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Catch up on all the action from the NHRA Fall Nationals

TSR sweeps and Enders makes history (again)- Fall Nationals recap ENNIS, Texas– Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan gave Tony Stewart Racing its first-ever nitro sweep in Top Fuel and Funny Car on Sunday at the Texas Motorplex, while Erica Enders became the winningest female in NHRA history with her 47th career national event victory. Gaige Herrera also took home a Wally...

Catch up on all the action from Sunday

Leah scoops up a win in Norwalk- Sunday recap NORWALK – Leah Pruett wrapped up her impressive weekend with her first Top Fuel victory of the season for Tony Stewart Racing, defeating points leader Justin Ashley in the final round on Sunday at the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. Blake Alexander (F...

We are just about to head into the finals here in Norwalk- catch up on what lead us here.

Capps, Pruett and Hartford lead the pack into Sunday in Norwalk NORWALK– Back-to-back Funny Car world champion Ron Capps raced past Robert Hight in the final round of the Mission NHRA Challenge, winning the specialty race for the second time this season on Saturday as part of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. I...

Catch up on Friday’s late qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA nationals.

Pruett and Capps turn up the heat on a rain soaked Friday- Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals NORWALK – Leah Pruett powered to the provisional number one spot in Top Fuel on Friday, as the Tony Stewart Racing driver looks to pick up her second straight number one qualifier of the 2023 season at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. Ron Capps also was a prov...

It’s going to be a busy weekend at Bristol!

UPDATE- New England Nationals a washout- will resume at Bristol EPPING - Due to inclement weather, the balance of the NHRA New England Nationals has been postponed and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place June 9-11 at Bristol Dragway. “We appreciate all of the tremendous fans that came out to the trac...

Well…..NHRA has called it for today. The New England Nationals will conclude at Bristol later this week. We’ll have something on the website soon

While you are waiting for racing to resume in Epping, recap all the action from Saturday’s racing!

Antron Brown, Chad Green claim top qualifying spots- NHRA New England Nationals Saturday results EPPING – Antron Brown powered to his first Top Fuel number one qualifier in nearly six years on Saturday, claiming the top spot at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Funny Car’s Chad Green also qualified number one at the seventh of 21 races during the 2023 NHRA Camping World...

This should come at no surprise but we are again on rain delay at the NHRA New England Nationals. NHRA is currently working to dry the track.

It was a Smoke out in Vegas as veteran racer Tony Stewart took home his first NHRA win.

Tony Stewart Racing doubles-up in Vegas LAS VEGAS- The odds were in Tony Stewart Racing's favor on Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as veteran racer Tony Stewart and Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan both claimed victories at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also took home Wally's in the Top Fuel...

We all knew it would happen and this weekend we can finally see Tony Stewart make his debut in NHRA drag racing. I'm excited. You're excited.

Tony Stewart to make NHRA debut in Las Vegas COLUMBUS, IN– After two multi-day sessions at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School and a handful of tests over the last two years in both a Top Alcohol dragster and a Top Fuel dragster, Tony Stewart is ready to make his NHRA debut. The versatile racer who owns driving championships across NASCAR, I...

The 2023 NHRA schedule packs a punch. We can’t wait for the return of Route 66.

Kickoff at the Gators, the return to Route 66 and the final NHRA event in Phoenix- the NHRA 2023 Schedule INDIANAPOLIS– NHRA officials today announced the details of the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville and Indianapolis, as well as a return to the fan-favorite Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. NHRA prev...

Records were broken and history was made at the Big Go. Read up on all the action in our Indy recap

Big Go recap: Anderson gets his 100th; Capps and Brown flex muscle; Smith wins another one INDIANAPOLIS– Greg Anderson picked up his 100th career win on Monday and veteran Ron Capps won for the first time at the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, capping off a memorable day for the pair of longtime standouts at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Antron Brown (Top Fue...

Have you seen out photos from the 45th annual Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park? Check out the link below!

Night Under Fire packs the house in Norwalk NORWALK — Despite the heat and humidity, Bill Bader Jr. and his crew at Summit Motorsports Park drew a near-capacity crowd on Saturday for the 45th annual Night Under Fire. The event is one of the biggest match races in the country. Bader assembled a star-studded show for the 2022 rendition of wha...

You can’t help but feel happy for Troy Coughlin Jr after nabbing his first Pro Stock win in Seattle
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Leah Pruett breaks her drought and Matt Hagar and Matt Smith take home yet another Wally! NHRA Mile High recap

Pruett breaks drought, Hagan and Smith take home yet another Wally- NHRA Mile High Results MORRISON, CO– Leah Pruett delivered the first Top Fuel win for Tony Stewart Racing, powering to the victory on Sunday at the 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) als...

