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Nitro Time Machine: Funny Car madness at the 1990 Brainerd event

From top-end fires to blown tires and starting-line supercharger explosions. Funny Car racing at the 1990 Brainerd event was a breathless affair, as you can watch in our latest edition of our Nitro Time Machine series.
18 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Nitro Time Machine
 
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TJ Zizzo ready to make 2021 Top Fuel debut at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

TJ Zizzo, driver of the Rust-Oleum Rocket Top Fuel dragster, will make his 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
18 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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TJ Zizzo
  The anticipation and enthusiasm has been building for months as TJ Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team prepare for their first race of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season during this weekend’s upcoming Lucas Oil…
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Karen Stalba buckling in for brimming second half of exceptional season

A fruitful first half of the 2021 season of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is in the books for the Stalba Motorsports team, and the multi-car family operation has a jam-packed calendar in the weeks ahead. 
18 Aug 2021
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Karen Stalba
A fruitful first half of the 2021 season of NHRA's Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is in the books for the Stalba Motorsports team, and the multi-car family operation has a jam-packed calendar in the weeks ahead.  Top Alcohol Dragster standout…
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Back in the points lead, John Force not slowing down heading to Brainerd 

With his victory last weekend in Topeka, John Force is in the Funny Car points lead for the first time since 2014, and he's hoping to carry that momentum into this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, a race he’s won an incredible 11 times.
18 Aug 2021
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John Force
John Force has put together an impressive 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, and heading to one of the tracks where he’s had the most success, the legendary 16-time Funny Car world champion will look to keep heading in the right…
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Daily Cacklefests part of the action at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

NHRA race fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway will get to enjoy a slice of the sport's past along with the present with the staging of daily Cacklefests in the midway.
18 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cacklefest
NHRA race fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway will get to enjoy a slice of the sport's past along with the present with the staging of daily Cacklefests in the midway. Among those taking part will be the…
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The Sports Report: A magical moment for the Meyer family

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners from last weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor included cousins Rachel and Dusty Meyer, and it was an incredibly emotional weekend for both of them.
18 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Dusty Meyer
It’s a simple and undeniable truth that some wins mean more than others, and in the wake of a personal tragedy, it’s hard to imagine any win could mean more to a driver than Dusty Meyer’s recent victory at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by…
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NHRA Starter Brad Hardy discusses Topeka Pro Stock staging battle

NHRA Starter Brad Hardy spoke with Brian Lohnes to discuss the Bruno Massel-Mason McGaha Pro Stock starting-line burndown at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor to talk about what went into his decision to end the stalemate and disqualify both drivers.
17 Aug 2021
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Topeka Pro Stock staging battle
 
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The Science of Winning: The Pointless Nature of Staging Battles

Two-time Sportsman world champ and NHRA National Dragster columnist Luke Bogacki wrote recently of the futility of starting-line staging battle, a column that becomes even more relevant following this past weekend's epic Pro Stock burndown in Topeka.
17 Aug 2021
Luke Bogacki
From the pages of National Dragster
Luke Bogacki
Staging battles have been around since the advent of the automated Christmas Tree, perhaps even before. In a recent edition of the popular “Nitro Time Machine” on NHRA social media, Brian Lohnes relived a great Pro Stock burndown between Larry…
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Pedregon and crew rush back to Indy for chassis repairs after Topeka incident

After getting tangled up in a top-end collision with Tim Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon's crew headed back to their Indianapolis-area shop to repair the chassis in advance of this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
17 Aug 2021
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Cruz Pedregon
 
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NHRA announces return to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in 2022

NHRA has teamed up with Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community to announce the return of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, slated for Feb. 25-27, 2022.  
17 Aug 2021
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Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
NHRA has teamed up with Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community to announce the return of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, slated for Feb. 25-27, 2022.   The NHRA Arizona Nationals traditionally serves as the…
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Watch Division 1, 5 Lucas Oil Series action for free this weekend on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
16 Aug 2021
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New England Dragway
NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. NHRA's Division 1 and East Region racers will be in action Aug. 21-22 at New England…
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Five things we learned from the Menards NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are nearly upon us, and you could tell as the intensity was at a high level this past weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
16 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
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Topeka 5 things
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are nearly upon us, and you could tell this past weekend in Topeka for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor. We’re midway through August, and championship positions and aspirations are…
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Pluchino adds Lucas Oil Products for Brainerd Mountain Motor Pro Stock event

Lucas Oil Products Inc. has signed on as a major associate sponsor of Johnny Pluchino’s Strutmasters.com ’13 Ford Mustang Mountain Motor Pro Stock car for the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.  
16 Aug 2021
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Johnny Pluchino
Lucas Oil Products Inc. has signed on as a major associate sponsor of Johnny Pluchino’s Strutmasters.com ’13 Ford Mustang Mountain Motor Pro Stock car for the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.     “I'm extremely…
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Stakes are high in Brainerd this weekend at penultimate regular season race

The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend at Brainerd Int'l Raceway takes place at a key point in the season. It is the 12th event of the 2021 season, and with only one even before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin, the action promises to be intense.
16 Aug 2021
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Brainerd
As the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season winds down, the 39th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Aug. 20-22 at Brainerd Int'l Raceway takes place at a key point in the season. It is the 12th event of the 2021 season, and with…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday Photo Gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Heartland Motorsports Park on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, chronicling the action on and off the track during eliminations at Topeka.
15 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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No. 1 qualifier John Cerbone races to Factory Stock Showdown victory in Topeka

