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Stuck on 49 wins, Eddie Krawiec hopes first trip to Seattle nets him milestone victory

Eddie Krawiec is probably getting a little tired of people asking the question, but the personable rider of the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki still takes it in stride as he remains one victory shy of reaching the 50-win milestone in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition.
21 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Eddie Krawiec
Eddie Krawiec is probably getting a little tired of people asking the question, but the personable rider of the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki still takes it in stride as he remains one victory shy of reaching the 50-win milestone in NHRA Pro…
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'The Surfer,' Jeff Diehl, is back and looking to make big waves in Seattle

Funny Car fan-favorite Jeff “the Surfer” Diehl will be back to riding the big waves of Funny Car competition at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, his first outing since the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in April, where he reached the semifinals, and he's got a new look and new hopes.
21 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Jeff Diehl
Funny Car fan-favorite Jeff “the Surfer” Diehl will be back to riding the big waves of Funny Car competition at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, his first outing since the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in April, where he reached the semifinals…
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Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to sea level, trekking down from the mile-high climes of Colorado to the beautiful and rustic setting that is Pacific Raceways in Washington state just outside of Seattle for the second leg of the annual Western Swing.
21 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to sea level, trekking down from the mile-high climes of Colorado to the beautiful and rustic setting that is Pacific Raceways in Washington state just outside of Seattle for the second leg of the…
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J.R. Todd looks to finish job at Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals

After getting through an unfortunate rough stretch earlier this season, things have swiftly turned around for Funny Car standout J.R. Todd and he brings plenty of much-needed momentum into this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
20 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JR TODD
After getting through an unfortunate rough stretch earlier this season, things have swiftly turned around for Funny Car standout J.R. Todd. The former world champion has three semifinal appearances in the past four races, bringing plenty of much-…
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Driven: Austin Prock

From driving to mixing fuel to working on the clutch and more... It was a non-stop weekend for Austin Prock at the Dodge Power Brokers NHR Mile-High Nationals. Austin and the entire Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist team provide a peek inside a busy day at the track in this new long-form feature.
20 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Driven
Austin Prock
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Tricky Tipster: Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals

Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds, has picked Justin Ashley, Robert Hight, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites for this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.
20 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
After laying a goose egg in Denver with an uninspired 0-4 record in his predictions, Tricky Tipster looks for redemption as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour continues westward to Pacific Raceways for the annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Mile-High Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
19 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes
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With busy weekend ahead, Brittany Force eyes first Northwest Nationals win

Track records continue to fall this year for NHRA Top Fuel star Brittany Force, but the defending Top Fuel world champion is still after her first victory of the 2023 campaign, and this weekend’s busy Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals would be an ideal time to get it.
19 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Brittany Force
Track records continue to fall this year for NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series star Brittany Force. But the defending Top Fuel world champion is still after her first victory of the 2023 campaign, and this weekend’s 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA…
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Nitro magnetos, Pro Mod transmissions, Pro Stock gear ratios, and more

NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart regularly answers technical questions from fans about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.
19 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Ask Alan
Ask Alan
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and…
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From The Mountain Tops to the Tree Tops: Denver wrapped, Seattle previewed

In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific Raceways in Washington. 
19 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this monologue-style episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific…
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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme will serve as grand marshal at Northwest Nationals

NHRA legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be the grand marshal at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, where he will take part in several fan activities and appearances.
18 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Don Prudhomme
NHRA legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be the grand marshal at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, returning to Pacific Raceways, where he competed for years on the national event and match-race events. Prudhomme, who won the NHRA…
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Kalitta Air Careers Top Fuel dragster set for debut at Northwest Nationals

In a concerted effort to hire both pilots and mechanics, Kalitta Air Careers will adorn Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster starting with this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Wash.
18 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kalitta Air Careers
In a concerted effort to hire both pilots and mechanics, Kalitta Air Careers will adorn Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster starting with this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Wash. The Kalitta Air Careers Top Fuel dragster is…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

The 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals may have been the final NHRA national event at Bandimere Speedway, but it went out with a bang with record-breaking action, upsets, and high drama.
18 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Chris Vang wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock at 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

18 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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New date, Pro Stock Motorcycle debut highlight Flav-R-Pac Northwest Nationals

With a new date on the famed NHRA Western Swing and the debut appearance of Pro Stock Motorcycle, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to power into Pacific Raceways for the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 21-23.
18 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Seattle
With a new date on the famed NHRA Western Swing and the debut appearance of Pro Stock Motorcycle, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to power into Pacific Raceways for the 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 21-23…
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Attention in the Pits: Go inside the first compressed-air Top Sportsman car

Mark Griffin debuted the first bottled-air Top Sportsman car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. In this segment of NHRA’s popular “Attention in the Pits” series, NHRA’s Joe Castello and Griffin walk you through how it all works.
18 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Attention in the Pits
 
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Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

