NHRA 101: Your Guide to NHRA Drag Racing

In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, but what is a holeshot? Or a breakout? Welcome to NHRA 101, your complete guide to the world of NHRA Drag Racing, from the terminology of the sport to what you need to enjoy a day at the races to info on the many different vehicles that take to the track during a race weekend.
NHRA.com Features and Columns

There's more to drag racing than just two cars streaking down the strip. NHRA.com has a wide assortment of regular columns, including the DRAGSTER Insider -- in which ND Editor Phil Burgess treats you to "the stories behind the stories" from yesterday and today -- exclusive Driver Blogs that take you into the homes and trailers of the sport's top stars, the NHRA.com Notebook, and the unique Quarter-Mile Cuisine, in which award-winning Jegs.com chef Nicky Morse offers up his favorite recipes. From this area, you also can access previous Special Sections, including special-edition Web sites and blogs as well as memorial pages.
Meet the Stars of the NHRA Full Throttle Series

Want more information on your favorite NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series drivers? NHRA.com has full bios on all the series regulars, including major accomplishments, best runs, hobbies, and more, plus team and driver Web site addresses and contact information in the fan-club sections.
- Pomona Quarter Mile Club
Watch NHRA Drag Racing on TV

All 24 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events feature same-day television coverage on ESPN2 of the Professional-class action with play-by-play from motor racing veteran Paul Page and expert color commentary by former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Mike Dunn. Sundays kick off with NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil, a half-hour pre-race show that gets you up to speed for the day's activities. ESPN2 also offers coverage of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. NHRA Drag Racing also is aired in Canada on TSN.
The Sights and Sounds of NHRA Drag Racing

NHRA.com offers a wide array of multimedia features for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of NHRA Drag Racing. With video clips and photos from the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, the popular Auto Imagery Photo of the Week, and a gallery of .wav files for your computer, there's lots to see and hear in NHRA Multimedia.
Get Your Official NHRA Apparel and Merchandise

A wide range of NHRA-themed items is available for purchase online. The NitroMall is your one-stop spot for official NHRA merchandise, products from some of the teams of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, and more. The NHRA Store is the place to join NHRA and purchase specialty items and DVDs, and the NHRA Museum Store has items to satisfy history buffs, from vintage T-shirts to historical books.
- Download Rulebook

NHRA season champions, 1974-2009*

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NHRA season champions, 1974-2009*

Top Fuel

Year	Champion
1974	Gary Beck
1975	Don Garlits
1976	Richard Tharp
1977	Shirley Muldowney
1978	Kelly Brown
1979	Rob Bruins
1980	Shirley Muldowney
1981	Jeb Allen
1982	Shirley Muldowney
1983	Gary Beck
1984	Joe Amato
1985	Don Garlits
1986	Don Garlits
1987	Dick LaHaie
1988	Joe Amato
1989	Gary Ormsby
1990	Joe Amato
1991	Joe Amato
1992	Joe Amato
1993	Eddie Hill
1994	Scott Kalitta
1995	Scott Kalitta
1996	Kenny Bernstein
1997	Gary Scelzi
1998	Gary Scelzi
1999	Tony Schumacher
2000	Gary Scelzi
2001	Kenny Bernstein
2002	Larry Dixon
2003	Larry Dixon
2004	Tony Schumacher
2005	Tony Schumacher
2006	Tony Schumacher
2007	Tony Schumacher
2008	Tony Schumacher
2009	Tony Schumacher

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Funny Car

Year	Champion
1974	Shirl Greer
1975	Don Prudhomme
1976	Don Prudhomme
1977	Don Prudhomme
1978	Don Prudhomme
1979	Raymond Beadle
1980	Raymond Beadle
1981	Raymond Beadle
1982	Frank Hawley
1983	Frank Hawley
1984	Mark Oswald
1985	Kenny Bernstein
1986	Kenny Bernstein
1987	Kenny Bernstein
1988	Kenny Bernstein
1989	Bruce Larson
1990	John Force
1991	John Force
1992	Cruz Pedregon
1993	John Force
1994	John Force
1995	John Force
1996	John Force
1997	John Force
1998	John Force
1999	John Force
2000	John Force
2001	John Force
2002	John Force
2003	Tony Pedregon
2004	John Force
2005	Gary Scelzi
2006	John Force
2007	Tony Pedregon
2008	Cruz Pedregon
2009	Robert Hight

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Pro Stock

Year	Champion
1974	Bob Glidden
1975	Bob Glidden
1976	Larry Lombardo
1977	Don Nicholson
1978	Bob Glidden
1979	Bob Glidden
1980	Bob Glidden
1981	Lee Shepherd
1982	Lee Shepherd
1983	Lee Shepherd
1984	Lee Shepherd
1985	Bob Glidden
1986	Bob Glidden
1987	Bob Glidden
1988	Bob Glidden
1989	Bob Glidden
1990	Darrell Alderman
1991	Darrell Alderman
1992	Warren Johnson
1993	Warren Johnson
1994	Darrell Alderman
1995	Warren Johnson
1996	Jim Yates
1997	Jim Yates
1998	Warren Johnson
1999	Warren Johnson
2000	Jeg Coughlin Jr.
2001	Warren Johnson
2002	Jeg Coughlin Jr.
2003	Greg Anderson
2004	Greg Anderson
2005	Greg Anderson
2006	Jason Line
2007	Jeg Coughlin
2008	Jeg Coughlin
2009	Mike Edwards

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Pro Stock Motorcycle

Year	Champion
1987	Dave Schultz
1988	Dave Schultz
1989	John Mafaro
1990	John Myers
1991	Dave Schultz
1992	John Myers
1993	Dave Schultz
1994	Dave Schultz
1995	John Myers
1996	Dave Schultz
1997	Matt Hines
1998	Matt Hines
1999	Matt Hines
2000	Angelle Sampey
2001	Angelle Sampey
2002	Angelle Sampey
2003	Geno Scali
2004	Andrew Hines
2005	Andrew Hines
2006	Andrew Hines
2007	Matt Smith
2008	Eddie Krawiec
2009	Hector Arana

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* prior to 1974, the World Finals event champion was declared the season champion

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