NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals preview
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to recap last weekend's NHRA Summernationals and to take a look ahead at this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to recap last weekend's NHRA Summernationals and to take a look ahead at this weekend's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
NHRA Today roundtable: NHRA Summernationals preview
John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
NHRA Today: Mendy Fry previews the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion
March Meet winner Mendy Fry joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, NHRA Motorsports Museum.
March Meet winner Mendy Fry joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, NHRA Motorsports Museum.
Fry won the March…
NHRA Today: Brittany Force talks big Epping win, more
Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her NHRA New England Nationals win, her sister Courtney’s crazy weekend, and more.
Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her NHRA New England Nationals win, her sister Courtney’s crazy weekend, and more.
Force enjoyed a great outing at the…
New Harley-Davidson Street Rod drag bikes ready to race at Englishtown
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork at the NHRA Summernationals.Â
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork at the NHRA Summernationals.
The new Street Rod competition…
Of Bats, Balls and Burnouts
Former NHRA race-team publicist Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts, chronicling his career in sports, marketing, and drag racing.
Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts.
Wilber, who for years was a familiar sight in the sport of NHRA…
JFR fab shop jumps into action after Epping explosion
When Courtney Force’s Funny Car exploded during qualifying at Epping, it left her short a chassis for the remainder of the eastern swing, but, her fans need not worry. As Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan discovered, the JFR fabrication shop already had already started building her a new chassis weeks ago.
When Courtney Force’s Funny Car exploded during qualifying at Epping, it left her short a chassis for the remainder of the eastern swing, but, her fans need not worry. As Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan discovered, the JFR fabrication shop…
NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA New England Nationals preview
How much trailer "luggage" will teams need for four races in a row? Haulers are packed to the brim as John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom on NHRA Today's Roundtable from the Wally Park NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's.Â
How much trailer "luggage" will teams need for four races in a row? Haulers are packed to the brim as John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom on NHRA Today's Roundtable from the Wally Park NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's.
Take…
Successful test prepares John Force for critical Eastern Swing
Even though John Force ran well at times during the last race in Topeka, that first-round loss to Bob Tasca III told the 16-time Funny Car champ that his car wasn’t exactly like he wanted it. So, the team spent a day testing at Lucas Oil Raceway, and Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan says Force left Indy with a lot of confidence.
Even though John Force ran well at times during the last race in Topeka, that first-round loss to Bob Tasca III told the 16-time Funny Car champ that his car wasn’t exactly like he wanted it. So, the team spent a day testing at Lucas Oil…
Roundtable: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals pre-race preview
NHRA's John Kernan, Amanda Busick, and Lewis Bloom preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka, race No. 8 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
NHRA's John Kernan, Amanda Busick, and Lewis Bloom preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka, race No. 8 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
Gasko still relishing unexpected SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown win
Pete Gasko Jr., winner of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent victory.Â
Pete Gasko Jr., winner of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent victory.
Nineteen-year-old Gasko is a…
Jackson off to a "fast" start in Pro Mod career
Stevie “Fast” Jackson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the start of his NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod career.Â
Stevie “Fast” Jackson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the start of his NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series career.
Jackson burst on to the NHRA…
Texas-sized confidence driving Steve Torrence
With his confidence at an all-time high, Steve Torrence heads to Topeka looking for three straight wins after back-to-back wins in Charlotte and Atlanta. He joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his hot streak.
With his confidence at an all-time high, Steve Torrence heads to Topeka looking for three straight wins after back-to-back wins in Charlotte and Atlanta.
From his Capco office in Kilgore, Texas, the self-funded driver joins Amanda Busick…
Brittany Force’s team heading to Topeka with renewed confidence
After struggles at recent races, Brittany Force's Top Fuel team tested at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan reports from the track.
Even with a newly designed front half on her Top Fuel dragster, Brittany Force continued to struggle in Atlanta. The team smoked the tires early in qualifying and in a first-round loss.
Despite the limited data, her team was able to…
NHRA Today roundtable: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals preview
Special guest Tony Pedregon joins John Kernan, Lewis Bloom, and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
With only one weekend off before Topeka, how are nitro and Pro Stock teams gearing up for the eighth race of the 2017 season? Special guest Tony Pedregon joins John Kernan, Lewis Bloom, and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by…
NHRA Today roundtable: Previewing the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
Indianapolis Bureau Chief John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to recap last weekend’s 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals and look ahead to this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
Indianapolis Bureau Chief John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to recap last weekend’s 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals and look ahead to this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta…
JFR works overtime to give Brittany Force a new car for Atlanta
A day after a disappointing first-round loss at the Four-Wide Nationals John Force Racing’s fab shop was hard at work replacing the front half of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster in anticipation of this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
A day after a disappointing first-round loss at the Four-Wide Nationals John Force Racing’s fab shop was hard at work replacing the front half of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster in anticipation of this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals…
Lagana prepares for return to Top Fuel cockpit in Charlotte
Top Fuel racer Dom Lagana joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first race in 2017, the upcoming 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals.
