2022 Finals Flashback: Capps eked out championship by three points over Hight
Ron Capps won the 2022 91 Funny Car championship battle on the final day of the season in Pomona, finishing just three points ahead of Robert Hight in one of the closest conclusions in NHRA history and under some of the weirdest circumstances.
Ron Capps won last year’s Funny Car championship battle on the final day of the season in Pomona, finishing just three points ahead of Robert Hight in one of the closest conclusions in NHRA history.
Capps entered the Countdown in second place and…
New In-N-Out Burger book excerpt: In-N-Out Burger and Irwindale Raceway
Lynsi Snyder, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, has written a book, The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger, about the iconic company, its roots, its culture, and its history, which has a deep connection to drag racing. In this excerpt, Snyder writes about the company's ties to Irwindale Raceway.
An adapted excerpt from The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger by Lynsi Snyder
In-N-Out Burger and cars have always gone together like burgers and fries. Part of the association is quite natural. After all, as California’s…
Cory Mac looking forward to next adventure in his all-star nitro career
After two seasons in a Nostalgia Funny Car and a victory in the season-opening Legends Funny Car series at the Winternationals, past NHRA big-show Top Fuel star Cory McClenathan’s competitive juices are flowing and the 35-time winner is eager to see what comes next.
After two seasons in a Nostalgia Funny Car and a victory in the season-opening Legends Funny Car series at the Winternationals, past NHRA big-show Top Fuel star Cory McClenathan’s competitive juices are flowing and the 35-time winner is eager to see…
NHRA on FOX is live from 2023 SEMA Show—Day 4
The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Today's Guests:
Lonnie Grim Larry Chen Terry McGean—Hemmings Emily and Aaron Reeves Kyle Fickler Alex Taylor Jeff Lutz Don Roe—crazy industries-NHRA Licensee Jim Liaw—PRI TJ Zizzo Warren Kosikov Rod Tschiggfrie
Greg Stanfield wins Factory presented by Holley at 2023 NHRA Nevada Nationals
For the third time this season, Greg Stanfield parked his Rod Shop Factory X Camaro in the winner’s circle. Stanfield, a winner in six different classes, defeated 2012 Pro Stock world champ Allen Johnson in the final, 7.025 to 7.099.
NHRA on FOX is live from 2023 SEMA Show—Day 3
The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
Today's guests include:
Mike Finnegan Troy Coughlin Jr Tom Bailey, Aydan Bailey, and Bob Sean Taylor— Castine/M2 Machines Ralph Mondeaux. and Troy Coughlin Jr—Jegs Lon Damon-Lincoln Electric Clay Millican Brad New-…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the NHRA Nevada Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Nevada Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
NHRA on FOX streaming live from 2023 SEMA Show—Day 2
The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Today's List of Guests
Del Worsham Don Prudhomme Dale Coleman Ed Justice Ed McCulloch David Grubnic Danny Thompson Buddy Hull Julie Nataas Warren Walchaer Gale Banks Mike, Jasmine and Jianna Salinas Laurent Potdevin—…
Weekend Rewind: 2023 NHRA Nevada Nationals
The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the second-to-last event of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, was packed with championship drama and wild action on the track at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Enjoy our video look back at the race.
Watch Now! NHRA on FOX live streaming from 2023 SEMA Show
The NHRA will livestream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Today's Guests include :
Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon Intro, Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, and Matt Hagan NHRA/Driven Promotion, Justin Ashley, Jim Greenleaf, David H. Davies, Ron Capps, Steve Torrence, Amanda Busick, Steve Johnson,…
Five Things We Learned at the NHRA Nevada Nationals
The intensity of the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was set to an all-time high. There was so much to take in, our heads were spinning – but here are five things we learned at the second-to-last race of an extraordinary season.
The intensity of the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was set to an all-time high. There was so much to take in, our heads were spinning – but here are five things we learned at the second-to-last race of an…
With his first pair of threes, Rob Passey already feels like a winner in Las Vegas
Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier in Top Fuel more than 30 years ago and the first three-second Top Fuel pass happened 15 years ago. Rob Passey hadn’t done either until Friday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals, but for the self-funded Utah driver, it’s a personal milestone long in the making.
Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier in Top Fuel more than 30 years ago and the first three-second Top Fuel pass happened 15 years ago. Rob Passey hadn’t done either until Friday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals, but for the self-funded Utah driver…
Regular-season Top Fuel champ Justin Ashley still has his eyes on season title
Even though the top three drivers in the Top Fuel championship hunt — Leah Pruett, Doug Kalitta, and Steve Torrence — are all within 13 points entering the last two races of the season, no one — especially the man himself — is discounting the guy in fourth place, regular-season champ Justin Ashley.
Even though the top three drivers in the Top Fuel championship hunt — Leah Pruett, Doug Kalitta, and Steve Torrence — are all within 13 points entering the last two races of the season, no one — especially the man himself — is discounting the guy in…
TSR teammates, points leaders Pruett and Hagan are focused on task at hand
After a first-time double-up for the Tony Stewart Racing nitro teams of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, the duo heads into Las Vegas in a unique and exciting position: leading the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car with two races remaining.
