DINWIDDIE, VA – It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing – an event win – is something he’d love to take care of in his third career NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Riding the rental bike for the powerhouse Vance & Hines team, Davis made a strong impression in Bristol, taking the No. 1 qualifier with a terrific series of runs and then advancing to the semifinals.

His arrival on the Pro Stock Motorcycle scene was sudden, but it was definitely impactful and Davis hopes to continue that run of success this weekend in Richmond.

“When I joined the team, I knew I was going to have a good-running motorcycle and it was going to be up to me on how well I can ride,” Davis said. “The more passes I get, the more confident and comfortable I was able to get. Andrew (Hines, crew chief) and I have been working together really well. The guys on this team, they are definitely top-notch and the more data we get, the more dangerous we’ll be.” Continue reading →

DINWIDDIE, VA – Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race winless streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol. Capps and the rest of the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to racing this weekend at the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park for another weekend of action-packed racing.

Capps wheeled his 12,000-horsepower NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra Funny Car to the winner’s circle for the first time since 2023 two weeks ago in Bristol, providing a much-needed boost to the team. Capps hopes the win the carry some momentum into Richmond as the summer heats up for NHRA teams.

The stop in Richmond is the third event in a busy four-race June, meaning Capps could be rolling at an ideal time in the loaded Funny Car ranks.

“Coming off a win like we did at Bristol where we saw conditions change so rapidly, it always goes back to me bragging about the NAPA team with (crew chief) Dean “Guido” Antonelli and being able to adapt quickly,” Capps said. Continue reading →

DINWIDDIE, VA – Steve Torrence and his Top Fuel team showcased championship potential just more than a week ago in Bristol, as the four-time world champion picked up his first win in nearly a year.

Heading into this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, Torrence would like to think it’s the start of a strong run that was on display when he won four straight world titles from 2018-2021.

Consistency in the world of 12,000-horsepower, 330-plus mph Top Fuel dragsters is always a difficult matter, but Torrence hopes his team has regained its championship touch in his Capco Contractors dragster. There’s previous success in Virginia – including back-to-back wins in 2018 and 2019 – and the four-time champ is eager to keep pushing forward during a busy June, this time during a thrilling two-day race weekend at VMP.

“We’ve had a lot of success,” Torrence said. “You may take that for granted, but it does put it into perspective that this is much more difficult than what it seems from the outside, especially cars that are winning 4-5 races or more. It shows the hard work that goes into it, but you also need some breaks along the way. The last couple years the car has been inconsistent and I’ve been inconsistent as a driver. It seems like the weekends I was good, the car was not, and the weekend the car was good, I was not. It all has to come together.” Continue reading →

NORWALK, OH – As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams are thrilled to head to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, one of the most popular stops on the NHRA circuit, for the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 26-29.

One of the premier races on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals has long been a must-see event for drag racing fans. The state-of-the-art facility at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park provides the perfect stage for heart-pounding competition, capped off by the legendary Friday night fireworks show following pro qualifying.

A highlight for every racer at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is the billet aluminum ice cream scoop, which goes to the winners of the race along with the traditional NHRA Wally trophy.

“The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is going to be outstanding, out of this world and off the charts,” said Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park President. “Summit Motorsports Park and NHRA are working very closely together to ensure this event will excite on every level and will appeal to all ages. There will be action and activities around every corner, whether fans choose to be in the stands or in the pit area. This is a can’t-miss offering.” Continue reading →

SONOMA, CA – NHRA officials announced today that PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively-priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway.

The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge takes place July 25-27 in Sonoma, serving as the 12th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

The annual trek to wine country and picturesque Sonoma Raceway has long been one of the highlights on the NHRA tour. For nearly 40 years, fans have flocked to Sonoma and have been treated to a scenic racing facility that is traditionally one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA schedule.

“We are excited to showcase PowerEdge as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals,” said Jose Ramirez, Senior Manager, Sales. “As we continue to grow the PowerEdge brand, this sponsorship underscores our dedication to quality, reliability, and the passion that drives both our customers and the motorsports community.” Continue reading →

BRISTOL, TN – Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps became the all-time wins leader at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, snapping a 33-race winless streak by defeating Paul Lee in the final round of the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the eighth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Capps made the best run of his weekend in the finals, going 3.957-seconds at 328.06 mph in his 12,000-horsepower NAPA Auto Care Toyota GR Supra to chase down Lee and win for the eighth time at Bristol Dragway, surpassing Tony Schumacher for the most in track history.

It also gave Capps a huge sigh of relief, snapping a long winless streak. His last victory before Sunday came at Indianapolis in 2023, but the veteran found his groove on Sunday in Thunder Valley, winning at the scenic track for the third time in four years. Capps knocked off Matt Hagan, Epping winner J.R. Todd and Dave Richards to reach the final, turning in a classic performance to get his 77th career win and moving to fourth in points. Continue reading →