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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner James Hinkle

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
85:57
James Hinkle’s incredible 2024 season continued in Norwalk as he won his third national event of the year in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Hinkle, the current championship leader, put together a .008-second package in the final against Zach Sackman…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Bob Prose

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
78:39
Bob Prose scored his second career NHRA win and his first in Super Gas when he drove his popular '65 Rambler wagon to an easy victory after red-hot Michael Handras fouled by 007-second in the final round.
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Phil Smida

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
68:36
Ten years after winning the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals for the first time in Super Gas, Phil Smida was back in the Norwalk winner’s circle in Super Comp after surviving the math of a tight double-breakout bout with Jamie Elrod, Smida…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Stock winner Ken Whitcher

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
59:43
There was a first-time winner in Stock as Ken Whitcher drove his G/SA ’69 Camaro to a final-round win against Brenda Grubbs. Whitcher was nearly perfect on the starting line with a .003 light.
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Comp winner Royce Freeman

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
91:43
Royce Freeman became the latest member of the Elite Motorsports team to reach the winner’s circle, driving his B/AA Camaro to a (-.50) 6.95 to victory in Comp to defeat nine-time tour winner Robert Bailey’s (-.44) 6.67. Freeman previously was a two-…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
90:48
A month after breaking the track record en route to a regional event win at Summit Motorsports Park, Sean Bellemeur returned to the Top Alcohol Funny Car winner’s circle in Norwalk after defeating fast-rising rookie Maddi Gordon in final round, the…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jeff Veale

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
67:27
Jeff Veale, runner-up earlier this year at the Gatornationals, collected his second Top Alcohol Dragster win in the last three years and his third overall when he drove his dragster to a solid 5.35 pass to defeat reigning world champ Julie Nataas’…
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Top Sportsman winner Sandy Wilkins

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
101:23
One week after a runner-up finish at the GALOT Division 2 event, 2019 Top Sportsman world champ Sandy Wilkins claimed his fifth national event title by beating Jeff Brooks in the final. Wilkins left second but won after Brooks ran out by .001-second…
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Super Gas winner Keith Mayers

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
192:47
Keith Mayers is primarily known for his work in Super Street, but he’s also an accomplished Super Gas racer. Mayers won his fourth national event title in Richmond with a 9.888 after opponent Don Knoblick fouled by .002-second.
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Super Comp winner Anthony Bertozzi

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
138:04
Richmond native and two-time world champ Anthony Bertozzi was nearly unstoppable in the Super Comp final with a .002 light and an 8.907 that forced opponent Amanda Boicesco into an 8.884 breakout.
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Stock winner Cody Phillips

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
93:49
Following on the heels of a win at the Baby Gators, Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event, Cody Phillips claimed his first national event victory by stopping Cliff Hynson in the Stock final. Phillips was solid in the final with a .020 light and a 10.372…
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Super Stock winner Jeff Adkinson

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
63:26
Jeff Adkinson carried the momentum from his recent runner-up in Bristol to Richmond where he defeated PJ Fouts in the Super Stock final to earn his fifth national event Wally. Adkinson finished the job with a 9.345 on his 9.34 dial.  
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Comp winner Joe Carnasciale

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
103:34
Joe Carnasciale left first and then ran a competitive (-.556) 8.944 to win his second Comp title over Michele Costa, who ran (-.603) 8.177 in a final decided by .03-second at the finish line. Had Costa won, she would have become the milestone 100th…
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The Sports Report: James Hinkle delivers third win of the season in Norwalk

The 2024 season hasn’t yet reached the halfway point, and James Hinkle already has three national event wins in Right Trailers Top Sportsman, and he's in a prime position to contend for a championship.
05 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
James Hinkle
For most racers, a single NHRA national event win is enough to constitute a successful season, so that means that three wins in less than a half season would be considered extraordinary. That’s exactly the position that James Hinkle finds himself in…
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Garlits went 'Big' in Indy in 1964 for first of eight U.S. Nationals victories

Don Garlits scored the first of eight NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel wins in 1964, the first year that the class was contested in Indy. It was the end of a wild year and a wild race for "Big Daddy."
05 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Don Garlits
As we build up towards the massive celebration that will be the 70th running of the famed NHRA U.S. Nationals, we’re looking back at some of the great performances and Indy dominations, starting with the 1960s, and you can’t talk about Indy in…
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Fire Department Coffee, Official Coffee of NHRA, arrives on Walmart shelves

