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Elite Motorsports crew chief Mark Ingersoll recovering from surgery

Mark Ingersoll, lead crew chief for six-time and reigning world champion Erica Enders at Elite Motorsports, is recovering from a double lung transplant but has a long road of recovery ahead of him, and the Elite Motorsports family has started a GoFundMe to help Ingersoll with ongoing medical and care expenses.
07 Oct 2024
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Mark Ingersoll
Mark Ingersoll, lead crew chief for six-time and reigning world champion Erica Enders at Elite Motorsports, underwent a double lung transplant on Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Chicago area. Ingersoll is breathing on his own but has a long road of recovery…
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Peak Did You Know? What happens when a nitro engine scuffs a piston

An inside look at the thermal damage that leads to dramatic smoke shows on the dragstrip
07 Oct 2024
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Tony Pedregon breaks down what happens when a nitro engine scuffs a piston
In a recent Peak Did You Know segment on the NHRA on FOX broadcast, Tony Pedregon explained the intense mechanics of what happens when a Top Fuel or Nitro Funny Car engine scuffs a piston. A lean fuel mixture creates excessive heat,…
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Countdown to the Championship kicks off second half at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The second half of the six-race NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs begins this weekend with the main event of Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, the Texas NHRA FallNationals, starting an epic three-race finish.
07 Oct 2024
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Countdown to the Championship
Through the first three races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, fans have already witnessed electric moments, huge surprises, and major shifts in the points standings as drivers in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series put…
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Terry Haddock goes back-to-back at Texas Invitational

For the second year in a row, veteran Funny Car driver Terry Haddock took the win light at the Stampede of Speed's signature exhibition event, the Texas Invitational.
07 Oct 2024
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Terry Haddock
For the second year in a row, veteran Funny Car driver Terry Haddock took the win light at the Stampede of Speed's signature exhibition event, the Texas Invitational. During two days of elimination rounds, Haddock took on Kebin Kinsley and his War…
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Talking Funny Cars with Buddy Hull marathon on NHRA FAST channel

Tune in to the NHRA FAST Channel Saturday for a five-episode Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull marathon that will feature Buddy Hull talking with fellow Funny Car standouts Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon, Daniel Wilkerson, Paul Lee, and Austin Prock.
04 Oct 2024
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Talking Funny Cars with Buddy Hull
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull talks with Funny Car drivers about what they love about Funny Cars, their careers, the excitement of the class as well as favorite memories, highlights, and behind-the-scenes stories. Hull and his guests also touch…
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Mason McGaha will do double duty in Comp, Pro Stock at Texas FallNationals

Second-generation Pro Stock driver Mason McGah will drive his father’s ex-Pro Stock Camaro in Comp during the upcoming Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event and race both that car and his traditional blue and yellow Camaro in Pro Stock at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
04 Oct 2024
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Mason McGaha
When drag racing is in your blood, you try and take every opportunity to get on the track. For second-generation Pro Stock driver Mason McGaha, the chance to race for seven straight days was a chance of a lifetime. McGaha will be racing Monday and…
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PlayNHRA driver odds updated for Countdown to the Championship

As part of the PlayNHRA initiative, the oddsmakers at Alt Sports Data have released updated championship odds for Professional racers in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
04 Oct 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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PlayNHRA driver odds
Following the completion of last week’s NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship has reached the midway point. With three races remaining in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
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Johnson's Top Dragster/Sportsman wins highlight Famoso Raceway doubleheader

Bradley Johnson scored wins in both Top Dragster and Top Sportsman on separate days as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division completed a doubleheader event at Famoso Raceway.
04 Oct 2024
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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 Famoso Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Brandon Huhtala, Lake Tapos, Wash., '10 GXP, C/A, 7.795, 134.85  def.…
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NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park announce multiyear extension for NHRA Arizona Nationals

Officials with NHRA, Firebird Motorsports Park, and the Gila River Indian Community have announced a multiyear extension for the annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.
04 Oct 2024
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Phoenix
Officials with NHRA, Firebird Motorsports Park, and the Gila River Indian Community have announced a multiyear extension for the annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at the popular track, showcasing the incredible support and commitment for NHRA Drag…
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Who’s on Top Fuel’s Mount Rushmore?

