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When it comes to Indy, 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits dominated Top Fuel in the 1960s

The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, and we're celebrating its incredible history. Moving through seven decades of the Big Go, we’ll first explore the origin of the sport’s biggest race and Don Garlits' domination of Top Fuel in the 1960s. First in a series.
02 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Don Garlits
The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, as the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, offering one of the most incredible spectacles and celebrations on drag…
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Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals brought the heat to summer with a huge event at Summit Motorsports Park. Enjoy this video look back at some of the weekend's highlights.
02 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Veteran crew chief John Stewart joins Josh Hart's R+L Carriers Top Fuel team

In a bold move designed to put his R+L Carriers team on a path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Josh Hart has announced the hiring of veteran crew chief John Stewart to assist Ron Douglas on the R+L Carriers dragster.
02 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Stewart
In a bold move designed to put his R+L Carriers team on a path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Josh Hart has announced the hiring of veteran crew chief John Stewart to assist Ron Douglas on the R+L Carriers…
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Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Lebanon Valley for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
01 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lebanon Valley
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Lebanon Valley are Moser, A.R.T., Strange, and Comp…
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Get well soon, John Force

At the 2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the air was thick with emotion as racers from across the nation came together not just to compete but to share their heartfelt get-well wishes for one of their own — John Force.
01 Jul 2024
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Get well soon, John Force
John Force, a legend in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, is an inspiration to all drag racers. His unexpected absence due to an on-track incident in Virginia has left an unfillable void in the racing community. The racers, crewmembers, and fans all…
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Mark Dawson joins NHRA as Northeast Division Director

Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canada.
01 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mark Dawson
Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario,…
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5 Things We Learned in Norwalk

Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
01 Jul 2024
Kelly Wade
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5 Things We Learned in Norwalk
Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment…
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Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Herrera scoop up wins at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera battled varying conditions and tough opponents to claim well-earned trophies on Sunday at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals winners
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown slipped past points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, racing to his 76th career win on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park. Bob Tasca…
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Stephen Bell wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown in Norwalk again

For the third time this season Stephen Bell drove his bright red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win, scoring again at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Stephen Bell
For the third time this season Stephen Bell drove his bright red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win extending his point lead over a stacked field of Camaros, Dodge Drag Paks, and Ford Cobra Jets. Today at…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday Gallery

The final day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, proved to be an emotion-packed day, and our NHRA National Dragster photographers came back with stunning images to share with you.
30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Nine Sportsman champs crowned at Summit Racing Equipment Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Series classes at Summit Motorsports Park.
30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Series classes at Summit Motorsports Park. Jeff Veale, runner-up earlier this year at the…
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2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Dragster winner Matt Sackman

30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
109:57
Matt Sackman successfully defended his 2023 Bristol title in Right Trailers Top Dragster when he stopped Vance Houston in the final. Sackman was nearly perfect with a .004 light and a 6.191 against his 6.18 dial.  
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2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Gas winner Gene Brown

30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
99:46
Homestate hero Gene Brown collected his first NHRA national event victory, claiming the Super Gas crown in his ‘62 Chevy II on final-round opponent JJ Brock’s narrow red-light.
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2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Comp winner Ray Miller

30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
137:34
Ray Miller III reached double digits in national event victories with his Super Comp victory. Miller, who also owns wins in Super Gas and Top Dragster, scored a tight final-round victory over former Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile, winning by just .…
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2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Stock Eliminator winner Jimmy Hidalgo

30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
106:27
After a slow start to the 2024 season, former world champion Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. has caught fire lately with three wins and a runner-up in his last four starts. Hidalgo’s latest win came in Bristol where he defeated Monty Bogan in the Stock final.
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2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Stock winner Byron Worner

30 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
119:04
Byron Worner picked up his first national event victory in Super Stock since the 2019 season when he slipped by Jeff Adkinson in the final. Worner ran a 9.882 on his 9.87 dial while Adkinson broke out by a thousandth of a second.
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Lenny Lottig takes Holley EFI Factory X title at Norwalk event

