Drag racing fanatics are about to get closer to the action than ever before.
Thursday, VICE TV, home of VICE Sports, announced a partnership with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) for a six-part docseries called “Chasing Speed”. This series, that focuses on the high-octane world of NHRA drag racing, will premiere on Wednesday, January 21 at 9 p.m. ET.
The news was shared by VICE TV President Peter Gaffney and NHRA Vice President of
Broadcast Steve Reintjes as the 2025 NHRA Finals starts its championship weekend at the Pomona
Dragstrip, today through November 16, in Pomona, CA.
“Chasing Speed delivers the high-stakes, adrenaline fueled action that VICE TV audiences crave,” said Gaffney. “This thrilling docuseries will have viewers on the edge of their seats and we’re proud to partner with the NHRA as they celebrate this historic milestone for the sport.”
“Chasing Speed” looks inside the culture and personalities of NHRA drag racing – a world of highly
modified machines racing down a straight, quarter-mile or 1,000-foot strip at speeds exceeding 340
miles per hour. The six episodes, an hour apiece, follow the entire 2025 season from the perspective of the
teams fighting for the championship. From Top Fuel’s Brittany Force’s NHRA record-setting speed (343
MPH), to Austin Prock’s rise under racing legend John Force, and Antron Brown’s run to repeat a Top
Fuel title, the series honors the sport’s history through reflections from racing legends, tracing how
founder Wally Parks’ vision shaped 75 years of NHRA competition.
“We’re so excited to partner with VICE TV on Chasing Speed as we showcase NHRA drag racing in a
whole new light and in front of a whole new audience,” said Reintjes. “This docuseries will highlight the
high-stakes action and unique personalities that make the incredible world of NHRA drag racing so
special, and as we celebrate our 75th season in 2026, it marks a perfect time to work with VICE TV on
this amazing series.”
All six episodes will precede NHRA’s landmark 75th anniversary season, which begins March 5-8, 2026 in
Gainesville, Fla. and includes 20 races at tracks across the country.
