NHRA officials are thrilled to welcome Paris Dragstrip back to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). One of Texas’ most historic drag racing facilities, Paris Dragstrip has a long and…
Four Qualifying Sessions Return to NHRA in 2025
NHRA announced today that four qualifying sessions will return to the racing schedule during the 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Fans will get the chance to enjoy four sessions at every race, except for the NHRA Virginia Nationals,…
NHRA Goes Four Wide for First Time in Countdown History
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced today the first four-wide playoff race, as the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals will take place…
NHRA Announces New Two Day Exhibition Race to be Held in Valdosta
NHRA officials today announced the creation of a special two-day exhibition showcase race, a new event featuring big-name NHRA stars racing at an NHRA Member Track. The first showcase event, the Peach State NHRA Showcase of Speed, will take place…
NHRA Announces Plans for 75th Anniversary Season
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA revealed a special 75th…
VP Racing Fuels named Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting in 2025 season
VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement. As part of a…
Only 65 points Separate Herrera, Smith and Gadson Heading into Final 3 Races
Heading into the final three races of the NHRA Countdown Gaige Herrera currently enjoys a 34 point lead over Matt Smith on the strength of his St. Louis victory. Herrera’s teammate Richard Gadson is not far behind, juts 65 points…
How Richard Gadson Broke Through to Second Career Final
Kicking off the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the first of six remaining races that will decide the 2024 Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, Richard Gadson posted a 6.806-second/198.35 mph run on Saturday to claim the number three starting spot…
Chirs Bostick Releases Video Ahead of Prestigious US Nationals
Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chris Bostick has been making waves this season aboard his Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki. After positive results in testing earlier this month, the fan-favorite driver is eager to take to the track at the prestigious…
Team Vance & Hines Face Mechanical Issues in Sonoma
Less than a week after his historic NHRA record 11-race win streak ended in Seattle, Gaige Herrera arrived in Sonoma planning to rebound from his first competition loss in nearly a year. Facing mechanical issues in three of the four…
Matt “The Hitman” Smith Wins GETTRX Race and Sets Sonoma Track Record
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating teammate Jianna Evaristo in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s…
How Chase Van Sant Realized a Dream With First Wally Win
We catch up with Chase Van Sant to talk about how he made a dream come true with his very first NHRA win. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook…
Remembering NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer John Myers
It was on Aug. 9, 1998, that one of the greatest Pro Stock Motorcycle drivers in the history of drag racing passed away – in a street bike accident, nonetheless. It was on that day that John Myers, at the…
NHRA Reveals Future Building Plans at Indy
The NHRA announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, unveiling a multi-phase plan for the legendary facility that includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, a new entrance for fans and moving the professional pits…
Mark Dawson joins NHRA as Northeast Division Director
NHRA officials announced today that Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director (Division 1), overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova…
Matt “The Hitman” Smith Sets Track Record in Bristol to Take Top Spot
Making the quickest run of both sessions in Pro Stock Motorcycle, six-time world champion Matt Smith made a strong statement on Friday, taking the No. 1 spot with a run of 6.788 at 198.52 on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith…
NHRA Garners Sell Out Crowd in New England
NHRA and New England Dragway teamed up to announce a second day of sellout crowds at the 11th annual NHRA New England Nationals on Sunday. The New England-based NHRA fans came in droves all weekend and sold out New England…
NHRA St. Louis National to Feature Four Rounds of Qualifying
Officials from NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced today that the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, will feature four qualifying sessions during the event, which takes place…
NHRA Enters Exclusive Global Sports Betting Data Agreement
NHRA officials announced today an exclusive partnership with ALT Sports Data, a leading provider of cutting-edge sports data and analytics solutions. As part of the agreement, ALT Sports Data will become the sole distributor of sports betting data for NHRA…
NHRA Adds 4th Qualifier to Chicago Event
Following a successful return to Route 66 Raceway last year, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is bringing a massive show to Chicago in 2024, including four overall qualifying sessions, for the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA…
Gaige Herrera Extends Unbeaten Streak to 28-0 with 7th Straight NHRA Event Win
A prolonged break did nothing to slow down the dominant defending world champion in Pro Stock Motorcycle, as Gaige Herrera rolled to his second straight win this season on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with a run of 6.684…
Matt “The Hitman” Smith Aims to Win Hometown Race
After a six-week hiatus from the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, the competitive Pro Stock Motorcycle class returns to action at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Atop the list of riders ready to hit the…
