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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
11 Nov 2025
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PC2 Event Guide
 IN-N-OUT BURGER NHRA FINALS EVENT GUIDE
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A Vegas recap, SEMA news, and The Insiders talk In-N-Out Finals

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk all about the events of the last couple of weeks in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, big news, and the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
11 Nov 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk all about the events of the last couple of weeks in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, big news, and the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.…
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Top Fuel champ-to-be Doug Kalitta in celebratory mood ahead of finale

With a celebration set and a world title all but decided, Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta heads to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip this weekend with a far different feeling than he’s ever had for the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
10 Nov 2025
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Doug Kalitta
With a celebration set and a world title all but decided, Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta heads to In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip this weekend with a far different feeling than he’s ever had for the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.Years of…
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NHRA National Dragster Sportsman Racer of the Month: Monty Bogan

With a double-up in Rockingham, and a win at the JEGS Allstars competition in Dallas, Comp racer Monty Bogan has been named National Dragster's latest Racer of the Month.
10 Nov 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Monty Bogan
Monty Bogan didn’t win enough rounds to contend for the world championship in Comp eliminator, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t finish the 2025 season on a high note.Bogan, driving the Sharp Motorsports entry, enjoyed a great stretch run in October…
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Rockingham Dragway set to host NHRA national event in 2026

NHRA and Rockingham Dragway have announced that the historic track will host a full NHRA national event for the first time in track history as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026.
10 Nov 2025
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Rockingham Dragway
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to “The Rock.”NHRA and Rockingham Dragway have announced that the historic track will host a full NHRA national event for the first time in track history as part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary…
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Lamb clinches sixth NHRA Sportsman title; others will be decided in Pomona

Justin Lamb joined exclusive company on Sunday in Las Vegas with a double-up in Super Stock and Stock to officially clinch his sixth NHRA Lucas Oil Series world title. The Top Alcohol Funny Car, Super Stock, and Stock titles have been decided ahead of this weekend's Pomona finale.
10 Nov 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Justin Lamb
Justin Lamb joined exclusive company on Sunday in Las Vegas by clinching his sixth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world title. Needing nothing less than a victory in order to pass incoming leader and defending Super Stock champ Jimmy Hidalgo Jr…
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Justin Lamb's big win highlights 2025 Lucas Oil Series finale in Vegas

Justin Lamb won the Super Stock world championship with a clutch win as the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wrapped up its schedule with a Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
08 Nov 2025
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJon Bradford, Tucson, Ariz., 5.283, 272.39  def. Shawn…
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New events, diverse schedule highlights 2026 Lucas Oil Series season

NHRA has announced the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule for the upcoming 75th anniversary season in 2026 with 47 divisional events, three SPORTSnationals, and events at new venues.
07 Nov 2025
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LODRS
 NHRA has announced the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule for the upcoming 75th anniversary season in 2026.The category, which showcases the best and most decorated Sportsman drivers in drag racing, will compete at standout facilities…
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NHRA on FOX at the 2025 SEMA Show Live—Friday

The 2025 SEMA Show is officially underway, and NHRA is once again at the center of the automotive performance world — streaming on NHRA.com all week long from Booth 22,333 in the Central Hall, the beating heart of the global aftermarket.
07 Nov 2025
David Kennedy
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NHRA on FOX  at the 2025 SEMA Show Live
All week, fans around the world tuned in as NHRA brought the excitement of drag racing to the automotive aftermarket's biggest stage — featuring live interviews, special guests, breaking news, and exclusive first looks from our NHRA on FOX stage.…
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NHRA unveils scheduling, format changes for 2026 Top Alcohol classes

NHRA has announced a series of scheduling and format changes for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car for the 2026 season to create more opportunities for race teams of all budgets to compete for national and regional championships.
07 Nov 2025
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Top Alcohol
NHRA has announced a series of scheduling and format changes for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car for the 2026 season. These updates not only honor the tradition of these classes but also create more opportunities for race teams of all…
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The Joyce of Drag Racing Photography

In the 1970s, Midwest-based photographer Jim Joyce was one of a hearty breed of Nikon nomads who roamed the country in search of nitromethane-fueled fun and photos, and shares with us here some of his favorite images.
07 Nov 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Jim Joyce
Growing up as a young drag racing fan in the early 1970s, the monthly magazines were my window to the quarter-mile world outside of Southern California, and it was through the lenses of the many great photographers of the era that my love and…
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It all comes down to Pomona: How the world championship races stack up

It all comes down to Pomona, as all four championships in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will be decided at the 2025 finale, next weekend’s 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
06 Nov 2025
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Pomona
It all comes down to Pomona, as all four championships in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will be decided at the 2025 finale, next weekend’s 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.With all eyes on…
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NHRA on FOX at the 2025 SEMA Show Live—Thursday

The 2025 SEMA Show is officially underway, and NHRA is once again at the center of the automotive performance world — streaming on NHRA.com all week long from Booth 22,333 in the Central Hall, the beating heart of the global aftermarket.
06 Nov 2025
David Kennedy
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NHRA on FOX  at the 2025 SEMA Show Live—Thursday
All week, fans around the world can tune in as NHRA brings the excitement of drag racing to the industry's biggest stage — featuring live interviews, special guests, breaking news, and exclusive first looks from our NHRA on FOX stage.  …
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NHRA to honor veterans during In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona

NHRA has announced special plans to honor veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration at the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 13-16.
05 Nov 2025
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Veterans Day
NHRA has announced special plans to honor veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration at the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 13-16.As part of a weekend-long celebration of veterans at…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
05 Nov 2025
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Behind the scenes
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Cauffield awarded Holley Never Rest award at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

