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Thunder Valley Raceway Park (OK) Listed For Sale

Thunder Valley Raceway Park—the 1/4-mile drag strip in Noble, Oklahoma—is for sale for $2.85 million.

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

Maynards Named Majority Owner of DSR Top Fuel Team

Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and Joe and Cathi Maynard have announced an expanded partnership that sees the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher.  The new Maynard Family Racing/Don Schumacher Racing team (JCM/DSR) will launch during the NHRA Northwest Nationals (July 29–31 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington), when the Maynards will

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,

New Owners For Bunker Hill Dragstrip

NHRA Top Fuel veteran Terry McMillen and his family have purchased Bunker Hill Dragstrip, known as Indiana’s first drag strip.

Women in Motorsports: Johnna Dunn

She got her drag racing license before she got her regular license, and that tells you everything you need to know about Johnna Dunn. She’s a drag racer and clutch specialist for her grandfather’s NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car team, Jim Dunn Racing.

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.

Pro Street Legend Tony Christian Passes Away

Pro Street drag racing driver Tony Christian has passed away at the age of 74.

Voice of Drag Racing Dave McClelland Passes Away

Dave McClelland, 85, the voice of the NHRA through the ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s, both on television and at the racetrack, passed away May 22 of natural causes. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing, which was quiet and peaceful.  McClelland, whose skills, talent, and charm reached all corners

UTI and NAPA Team Up to Train Technicians

UTI and NAPA team up to train technicians in state of the industry facilities, with special guests Chase Elliot and Ron Capps.

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.