NHRA Ticketing Team Wins Award For Innovation
NHRA was recently awarded with the “Innovation of the Year” at the PACnet Annual Star Awards in Los Angeles following the creation of its new Team Ticket & Credential Ordering Portal. The PACnet Annual Star Awards honors top performers within…
Special Tribute to Legendary Team Owner Don Schumacher Planned for this Season
NHRA officials announced a special celebration of life for motorsports icon Don Schumacher will take place at his home track, Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, on Friday, May 17 during the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented…
GETTRX Signs Multi-Year Partnership with NHRA
NHRA officials announced today that GETTRX™, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA as part of a multi-year agreement. GETTRX™ was founded by Steve…
NHRA to Hold First Eastern Canadian ET Finals
The NHRA announced today that the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will hold its first Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals in 2024, with the race taking place Sept. 6-8 at Napierville…
Lucas Oil and NHRA Sign Multi-Year Extension
NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, have signed a long-term extension to continue as the sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of…
NHRA Champs Crowned at Banquet
First-time world champions Doug Kalitta and Gaige Herrera were crowned Monday evening, along with multi-time world champs Matt Hagan and Erica Enders, during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino in scenic…
Gaige Herrera Reflects on Record Season
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera’s dominant 2023 season ended with a victory, as the incredible world champion set the single-season wins mark in the category after earning his 11th victory of the season. He went 6.721 at 201.46 in…
Gaige Herrera Closing in on First NHRA Championship
As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to a close at this weekend’s 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle championships have a chance to be decided before eliminations at In-N-Out…
Gaige Herrera Strikes First in Texas
Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera closed in on another historic mark in his spectacular 2023 season, setting the track E.T. record at Texas Motorplex with a standout run of 6.689 at 203.41 on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines…
How Gaige Herrera Built a 99-Point Lead With 3 Races to Go
Gaige Herrera took his eighth win of the season and widened his lead in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings with a victory over his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki teammate Eddie Krawiec at the NHRA Midwest Nationals…
Gaige Herrera Extends Point Lead with St. Louis Win
It was a picture-perfect weekend for Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, continuing his dominant season with a run of 6.728 at 201.79 on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to defeat teammate Eddie Krawiec in the final round at…
Gaige Herrera Ties Matt Smith Record on Grim Day for Pro Stock Motorcycle Class
Gaige Herrera’s dream season continued when he broke a record held by his crew chief Andrew Hines’ brother, Matt Hines, on a day overshadowed by the unfortunate high-speed crash of Angie Smith at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis…
Will Gaige Herrera Keep the Point Lead in St. Louis?
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, it was back to business as usual – at least in 2023 – for Gaige Herrera, as the points leader won for the seventh time this year, taking a 52-point lead over Matt Smith with his…
Gaige Herrera Regains Point Lead With Charlotte Win
In the 500th career race in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category, Gaige Herrera earned his first career victory in the Countdown to the Championship, going 6.726 at 201.34 on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to win against a red-lighting…
Bostick to Persevere Despite Charlotte Setback
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chris Bostick is an inspiring example of perseverance as he continues to vie for positioning in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Despite a number of early setbacks with new engines,…
Pivotal Points Battle at Pro Stock Motorcycle’s 500th Race
Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith wasn’t at the first race in the class, but the six-time champ will be at the 500th official race for the category, which takes place at this weekend’s 15th annual betway NHRA…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride to teach “Nitro School” Friday at ZMax
The action on the track at zMAX Dragway will heat up on Friday through Sunday when the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series hosts the betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, the second of six playoff races in the Countdown to the…
Matt Smith Takes Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead at Maple Grove
The weekend couldn’t have ended any better for defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, as he took down teammate Chip Ellis in the final round with a run of 6.807 at 198.50 on his Denso Auto Parts Suzuki…
Birthday Boy Bostick Leaves Reading With Positive Momentum
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chris Bostick made his Countdown debut this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. The talented up-and-comer left the race with an improved points standing and the best elapsed time he’s made…
Teammates Smith as Ellis Move to Rain Postponed NHRA Final
Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals were postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway and the action began at 10 a.m. ET with the completion of the semifinals in the NHRA Camping…
Gaige Herrera Goes 203 MPH!