Florida-based Top Dragster racer Vaughn Cauffield and wife Barbara, who lived out a lifetime dream by heading west to hit a series of season-ending national events, was presented with the Holly Never Rest award at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
05 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Vaughn Cauffield
Florida-based Top Dragster racer Vaughn Cauffield and wife Barbara, who lived out a lifetime dream by heading west to hit a series of season-ending national events, was presented with the Holly Never Rest award at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals…
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NHRA on FOX at the 2025 SEMA Show Live—Wednesday

The 2025 SEMA Show is officially underway, and NHRA is once again at the center of the automotive performance world — streaming on NHRA.com all week long from Booth 22,333 in the Central Hall, the beating heart of the global aftermarket.
05 Nov 2025
David Kennedy
News
NHRA on FOX  at the 2025 SEMA Show Live—Wednesday
All week, fans around the world can tune in as NHRA brings the excitement of drag racing to the industry's biggest stage — featuring live interviews, special guests, breaking news, and exclusive first looks from our NHRA on FOX stage. Whether…
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Watch the Division 7 Las Vegas Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
05 Nov 2025
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Division 7
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are Strange, Speedmaster,…
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Weekend Rewind

Championship drama, big upsets, holeshot wins, and much more turned the 2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection into a trick-or-treat kind of weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Enjoy our video recap!
04 Nov 2025
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Weekend Rewind
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Bradford, Whiteley collect Top Alcohol wins at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Series winners at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, eight Lucas Oil Series drivers also scored wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including first-time winner Jon Bradford in Top Alcohol Dragster.
04 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jon Bradford
In addition to the Mission Foods Series winners at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, eight Lucas Oil Series drivers also scored wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Jon Bradford collected his first national event…
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Geoff Monise wins Legends Funny Car title in Las Vegas

Geoff Monise scored his second career win in the Legends Nitro Series presented by Extreme Steel, driving the Quarter Pounder Firebird to a 4.69 to 4.85 final-round defeat of Nathan Sitko.
04 Nov 2025
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Geoff Monise
Geoff Monise scored his second career win in the Legends Nitro Series presented by Extreme Steel, driving the Quarter Pounder Firebird  to a 4.69 to 4.85 final-round defeat of U.S. Nationals champ Nathan Sitko.
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Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown sets nine-race schedule for 2026 season

Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, will continue as the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class, which will make nine appearances at NHRA national events during the upcoming 2026 season.
04 Nov 2025
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Factory Stock
Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, will continue as the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class, which will make nine appearances at NHRA national events during the upcoming 2026 season.The ultracompetitive Flexjet…
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Carlyle Tools to power Maddi Gordon’s rookie Top Fuel season with Ron Capps Motorsports

Carlyle Tools, the private label hand tool brand of longtime Ron Capps Motorsports partner NAPA Auto Parts, will back NHRA drag racer Maddi Gordon as she embarks on her rookie season competing in the sport’s Professional Top Fuel ranks.
04 Nov 2025
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Ron Capps
Carlyle Tools, the private label hand tool brand of longtime Ron Capps Motorsports (RCM) partner NAPA Auto Parts, will back NHRA drag racer Maddi Gordon as she embarks on her rookie season competing in the sport’s Professional Top Fuel ranks, it was…
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NHRA on FOX at the 2025 SEMA Show: Live from the epicenter of the automotive aftermarket

The 2025 SEMA Show is officially underway, and NHRA is once again at the center of the automotive performance world — streaming on NHRA.com all week long from Booth 22,333 in the Central Hall, the beating heart of the global aftermarket.
04 Nov 2025
David Kennedy
News
NHRA on FOX  at the 2025 SEMA Show: Live from the epicenter of the automotive aftermarket
All week, fans around the world can tune in as NHRA brings the excitement of drag racing to the industry's biggest stage — featuring live interviews, special guests, breaking news, and exclusive first looks from our NHRA on FOX stage.  We…
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Keith Haney joins KB Titan Racing with Pro Mod program added for 2026

Pro Stock powerhouse KB Titan and racer/promoter Keith Haney partner to announce expansion with the addition of Pro Mod program for 2026 season.
04 Nov 2025
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KB Pro Mod
For the past three seasons, KB Titan Racing has been building. While their on-track performance in the world of NHRA Pro Stock has been stellar, what's been happening behind the scenes has quietly and steadily woven a foundation capable of…
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Five things we learned in Las Vegas

The Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection in Las Vegas was the second-to-last event of the 2025 season and packed with all of the championship drama one would expect to set the stage for the season finale in Pomona. Here are our five big takeaways from the race.
03 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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5 Things
The Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection in Las Vegas was the second-to-last event of the 2025 season and packed with all of the championship drama one would expect to set the stage for the season finale in Pomona. Here are our…
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J.R. Gray clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series title in dramatic finish

In a thrilling winner-take-all final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, J.R. Gray clinched his first career NHRA world championship by taking down Billy Banaka to close out the season as part of the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
02 Nov 2025
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Pro Mod
In a thrilling winner-take-all final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, J.R. Gray clinched his first career NHRA world championship by taking down Billy Banaka to close out the…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, the 19th event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the fifth race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
02 Nov 2025
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, the 19th event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the fifth race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Official points will be…
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2025 Summit Racing Series Motorcycle champion Michael Schmalle

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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98:28
Michael Schmalle of the Division 3 team, won the Summit Motorcycle title on his Hayabusa by beating Division 4’s Robert Sanders. Schmalle overcame Sanders’ .007 light to win with a 9.043 on his 8.98 dial.
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Force, Hagan, Glenn, Herrera take crucial wins at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

In her final appearance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Brittany Force drove to the Top Fuel win at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection and was joined in victory by Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
02 Nov 2025
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Winners
In her final appearance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Brittany Force powered past Shawn Langdon in the final round on Sunday at the 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, winning for the 19th time in her…
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