Travis Shumake, Top Fuel racer
While one run does not a career make, it’s hard to overstate the importance of the career-best 3.724-second run that Travis Shumake made in his Top Fuel car last November in Las Vegas. As much as anything else, that one run convinced Shumake,…
The motorsports world celebrates Tony Stewart’s first Top Fuel win
Tony Stewart earns his first Top Fuel Wally — and the 999th in NHRA history — in a moment that has fans and racers alike raising a toast.
Tony Stewart’s first Top Fuel win at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas didn’t just mark a personal milestone — it sent waves through the entire motorsports community. With decades of success across NASCAR, IndyCar, and USAC, Stewart’s journey…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
KB Titan Racing, Pro Stock powerhouse nurturing the next generation
The story of KB Titan Racing began more than two decades ago, when Las Vegas businessman Ken Black tapped Greg Anderson to lead a brand-new Pro Stock team. Since that time, the team has grown and shifted and merged with another powerful group to…
Rick Hendrick, Multi-faceted motorsports legend, championship-winning NHRA partner
Known to many simply as “Mr. H,” Rick Hendrick stands tall in the world of all things automotive, specifically professional auto racing. The well-known NASCAR team owner heads Hendrick Motorsports, the most winning NASCAR Cup Series team in…
Chad Green, Nitro team owner, driver investing in the future
So much about NHRA Drag Racing is focused on fierce intensity captured in a handful of seconds, and a lot of attention is placed on the past in a meaningful way that celebrates the history of the fastest sport in the world. For Chad Green,…
Joe Castello, Podcast host and NHRA reporter/announcer
Initially, Joe Castello gained a reputation and following in the sport of NHRA Drag Racing as the host of a weekly podcast titled WFO Radio. Although the show covered multiple forms of motorsports, Castello had a heart for drag racing that shone…
Martin One Source partners with Oehler as Official Communications Partner
Martin One Source (MOS) will partner with 91 Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Ryan “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler and his El Bandido Yankee Tequila Racing team as their official communications partner for the 2025 season.
This collaboration strengthens…
JEGS NHRA SPORTSNationals renewed, moves to South Georgia Motorsports Park
NHRA and JEGS have announced a multiyear extension of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which will head to its new home at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., July 9-10 as part of a Lucas Oil competition doubleheader that spans four action-packed days.
JEGS, an industry-leading DTC e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance and restoration automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, will have a strong presence on and off the track as it celebrates its 65th anniversary and ongoing…
NHRA North Central Division tracks continue recovery after historic flooding
The floods that recently hit parts of the midwestern U.S. had a dramatic impact on several NHRA member tracks, including Ohio Valley Dragway, Beech Bend Raceway Park, and Edgewater Sports Park.
The floods that recently hit parts of the midwestern U.S. had a dramatic impact on several NHRA member tracks, including Ohio Valley Dragway, Beech Bend Raceway Park, and Edgewater Sports Park.
All three tracks received substantial water damage,…
Tony Schumacher inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher was one of seven racing legends inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America last month in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher was one of seven racing legends inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America March 11 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Schumacher, NHRA’s all-time winningest Top Fuel driver, was inducted…
Katherine Wooten, NAPA director of partnership strategy and activation
When Katherine Wooten joined NAPA as director of partnership strategy and activation in 2021, she not only stepped into a legacy partnership with one of NHRA’s biggest stars, Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, but also into a whole new world…
Don Russell, Director of Marketing at Cornwell Quality Tools
For years NHRA Drag Racing fans have been witness to the “tool wars” between Professional teams sponsored by rival tool companies, but there’s a new player in town who has earned the spotlight after agreeing to sponsor both the reigning Funny…
Relive the race! Tony Stewart's round-by-round run to his first Top Fuel win
From stock cars to straight-line speed, Tony Stewart conquered NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing in Las Vegas. Here's a look at the three rounds that delivered him to the winner's circle.

Tony Stewart added another remarkable chapter to his legendary motorsports career by capturing his first NHRA Top Fuel victory at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With the win, Stewart has now earned professional…
Ron Capps, Three-time 91 Funny Car world champion and team owner
Even before he decided to take the next step into team ownership in 2022, Ron Capps was already a big star in the NHRA Drag Racing world and a symbol of what can happen when you combine the right mix of upbringing, tradition, hard work, natural…
Rich McPhillips, Top Alcohol Dragster car owner and instructor
For Rich McPhillips Sr. and his son, Richie Jr., drag racing isn’t just a career – it’s a calling – and they have quickly become the go-to guys for turnkey A/Fuel Dragster operations. Their A-list clientele is highlighted by motorsports legend…
Buddy Hull, Funny Car driver and YouTube star
Buddy Hull has never been the type to sit still. Whether it was youthful hustle to overcome his meager upbringing, a fast-growing construction business, or his tireless efforts to promote NHRA Drag Racing, Hull is always moving forward, and the…