Welcome to the Drag Racing Enthusiast category—where raw horsepower meets hard-earned knowledge. This is your deep dive into the sport’s past, present, and ever-evolving future, covering everything from legendary moments and iconic cars to modern tech, tuning strategies, and hands-on how-to guides. Whether you’re trackside every weekend or learning the ropes, this is where drag racing lives and breathes.
Jordan Vandergriff's Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Funny Car races J.R. Todd in the final round at the 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals

Last updated November 4, 2026 Jordan Vandergriff, born February 21, 1995, is a 31-year-old NHRA Funny Car driver for John Force Racing, where he drives the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS.

Robert Hight, three-time NHRA Funny Car champion, waves in his AAA Auto Club firesuit at an NHRA event

Last updated November 4, 2026 Robert Hight, born August 20, 1969, in Alturas, California, is a three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion (2009, 2017, 2019) with 65 national event wins

Last updated November 4, 2026 Adria Kaye (Force) Hight, also known as Adria Force Hight, the eldest daughter of NHRA legend John Force and the chief financial officer of John

Bob Glidden — “Mad Dog” — won ten NHRA Pro Stock world championships (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989) and 85 national events, making him the

Last updated November 4, 2026 Antron Brown is a four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion (2012, 2015, 2016, 2024) and the first African American to win a major U.S. auto

Direct Answer Warren Johnson — known throughout drag racing as “The Professor” — is one of the most successful and technically influential drivers in NHRA Pro Stock history. Born July

Direct Answer Shirley Muldowney — known as “Cha Cha” and universally as the “First Lady of Drag Racing” — is the most important woman in the history of NHRA competition.

Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is one of the most decorated and influential drivers in NHRA history. Born April 6, 1941, in San Fernando, California, he is 85 years old and

Don Garlits — known universally as “Big Daddy” — is the most consequential figure in the history of drag racing. Born January 14, 1932, in Tampa, Florida, he is 94

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is the National Hot Rod Association’s top professional drag racing competition, featuring 20 national events across the United States from March through

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