In recent years, we’ve seen a flood of articles across different sports all asking the same question: Who's on your [fill in the blank] Mount Rushmore? We got to wondering: Who would be on Top Fuel's Mount Rushmore? Garlits? Muldowney? Schumacher? Brown? Dixon? Kalitta? Torrence?
04 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Mount Rushmore
In recent years, I’ve seen a flood of articles across different sports all asking the same question: Who's on your [fill in the sport or team] Mount Rushmore? The reference, of course, is to the famous national monument where the faces of four U.…
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JEGS Allstars returns to Texas Motorplex, celebrating 40 years of competition

After a highly successful first year at the Texas Motorplex, the popular JEGS Allstars competition returns to the famed facility as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 9-13.
03 Oct 2024
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JEGS Allstars
After a highly successful first year at the Texas Motorplex, the popular JEGS Allstars competition returns to the famed facility as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 9-13. The historic specialty race…
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Rookie Report Card: The battle rages on for 2024 NHRA Rookie of the Year honors

With just three races to go in the 2024 season, the battle for NHRA Rookie of the Year is really heating up with a star-studded and diverse field of nine first-year racers eligible for the prize. Here's a look at their seasons to date.
03 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Rookie Scorecard
With just three races to go in the 2024 season, the battle for NHRA Rookie of the Year is really heating up with a star-studded and diverse field of nine first-year racers eligible for the prize. To be eligible for NHRA Rookie of the Year,…
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Stewart, Bogolo capture Top Alcohol wins at World Wide Technology Raceway

Tony Stewart and Tony Bogolo were the respective winners in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
03 Oct 2024
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Tony Stewart, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.216, 274.16…
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Matt Smith on balancing his team, tuning, and his own elapsed times

How does six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith’s multi-role focus sharpen his success on and off the track?
02 Oct 2024
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Matt Smith NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle
Matt Smith is a unique figure in the world of NHRA racing, known not only for his success as a racer but also for his mental resilience as a team owner, bike tuner, and engine builder. Smith's ability to juggle multiple roles is a testament to…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Midwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
02 Oct 2024
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals
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Austin Prock joins Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull on NHRA FAST Channel

In advance of the 39th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will catch up with NHRA Funny Car points leader Austin Prock, which premieres on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. EDT and 8 p.m. PDT.
02 Oct 2024
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Talking Funny Cars
In advance of the 39th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will catch up with NHRA Funny Car points leader Austin Prock on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. PST.  During the show, Prock talks…
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Mental strength defines Jack Beckman's victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

Funny Car championship hopeful Jack Beckman discussed the mental game of drag racing — and all of motorsports, really — with Amanda Busick of NHRA on FOX.
02 Oct 2024
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Beckman discussed the mental game of drag racing —and all of motorsports, really—with Amanda Busick of NHRA on FOX
On his way to a triumphant win at the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals, Funny Car racer Jack Beckman stood at the top end of World Wide Technology Raceway and spoke with FOX Sports reporter Amanda Busick to explain what separates good racers from great…
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals

The 2024 edition of the NHRA Midwest Nationals continued the event's long history as a pivotal race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs and an event where the unexpected can and usually does happen.
01 Oct 2024
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals
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NHRA's women of power continue to make history in milestone 2024 season

NHRA’s women of power continue to create history during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, with the latest milestone coming at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, where, for the first time in class history, four women qualified for the Top Fuel field.
01 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Women of Power
NHRA’s women of power continue to create history during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, with the latest milestone coming at last weekend’s NHRA Midwest Nationals, where, for the first time in class history, four women…
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Impressive group of NHRA stars set for Texas FallNationals Fan Fest 

