International Drag Racing Hall of Fame set to welcome new inductees
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame will welcome eight new members March 6: Terry Vance and Byron Hines, Gary Scelzi, Jim Head, Charlie Allen, Jay Howell, Gary Dyer, and Phil Burgess. Racetrack owner/operator Debbie Bader and Summit's Paul Sergi will also be honored alongside the Class of 2025.
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame will welcome 10 new inductees March 6 during a ceremony at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville, Fla. The event is presented by Wynn’s.
Pro Stock Motorcycle legends…
NHRA Sportsman Appreciation event a huge hit prior to 'Baby Gators' event
Hundreds of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors stopped in for camaraderie, snacks, ice cream, and a beverage leading up to the Division 2 “Baby Gators” event at Gainesville Raceway.
Photos by Rhonda McCole
Hundreds of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors stopped in for camaraderie, snacks, ice cream, and a beverage leading up to the Division 2 “Baby Gators” event at Gainesville Raceway.
Hosted by…
Drag Race Bracket Bonanza introduces new Rodak’s Coffee Track Challenge program
Now in its third season, Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB) is launching a new program, the Rodak’s Coffee Track Challenge, a partnership that is available to the more than 100 NHRA member tracks across the country.
Now in its third season, Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB) is launching a new program, the Rodak’s Coffee Track Challenge, a partnership that is available to the more than 100 NHRA member tracks…
Fanfest at Burnyzz Speed Shop to help kick off Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals
As part of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season kick-off at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA fans will once again be treated to the Gatornationals Kickoff Party and Fanfest at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday, March 5 from 6-9 p.m.
As part of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season kick-off at the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, NHRA fans will once again be treated to the third annual Gatornationals Kickoff Party and Fanfest at Burnyzz Speed…
NHRA unveils exciting opportunities for digital media and content creators
NHRA has announced a pair of exciting opportunities for digital media members and content creators heading into the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
NHRA has announced a pair of exciting opportunities for digital media members and content creators heading into the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Aiming to change the way influencers, content creators, and digital media…
Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools extend decades-long relationship with new livery
One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever is back for another year in 2025 as Mac Tools returns to the Doug Kalitta-driven Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel dragster for its 24th consecutive season as its primary corporate partner.
One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever is back for another year in 2025 as Mac Tools returns to the Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel dragster for its 24th consecutive season as its primary corporate partner. The 2025 NHRA Mission…
Watch the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event from Gainesville free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series "Baby Gators" event from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series "Baby Gators" event from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Gainesville are Strange, Summit,…
Paris Dragstrip returns to NHRA Member Track Network in Division 4
NHRA officials have welcomed Paris Dragstrip back to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).
NHRA officials have welcomed Paris Dragstrip back to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).
One of Texas’ most historic drag racing facilities, Paris Dragstrip has a long and storied history with…
Randy Meyer Racing to bring high-speed awareness to Slow Down Move Over
Randy Meyer Racing, in conjunction with the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) and the INA Towing Network, will be bringing attention to the Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) movement and will be campaigning two race cars featuring the bright yellow ‘Slow Down Move Over’ liveries.
Randy Meyer Racing, in conjunction with the Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA) and the INA Towing Network, will be bringing attention to the Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) movement on Tuesday, March 4, during a press conference at the…
Annual DRAW Golf Tournament kicks off the 2025 season in Gainesville
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will present its Annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 5, 2025. This is the Wednesday before the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will present its Annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 5, 2025. This is the Wednesday before the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
Many Sportsman…
Four qualifying sessions return to Mission Foods Series events in 2025
NHRA has announced that four qualifying sessions will return to the racing schedule during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
NHRA has announced that four qualifying sessions will return to the racing schedule during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Fans will get the chance to enjoy four sessions at every race, except for the NHRA Virginia…
Todd Smith added to DeJoria’s Funny Car team; Zetterström releases schedule
JCM Racing has announced the addition of crew chief Todd Smith to Alexis DeJoria’s Funny Car and released Ida Zetterström’s current partial season schedule.
With the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season kicking off in just over a week, the JCM Racing organization is hard at work putting the finishing touches on any remaining preseason preparations as they get ready to head south to…
Sportsman Appreciation event will help kick off 'Baby Gators' in Gainesville
Racers attending the “Baby Gators” Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, Feb. 27-March 2, are invited to attend a special Sportsman Appreciation event at the track Wednesday night, Feb. 26.
Racers attending the “Baby Gators” Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, Feb. 27-March 2, are invited to attend a special Sportsman Appreciation event at the track on Wednesday night, Feb. 26.
Presented by…
Elite Motorsports adds Sportsman standouts to partnership umbrella
Elite Motorsports has expanded their footprint to include Monty Bogan, former Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile, Jackie Fricke, and sisters Taylor Nobile and Tori Iacono.
Elite Motorsports has expanded their footprint to include five Sportsman racers who will compete in the 2025 season with company branding on their rides. These representatives include Monty Bogan, former Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile, Jackie Fricke…
Tony Stewart added to Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout field
Tony Stewart will race in the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout for the first time in his NHRA career, as the motorsports legend and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year is now part of the eight-car bonus race that takes place on Saturday of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Tony Stewart will race in the Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout for the first time in his NHRA career, as the motorsports legend and reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year is officially part of the eight-car bonus race that takes place on…
Anthony Troyer joins McPhillips Racing for 2025 with support from Fendt
Anthony Troyer will pilot the second McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season with sponsorship from Fendt.