Top Fuel racer Dom Lagana joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first race in 2017, the upcoming 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals.
Lagana returns to Top Fuel competition in…
NHRA Today Roundtable: 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals preview
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and John Kernan preview this weekend’s 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals.
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and John Kernan preview this weekend’s 91°µÍř Four-Wide Nationals.
Teams that ran well in Houston head to the unique four-wide event with high hopes because they gathered…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Houston preview
John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick for in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to discuss the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway, talking about Brittany Force, Funny Car drivers currently outside of the top 10, and even Deric Kramer's love of fencing (yes, fencing!).Â
After two weekends off, the 2017 NHRA season returns to Houston for the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. As the first of three back-to-back races, how important is it for drivers to start finding their groove at the fifth…
Enders excited about SpringNationals homecoming to Royal Purple Raceway
Two-time 91°µÍř Pro Stock champ Erica Enders joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals outside of Houston, where she grew up.
Two-time 91°µÍř Pro Stock champ Erica Enders joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to discuss her excitement about NHRA’s next stop on tour at Royal Purple Raceway for the NHRA…
J&A Service 91°µÍř Pro Mod Series: Houston preview
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the second race of the season for fan-favorite J&A Service 91°µÍř Pro Mod Series at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.
Brian Lohnes joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the second race of the season for fan-favorite J&A Service 91°µÍř Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at this weekend’s NHRA…
Kalitta Motorsports looking forward to addition of third Top Fuel team in Houston
Jim Oberhofer, Kalitta Motorsports Vice President of Operations, joined NHRA’s Amanda Buisck via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the team’s addition of a third Top Fuel dragster, driven by Shawn Langdon, and Kalitta Motorsport’s history of success in Houston, site of this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.
Jim Oberhofer, Kalitta Motorsports Vice President of Operations, joined NHRA’s Amanda Buisck via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the team’s addition of a third Top Fuel dragster, driven by Shawn Langdon,…
Between race wins, Pritchett keeps a busy schedule of activities
Leah Pritchett joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about her very busy schedule, encompassing everything from new-car premieres to street-car madness and racing her Papa John’s-sponsored Top Fueler.
Leah Pritchett joined NHRA reporters Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about her very busy schedule.
Pritchett recently was in New York City for the unveiling of the new…
NHRA Today Roundtable: SpringNationals preview
With two weekends off before the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, teams are back in their shops working on improvements ahead of the fifth race of the 2017 NHRA season. Indianapolis correspondent John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick on NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s with details.
With two weekends off before the 30th annual NHRA SpringNationals in Houston, teams are back in their shops working on improvements ahead of the fifth race of the 2017 NHRA season. Indianapolis correspondent John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda…
Brown talks Vegas win, Top Gear hosting, and racing with his sons
Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s Top Gear America, and Jr. Dragster racing with his family.
Antron Brown joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s via Skype to talk about his recent win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, his newest day job as a co-presenter on BBC America’s…
Vandergriff tests in anticipation of return to Top Fuel racing
A year after Bob Vandergriff Racing placed its operation in mothballs, the team is ready to race again at the upcoming race in Houston. BVR spent time over the weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis preparing for its return.
A year after Bob Vandergriff Racing placed its operation in mothballs, the team is ready to race again at the upcoming race in Houston. BVR spent time over the weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis preparing for its return.
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After history-making win, rookie Gray's next goal: 'To win again'
Rookie Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent Pro Stock win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.Â
Rookie Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent Pro Stock win at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
In just his fourth start in his young Pro…
Langdon discusses the move to Kalitta Motorsports
Kalitta Motorsports released news today that Shawn Langdon would join as the third Top Fuel driver on their team. The former DSR driver joined Amanda Busick on NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s to discuss his surprising move to Kalitta Motorsports.
Beginning in Houston, Shawn Langdon will drive a third Top Fuel car for Kalitta Motorsports. The 2013 Top Fuel world champ will be tuned by Connie Kalitta and will race the remainder of the 2017 season. How did this transition come about and how…
NHRA Today Roundtable: Spring Vegas recap
There were two new winners for the season and one first-time winner at the fourth race of the 2017 NHRA season, so what did we learn from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick for Thursday’s Roundtable from the Wally Parks NHRA Studios delivered by Papa John’s.
There were two new winners for the season and one first-time winner at the fourth race of the 2017 NHRA season, so what did we learn from the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick with updates on Tommy…