Additionally, Lohnes drops the hottest rumors surrounding the NHRA on this week of the PRI show in. NHRAs Scrappers team is growing in the Camping World Drag Racing Series. The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will make history when Pro Stock newcomer David Cuadra lines up alongside brothers Fernando Jr. and Cristian and their father, Fernando Sr., during Pro Stock Q4 Saturday at zMAX Dragway. One thing Ive learned is that it takes a lot of good people to make everything happen. I dont want to be out on an island, Hight said Friday night after grabbing the provisional No. That could NOT have been fun. This is the spot for any 'tween seasons news or rumors you've heard or read. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season The sport of NHRA Drag Racing was built on rivalries and there is currently none more intense or fascinating than the battle between Pro Stock powerhouses KB Racing and Elite Motorsports. A recent article on. Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. about RUMOR MILL - SINGLE CAR TF TEAM EXPANDING TO INCLUDE FUNNY CAR? In it will be a few surprises. The last time he made a pass in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was 2019 when he raced in the Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. NHRA Drag Racing, Top Fuel and Funny Car news and stories - Autoweek It will be interesting to see if they can keep on this trail, once Head Racing and Blake Alexander returns to competition. There had been rumors that Pacific Raceways in suburban Seattle may be running out of time, but that time has apparently been given a reprieve and the Kent, Wash., facility isn't going anywhere . In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated in recent years, fresh faces are showing up in winner's circle photos and top-end No. The. There's a storm brewing for NHRA Pro Stock driver and Competition Eliminator Robin Hood, Rodger Brogdon. B. Torrence, Hagan . The most significant surprise (or maybe not) will be the return of Route 66 Raceway with a June date. RUMOR MILL - NO MORE YELLOW AND BLACK IN PRO STOCK? So hang tight, tighten belts, place bets and wait, along with us, for all to be revealed. Pruett's . He was up at the start of the season, leading the standings for several events, but found issues in the middle. Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Dallas Glenn. After a successful 2021 season, John Force Racing stopped by the NHRA Stage at PRI to talk about what's ahead for the 2022 season. There is a lot happening as NHRA speeds into what figures to be a very promising 2022 season, but weve managed to lock down 10 noteworthy storylines that every race fan should be following. Most times, the KB vs. Elite rivalry is civil, but there have been instances where its become heated and there is an obvious reason for that. Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord, Langdon, B. Torrence, Enders, Stoffer conquer St. Louis, Langdon, B. Torrence, Enders, Stoffer conquer St. Louis 1 qualifying position of his career on Saturday, Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers and Truck Bodies Chevrolet COPO Camaro scored his first win of the season and third of his career Sunday at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Tony Stewart is starting his own team with Leah driving top fuel and Matt Hagan driving funny car. 1 qualifier snapshots. That dynamic has changed largely due to the success of Torrence Racing, which primarily fields cars for Billy and Steve Torrence, although they have a long history of offering assistance to other racers. Force had that big explosion blow the body sky high! Glenn was impressive in his three victories, leading to his selection as the Rookie of the Year while Koretsky also scored an emotional win at the Fall Charlotte event. From what we are told, some rumblings will come to light very soon in the Pro Stock community. 1 qualifier awards, and Matt Hartford is elated to be in the mix. Hight, who rose from crew member to driver to President of the organization and three-time champion, said, Thats bullshit, 100 percent. Word has it the NHRA will release its 21-race schedule soon. Hart, DeJoria, Cuadra, and Herrera are four-wide leaders on Friday in Charlotte With two qualifying runs in in the books, Josh Hart, Alexis DeJoria, Cristian Cuadra, and Gaige Herrera are the. The nitro ranks will be changed in 2022 and NHRAs Silly Season is fully charged and roaring ahead, with announcements due to come as rapidly as eight cylinders on full song. Anderson won five times in 2021 and his HendrickCars.com Camaro was arguably the best car in the class for the entire season so its difficult to imagine he wont hit the pay window at least once this season. Hopefully Greg will still have a seat somewhere. Former NHRA champ Tanner Gray to run Martinsville Truck race, Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord, Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord The end of the 2023 racing season in October means the end of a 65-year run for Bandimere Speedway, the nationally renowned drag strip west of Denver in Jefferson County. Preview the new season with the first 2022 issue of NHRA National There will be many changes in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro pits next year. All logos and images are reserved. News. NHRA legend Tom the Mongoose McEwen dies aged 81, Inaugural Virginia Nationals yields wins for C. Force, Torrence, Inaugural Virginia Nationals yields wins for C. Force, Torrence He later went on to win again in Charlotte to prove it wasn't a fluke. Latino is the owner of the Titan Race Engines brand. With this development, one has to wonder if the Jegs All-Stars program could be on the chopping block since it was the brainchild of Scott Woodruff, who left the company back in July. Way back in 2005, an 11-year-old fan met rookie Funny Car driver Robert Hight. For Nostalgia race fans the two capitals of drag racing reside in the rolling hills of Bowling Green, Ky., at Bend Raceway and the Southern California Desert at Famoso Drag Strip. B. Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin Jr. win NHRA Arizona Nationals, Kalitta, Hight, Butner win NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, Kalitta, Hight, Butner win NHRA Winternationals at Pomona 1 qualifying position for the Auto Club Finals at Pomona, Calif. If John gave me the truck and trailer and race cars and the team and the sponsorship tomorrow, I wouldnt take it. B. New Teams, new crew chiefs, and unsubstantiated rumors. Hart, DeJoria, Cuadra and Herrera lead Friday NHRA qualifiers at Charlotte RACER 13:42 29-Apr-23 DeJoria Powers to Front at NHRA Four-Wides AutoWeek 13:08 29-Apr-23 Drag racing explained The Chronicle 12:22 29-Apr-23 Hart, DeJoria, Cuadra, and Herrera are four-wide leaders on Friday in Charlotte NHRA - Official Site 03:51 29-Apr-23 NHRA News, Information, Updates, Expert Analysis and Opinions - Motorsport NHRA announces revised tentative schedule, NHRA puts season on 30-day hold Circle K 4Wide NHRA Nationals on tap this weekend, Bandimere Speedway to Close After 65 Years in Operation, Elite signs Pete Berner for Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Brown, Hagan, Glenn Reign Supreme at Las Vegas NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Fifth NHRA Four-Wide Nevada Nationals this week on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals Comes to Bend Raceway and Famoso Dragstrip. All entry fees and crew passes will be honored for the rescheduled event. Heres hoping Conrad Kalitta, team owner, has the patience to allow the two Top Fuel drivers and their 2022 teams to gel. This weekend the NHRAs Camping World Drag Racing Series alights at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside Phoenix, AZ for the final time. Salinas loves to race, evidenced by his Pro Mod appearances in addition to Top Fuel; will he return next year or sit this one out? about RUMOR MILL - CREW CHIEF CAROUSEL WILL BEGIN TURNING AFTER POMONA. Johnson, Torrence, Enders win NHRA Arizona Nationals, Kalitta, Beckman, Coughlin win at 60th NHRA Winternationals, Kalitta, Beckman, Coughlin win at 60th NHRA Winternationals Bandimere Speedway to Close After 65 Years in Operation April 21, 2023 Anne Proffit 2 The NHRA Allstar Shootout events will feature competition amongst the top eight NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car drivers based on qualifying results this season. NHRA Insider Podcast 3.5 Rumors, Scoops, and Top Fuel's Newest Team Owner 00:00:00 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Josh Hart join host Brian Lohnes for two. Clay Millican is expected to continue with Stringer Performance and Mike Kloeber, but thats not written in stone. If John gave me the team right now, I wouldnt take it. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Seattle will also take its traditional place on July 29-31. as the anchor leg of the Western Swing after the races in Denver and Sonoma. Justin Bond stayed perfect during the 2023 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, picking up his second straight win on Sunday as part of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. He is licensed in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes. By now, most NHRA fans should be familiar with the story of Alligator Farmer turned Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Jerry Savoie, who once famously said that he just wanted to win one race but has so far achieved much more with 14 wins and a world. On this race-week episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, National Dragster Sr. Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk all things Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Now here's the real twist, if the rumors floating around Maple Grove Raceway prove to have substance, will there be a connection or alliance to Greg Anderson and the KB Racing brand as well? 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Force after 150th win: The monkey taught me so much, John Force scores 150th Funny Car win Four-Wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series contests are an anomaly. All The World's A Stage(-ing) Duel: Langdon and Buginga Tell All | NHRA At the PRI Show in December, the NHRA booth was flooded with inquiries which leads one to think that there is something special brewing. The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte will have almost as much happening off the track as on, including a four-wide skydive "race," stage shows, autograph sessions, marching bands, and much, much more. News | NHRA Tony Schumacher is returning to Top Fuel with the intent of earning a ninth title, one that would cement his standing in the category. Langdon, B. Torrence, Enders, Stoffer conquer St. Louis, Beckman, Crampton, Line, Savoie win NHRA in Reading, Beckman, Crampton, Line, Savoie win NHRA in Reading Nitro racers will compete in all 22 events while Pro Stock teams have an 18-race calendar and Pro Stock Motorcycle team will participate in 16 events. Alexander, Hight, Coughlin Jr., Tonglet conquer Sonoma, John Force scores first victory of the year, John Force scores first victory of the year Brown will also share an alliance with Justin Ashleys Davis Motorsports team. Sun, 2022-09-04 12:14 {loadposition banner4} Word has it the NHRA will release its 21-race schedule soon. All Series . The Phoenix event is scheduled for Feb. 25-27, one week after the traditional season-opener in Pomona. The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals will be the final race at Denvers Bandimere Speedway. Torrence stretches Top Fuel lead with victory, Todd, Torrence, Nobile and Arana Jr. win opening Countdown round, Todd, Torrence, Nobile and Arana Jr. win opening Countdown round Browse through the latest in-depth news for for teams, drivers, and constructors with videos, photos, interviews, and more. November 23, 2021 S. Torrence, Capps, Butner, Hines win Virginia NHRA Nationals, NHRA reveals 24-race calendar for 2020 NASCAR Truck Oct 25, 2019. 