Gaige Herrera ended qualifying on another massive note in Pro Stock Motorcycle, tying his mark for the quickest run of the year with a strong 6.672 at 202.94 on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki. That lowered the track E.T.…
Gaige Herrera Attacks First Countdown
A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opened at this past…
McBride, Vantine and Wills Set to Rock NHRA Charlotte
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals on Sept. 22-24, a trio of talented and experienced Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle racers are…
NHRA U.S. Nationals Draws Big TV Audience
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drew an impressive audience for the world’s biggest drag race, as nearly 2.1 million viewers tuned into original airings for last weekend’s 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…
NHRA Countdown Fields Set, Herrera’s Lead Shrinks
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, setting the stage for an epic Countdown to the Championship. The…
Herrera Gets 8th Pole Position in 9 Races
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera wrapped up his eighth No. 1 spot in nine races in 2023 on the strength of his track record run of 6.746 at 198.96 from Friday on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki at…
Five Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown Spots Remain Heading Into Indy
Heading into the final NHRA regular season race, the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, Aug 30-Sept 4, five Pro Stock Motorcycle racers have clinched Countdown berths while five spots remain. Gaige…
Is Gaige Herrera Headed for a NHRA Championship?
Continuing to show dominance in his history-making rookie season with Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Gaige Herrera raced his Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa to a sixth victory of the season Sunday at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway…
How Gaige Herrera Assembled His Second Win Streak of the NHRA Season With New Team
The final stop of the NHRA Caming World 2023 Western Swing took place at Sonoma Dragway in Sonoma, Calif., home of the 35th annual DENSO Sonoma Nationals. It featured the usual Top Fuel and Funny Car class, but the race…
NHRA Inks New Generator Partnership
NHRA officials announced today that A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multi-year sponsorship. As part of the partnership,…
NHRA Announces Sweepstakes with Five Major Partners
NHRA officials announced today the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners. NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are part of the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes,…
Racers Reminisce about Dragbike legend Elmer Trett
On September 1, 1996 motorcycle drag racing lost perhaps the greatest Top Fuel rider in the sport’s history when Elmer Trett came off his motorcycle at the top end of Indianapolis Raceway Park. Trett was a trendsetting genius in the…
Back on a Win Streak, Herrera Wins Seattle
The first-ever weekend in Seattle for Pro Stock Motorcycle simply meant another dominating weekend for points leader Gaige Herrera, as he wrapped up a flawless weekend at Pacific Raceways with a winning run of 6.764 at 198.99 on his Vance…
Gaige Herrera Remains Unbeaten on the Season
In the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge Gaige Herrera continued his perfect season by winning the special bonus event in Chicago and also qualifing No. 1. Herrera continued to be nearly unstoppable in Pro Stock Motorcycle, crushing the Route 66 Raceway…
Gaige Herrera Dominates Opening Day of NHRA Chicago
On a day filled with tracks records, Gaige Herrera set two in Pro Stock Motorcycle, powering to the provisional No. 1 position on Friday as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber…
NHRA’s Antron Brown and Ron Capps Represent National Motorsports Coalition on Capitol Hill
NHRA championship-winning drivers Ron Capps and Antron Brown, along with NHRA Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler, recently visited Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 26 as representatives for the National Motorsports Coalition (NMC) to share with members…
Gaige Herrera Undefeated as Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle Rider
New Vance & Hines rider Gaige Herrera swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle class on Sunday at zMAX Dragway at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Herrera continued to be incredible to open the 2023 season in Pro Stock Motorcycle, staying…
Steve Johnson No.1 After First Day of NHRA Season
Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson opened the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season in impressive fashion, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Johnson…
Get a Job with NHRA Launch
Entering the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success. The Vance Family Foundation and the NHRA worked together to create the online portal, one that…
Matt Smith’s Plan to Win an Unprecedented 7th NHRA PSM Title….on a Suzuki!
