The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was born at zMAX Dragway, which has been host to the most four-wide events in history as well as some of the wildest moments. Antron Browns AB Motorsports has been in the works for nearly three years and was stymied by last years Coronavirus lockdown. Two-time Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon, too, was in the mix until the final race of the year, where he fell in the first round to Tim Wilkerson. 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. 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. Please keep us folks in the heart of NASCAR country informed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Circle K 4Wide NHRA Nationals on tap this weekend, Zetterstrm Announces Global Partnership with Edelbrock and KW Parts, 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. The 35th annual and likely final race on the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park drag strip outside Phoenix AZ had enough twists and turns to be declared a road course. Antron Brown Goes Outlaw Racing and Tells All, plus PRI Show Rumors! about RUMOR MILL - THE REST OF THE NHRA SCHEDULE? The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will feature thrilling four-wide competition in eight classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod, and Flexjet NHRA Factory. 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. Just when you thought Antron Brown could not get any cooler, he just did. S. Torrence and Hight win in Topeka, S. Torrence, Capps, Butner, Hines win Virginia NHRA Nationals, S. Torrence, Capps, Butner, Hines win Virginia NHRA Nationals As usual, itll take time for both of these stars to gel with their new teams, opening the door for other drivers to take over the class. RUMOR MILL - THE REST OF THE NHRA SCHEDULE? Not that Top Fuel racing has ever been easy, but the bar has been raised for the upcoming season with the confirmed return of eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher, the expected return of past Rookie of the Year Austin Prock, and the emergence of several very competitive single car and/or part-time teams. So sad to see Ken and Judy Black retiring (but happy for them). Brown scores 50th Top Fuel win and first of 2018, Alexander, Hight, Coughlin Jr., Tonglet conquer Sonoma, Alexander, Hight, Coughlin Jr., Tonglet conquer Sonoma Four-Wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series contests are an anomaly. Itll take some massive money infusion to keep him in a dragster, and getting people to sign up, have their names on his dragster, as Laughlin did for the Auto Club Finals, isnt always going to play out. Late last season, Schumacher announced his return for 2022 with the help of the Maynard family. Tony Stewart to run full NHRA schedule in 2023, NASCAR champion Tony Stewart to make NHRA drag racing debut in Las Vegas, NASCAR champion Tony Stewart to make NHRA drag racing debut in Las Vegas NHRA restructures Countdown points eligibility rules, Hight, Torrence are champions, Kalitta, Beckman take Pomona wins, Hight, Torrence are champions, Kalitta, Beckman take Pomona wins 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. Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season Torrence clinches NHRA Top Fuel title with fifth straight win, Capps scores third victory of the NHRA season, Capps scores third victory of the NHRA season If this deal is secured, Tony Schumacher will remain as the team's driver. Staff Report December 10, 2021. RUMOR MILL - SINGLE CAR TF TEAM EXPANDING TO INCLUDE FUNNY CAR? Given what we know now, its fair to say the days of simply showing up at an event and qualifying are just about over and its going to take a lot of work to earn a coveted Top 10 spot. This weekend marks the first of two consecutive four-wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events. There were obvious issues but discerning how to change them isnt a plug-and-play decision. 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. about RUMOR MILL - A LUCRATIVE INDY COMP WINNER BONUS? Todd, Torrence, Nobile and Arana Jr. win opening Countdown round, Todd, McMillen, T. Gray, Tonglet win at U.S. Nationals, Todd, McMillen, T. Gray, Tonglet win at U.S. Nationals The challenging nature of the Four-Wide format provides an extra measure of pride for those racers who are able to conquer side-by-side-by-side racing including John Force Racingteamamtes, Austin Prock and Robert Hight, who celebrated wins in Top. 4 May - 7 May. After two days of qualifying, the fields are set for the second four wide events of the season so now its time to hand out some Wallys. Unofficial Camping World points standings, Prock, Hight, Kramer, and Herrera conquer Charlotte Four-Wide event, Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery, Sunday News and Notes from the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday preview, Force, Tasca, Hartford, and Herrera lead final four-wide qualifying at zMax Dragway, Jerry Savoie revels in early season success of White Alligator team, Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday photo gallery, After fast start to season, DeJoria says, 'It's past time. 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. 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. At this moment, it isn't a return to their former championship-winning stomping grounds. Under the lights at zMax Dragway on Friday night, Josh Hart lit up the scoreboards with a 3.684 in his R+L Carriers dragster to claim the provisional pole position for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals. After four thrilling rounds of qualifying, Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera are the top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle for the Circle K Four Wide Nationals. In front of a packed house at zMax Dragway, qualifying wrapped up for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera emerged as the top professionals in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and. Since news of the Factory X class first broke, there has been a significant amount of interest from would-be racers, manufacturers (both domestic and foreign) and potential sponsors. The nitro ranks in NHRA will look very different next year, thanks to these moves and others that are occurring in back rooms around the country but mostly in Brownsburg, where the bulk of NHRA nitro teams have their operations. If John gave me the team right now, I wouldnt take it. Don Schumacher Racing announced this afternoon that 8-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher will return to the driver's seat for the full 22-race Camping . The most obvious contenders for a first win would have to include Pro Stock racers Troy Coughlin Jr. and Mason McGaha, who have already had a considerable amount of success including Top 10 finishes last season. Tanner Gray's 'odd' path from NHRA champ to NASCAR driver, B. Torrence, Hagan, Anderson, Savoie win NHRA FallNationals, B. Torrence, Hagan, Anderson, Savoie win NHRA FallNationals Browse through the latest in-depth news for for teams, drivers, and constructors with videos, photos, interviews, and more. The rumor gained more legs when it was mentioned on the Fox Broadcast on Sunday. Now, all three races are set to return in a season that is expected to feature 22 national events across the U.S.A. along with the JEGS SPORTSnationals in Columbus. There's a storm brewing for NHRA Pro Stock driver and Competition Eliminator Robin Hood, Rodger Brogdon. If the latter it would be a major loss for the class and for the sport. Additionally, Lohnes drops the hottest rumors surrounding the NHRA on this week of the PRI show in. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Tony Stewart is starting his own team with Leah driving top fuel and Matt Hagan driving funny car. Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord, Langdon, B. Torrence, Enders, Stoffer conquer St. Louis, Langdon, B. Torrence, Enders, Stoffer conquer St. Louis Unlike this season, there will reportedly be "buffer" weeks before and after the NHRA U.S . The most significant surprise (or maybe not) will be the return of Route 66 Raceway with a June date. Sun, 2022-09-18 19:50. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. Now here's the real twist, if the rumors floating around Maple Grove Raceway prove to . about RUMOR MILL - COULD THE LANDSCAPE BE DIFFERENT IN 2023 NHRA PRO STOCK? This weekend the NHRAs Camping World Drag Racing Series alights at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside Phoenix, AZ for the final time. Ditch the rumors; 3-time Funny Car champion Hight is staying put at John Force Racing. Josh Hart looks to finish the job and pick up first four-wide win in Charlotte NHRA announces new Factory Experimental racing class for 2022 Listen to NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA's. The usually dour Dunn even smiled at the season finale son Jon was, thankfully, more emotive over the teams change of fortune as their Dodge Charger found the sweet spot close to the teams, and team owners, hometown. Line does have significant ties to the division, so this isn't exactly an unbelievable rumor. Its extremely likely that the new addition of the screw supercharger attracts new competitors to the Pro Mod class while several existing competitors are rumored to be making the switch. For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. 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. Tony Stewart to join NHRA as team owner in 2022, John Force Racing confirms its return to action, John Force Racing confirms its return to action Tony Stewart to join NHRA as team owner in 2022 He is licensed in both the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes. NASCAR Truck Oct 25, 2019. It was great to see Force arrive at Capps celebration after the Finals were complete, to congratulate him. about RUMOR MILL - CHANGE COMING AT VANCE & HINES? 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 Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers: Who's helping move the drag racing needle? More information about advertising and tracking in our Data protection notice, the List of our partners and in Data protection information center. It makes more sense for the whole infrastructure that we have at John Force Racingthe fab shop, the machine shop to make our own partsit honestly makes more sense with the investment that we have to make for four teams [rather] than just three.. B. Subscribe to our YouTub. Also Face Book Racing in Top Fuel ? 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. Just one team can win the championship which means the other will inevitably be disappointed. Ready for the 63rd Lucas Oil Winternationals in Springtime? NHRA's Brian Lohnes shares his five most memorable moments from the event. With two qualifying runs in in the books, Josh Hart, Alexis DeJoria, Cristian Cuadra, and Gaige Herrera are the provisional pole-sitters at the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. INDIANAPOLIS - Ron Capps has been teasing the news for weeks, but on Friday afternoon at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, the reigning and two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion made it official, announcing the launch of Ron Capps Motorsports. The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals will be the final race at Denvers Bandimere Speedway. One has him leaving the Top Fuel class. 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. Todd captures Funny Car title, takes Pomona win, Torrence clinches NHRA Top Fuel title with fifth straight win, Torrence clinches NHRA Top Fuel title with fifth straight win NHRA is motorsports. RUMOR MILL - NO MORE YELLOW AND BLACK IN PRO STOCK? Everyone in the sport wants to see a return to normalcy this season and the return of the Phoenix, Richmond, and Seattle events will go a long way towards securing that goal. News, driver interviews, and the latest in NHRA drag racing event coverage including the Mello Yello Championship series, schedules and results. From what we are told, some rumblings will come to light very soon in the Pro Stock community. He thanked everyone involved during his time at DSR, but is leaving. B. Torrence, Hagan . 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. Toyota to field GR Supra in 2022 NHRA Funny Car competition . Spittin' Fire and Talking Gators with Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna, Big Names Surrounded By New Faces: Schumacher and Tasca Talk 2023, David Grubnic and Robert Hight talk team, 2023, and relentless competition, Gaige Herrera and Dickie Venables on testing, 2023, and how to succeed, NHRA Insider podcast: Wilkerson, Ashley, and Caruso are racing into 2023, The Late Bloomers: Cruz Pedregon and Leah Pruett talk 2023, NHRA Insider podcast: Koretsky and Millican talk stability for 2023. For the first time in who knows how many years (actually since 1999), Jim Dunn Racing made the top 10 in points with driver Jim Campbell. John Force scores 150th Funny Car win, Hight scores 50th Funny Car win at Sonoma, Hight scores 50th Funny Car win at Sonoma Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord. Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. Last year, Josh Hart, Dallas Glenn, and Kyle Koretsky joined the list of first-time pro winners and there will almost certainly be others to join them in 2022. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated, fresh faces are showing up in the winner's circle and with No. NHRA star Courtney Force steps away from Funny Car racing, Todd captures Funny Car title, takes Pomona win, Todd captures Funny Car title, takes Pomona win Hight, Torrence are champions, Kalitta, Beckman take Pomona wins, B. It will certainly be interesting! Hight said the organization is working on it to bring Prock, the 2019 NHRA rookie of the year, back to the cockpit. While nothing has been officially announced, its been widely rumored that Austin Prock will also make his return in 2022 as a member of the John Force team. If you looked at the weather forecast last night (as we all did), youd have thought wed be in for a delayed start. 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.

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