27 Apr - 30 Apr. Bandimere Speedway in Jefferson County will close in October With her strong finish to the season, including a win at Bristol in the Countdown and strong performances throughout that seven-race span, Alexis DeJoria could hoist the new Toyota Supra quickly into title contention. Todd, McMillen, T. Gray, Tonglet win at U.S. Nationals, Beckman, B. Torrence, Kramer, Krawiec win at Brainerd, Beckman, B. Torrence, Kramer, Krawiec win at Brainerd The event, which follows the unique four-across format, is the fifth of the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series. Hight, Crampton, Butner, Hines win NHRA Gatornationals, B. Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin Jr. win NHRA Arizona Nationals, B. Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin Jr. win NHRA Arizona Nationals Hight, Torrence are champions, Kalitta, Beckman take Pomona wins, B. From what we are told, some rumblings will come to light very soon in the Pro Stock community. Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season. Also Face Book Racing in Top Fuel ? Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers: Who's helping move the drag racing needle? It is expected to have 22-races and only two three-race swings. Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season, Tanner Gray's 'odd' path from NHRA champ to NASCAR driver, Tanner Gray's 'odd' path from NHRA champ to NASCAR driver We are told the Western Swing will return to its traditional routine of Denver to Seattle to Sonoma. They will be running the full 21-race NHRA schedule in 2023. Line does have significant ties to the division, so this isn't exactly an unbelievable rumor. Browns move from hired driver to team owner has been in the works for several seasons. Langdon scores first Funny Car win in NHRA four-wide nationals, John Force Racing dominates NHRA nitro results in Houston, John Force Racing dominates NHRA nitro results in Houston After qualifying No. The Chiefs of Gainesville: Andrew Hines and Rob Flynn speak! Though not officially announced, its new 2022 rules book lays out what the class will be, and what you can and can't race. Just days after clinching the 2022 NHRA Funny Car title, Ron Capps confirmed part of the recent speculation regarding his future of racing in the sport and announced he will not be returning to Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) after 17-years with the team. Id say its looking really good right now, he said, but cautioned that nothing ever is certain until contracts are signed on the dotted line. Johnson Jr., Torrence, Anderson, Hines win at Bandimere, Torrence and Hagan win New England Nationals, Torrence and Hagan win New England Nationals Wondering who DSR will pick up for the open slots. With three semifinal finishes and a third-place ranking, Alexis DeJoria is off to her best start to a season in nearly a decade, and her provisional No. Brown joins host Brian Lohnes on this episode to tell the epic tale of how he found himself in the car and what it was like to do something he had never done in drag racing. 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Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season, B. The 66-year-old Tobler enjoyed a successful NHRA career that spans nearly 50 years, including 11 years as a member . As many had predicted, qualifying was close in all four Camping World Series eliminators, particularly Pro Stock. RUMOR MILL - PAST CHAMPION RETURNING TO RACE PRO STOCK? Last year, there were 11 NHRA Pro Mod events won by five different drivers including season champ Jose Gonzalez, Justin Bond, Steve Jackson, Jeffrey Barker, Lyle Barnett, and J.R. Gray. NHRA Funny Car racer Robert Hight minced no words in discrediting the rumor that he is leaving John Force Racing to start his own team. Mountain Motor Pro Stock (MMPS) is taking wings within NHRAs community, with more drivers and teams signing up for the class and with acknowledged door-slammer professionals getting involved. The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat racer rejuvenated his career with the addition of crew chief John Collins, who exited DSR when Tommy Johnson Jr.s car was parked due to lack of funding. Antron Brown Goes Outlaw Racing and Tells All, plus PRI Show Rumors! | NHRA Tasca scores first NHRA win in almost seven years, S. Torrence and Hight win in Topeka Additionally, Lohnes drops the hottest rumors surrounding the NHRA on this week of the PRI show in Indiana, where many of them will be brought to light and either confirmed or denied. 2 at the three preceding events on Phoenix, Pomona, and Las Vegas, it should be no surprise that Alexis DeJorias Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota sits No. Tony Stewart's two-car NHRA team that debuts in 2022 will have factory support and sponsorship from Dodge/Mopar . Designed for new-era muscle cars including (but not limited to) the Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro, and Ford Mustang, the Factory X class has some similarities to the already popular Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown but there are also some very significant differences. The aforementioned list has 14 names on it which begs that question; which four dont finish in the Top 10? Uusing composite components, they will also be approximately 800 pounds lighter than their Factory Stock counterparts which means they are expected to be six-second, 200-mph race cars from the start.