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2025 NHRA New England Nationals Comp winner Joe Carnasciale

04 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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With his victory in Comp, Joe Carnasciale has now won a national event in three of the last four seasons. The Rhode Island veteran, who runner-upped last year at Indy, finished the job with an easy run in the all-New England final after homestate…
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Todd eager to stay on winning track at Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals

After winning Sunday in Epping, snapping a 25-race winless streak in the process, Funny Car’s J.R. Todd will only have to wait a week to keep his momentum rolling at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at scenic Bristol Dragway.
04 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Todd
After winning Sunday in Epping, snapping a 25-race winless streak in the process, Funny Car’s J.R. Todd would like to see the wait for his next victory reduced dramatically. In fact, it could be only a week if the former world champion keeps rolling…
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Cody Krohn and Paton Racing team up to compete in Top Fuel in Bristol

Paton Racing will again have Cody Krohn at the controls of its Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals June 6-8 in Bristol.
04 Jun 2025
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Cody Krohn
Paton Racing will again have Cody Krohn at the controls of its Top Fuel dragster at the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals June 6-8 in Bristol. Krohn and his CK Racing team partnered with the Patons in 2024, piloting and qualifying…
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Tricky Tipster, Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will head for scenic Bristol Dragway this weekend, where Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the PlayNHRA favorites for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
04 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky tipster
Fresh off a competitive and highly entertaining event at New England Dragway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves south to equally historic Bristol Dragway for this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.  The…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
03 Jun 2025
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals
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Thunder Valley Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
03 Jun 2025
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals event guide
  SUPER GRIP NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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NHRA Gatornationals to kick off NHRA’s 75th anniversary season March 5-8

NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in Florida.
03 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Gatornationals
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway, as officials announced today the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will begin March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in…
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An epic Epping recap, J.R. Todd, and a look forward to Bristol

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, J.R. Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping, and Lohnes recaps the week's news and looks ahead to the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
03 Jun 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, J.R. Todd joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about his big victory in Epping and how it all came together. The conversation with Todd follows a recap of the action from…
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Top Fuel champ Antron Brown looks to conquer Bristol for the first time

Antron Brown has compiled one of the most impressive résumés in NHRA history, earning four Top Fuel world championships and 81 event wins, and Brown hopes to add another note to his lengthy list of achievements — his first Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals win.
03 Jun 2025
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Antron Brown
Antron Brown has put together one of the most impressive resumés in NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series history, racking up four Top Fuel world championships — including the latest in 2024 — and 81 event wins.   After this weekend’s 24th…
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Julie Nataas to make nitro Funny Car debut in Bristol with DC Motorsports

Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Funny Car debut in Del Worsham’s Airmine-backed Toyota GR Supra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
02 Jun 2025
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Julie Nataas
The wait is over for 2024 NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champion Julie Nataas, who will make her long-awaited nitro Funny Car debut at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.  In national and regional…
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Handras scores again in Epping to lead New England Nationals winners

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals, eight drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at New England Dragway, including Michael Handras, who won at the event for the second straight year, this time in Super Gas
02 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Michael Handras
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals, eight drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at New England Dragway With his victory in Comp, Joe Carnasciale has now won a national…
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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America names Class of 2026 inductees

Former longtime NHRA Competition Director and Vice President Steve Gibbs is among the list of inductees in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2026.
02 Jun 2025
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Steve Gibbs
Former longtime NHRA Competition Director and Vice President Steve Gibbs is among the list of inductees in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2026. Gibbs will be joined by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Stock Car), road racer John Morton (…
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5 things we learned from the NHRA New England Nationals

From history to horsepower, New England Dragway in Epping gave us a weekend to remember — and reminded us why we’ll be back in 2026 with expectations high.
02 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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 5 things we learned from the NHRA New England Nationals
The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway delivered the kind of drama only 12,000-horsepower nitro engines and five-speed 10,000-rpm big-blocks can provide. With track records shattered, rivalries renewed, and pedalfests aplenty,…
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Powers wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at NHRA New England Nationals

Chris Powers and his Sonny’s Racing Engines Chevy Camaro rallied to victory at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
01 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
Chris Powers and his Sonny’s Racing Engines Chevy Camaro rallied to victory Sunday at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, race two of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 NHRA schedule. In…
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Force, Todd, and Anderson claw their way to wins at NHRA New England Nationals

Brittany Force takes down Tony Stewart in Top Fuel triumph - J.R. Todd gets first Funny Car victory since ’24 opener, and Greg Anderson sets Pro Stock track record in win at Epping, N.H.
01 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Force, Todd & Anderson claw their way to wins at NHRA New England Nationals
Top Fuel’s Brittany Force picked up her first victory of the season, making a pair of 340-mph runs on Sunday at New England Dragway and defeating points leader Tony Stewart in the final round of the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals. J.R.…
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Sunday photo gallery from the NHRA New England Nationals

National Dragster photographers capture the speed, emotion, and drama in Epping, N.H.
01 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Brittany Force and her husband Bobby Lyons 32
The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals delivered on every level—speed, drama, comebacks, and championship-caliber performances—and National Dragster’s wickedly talented photographers were there to…
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Hear from Jack Beckman after his wild ride at the NHRA New England Natioanls

