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Freer's historic double highlights Norwalk Lucas Oil Sportsman action

Ten champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, led by Lauren Freer, who won in both Super Comp and Super Gas, the first female to double up in national event competition.
26 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Lauren Freer
Ten champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, led by Lauren Freer, who won in both Super Comp and Super Gas, the first female to double up in national event competition…
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Five things we learned at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Historically, Summit Motorsports Park has pulled out all the stops for their annual NHRA affair, and this season was no different. Competitors had a grand stage on which to flourish, and they most certainly took full advantage. Here are five takeaways from Norwalk.
26 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Five things we learned
Historically, Summit Motorsports Park has pulled out all the stops for their annual NHRA affair, and this season was no different. Competitors had a grand stage on which to flourish, and they most certainly took full advantage. Here are five…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

What did our NHRA National Dragster photographers see on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park? Click through this photo gallery and find out.
25 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jason Scruggs picks up first career FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series victory

Pro Mod standout Jason Scruggs picked up his first career victory in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
25 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jason Scruggs
Pro Mod standout Jason Scruggs picked up his first career victory in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports on Sunday, driving past former world champion Jose Gonzalez in the final round at Summit Motorsports…
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Stephen Bell wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at Summit Motorsports Park

Stephen Bell and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their first victory of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
25 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Stephen Bell
Stephen Bell and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their first victory of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.   Bell earned his fourth career victory against…
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Alexander finally wins again; Pruett, Hartford, Arana Jr. claim Norwalk glory

The coveted Summit Motorsports Park ice cream scoop trophy was hoisted joyously by Blake Alexander in Norwalk. It's been a long time coming for Alexander, who earned his first win at the facility in 2018. Leah Pruett garnered her first victory for Tony Stewart Racing, while Matt Hartford and Hector Arana Jr. each scooped up their first wins of the season.
25 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Norwalk winners
The famed and coveted Summit Motorsports Park ice cream scoop trophy was hoisted joyously by Blake Alexander on Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. It's been a long time coming for Alexander, who earned the first win of his…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park
25 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Tony Schumacher and Austin Prock kicks things off, and things get dodgy real quick for Schumacher and his SCAG Power Equipment Top Fuel dragster. He falls into tire smoke, and Austin Prock and the Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist dragster move…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Qualifying is complete, the ladders are set, and raceday has arrived at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Drivers in all four Professional categories are armed and ready to chase Wallys and the famed and coveted Summit Motorsports Park ice cream scoop trophy.
25 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
Qualifying is complete, the ladders are set, and raceday has arrived at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. With a bit of tricky weather potentially in the forecast, eliminations have been bumped up to a 10:00 a.m. start at Summit…
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Ashley, Capps, Kramer, and Smith win Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge

Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Deric Kramer, and Angie Smith each collected Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victories during Saturday qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
24 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Deric Kramer, and Angie Smith each collected Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victories during Saturday qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. The high-intensity Mission #…
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Rizner Wins Second Straight to Highlight JDRL Western Conference Finals

Aiden Rizner raced to his second straight NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals title at Bandimere Speedway to headline the first of two national events for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
24 Jun 2023
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
aiden rizner jr dragster
Aiden Rizner earned his second straight NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals title, adding this year’s 11-year-old class Wally to the one he earned last year in the 10-year-old bracket. Joining Rizner in the winner’s circle were Blane…
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Pruett, Tasca, Hartford, and Herrera each earn a spot at the top at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is complete, and the fields are set. Leah Pruett was able to keep the No. 1 that she nabbed early in Top Fuel, while Funny Car's Bob Tasca III and Pro Stock's Matt Hartford edged out the Friday low qualifiers. Gaige Herrera kept his streak of low qualifier awards alive in Pro Stock Motorcycle. 
24 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Leah Pruett
Qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was a bit out of the ordinary on the first day in Norwalk, but day two was business as usual for all four Professional classes. Leah Pruett was able to keep the No. 1 that she nabbed early in…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers nabbed many fine photos on Saturday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here is a small sampling.
24 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Factory X race car debuts at 2023 Summit Racing NHRA Nationals

This all-new category of race cars will win you over with a single burnout! Check out Greg Stanfield's Camaro, the first NHRA Factory X presented by Holley car to make a pass at a national event.
24 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Feature
Factory X race car debuts at 2023 Summit Racing NHRA Nationals
NHRA has announced an exciting new Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock and will be reserved for 2019-and-newer…
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NHRA moves up Sunday start time for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals 

24 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park fans
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting…
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Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith is managing a challenging season

The landscape in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class looks drastically different in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in comparison to the year before, but for six-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith, there is enjoyment in the challenge, even if it's alongside a certain level of frustration.
24 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Matt Smith
The landscape in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class looks drastically different in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series in comparison to the year before, but for six-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith, there is…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will set the fields in all four classes. It will also include the exciting Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, bringing the thrill of raceday to Saturday qualifying.
24 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
The final day of qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will set the fields in all four classes for Sunday eliminations. It will also include the exciting Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, bringing the thrill of raceday to…
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Cathi Maynard leaves behind a lasting impact on NHRA community

