Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. He was 73. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class, Glidden won 85 events and 10 season championships and was voted No. 4...

Glen Cromwell, who rose through the National Hot Rod Association's ranks from Division Director to become Senior Vice President, Media and Marketing, is promoted to President, effective January 1, 2018.Cromwell succeeds Peter Clifford as President. Clifford will assume the newly created post of Chief Executive Officer, following over 20 years...

NHRA announced today that its Pro Stock Car category will feature 16-car fields at all 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events in 2018. NHRA came to this decision after what the sanctioning body termed "a collaborative and productive meeting" with several Pro Stock drivers and teams. The...

Brad Gerber, a sales executive with vast experience in the world of automotive publishing and digital media, has been named NHRA vice president of sales and chief development officer.Gerber will lead NHRA's sales and business development team and oversee all media sales, corporate sponsorships and revenue development initiatives. He will...

In 1966, a brand new class of competition emerged in NHRA when hot rodding enthusiasts of the era were trying to squeeze more performance out of their gassers, super stocks and muscle cars. With a larger motor, stretched frame and bigger rear tires, these powerful machines took the drag racing...

NHRA has announced that NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will return to Kansas’ capital city in 2016.NHRA officials were able to reach an agreement quickly with Heartland Park Topeka’s new ownership group, Heartland Park Topeka, LLC, led by Chris Payne and Todd Crossley.The 28th annual NHRA Kansas Nationals will...

NHRA has hired Tyler Schulze as vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Schulze will direct the fiscal functions of the sanctioning body and, as a member of NHRA's leadership team, he also will oversee several administrative departments, assist with developing NHRA's strategic vision and implement new business initiatives...

NHRA and FOX Sports officials jointly announced today that starting in 2016, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be televised by FOX Sports 1 (FS1) with four events airing on the FOX national broadcast network during each season of the long-term agreement, providing the world's fastest motorsport with...

The National Hot Rod Association today announced that Peter Clifford (pictured), the organization's longtime executive vice president and general manager, has been promoted to president. Clifford succeeds Tom Compton, who announced his retirement from the NHRA following 15 years as president.Dallas Gardner, Chairman of the NHRA Board of Directors, made...