Matt Smith entered exclusive company when he won his sixth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle this past November. Only the late, great Dave Schultz and racer-turned-crew-chief Andrew Hines have reached the lofty mark. Smith, known as one of the hardest workers…
Buell Pro Stock Racer Marc Ingwersen Aiming for Top 5 NHRA Finish in 2023
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Marc Ingwersen impressed a lot of people when he finished No. 8 in the points in his very first season following the entire PSM tour. The veteran racer from Ohio has plenty of laps under…
NHRA Announces Multiple Promotions, Three New Division Directors
NHRA officials announced the promotion of Mike Rice to Senior Director of Competition and the addition of Matt DeYoung as Division Director of the Pacific Division (Division 7). Rice, who started with NHRA in 2001, served as the Division…
NHRA and Pro Stock Motorcycle Class Anticipating Return to Chicago in 2023
With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 23rd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes…
Can Steve Johnson Recreate Las Vegas Magic?
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Steve Johnson would like nothing more than a repeat victory and it would come at a pivotal event, at this weekend’s 22nd NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last year, Johnson…
Eddie Krawiec Eyes 50th Career Win at NHRA US Nationals
The next victory for Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Eddie Krawiec would be a big one, as the four-time world champion is a win away from his 50th career victory. The fact that the milestone victory could come at the biggest…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Makes First Trip to Heartland Motorsports Park in 25 years
Known as the House of Speed, Heartland Motorsports Park is again set to host the exciting, must-see action of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph racing from the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor on Aug.…
Which Drag Bike Racer Would Do Well on The Bachelorette?
With NHRA Top Fuel driver Jordan Vandergriff appearing as a contestant on this season of The Bachelorette, Cycledrag is asking which member of the motorcycle drag racing universe would do the best on the show? Could it be one of…
Pro Stock Motorcycles Ready to Kick off Western Swing
Boasting one of the most unique challenges in motorsports, legendary Bandimere Speedway once again plays host to the upcoming 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Thunder Mountain on…
NHRA Draws Large TV Audience for Bristol Race
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on the FOX network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as nearly 900,000 viewers tuned in for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals eliminations at Bristol Dragway. FOX’s NHRA coverage of eliminations in Bristol…
Steve Johnson Wins Final NHRA National in Houston
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson closed out Houston Raceway Park in style, picking up the win in front of a sold-out crowd on Sunday at the 35th and final NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park. Johnson enjoyed a banner…
Karen Stoffer Flips The Script For Championship Sunday
One of my most respected sports journalist mentors was once asked, “who do you root for?” “The story,” was his astute reply. He’d appreciate what happened in the final qualifying session of the NHRA Finals from the Pomona, Ca. Fairplex. …
Countdown to Winternationals in July
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will bring winter to Pomona this summer, and fans are invited to celebrate the summer-themed Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com as it returns to sunny Southern California, July 30 – Aug.…
Full Pit Report from NHRA Vegas 4 Wide Nationals
It’s round number 2 of the 2021 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship chase and we are poised to take you inside the pit areas of all the top motorcycle drag racers to explore the strange low number of entries for…
End of an Era – Final Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway
NHRA and Atlanta Dragway announced today that the 2021 NHRA Southern Nationals, April 30-May 2, will be the final NHRA national event at the historic track. As this chapter of drag racing history comes to a close, Atlanta Dragway invites…
Behind the Scenes at the NHRA Gatornationals
Come on this motorcycle drag racing journey as we take you behind the scenes in the Pro Stock Motorcycle and Top Fuel Harley classes at the 2021 NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville Raceway. The big stories are Vance & Hines new…
Angelle Sampey Clocks First PSM Suzuki 200 MPH Run
Debuting a new four-valve Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Suzuki, Angelle Sampey impressed immediately in Pro Stock Motorcycle, jumping to the top spot with a stellar debut run of 6.746 at 196.67. The three-time champion followed it up with a historic…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Season To Kick Off at Gatornationals
Pro Stock Motorcycle racers will look to start the 2021 season impressively at this weekend’s 52nd annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. Matt Smith impressed in Gainesville last year en route to the world title and…
Angelle Sampey to Return to NHRA PSM on a Suzuki
Don’t call it a comeback. The NHRA’s winningest female, Angelle Sampey announced she will return to teh NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class to ride Vance & Hines’s new four-valve Suzuki-powered race bike in the 2021 Camping World series. Sampey’s quest…
NHRA Shares Enthusiasm For Top Fuel Harley on Conference Call
