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Not From That School: Maddi Gordon, Don Prudhomme, and the Shift in Who Gets a Chance in NHRA

By Crystal Clay SONOMA, Calif . (July 27, 2025) — Maddi Gordon wasn’t at the track this weekend. She wasn’t in the pit area, suiting up,...

Crystal Clay

Jul 274 min read

Brittany Force's Monster Energy/Top Fuel dragster launches off the starting line at night during her record-setting343.16-mph run at the 2025 NHRA Sonoma Nationals, with flames visible from the headers.

Brittany Force Sets NHRA Speed Record with 343.16 MPH Blast at Sonoma

SONOMA, Calif. (July 26, 2025) — Brittany Force delivered the fastest run in NHRA history Friday night at Sonoma Raceway, clocking a...

Crystal Clay

Jul 262 min read

DENSO to Continue as Title Sponsor of NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2025) – NHRA officials announced today that DENSO will continue as the title sponsor of the...

Peyton Lohr

Jan 192 min read

Chris Bostick Leaves Sonoma With New Career Best and Elevated Points Standing

Press Release | CHRIS BOSTICK MOTORSPORTS SONOMA, Calif. (July 28, 2024) - Pro Stock Motorcycle star Chris Bostick raced to a new...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 29, 20242 min read

2024 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals: Day Three Recap

(Photo Courtesy NHRA) PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE PRO STOCK FUNNY CAR TOP FUEL

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20241 min read

Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and M. Smith Pick Up Wins at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (July 28, 2024) – Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20246 min read

Jianna Evaristo Becomes Fastest Woman in Pro Stock Motorcycle at DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Press Release | SCRAPPERS RACING SONOMA, Calif. (July 28, 2024) - The Scrappers Sisters experienced an outstanding weekend in front of...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20243 min read

Scag Racing Leaves Sonoma Nationals on a Positive Note

Press Release | SCAG RACING SONOMA, Calif. (July 28, 2024) – The three-car SCAG Racing team wrapped up the two-race Western Swing Sunday...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20243 min read

Aaron Stanfield Earns Third Victory and Extends Elite Motorsports Streak to Six

Press Release | ELITE MOTORSPORTS SONOMA, Calif. (July 28, 2024) – Aaron Stanfield and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20243 min read

2024 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals: Day Two Recap

(Photo Courtesy NHRA) PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE PRO STOCK FUNNY CAR TOP FUEL

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20241 min read

Matt Smith Wins GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (July 27, 2024) – Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 28, 20244 min read

2024 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals: Day One Recap

(Photo Courtesy NHRA) PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE PRO STOCK FUNNY CAR TOP FUEL

Peyton Lohr

Jul 27, 20241 min read

Kalitta, Tasca, Hartford & Van Sant Take Provisional No. 1 Spots at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (July 26, 2024) – Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 27, 20245 min read

Funny Car J.R. Todd Aims To Replicate Past Success at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (July 25, 2024) – A year ago, a win at Sonoma Raceway came at a much-needed time for NHRA Funny Car...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 26, 20245 min read

Scrappers Sisters Set to Shine in Sonoma

Press Release | SCRAPPERS RACING SONOMA, Calif. (July 25, 2024) - The Scrappers Sisters, Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo, are excited...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 26, 20243 min read

Encouraged By Recent Improvements, Chris Bostick Seeks Big Moves in Sonoma

Press Release | CHRIS BOSTICK MOTORSPORTS SONOMA, Calif. (July 25, 2024) - Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chris Bostick knows that he is...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 26, 20242 min read

Eight Star Riders Set For GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at Sonoma Raceway

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (July 22, 2024) – Featuring a host of world champions and standout riders, the eight-bike field is...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 23, 20244 min read

Top Fuel's Steve Torrence Looks to Keep Rolling in Wine Country at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Press Release | NHRA SONOMA, Calif. (July 23, 2024) – Steve Torrence received as good of a sign as any last weekend in Seattle that...

Peyton Lohr

Jul 23, 20245 min read

2024 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Entry Lists

Peyton Lohr

Jul 23, 20240 min read