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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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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),…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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,…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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,…
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.
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
