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Emmons brothers double as Houston Lucas Oil Series champs are crowned in Dallas
On Wednesday at the Texas Motorplex, champions were crowned in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, and Super Gas from the weather-delayed Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
It took several months, but the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil is finally complete with brothers Harvey Emmons III and Jerry Emmons claiming wins in Super Stock and Stock, while Christopher Dodd and Jerry DeBusk…
Taking control? Matt Hagan opens up biggest points lead in Funny Car in months heading to Dallas
As close as the Funny Car points race has been all season, Matt Hagan — along with an assist from Tommy Johnson Jr. — is suddenly threatening to run away with a second straight title.
As close as the Funny Car points race has been all season, Matt Hagan — along with an assist from Tommy Johnson Jr. — is suddenly threatening to run away with a second straight title.
That’s at least what it seems like after he opened up a 59-…
Nitro Time Machine: Don "the Snake" Prudhomme's final Top Fuel victory
In 1994, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme wrapped up his Hall of Fame career with his popular Final Strike Tour and he celebrated the final victory of his career at the Texas Motorplex.
Nitro Time Machine: Cory McClenathan breaks the 320-mph barrier in Dallas
In our latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, we travel back to the Texas Motorplex in 1997 to watch Cory McClenathan become the first Top Fuel driver to run over 320 mph.
John Baker takes Pro Mod $25,000 top prize in Stampede of Speed Shootout
The inaugural NHRA Texas Stampede of Speed Shootout concluded with John Baker, driving Jim Whiteley’s ’63 Corvette Pro Mod, taking top honors and $25,000 for winning the Pro Mod Shootout.
The inaugural NHRA Texas Stampede of Speed Shootout concluded with John Baker, driving Jim Whiteley’s ’63 Corvette Pro Mod, taking top honors and $25,000 for winning the Pro Mod Shootout. Stevie “Fast” Jackson was the No. 1 qualifier of the event…
Greg Anderson inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson was inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Oct. 5. Anderson is the most decorated Pro Stock driver on the current NHRA tour with 97 career wins.
Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson was inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Oct. 5.
"This is beyond an honor," said Anderson. "I didn't even think my name was in the hat, so I was really surprised. To have…
Dallas Glenn, Angelle Sampey discuss world championship hopes and more
This week, Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn and Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angelle Sampey join host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast to talk Countdown to the Championship and much more.
This week, Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn and Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angelle Sampey join host Brian Lohnes on the NHRA Insider podcast. The two competitors are in the midst of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and they each…
Crew chief Mike Green will return to Davis Motorsports for 2022 season
World championship-winning crew chief Mike Green will return to the Davis Motorsports/Justin Ashley Top Fuel team for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
World championship-winning crew chief Mike Green will return to the Davis Motorsports team for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
The Smart Sanitizer Top Fuel dragster powered by Vita C-Shot will once again be driven by…
Nitro Side Show, big-money match races start action for Stampede of Speed
Stampede of Speed racing action got underway Monday night with a variety of race cars, Top Fuel Harleys and music from country musician Scott Sturgeon as the Texas Motorplex hosted the Scott Palmer Nitro Side Show. The show was scheduled to…
Nitro Time Machine: Doug Herbert's Top Fuel blowover at '92 Dallas event
Top Fuel driver Doug Herbert walked away from a scary over-backwards wheelstand during the first round of eliminations at the 1992 event at Texas Motorplex.
Opening weekend of Texas Motorplex Stampede of Speed a major success
The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex, home of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, roared out of the gate with a Cattle Drive through downtown Waxahachie on Friday followed by a massive full day of festivals and music on Sunday.
The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex, home of the 36th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, roared out of the gate with a Cattle Drive through downtown Waxahachie on Friday followed by a massive full day of festivals and music on…
The bike to beat: defending PSM world champ Matt Smith still confident after slow start
Two races into the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship, reigning world champ Matt Smith isn’t where he wants or expected to be.
Two races into the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship, reigning world champ Matt Smith isn’t where he wants or expected to be.
But the four-time champ is also nowhere near pushing the panic button.
After dominating the regular…
Krista Baldwin ready to take the next step in Top Fuel education
In her first season in Top Fuel, third-generation racer Krista Baldwin has already made tremendous progress. Now, she's preparing to take the next step during this week's Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex.
Factory Stock champ Aaron Stanfield now eyeing Pro Stock title
Aaron Stanfield recently clinched his second-straight title in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown. Now he's got his sights set on winning the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock crown.
Points-leading crew chief Dickie Venables talks Hagan championship chances
Dickie Venables, crew chief for Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan, shares his thoughts about the championship chase as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs reach the halfway point.
