NHRA Unveils National Event Class Schedule for 2022 Camping World Series
NHRA has released the category schedule for all classes of racing at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in 2022. The 2022 season opens on Feb. 17–20 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Both Top Fuel and Funny Car will race at all 22 events at standout facilities across the country
NHRA Announces Factory X Exhibition Class to Debut in 2022
NHRA has announced a new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for 2019 and newer manufactured automobiles, including the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Dodge Challenger Drag Pak,
Toyota unveils GR Supra Funny Car Body for 2022 NHRA Season
Toyota has unveiled its new race car for the 2022 NHRA season in Funny Car competition. For the first time, Toyota will campaign the GR Supra beginning with the season kickoff event in Pomona in February. Toyota has competed with the Camry in Funny Car competition dating back to 2012. Prior, the Toyota Celica and
Tony Stewart Racing to Join NHRA in 2022
Championship-winning racecar driver Tony Stewart is joining the NHRA in 2022. His eponymous team, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR), will field two full-time entries — one in Top Fuel for nine-time event winner Leah Pruett and one in Funny Car for 39-time event winner Matt Hagan. After more than four decades of racing around in circles,
NHRA Announces 22-Event NHRA Camping World Series Schedule
NHRA officials have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which features the return of fan favorites such as the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Richmond, and the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, which will serve as the traditional conclusion of the annual Western Swing. The
NHRA Top Fuel, Funny Car Allstar Shootouts to Debut in 2022
For the first time in four seasons, the NHRA will host a specialty race amongst the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories. Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in 2022, at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 10–13, and the prestigious Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals,
NHRA Set to Return to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in 2022
NHRA has teamed up with Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community to announce the return of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, slated for February 25–27, 2022. The NHRA Arizona Nationals traditionally serves as the second event on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour. The facility has seen record-breaking performances
Lindsay Wheelock, NHRA Drag Racer
Lindsay Wheelock is the definition of a renaissance woman. Not only is Wheelock a drag car driver, but also a dental hygienist who’s homeschooled her three kids since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaylynn Simmons, Clutch Specialist, NHRA Top Fuel
As a clutch specialist, Kaylynn Simmons is part of an NHRA Top Fuel team that puts together a drag car to handle speeds of 330 mph.
NHRA Drag Racing Returns to Long Island, NY
Calverton Executive Airpark, located in Long Island, New York, has become the newest NHRA member track. The announcement marks drag racing’s return to Long Island after a 17-year hiatus. The closest drag racing venues for the region are Island Dragway in New Jersey (131 miles away) and Atco Dragway, also in New Jersey (169 miles away). The
NHRA Puts its Headquarters Up for Sale
The NHRA has put its corporate offices in Southern California up for sale. A listing for the Glendora, CA headquarters at 2035 E Financial Way can be found on the Colliers commercial real estate company website. The sale has been confirmed by NHRA Vice President of Communications Jeffrey Young, who noted that the sanctioning body will not
Engine Oil and Racing Q&A: Featuring PennGrade 1’s Ken Tyger and Nick Dixon, and NHRA Top Fuel Racer “Nitro Joe” Morrison
Get answers to your burning questions about performance engine oils from the PennGrade 1® Green team, Ken Tyger and Nick Dixon. Hear how they work in drag racing applications from NHRA’s Nitro Joe Morrison of Leverich Racing.
NHRA Appoints Lonnie Grim as National Tech Director
The NHRA Technical Department has announced the addition of Lonnie Grim as the new national tech director. He began his role on April 12 and will help continue towards the department’s goal of innovation and safety. Grim comes to the NHRA with more than 15 years of experience within the sport of drag racing. He most recently
NHRA Announces New EV Class for 2022
The NHRA has announced the creation of an all-new electric vehicle (EV) racing class that will join the NHRA Summit Racing Series in 2022. Electric cars will compete within the Summit Racing Series in all seven Sportsman divisions. “We are thrilled for this new opportunity for our NHRA competitors,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “NHRA
NHRA and Capital City Motorsports Park Sign Agreement
Capital City Motorsports Park has signed on as the newest NHRA member track in the NHRA Southeast Division. Located in Montgomery, AL, Capital City Motorsports Park is overseen by owner Ben Willis. “We are proud to put Montgomery back on the map and rebuild a solid relationship with NHRA Division 2,” said Willis. Capital City Motorsports Park
DENSO Revs Up its Sponsorship for Las Vegas NHRA Race
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of automotive supplier DENSO Corp., has supercharged its sponsorships for the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. In addition to serving as the event’s title sponsor and the primary sponsor of Matt Smith Racing for the full season, DENSO is the primary sponsor of Clay Millican’s Top Fuel dragster and Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Chevrolet throughout the April 16-18 competition at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We are thrilled
NHRA’s Atlanta Dragway Has Sold
Atlanta Dragway, a historic drag strip located in Commerce, GA, that Gene Bennett first opened in 1975, will host its final season in 2021. The racing facility, which has been owned by the NHRA since 1993, is currently in the process of being sold. A buyer has not been announced. Speaking about the sale
NHRA Postpones 2021 Winternationals at Pomona
NHRA officials have announced the postponement of the 61st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, CA, originally scheduled for April 9-11. Auto Club Raceway is currently serving as a COVID-19 vaccination site, allowing locals to drive through the facility and receive their vaccination. NHRA and track officials will
NHRA Preps for EV Racing Expansion
To align with the advancement of electric drag racing, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has announced a call for manufacturer and industry input on the topic. The invitation includes OEM manufacturers, aftermarket parts suppliers, race car builders, safety and fire suppression companies, and more. A formal meeting is scheduled to occur during the upcoming
NHRA Cancels Arizona Nationals
NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have made the decision to not host the 2021 NHRA Arizona Nationals, leaving an opening on this season’s schedule. The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions due to the public health situation in the Phoenix area and the state of Arizona were taken into account as part of the decision. “We’ll