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Clay Millican excited to thrill fans with a win at Summit Motorsports Park

Summit Motorsports Park is near and dear to Clay Millican’s heart. In addition to a previous wins at “America’s Race Track,” Millican carries the event sponsor on the side of this Rick Ware Racing Top Fuel Dragster.
28 Jun 2025
Evan J. Smith, National Dragster Contributor
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Clay Milican
Summit Motorsports Park is near and dear to Clay Millican’s heart. In addition to a previous wins at “America’s Race Track,” Millican carries the event sponsor on the side of this Rick Ware Racing Top Fuel Dragster. Currently sixth in points, the…
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Ron “the Rat” Tornow determined to make his swan song a successful one

As he prepares to put the wraps on his Pro Stock Motorcycle career, Ron "the Rat" Tornow has a few things left to accomplish and with a little help from his friends, he's right on schedule.
28 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ron Tornow
Since his NHRA debut in 2020, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Ron “the Rat” Tornow has become popular with fans and his fellow racers mostly due to the dancing rat mascot that cheers him on at the starting line during most events.  While Tornow…
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After near double-up, Pete D’Agnolo is seeking more Norwalk success

Three years after winning the NHRA Super Stock world championship, Pete D'Agnolo is having a strong season with his Modified '67 Camaro. D'Agnolo scored a recent win and runner-up at Summit Motorsports Park and is looking to score again this weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals.
28 Jun 2025
Evan J. Smith, National Dragster Contributor
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Pete D'Agnolo
In 1968 Sam D’Agnolo purchased a one-year-old 1967 Camaro. It was equipped with a 350 and backed by a 4-speed; just the stuff to make for a fun street/strip machine. With his life ahead of him, Sam began racing but there’s no way he could have…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

After two rounds of qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park we're ready for an exciting Saturday which will include two rounds of pro qualifying along with the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout and the Mission#2fast2tasty Challenge.
28 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Norwalk
In typical Summit Motorsports Park action, NHRA Mission Foods' top pros kicked off with two rounds of exciting qualifying, including a wild night session under the lights. The event is No. 10 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission Foods…
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Funny Car's Chris King wins inaugural Hot Saw Pro/Am at Summit Nationals

Prior to qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Funny Car drivers Chris King, Buddy Hull, Spencer Hyde, and Matt Hagan and Top Fuel driver Clay Millican teamed up with four pros for the inaugural United States Open Hot Saw Championship Pro/Am.
27 Jun 2025
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Chris King
Prior to the opening rounds of qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals five NHRA professional drivers, Funny Car drivers Chris King, Buddy Hull, Spencer Hyde, and Matt Hagan along with Top Fuel driver Clay Millican teamed up with…
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Ashley, Pedregon, Anderson, and Smith lead the way in Norwalk

Under the lights at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Justin Ashley, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith earned the top spots in their respective divisions.
27 Jun 2025
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Justin Ashley
Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley picked up the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, putting him in position for his first top spot of 2025 at the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car),…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Photo Gallery

National Dragster's award-winning photographers captured all the color and excitement on Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
27 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Battle lines drawn for GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA Allstar Callout

Callouts made for Saturday's $40,000 to win GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout with the KB Titan and Elite Motorsports rivalry taking center stage.
27 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Callout
It normally doesn’t take much for rival NHRA Pro Stock teams to take issue with each other although the $40,000 sweetener provided by the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout which will take place on Saturday at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday News & Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
27 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Spencer Hyde
Prior to the opening round of qualifying, track operator Bill Bader Jr. made an appearance in the track Media Center, and provided a “State of the track” address for  media members. Bader touched on a variety of topics, beginning with the…
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Lane doubles; Warling and Sorensen also lead Race 2 winners at Yellowstone

Jeff Lane won both of the doubleheader events and joined Carroll Warling and Joe Sorensen as Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
27 Jun 2025
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Division 6
Photos by Robert Grice The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Jeff Lane, North Bend,…
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United States Open Hot Saw Championship to fire up at Norwalk event

Fans attending the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals can also take in the United States Open Hot Saw Championship at Summit Motorsports Park with 70-hp chainsaws with 230-mph chain speeds.
26 Jun 2025
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United States Open Hot Saw Championship
While fans are expecting fast cars and motorcycles, flames flying from header pipes, and fireworks at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, this weekend, June 26-29, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, a new feature will pack on even more…
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Pro Stock stars ready for GETTRX All-Star Callout this Saturday in Norwalk

The stars of the Pro Stock class are geared up for the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout, which takes place at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
26 Jun 2025
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Callout
The stars of the Pro Stock class are geared up for the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout, which takes place at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. The popular specialty race will take place…
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Ford Performance launches NHRA Contingency Program to support racers

The spirit of Ford’s racing legacy continues to echo in every quarter-mile run NHRA racers make.
26 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Ford Performance launches NHRA Contingency Program to support racers
DEARBORN, MI (June 26, 2025) — Ford Performance has announced the return of its NHRA Contingency Program for 2025, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots and professional drag racers campaigning Ford-powered vehicles in NHRA drag…
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Bartone team to return to blown alcohol combination for Norwalk event

The world champion Bartone Bros. Racing team will park its record-breaking injected nitro Funny Car and return to supercharged alcohol at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2025
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Sean Bellemeur
The world champion Bartone Bros. Racing team will park its record-breaking injected nitro Funny Car and return to supercharged alcohol at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The team debuted the nitro burner at the “Baby Gators…
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Leah Pruett got back behind the wheel for post-Virginia test session