After a first-time double-up for the Tony Stewart Racing nitro teams of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, the duo heads into Las Vegas in a unique and exciting position: leading the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car with two races remaining.
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Engineering the future of motorsports
The Southern California section of SAE brought together hundreds of engineering students, in a shrine built to hot rodding and racing.
Engineering is the business of finding solutions to challenging problems while working within constraints. When the key constraint is time, every solution found becomes even more valuable.
As a racer, that probably sounds quite familiar.
For…
Anson Brown moves from Jr. Dragster to Super Comp with an eye towards a faster future
Anson Brown, son of three-time Top Fuel champ Antron, recently moved from Jr. Dragsters to Super Comp and has already enjoyed success, and he's already looking forward to the future.
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 JEGS Allstars
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2023 JEGS Allstars at Texas Motorplex as the Sportsman racing heroes of the year celebrate their victories.
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Texas 91 FallNationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Texas 91 FallNationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Weekend Rewind: 2023 Texas 91 FallNationals
Relive a wild weekend of racing at Texas Motorplex as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship reached race No. 4 at the Texas 91 FallNationals.
History in the making: How Erica Enders became the winningest female racer
From an attention-grabbing Jr. Dragster debut and an early career in NHRA Sportsman racing, it’s been a long road to the top for Erica Enders, whose Pro Stock victory at the Texas 91 FallNationals made her the winningest female racer in all of motorsports.
From an attention-grabbing Jr. Dragster debut chronicled in the Disney movie Right On Track and an early career in NHRA Sportsman racing, it’s been a long road to the top for Erica Enders, whose Pro Stock victory at the Texas NHRA…
Five things we learned at the Texas 91 FallNationals
The Texas 91 FallNationals, race four of six in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, pulled into famed Texas Motorplex with a tankful of hopes and excitement and pulled out four days with a lot more questions than answers. But here’s five things we know.
The Texas 91 FallNationals, race four of six in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, pulled into famed Texas Motorplex with a tankful of hopes and excitement and pulled out four days with tanks…
Richards, Creasy teams both vow to rebuild after devastating Friday accident
Friday’s collision between Dale Creasy Jr. and Dave Richards in the first Funny Car qualifying session not only sidelined both teams for the event but put an early end to their seasons, but both of the privateer teams plan to rebuild and return next year.
Friday’s collision between Dale Creasy Jr. and Dave Richards in the first Funny Car qualifying session not only sidelined both teams for the event but put an early end to their seasons, but both of the privateer teams plan to rebuild and return next…
Texas FallNationals win would be massive and possibly historic for Erica Enders
There’s plenty on the line this weekend as Erica Enders looks to stay in the Pro Stock points lead at the 38th annual Texas 91 FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex, the main event of the legendary track’s Stampede of Speed.
Another win…
Funny Car points leader Bob Tasca III staying aggressive at Texas FallNationals
Leading the points in the Countdown to the Championship for the first time in his career, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III and his team don’t plan on changing an approach that sent them into the lead with three races remaining in the season.
Leading the points in the Countdown to the Championship for the first time in his career, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III has already enjoyed an incredible season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
Heading into this weekend’s…
Crew chief Eddie Guarnaccia balances Countdown pressure and performance
They've been together a decade, but Pro Stock racer Matt Hartford and crew chief Eddie Guarnaccia have never before seen a year like this. After a stumble in St. Louis, the challenge for the last three races of the Countdown to the Championship will be steep — but they've proven they have the car and experience to climb their way back to the top.
They've been together a decade, but Pro Stock racer Matt Hartford and crew chief Eddie Guarnaccia have never before seen a year like this. After a stumble in St. Louis, the challenge for the last three races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship…
Five incredible moments from the history of the Texas 91 FallNationals
Since 1986, the Texas 91 FallNationals has been serving up thrills, spills, and chills at Texas Motorple. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.
Top Fuel's Steve Torrence after Texas-sized playoff win at FallNationals
With three races left during the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Steve Torrence is still very much alive in the Top Fuel championship chase heading into the final stretch of the Countdown to the Championship.
With three races left during the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Steve Torrence is still very much alive in the Top Fuel championship chase. The four-time world champion trails Doug Kalitta by just 51 points heading into…
JEGS Allstars Preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class
Every year for the last 38 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas 91 FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
Every year for the last 38 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas 91 FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
Hagan and team prepare for upcoming battle as Countdown enters second half
With a huge victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, Matt Hagan and team are in the thick of the championship battle in Funny Car. Crew chief Dickie Venables discusses what's gone right and his plans for the final three races of the season.
Leah Pruett and team head into second half of Countdown looking for the lead
With a runner-up at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, Leah Pruett and team head into the second half of the Countdown to the Championship in second place. Crew chief Neal Strausbaugh analyzes the team's progress and plans moving forward.