Video: Hight explodes, wins, sent to hospital
Robert Hight Robert Hight got the win at the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals but suffered a huge explosion that sent his car into the wall. Hight exited the car and … Read More
Category: Drag Racing
Torrence, Hight, Coughlin, Jr., Ellis On Pole in St. Louis
Steve Torrence Steve Torrence piloted his Top Fuel dragster to the No. 1 spot during the final round of qualifying Saturday evening in front of a sold-out crowd at the … Read More
Announcing New Divergent Racing Safety Alliance
Their first order of business has to be the lethal catch-fences. A simple proposed solution. When it comes to racing safety, drivers, sanctioning bodies, safety organizations, clubs, series, track owners, … Read More
Torrence, Todd, Nobile, Arana, Jr. Win in Reading
J.R. Todd J.R. Todd moved into the Funny Car points lead with his second straight victory of 2018 on Sunday at the 34th Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. … Read More
Millican, C. Force, Gray, Smith No.1 Qualifiers in Reading
Clay Millican Clay Millican powered to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Saturday at the 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Courtney Force (Funny … Read More
Millican, C. Force, Enders, Smith Top Opening Qualifying at Reading
Courtney Force Courtney Force raced to the provisional qualifying lead in Funny Car on Friday at the 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Clay Millican (Top Fuel), … Read More
McMillen, Todd, Gray, Tonglet Wins at NHRA U.S. Nationals
J.R. Todd J.R. Todd, an Indianapolis native, powered his DHL Toyota Camry Funny Car to victory for the second time in a row Monday at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance … Read More
Salinas, Todd, Gray, Krawiec Still On Top In U.S. Nationals Qualifying
Mike Salinas Mike Salinas remained in the top spot Saturday for Top Fuel at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. … Read More
Salinas, Todd, Gray, Krawiec Lead Open Day of U.S. Nationals Qualifying
J.R. Todd Defending Funny Car event winner J.R. Todd powered to the top of the category Friday evening during the single qualifying session at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. … Read More
Chevy renews NHRA sponsorship
NHRA officials have announced that Chevrolet has renewed their longstanding relationship as the official truck of the NHRA. Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized … Read More
Allegiant Becomes Official Airline Of NHRA
Allegiant Airlines Allegiant has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official airline of NHRA. The new partnership with Allegiant, which offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet, is effective … Read More
Final weekend TV Ratings
NBCSN deals NASCAR and IndyCar massive losses Network Event Location Day TotalViewers 18-49Viewers 2018Rating 2017Rating % Chg NBCSN NASCAR Cup race (L) Bristol Sat 2,326,000 542,000 1.39 2.25 -38.2% NBCSN … Read More
Veteran racer, 80, killed when jet dragster crashes at U.P. speedway
Green Mamba Jet NORWAY, MI – A veteran drag racer who spent decades entertaining crowds died in a crash Friday at the Norway Speedway track in the Upper Peninsula. Doug … Read More
Billy Torrence Scores First-Career NHRA Victory
Billy Torrence Billy Torrence picked up his first career Top Fuel victory with a win on Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Jack Beckman (Funny … Read More
B. Torrence, Hight, Enders, Smith Take Top Qualifiers
Robert Hight Robert Hight raced to his second No. 1 qualifying position of the season and the 59th of his career at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International … Read More
Brown, Hight, Enders, Smith Lead Opening Round Of Qualifying at Brainerd
Antron Brown Antron Brown is the preliminary No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway and is shaping into a contender for … Read More
DENSO Renews its Title Sponsorship of the NHRA Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals for 3 Years
Vegas 4-wide For the next three years, DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading DENSO automotive supplier DENSO Corp., will serve as the title sponsor of the … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings
It looks like NASCAR fans prefer road racing and they prefer network TV over cable TV as ratings were up big this past weekend, instead of being down double digits … Read More
Brown, Capps, Gray Win in NHRA Northwest Nationals
Antron Brown Antron Brown finally snapped a year-long winless streak on Sunday as the three-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion scored his first victory of the season – beating out … Read More
Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin, Jr. Secure No. 1 Qualifiers
Matt Hagan Matt Hagan secured his fourth No. 1 qualifier in Funny Car this season Saturday at the 31st annual CatSpot NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Steve Torrence (Top … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings
Alexander Rossi drew more people to watch this year than last Sunday's IndyCar Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on NBCSN produced 648,000 average viewers thanks to the NASCAR fans who … Read More
Blake Alexander Scores Second Career NHRA Win
Blake Alexander California native Blake Alexander brought home the second Top Fuel victory of his career in front of a sellout crowd at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals … Read More
Millican, C.Force, Anderson, Krawiec On Pole at Sonoma
Clay Millican Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are No. 1 qualifiers in their respective categories following Saturday's … Read More