NHRA Announces New Sr. Director of Competition, Division Directors
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) based in Glendora, California, has announced the promotion of Mike Rice as the new NHRA senior director of competition. Rice, who started with NHRA in 2001, served as the division director of the Pacific Division (Division 7) for 16 years. In his new role, Rice will lead tower operations
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2023 Schedule Announced
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring some of the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season. Starting on February 3–4 at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando, Florida, the season will include 46 total divisional events and 24 regional events, finishing November 3–5
Total Seal, Melling & NHRA Announce React4Racing to ‘Save Our Racecars’
Total Seal, Melling, and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)—all PRI Members—have volunteered to host “React4Racing” at the 2022 PRI Show. As a part of the Save Our Racecars initiative, React4Racing gives PRI Show attendees the opportunity to test their reaction times against some of the best race car drivers in the industry. Total Seal and
Edelbrock Group Sponsors Millican NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
Edelbrock Group is excited to announce Edelbrock and COMP Cams as the primary sponsor on the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus NHRA Top Fuel (T/F) Dragster driven by Clay Millican at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, October 27-30. Founded in Memphis, Tennessee, COMP Cams’ partnership with Millican reaches back to his
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Team Races to Pro Stock Motorcycle Semi-Finals at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec raced into the semi-finals and jumped up three spots in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis on Sunday. After qualifying his Suzuki Hayabusa in the third starting position with a 6.745-second/199.88
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle Team Opens Countdown to Championship Run at NHRA Reading
Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki riders Angelle Sampey and Eddie Krawiec opened their championship runs in the first round of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship by advancing to the second round of eliminations at the NHRA Pep Boys Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway on Sunday. After making the cut for the 10-rider
NHRA Announces Full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series Schedule
NHRA has announced the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as a return to the fan-favorite Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. “We’re proud of everyone involved who worked so hard to get
NHRA Announces A/Fuel Engine Program for Top Alcohol Funny Car
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) officials have announced the addition of an A/Fuel engine program for the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. With the addition of the A/Fuel (injected nitromethane) engine program into the class, NHRA aims to increase participation and give drivers and race
NHRA Announces First Four Races of 2023 Camping World Series
NHRA officials have announced the dates for the first four races for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, as the upcoming season will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Fans can also look forward to all four professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car,
NHRA Announces D.R.A.G. Program, First Female Division Director
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced a new program called NHRA D.R.A.G.
VP Racing Fuels Posting Contingency Award For NHRA Competition Eliminator
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. today announced their new contingency award for the NHRA Competition Eliminator Series. “NHRA’s Competition Eliminator Series is the premier contingency dragster program in the country,” said Bruce Hendel, Vice President of North American Sales – Race Fuel and Consumer Products for VP. “This additional contingency level has been added to say
How Kaylynn Simmons Joined NHRA Top Fuel Action
Engine Builder goes one-on-one with Kaylynn Simmons, an NHRA Top Fuel Clutch Specialist working for Clay Millican’s Parts Plus team. She’s one of the few female NHRA crew members, but she won’t be the last. Find out how she got involved.
Milan Dragway Joins NHRA
Milan Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Milan, Michigan, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network. Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock purchased the track in December 2021, and the pair plan to repave the racing surface and staging lanes before the 2022 season begins. Long-term goals include plans for more events and races “to increase
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (AZ) to Close After 2023 NHRA Race
The Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona, has announced that the 2023 NHRA race will serve as the final event for the facility. The park will celebrate its 40th year of NHRA racing during next year’s Arizona Nationals. The park features four race tracks, including a 1/4-mile, NHRA-sanctioned drag strip; a 1.6-mile road
Camrie Caruso will Rep SCAT Crankshafts at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
As the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins to pick up speed, Pro Stock rookie driver Camrie Caruso continues to succeed on and off the track. The 24-year-old racer from Denver, North Carolina, will experience the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time with a new look Chevrolet Camaro featuring the branding of
NHRA Announces Changes to Street Legal Program
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced several enhancements to the Street Legal program to allow a broader and more diverse range of vehicles for the participants and give recognition to their on-track performance. “Updating and improving the Street Legal program couldn’t come at a more crucial time for our industry and sport,” said
VP Racing Fuels’ Engine Oils Debut at NHRA Pro Stock with Camrie Caruso Team
VP Racing Fuels, Inc., regarded worldwide as the leader in racing and performance fuel, announced two debuts at the NHRA Winternationals in Pamona, CA. VP sponsored driver Camrie Caruso and her team made their debut in NHRA Pro Stock, and VP’s racing motor oil made its NHRA debut in Camrie’s engine. “We are excited to
Lucas Oil Marks Two Decades Sponsoring NHRA Drag Racing Series
Lucas Oil Products reinforces its commitment as the Presenting Sponsor and Official Oil of the NHRA Drag Racing Series, part of the largest and fastest racing organization in the world. Heading into its 21st year of support, Lucas Oil remains a cornerstone sponsor and all-encompassing partner of the National Hot Rod Association. “Lucas Oil has
NHRA Announces Hot Rod Heritage Series Schedule
NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum’s Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature nitro-burning Nostalgia Top Fuel dragsters and Nostalgia Funny Cars. The 2022 season will begin at the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, March 3-6, at Famoso Dragstrip.
MAHLE Aftermarket to Host Leading NHRA Drivers at PRI 2021
MAHLE will host some of National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) leading drivers in Booth 1601 at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show 2021 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN from December 9 to 11. During the show, NHRA superstars John Force, Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Shawn Langdon, Clay Millican, Antron Brown, Stevie