01 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Jack Beckman
“It started to shake, I pedaled, and it was one of those deals where these things shake violently enough that your vision kind of shuts down for a second. As soon as I pedaled, it just hooked left—and at that point, you're a passenger. "I’ve…
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Erica Enders and Greg Anderson setup a clash of the titans Pro Stock final in Epping

Elite Motorsports and KB Titan trading blows as Pro Stock rivalry heats up again
01 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Erica Enders and Greg Anderson setup a clash of the titans Pro Stock final in Epping
    The Pro Stock rivalry that has defined much of the last decade is officially back. After a month-long break in the schedule, Erica Enders and…
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News & Notes: Sunday Race Day at NHRA New England Nationals

It’s Race Day at New England Dragway: Cool temps, high speeds, and a Fox primetime broadcast
01 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
News & Notes: Sunday Race Day at NHRA New England Nationals
It’s race day, and fans are already streaming through the gates at New England Dragway for the final eliminations of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals. From the sound of Top Fuel and Funny Car warm-ups echoing through the pits to the sharp focus…
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NHRA New England Nationals Sunday preview

Racing for glory in the Granite State. Speed, grit, and high-stakes competition await at the NHRA New England Nationals—broadcast today on FOX.
01 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
News
NHRA New England Nationals Sunday preview
If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait five minutes. But if you don’t like racing, you’re in the wrong place. Because today, the forest-lined strip of asphalt at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire, transforms into a…
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Kalitta, Beckman, and Hartford win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at NHRA New England Nationals

Kalitta continues to roll in qualifying; Prock and Cody Coughlin also take No. 1 spots at New England Dragway
31 May 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Kalitta, Beckman & Hartford win Mission #2Fast2Tasty
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta continued an incredible qualifying run on Saturday at New England Dragway, keeping Kalitta Motorsports undefeated in Top Fuel in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge with a victory over Tony Stewart, setting the track…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday photo gallery

Check out the pits, the racers, and the staging lanes at the 12th running of the NHRA New England Nationals
31 May 2025
David Kennedy
Fan takes photo of the Buddy Hull driven Jim Dunn Funny Car 29
Despite a mid-day weather delay, the stars of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series roared back to life at New England Dragway. Fans braved the skies and were rewarded with record-breaking passes, Mission 2 Fast 2 Tasty racing, and the sights…
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Frech, Hidalgo, Longhany top Race 2 at South Georgia Motorsports Park

John Frech, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., and Jeff Longhany led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division completed a doubleheader event at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
31 May 2025
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Division 2
Photos by Rhonda McCole and Kalyn Fox The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park: …
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Kamplain, Mosbek, Wernet lead winners as Tri-State Raceway event

Greg Kamplain, Gene Mosbek, and Logan Wernet led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Tri-State Raceway.
31 May 2025
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Division 5
Photos by Barry Bergeron and Tim Sokoloski The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway: COMPETITION…
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News & Notes: Saturday qualifying from NHRA New England Nationals

The sound of nitro thundered back into New England Dragway Saturday as the skies cleared in New England Nationals
31 May 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
News & Notes: Saturday qualifying from NHRA New England Nationals
  Saturday’s third Top Fuel qualifying session at New England Dragway brought fireworks, frustration, and a new track speed record. As the racing surface came around following morning rain,…
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Top Fuel to the lanes at 1 p.m. ET as the track dries at New England Dragway

After a soggy start to the day, the skies over Epping have cleared and the racing gods appear to be smiling down on New England Dragway.
31 May 2025
David Kennedy
News
Top Fuel to the lanes at 1 p.m. ET as the track dries at New England Dragway
video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) { padding-top: 56.25%; } Track drying efforts have progressed exactly as hoped, with NHRA’s experienced Safety Safari and race control teams executing their plan to…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday preview

On-track racing action has been delayed by weather, but NHRA is optimistic there will be a window of sunshine for racing action to bring a storm of its own.
31 May 2025
David Kennedy
News
NHRA New England Nationals Saturday preview
“If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” – Mark Twain The Saturday morning air at New England Dragway carries a moist bite and a sense of anticipation. And while the NHRA has come prepared to unleash the thunder,…
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Prock, Kalitta, and Cody Coughlin haul in Friday’s No. 1 “Clawifier” award at NHRA New England Nationals

Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), and Cody Coughlin (Pro Stock) led the way on Friday at New England Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spots at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
30 May 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 Prock, Kalitta, and Cody Coughlin haul in Friday’s No. 1 “Clawifier” award at NHRA New England Nationals
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock led the way on Friday at New England Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot for John Force Racing at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Cody Coughlin (Pro…
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NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery

Check out the pits, the racers, and the staging lanes at the 12th running of the NHRA New England Nationals
30 May 2025
David Kennedy
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The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals kicked off under dramatic skies in Epping, New Hampshire—and Friday didn’t disappoint. From vintage muscle to modern Pro Stock power, the pits were alive with the rumble of engines and the buzz of East Coast race…
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News & Notes: Friday qualifying heats up at NHRA New England Nationals

The sound of nitro thundered back into New England Dragway Friday afternoon as the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals roared to life.
30 May 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Troy Coughlin Jr
Fans from across the Northeast filled the grandstands as qualifying opened under dramatic skies and classic Epping conditions—low elevation and high humidity. The early Top Fuel and Funny Car pairings wasted no time testing the limits of the surface…
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