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NHRA NEWS: MANY POPULAR NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES STARS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT SEMA SHOW

By NHRA Media Center  |  October 26, 2010
Many of the most popular drivers in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will be available to sign autographs at the 2010 SEMA Show
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Over two dozen winners crowned during World Finals Nitro Jam weekend

By Larry Crum  |  October 20, 2010
, Va. (October 19, 2010) – After four full days of championship drag racing, the IHRA World Finals Nitro Jam finally came to a close with the crowning of the
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Hall, Johnson win Summit SuperSeries titles

By Larry Crum  |  October 17, 2010
, Va. (October 16, 2010) – It is one of the most lucrative and prestigious awards in sportsman drag racing today and on Saturday night two drivers from complet
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Lagana wins first Top Fuel championship with Saturday Nitro Jam victory

By Larry Crum  |  October 17, 2010
PETERSBURG, Va. (October 16, 2010) – It was an event 12 years in the making. After a spectacular crash in 1999 that nearly took his life, millions of dollars
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After a stunning sweep in Epping, ‘Chicago Fire’ team looks to continue success

By Larry Crum  |  October 11, 2010
, Va. (October 11, 2010) – After a stunning sweep of the Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field in Epping last month, Rick Krafft and the “Chicago Fire” team
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Friendly rivals add flare to Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car field

By Larry Crum  |  July 29, 2010
“It makes it fun. We are all very competitive, but we are all also willing to help,” Nichols said. “Everyone is different, obviously, but that is wha
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AEROSPACE COMPONENTS NAMED CLASS SPONSOR FOR NHRA UNLEASHED PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL EVENTS

By   |  June 29, 2010
GLENDORA, Calif. (June 29, 2010) — NHRA has signed Aerospace Components as class sponsors for the Outlaw class and all the Heads-Up classes at the NHRA Unleashed
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Big weekend for Boychuk at River Cree Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals

By Larry Crum  |  June 27, 2010
, Alberta (June 27, 2010) – It was a great day for Canadian race fans and an even better day for Canadian racers during championship Sunday at the River Cree R
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IN BATTLE OF SMITHS IN PRO MOD, RICKIE GETS FIRST ROUND WIN AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

By   |  June 26, 2010
NORWALK, Ohio – Veteran drag racer Rickie Smith beat three-time NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series winner and current points leader Von Smith i
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Largest crowd ever at RMR witnesses history during Salt Lake Nitro Jam finale

By Larry Crum  |  June 19, 2010
WEST VALLEY CITY TOP FUEL DRAGSTER DAY 2 PROSTALGIA FUNNY CAR DAY 2PRO FUEL DRAGSTER DAY 2ELITE 8 TOP DRAGSTERELITE 8 TOP SPORTSMANMark Tyacke, Provo, Utah, '95 Ber
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'Mr. Explosive' Mark Sanders wins loaded Prostalgia field on opening night at Salt Lake Nitro Jam

By Larry Crum  |  June 18, 2010
, Utah (June 18, 2010) – What a debut. With an entire state watching the new Nitro Jam made its debut at Rocky Mountain Raceways and the show certainly left f
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NHRA UNLEASHED PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL THRILLS RACERS AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY

By   |  June 15, 2010
GLENDORA, Calif. (June 15, 2010) — The first NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event took over Atlanta Dragway the past weekend with thrilling ‘door sl
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Nitro Jam partners with Utah Sports Commission for upcoming Salt Lake Nitro Jam

By Larry Crum  |  June 1, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY for ticket information. About Feld Motor Sports Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in outdoor and specialized arena and stadium-based motor spo
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Canada’s biggest race returns June 25-27 at Castrol Raceway

By Larry Crum  |  May 27, 2010
, Alberta (May 27, 2010) – When it comes to racing in Canada no one does it better than Castrol Raceway. Featuring the biggest lineup of cars and stars each an
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New batch of stars headline Nitro Jam’s western swing