Anthony Troyer will pilot the second McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Troyer is slated to participate in seven events, with the possibility of adding more races throughout the season…
Bogan, Collins, Kastle lead Division 2 winners at Orlando Speed World Dragway
Monty Bogan, Andrew Collins, and Bruce Kastle led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division kicked off its season at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Monty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, H/AA, 10.639,…
Bradford, Gordon, Mozeris top winners at Division 7 Firebird Motorsports Park
Jon Bradford, Maddi Gordon, and Joe Mozeris led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked off with a Pacific Division doubleheader event at Firebird Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Firebird Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jon Bradford, Tucson, Ariz., 5.195, 278.46 def. Casey Grisel…
Arby’s joins Rick Ware Racing as a primary partner on NASCAR and NHRA teams
Arby’s has partnered with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and will be featured across its teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NASCAR Cup Series, including the NHRA Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican.
Arby’s, the largest sandwich drive-thru restaurant brand in the world, has partnered with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and will be featured across its teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NASCAR Cup Series.
The bulk of the…
Annual season preview highlights February issue of NHRA National Dragster
The February 2025 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the annual season preview, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
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The February 2025 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the annual season preview…
Melvin Heath, 1930-2025; Oklahoman was NHRA's second national champion
Melvin Heath, who in 1956 became just NHRA’s second national champion, passed away Feb. 17. Heath won the 1956 NHRA Nationals in Kansas City, Mo., to claim the title.
Melvin Heath, who in 1956 became just NHRA’s second national champion, passed away Feb. 17. He was 94.
After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Heath embarked on a lifelong journey as a respected…
2025 NHRA.tv LUCAS OIL SERIES LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE
2025 NHRA.tv LUCAS OIL SERIES LIVE STREAMING SCHEDULE Type Division Dates Venue Divisional 7…
Watch the Division 7 Lucas Oil Series opener from Phoenix free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opening doubleheader from Firebird Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opening doubleheader from Firebird Motorsports Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage fromPhoenix are Strange, Comp…
NHRA names Rob Park Senior Director of Field Operations
Rob Park, who has been a dedicated member of the NHRA team for nearly 30 years, has been promoted to NHRA Senior Director of Field Operations, helping strengthen NHRA’s commitment to Sportsman racers and its member tracks.
Rob Park has been promoted to Senior Director of Field Operations, helping strengthen NHRA’s commitment to Sportsman racers and its member tracks.
Park has been a dedicated member of the NHRA for nearly 30 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge…
John Force adds Canadian Hall of Fame induction to long career résumé
Sixteen-time 91 Funny Car world champion John Force, whose first of record 157 NHRA event wins came in Canada in 1987, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Feb. 15 in Toronto.
Sixteen-time 91 Funny Car world champion John Force, whose first of record 157 NHRA event wins came in Canada in 1987, was among those inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame on Feb. 15 in ceremonies at the John Bassett Theatre at the…
Good Vibrations March Meet to celebrate 'Red, White, Blue and You'
The Good Vibrations March Meet will take place March 6-9 at Famoso Dragstrip, and Saturday, March 8, will be all about celebrating the Red, White, Blue, and You at an unforgettable celebration of the greatest American motorsport.
The Good Vibrations March Meet will take place March 6-9 at Famoso Dragstrip, and Saturday, March 8, will be all about celebrating the Red, White, Blue, and You!
Racers and fans can rev up your engines and wave their flags high for an…
Josh Hart adds Factory Stock Showdown entry for 2025 with DHDR
Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will campaign a Burnyzz Speed Shop-branded Dodge Challenger DragPak for the entire eight-race 2025 Flexjet 91 Factory Stock Showdown series.
Always looking for more opportunities to promote Burnyzz Speed Shop and feed his competitive nature, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart will campaign a Burnyzz Speed Shop-branded Dodge Challenger DragPak for the entire eight-race 2025 Flexjet…
NHRA vs. NASCAR at Daytona Beach
In 1956, NHRA founder Wally Parks used hot rodding ingenuity to steal Daytona’s thunder by setting a NASCAR speed record
This article, written by Wally Parks, originally appeared in the March 16, 2007 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine.
It was a fun time 50 years ago when Ray Brock and I covered the 1956 NASCAR Speedweek action in Daytona, Fla., for…
Maddi Gordon unveils bold new livery for 2025 TAFC campaign
After an impressive debut season, Maddi Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles Camaro Top Alcohol Funny Car will sport a colorful new look this season.
As Maddi Gordon prepares for her second season in NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car competition, she’s making a statement both on and off the track. Gordon’s Beta Motorcycles/Morro Bay Cabinets Camaro will sport a brand-new red, white, and blue livery, a…
NHRA announcing team to showcase current and past stars, new faces and talented veterans on NHRA.tv in 2025
With several talented names, new faces, and the addition of current and former stars, the NHRA is pleased to release its in-venue and NHRA.tv announce team for the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
With several talented names, new faces, and the addition of current and former stars, the NHRA is pleased to release its in-venue and NHRA.tv announce team for the 2025 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Along with veteran NHRA…