It was all one would expect and more, and we're already missing Thunder Mountain. After 65 years in the business, Bandimere Speedway experienced a send-off we won't ever forget. Here are five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
17 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Five things we learned in Denver
It was a bittersweet weekend on Thunder Mountain as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals were contested for what is expected to be the final time at Bandimere Speedway. It was also a joyous celebration of 65 years with the devoted…
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San Diego Automotive Museum opens new permanent Don Prudhomme display

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California unveiled a new display permanent honoring NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme with a private grand opening July 13 attended by his racing friends and NHRA staff.
17 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Don Prudhomme exhibit 8
The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California unveiled a new permanent display honoring NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme with a private grand opening July 13.  The display includes more than 100 of the NHRA Wallys that…
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Sportsman champions crowned at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
17 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Scott Burton collected his fourth NHRA Wally after defeating Jay Storey in the final round of…
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JEGS SPORTSnationals titles go to Galbraith, Nowicki, and Bohannon

Led by Troy Galbraith, Mark Nowicki, and Tyler Bohannon, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions were crowned as the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returned to scenic National Trail Raceway.
17 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Troy Galbraith
Led by Troy Galbraith, Mark Nowicki, and Tyler Bohannon, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions were crowned as the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returned to scenic National Trail Raceway. The event kicked off on Wednesday morning,…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday photo gallery

Photos from Sunday at the final event held at Bandimere Speedway, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
16 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Hagan, Millican, Coughlin, and Herrera claim coveted Bandimere Speedway wins

Matt Hagan picked up the victory at the final Bandimere Speedway NHRA national event. Clay Millican, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera also won on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at the 43rd Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
16 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Denver winners
Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan picked up the victory for Tony Stewart Racing at the final NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series race at Bandimere Speedway, powering past Alexis DeJoria in the final round on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at…
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NHRA announces three-day sellout crowd at the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals

For the third consecutive day, the NHRA and officials from Bandimere Speedway have announced a sellout crowd at this weekend’s 43rd and final Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
16 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Bandimere Speedway Sellout Crowd
For the third consecutive day, the NHRA and officials from Bandimere Speedway have announced a sellout crowd at this weekend’s 43rd and final Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Each of the three days at Thunder…
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Sunday news and notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
16 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
J.R. Todd
After a moving rendition of the National Anthem and a trio of fighter-jet flyovers, the first pair of Top Fuel dragsters take to the track. In a mind-blowing opening act, Josh Hart and his R+L Carriers Top Fuel dragster blast off the starting…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday preview

After four rounds of qualifying at picturesque Bandimere Speedway, drivers in all four Professional categories have found their positions and first-round partners, and they're ready to race for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals trophy. 
16 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Bandimere Speedway
After four rounds of qualifying at picturesque Bandimere Speedway, drivers in all four Professional categories have found their positions and first-round partners, and they're ready to race for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals trophy…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday photo gallery

Images from Saturday, as shot by NHRA and National Dragster photographers at Bandimere Speedway's Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
15 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Hagan, B. Force, Enders, and Arana Jr. finalize low qualifier awards at Bandimere

Qualifying for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals was tied up neatly with a thunderous track record-setting run by Brittany Force, and Dodge-campaigner Matt Hagan sealed the deal on his 50th Funny Car No. 1. Erica Enders and Hector Arana Jr. also earned the top spot in their respective classes to celebrate Bandimere Speedway's 65th anniversary.
15 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Qualifying for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals tied up neatly with a thunderous track record-setting run by Top Fuel's Brittany Force, and Dodge-campaigner Matt Hagan sealed the deal on his 50th Funny Car No. 1. Pro Stock champion…
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Ashley, Hagan, Coughlin, and M. Smith win Denver Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

The exhilarating Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place during Saturday qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, and Justin Ashley, Matt Hagan, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Matt Smith emerged as winners. They'll take home the cash and bank valuable bonus points that will come into play when the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin. 
15 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
The exhilarating Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place during Saturday qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, and the bonus race did not disappoint. After two elimination rounds, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan…
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First-Time Champs Reign at JDRL Eastern Conference Finals

Connor Boyd (age 6-9), Jesse Varner (10), Easton Hodge (11), Joey Torchia (12), Dylan MacNicol (13), Jude Kersnason (14), Dexter Gomez (15), Logan Grayson (16-17), and Beech Bend Raceway Park (team) took top honors during the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.
15 Jul 2023
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
2023 Eastern Conference Finals Champion Connor Boyd
Connor Boyd (age 6-9), Jesse Varner (10), Easton Hodge (11), Joey Torchia (12), Dylan MacNicol (13), Jude Kersnason (14), Dexter Gomez (15), Logan Grayson (16-17), and Beech Bend Raceway Park (team) took top honors during the NHRA Right Trailers…
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Bandimere Speedway is the keeper of memories for Pro Stock's Chris and Lester McGaha

In 65 years of hosting drag racing, Bandimere Speedway has become home for many. For eight-time Pro Stock winner Chris McGaha, the historic facility is where it all began.
15 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Chris and Lester McGaha
In 65 years of hosting drag racing, Bandimere Speedway has become home for many. Of course, racers who live in the area revere the facility and host of 43 NHRA national events. For Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors who race in Division 5, the…
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