Bagwell, Gambardella, Mocny, Crosby take Division 2 Summit championships
Joseph Bagwell, Tony Gambardella, Michale Mocny, and Erik Crosby won Division 2 championships at the Summit Series Finals at Atlanta Dragway and earned berths to the National Championships in Las Vegas.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Joseph Bagwell, Hendersonville, N.C., '67 Chevy Nova, 4.881, 137.75 def. Willis Brown, , , dragster,…
Cumming, Caissie, Wilber, and Sheran earns Division 1 Summit Series berths
Theresa Cumming, Dan Caissie, Russ Wilber, and Adam Sheran scored wins at Northeast Division NHRA Summit Racing Series finals at Lebanon Valley Raceway to earn berths in the National Championships in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Theresa Cumming, Milton, N.H., '00 Dragster, 7.869, 168.62 def. Randy Krause, Orefield, Pa., '00…
Brundage, Phillips, Hairfield, Pollitt claim Division 7 Summit Series titles
Michael Brundage, Roger Phillips, Gary Hairfield, and Clay Pollitt collected wins at the 2021 Division 7 Summit Series Finals at Sacramento Raceway and will represent the division at the National Championship race in Las Vegas in October.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Michael Brundage, Palo Cedro, Calif., '01 Sarmento Drags, 5.052, 135.20 def. Mark Simonian, Sanger,…
Emmonses, Hickey lead champions at Division 4 Thunder Valley race
Brothers Terry and Jerry Emmons and Adam Hickey led the list of champions at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Adam Hickey, Ponchatoula, La., '07 Dragster, B/DA, 6.839…
Cruz Pedregon ready to make a run at third NHRA Funny Car championship
Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon sits in fourth place heading into the final four events. He chatted via Skype with Brian Lohnes about his chances of winning a third title, beginning at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Inside Erica Enders’ love affair with the Gateway City
Erica Enders has won five of the last 10 Pro Stock events held at World Wide Technology Raceway and even she’s at a loss to explain why.
Some things just go together naturally like peanut butter and jelly, beer and pretzels, and lately, Erica Enders and World Wide Technology Raceway.
To be perfectly candid, Enders is a four-time world champion who wins almost everywhere, but…
Fricke, Gordon, Billingsley lead winners at second race of WWTR doubleheader
Jackie Fricke, Doug Gordon, and David Billingsley led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in actionwith a doubleheader season finale at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.240, 276.75 def.…
From Calvin Rice to John Force, a look at the history of NHRA's all-time winners
One thing that likely will never change in our lifetimes is that John Force is the winningest driver in NHRA history (154 victories and counting), but he wasn't always the GOAT of winners. Here's a historical look back at NHRA's winningest drivers over the decades.
A lot has happened since the last Dragster Insider column, including four straight weekends of national event racing (hence the column’s absence), but one thing that hasn’t changed, and likely will never change in our lifetimes, is…
Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer chats about Stampede of Speed spectacular
Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer chats with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes about next week’s Stampede of Speed, a weeklong calendar of racing and social events leading up to the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Supercharged moment of the Midwest Nationals: When Josh Hart took down Brittany Force
Did you see it? Two weekends in a row Josh Hart's part-time Top Fuel team proved to the world he's capable of running with (and beating) the best in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Top Fuel Harley champ Ryan Peery
Ryan Peery followed up his breakthrough win at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals a week earlier with a second straight score in Reading, defeating Bill Jackson in the final round, 6.49 to 7.01.
Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel Harley champ Ryan Peery
Ryan Peery was the only survivor in a first-round 2020 top-five-rider massacre and raced on to collect his first career Top Fuel Harley victory in his first final-round appearance, beating fellow first-time finalist Tyler Wilson despite the…
Are you ready for some racing? Largest issue ever of NHRA National Dragster!
Buckle in, race fans, and prepare for the biggest issue of National Dragster ever produced: 244 pages of NHRA Drag Racing action from coast to coast. The issue is now online in digital format and in the mail for NHRA Members around the world.
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Buckle in, race fans, and prepare for the biggest issue of NHRA National Dragster…
NHRA Insider podcast: The Truth is the Same in Both Directions
Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Two radically different chats here and one fun show.
Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Lohnes and Pedregon go over who has risen and who has fallen over the last four races, who can get their program righted and who is in big…
The Sports Report: What Nick Isenhower does for an encore
Less than a month after winning the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals, Nick Isenhower returned for an encore performance at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis.
Winning any race in Super Comp is a ridiculously difficult feat given the level of competition that exists today and winning back-to-back races would appear to be significantly more difficult, especially when one of those events is the Dodge//SRT U.…