Anderson finished the year with 99 victories which means hes likely to join an exclusive fraternity of winners that already includes John Force (154), Dan Fletcher (105), Frank Manzo (105), and David Rampy (100). Rookie of the Year candidate Josh Hart has firmed up his plans with crew chief Ron Douglas taking on a partnership role; this duo should be potent. Another wild rumor that floated around the drag-racing community recently is that Don Schumacher Racings Ron Capps will join John Force Racing, but that almost certainly is not true. If you looked at the weather forecast last night (as we all did), youd have thought wed be in for a delayed start. His legend continues to grow! Monday returning to Indy might just be the tip of the iceberg of normalcy returning to the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series in 2022. Word has it the NHRA will release its 21-race schedule soon. Now, whos going to join the list of first-time winners this season? First made public last September during the Dodge/SRT U.S. Nationals at Indy, the NHRA will once again host a specialty race amongst the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories. 1 qualifier snapshots. Its extremely likely that the new addition of the screw supercharger attracts new competitors to the Pro Mod class while several existing competitors are rumored to be making the switch. The 2022 NHRA off-season was wild! Alex Laughlin, moving from Pro Stock/Pro Mod to Top Fuel this year made some excellent runs as he learned the extreme differences between what he drove and what hes driving, thanks to Scott Palmers decision to park himself in favor of Laughlin. Tony Stewart's two-car NHRA team that debuts in 2022 will have factory support and sponsorship from Dodge/Mopar . 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The wild and exciting FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports returns to action at one of the biggest spectacles in drag racing, bringing their unpredictable action to zMAX Dragway as part of this weekends Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Thats why I want to continue, the driver of the Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro said. Azerbaijan GP. In front of a packed house at zMax Dragway, qualifying wrapped up for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera emerged as the top professionals in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and. Hight is a key cog in the John Force Racing machine that has produced 21 championships and 286 victories. At this moment, it isn't a return to their former championship-winning stomping grounds. It has been rescheduled to August 4-6. 10 Biggest Breaks That Defined the NHRA in 2022. The rumor gained more legs when it was mentioned on the Fox Broadcast on Sunday. Scrappers Racing Top Fuel owner-driver Mike Salinas has been paying no attention to the rumors that seem to be swirling around him at the moment. B. Torrence, Hagan, Coughlin Jr. win NHRA Arizona Nationals, Kalitta, Hight, Butner win NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, Kalitta, Hight, Butner win NHRA Winternationals at Pomona Bandimere Speedway to Close After 65 Years in Operation April 21, 2023 Anne Proffit 2 We are told the Western Swing will return to its traditional routine of Denver to Seattle to Sonoma. We are told those will come in July and September. Both had dreams of making it big in the sport and at this weekends Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, theyll finally share the same stage when Jacob McNeal makes his Top Fuel debut in Scott Palmers dragster. Force, Kalitta, Laughlin, Savoie win at U.S. Nationals, Pritchett, Capps, Line win Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Pritchett, Capps, Line win Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Ron Lewis. 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Wondering who DSR will pick up for the open slots. Now here's the real twist, if the rumors floating around Maple Grove Raceway prove to . about RUMOR MILL - NO MORE YELLOW AND BLACK IN PRO STOCK? Who is driving for Elon Musk/Tesla ? At the PRI Show in December, the NHRA booth was flooded with inquiries which leads one to think that there is something special brewing. RUMOR MILL - THE REST OF THE NHRA SCHEDULE? Chasing Adrenaline: How NHRA Pro Racer Alex Laughlin Seeks Adventure Off the Drag Strip, Toyota to field GR Supra in 2022 NHRA Funny Car competition, Toyota to field GR Supra in 2022 NHRA Funny Car competition He hinted that current marketing associate Frank TiegsProcks original sponsor with Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist and whose Flav-R-Pac brand is on Brittany Forces dragster this yearwill be involved in Procks team. This weekend marks the first of two consecutive four-wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events. RUMOR MILL - CHANGE COMING AT VANCE & HINES? We are told the sale could be finalized today with one of the entities already involved with the team. This weekend the NHRAs Camping World Drag Racing Series alights at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside Phoenix, AZ for the final time. Reaction score. Perhaps the most intriguing difference is the mandatory use of a clutch and manual transmission, which should add an additional degree of difficulty for drivers. Uusing composite components, they will also be approximately 800 pounds lighter than their Factory Stock counterparts which means they are expected to be six-second, 200-mph race cars from the start. 