Stories from the Dragstrip
Luke Bogacki will set his sights on the Top Dragster category, the three-time NHRA World Champion announced on social media Monday. He’ll pilot a Moser Engineering-backed American Race Cars dragster in 2026, with additional partnership from Advanced Product Design and Watts Auto Diesel Service. “To be honest, the term ‘Top Dragster’ might be a little... Continue Reading →
Fate has a funny way of knocking on the door when you least expect it. For businessman and championship NHRA drag racer Bo Butner, fate knocked with a heavy hand earlier this year, but through strange luck, quick action, the support of wife Randi Lyn and his family, and a lot of help from friends,... Continue Reading →
The righteously challenging NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series category of Comp Eliminator is one that demands a thoughtful, strategic approach and a capable, quick-thinking driver. On Sunday, second-generation racer Taylor Chomiski and his team emphasized their ability to rise to the challenge as they claimed a second consecutive victory at The Strip at Las... Continue Reading →
With two events already in the books for the Lucas Oil-branded Emmons Motorsports team, a trio of brothers are headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to race their first event of the season on NHRA’s national event tour. Identical triplets Terry, Jerry, and Gary Emmons are heading West from their home in... Continue Reading →
In celebration of NHRA’s upcoming 75th anniversary in 2026, officials at In-N-Out Burger and NHRA announced the scheduling of a special Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event on March 12-15, 2026, at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The event, which will be the first time that a Lucas Oil Series event has been... Continue Reading →
The 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals are providing the opportunity for West Coast racers to go back-to-back with national events after last weekend’s duel in the desert at the Arizona Nationals, though under vastly different conditions. Last weekend in Phoenix, it was hot as hades as the sun burned into the racing surface; this... Continue Reading →
Plenty of accolades have been earned by five-time Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champion Justin Lamb throughout his nearly 30 years behind the wheel, and the most recent came this past weekend as he won Stock Eliminator at the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals. Driving the RAD Torque Systems COPO Camaro out of the... Continue Reading →
The West Coast launch of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national event schedule is taking place this weekend at the dragstrip in the desert, Firebird Motorsports Park. Qualifying and time trials for the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors took place throughout the day on Friday, and eliminations are set to begin bright and... Continue Reading →
A fresh new season of NHRA drag racing has Comp Eliminator standout Taylor Chomiski fired up to go fast. On the heels of finishing in the prestigious top 10 with a pair of well-earned victories, the second-generation drag racer is dialed in for an even better performance during the 2025 rendition of NHRA’s Lucas Oil... Continue Reading →
The first three Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for 2025 are scheduled to take place this week, launching both sides of the country into the NHRA season. Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz., will lead the charge for the Lucas Oil series with the first double-header of the year, while Orlando Speed World Dragway... Continue Reading →