30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lenny Lottig
Lenny Lottig put his Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins tribute Camaro into the winner’s circle following a win against Aaron Stanfield in the final of Holley EFI Factory X. Lottig won with a 7.091 to Stanfield’s 7.152 to move to third in the championship…
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Sunday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
30 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Clay Millican
Top Fuel round one The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters show us that it's going to be a quick and fast day. Tripp Tatum and his John Stewart-tuned dragster leave first with a .052 and 3.751 to secure a holeshot win over T.J. Zizzo's 3.725 in the…
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John Force moving forward in recovery process

After five tense days during which he was heavily sedated while battling the effects of injuries suffered in the 300 mile-per-hour crash of his drag racing Funny Car, 16-time NHRA World Champion John Force has begun to show daily signs of improvement, according to family members who have maintained a presence at the trauma hospital.
30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Force
After five tense days during which he was heavily sedated while battling the effects of injuries suffered in the 300 mile-per-hour crash of his drag racing Funny Car, 16-time NHRA World Champion John Force has begun to show daily signs of…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
30 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.  Top Fuel Points leader…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday Gallery

It was a long and rain-delayed day, but our NHRA National Dragster photographers scouted all the good shots, just for you. Check it out in today's photo gallery.
29 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Austin Prock 45
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Kalitta, Prock, Anderson No. 1, win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles; Gadson claims Mission win, Smith on the pole

Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in Summit Motorsports Park history to win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and lock down the pole at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson all won the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, while Prock, Anderson, and Matt Smith qualified No. 1
29 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in track history on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park, picking up the win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and cementing his No. 1 qualifier position at the 18th annual Summit Racing…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from day two of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
29 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Travis Shumake
Mother Nature came in with something to prove this morning, but she seems to have gotten it out of her system, and we are up and running! Top Fuel cars are in the lanes and preparing to make their first pass of the day.  Top Fuel Q3…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Bonus Gallery

Bonus content! A weather delay at Summit Motorsports Park means we had the opportunity to dig back into the photos captured by the NHRA National Dragster photographers yesterday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few we don't want you to miss.
29 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Greg Anderson 40
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The Bader family is keeping the Summit Motorsports Park dream alive

Over the years, well-kept and beloved Summit Motorsports Park has gained a reputation for something Bill Bader Jr. refers to as "The Norwalk Experience." The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals are more than a race to Bader and his team.
29 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
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Bill Bader Jr.
For over 50 years, Summit Motorsports Park has been host to thrilling racing action. Over the years, the well-kept and beloved facility has gained a reputation for something Bill Bader Jr. refers to as "The Norwalk Experience." The Summit Racing…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview

Day two of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals holds much promise as drivers prepare to chase coveted Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles. Qualifying today will set the field, as well, at "America's Racetrack," Summit Motorsports Park.
29 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
Top Fuel Points leader Doug Kalitta and his Mac Tools dragster have been part of Sunday afternoon winner's circle celebrations three times so far this season, and Kalitta — last week's winner at the PlayNHRA…
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Prock, Kalitta, Anderson, and Smith race to provisional No. 1 spots in Norwalk

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
28 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Doug Kalitta (…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Gallery

The National Dragster photographers scouted the sights and scenes to bring us these stellar images from day one of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
28 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
A ScottRods AA/Gasser doing a nice smoky burnout 51
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Friday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
28 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Alex Laughlin
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day). The four Pro classes are scheduled to take to the track later this…
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Travis Shumake announces partnership with CAS for Norwalk event

NHRA Top Fuel pilot Travis Shumake will have a new look for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals thanks to his new partnership with CAS, a global leader in scientific information solutions.
28 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Travis Shumake
NHRA Top Fuel pilot Travis Shumake will have a new look for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals thanks to his new partnership with CAS, a global leader in scientific information solutions. The Columbus-based organization partners with…
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