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First, it is open to 2019 and up production vehicles with engines produced by its manufacturer. 1 qualifying position for the Auto Club Finals at Pomona, Calif. If John gave me the truck and trailer and race cars and the team and the sponsorship tomorrow, I wouldnt take it. The most obvious contenders for a first win would have to include Pro Stock racers Troy Coughlin Jr. and Mason McGaha, who have already had a considerable amount of success including Top 10 finishes last season. Your email address will not be published. It has been rescheduled to August 4-6. Its for sure in 2022, making Don Schumacher Racings hallowed halls a bit more quiet. Ready for the 63rd Lucas Oil Winternationals in Springtime? Force after 150th win: The monkey taught me so much, John Force scores 150th Funny Car win As you can see above left, it didnt look good. Staff Report December 10, 2021. 00:00:00. RUMOR MILL - CREW CHIEF CAROUSEL WILL BEGIN TURNING AFTER POMONA. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. So far this season, the Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected. Antron Brown Goes Outlaw Racing and Tells All, plus PRI Show Rumors! He thanked everyone involved during his time at DSR, but is leaving. We may earn money from the links on this page. NHRA restructures Countdown points eligibility rules, Hight, Torrence are champions, Kalitta, Beckman take Pomona wins, Hight, Torrence are champions, Kalitta, Beckman take Pomona wins 27 Apr - 30 Apr. Race No. Sun, 2022-09-18 19:50. Browse through the latest in-depth news for for teams, drivers, and constructors with videos, photos, interviews, and more. Johnson, Torrence, Enders win NHRA Arizona Nationals, Kalitta, Beckman, Coughlin win at 60th NHRA Winternationals, Kalitta, Beckman, Coughlin win at 60th NHRA Winternationals In it will be a few surprises. Hart made an immediate impact when he won the season-opener in Gainesville, joining a short list of drivers who have won their first professional start. Ditch the rumors; 3-time Funny Car champion Hight is staying put at John Force Racing. UPDATE: It was announced on the morning of October 14th that Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan will be leaving Don Schumacher Racing to drive for Tony Stewart Racing in 2022.Click here for the whole story. NHRA News, driver interviews, and the latest in NHRA drag racing event coverage including the Mello Yello Championship series, schedules and results. So hang tight, tighten belts, place bets and wait, along with us, for all to be revealed. Drag Racing, Event Coverage, Guest Columns, News, NHRA, Racing Enjoyed it , cant wait for the next one. Force, Kalitta, Laughlin, Savoie win at U.S. Nationals, J. Hart, DeJoria, Cuadra, and Herrera are four-wide leaders on Friday in Charlotte With two qualifying runs in in the books, Josh Hart, Alexis DeJoria, Cristian Cuadra, and Gaige Herrera are the. I dont want anything to do with owning a race team.. RUMOR MILL - NO MORE YELLOW AND BLACK IN PRO STOCK? The. Ive heard lots of rumors, Hight said, but I dont believe thats going to happen., Instead, he said, Our goal is to get Austin Prock back in the seat, have four of our own cars. 1 qualifier awards, and Matt Hartford is elated to be in the mix. The wild and exciting FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports returns to action at one of the biggest spectacles in drag racing, bringing their unpredictable action to zMAX Dragway as part of this weekends Circle K. The NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was born at zMAX Dragway, which has been host to the most four-wide events in history as well as some of the wildest moments. Under the lights at zMax Dragway on Friday night, Josh Hart lit up the scoreboards with a 3.684 in his R+L Carriers dragster to claim the provisional pole position for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals. Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in 2022, with Top Fuel taking ceneter stage at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 10-13, with Funny Car following at the prestigious Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, Aug. 31 Sept. 5. Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Dallas Glenn. