Kalitta, Capps, Butner Top Qualifiers at Phoenix
Ron Capps Series points leader Ron Capps took the No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Saturday at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and … Read More
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Antron Brown, Courtney Force, Bo Butler Lead Phoenix NHRA Qualifying
Courtney Force Courtney Force raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday with a track record performance at the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and … Read More
AMSOIL Backing IHRA Opener In Orlando
AMSOIL has signed on as the title sponsor of the inaugural International Hot Rod Ass’n Nitro Nationals at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida. The IHRA Drag Racing Series season-opener … Read More
Torrence, Capps, Anderson Win at Pomona
Steve Torrence, Greg Anderson and Ron Capps celebrate in the Winners Circle at Pomona NHRA Ron Capps raced to his first Funny Car victory in nearly a year Sunday at … Read More
Torrence, Beckman, Anderson Top Pomona Qualifying
Jack Beckman NHRA Jack Beckman picked up right where he left off last season by racing to the No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car Saturday at the Circle K … Read More
Schumacher, Hight, Butner Lead NHRA Winternationals Qualifying
Tony Schumacher Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) led Friday's qualifying sessions for Sunday's season-opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway … Read More
The International Hot Rod Association Names Mike Dunn As President
Mike Dunn IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRGSE), proud portfolio company of TPG; parent company to the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA); one the fastest-growing professional racing circuits globally, today, announced … Read More
John Force Racing Wraps Up Successful Test Session In Phoenix
John Force The quartet of John Force Racing race cars wrapped up a successful four days of NHRA pre-season testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park today. John Force Racing … Read More
Will the Electric Car kill NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, F1, etc? (Update)
UPDATE Bill Nye is getting a lot of press lately by suggesting NASCAR ought to be racing electric cars (below). I was rather disappointed with the reaction from NASCAR fans, … Read More
NHRA Drops National Record Back-Up Policy
NHRA's competition committee announced Monday that the longstanding 1-percent back-up policy to certify national record performances in the NHRA Mello Yello Series, J&A Service Pro Mod Series, and Lucas Oil … Read More
Alan Johnson will tune Brittany Force’s Top Fueler in 2016
John Force Racing has confirmed Alan Johnson will be Brittany Force's crew chief for the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season … Read More
Laughlin Motorsports Teams Up with Gas Monkey Garage For 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Series in Pro Stock
Gas Monkey Garage Chevrolet Camaro Laughlin Motorsports and Gas Monkey Garage announced a partnership today for a Pro Stock entry in the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello drag racing series with … Read More
Film chronicling Erica Enders’ first title run to debut in Pomona
Erica Enders "Racing in Red", a film documenting Erica Enders' 2014 Pro Stock world championship, is set to debut in Southern California before the start of the 2016 NHRA Mello … Read More
IHRA Announces the Appointment of a New Interim President
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) (the "Company") (www.IHRA.com) announced that the IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company has appointed Mr. Skooter Peaco, … Read More
Gerber named NHRA vice president of sales, chief development officer
Brad Gerber, a skilled sales executive with vast experience in the world of automotive publishing and digital media, has been named NHRA vice president of sales and chief development officer. … Read More
Larry Dixon released
Larry Dixon National Speed Sport News is reporting that Larry Dixon has been released by Bob Vandergriff Racing and is seeking another ride, a team management position, or a media … Read More
Johnson to remain consultant for Torrence
Steve Torrence, who put up career best performance numbers last year after veteran Alan Johnson came on board as a consultant to crew chief Richard Hogan, has stamped himself as … Read More
Southland Truck Partners With NHRA
Southland Truck & Trailer, a leading distributor of high-quality heavy duty trucks and trailers, was named the official heavy duty truck dealership of NHRA on Tuesday. "Through this great sponsorship … Read More
Pedregon Talks About Stepping Into TV Booth
Tony Pedregon This extended Q&A marks the third in a series with FOX Sports motor sports personalities to be highlighted over the next several months. Two-time NHRA Funny Car champion … Read More
New ownership confident it will revive NHRA Kansas Nationals
Coughlin at Topeka in 2013 After nearly two years in limbo, Heartland Park Topeka has new ownership. That should excite local race fans as it virtually guarantees the NHRA Mello … Read More
Kalitta Motorsports, Toyota expand relationship
Kalitta Motorsports has announced the expansion of its relationship with Toyota. In addition to teaming with the DHL Toyota Camry Funny Car driven by Del Worsham and the Patrón-backed Toyota … Read More
JFR And Simpson Performance Products Extend Sponsorship Through 2018
At the conclusion of the PRI Show in Indianapolis John Force Racing and Simpson Performance Products agreed to extend their sponsorship through the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series … Read More
Shawn Langdon To Remain With DSR
Shawn Langdon Shawn Langdon has been hired to drive full time in 2016 for Don Schumacher Racing in the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, giving DSR a world … Read More