NHRA Top Fuel Harley racers were invited to a Zoom meeting today where NHRA President Glen Cromwell shared his enthusiasm for the category and confirmed plans to host the nitro v-twins at 10 events this season. The biggest news Cromwell…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship Rolls Into Vegas
In what has been a remarkably successful year for Matt Smith Racing in Pro Stock Motorcycle, the team knows it will have a great shot at a 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world title. But it will take…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Battle Moves to Texas
The upcoming 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, which takes place Oct. 14-18, will provide drag racing fans with plenty of excitement. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines is still looking for his first victory of 2020 on his Harley-Davidson…
Camping World Named New NHRA Series Sponsor
Camping World, the nation’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body to become the sponsor of NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship Chase Revs Up in St. Louis
With only four races remaining in the 2020 season when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series arrives at World Wide Technology Raceway on Oct. 2-4 for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, championship contenders know…
Coca-Cola Ends Relationship With NHRA, Lawsuit Filed by NHRA
In yet another example of the unprecedented and destructive nature of 2020, NHRA’s longtime sponsor Coca-Cola, who has been with the drag racing organization since 2002, has notified NHRA it will immediately end its sponsorship deal that was contractually slated…
From NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle to SCCA Sports Car Racing
Join us for this in-depth race day feature as we follow longtime time drag bike racer, dirt bike racer, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion team owner with Geno Scali, Larry “Spiderman” McBride Top Fuel Motorcycle sponsor and more, “7.0”…
How Scotty Pollacheck Won Indianapolis Riding on DENSO Spark Plugs
Flying at a head-spinning 200.53 mph in the final round, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Scotty Pollacheck rocketed to the winner’s circle for the first time in his career at the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Pollacheck captured…
NHRA Cancels Charlotte, Bristol, Pomona – Releases Revised Schedule
NHRA announced today the remainder of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. In collaboration with all stakeholders, NHRA plans to hold six national events to complete the 2020 season. The 2020 NHRA season has looked very different…
NHRA Atlanta Southern Nationals Canceled
The NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, scheduled for Aug. 28-30, has been canceled due the current COVID-19 pandemic. NHRA made this difficult decision after exhaustive deliberation with track representatives, health officials and government authorities. NHRA and Atlanta Dragway came…
NHRA Roars Back To Action July 11-12
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will roar back into action at famed Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, July 11-12, with Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
NHRA Releases Revised Top Fuel Harley Schedule
After announcing a revised Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event schedule yesterday, NHRA officials announced today the schedule for the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series. The revised schedule will consist of 10 total events for the…
NHRA Returns With Two Indianapolis Events in July, Updated Schedule
NHRA Drag Racing will return to the world stage in a major way in mid-July, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The two events…
NHRA Revised Schedule After June and July Cancellations
NHRA officials announced today that they are working with state and local officials as well as host tracks and teams on a revised Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will be announced soon. The season is expected to resume,…
NHRA Crew Chief Gary Stoffer on When NHRA Will Resume, What Covid Shutdown Means For Teams and Jianna Win
Join us for this in-depth interview with NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle crew chief Gary Stoffer who talks about what the shutdown has been like for his team, what it was like to get the news in the pits of the…
NHRA Releases Revised Top Fuel Harley Schedule
After announcing a revised national event schedule last week, NHRA officials announced today the schedule for the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series. The revised schedule will consist of 10 total events for Top Fuel Harley (the category…
NHRA Extends Shutdown to June 5th, Updates Schedule
In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials announced today revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.…
NHRA Suspends Season At Least 30 Days
At this time, NHRA is suspending all NHRA drag racing for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Marc Ingwersen Debuting New Sponsor For 2020 Season
The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season opener may have been postponed but for rider Marc Ingwersen the exitement is still off the charts. Along with his JMI Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team, the squad will introduce FMT, Inc. and their…
Andrew Hines Begins Quest For Pro Stock Motorcycle Title No. 7
Andrew Hines put together one of the most impressive seasons in Pro Stock Motorcycle history last season, and certainly enjoyed the best year in his remarkable career. In a year where nearly everything went right, Hines won half the races…