Prock, Millican, Stanfield and Herrera roll to wins at 70th Toyota U.S. Nationals
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his first career victory at the U.S. Nationals, defeating back-to-back winner Ron Capps in the final round of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Clay Millican, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera also collected wins at the Big Go.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his first career victory at the U.S. Nationals, defeating back-to-back winner Ron Capps in the final round of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
Aaron Stanfield scores historic U.S. Nationals double in Factory X, Pro Stock
Aaron Stanfield becomes the first driver to double-up at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with wins in Holley EFI Factory X and Pro Stock.
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Few would argue that Aaron Stanfield is one of the most talented and versatile drivers currently racing in NHRA competition and his performance at the 70th U.S. Nationals helped confirm that notion.
Stanfield won his second event of the season in…
Monday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from final eliminations at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Today is not just about crowning champions at the most prestigious drag race in the world, it's also about setting the fields for the Countdown to the Championship that starts in two weeks in Reading, Pa. It's race time!
Top Fuel E1
With…
Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview
Victory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is one of the most prestigious titles a racer can claim. Emotions are high today as winners will be crowned at the sport's landmark event and Countdown to the Championship fields will be locked into place.
Monday at the U.S. Nationals is the most important day, thus far, of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, and victory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is one of the most prestigious titles a racer can claim. Emotions are high as…
Force, Prock, Anderson, and Herrera will lead fields into Monday battle in Indy
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…
Paul Lee wins Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout at Toyota U.S. Nationals
Funny Car’s Paul Lee won a specialty race for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Bob Tasca in the final round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout as part of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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Funny Car’s Paul Lee won a specialty race for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Bob Tasca in the final round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout as part of the 70th annual Toyota…
Sunday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the third day of professional qualifying at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day).
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News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the third day of professional qualifying at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q4
With a significant…
Prock, Force, Anderson, and Hall in the lead after Saturday qualifying in Indy
Austin Prock, Brittany Force, Greg Anderson, and John Hall rose above the rest in Saturday qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Funny Car’s Austin Prock moved into the No. 1 position on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, taking over the provisional top spot at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock),…
Saturday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the second day of professional qualifying at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day).
After a morning of rain that necessitated a delay of Lucas Oil Series action until later in the day, we’re starting the second day of Pro qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on a finally dry racing surface with the Pro Stocks.…
Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview
The regular season of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series concludes this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Saturday’s action is sure to deliver exhilaration with the final Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the year.
The first day of professional qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA Nationals included a single round, but it was exhilarating to the end as the sun set over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with nitro flames flaring high. It's a new day, and…
Steve Comella scores fourth straight Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge title
Steve Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge at Indy by winning the special event for the fourth consecutive season.
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Steve Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge at Indy by winning the special event for the fourth consecutive season. Comella turned in another dominant performance on his way to the victory and the $15,000 top prize…
Cali Neff collects big payday in Rooftec Comp Clash at Toyota U.S. Nationals
Two second-generation female racers faced off in the final round of the Rooftec Comp Clash, where Cali Neff defeated Kayla Mozeris at the special event hosted at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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The Rooftec Comp Clash was created by class mainstay Rodger Brogdon to perpetuate the class and bring attention to one of the sport’s most innovative categories, and with a final round pitting two rising female star who are not just both second-…
Friday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Northwest Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day).
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Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1
The time has come! It has been a blazingly hot and humid day here at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA Nationals, but this late in the evening, at least the sun isn't burning its fiery…
Thursday News and Notes, Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Updated throughout the day.
For many NHRA fans and racers, Wednesday August 28 is perhaps the most important day of the year since it marks the opening day of competition for the sport’s marquee event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
More than a week ago, there were as many…
Ashley, Alexander, Glenn claim important wins at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
With the Countdown to the Championship coming into view, Justin Ashley, Blake Alexander, and Dallas Glenn scored valuable points with their wins on Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley picked up his third win of the season on Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway, defeating Shawn Langdon in the final round of the 42nd Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Blake Alexander (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock)…
Sunday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
We're off and running on Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The sun is shining brightly on Brainerd International Raceway, and we've got a jam-packed day ahead as titlists are decided in all classes. Follow along in today's News and Notes. (Updated throughout the day)
We're off and running on Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The sun is shining brightly on Brainerd International Raceway, and we've got a jam-packed day ahead as titlists are decided in all classes. Follow along in today's News and Notes. (…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
The day has arrived. It's Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, and the racers and teams of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series are dialed into one thing: winning a trophy at historic Brainerd International Raceway.