By Larry Crum  |  May 25, 2010
SALT LAKE CITY Included in the list of Prostalgia Nitro Funny Car teams preparing for the trip to Salt Lake City are Dale Pulde in the legendary “War Eagle&rdquo
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River Cree returns as title sponsor of Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals

By Larry Crum  |  May 18, 2010
, Alberta (May 18, 2010) – IHRA and Castrol Raceway is pleased to announce that the River Cree Resort and Casino will return as title sponsor of the Rocky Mountai
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Smallwood makes big splash in Pro Fuel debut after near accident

By Larry Crum  |  May 12, 2010
ROCKINGHAM “I was the first pair out and of course I was honored to be racing against Mitch King. I was first off the line and the car was on a clean, straight r
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Beautiful weather, plenty of excitement on tap for this weekend's Nitro Jam at Rockingham Dragway

By Larry Crum  |  April 30, 2010
ROCKINGHAMwww.nitrojam.com and if you act now you can save $10 off and adult general admission pass by purchasing your tickets online. Get ready for “The Fastes
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Field is set, stage is ready – bring on the Tournament of Champions

By Larry Crum  |  April 26, 2010
ROCKINGHAM TOP SPORTSMANSUPER STOCKSTOCK Jay Bunce, Lisa Collier, Allen Constantine, John Dustin, David Elrod, Jacob Elrod, Ron Folk, Lauren Freer, Brendan George, To
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Massey gearing up for return to ‘The Rock’

By Larry Crum  |  April 12, 2010
, N.C. The new Nitro Jam format replaces traditional qualifying and eliminations with a two-night race-only format that crowns a different winner at the conclusion of
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Thunder Road Raceway Park returns to IHRA

By Larry Crum  |  April 9, 2010
NORWALKwww.thunderroadracewaypark.com or check back with www.ihra.com for the latest news and updates.

Multi-talented female racer Cherissa Smallwood joins Nitro Jam

By Larry Crum  |  April 2, 2010
NORWALK “I always knew I would race and that my dad would build the cars and in him doing so he has provided me a safe and fast reacting car to show off my drivi
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U.S. 131 Track Improvements Almost Complete

By Larry Crum  |  March 29, 2010
MARTINwww.us131msp.com to view US 131 Motorsports Park’s 2010 schedule of events.

Litton unveils new look as team prepares for huge Spring Nitro Jam

By   |  March 24, 2010
While Litton stole the show on Sunday, Del Cox Jr. brought home the victory Saturday night. Cox bested Lagana for the first time this season in the opening round bef
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Domingue makes splash in Pro Fuel debut

By Larry Crum  |  March 17, 2010
NORWALK “I will tell you that car was on the pass of the weekend before it started to shake,” Evans said. “I pedaled it four times in that round and
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Litton repeats as Mardi Gras champion

By Larry Crum  |  March 7, 2010
For the second straight year Mardi Gras Nitro Jam provided sold out crowds and thrilling on-track action as State Capitol Raceway hosted two straight nights of packed stands and Mardi Gras fun capped off by the crowning of champions Sunday afternoon.

NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO CALL ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD HOME IN 2010

By   |  February 4, 2010
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will once again be televised in 16 one-hour shows on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD, with coverage from select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events.
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It's a Hit: New Nitro Jam format draws largest Friday crowd in IHRA history

By Larry Crum  |  January 30, 2010
FRIDAY'S PALM BEACH NITRO JAM RESULTS Pro Fuel Dragster Day 1 -- Bill Evans, Spitzer, 5.469, 267.43 def. Jeff Hamelink, Dragster, 5.538, 238.64. WEST PALM BEACH, Fl
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Palm Beach International hosts sold out Nitro Jam

By Larry Crum  |  January 30, 2010
Top Fuel Dragster -- Bobby Lagana Jr., 6.339 seconds, 136.52 mph def. Del Cox Jr., 10.158 seconds, 80.78 mph. Pro Fuel Dragster -- Bill Evans, 5.498, 263.26 def. Mich
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NHRA EXTENDS K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE CONTRACT

By   |  January 28, 2010
.” Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA has 80,000 members and 140 member tracks nationwide. As the primary sanctioning body for
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