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and its Camping World Drag Racing Series professional tour has two anomalies on the annual schedule and both are four-wide races. Tony Schumacher is returning to Top Fuel with the intent of earning a ninth title, one that would cement his standing in the category. Glenn was impressive in his three victories, leading to his selection as the Rookie of the Year while Koretsky also scored an emotional win at the Fall Charlotte event. News. Line does have significant ties to the division, so this isn't exactly an unbelievable rumor. RUMOR MILL - SINGLE CAR TF TEAM EXPANDING TO INCLUDE FUNNY CAR? Teammates Austin Prock and Robert Hight, along with Deric Kramer and Gaige Herrera scored victories at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday at zMax Dragway. This year, Pro Mod competitors will also be permitted to use screw-style superchargers, similar to those used in Top Alcohol Funny Car and Top Alcohol Dragster. After securing the first No. Save and / or retrieve information on a device, Ensure security, prevent fraud and correct errors, Provide advertisements or content technically, Use market research to gain insights about target groups, Receive and use automatically sent device properties for identification, Actively query device properties for identification. Robert Hight and crew chief Jimmy Prock had a good year, but not as good as the old man did. He was up at the start of the season, leading the standings for several events, but found issues in the middle. The. 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It definitely wasnt the year either one of them expected, and swapping out crew chiefs mid-season didnt help Doug, who was 2nd in 2020s championship. After that, Antron Brown and Ron Capps are tied at 68 wins so it would likely take several very solid seasons to even approach the 100-win mark. NHRA Top Fuel great Antron Brown talked to host Brian Lohnes about his latest adventure. The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals will be the final race at Denvers Bandimere Speedway. The KB crew is set to defend their title against an Elite team that is comparably talented including four-time champ Erica Enders, Troy Coughlin Jr., Aaron Stanfield, Bo Butner, and the Cuadra familys three-car Corral Boots team. John Force has won the four-wide race in Charlotte in back-to-back years, bringing a string of dominance at the race into this weekends Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. I want to be part of a team, not out on an island by myself.. The nitro ranks will be changed in 2022 and NHRAs Silly Season is fully charged and roaring ahead, with announcements due to come as rapidly as eight cylinders on full song. Antron Browns AB Motorsports has been in the works for nearly three years and was stymied by last years Coronavirus lockdown. RUMOR MILL - PAST CHAMPION RETURNING TO RACE PRO STOCK? Susan Wade has lived in the Seattle area for 40 years, but motorsports is in the Indianapolis natives DNA. Team just announced the addition of Warren . It will be interesting to see if they can keep on this trail, once Head Racing and Blake Alexander returns to competition. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Given how intensely competitive each team is, expect fireworks anytime a KB team car goes up against a member of the Elite squad. Late last season, Schumacher announced his return for 2022 with the help of the Maynard family. Additionally, Lohnes drops the hottest rumors surrounding the NHRA on this week of the PRI show in Indiana, where many of them will be brought to light and either confirmed or denied. Warren Johnson remains on 97 wins and while hes never officially announced his retirement, its safe to assume that if he didnt race in the final event at his home track, Atlanta Dragway, the Professor of Pro Stock isnt going to make a comeback. 1,649. We hear Jason Line will likely be racing at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in one of the marquee sportsman showcase events. It is expected to have 22-races and only two three-race swings. Greenbriar Equity Group, a middle-market private equity firm, acquired a majority position in JEGS Automotive, back in February of this year. Subscribe to our YouTub. The Virginia Nationals will return on May 13-15, as the tour returns to the East coast for additional events spring/summer in Charlotte, Epping, and Bristol. The Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will feature thrilling four-wide competition in eight classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod, and Flexjet NHRA Factory. John Force Racing had its ups and downs, with 16-time Funny Car titleholder John Force deep into the Countdown before the final two races cut him out of contention and placed him fifth. 1 qualifying spot at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals shows the team is playing for the win this year. Inaugural Virginia Nationals yields wins for C. Force, Torrence, Millican, Hight, Coughlin Jr., M. Smith win at Route 66 Raceway, Millican, Hight, Coughlin Jr., M. Smith win at Route 66 Raceway Most times, the KB vs. Elite rivalry is civil, but there have been instances where its become heated and there is an obvious reason for that. NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on the opening day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, covering all of the action on and off the racetrack. NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on the final day of the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, covering all of the action on and off the racetrack. After a successful trip to the Western U.S., the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the East Coast for the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.