Category: NHRA
Force qualifies a Chevy for first time
John Force now driving a Chevy POMONA – (See full Friday story here) After a tumultuous off-season John Force Racing started the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season … Read More
Kalitta, Johnson, Line lead Winternationals fields
Doug Kalitta Doug Kalitta raced to the qualifying lead in Top Fuel during Friday qualifying at the 55th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals. Tommy Johnson Jr. (Funny Car) and Jason … Read More
NHRA Oildown Policy Changes
Recognizing the need to reduce the number of oildowns at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that cause substantial time delays and negatively affect the entertainment value for fans … Read More
Line Looks to Defend Winternationals Title with Powerful Launch into 2015
Jason Line Mooresville, N.C., The 2015 season of NHRA's Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has arrived, and at this weekend's 55th annual Circle K NHRA Winternationals, Summit Racing Pro Stock … Read More
NHRA Changes U.S. Nationals Points Structure
The NHRA competition committee today announced a points increase for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race. Drivers … Read More
Jim Dunn signs ALO Drink as primary sponsor
Jim Dunn Racing has announced ALO Drink as its new primary sponsor on its Funny Car for the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The all-natural, aloe vera-based beverage … Read More
ALO Drink Primary Sponsor for Jim Dunn Racing in 2015
Jim Dunn Racing announces ALO Drink as its new primary sponsor on their Dodge Nitro Funny Car. The all-natural, aloe vera based beverage will be prominently displayed on the Nitro … Read More
Q and A with John Force on move to Chevy
John Force moving to the Chevy Camp JIM BRUMFIELD: "Hello and welcome everyone. Thank you for joining us today for what we think is a very exciting announcement. On this … Read More
John Force switches to Chevy
John Force Racing, Inc. and Chevrolet announced today that they will be joining forces to back the 18-time NHRA Funny Car championship team starting with the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello … Read More
Al-Anabi Racing Terminates Funding
The Qatar Racing Club announced today they have terminated funding for all of their North American motorsports activities, including both of their NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel … Read More
Legendary driver, crew chief, innovator Armstrong passes away
Dale Armstrong Dale Armstrong, whose talents as a driver, tuner, fabricator and innovator rivaled those of drag racing legend "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, died Friday at his home in Temecula, … Read More
Courtney Force and Rahal announce engagement
Rahal and Force – note the engagement ring Two of the most famous names in racing are uniting. NHRA driver Courtney Force announced her engagement to IndyCar driver Graham Rahal … Read More
Don Schumacher Undergoes Surgery
Don Schumacher underwent surgery Wednesday to treat Stage 1 Squamous cell carcinoma at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. The cancer was discovered during an annual check-up last week at … Read More
Hagan, Ender-Stevens, Hines Win Titles at Pomona
Erica Enders-Stevens Erica Enders-Stevens became the first woman to win an NHRA Pro Stock world championship title Sunday when she defeated her closest points rival Jason Line in the final … Read More
Tony Schumacher Wins Eighth Top Fuel Title
Tony Schumacher Tony Schumacher earned a record eighth Top Fuel world championship title Saturday at the 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Richie Crampton … Read More
Mopar Unveils New 2015 Dodge Charger R/T for NHRA Funny Car Competition
2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)'s Mopar and Dodge brands unveiled a new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T drag racing vehicle at the Specialty Equipment Market Association … Read More
Buckle up! Willie and Tamron face off in drag race
Two drivers from John Force Racing along with other stars of the NHRA were featured on a segment with Today Show hosts Willie Geist and Tamron Hall today. John Force … Read More
John Force Announces New Sponsor for 2015 (Update)
UPDATE Emich (L) & J Force (R) "I'm committed to continuing to lead a championship team, and Peak has proven a similar commitment to the NHRA. Thanks to Peak Antifreeze … Read More
Massey, Worsham, Enders-Stevens, Hines Win Vegas
Del Worsham Erica Enders-Stevens reclaimed the Pro Stock points lead with one race remaining by earning a major victory at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas … Read More
Todd, Hagan, Enders-Stevens, Hines lead record-setting day in Las Vegas
John Force was fastest Friday, but not quite on Saturday Matt Hagan took another step toward a second Funny Car world championship when he qualified No. 1 with the sixth-quickest … Read More
Remembering Raymond Beadle
Raymond Beadle by Jon Asher/CompetitionPlusShortly after the New Year I was asked by the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America if I'd write a short biography for the induction of … Read More
Brittany Force to race Rookie of the Year Dragster in final two races
YORBA LINDA (October 24, 2014) — Brittany Force winner of the 2013 Auto Club Road to the Future Award will race a commemorative Auto Club Road to the Future Rookie … Read More
John Force Crew chief resigns
John Force Racing CEO and 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force announced today that he has accepted the resignation of his Castrol GTX High Mileage crew chief Jimmy Prock … Read More