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NHRA's Matt Hagan throws out first pitch at Colorado Rockies MLB game
Three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan threw out the first pitch at Coors Field in Denver Wednesday night in advance of the Colorado Rockies’ 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Cruz Pedregon on title chances: "I get more comfortable as the season goes on”
After a solid start to the 2022 season, Cruz Pedregon says he is ready for his customary late-season surge in the Funny Car points. Pedregon discusses his championship chances, his love of the Western Swing, and a lot more in this week's Skype Interview with Brian Lohnes.
Area native Deric Kramer thrilled for Pro Stock’s return at Mile-High Nationals
It’s been three years since Deric Kramer has been able to race Pro Stock at his home track, Bandimere Speedway, but the good news is Pro Stock returns to Thunder Mountain for the first time since 2019 at this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
It’s been three years since Deric Kramer has been able to race Pro Stock at his home track, Bandimere Speedway, but the good news is Pro Stock returns to Thunder Mountain for the first time since 2019 as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
Rottler will join Mart Hartford as a primary sponsor in Sonoma and Seattle
Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing and will have Rottler Honing Equipment as the primary sponsor at the Sonoma and Seattle events.
Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing for what promises to be a busy and action-packed three weekends.
“The last time we raced in Denver was 2019, and…
Ryan Oehler partners with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for remaining 2022 season
NHRA national event-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler will partner with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the remainder of the 2022 season with the debut of the partnership at the weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
NHRA national event-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler, owner of Flyin' Ryan Racing, will partner with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the remainder of the 2022 season with the debut of the partnership at the weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers…
Five-race deal mixes Tequila Comisario and Caruso Family Racing
NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will have the backing of Tequila Comisario as her primary sponsor for the three-race Western Swing as well as at the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in Topeka and Indianapolis.
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series takes on the historic and sometimes grueling Western Swing, NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso is fortifying her marketing relationships with the addition of award-winning, ultra-premium Tequila…
It's always Funny Car Summer for Jon Dunn
From sponsorship procurement to twisting wrenches, Jon Dunn, the son of NHRA Funny Car legend "Big Jim" Dunn, has been doing it all on his father's Funny Cars for years and is a big part of the team's success.
SoCal native Jon Dunn was a little kid when the Ron Phillips documentary Funny Car Summer rose to popularity. The success of the film was personal to Dunn, because it impressed upon the young man that his father, Jim Dunn, was not an…
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday preview
Beautiful and breathtaking are the words most often used to describe Bandimere Speedway, the home of this week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-Hight Nationals. Challenging and tricky are two others that come to mind when NHRA racers discuss what it takes to compete in the thin Rocky Mountain air at Bandimere Speedway, which sits more than 5,800 feet above sea level.
Beautiful and breathtaking are the words most often used to describe Bandimere Speedway, the home of this week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-Hight Nationals. Challenging and tricky are two others that come to mind when NHRA racers discuss what it…
The Bachelorette Episode 1 recap: Jordan Vandergriff makes an impression
Night one of The Bachelorette finally arrived, featuring NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff. NHRA National Dragster Managing Editor and reality-show expert Dominique Diaz recaps the first episode for NHRA.com visitors.
Night one of The Bachelorette finally arrived, and it’s arguably a favorite and most anticipated because it’s when we get to meet all of the contestants and witness their grand entrances. First impressions are everything, and that’s even…
NHRA announces first four races of highly anticipated 2023 Camping World season
NHRA officials have announced the dates for the first four races on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
NHRA officials announced the dates for the first four races for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule today, as the upcoming season will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville…
Camrie Caruso talks Western Swing, new cars, and championship chances
So far, Camrie Caruso's debut season in Pro Stock has been everything she hoped it would be. Now, the rookie sensation joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss the upcoming Western Swing, the new car her team is about to debut, and her chances to win a championship.
Auto Club team preps for Western Swing as part of grueling six-week stretch
What goes into preparing a nitro Funny Car for the varying conditions of the Western Swing? Auto Club crew chief Jimmy Prock talks about his preparations as he and driver Robert Hight hope to sweep the Swing for the first time and the busy six weeks ahead.
Angelle Sampey discusses history-making Norwalk victory
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey sat down with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss her recent 46th career win in Norwalk and her outlook for the rest of the season.
Rahn Tobler talks Top Fuel engine torque specs
Containing a nitro engine's cylinder pressure means head and main stud clamping forces not seen in any other engine. Rahn Tobler explains how those clamping loads have increased as engine power has reached more than 11,000 hp.
The Bachelorette preview: Top Fuel’s Jordan Vandergriff to compete for love
Be sure to catch the premiere of The Bachelorette tonight with Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff as one of the contestants looking for love. Here's our preview of the upcoming show and an explanation of what may lay downtrack for Vandergriff.
A few months ago, it was announced that Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff would be joining this season of The Bachelorette as a contestant looking for love. …
Carnasciale, Miller, and Oakes lead winners at Numidia Dragway event
Joe Carnasciale, Larry Miller, and Shane Oakes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 8.960, 151.43 …
Experience, attitude, and effort form Blake Alexander's Funny Car future
Blake Alexander came into the world of NHRA nitro racing a little more than 10 years ago and has solidified a reputation as a driver who can bend and shift with the tide, take calculated risks move forward, and withstand the ebb and flow of an excruciatingly competitive category.
Blake Alexander came into the world of NHRA nitro racing a little more than 10 years ago, and since then, he's solidified a reputation as a driver who can bend and shift with the tide, take calculated risks in order to move forward, and withstand…
J.R. Todd: "No, I don't have a fear of clowns," and a whole lot more
Funny Car's J.R. Todd discusses his recent Toyota "Sponsifier" commercial, the upcoming, Western Swing, and the success of the new GR Toyota Supra body.
Lane doubles up in Comp at Woodburn Dragstrip Division 6 doubleheader
Cody Lane won in Comp at both events of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division doubleheader race at Woodburn Dragstrip.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.268, 280.72 def. Jackie Fricke,…
Altered States, Part 2: Breakage, tears, and fears, but ultimately a success story
Part 2 of the adventure follows our hero through some pretty severe trials and tribulations in pursuit of a competition license. It ain't as easy as it seems ...
“Altered States"
(or How I Spent My Summer Vacation)
Part 2: Sweating It Out at Quaker City
Quaker City Dragway loomed ahead on the highway, beckoning us to come forward and try our luck. My official NHRA…
Watch this weekend's Division 1 and 6 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by …