The official start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the historic Texas Motorplex begins Oct. 10 with an epic lineup of NHRA competitors at the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas.
01 Oct 2024
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Fanfest
The official start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the historic Texas Motorplex begins Oct. 10 with an epic lineup of NHRA competitors at the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, including current and former world champions in all…
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Dallas Glenn and Mike Neff talk St. Louis, work, and the Countdown grind

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by back-to-back Pro Stock winner Dallas Glenn and the winning Top Fuel crew chief from St. Louis, Mike Neff.
01 Oct 2024
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by back-to-back Pro Stock winner Dallas Glenn and the winning Top Fuel crew chief from St. Louis, Mike Neff. The two bring lots of insight…
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Carolina Dragway Division 2 National Open canceled after Hurricane Helene

The Division 2 National Open, originally scheduled for Oct. 5-6 at Carolina Dragway, has been canceled. The decision comes in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage to the region, leaving the facility without power and unable to host the event.
30 Sep 2024
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Division 2
The Division 2 National Open, originally scheduled for Oct. 5-6 at Carolina Dragway, has been canceled. The decision comes in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage to the region, leaving the facility without power and unable…
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Relive all the action from the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals!

You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the Third race of the Countdown to the Championship from St. Louis!
30 Sep 2024
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Relive all the action from the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals!
This past weekend's event delivered high-speed action and unforgettable moments as racers battled it out on the dragstrip. If you missed the live event, you can still catch all the thrilling highlights on FS1 and FS2. Tune in on Monday, September 30…
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Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Madison free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
30 Sep 2024
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Division 3 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Madison, Ill., are Moser,…
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Six event champs crowned in Lucas Oil action at NHRA Midwest Nationals

In addition to the thrilling action in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at World Wide Technology Raceway, including Comp winner Ryan Warter.
30 Sep 2024
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Ryan Warter
In addition to the thrilling action in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at World Wide Technology Raceway. Northwest Comp…
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5 Things We Learned in St. Louis

It was a chill bump-inducing weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway as a fresh note in history was written, crew chiefs proved unafraid, and veteran racers emerged victorious during a pivotal championship race. Here are five takeaways from the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
30 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
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5 Things We Learned in St. Louis
SPEED IS TRULY FOR ALL Julie Nataas, Ida Zetterström, Jasmine Salinas, and Jianna Salinas (Top Fuel's Brittany Force not shown) Diversity within drag racing is the norm thanks to early trailblazers equipped with…
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Stan Shelton gets first career win in Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series

Stan Shelton defeated Mason Wright in the final round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway to earn his first career win in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+.
29 Sep 2024
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Stan Shelton
For the second straight race, a first-time winner found the winner’s circle in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, as Stan Shelton defeated Mason Wright in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway…
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Beckman, Schumacher, Glenn, Herrera claim playoff wins at Midwest Nationals

Jack Beckman picked up his first victory since taking over for legendary driver John Force, Tony Schumacher claimed first playoff win in 10 years, Dallas Glenn protected his points lead, and Gaige Herrera took the top spot back at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
29 Sep 2024
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St Louis winners
Funny Car’s Jack Beckman picked up his first victory since taking over for legendary driver John Force, defeating Ron Capps in the final round of the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, also winning his first race in nearly four years on Sunday at…
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Mark Pawuk wins, clinches first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship

Mark Pawuk, the veteran drag racer from Ohio, clinched his first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world championship at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. It's the first season championship for the former Pro Stock and Super Gas standout
29 Sep 2024
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Mark Pawuk
Entering elimination Sunday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals there were four drivers racing for the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship. Mark Pawuk, the veteran drag racer from Ohio, clinched his first Flexjet Factory Stock…
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Aaron Stanfield takes Holley EFI Factory X victory at NHRA Midwest Nationals

29 Sep 2024
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Factory X
Aaron Stanfield dropped a close Pro Stock final to Dallas Glenn, but picked up the victory in Holley EFI Factory X when he drove past Rick Hord in the final, 7.155 to 7.241.
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