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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
Gallery
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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
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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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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NHRA Insider podcast from the Pomona pits tackles championship stories

Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will host another live edition of the NHRA Insider podcast from the pits at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, going live today at 9:45 a.m. Pacific.
11 Nov 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
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Watch Friday night qualifying from the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Friday Night Nitro: Watch or rewatch this live feed of Friday nith qualifying from the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals!
10 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Saturday Preview

The opening day of qualifying at the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals was epic with incredible performances from all four professional classes, and a noticeable increase in the drama surrounding the Camping World NHRA Series championships that are still up for grabs.
10 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Pomona
The opening day of qualifying at the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals was epic with incredible performances from all four professional classes, and a noticeable increase in the drama surrounding the Camping World NHRA Series championships…
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Torrence, Hagan, Anderson, and Herrera take qualifying leads at Pomona finale

After two rounds of professional qualifying, championship contenders nitro points leaders Steve Torrence and Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the provisional leaders at the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
10 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
After two rounds of professional qualifying, championship contenders nitro points leaders Steve Torrence and Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the provisional leaders at the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Top Fuel…
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DHL, Kalitta teams join forces, provide one million meals in “Race to end Hunger”

DHL Express, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports united their efforts in the “Race to End Hunger.” After successfully completing six NHRA racing events, the program not only met but exceeded its monetary goal, equivalent to providing one million meals to people facing hunger.
10 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Feeding America
With some 44 million people in the United States currently experiencing food insecurity, DHL Express, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports united their efforts in the “Race to End Hunger.” The initiative provides critical hunger relief for families…
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Welcome to Top Fuel, Mr. Hyde

Spencer Hyde's first official run in Top Fuel at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals didn't go according to plan as his Elite Performance entry exploded the engine at 800 feet into the run. Hyde got the car stopped safely.
10 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Spencer Hyde
Spencer Hyde's first official run in Top Fuel at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals didn't go according to plan as his Elite Performance entry…
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Friday 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 Friday of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
10 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence gears up for incredible finish in Pomona

Steve Torrence jumped back into the Top Fuel points lead in Las Vegas, and heading into this weekend’s season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, he hopes to stay there for just one more race and win a fifth world championship.
10 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Torrence
A points lead that has changed hands five times in the past six races signals just how tight the racing has been in Top Fuel during the end of the regular season and the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs.   Steve Torrence went back…
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Tricky Tipster: In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

It all comes down to this. There is one race remaining on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour, and all four of the Professional championships are still up for grabs, although two of them are nearly clinched. Regardless, there will be a lot of drama and excitement.
10 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
It all comes down to this. There is one race remaining on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour, and all four of the Professional championships are still up for grabs, although two of them are nearly clinched. Regardless, there will be…
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Friday Preview

The 21st and final event in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway, where champions will be crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and a handful of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman classes.
10 Nov 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Pomona
The 21st and final event in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway, where champions will be crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and a…
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Fans can vote soon to help select the first NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team

NHRA fans will soon have a chance to vote for their favorites to earn a prestigious spot on the inaugural NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team, a new program being unveiled by the staff of the official NHRA magazine.
09 Nov 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
NHRA fans will soon have a chance to vote for their favorites to earn a prestigious spot on the inaugural NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team, a new program being unveiled by the staff of the official NHRA magazine. Following the season…
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Championships on horizon for Gaige Herrera, Erica Enders in Pomona

Erica Enders is on the verge of a sixth NHRA Pro Stock world championship, and Gaige Herrera is just inches away from his first in Pro Stock Motorcycle entering this weekend's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
09 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Champions
As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to a close at this weekend’s 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle championships have a chance to be decided before eliminations at In-N-Out Burger…
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Clean Harbors, Kalitta Motorsports to host veterans, salute Veterans Day

On Veterans Day this Saturday, Clean Harbors and Kalitta Motorsports will recognize this important holiday by hosting veterans in the Kalitta Motorsports hospitality area and including “thank you veterans” logos in its liveries at this weekend’s race. 
09 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Kalitta Motorsports
Patriotism. Service. Sacrifice. As the United States honors its military veterans on Veterans Day this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, Clean Harbors and Kalitta Motorsports are honoring these three attributes and recognizing this important holiday by…
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Justin Ashley team will honor veterans at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

This weekend at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, Justin Ashley, Phillips Connect, and the Wyakin Foundation will be hosting three veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals to celebrate Veterans Day.
09 Nov 2023
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Justin Ashley
For the past two NHRA seasons, Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel team have supported and honored veterans through a partnership with the Wyakin Foundation. This weekend at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, Ashley, Phillips…
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Ron August Jr. to represent Clovis Veterans Memorial District in Pomona

Top Fuel driver Ron August Jr. will have new livery on his dragster with signage of Clovis Veterans Memorial District in an effort to remember those who fought for our freedom throughout Veterans Day weekend.
09 Nov 2023
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Ron August
Top Fuel driver Ron August Jr. enters this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with new livery on his dragster to honor veterans of the United States armed forces. His dragster will banner the signage of Clovis Veterans Memorial District in an…
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Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Finals

The NHRA World Finals has been a mainstay on the schedule since the 1960s, and this year's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals will no doubt add to that history. Brian Lohnes takes a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.
09 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Top 5 Moments
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NHRA to return to Virginia Motorsports Park for Virginia NHRA Nationals in 2024

NHRA will return to Virginia Motorsports Park, regarded as one of the quickest and fastest tracks on the circuit, for the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
09 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Virginia Motorsports Park
NHRA will return to Virginia Motorsports Park, regarded as one of the quickest and fastest tracks on the circuit, for the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The Richmond-area facility will play host to the Virginia NHRA…
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Del Worsham will be back behind the wheel of a Funny Car at Finals in Pomona

Del Worsham will return to where it all began for him, competing in Funny Car in Pomona with backing from CP Carrillo while simultaneously continuing to act as crew chief for Alexis DeJoria.
08 Nov 2023
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Del Worsham
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National event class schedule for 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Series released

The NHRA has released the category schedule for all racing classes that will compete at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events during the 2024 season.
08 Nov 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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National event class schedule
The NHRA has released the category schedule for all racing classes that will compete at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events during the 2024 season. The 2024 season opens with the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals, kicking off what will be…
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Moon will honor Jim Dunn with Fireman's Quickie tribute Funny Car in Pomona

The Moon Equipment Company is honoring nitro legend Jim Dunn by turning over the sides of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car normally adorned in Pomona with the trademark Mooneyes logo to allow the team to run a tribute paint scheme honoring Dunn’s iconic Fireman’s Quickie cars of the 1980s.
08 Nov 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Jim Dunn
The Moon Equipment Company is honoring nitro legend Jim Dunn by turning over the sides of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car normally adorned in Pomona with the trademark Mooneyes logo to allow the team to run a tribute paint scheme honoring Dunn’s…
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