All logos and images are reserved. 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? Schumacher and Massey Address Firing/Rehiring Rumors Force, Kalitta, Laughlin, Savoie win at U.S. Nationals, J. Our car experts choose every product we feature. He was up at the start of the season, leading the standings for several events, but found issues in the middle. Schumachers return adds to a stacked Top Fuel lineup that could include a dozen or more full-time entries including reigning and four-time world champ Steve Torrence. Bandimere Speedway in Jefferson County will close in October Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers: Who's helping move the drag racing needle? If John gave me the team right now, I wouldnt take it. Salinas, Todd, Butner, Arana Jr. win Four-Wide Nationals, Hight, Crampton, Butner, Hines win NHRA Gatornationals, Hight, Crampton, Butner, Hines win NHRA Gatornationals Tony Schumacher is returning to Top Fuel with the intent of earning a ninth title, one that would cement his standing in the category. Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season 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. Ron Lewis. NHRA's Brian Lohnes shares his five most memorable moments from the event. 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. NHRA News - The Latest News, Articles, Features, Results and More Both Toyota racers, Kalittas J.R. Todd, the 2018 class champion and DeJoria, will need some testing time to learn about the quirks of the new body style. Rahn Tobler, crew chief for the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat team of 2016 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car champion Ron Capps, has retired from DSR last month. Id say theres a better than average chance hes going to be out here at Pomona [in mid-February, when the Winternationals will begin the 2022 season].. 00:00:00. Your email address will not be published. Firebirds granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idahos greater Treasure Valley for 52 years, Tricky Tipster is at it again, and he's cooked up his picks for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. The longest-running major racing event in the Northwest, the Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop, returns to Firebird Raceway May 6-7. Due to the impending weather forecast, this weekends Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Spring Spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has been postponed. So hang tight, tighten belts, place bets and wait, along with us, for all to be revealed. Antron Brown Goes Outlaw Racing and Tells All, plus PRI Show Rumors! On this race-week episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA 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. Ditch the rumors; 3-time Funny Car champion Hight is staying put at John Force Racing. 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. Azerbaijan GP. He didn't just drive it, he won the race! Tony Stewart to join NHRA as team owner in 2022 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. He hinted that current marketing associate Frank TiegsProcks original sponsor with Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist and whose Flav-R-Pac brand is on Brittany Forces dragster this yearwill be involved in Procks team. Former NHRA champ Tanner Gray to run Martinsville Truck race. 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 Antron Brown Goes Outlaw Racing and Tells All, plus PRI Show Rumors! | NHRA Hight, Torrence, Gray, Tonglet prevail in Texas, Torrence stretches Top Fuel lead with victory, Torrence stretches Top Fuel lead with victory For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Insiders In The Desert: Gainesville, Top Fuel Weight Controversy, and Phoenix! Steve Torrence may well win his fifth-straight Camping World NHRA Series Top Fuel title this season, but this much is certain; it wont be easy. Tasca, S. Torrence, McGaha, Hines win in Norwalk, Tasca scores first NHRA win in almost seven years, Tasca scores first NHRA win in almost seven years One thing Ive learned is that it takes a lot of good people to make everything happen. By Susan Wade. B. He said he wasnt interested in following the lead of Top Fuels Antron Brown, who is breaking longtime ties with Don Schumacher Racing after this weekend to form his own team: Oh hell no. The Big Three Talk Southern-Fried Four-Wide, All The World's A Stage(-ing) Duel: Langdon and Buginga Tell All, An NHRA Insider's Guide To The Good, Bad, and Ugly of 2023, The Driver and the Crew Chief: Justin Ashley and Mike Green Talk Winning. Dodge/Mopar Partnership With TSR Looks Brighter, As Capps Announces He The. The first day following the completion of the 2022 NHRA Finals at Pomona and the 2023 announcements are starting! Antron Brown is leaving DSR to start his own team. 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. Line does have significant ties to the division, so this isn't exactly an unbelievable rumor. We may earn money from the links on this page. Force had that big explosion blow the body sky high! Torrence and Hagan win New England Nationals, Tasca, S. Torrence, McGaha, Hines win in Norwalk, Tasca, S. Torrence, McGaha, Hines win in Norwalk 1 seed getting their first choice of opponent. Now, whos going to join the list of first-time winners this season? 