Shreveport, LA

Columbus, OH

Indianapolis, IN

Jasmine Salinas (Top Fuel) and Jianna Evaristo (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are ready to face some of the toughest competition in all of drag racing at this week’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Known as “The Big Go,” this is the final event of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. Series competitors will earn points and a half for their performances at the U.S. Nationals making the stakes incredibly high as they pull out all of the stops to make it into the Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s version of the playoffs.

Scrappers Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo Set For High Stakes Competition at U.S. Nationals

Accomplished Pro Mod competitor Lyle Barnett recently discussed the frightful fire he suffered over the weekend at Night of Fire at Alabama International Dragway on the recent episode of “The Shake and Bake Show.”. The video plays while Barnett walks viewers through what happened when his Scott Tidwell Racing-prepared...

Lyle Barnett Discusses Horrifying Fiery Incident at Alabama International Dragway Night of Fire

John Force, along with Ed “The Ace” McCulloch, has the most Funny Car victories at the U.S. Nationals, with five. And Force has made 43 appearances at the NHRA’s premier event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, calling it a “busy weekend, always is, as it should be: biggest race of the year, biggest drag race in the world.”

Absence Leaves NHRA with John Force-Sized Hole at U.S. Nationals

Brittany Force has advanced to the final round of the U.S. Nationals two of the last three years. She’s been the No. 1 qualifier in three of her last four appearances and she’s the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park track record holder for time and speed at 3.640 seconds and 337.75 miles per hour.

Brittany Force ‘Accessorizes’ for 70th U.S. Nationals

Capps has chosen not to reveal the name of his driver-to-be, but he drops plenty of hints. An alliance with an NTT IndyCar Series entity is in the works, too, he says. Capps, a former crew hand, says he’s not ready just yet for an expansion, but definitely wants to give a chance to a deserving young racer.

Ron Capps Plans to Expand NHRA Team In 2026 With Female Dragster Driver

For over two decades, Zizzo Racing have been competing at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, recognized as the biggest race in drag racing history. This year, Zizzo is bringing the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and looking to make their own history. Beginning August 30 through September 2, the best Top Fuel NHRA drag racing teams from across the country will be vying for the iconic Wally Trophy at the 70th running of the race called “The Big Go.” Nearly two dozen teams will have five qualifying runs to post one of the 16 quickest elapsed times to qualify for race day and Zizzo knows the Rust-Oleum dragster team will need to be at the top of their game.

TJ Zizzo Ready for Biggest Race of the Season

One year after driving his Don ‘The Snake’ Prudhomme Hot Wheels tribute car to the Funny Car victory at the 2023 NHRA U.S. Nationals, Ron Capps will pay tribute to his former team owner yet again at this weekend’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Ron Capps Debuts Don Prudhomme Army Tribute Car For 70th US Nationals

In a town in which his great grandfather raced in the Indy 500, in which his grandfather reached the Funny Car semifinals at the 1977 U.S. Nationals and in which his dad tuned Robert Hight to a trio of Labor Day victories, Austin Prock hopes to add to the family legacy this week at the wheel of the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS.

After Tough Outing, Austin Prock and the Rocket Are Ready

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

PlayNHRA update: 2024 Mission Foods world championship odds released | NHRA NHRA. The many drag racing fans who are taking part in PlayNHRA will now have the opportunity to place wagers on the winners of Professional …. 10 Years After Big Go Win, DeJoria Searching For More Indy Magic –...

8/28/24 Drag Racing News

The 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, will be celebrated at the historic 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals, scheduled for Aug. 28 – Sept. 2, when Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Top Fuel and Funny Car entries will display a special red, white and blue livery at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Tony Stewart Racing Celebrates Dodge Direct Connection 50th Anniversary With Special NHRA U.S. Nationals Livery for Top Fuel, Funny Car Machines

Florida State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

NHRA fans eager to watch the exciting action from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals can watch for free on Friday thanks to the support of PlayNHRA, Sox & Martin, and the McCandless Collection. The free showings will air on NHRA.tv, NHRA’s YouTube channel, and the NHRA AVOD channel....

Fans can watch Friday's U.S. Nationals action for free on NHRA channels

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

The original Chrysler Engineering 1968 Super Stock HEMI Barracuda development car will lead the traditional pre-race parade lap at the inaugural Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge during the 70TH annual NHRA U.S. Nationals. Known simply as the ‘Mule’ among Mopar HEMI enthusiasts, this rare vehicle was used in creating and...

Rare Chrysler Engineering 1968 Super Stock Hemi Barracuda Prototype to Lead Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge Parade Lap

Two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps is set to pay tribute to his former team owner, Don Prudhomme, at this year's NHRA U.S. Nationals. He will race a red, white, and blue Funny Car reminiscent of Prudhomme’s iconic Army cars, adjusted to promote NAPA Auto Parts. This nostalgic scheme previously led to Capps' victory in a tribute car last year, marking the 50th anniversary of Prudhomme's own U.S. Nationals win.

Ron Capps Honors Don Prudhomme with Red, White, and Blue Funny Car

Coffee County, GA

This month, a Coffee County Grand Jury indicted nearly 35 individuals on felony charges. The charges include drug offenses, with one person facing trafficking charges, and four individuals charged with aggravated assault. Danny West Jr., who escaped custody and evaded law enforcement for over a year, was also indicted following his apprehension earlier this year.

Coffee County Grand Jury Indicts Nearly 35 Individuals on Various Felony Charges

Elma, WA

Kubota High Limit Racing ventures to Washington's Grays Harbor Raceway on Wednesday for the eighth race of its 11-race West Coast swing. As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 30 drivers and teams are pre-registered for the $12,000-to-win event at the Elma, Wash., dirt oval. Brad Sweet holds a 126-point series lead over Tyler Courtney with 17 races left in High Limit's inaugural national season.

Entry List For Kubota High Limit Racing At Grays Harbor Raceway

North Carolina State

Concord, NC

Cameron McAdoo will return to racing from an April shoulder injury suffered at Nashville in time to race in the SuperMotocross World Championship when it starts September 7, 2024 at zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. Sitting 23rd in the combined Monster Energy Supercross and Pro Motocross points standings, McAdoo...

Cameron McAdoo returns for SuperMotocross

Oskaloosa, IA

Jody Austin and BushWacker Racing put on a show at the 19th Annual Quick Performance World Fuel Altered Nationals at Eddyville Raceway Park in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Setting low E.T. and top speed of the event, Austin raced to the win in the ‘A-Field’ at the event known as the “biggest Fuel Altered race in the world.”

Jody Austin, Don Wilcox Claim Victories at 19th Annual Quick Performance World Fuel Altered Nationals

Greenwood, LA

Keithville, LA

Bethany, LA

Stonewall, LA

Bossier City, LA

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

Frierson, LA

Gloster, LA

Waskom, TX

Mooringsport, LA

Elysian Fields, TX

De Berry, TX

Haughton, LA

Elm Grove, LA

Grand Cane, LA

NewsBreak

Strong Field of Competitors Set for the U.S. Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown

The most prestigious national event in drag racing, the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, will feature one of the biggest fields of Dodge Drag Paks,...

Strong Field of Competitors Set for the U.S. Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown

Comments / 0