Final qualifying results from the the NHRA Mile-High Nationals. Round one of eliminations kick off at 11:00 a.m. local time.

Hagan and Force on top again- NHRA Mile-High Nationals final qualifying results MORRISON, CO-– Brittany Force made the most of her final qualifying pass on Saturday at Bandimere Speedway, powering to the No. 1 position in Top Fuel at the 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Matt...

Have a great fourth everyone! Be safe in your celebrations but most importantly have fun!

Busy week…..didn’t post much…..but here’s one of Brittany Force smokin the tires at Summit Motorsports Park

Shortly after the conclusion of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals, Summit Motorsports Park made the announcement on their page. Our thoughts are with the Bader family.

Bill Bader Sr. killed in apparent accident NORWALK — Bill Bader Sr., 79, the former owner and operator of Summit Motorsports Park, died following an accident near his home on Sunday in northern Idaho. Bill Bader’s son, Bill Bader Jr. announced his passing on the Summit Motorsports Park page. “It is with a heavy heart that I ....

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Steve Torrence nominated for 2022 ESPY award INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPY awards ceremony. In 2021, Torrence claimed his fourth consecutive NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship world title in Top Fuel. This is Torr....

Wrap up of our coverage from Norwalk. Check out the website for complete coverage from the entire weekend.

Hight, Salinas get first wins in Norwalk. Enders gets yet another Wally NORWALK– For the first time ever, Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas is taking home a Wally from Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Salinas win in Norwalk secured him the Top Fuel points lead and his fourth victory of the 2022 season. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Angelle...

Our complete photo gallery from the NMRA Ford Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.

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Our race recap from the NMRA Ford Performance Nationals

RACE RECAP- NMRA Ford Performance Nationals Click HERE to view our full photo gallery from the event! NORWALK— Summit Motorsports Park hosted the 22nd Annual National Mustang Racing Association (NMRA) Ford Performance Nationals last weekend. Racers and fans were met with almost perfect race weather conditions on Friday and Saturday, but wit...

Justin Folgelsonger, of Mount Alto, PA, competes in the Factory Stock class at the 2022 NMRA Ford Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park, in Norwalk, on Saturday afternoon, June 11

Larry Starost, of Franklin, OH, competes in the 2022 NMRA Ford Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park, in Norwalk, on Saturday afternoon, June 11

Coming in hot!
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Medina firefighter Tyson Fabish waits in the staging lanes at Summit Motorsports Park during the Cavalcade of Stars event

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Bobby Martin, of Beaver Falls, PA, getting his wheels in the air for wheels up Wednesday

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The full gallery from the Cavalcade of Stars event at Summit Motorsports Park is live on our gallery page. Head over and check it out!

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Jasmine Salinas and Bob McCosh took home Wally’s in the Division 3 event at Summit Motorsports Park

Salinas and McCosh win Cavalcade of Stars Division 3 event in Norwalk Click HERE for In The Groove Ohio's complete photo gallery NORWALK– Competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series gathered at Summit Motorsports Park this weekend for the 16th Annual Cavalcade of Stars event, presented by Budweiser. The event, which traditionally welcomes the largest audience ....

Check out our full gallery of images from the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge at Summit Motorsports Park

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In The Groove Ohio updated their website address.

The popular Pro Mod series is back for 2022!

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Rumble Wars Extreme 8 Pro Mod series back on track for 2022 – In The Groove Ohio Pro Mod Rumble Wars Extreme 8 Rumble Wars Extreme 8 Pro Mod series back on track for 2022 1 week ago Thomas Fetcenko THOMAS FETCENKO David Roemer of Avon, Ohio does a burn out in his Pro Mod car at the 15th annual Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk on Saturday July 2 . The R&R....

Check out our preview of the 16th Annual Calvalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park

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Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series stars set to shine in Norwalk – In The Groove Ohio NHRA NORWALK Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series stars set to shine in Norwalk 1 hour ago Thomas Fetcenko THOMAS FETCENKO/ CHRONICLE Jared Dreher launches his Top Alcohol Dragster off the starting line during the 15th annual Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk on Saturday July 2 . Comp...

Looking back at the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge

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Looking back at the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge – In The Groove Ohio PDRA Looking back at the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge 1 hour ago Thomas Fetcenko THOMAS FETCENKO/ IN THE GROOVE OHIO Tommy Franklin, of Fredericksburg, VA, drives his Pro Nitrous car druing elimination rounds at the PDRA American Doorslammer Challenge at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk on....