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 Richard H Shute. 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. Force, Hagan, Enders, Smith win penultimate races of season. The 66-year-old Tobler enjoyed a successful NHRA career that spans nearly 50 years, including 11 years as a member . Factory X cars will feature a back-half chassis and a 10.5-inch-wide rear tire. The second-generation racer and first in her family not to race a Funny Car, Top Fuels Force has shown the desire to succeed in this class, but has had difficulties performing on race day. 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 Three-time champion had intended to field his own team in 2021 but that was pushed back a year by the pandemic. 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. 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. Don Schumacher's one-car team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series isn't all DSR has going for it this season. Elite Motorsports will be fielding half of the Pro Stock ("Pro Camaro") fields at NHRA national events in 2023 with the following drivers on their roster: For me the only reason to watch a national event is Brittany Force. 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 Though not officially announced, its new 2022 rules book lays out what the class will be, and what you can and can't race. Rumor Mill :::::: | Competition Plus 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. Stewart-Haas Racing Is Struggling and Dodge Rumors - Sportscasting From what we are told, some rumblings will come to light very soon in the Pro Stock community. Pruett's . 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. Force after 150th win: The monkey taught me so much, John Force scores 150th Funny Car win Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Greenbriar Equity Group, a middle-market private equity firm, acquired a majority position in JEGS Automotive, back in February of this year. News | NHRA Anderson finished the year with 99 victories which means hes likely to join an exclusive fraternity of winners that already includes John Force (154), Dan Fletcher (105), Frank Manzo (105), and David Rampy (100). Very good read . The rumors had been swirling throughout the race pits all weekend during the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., and on the first day of the 2022 - 2023 NHRA Camping World Series off-season, the Maynard Family Racing (JCM) team is pleased to confirm the news. The Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected this year. 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. 2021 NHRA "Silly Season" - Post Up News/Rumors About The Upcoming 2021 John Force Racing had its ups and downs, with 16-time Funny Car titleholder John Force deep into the Countdown before the final two races cut him out of contention and placed him fifth. That could NOT have been fun. 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. RUMOR MILL - THE REST OF THE NHRA SCHEDULE? Browse through the latest in-depth news for for teams, drivers, and constructors with videos, photos, interviews, and more. History in the making at Four-Wide Nationals, Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday preview, Josh Hart looks to finish the job and pick up first four-wide win in Charlotte, Five unforgettable moments from the Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, After Pomona wreck, Force team had their hands full getting a new car ready, Steve Johnson Racing announces Be A Technician scholarship, More than racing: Stage shows, bands, four-wide skydive on tap for Charlotte event, The Big Three Talk Southern-Fried Four-Wide, It's been a long road, but Matt Hartford is breaking new ground in Pro Stock, Toddler Tricycle Nationals will be an epic battle for the (early) ages in Charlotte, Adapting and adjusting are secrets to Justin Ashley's early-season success. Anne Proffit Antron Brown Brittany Force Clay Millican Drag Racing John Force It is expected to have 22-races and only two three-race swings. B. Torrence, Hagan . 4 in a 21-contest campaign. We hear Jason Line will likely be racing at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in one of the marquee sportsman showcase events. 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. And I dont think with one team you can have enough good people to make things happen. 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Bob Tasca III, who left the sport for a couple of years and then returned (with Ford Racing), secure in the knowledge that there is no cure for auto racing, specifically for nitro-powered auto racing, had a good season that saw the Rhode Island native earn three victories in the 20-race 2021 campaign. 