The drag racing world lost one of its biggest fans and supporters on June 23, 2023, with the passing of NHRA team owner Cathi Maynard.
24 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cathi and Joe Maynard
The drag racing world lost one of its biggest fans and supporters on June 23, 2023, with the passing of NHRA team owner Cathi Maynard. Maynard was a true champion in the greatest sense of the word, having courageously battled her multiple…
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Pruett and Capps go No. 1 with spectacular passes under the lights in Norwalk

There are times when things simply do not go as planned, particularly when Mother Nature has her say. On Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, that was certainly the case — but Leah Pruett and reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps made it worth the wait as they made thunderous passes in front of the fans at Summit Motorsports Park to claim the provisional pole in their respective classes. 
23 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Leah Pruett
As has been the theme in recent weeks, there are times when things simply do not go as planned, particularly when Mother Nature has her say. On Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, that was certainly the case — but Leah Pruett and…
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Kramer is making a quietly convincing case in Pro Stock

Deric Kramer didn't blaze into the 2023 rendition of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but by race four of 18 on the Pro Stock schedule, he and his Michael Hiner-tuned GetBioFuel.com Chevrolet Camaro were showing up and showing out.
23 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Deric Kramer
Deric Kramer didn't blaze into the 2023 rendition of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, but by race four of 18 on the Pro Stock schedule, he and his Michael Hiner-tuned GetBioFuel.com Chevrolet Camaro were showing up and showing out. Kramer'…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

Take a walk through Summit Motorsports Park with the NHRA National Dragster photographers on Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
23 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Mike Kosky 41
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Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals photo gallery

The launch of the inaugural 2023 Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals in Bowling Green, Ky., was a huge success! See photo highlights from Beech Bend Raceway Park of the racing action, swap meet, and the legendary Don Garlits himself.
23 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum launched the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals presented by Holley in Bowling Green, Ky., over the 2023 Father's Day weekend.  The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is an independent California…
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Pruett seeks continued consistency, balance in her search for Top Fuel triumph

Leah Pruett's Dodge Direct Connection dragster has had a consistent edge, and after qualifying No. 1 in Bristol, Pruett and the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Nitro team are eager to build on the momentum and claim their first Top Fuel win of the season.
23 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Leah Pruett Top Fuel
Leah Pruett's Dodge Direct Connection dragster has had a consistent edge throughout the season, and after qualifying No. 1 in Bristol, Pruett and the Tony Stewart Racing Nitro team are eager to build on the momentum and claim their first Top Fuel…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series reaches its ninth stop of 21 this weekend with the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The four-day event features all four Professional classes, as well as the race-within-a-race Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge. 
23 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series reaches its ninth stop on the 21-race tour this weekend with the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The four-day event features all four…
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Tricky Tipster: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

23 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Tricky Tipster is riding high as he heads to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park after correctly picking Ron Capps to win the Funny Car title in Bristol. Tipster also had Gaige Herrera to win in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and he went to the final…
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Pro Stock ace Troy Coughlin Jr. takes a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Native Ohioan Troy Coughlin Jr. took a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, before heading to this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals to compete in Pro Stock.
22 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Troy Coughlin Jr.
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Head Racing tests in Indy in advance of important homestate Norwalk event

In advance of this weekend's homestate race in Norwalk, Ohio, the Jim Head Racing team tested its hot-weather tune-up and made fixes to its clutch management system during a test session at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
22 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Head Racing
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NHRA stars meet the fans at Summit Racing store in Ohio in advance of Norwalk event

The stars of the NHRA, including Clay Millican, Antron Brown, Greg Anderson, Dallas Glenn, Paul Lee, and more were at the Summit Racing Equipment store in Tallmadge, Ohio, Wednesday in advance of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
22 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Summit
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Pawuk family making a run for two NHRA trophies at Ohio homecoming

The Richfield, Ohio-based Pawuk Family Racing organization will compete under the family banner for the first time at its home track, Summit Racing Motorsports Park, with patriarch Mark Pawuk in Flexjet Factory Stock and son Kyle in Stock eliminator.
22 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pawuk family
 After making their debut in Florida in March, the Richfield, Ohio-based Pawuk Family Racing organization is looking forward to returning to Summit Racing Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio where the team will compete under the family banner for…
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Five Memorable Moments from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is always an action-filled event, but check out these five memorable moments from the Ohio event's great history.
22 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Five Memorable Moments
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After Bristol win, Ron Capps ready for more mid-summer magic in Norwalk

As the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season approaches the halfway point, Ron Capps and the NAPA Auto Parts team are right where they expected to be, in the thick of the battle for the Funny Car championship.
21 Jun 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Ron Capps
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