The NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Drag Racing community is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Toyota U.S. Nationals, a milestone event that pays tribute to the rich history and enduring legacy of drag racing. Scheduled to take place at the Indianapolis Raceway Park, this iconic event will […]
August 26, 2024, Indianapolis, IN (Motor Sports NewsWire) — Jason Dierdorff has been appointed the NHRA Director of Event Security and Logistics, according to NHRA officials. Based out of the NHRA’s Indianapolis headquarters, Dierdorff brings a plethora of experience to the role. He has been a member of the community since 1999 and was previously […]
As the 2024 NHRA season unfolds, the prospect of John Force clinching a 17th Funny Car Championship has moved from a distant possibility to an increasingly tangible reality. Known for his unparalleled success and dominance in drag racing, Force’s potential to secure yet another title is influenced by a series of strategic developments and shifting […]
For the remainder of the season, Force will be replaced by Jack Beckman, but get this: Force will receive all of Beckman’s points even though he is sidelined. For the next eight races of the NHRA season, Jack Beckman, the 2012 Funny Car champion, will start in lieu of John Force. John Force also has […]
This weekend, Brainerd International Raceway will host the 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the fastest show on Earth. The two-time Top Fuel World Champion Brittany Force will be competing in the drag racing qualifying sessions tomorrow in an attempt to win her first race of the year. As the daughter of renowned dragster John […]
BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 15, 2024) – After nearly four years away, Jack Beckman is thrilled to return to Funny Car racing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and he is even more excited with the opportunity in front of him, which begins with this weekend’s 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd […]
August 8, 2024, Indianapolis, Ind. The NHRA Racer Advantage program, which provides a plethora of advantages and exclusive deals created only for NHRA racers and members, is an exciting aspect of any NHRA membership. Through the NHRA Racer Advantage program, racers can access special privileges like the following by obtaining an NHRA Competition License and […]
Two weeks after a horrific crash and subsequent traumatic brain injury during the Virginia Nationals in North Dinwiddie, Virginia, NHRA legend John Force was taken out of intensive care on Friday. The 75-year-old patient was admitted to a Richmond, Virginia, hospital’s acute neuro care unit. According to a statement from John Force Racing, Force still […]
