Stories from the Dragstrip
The final NHRA event at Atlanta Dragway will take place this weekend, April 30-May 2, 2021, with the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. Neither Pros nor Sportsman had the opportunity to race there last year due to restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and so this weekend's event is one that has been circled on... Continue Reading →
"Jerry Haas just builds a wonderful racecar," said Joe Arrowsmith. Undoubtedly, that has been a contributing factor to the national records and final rounds the Comp Eliminator racer has been scooping up over the last few months – but it certainly isn't the whole story. It would be difficult to argue the reliability and capability... Continue Reading →
If you're feeling like this is the winter that just won't end, cheer up. The Sunshine State will welcome NHRA Sportsman racers for the annual Winter Warm-Up at Orlando Speed World Dragway in just a handful of days. The event will take place Feb. 4-6 and mark the beginning of a gloriously packed schedule of... Continue Reading →
Lee Zane's crew chief has done an excellent job of making up for lost time. While most everyone else in the staging lanes has a long history in the sport, Marie Malone is a relative newcomer to drag racing. The New Jersey native only began attending events as a spectator in 2014, but barely more... Continue Reading →
WinLight News is pleased to present WinLight 20/20. This photo series, which will run through the 2020 season, offers thoughtfully comprised galleries of Sportsman images gathered 20 years ago at NHRA national events. The project launches this week with a look at one entry from each Sportsman class that ran at the 2000 NHRA Winternationals.
Drag racing is one driver against one driver, when it comes down to the nitty gritty. The bigger picture, though, is that it takes a whole lot more than just one single person to pull off a successful race.
