Glossary / General

NHRA Nitro

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NHRA Nitro is drag racing where the cars run on nitromethane fuel. Those cars are built for extreme performance and they’re usually the loud, fast ones you see at NHRA events.

Technical Definition

NHRA Nitro refers to NHRA drag racing’s nitro-fueled classes, where cars use nitromethane to produce very high power. These events are known for intense acceleration, loud exhaust, and specialized fuel/engine setups.

Hear It Discussed

"We've got an interview with Greg Stamfield. We'll be on NHRA Nitro. It's going to happen tomorrow one o'clock Eastern time 10 a.m. Pacific."
Ignition 07/20/2026 WFO Radio Podcast 02:28