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Take a listen to the Brian Lohnes (NHRA Insider) podcast interview with Jordan Vandergriff... Jordan Vandergriff speaks, PRI news, views, and more

nhra.com still shows the NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove scheduled for Sept. 17-20 UPDATE (12/15/25): Today the 2026 NHRA national event schedule on nhra.com no longer shows the Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove...it's been replaced by the new NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131...

Announcement today at the PRI Show in Indianapolis...Jordan Vandergriff will be in the Cornwell Tools Funny Car for JFR in 2026. Chris Cunningham will be his crew chief. JFR taps Jordan Vandergriff as new driver of the Cornwell Tools Funny Car 2026 JFR Driver lineup: Top Fuel...Josh Hart...

News this morning on nhra.com that Buddy Hull has left Jim Dunn Racing and formed his own Funny Car team with Mike Guger and Johnny West as crew chiefs. The article says he has two complete Funny Cars in his Dallas area shop and will be doing preseason testing with plans to be a consistent...

Article on competitionplus.com says Spencer Massey has purchased the complete Lagana family Top Fuel operation and spare parts from Dom and Bobby Lagana. The new team will be based out of Pat Dakin's Dayton, OH, shop and is planning for "maybe around ten races" in 2026. Scott Graham will be his...

The main topic on Brian Lohnes' NHRA Insider Podcast this week was "Crew Chief Migration" with the following facts, rumors and speculations... Jon Oberhofer out at Kalitta Motorsports. Speculation is his possible destination may be Rick Ware Racing working with his brother Jim and Nick...

4th John Force Racing team car announced today; Alexis DeJoria's Bandero Cafe Camaro will be the 3rd funny car for the team in 2026. Current JFR lineup for 2026: Top Fuel Josh Hart Funny Car Jack Beckman Alexis DeJoria (TBA) John Force Racing expands with signing of Alexis DeJoria in third...

On Brian Lohnes' NHRA Insider Podcast today, the following facts, rumors and speculations... Facts Rip Reynolds moving to Cruz Pedregon team in a yet to be specified role The Procks are not establishing a new family team since there isn't enough time to handle all of the logistics (new...

UPDATED – CORNWELL TOOLS PROCLAIMS SUPPORT FOR JOHN FORCE RACING With John Force Racing’s announcement today regarding the Prock family’s departure from the team, we want to provide clarity on Cornwell’s position as we move toward the 2026 NHRA season. First and foremost, Cornwell Quality...

Same here. I'm anxiously awaiting release today of the newest, Executive Power.

Started thread below earlier today to post all 'Silly Season' news to... Silly Season Indeed!!! Before 2026 NHRA Season...

Breaking news! Drag Illustrated broke the developing story that Austin, Jimmy and Thomas Prock have informed John Force Racing that they are leaving effective immediately. Conjecture is they are heading to the Tasca camp. Multiple Sources Confirm Austin Prock, Crew Chief Jimmy Prock and...

My first brand new car was a '74 Trans Am with the 455. We ordered it in 1973 before the dealership brochures came out and were surprised when we saw the new front end styling. Beautifull car and a great interior with the engine turned dash.

As promised, here are the final 2025 game class point leaders: Top Fuel 570.0 - stroked340 (FABO) 535.0 - ocdart (FABO) 530.0 - GTXDAN (FBBO) 480.5 - johnnycuda (FABO) Funny Car 698.5 - GTXDAN (FBBO) 673.0 - 64BEL (FBBO) 670.0 - alsant (FABO), Budnicks (FBBO) and stroked340 (FABO) 665.0 -...