Reporter's Notepad
September 15, 2012 Krawiec continues building Shakedown Nationals
For Eddie Krawiec, the two-time and reigning NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, the stakes are high and the pressure intense, as he leads his field into drag racing's Countdown to the Championship.
August 14, 2012 NHRA approves cockpit canopy for Top Fuel
NHRA Technical Dept. officials announced today that a cockpit canopy for Top Fuel dragsters has been approved for use starting with this weekend's NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, Minn.
August 10, 2012 NHRA forms Sportsman motorcycle series
NHRA announced the formation of the NHRA Screamin' Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series that will compete at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013.
The NHRA Technical Department has granted conceptual approval of a prototype cockpit canopy submitted by Aerodine Composites Group, which was originally designed by Don Schumacher Racing.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – During last month's Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Blake Alexander made his Bristol debut behind the wheel of a nitro Funny Car. It wasn't his first trip through Thunder Valley, however, as Alexander is just one of the many professional racers who started a career…
July 16, 2012 Lawrence surprises in TAD, Payne sweeps TAFC at Woodburn
At the Les Schwab Challenge Western Regional event at Woodburn Dragstrip, Gregg Lawrence came from the last spot in the field to take down championship contenders Joey Severance and Chris Demke for Top Alcohol Dragster honors, and all-time great Jay Payne outlasted a top-flight field of Top Alcohol Funny Cars…
June 22, 2012 Whiteley wins 5th in a row; Williams back on top
Jim Whiteley won Top Alcohol Dragster for the fifth year in a row at the Western Regional event at Bandimere Speedway, and former Division 5 champion Kirk Williams overcame quicker cars with unerring consistency to score in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
June 14, 2012 Reichert, Ferro survive close calls for pivotal wins
If Bill Reichert ends up with a record sixth Top Alcohol Dragster championship this year, he can look back on the Midwest Regional at Route 66 Raceway outside Chicago and know that it probably wouldn't have happened if he hadn't won this race.
One of the largest NHRA autograph sessions on the circuit, Bristol Dragway's Fan Fest has become a favorite attraction for fans in Thunder Valley. More than two-dozen NHRA competitors will sign autographs and meet with fans during the event, set to take place after the conclusion of Pro Qualifying at…
It is no secret the June 15-17 Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals are a hit with fans of all ages. Now, however, kids have another great reason to head to Bristol Dragway to share the nitro-burning excitement with their dad on Father's Day...free admission.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Championship team owner Victor Cagnazzi has been selected as one of just 69 individuals in the world to receive a new COPO Chevrolet Camaro, courtesy of Berger Chevrolet.
TOPEKA, Kan. – Jay Payne, driver of the FireIce Ford Mustang Top Alcohol Funny Car, might be a California native, but he always feels right at home at Heartland Park Topeka.
There is a winner and a loser in each drag race and bowing match.
May 10, 2012 Evans, Hilsabeck and Turner get weekend sweeps
While Saturday's sold out Mardi Gras Nitro Jam was marred with weather, Sunday's finale more than made up for it.
May 01, 2012 IHRA Nitro Jam returns to State Capitol Raceway
The International Hot Rod Association Nitro Jam series returns to State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, La. on May 4-5 for the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam presented by Domino's Pizza.
Hector Arana Jr. and the Lucas Oil Buell team were selected as Pro Stock Motorcycle's Full Throttle Hard-Working Crew Award winners for the 25th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Super Start Batteries. Arana Jr. qualified No. 2 at the event and raced to a runner-up finish.
It is one of the most important names in drag racing history and this weekend at the Mardi Gras Nitro Jam presented by Domino's Pizza at State Capitol Raceway the world famous "Candies & Hughes" AMSOIL Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car will return to competition right where the legend began –…
May 01, 2012 NHRA fines DSR crew chief Mike Green
NHRA announced today that it has fined Mike Green, crew chief for Don Schumacher Racing, $5,000 for making a derogatory comment to an NHRA official at last weekend's O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
May 01, 2012 Dreher, Manzo outlast the elements at Indy regional
Jared Dreher made the two best runs of his career to overcome a top-flight Top Alcohol Dragster field at the cold, rainy Midwest Regional opener at Lucas Oil Raceway, and veteran Frank Manzo struggled with the conditions but ultimately prevailed in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Fans of all ages love the Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, but kids now have one more reason to head to Bristol Dragway to share Father's Day with their dads...free admission.