Months after earning the opportunity during Walmart’s prestigious and competitive “Open Call” event, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of the NHRA, has debuted its popular roasts at Walmart stores nationwide.
04 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fire Department Coffee
Months after earning the opportunity during Walmart’s prestigious and competitive “Open Call” event, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of the NHRA, has debuted its popular roasts at Walmart stores nationwide. Fire Department Coffee is…
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Happy Fourth of July from the NHRA

On this special day of independence, the NHRA sends its warmest wishes to all race fans.
04 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Happy Fourth of July from the NHRA
On this special day of independence, the NHRA sends its warmest wishes to all race fans. As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones, let us take a moment to honor the courageous men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our…
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Fourth of July weekend U.S. Nationals ticket special promotion

NHRA fans can get a 20% discount on tickets to this year’s 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals when purchased between Wednesday, July 3 and Sunday, July 7 (by 11:59 p.m.).
03 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fourth of July weekend U.S. Nationals ticket special promotion
NHRA fans can get a 20% discount on tickets to this year’s 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals when purchased between Wednesday, July 3 and Sunday, July 7 (by 11:59 p.m.). As the NHRA’s most iconic event commemorates seven decades of racing on the…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
03 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes
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NHRA reveals future building plans for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

NHRA has announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, unveiling a multi-phase plan for the legendary facility that includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, and a new entrance for fans.
03 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park 9
NHRA has announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, unveiling a multi-phase plan for the legendary facility that includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, a new entrance for fans, and moving the…
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Brian Corradi and Aaron Brooks talk winning Norwalk and challenges ahead

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by a pair of Norwalk-winning crew chiefs, Brian Corradi and Aaron Brooks.
03 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by a pair of winning crew chiefs. First up is Brian Corradi, who leads Antron Brown's team in their tuning efforts and works with one of…
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When it comes to Indy, 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits dominated Top Fuel in the 1960s

The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, and we're celebrating its incredible history. Moving through seven decades of the Big Go, we’ll first explore the origin of the sport’s biggest race and Don Garlits' domination of Top Fuel in the 1960s. First in a series.
02 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Don Garlits
The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, as the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, offering one of the most incredible spectacles and celebrations on drag…
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Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals brought the heat to summer with a huge event at Summit Motorsports Park. Enjoy this video look back at some of the weekend's highlights.
02 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
 Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Veteran crew chief John Stewart joins Josh Hart's R+L Carriers Top Fuel team

In a bold move designed to put his R+L Carriers team on a path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Josh Hart has announced the hiring of veteran crew chief John Stewart to assist Ron Douglas on the R+L Carriers dragster.
02 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Stewart
In a bold move designed to put his R+L Carriers team on a path to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Josh Hart has announced the hiring of veteran crew chief John Stewart to assist Ron Douglas on the R+L Carriers…
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Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Lebanon Valley for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
01 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lebanon Valley
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Lebanon Valley are Moser, A.R.T., Strange, and Comp…
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Get well soon, John Force

At the 2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the air was thick with emotion as racers from across the nation came together not just to compete but to share their heartfelt get-well wishes for one of their own — John Force.
01 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Get well soon, John Force
John Force, a legend in the world of NHRA Drag Racing, is an inspiration to all drag racers. His unexpected absence due to an on-track incident in Virginia has left an unfillable void in the racing community. The racers, crewmembers, and fans all…
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Mark Dawson joins NHRA as Northeast Division Director

Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canada.
01 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mark Dawson
Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director, overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario,…
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5 Things We Learned in Norwalk

Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
01 Jul 2024
Kelly Wade
Feature
5 Things We Learned in Norwalk
Incredibly tight racing, another near-double, old rivalries restructured, dreams coming true, and finally getting the scoop: It was another unforgettable weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Here are five takeaways from the Summit Racing Equipment…
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Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Herrera scoop up wins at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera battled varying conditions and tough opponents to claim well-earned trophies on Sunday at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals winners
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown slipped past points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, racing to his 76th career win on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park. Bob Tasca…
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Stephen Bell wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown in Norwalk again

For the third time this season Stephen Bell drove his bright red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win, scoring again at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Stephen Bell
For the third time this season Stephen Bell drove his bright red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event win extending his point lead over a stacked field of Camaros, Dodge Drag Paks, and Ford Cobra Jets. Today at…
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