Capt. Mark Kelly, NASA Astronaut, is the grand marshal at the 23rd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals this weekend at Houston Raceway Park; NHRA drivers are ready for the 23rd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park; preferred seating offered for advanced ticket purchases at NHRA Unleashed events; and more news from the NHRA.
NHRA: Force Takes First in Funny Car Four-Wide Nationals
The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will hold an entire event using four lanes instead of the traditional two at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway this weekend; the U.S. gold-medal-winning bobsled team will serve as honorary grand marshals for the inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals; Hot Rod” Fuller was the big winner on day two of the Yas Drag Festival, taking two of three races against teammate Tommy Johnson Jr. Fuller and Johnson finished the inaugural event at Yas Drag Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with three wins each.
Larry Dixon will try to surpass Amato this weekend and become the first Top Fuel driver to win five events at Gainesville Raceway; NHRA’s newest national touring series, the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, will make its debut at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals; and more news from the NHRA.
News and updates from the NHRA:
John Force snaps 40-race winless streak at Winternationals; live timing from NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events added to NHRA.com; military discounts available for upcoming events; and more news from the NHRA.
NHRA announces Full Throttle TV schedule; K&N to sponsor Horsepower Challenge through 2012; upcoming race-event details; and more.
Friends and family of SEMA Hall of Fame member and industry pioneer Dick Wells will gather to celebrate his life Monday, February 1, at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. The memorial service is open to the public.
The inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals set for March 25–28 at zMAX Dragway; Copart Inc. named the Official Online Vehicle Auction of NHRA; Robert Hight, Ashley Force Hood and John Force post strong runs during pre-season testing; and more news and announcements from the NHRA.
News, special announcements and coming attractions from the NHRA.