Stories from the Dragstrip
Only three races remain on the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule, and the championship chase in every class has come to a full and rolling boil. Minnesota native Jordan Pratt has found himself in a partnership that put him in the thick of it behind the wheel of a Corvette roadster, and... Continue Reading →
For those who even casually follow NHRA drag racing, Bo Butner's name is one easily recognized. Butner has raced and won in everything from Pro Stock to Super Street, and he's got over 30 wins and two world championships to show for it. But before this past weekend, Butner had one thing left on his... Continue Reading →
The acclaimed JEGS Allstars are on the wish list for any NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitor. The best of the best in each division come together once a year for the special race, pairing up to determine the best division and the top drivers overall in each category. This year, two-time world champion... Continue Reading →
Marion Stephenson has been competing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) for decades, and rolling through the gates for this season's 72nd running of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals is extra special for the Indiana-native. Not only does this race provide both Marion and daughter Nichole the opportunity to race for NHRA's... 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 →
Heading into the final three races of the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Luke Bogacki was in the thick of the hunt, aiming squarely at a fourth world championship. The final races of the season unfolded with a level of intensity the seasoned driver had yet to experience in his career, and although... Continue Reading →
The final three races of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series are on the horizon, and they're packed with potential for three-time world champion Luke Bogacki. In the hunt for a fourth overall world title and historic third in the talent-packed Super Gas category, Bogacki will campaign his stealthy black Moser Engineering C7 Corvette... Continue Reading →
Winter is coming. For those racing on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, however, winter appeared to have already arrived. The final day of eliminations at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals kicked off early with Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors at the ready to warm the racing surface and season it with some good mojo. Jimmy... Continue Reading →
The 20th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals are off to a fine start at the pristine, picturesque facility cut into the mountains of Eastern Tennessee. Friday at Bristol Dragway was a Sportsman racing extravaganza as competitors in five categories completed time trials and qualifying, then hustled to complete two rounds of eliminations. As is often... Continue Reading →
Racing started early at Texas Motorplex during their historic Stampede of Speed, an unparalleled week packed full of drag racing and activities to engage the racer and surrounding community alike. For an assortment of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors, the Dallas-area facility was host to the weather-delayed Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals. Qualifying and... Continue Reading →
