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Behind the scenes at the 2023 NHRA Camping World Awards Ceremony

Behind the scenes at the 2023 NHRA Camping World Awards Ceremony
16 Nov 2023
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NHRA President Glen Cromwell shares a letter of appreciation to NHRA fans

After an amazing year of racing, NHRA President Glen Cromwell shares a letter of gratitude to NHRA fans and salutations to the season champions.
16 Nov 2023
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Glen Cromwell
To Our Fans, As the final win light flashed on the season and we crowned world champions at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, we enjoyed one of the most exciting and competitive seasons in NHRA history. It feels like just a few short weeks…
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2023 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series awards ceremony photo gallery

The 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champions were feted at the Pechanga Casino Resort to acknowledge their incredible seasons with friends, family, and peers.
15 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony photo gallery

The stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series assembled for one last time in 2023 to crown champions and salute the successes of the teams and the sport at the Awards Ceremony at Pechanga Resort Casino in Southern California.
15 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

The In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals brought down the curtain on an exciting 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season with enough championship drama to fill two seasons. Here's a quick look back at some of the highlights.
15 Nov 2023
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Final 2023 Sportsman winners crowned at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action at In-N-Out Burger Pomona dragstrip, nine drivers also took some victories in Lucas Oil Series Racing at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
15 Nov 2023
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Sean Bellemeur
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action at In-N-Out Burger Pomona dragstrip, nine drivers also took some victories in Lucas Oil Series Racing at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Topeka Top Alcohol Dragster …
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Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson to receive prestigious Bob Russo Heritage Award

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, the owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, has been named a 2024 recipient of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Bob Russo Heritage Award for her efforts to preserve the future of drag racing in the United States.
14 Nov 2023
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Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, the owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, has been named a 2024 recipient of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Bob Russo Heritage Award for her efforts to preserve the future of drag racing in the United States. In…
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Austin Coil among 2024 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductees

Austin Coil, the winningest crew chief in NHRA Drag Racing history, leads an all-star cast of 2024 inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
14 Nov 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Austin Coil
Austin Coil, the winningest crew chief in NHRA Drag Racing history, leads an all-star cast of 2024 inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Coil directed 2008 inductee John Force to 15 NHRA Funny Car world championships, including…
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Nostalgia Funny Car racer Lyle Greenberg completes Top Fuel licensing runs

Nostalgia Funny Car racer Lyle Greenberg completed his Top Fuel licensing passes in the minimum three runs at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Monday after the NHRA Nevada Nationals and hopes for a 2024 class debut.
14 Nov 2023
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Lyle Greenberg
Long-time Albuquerque, N.M., racer Lyle Greenberg completed his Top Fuel licensing passes in the minimum three runs at The Strip At Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Monday after the NHRA Nevada Nationals.  Greenberg drove the Paton Racing…
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23 for 2023: A look back at some of the 2023 season's memorable moments

The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season will go into the history books as one of the most memorable in the history of the sport. NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess offers his Top 23 Moments of 2023.
14 Nov 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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23 for 2023
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season will go into the history books as one of the most memorable in the history of the sport. Here’s one insider’s Top 23 Moments of 2023. It’s Doug Kalitta … finally! Having seen Doug…
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NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champions crowned at Awards Ceremony

First-time world champions Doug Kalitta and Gaige Herrera were crowned Monday evening, along with multitime world champs Matt Hagan and Erica Enders, during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino in scenic Southern California Wine Country.
13 Nov 2023
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Awards ceremony
First-time world champions Doug Kalitta and Gaige Herrera were crowned Monday evening, along with multitime world champs Matt Hagan and Erica Enders, during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Chase Van Sant named 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year

After a successful debut NHRA season, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chase Van Sant has been named the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
13 Nov 2023
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Chase Van Sant
After a successful debut NHRA season, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chase Van Sant has been named the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The four other NHRA Pros eligible for the award were Top Fuel driver…
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See it here! 2023 NHRA Camping World Awards Ceremony—Plus Highlights!

Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera were crowned NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world champions, Chase Van Sant was recognized as NHRA Rookie of the Year, Chevrolet was presented with the NHRA Manufacturer's Cup, and NHRA Crew of the Year titles were awarded to a team in each professional category.
13 Nov 2023
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See it here! 2023 NHRA Camping World Awards Ceremony—Plus Highlights!
Watch the complete ceremony in its entirety—right here! video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) { padding-top: 56.25%; }   See the NHRA on FOX…
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Five Final Things We Learned at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Naturally, we learned a lot in Pomona because it was easily one of the most dramatic events of the season with amazing performances, fantastic side-by-side racing, and loads of championship drama. Here are five things that stood out.
12 Nov 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five Final Things We Learned
Naturally, we learned a lot in Pomona because it was easily one of the most dramatic events of the season with amazing performances, fantastic side-by-side racing, and loads of championship drama. Here are five things that stood out. DOUG…
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Final 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series Top 10 standings

Final Top 10 standings in the Camping World drag racing Series following the completion of the In-N-Out Burgr NHRA Finals, the final event of the season.
12 Nov 2023
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Final Top 10 standings in the Camping World drag racing Series following the completion of the In-N-Out Burgr NHRA Finals, the final event of the season. Top Fuel 1 Doug Kalitta…
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Doug Kalitta wins long-overdue first NHRA Top Fuel title in dramatic style