The Menards NHRA Nationals Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown No. 1 qualifier John Cerbone drove his Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro to victory at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
15 Aug 2021
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Factory Stock
The Menards NHRA Nationals Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown No. 1 qualifier John Cerbone drove his Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro to victory at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. The Yorkton Heights, New York, resident defeated Jesse…
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Brittany Force breaks through, grabs memorable Top Fuel victory in Topeka

Brittany shared the winner's circle with her father, John, knocking off Clay Millican to pick up the victory on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park.
15 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Brittany Topeka
Brittany Force simply wanted her first win of the season after coming so close on several different occasions. Getting to share it with her father, John, in a historic first simply made it that much sweeter for the Top Fuel star. Force went 3.783…
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John Force takes over Funny Car points lead after thrilling win in Topeka

The legendary 16-time world champ put another impressive stamp on his 2021 season on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports Park, driving past J.R. Todd in the final round to win the Menards NHRA Nationals.
15 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Force Topeka
For the first time in seven years, John Force is the Funny Car points leader. The legendary 16-time world champ put another impressive stamp on his 2021 season on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports Park, driving past J.R. Todd in the final round…
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Picture perfect: Dallas Glenn goes .000 in final to get Pro Stock win in Topeka

The standout Pro Stock rookie went a perfect .000 on the starting line, holding off Kyle Koretsky at the finish line to win the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park.
15 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Dallas Glenn
Dallas Glenn was incredible on the starting line en route to the final round at Topeka. Facing off with KB Racing teammate Kyle Koretsky in the championship round, Glenn decided to dial it up even more. The standout Pro Stock rookie went a…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes

News and notes from Sunday's eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. Updated throughout the day,
15 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Topeka notes
In a huge first-round matchup in Top Fuel, Clay Millican got the better of Doug Kalitta, going 3.732 seconds at 323.50 mph to outrun Kalitta's 3.804. It was a matchup of drivers ninth and 10th in the points standings, and it proved to be a key round…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Following two days and three outstanding qualifying sessions in Topeka, the stage is set for what appears to be a tremendous day of final eliminations at Heartland Motorsports Park.
15 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Topeka Sunday
Following two days and three outstanding qualifying sessions in Topeka, the stage is set for what appears to be a tremendous day of final eliminations at Heartland Motorsports Park for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor. The House…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Saturday Photo Gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Heartland Motorsports Park on Saturday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, chronicling the action on and off the track on the final day of qualifying in Topeka.
14 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Lance Van Hauen 47
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Force, Todd and Coughlin Jr. lead fields in Topeka heading into raceday

On the final day of qualifying Saturday at the Menards NHRA Nationals, Brittany Force jumped into the top spot in Top Fuel, J.R. Todd stayed No. 1 in Funny Car and Troy Coughlin Jr. raced his way to a top qualifier in Pro Stock.
14 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Force Topeka
The final day of qualifying on Saturday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor included plenty of changes, standout runs, and an entertaining prelude for what should be a memorable day of eliminations on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports…
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With string of solid showings, Antron Brown building championship resume

Brown is laying the groundwork for what he hopes will be a memorable finish to 2021, starting this weekend in Topeka at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by PetArmor.
14 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
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Antron Topeka
Bit by bit and race by race, Antron Brown and his Top Fuel team have been making improvements. It hasn’t been overly spectacular and it hasn’t led to an abundance of wins — yet — but it’s proven to be highly beneficial for Brown’s championship…
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Tim Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon unhurt in wild top-end incident at Topeka

During the second qualifying session, Tim Wilkerson's Funny Car crossed the center line and made contact with Cruz Pedregon’s car. The two made contact with the wall before coming to a stop.
14 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tim Wilkerson
  During the second qualifying session at the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Tim Wilkerson’s Funny Car crossed the center line and made contact with Cruz Pedregon’s car. The two made…
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Playoffs? It's on Kenny Delco's mind, but so is a Pro Stock victory

Kenny Delco is hopeful this weekend in Topeka for the Menards NHRA Heartland Nations is when everything starts to come together for the Pro Stock veteran.
14 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
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Delco Topeka
Kenny Delco feels like he has a car capable of not only qualifying for the Countdown to the Championship but also competing for victories in the loaded Pro Stock class. There have been glimpses of that potential throughout the season, but the…
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Cruz Pedregon hopeful Topeka is the start of a big second-half run

Coming off his emotional victory in Norwalk, the Western Swing wasn’t quite the three-race trek that Cruz Pedregon envisioned. But the Funny Car veteran insists everything is still going according to plan with his new team.
14 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
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Cruz Topeka
Coming off his emotional victory in Norwalk, the Western Swing wasn’t quite the three-race trek that Cruz Pedregon envisioned. But the Funny Car veteran insisted everything is still going according to plan with his new team. Pedregon had just one…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

After a memorable first day of racing action during the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Saturday’s final two qualifying sessions will be critical heading into eliminations.
14 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Topeka Saturday preview
After a memorable first day of racing action during the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Saturday’s final two qualifying sessions will be critical heading into eliminations. It was a highlight-…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Friday Photo Gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Heartland Motorsports Park on Friday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, chronicling the action both on and off the track on the opening day of racing in Topeka.
13 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Hartford 42
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Billy Torrence, J. R. Todd and Kyle Koretsky low qualifiers on Friday at Topeka

For the first time in two years, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series raced at Heartland Motorsports Park, and Billy Torrence (Top Fuel), J.R. Todd (Funny Car), and Kyle Koretsky (Pro Stock) put on a show, finishing the day as the No. 1 qualifiers on Friday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
13 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
Topeka Friday
For the first time in two years, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series raced at Heartland Motorsports Park, and Billy Torrence (Top Fuel), J.R. Todd (Funny Car), and Kyle Koretsky (Pro Stock) put on a show, finishing the day as the No. 1…
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