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The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway wowed Tennessee fans with wild action and amazingly close racing. Here's a look back at the weekend.

Before winning the 2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, Tony Schumacher experienced an engine explosion in his Top Fuel dragster that fans in the stands will never forget.

During the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals last weekend, DH Davies Racing developmental driver Madi Turley spent the weekend as the NHRA Grassroots Racing ambassador.

On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, NHRA will again host a Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at the NHRA U.S. Nationals to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of more than 800 racers and guests who will be attending this special event.

From heated rivalries at full boil to poignant moments with drag racing legends, the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had it all. Here are five things we learned this weekend in Bristol.

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five drivers also claimed wins in Lucas Oil Series competition at Bristol Dragway.

Incoming points leader Bo Butner won his second consecutive Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock event at this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and claimed top speed of the meet along the way.

Sunday eliminations in Bristol went off with nary a hitch. Meander through this gallery of images captured by the esteemed NHRA National Dragster photographers on the last day of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Kris Thorne has been named the winner of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals following JR Gray's final-round disqualification in the Congruity 91°µÍø Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway's 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Austin Prock, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera also won on Sunday in Bristol.

David Janac won for the first time in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.

Bobby Cottrell, winner earlier this season at the Legends Nitro Series opener at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, scored his second win of the season in the Austin & O'Brien Camaro, defeating Phoenix winner Geoff Monise in the final round.

It's 74 degrees Fahrenheit out there and with plenty of cloud cover, which means challenge awaits for the crew chiefs as they navigate a racetrack unlike the sun-drenched surface they've dealt with so far here at Bristol Dragway. Here's how it's going down on Sunday.

It's race day at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and with an early start time, the underlying energy is anything but chill. Teams are preparing to chase glory on the strip at one of the most breathtaking facilities on the tour. Here are a few things you should know.

It was a fine day in Bristol, and National Dragster photographers seized the moment to capture some extraordinary images at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Here is a small sampling.

Matt Smith earned his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the season at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and Funny Car points leader Austin Prock, Top Fuel's Clay Millican, and reigning Pro Stock champion Erica Enders also won the specialty race.

At the conclusion of an action-packed day of qualifying for the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Clay Millican, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith locked down low qualifier awards in their respective categories to set the tone for Sunday at Bristol Dragway.

News and notes from day two at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway

NHRA and Bristol Dragway officials announced a schedule change for eliminations at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals due to the pending weather forecast for Sunday. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday at Bristol Dragway.

Welcome to the second day of action at picturesque Bristol Dragway, where the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals are in full swing under glorious blue skies with the promise of intensity reverberating off the Great Smokey Mountains.

National Dragster photographers scoped out the pits and captured spectacular images trackside on Friday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Here's a small sampling, for your viewing pleasure.

Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican made the quickest pass on Friday at Bristol Dragway, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the opening day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.

Spring is winding down and summer is about to come 'round the bend, but first, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is rumbling into picturesque Bristol Dragway for the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will mark a significant step forward for NHRA with the launch of PlayNHRA, an innovative new program that will provide fans opportunities to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals marks the debut of PlayNHRA, which introduces and formalizes fantasy gaming and betting within the NHRA. This comprehensive article from NEXbets offers guides and analysis for the weekend.

Racing in the heart of Pro Mod country, the Congruity 91°µÍø Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ continues its busy stretch as part of this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.