The day has arrived. It's Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, and the racers and teams of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series are dialed into one thing: winning a trophy at historic Brainerd International Raceway.
Funny Car…
Prock sweeps; Brown and Anderson win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge; Torrence and Tucker No. 1 in Brainerd
Austin Prock powered to No. 1 and claimed another Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win on Saturday in Brainerd. Antron Brown and Greg Anderson also claimed coveted #2Fast2Tasty titles, while Steve Torrence and Jerry Tucker raced to No. 1 on a long but thrilling day at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
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On the final Funny Car pass of the day at Brainerd International Raceway, points leader Austin Prock powered to the No. 1 spot and claimed his sixth straight victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at the 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
Saturday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The second day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has arrived, and Brainerd International Raceway is filling to the brim with fans hungry for drag racing action. With two sessions of nitro, three qualifying rounds of Pro Stock, and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on the schedule, it's going to be a banger. Follow along in the news and notes.
The second day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has arrived, and Brainerd International Raceway is filling to the brim with fans hungry for drag racing action. With two sessions of nitro, three qualifying rounds of Pro Stock, and the Mission #…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
One of the most anticipated portions of Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events has come to be the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, and this weekend's battle goes down today at Brainerd International Raceway.
One of the most anticipated portions of Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events has come to be the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, and this weekend's battle goes down today at Brainerd International Raceway.
Friday qualifying was a…
Friday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Plentiful rain clouds spent the day moving across Brainerd International Raceway, and while some of the Lucas Oil Series racers were able to make their first-round runs, much of racing was put on hold as rain pelted the drag strip. It moved out just…
Torrence, Alexander, and Anderson roll to provisional No. 1 at Lucas Oil Nationals
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence powered to the provisional No. 1 position on speed at Brainerd International Raceway, taking the top spot over Tony Stewart on Friday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Blake Alexander and Greg Anderson join Torrence at the top.
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence powered to the provisional No. 1 position on speed at Brainerd International Raceway, taking the top spot over Tony Stewart on Friday at the 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Blake Alexander (…
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday preview
After a two-week respite, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series racers are reset and ready for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The clock on the regular season is tick-tick-ticking toward closing, and action is expected to be particularly fierce at Brainerd International Raceway.
After a two-week respite, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors are reset and ready to crank it up to 11 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Known for more than the raucous campground party that rages all weekend long, Brainerd…
Who is "Fast Jack" Beckman?
The toughest job in drag racing might be filling in for John Force, both on and off the track — roles for which Jack Beckman is uniquely qualified and is eagerly taking on.
Taking Over for John Force
If you know “Fast Jack" Beckman, you understand why he’s taking over for drag racing icon John Force. However, if you’re new to the sport because you heard about John Force’s Funny Car crash from…
Sunday News & Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
Once again, we’re facing an early 10:30 a.m. start time and in Sonoma, that means cloud cover, cool…
Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second and final event of NHRA’s abbreviated two-race 2024 Western Swing, features a schedule that is similar to last week’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle with a full morning of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing…
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
The event is jam-packed…
Ron Capps explosive pass at 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals
The 2022 Funny Car champion showcased his unparalleled driving skills and resilience at the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, WA, during a heart-stopping round one of competition.
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The Pacific Raceways in Kent, known for its challenging conditions, provided the backdrop for what turned out to be a dramatic and unforgettable moment in NHRA history. Capps' engine erupted in a spectacular explosion after the car lost traction,…
Prock wins again; Torrence, Coughlin, and Van Sant share Seattle victory stage
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the event.
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season for John Force Racing on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating first-time finalist Paul Lee in the final round of the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Steve…
Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
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With an early 10:30 a.m. start, the teams seem excited to run in the cooler conditions after two days of midafternoon heat. There's a spotty chance of…