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Funny Car championship contender Matt Hagan is in full-fighter mode
Three-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan entered the NHRA Midwest Nationals just 60 points out of first place, and he and his wing of the TSR Nitro team are steadily focused on making up as much ground as possible as the 2022 NHRA Countdown to the Championship hits dead-center.
Three-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan entered the NHRA Midwest Nationals just 60 points out of first place, and he and his wing of the TSR Nitro team are steadily focused on making up as much ground as possible as the 2022 NHRA Countdown to…
2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday Preview
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the St. Louis area's World Wide Technology Raceway for round three of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship
Saturday's racing action at the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals began at 8 a.m. with the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action and the World Wide Technology Raceway High School Challenge.
Be sure to tune in for the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag…
Aaron Stanfield in the midst of efficient recovery from early Countdown stumble
With a victory last weekend, Aaron Stanfield jumped right back in the championship mix, but the rising star in Pro Stock said the chase for an NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world title in the class won’t be his main focus at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Aaron Stanfield, driver of the Janac Brothers Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro, was back in form this past weekend as he claimed victory at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals and moved back into the No. 2 position in the championship standings. Stanfield…
2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday photo gallery
NHRA National Dragster's award-winning photographer Marc Gewertz shares the beauty, speed, and behind-the-scenes shots his lenses captured at the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Matt Smith, Kyle Koretsky, Robert Hight, and Steve Torrence lead Friday qualifying at NHRA Midwest Nationals
During a stellar night of qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway, team horsepower dominated the low e.t.'s all evening.
From Charlotte last weekend to St Louis today, and then on to Dallas, Las Vegas, and Pomona— the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship has begun its symbolic march West for the last five races of the season. A season…
Rookie Camrie Caruso experiencing the Countdown's potent energy
Camrie Caruso could not have known what she was in for when she stepped into the dog-eat-dog world of Pro Stock at the beginning of the season, but soon enough, Caruso came to understand the inner workings of the class and is experiencing the heightened intensity of a championship chase in a professional category for the first time.
As one twist of the old saying goes, "You don't know until you know." Young Camrie Caruso could not have known what she was in for when she stepped into the dog-eat-dog world of Pro Stock at the beginning of the season. She appeared on the scene…
Funny Car fan-favorite Tim Wilkerson looks to shine in front of family and friends
Tim Wilkerson remains right in the thick of things in the Countdown to the Championship, already advancing to one final round in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ six-race playoffs. Now the veteran has a chance to put on a show at his home track in front of family and friends at this weekend’s NHRA Midwest Nationals.
Tim Wilkerson remains right in the thick of things in the Countdown to the Championship, already advancing to one final round in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ six-race playoffs. Now the veteran has a chance to put on a show at his home…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Preview
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the St. Louis area's World Wide Technology Raceway, for round three of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship
The 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals is a critical Gateway to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Finals. The current leaders Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Joey Gladstone (Pro Stock Motorcycle)…
In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.
Former NHRA Top Fuel driver…
Tricky Tipster: NHRA Midwest Nationals
Buckle up. This is where the ride gets a bit bumpy. The Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is about to hit the halfway point with this week’s NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Right now, all four Professional championships are very much up for grabs, but that might not be the case on Monday morning.
Buckle up. This is where the ride gets a bit bumpy. The Countdown to the Championship playoffs for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is about to hit the halfway point with this week’s NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.…
Title chase heats up in St. Louis event powered by Jerry Bickel Race Cars
With the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon headed to its final two races of the 2022 season, the points battle is heating up in the category, with an epic championship duel set to go down over the next two events.
With the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon headed to its final two races of the 2022 season, the points battle is heating up in the category, with an epic championship duel set to go down over the next two events.…
Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster packed with coverage of crucial races
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, packed with late-summer racing coverage from Brainerd, Indy, and Reading, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
READ THE NEW ISSUE
The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, packed with late-summer racing…
How former racer Curtis Francois saved and resurrected St. Louis' marquee facility
Twelve years ago, the fate of what today is known as World Wide Technology Raceway was very much in jeopardy until local businessman and developer Curtis Francois bought the property and turned it into the showcase facility that this weekend will host the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
by John Bisci
World Wide Technology Raceway’s compelling story of its narrow escape from the wrecking ball has been told many times, but it never ceases to amaze the listener. In a nutshell, the facility, which included a…
Championship leader Justin Ashley prepared to take fight to St. Louis
After runner-up finishes at the first two Countdown events in Reading and Charlotte, Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team took a light break before heading to St. Louis.
Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on Dodge turns pink to support breast cancer patients
Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly Shires Foundation in Canada to further their work helping breast cancer patients meet non-medical expenses while they are undergoing treatment.
After making his historic 600th race start and sitting firmly in the Countdown to the Championship standings, Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
Nichols, Bellemeur lead Lucas Oil Series winners at Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, led by first-time winner Earl Nichols Jr. in Top Alcohol Dragster.
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Earl Nichols Jr., a former Super Gas…
Countdown Craziness, Hot Takes, and a Potential Record Breaker in St. Louis
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna weigh in with all that has been happening through two races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna weigh in with all that has been happening through two races of the NHRA Countdown to the…
Relive the action at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in our Weekend Rewind
Relive the magic, drama, and upsets of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, race two of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
WWTR foundation continues to collect donations for eastern Kentucky flood victims
The Raceway Gives Foundation, the charitable arm of World Wide Technology Raceway, home of this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals, is continuing to collect for the flood victims of eastern Kentucky.
The record rainfall and subsequent flooding of late July dramatically impacted the lives of people in our own community as well as those in eastern Kentucky. Both areas suffered devastating damage, and the communities are rallying together to…