NHRA Reduces Pro Stock Schedule
As expected, NHRA is reducing its Mello Yello Pro Stock category, contracting the number of events from 24 to 18 for the door-slammers in 2019.
Articles by Anne Proffit
Jordan Vandergriff Earns Sponsorship for 2019 Top Fuel Rookie Season
Bob Vandergriff Racing (BVR) is gearing up for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season – even before the current 24-race schedule is completed.
NHRA Mello Yello 2018 Season Heads Into Its Finale
NHRA annually makes a full circle, starting and ending its 24-race seasons on the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona dragstrip.
NHRA Reschedules Countdown Races
NHRA has listened to its stakeholders and remade its 2019 Countdown to the Championship playoffs for Mello Yello Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories.
Mari Hulman George Passes at 83
Mari Hulman George, matriarch of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has passed away at age 83.
The Turkey Night Grand Prix Will Serve Up 98 Laps of Action on November 22nd
It’s a tradition celebrating a 78th anniversary this year: the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” is the annual gathering of USAC Midget racers from across the United States for 98 laps of unfettered action.
Changes for Stringer Performance NHRA Top Fuel Team
Recently, the ownership team changed to Straight-line Strategy Group, and they elected to bring Mike Kloeber to the party as crew chief for Millican’s Parts Plus, Strutmasters rail for 2019 and beyond.
Changes Come to IndyCar Teams & Drivers
The IndyCar Series season ended in mid-September with Scott Dixon earning his fifth national championship.
Many Stick Around for Testing at The Strip
There are many reasons NHRA racers test the Monday after a national event. There might be new parts to examine, new drivers to license or just making sure the racecar is ready for the next event, be it one week or more down the road.
J.R Todd Hopes To Stay on a Roll
After the fifth race, it’s now Kalitta Motorsport’s J.R. Todd atop the standings, thanks to his victory at Las Vegas and his overwhelming consistency throughout this six-race playoffs.