Doug Kalitta’s championship-winning final round at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals elicited a roar of cheers from longtime NHRA fans who have seen him compete for 26 seasons and nearly 590 events without a championship. 
12 Nov 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta’s championship-winning final round at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals elicited a roar of cheers from longtime NHRA fans who have seen him compete for 26 seasons and nearly 590 events without a championship.  Kalitta, a six-time…
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Finally! Kalitta prevails in winner-take-all final; Green, Stanfield and Herrera also claim wins at wild season finale

Doug Kalitta clinched a long-awaited first Top Fuel title in winner-take all final against Leah Pruett while Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera also closed 2023 with victories at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA FInals.
12 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Pomona winners
Doug Kalitta defeated Leah Pruett in a winner-take-all Top Fuel final round for the 2023 Top Fuel world championship, ending one of the most notorious streaks of frustration in the sport’s history. Kalitta, a six-time championship runner-up, powered…
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Matt Hagan wins fourth NHRA Funny Car world championship in dramatic finale

Matt Hagan captured his fourth NHRA Funny Car world championship in wild fashion on the final day of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, surviving a harrowing and upset-filled filled eliminations day at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
12 Nov 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Matt Hagan captured his fourth NHRA Funny Car world championship in wild fashion on the final day of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, surviving a harrowing and upset-filled filled eliminations day at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA…
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, catching all of the action on and off the track on the final day of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
12 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sunday News and Notes from the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

News, note, quotes, photos and video from final eliminations at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Updated throughout the day.
12 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes from the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
  UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Coming into raceday, here’s the Top Fuel points standings:  Steve Torrence is the leader ahead of Doug Kalitta (-12), Leah Pruett (-39), Mike Salinas (-76), and Justin Ashley (-88). Round wins today…
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Erica Enders joins exclusive company with sixth Pro Stock championship

With her round one win over Fernando Cuadra Sr., Erica Enders clinched her sixth career Camping World NHRA Pro Stock World Championship.
12 Nov 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Erica Enders
Erica Enders didn’t need another championship to cement her credentials as one of the best drivers in the history of the Pro Stock class, but after clinching her sixth Camping World title on Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway, she’s joined a…
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Sunday Preview

On Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway, Gaige Herrera was crowned the Pro Stock Motorcycle champion while fields were set in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle to set the stage for an epic finish to the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Season.
11 Nov 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Pomona
On Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway, Gaige Herrera was crowned the Pro Stock Motorcycle champion while fields were set in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle to set the stage for an epic finish to the 2023 Camping…
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Prock, Hight, Anderson, and Herrera lead the pack on a wild day in Pomona

The second day of qualifying for the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals featured enough drama and excitement to last a full season, but in the end, Austin Prock, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera head into eliminations as the top seeds.
11 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
The second day of qualifying for the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals featured enough drama and excitement to last a full season, but in the end, defending Pomona champ Austin Prock, championship contender Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and…
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Herrera’s dominant season leads to first Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

With victories in ten of the first 14 races and an incredible 46-4 record in elimination rounds, Gaige Herrera delivers a 14th NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle championship to the Vance & Hines team.
11 Nov 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Gaige Herrera
With a long history that includes 13 prior championships during the modern era and more than 100 race wins, the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team obviously knows a thing or two about evaluating talent. It’s also likely that even their most…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz involved in on-track incident in Pomona

During the third round of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Saturday, Kelly Clontz was separated from the bike after crossing the finish line. Clontz was alert and conscious and transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation.
11 Nov 2023
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Kelly Clontz
During the third round of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Kelly Clontz was separated from the bike after crossing the finish line. Clontz was alert and conscious and…
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, catching all of the action on and off the track on Saturday of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
11 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Cruz Pedregon Snap-on announce new three-year contract extension

Longtime motorsports supporter Snap-on Incorporated has announced a contract extension with two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon through the 2026 season.
11 Nov 2023
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Cruz pedregon
Longtime motorsports supporter Snap-on Incorporated announced a contract extension with two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon through the 2026 season. Snap-on’s partnership with Cruz Pedregon launched in 1992 coinciding with his first…
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Wagner, Larson, and Musolino complete roster of 2023 Lucas Oil Series champions

Following the first few rounds of action in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at In-N-Out Pomona Raceway, Wyatt Wagner, Trevor Larson, and Vince Musolino have been crowned as the final three sportsman champions for 2023.
11 Nov 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Vince Musolino
Following the first few rounds of action in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at In-N-Out Pomona Raceway, Wyatt Wagner, Trevor Larson, and Vince Musolino have been crowned as the final three sportsman champions for 2023. Wagner won the Super…
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GETTRX named title sponsor of Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle Callout races

GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology has been named the title sponsor for the NHRA All-Star Callout specialty races in both Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, starting with the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
11 Nov 2023
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GETTRX
NHRA officials announced a multi-year agreement today that GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the title sponsor for the NHRA All-Star Callout specialty races in both Pro…
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Hagan comfortable in the championship lead heading into final two days

After the opening day of qualifying at the In-N-Out Burgers NHRA Finals, Matt Hagan remains in the driver’s seat in the Funny Car championship battle, and that’s exactly where he wants to be, both in mind and body,
11 Nov 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Matt Hagan
After the opening day of qualifying at the In-N-Out Burgers NHRA Finals, Matt Hagan remains in the driver’s seat in the Funny Car championship battle, and that’s exactly where he wants to be. Hagan is built like an athlete and he’s the epitome of…
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