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Is All about Efficiency, What We Learned In A Wild Day at Talladega, Tesla Exports New Chinese-Built Model Y to Canada, Video: Protesters Delay Start of Formula E Race, 6 Reasons to Watch the NHRA Finals at Pomona, Divine Intervention May Be Capps' NHRA Wild Card, Prock, Hight Add Wins to John Force Racing Legacy, NHRA 4-Wide Charlotte Final Qualifying Results, Jasmine Salinas Continues Torwards NHRA Top Fuel, DeJoria Powers to Front at NHRA Four-Wides, NHRA Leaving Bandimere Speedway after 2023, NHRA Rivals Not Happy with Josh Hart's Tactics, NHRA Results, Updated Standings from Las Vegas, Tony Stewart Is Now an NHRA Winning Driver, NHRA Vegas Qualifying Results, Sunday Pairings, Robert Hight Torches NHRA Rumor Mill, Says He Isn't Going Anywhere. NHRAs Joe Castello interviewed the family about the moment ahead. John Force scores first victory of the year, Hagan, Torrence, McGaha emerge victorious at Epping, Hagan, Torrence, McGaha emerge victorious at Epping Legendary Funny Car driver John Force has always held zMAX Dragway in high regard, and the 16-time world champion has also posted impressive results at the track in recent years, especially in the highly unique and thrilling four-wide setting.. The most significant surprise (or maybe not) will be the return of Route 66 Raceway with a June date. NHRA Top Fuel great Antron Brown talked to host Brian Lohnes about his latest adventure. about RUMOR MILL - PAST PRO STOCK CHAMPION RETURNING? 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. The event, which follows the unique four-across format, is the fifth of the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series. Each shootout will utilize a call out format with the No. 1,649. For Brogdon, this storm is the design on his forthcoming Pro Stocker from KB Racing bearing the name of his Rooftec brand, a roofing company that has aided countless storm victims in getting their properties back to normal. At this moment, it isn't a return to their former championship-winning stomping grounds. 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. Subscribe to our YouTub. 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. Unlike this season, there will reportedly be "buffer" weeks before and after the NHRA U.S . Drag Racing - RacingJunk News Stewart expanded his already impressive motorsports portfolio with the addition of Tony Stewart Motorsports, a drag racing team that will field a Top Fuel dragster for his wife, Leah Pruett, and three-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan. 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 the short-term, Factory X will be a part of Comp Eliminator with exhibition events planned as soon as there are enough cars built to fill them and based on early reports, there will be plenty of cars built before the end of the 2022 season. Hart made an immediate impact when he won the season-opener in Gainesville, joining a short list of drivers who have won their first professional start. We have known and loved Annie for a long time.. good things surely come in small packages! Hagan, Torrence, McGaha emerge victorious at Epping, Alexander takes shock NHRA Top Fuel win 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 . It is an amazing and fun story, told by one of the sport's all-time greats. Former NHRA champ Tanner Gray to run Martinsville Truck race, Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord, Torrence, Hight, Kramer, Hines win at Concord John Force Racing confirms its return to action, GM restructures its motorsports operations with two new hires, GM restructures its motorsports operations with two new hires John Force scores 150th Funny Car win, Hight scores 50th Funny Car win at Sonoma, Hight scores 50th Funny Car win at Sonoma RUMOR MILL - CHANGE COMING AT VANCE & HINES? Perhaps the most intriguing difference is the mandatory use of a clutch and manual transmission, which should add an additional degree of difficulty for drivers. Industry News; Auto Shows; Future Cars; Sports Cars; . If you remember the new 1,000 hp Chevy crate engine announced last week at the SEMA Show, you'll now understand the timing . Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Hes retained Mike Green for a second year and is hoping to finish higher than this years fourth-place result in the Countdown to the Championship standings, one behind Mike Salinas who, apparently, is losing the crew chief services of Alan Johnson/Brian Husen in 2022. 10 Biggest Breaks That Defined the NHRA in 2022. Engaged in a two-minute and 30-second staging battle with defending series champion Kris Thorne, Buginga stood his ground in pre-stage until he physically could not hold the car still any longer . North OC, SoCal Nov 14, 2022 #1 The first day following the completion of the 2022 NHRA Finals at Pomona and the 2023 announcements are starting! The 2022 NHRA off-season was wild! Hell announce his landing spot on December 9th during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis. A specialty is a particular admiration for the people that build and tune drag racing engines. 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 CONCORD, N.C. It's been a minute since Spencer Massey has competed in the NHRA Top Fuel division. Beckman, Crampton, Line, Savoie win NHRA in Reading, J. Apparently, he's racing in a Super Stock/AH entry. Just one team can win the championship which means the other will inevitably be disappointed. Antron Browns AB Motorsports has been in the works for nearly three years and was stymied by last years Coronavirus lockdown. 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 rumor gained more legs when it was mentioned on the Fox Broadcast on Sunday. NHRA Insider podcast: Rumors, scoops, and Top Fuel's newest team owner Clay Millican is expected to continue with Stringer Performance and Mike Kloeber, but thats not written in stone.
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