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Seven more drivers have clinched Countdown to the Championship berths
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NHRA Brainerd Nationals set for penultimate race of 2026 regular season
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Ron Capps crowned ‘King of Nitro’ in all-RCM final round at Night Under Fire
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Antron Brown set to inspire Scouts at Scouting America National Jamboree
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Former NHRA Top Fuel star Doug Herbert has eyes set on 500-mph Bonneville mark
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Joey Grose takes a wild ride in Pro Stock accident in qualifying in Seattle
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview
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Langdon, Kalitta, Capps, Glenn, Anderson clinch Countdown berths
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Fan-friendly events kick off Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
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NHRA racers Bryce, Neely to be inducted into Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
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Five things we learned in Sonoma
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Kalitta, Vandergriff, and Stanfield claim Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals titles
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Sonoma Raceway announces sell out for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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Sunday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview
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Herrera dominates GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout event
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Langdon, Capps, Glenn win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles in Sonoma
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Markham joins elite group during JDRL Eastern Conference Finals
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Four NHRA member tracks awarded Summit E.T. Finals wild cards
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Saturday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview
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Kalitta, Vandergriff, and Vang lead the way after wild day in Sonoma
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Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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Chris McGaha on where the Harlow Sammons team has been and what they’ve learned
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Pairings set for GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
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Aflac renews Team Kalitta partnership, joins team for NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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NHRA welcomes 10 new Contingency Program partnerships with racers in a midseason update
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Teams of Langdon, Hagan, Anderson, Angie Smith lead Crew of the Year competition
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Gibbons will reunite with Densham Motorsports for select 2026 events
Bandero will double down in Indy with Alexis DeJoria, Ida Zetterström
Bandero Premium Tequila is doubling down at the Big Go. Alexis DeJoria will carry the Bandero Café colors in Funny Car, while Ida Zetterström will return to Top Fuel competition in a Bandero Premium Tequila dragster at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Bandero Premium Tequila is doubling down at the Big Go. Alexis DeJoria will carry the Bandero Café colors in Funny Car, while Ida Zetterström will return to Top Fuel competition in a Bandero Premium Tequila dragster at the Cornwell Quality Tools…
Paul Lee to honor Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen with U.S. Nationals tribute
Paul Lee has announced a special tribute livery honoring Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen, one of drag racing's most iconic competitors, during the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Paul Lee has announced a special tribute livery honoring Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen, one of drag racing's most iconic competitors, during the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.This tribute…
Watch the JEGS SPORTSnationals, Division 3 Lucas Oil event for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS SPORTSnationals and Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Cecil County are…
Arrowsmith and team win Holley Never Rest Award in Brainerd
Comp racer Joe Arrowsmith was presented with the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals for his team's effort to make the event with a replacement truck to tow their trailer.
Comp racer Joe Arrowsmith was presented with the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.The team’s semi-truck tractor was totaled in an accident after the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals, so the team bought a used truck…
Troyer, Westerfield lead Sportsman champs at NHRA Brainerd Nationals
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Brainerd International Raceway, 10 winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Brainerd International Raceway, 10 winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.Anthony Troyer successfully defended his 2025 Brainerd…
Jake Sanders hopes to menace Top Fuel field in U.S. Nationals debut
Veteran crewmember, fabricator, and industry business owner Jake Sanders is scheduled to make his NHRA Top Fuel debut in Indy at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Veteran crewmember, fabricator, and industry business owner Jake Sanders is scheduled to make his NHRA Top Fuel debut in Indy at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.Sanders will be driving his own entry, named The Menace. The car was…
Noonan, Cox, Carnasciale top New England Dragway winner's list
Jamie Noonan, DJ Cox, and Joe Carnasciale led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action tat New England Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJamie Noonan, Marion, Ind., 9.946, 83.44 def. Richard Bourke, Old Tappan,…
Saturday qualifying action continues at NHRA Brainerd Nationals
Saturday qualifying is underway at Brainerd International Raceway, and the opportunity hanging in the cool Minnesota air is impossible to miss.
Temperatures have stayed cool, the sun is shrouded by sumptuous layers of cloud, and the racing surface is prepared to offer teams as much or more than it did during Friday’s opening sessions. Throughout the professional pits, crew chiefs are…
NHRA Brainerd Nationals Saturday preview
Favorable conditions could leave Friday’s best performances vulnerable as NHRA teams chase points, position, and momentum ahead of the Countdown to the Championship.
Things are building in Brainerd.There is a new energy at Brainerd International Raceway as teams position themselves to capture every point, every advantage, and every bit of attention available on the road to the Countdown to the Championship.After…
Right Trailers Outlaw Street—Qualifying session 2
Watch the entire second session of these monsters qualifying—right here—from the 2026 Brainerd NHRA Nationals.
Scott Taylor leads tightly packed Right Trailers Outlaw Street Q2Scott Taylor recorded the quickest pass of the second Right Trailers Outlaw Street qualifying session, powering to a 3.733-second run at 201.49 mph during an exceptionally competitive…
Friday qualifying action begins at NHRA Brainerd Nationals
The Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series summer break of early August comes to an end with two qualifying sessions at Brainerd International Raceway.