Leah Pruett made her first runs in a Top Fuel car in a year and a half on Monday after the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2025
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Leah Pruett
Photos by Bob Szelag Leah Pruett made her first runs in a Top Fuel car in a year and a half on Monday after the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, wheeling the American Rebel Light dragster driven by husband Tony…
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Kalitta Air 25th anniversary livery will ride on Shawn Langdon’s dragster

Beginning at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Shawn Langdon's Top Fuel dragster will sport a special Kalitta Air 25th anniversary livery for the remainder of the season.
26 Jun 2025
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Kalitta Air 25th anniversary
Twenty-five years ago, when people around the country were watching Survivor, ER, Friends, NYPD Blue, and The West Wing on television and seeing movies like Cast Away, The Perfect Storm…
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BPK Environmental joins Baldwin team as primary partner for Norwalk event

BPK Environmental will join Krista Baldwin Racing and driver Spencer Massey as the primary partner of the KBR/Red Line Oil Top Fuel dragster at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2025
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Krista Baldwin Racing
BPK Environmental will join Krista Baldwin Racing and driver Spencer Massey as the primary partner of the KBR/Red Line Oil Top Fuel dragster at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. “I met Joe and his son, Brandon, during my first year of…
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Tricky Tipster, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hits the midway point at this week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, where Shawn Langdon, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera have been installed as pre-race favorites.
26 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tipster
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hits the midway point following the conclusion of this week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, where Shawn Langdon, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera have been installed…
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World championship nitro team owner, Top Fuel driver Larry Minor passes away

Larry Minor, the Southern California potato magnate who rose from his sand drag racing roots to become a successful multi-car team owner in NHRA competition and even an event-winning Top Fuel driver, passed away June 25.
25 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Larry Minor
Larry Minor, the Southern California potato magnate who rose from his sand drag racing roots to become a successful multi-car team owner in NHRA competition and even an event-winning Top Fuel driver, passed away June 25. He was 85. Minor fielded…
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Gaige Herrera breaks Bob Glidden's record for fewest events to reach 25 wins

Almost since the day he first slung a leg over the saddle of a Pro Stock Motorcycle for the Vance & Hines team to start the 2024 season, Gaige Herrera has busted the record book, and he's just done it again.
25 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Gaige Herrera
  Almost since the day he first slung a leg over the saddle of a Pro Stock Motorcycle for the Vance & Hines team to start the 2024 season, Gaige Herrera has busted the record book, and he's just done it again. With his victory at the…
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Deecell Power Systems named Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA

Deecell Power Systems, a groundbreaking solar-power system for haulers and sleeper cabs, has been named the Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA.
25 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Deecell Power Systems named Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA
Deecell Power Systems, a groundbreaking solar-power system for haulers and sleeper cabs, has been named the Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA. Engineered for truckers, haulers, and sleeper cabs, Deecell offers clean, quiet, and reliable power,…
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Flexjet hosts employee Hype Day ahead of Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The Official Private Aviation Partner of the NHRA welcomed its employees to a preview of this weekend's race action with race cars, meet-and-greets, and nearly 700 tickets for employees at its global headquarter near Cleveland, Ohio.
25 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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DHD Racing Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at the Flexjet Global Headquarters 4
With the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals set to light up Norwalk, Ohio, this weekend, Official Private Aviation Partner of NHRA, Flexjet, kicked off the festivities in high style with an unforgettable employee Hype Day at its global…
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Josh Hart looks to make big move at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

This weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals represents a great opportunity for Top Fuel’s Josh Hart. He’s had success in Norwalk, and sponsor R+L Carriers has a huge presence near Summit Motorsports Park.
25 Jun 2025
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Josh Hart
Always a highlight of the season for every driver in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, this weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park represents a great opportunity for Top Fuel’s Josh Hart.…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reaches the halfway point this weekend with the running of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Here is all the info to get you started in our Friday preview.
25 Jun 2025
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Norwalk
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reaches the halfway point this weekend with the running of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. The event is No. 10 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission…
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Success in Norwalk would mean great deal to Funny Car rookie Spencer Hyde

It has already been a standout rookie season for Spencer Hyde in the Funny Car ranks, but a host of friends and supporters and a special livery could make the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals even more special for him and the Jim Head Racing team.
25 Jun 2025
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Spencer Hyde
It has already been a standout rookie season for Spencer Hyde in the Funny Car ranks heading into this weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. He has advanced to one final round, picked up a…
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Morrison, Right2Breathe bring message of health and hope to Norwalk event

Funny Car driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe Project will again offer the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. 
25 Jun 2025
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Right2Breathe
Funny Car driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe Project will offer the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.  Morrison has once again teamed up with the highly acclaimed…
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Pawuk eyes elusive Flexjet Factory Stock victory in front of hometown crowd

Defending Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock world champion Mark Pawuk is laser-focused on another personal milestone: winning an NHRA national event at his home track, Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
24 Jun 2025
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Mark Pawuk
Since returning to NHRA competition in 2018, former Pro Stock racer turned Factory Stock competitor Mark Pawuk has been vocal about his goals for the second chapter of his drag racing career. “The Cowboy,” as he’s known to fans, has had his sights…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Tommy Muller

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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171:22
In order to win his first national event in Right Trailers Top Dragster, Tommy Muller has to get past two-time world champion Anthony Bertozzi and he did so with a .012 light and a 7.053 on his 7.05 dial.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner J.J. Brock

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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75:42
Appearing in his second career Super Gas final, J.J. Brock secured his first win with a solid run that included a .014 light and a 9.913 after opponent Ricky Hall broke out by .028-second.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Corey Manuel

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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88:47
Corey Manuel collected his second national event title in Super Comp following a narrow red-light start by Lauren Freer. Manuel’s worst light of eliminations was a .019.
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