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Richard Berger

Grew up living for NASCAR Sundays… now it’s NHRA that gets me off the couch

I grew up deep in Georgia. Sundays meant NASCAR, plain and simple. My dad would crack open a Miller Lite before noon, fire up the grill, and we’d park it on the couch for hours, arguing over whether Earnhardt’s black 3 looked meaner than Gordon’s rainbow 24. But honestly? The last few years have been rough. I stuck with it through the Car of Tomorrow, through all the aero drama, even tried to defend the stage racing. But nowadays it just feels like they’re manufacturing chaos instead of letting it play out. Half the field gets torn up on restarts, and it’s more about who survives than who’s actually fast. Weird thing is, around two years ago, I started catching NHRA on Fox. At first it was just background noise, but then — holy crap. The first time a Top Fuel car fired down the strip, I legit jumped. Couldn’t believe anything moved that quick. The nitro hit me right in the chest through my damn TV. So now I’m that guy — telling all my NASCAR buddies they gotta at least go to one drag race. You’ve never felt horsepower until you stand by the fence at zMax when two dragsters light off. Anyone else here slowly drifting over from stock cars to straight lines? Or am I just chasing the next fix of mechanical insanity? #NASCAR #NHRA #RacingNews #Southern #TopFuel #FunnyCar

Grew up living for NASCAR Sundays… now it’s NHRA that gets me off the couchGrew up living for NASCAR Sundays… now it’s NHRA that gets me off the couch
Brianna Hernandez

Don’t sleep on the ladies of NHRA — some of the baddest drivers out there

Been going to NHRA events for years, and I gotta say… if you still think drag racing is some old boys’ club, you’re living under a rock. These women flat-out RACE. Watching Brittany Force chase down a 3.6-second run in Top Fuel, or Erica Enders absolutely mop the field in Pro Stock — it’s the real deal. No gimmicks, no token entries, they’re out there winning championships on merit. Last year at Charlotte I stood by a dad hoisting his daughter up on his shoulders, pointing down the track and saying, “That’s Brittany. Girls can drive Top Fuel too.” Thought that was the coolest damn moment. And it’s not just the drivers. Half the tuners, clutch techs, even marketing crew hustling in the pits are women. NHRA feels miles ahead of a lot of other series in this respect. So here’s to the ladies turning wrenches, pulling holeshots, and running quicker 60-foots than most dudes could dream of. The future looks pretty badass. #NHRA #GirlsPower #Women #TopFuel #RacingFamily

Don’t sleep on the ladies of NHRA — some of the baddest drivers out there
JJ Soto

😏 Real Talk: The Force Family Was Always More Funny Car Than Top Fuel

Say what you want, but the Force DNA is Funny Car. John built a literal dynasty out of nitro floppers. Courtney raced Funny Car. Robert Hight’s a Funny Car monster. Even John’s interviews are more chaotic, over-the-top — perfect fit for the class that’s basically a carnival on asphalt. Yeah, Brittany proved they could dominate Top Fuel. But if you close your eyes and picture “John Force Racing”? You see bodies blowing off, massive header flames, and John hopping around on the starting line like he forgot where he parked. Not knocking their Top Fuel at all. Just saying… if racing had Hogwarts houses, Force is 100% housed under Funny Car. Tell me I’m wrong. #NHRA #DragRacing #FunnyCar #JohnForce #HotTake

😏 Real Talk: The Force Family Was Always More Funny Car Than Top Fuel
Erin Roberts

🔥 My Personal Mount Rushmore of Drag Racing Legends

Alright — since y’all were so fired up about my Top Fuel ops list, figured I’d go big picture. Here’s who’s on my personal drag racing Mount Rushmore (not just Top Fuel, all-time, all classes): 1️⃣ John Force No question. 16x Funny Car champ, larger-than-life personality, basically carried the sport on his back through lean years. 2️⃣ Don “The Snake” Prudhomme Transcended NHRA into pop culture. Legendary match races, crazy rivalries with The Mongoose — without him we might not even have the same sport today. 3️⃣ Big Daddy Don Garlits The innovator. Changed the game forever with the rear-engine dragster. Every car on the grid owes him. 4️⃣ Shirley Muldowney Paved the way for every female driver — not just in drag racing, but in motorsports. Took hell from old-school guys and STILL won three Top Fuel titles. Yeah, I left off a million deserving names (Bernstein, WJ, Coughlin, Kalitta Sr.), but that’s what makes these debates fun. Who’s your four? #NHRA #DragRacing #Legends #MountRushmore #History

🔥 My Personal Mount Rushmore of Drag Racing Legends
Brianna Hernandez

Why Even If You Hate Them, You Gotta Respect John Force Racing

I know some people get sick of hearing “Force this, Force that.” Maybe they don’t like John’s circus act, the endless interviews, or the fact JFR eats up so much TV time. But here’s the raw truth: You wouldn’t even HAVE the modern NHRA without John Force Racing. In the rough 2000s when sponsorship dollars dried up, John kept bringing them back. His team showed how to work a midway, keep fans buying tickets, and keep sponsors on the cars. He didn’t just pad his own stats — he carried the whole damn show. Look at Brittany. Look at how many young drivers JFR gave shots to. Look at the families in the pits wearing Force shirts generation after generation. You don’t have to like them. Hell, you can root against them every final round. But if you love drag racing at all? You owe them a debt of respect. #NHRA #DragRacing #JohnForce #Legacy #RealTalk

Why Even If You Hate Them, You Gotta Respect John Force Racing
Brian Powers

💚 Yeah, It’s Loud and Dirty — But Look How Far NHRA’s Come

Been an environmental science nerd my whole life — still can’t deny there’s something magical about nitro at night. I know drag racing isn’t exactly a beacon of sustainability. But to be fair, NHRA has taken real steps the last decade: -Better containment trays & catch systems to stop oil/fuel leaks. -Tighter rules on track prep chemicals & dedicated runoff handling. -Many sportsman classes shifting toward ethanol & E85. -Even more recycling initiatives at big events. So yeah, it’s loud and it’s not zero emissions — but they’re not pretending either. They’re doing what they can without killing what makes the sport what it is. I respect that. #NHRA #DragRacing #Respect #BalancedView #SustainableSteps

💚 Yeah, It’s Loud and Dirty — But Look How Far NHRA’s Come