After a summer break of sorts, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back to life at Brainerd International Raceway—a place where world-class competition meets the unmistakably fun spirit of summer camp.The Zoo campground is alive.…
NHRA Brainerd Nationals Friday preview
Brainerd has always been a place of power, and as the 2026 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series races towards the conclusion of the regular season, every run is a battle for the standings.
More than 150 years ago, the Northern Pacific Railroad chose this crossing on the Mississippi River, laid rails through the timber, and built the shops and offices that helped create the city of…
Mitch Kalitta’s Top Alcohol Dragster to carry Kalitta Air Careers for Brainerd debut
Mitch Kalitta, son of NHRA Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta, will debut his rookie Top Alcohol Dragster campaign with Randy Meyer Racing at the Brainerd Nationals. The dragster will feature prominent branding from Kalitta Air Careers.
The next chapter of the Kalitta family racing legacy is getting ready to hit the NHRA track. Mitch Kalitta, son of NHRA Top Fuel standout Doug Kalitta, will debut his rookie Top Alcohol Dragster campaign with Randy Meyer Racing at the Brainerd…
Watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from New England for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Epping are …
Brainerd ‘Battle for the Axe’ returns during Friday night qualifying
Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter.
Friday night qualifying at the 44th annual NHRA Brainerd Nationals will once again offer bonus money, bragging rights, and a distinctly Northwoods flavor with the return of the Brainerd "Battle for the Axe" presented by Visit Brainerd & Baxter…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
Toronto Motorsports Park to host Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals
On Aug. 28-30, Eastern Canadian E.T. racers will gather at Toronto Motorsports Park to crown four class champions (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle). Winners in the Eastern Canada Division will advance to compete for a world championship in Las Vegas.
On Aug. 28-30, Eastern Canadian E.T. racers will gather at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) to crown four class champions (Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle). Winners in the Eastern Canada Division will advance to compete for a world…
Westerfield, Hilton, Seraphine & Williamson sweep titles at 55th Nightfire Nationals
The 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
The 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.Shane Westerfield qualified No. 1 in AA/Funny Car at 5.59, and went on to score his second Nightfire…
Aftermarket giant, racing family patriarch Bob Vandergriff Sr. passes
High-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84.
Photo courtesy of SEMAHigh-performance aftermarket giant Bob Vandergriff Sr., father of former NHRA national event winner Bob Vandergriff Jr. and grandfather of current NHRA star Jordan Vandergriff, passed away Aug. 19. He was 84…
Right on the Number program rewards perfect runs by Sportsman racers
Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of national event competition has been claimed 21 times already this season.
Right Trailers “Right on the Number” program for NHRA Sportsman racers awards the $1,500 cash prize to any Sportsman racer (or split between racers) who run on their index or dial-in during a winning round of competition during an NHRA national…
Campbell partners with multiple local businesses for Brainerd event
Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him support from local businesses Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and Roden Steel.
Funny Car racer Jim Campbell will charge into Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals and bring with him some local support.The Jim Campbell Racing Funny Car will showcase Track Stop Fuel and Food, Studio Wraps, and…
NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration continues at drag racing’s biggest event
As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.
As NHRA continues its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, the spotlight turns to the world’s biggest drag race, the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sept. 2-7.The sport…
Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals
Monty Bogan, Justin Picillo, and Mark Gilstrap led the list of winners as the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals wrapped up at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, E/SMA, 8.371, 153.37 def. Mark Hopkins, Phoenixville, Pa., '92…
Nahan, Mans, Mosbek lead Race 2 winners at Division 5 Brainerd doubleheader
Pat Nahan, Michael Mans, and Tim Mosbek led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORPat Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Parks, E/DA, 7.391, 173.14…
Carnasciale remains red hot at Cecil County with fifth season victory
Points leader Joe Carnasciale scored his fifth Comp win of the season as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJoe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 11.983, 78.55 def.…
Dear Funny Car class, can we please have a three-second bump spot?
Nearly seven years after the Funny Car class produced a record 4.005-second bump spot in Indy, isn’t it about time we had a full 16-car field of three-second cars?
OK, OK, this has gone on long enough, and it stopped being funny a while ago. Now, it’s about time for history to be made, and it’s up to the Funny Car category as a whole to make it happen.I’m asking nicely. No, actually, on behalf of every NHRA…
August issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features
The August 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE ISSUEThe August 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now…
Super.com named Official Discount App of NHRA
Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn, and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.
Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn, and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.Already a sponsor of Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and its Top Fuel driver lineup of Clay Millican…
Points battles are tight heading into final two events of the regular season
Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson are the points leaders with just two races remaining in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, making it the perfect time to check out the points race for the regular-season championship during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign.
Just two races remain in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, making it the perfect time to check out the points race for the regular-season championship during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign.With nearly $400,000 overall on…
Perfect reaction times net new members of NHRA's Trip-Zip Club
NHRA's Trip-Zip club program rewards drivers in any class who cut perfect .000 reaction times in national event eliminations. Over the course of the season so far, NHRA has handed out 72 of the special Trip-Zip challenge coins to 68 drivers.
NHRA's Trip-Zip Club program rewards drivers in any class who cut perfect .000 reaction times in national event eliminations. Over the course of the season so far, NHRA has handed out 72 of the special Trip-Zip challenge coins to 68 drivers.…