NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Toyota Nationals Nitro Preview
Steve Torrence leads Brittany Force, while Ron Capps and Robert Hight are locked in a tight points battle as the NHRA tour moves to Las Vegas with two races left in the Countdown.
NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick are joined by John Kernan in the Wally Parks Studio presented by Papa John's to discuss the tight points battles in both Top Fuel and Funny Car. Dallas Top Fuel winner Brittany Force is nipping at the…
J&A Service Pro Mod drivers gear up for season finale in Las Vegas
NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the final race of the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas this weekend.Â
NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the final race of the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas this weekend.…
NHRA Jr. Drag Racing promotes family, friends, and fun
The yearlong celebration of 25 years of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Jr. Drag Racing League is drawing to a close. This past weekend the Midwest region closed out its season with the Midwest Jr. Super Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Torrence sets up championship run with Indy test
Just five days after surviving a vicious crash and engine explosion at the Texas Motorplex, Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence was back in the driver’s seat Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway.
Just five days after surviving a vicious crash and engine explosion at the Texas Motorplex, Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence was back in the driver’s seat Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway.
The team had replaced everything from behind the driver’s…
Multi-time Nostalgia Funny Car champ Rupert gears up for big weekend at Reunion
Jason Rupert joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss this weekend’s upcoming 26th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield Calif.
NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals Pro Stock recap
NHRA’s Amanda Busick, Lewis Bloom, and John Kernan take a look at the big stories in the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes following the AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals, race four of the six-event 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals nitro recap
The AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals marked the two-third point of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. NHRA’s Amanda Busick, Lewis Bloom, and John Kernan take a look at the big stories in the nitro classes, including the frenzied action taking place at the Torrence Racing shop.
Billy Torrence ready to saddle up in Dallas to help son's title quest
Billy Torrence joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his return this weekend to Top Fuel at the AAA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex.
Billy Torrence joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his return this weekend to Top Fuel at the AAA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex. Torrence last raced Top…
Oberhofer talks Kalitta's strong start to the Countdown, DeJoria's retirement
Jim Oberhofer, crew chief for Doug Kalitta, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the last three races of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
Jim Oberhofer, crew chief for Doug Kalitta, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the last three races of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
The Mac Tools team…
NHRA Today: Force looks to end winless streak at AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals
Courtney Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her success in the first three races of the 2017 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
Courtney Force currently sits third in the points, a little over five rounds behind first-place Ron Capps with 12 rounds of racing left in play. Of all the drivers in Funny Car, she has made the biggest move in the points to start the Countdown…
NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals nitro preview
As the Countdown to the Championship reaches its midway point, NHRA's Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick, and John Kernan discuss who needs to make the biggest move at the AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals in both Top Fuel and Funny Car.
NHRA Today Roundtable: AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals Pro Stock preview
As the Countdown to the Championship enters the second half, NHRA's Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick, and John Kernan look at which drivers in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle have to make a move at this weekend's AAA Texas 91°µÍř FallNationals.
NHRA Today Roundtable: Mid-Countdown Top Fuel, Funny Car report
The NHRA Today roundtable turns the spotlight on the nitro classes with a look at the leaders and trends in the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes as the Countdown hits the halfway mark. John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s.
NHRA Today Roundtable: Mid-Countdown Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle report
The NHRA Today roundtable turns the spotlight on the Pro Stock classes with a look at the leaders and trends in the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes as the Countdown hits the halfway mark. John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s.
Qualifying issue could have been a bad "brake" for Torrence in St. Louis
“All you need is one thing to go wrong and the whole season can spiral out of control,” professed Steve Torrence crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr., who talks about how the Capco Contractors team flirted with disaster that could have derailed their winning Top Fuel effort at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. NHRA's John Kernan reports.
NHRA Today Roundtable: Things stay tight in Countdown to the Championship
NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick were joined by John Kernan in the Wally Parks Studio, presented by Papa John's, to discuss the status of the Countdown to the Championship after two races. Next up: The AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals just outside of St. Louis.
NHRA Today Roundtable: Dodge NHRA Nationals preview
NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick, and John Kernan preview the Dodge NHRA Nationals in the Wally Parks Studio presented by Papa John's.
With the first race of the Countdown to the Championship in the books, NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick, and…
Amalie Motor Oil dragster clutch specialist Simmons on her journey to drag racing
Kaylynn Simmons got her start as the clutch assistant on Terry McMillen's Top Fuel machine, but worked her way up to become the clutch specialist in short order.
Women have always played a key role in NHRA drag racing. Shirley Muldowney blazed the trail that many have followed and while a good many of them gained fame as drivers, others have made their marks behind the scenes, working on the cars.…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Kicking off the Countdown in Charlotte
The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown officially kicks off this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C., as 10 competitors in the four Mello Yello Pro classes start their battles to the Finals. John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's for another NHRA Today roundtable.
The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown officially kicks off this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C., as 10 competitors in the four Mello Yello Pro classes start their battles to the Finals.
Which current top seed has the best chance at…
Hot Rod's Drag Week gives hot rodders the ultimate street/strip challenge
Hot Rod Magazine’s annual Drag Week event challenges hot rodders to not only race their car at five dragstrips but also to drive the same car from track to track, which this year encompassed about 1,000 miles of highway time. NHRA Top Fuel star Richie Crampton, one of the Drag Week competitors, along with NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes and Hot Rod’s David Freiburger, joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the event.
Hot Rod Drag Week sees more than 350 street-legal cars and trucks drag race on five dragstrips over five days. Racers can enter any type of vehicle they want in nearly a dozen different classes, as long as their vehicle can pass a tech inspection…
Sampey discusses team's decision to take time off from Mello Yello tour
Former 91°µÍř Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her team’s recent decision to skip the next four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.Â
Former 91°µÍř Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her team’s recent decision to skip the next four NHRA Mello Yello Drag…
Entertainment, connnections with fans are key to Norwalk success
Bill Bader Jr., co-owner of Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, joined Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about “the Norwalk Experience” and the reasons behind his track’s continuing success.
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals TAD champ Hart reflects on big win
Josh Hart collected his first career NHRA national event win at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, driving his Advance Auto Parts entry to the Top Alcohol Dragster victory. He joined Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s.
Indy Funny Car winner Todd relives 'greatest moment' of his career
J.R. Todd joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his stunning win at the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Funny Car.Â
J.R. Todd joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his stunning win at the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Funny Car.
Todd spoke about what his life…
Indy Top Fuel champion Torrence reflects on 'biggest win' of his career
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence joined NHRA’s Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about the emotions swirling around his Indy weekend, which also included a Traxxas Shootout victory and taking the No. 1 seed in the Countdown.
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Roundtable
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's, NHRA reporters John Kernan, Lewis Bloom, and Amanda Busick recap the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and look forward to the start of the Countdown to the Championship at the NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Former Indy champ Bogacki gears up for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
NHRA Sportsman champion Luke Bogacki joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway.Â
NHRA Sportsman champion Luke Bogacki joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway.
Bogacki, who is…
Defending Hemi Challenge champ Daniels prepares for title defense
Jimmy Daniels, 2016 winner of the Mopar Hemi Challenge, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his excitement for this year’s event.Â
Jimmy Daniels, 2016 winner of the Mopar Hemi Challenge, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his excitement for this year’s event.
The 21-year-old resident from…
John Force Racing drivers discuss Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
John Force Racing drivers John Force, Courtney Force, and Robert Hight joined NHRA Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to talk Indy.
Three members of John Force Racing joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Robert Hight, Courtney and John Force all spoke…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Indy Test: Who’s Out, Who’s In-dy?
With the Indy test session happening on Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis behind him, John Kernan joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the preliminary event leading up to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals – who was there, who wasn’t, and what’s ahead.
With the Indy test session happening on Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis behind him, John Kernan joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the preliminary event leading up to the Chevrolet…