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Fletcher's 107th win highlights Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sportsman action
Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, led by Dan Fletcher, who scored his 107th career win.
Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, led by Dan Fletcher, who scored his 107th career win.
Tony Stewart scorched his way to the national event winner’s circle…
Doug Kalitta gets 50th win; Hight, Hartford, Matt Smith also win in Reading
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta picked up his milestone 50th career win on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway, earning his first victory in nearly three years after driving past Steve Torrence in the final round of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta picked up his milestone 50th career win on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway, earning his first victory in nearly three years after driving past Steve Torrence in the final round of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, the…
Five more headed to National Champions after Division 5 Summit Series Finals
Matt Driskell, Eugene Rowson, Joseph Moriarty, Patrick Roetto, and Kevin Rolph claimed championships at the 2023 West Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals to earn trips to the National Championship.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division Finals:
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Matt Driskell, Wellsville, Kan., '16 Dragster, 7.038, 187.68 def. Clayton McGinnis, Independence,…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals to complete on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway
Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway.
Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway.
Action will begin at 10 a.m. ET with the completion of the semifinals in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery
Scenes from a drag race, as seen through the lens by the NHRA National Dragster photographers on Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Champions crowned at Division 3 NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals
Tony Virgilio, Randy Burwell, James Ring, Jason Drnach, and Josh Rogers won championships at the North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series to earn berths in the National Championship.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals:
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Tony Virgilio, Cloverdale, Ind., '20 Dragster, 4.950, 136.90 def. John Boes, Alvada, Ohio, '09…
Stanfield grabs second Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory of the season
Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their second win of the season Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their second win of the season Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Marking his 23rd overall Wally and 11th Flexjet Factory Stock…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters take to the track in the coolest conditions of the weekend. Defending event champion Austin Prock is ousted by the driver who has claimed the most Top Fuel wins in Reading – Tony Schumacher (he’s won here five…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has already been a riveting affair as drivers launch into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway offered a receptive racetrack that hosted career-best runs and track records, and Sunday is slated to bring more of the same.
This weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has already been a riveting event as drivers in four professional categories launch into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway offered a receptive racetrack that…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
Don’t miss these photos from Saturday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, as captured by the fine NHRA National Dragster photographers at Maple Grove Raceway.
Tasca, Ashley, Enders, and Herrera rise to the top in front of a sellout crowd
The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and tension is high at Maple Grove Raceway after two incredible days of qualifying. With an early Sunday start, the first of six championship Sundays is laid out to be a battle royale.
The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is the first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and tension is already high at Maple Grove Raceway as drivers have battled through two incredible days of qualifying. With an early start, the…
NHRA moves up Sunday start time for eliminations at Maple Grove Raceway
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Eliminations will now begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday with the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Eliminations will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top…
Indy finalist Fernando Cuadra Jr. wards off a “hero to zero” situation
The first portion of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was a wild one for second-generation Pro Stock racer Fernando Cuadra Jr., and it concluded with a final-round on the most prestigious stage. His start to the Countdown, though, brought an unexpected challenge.
The first portion of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was a wild one for Fernando Cuadra Jr., a second-generation Pro Stock racer who competes alongside his father, Fernando Sr., and younger twin brothers Cristian and David in the class of…
NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announce another sellout crowd on Saturday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
For the second straight year, the NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
For the second straight year, the NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
The passionate fanbase again packed the historic facility during…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
After a spectacular first day of qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, it looks to be a stellar Saturday at historic Maple Grove Raceway. Friday’s provisional low qualifiers intend to defend their lofty positions, but they’ve got a slew of competitors breathing down their necks. Saturday will determine low qualifiers and ladders at the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
After a spectacular first day of qualifying at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, drivers, teams, and fans are fired up for a stellar Saturday at historic Maple Grove Raceway. Friday’s provisional low qualifiers intend to defend their lofty…
Treadwell, Leazer, and Cagnazzi lead GALOT Motorsports Park winners
Glen Treadwell, Larry Leazer, and Victor Cagnazzi, led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at GALOT Motorsports Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at GALOT Motorsports Park:
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Glen Treadwell, Eustis, Fla., '19 dragster, G/ED, 5.063, 115.43…
Ashley, Tasca, Enders, and Herrera on top on day one at Maple Grove Raceway
The first day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals came with blue skies, pleasing temperatures, and a fast racetrack that allowed extraordinary runs. Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera were able to take best advantage and make early moves at the first of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
The first day of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals came with blue skies, pleasing temperatures, and a fast racetrack that allowed extraordinary runs for championship contenders and beyond. Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Gaige…
Roller-coaster season leads to strong start to the Countdown to the Championship for J.R. Todd
It was quite a ride. That’s one way to look at J.R. Todd’s regular season, but regardless of the twists and turns in the road, the destination was spot on: Todd and his DHL GR Supra team will start the 2023 NHRA Playoffs as the No. 5 seed.
It was quite a ride. That’s one way to look at J.R. Todd’s regular season, but regardless of the twists and turns in the road, the destination was spot on: Todd and his DHL GR Supra team will start the 2023 NHRA Playoffs as the No. 5…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
Our ace NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on the first day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Here's a sampling of what they saw through the lens.
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship has arrived. Intensity is at a season-high as drivers across four professional categories look to make a strong step in the first of six playoff races, the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship has arrived as the Camping World Drag Racing Series pulls into Maple Grove Raceway for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. The intensity is at a season-high as drivers across four…
Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera eager to make playoffs debut
A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opens at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opens at this weekend’…
Tricky Tipster: Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Indy champs Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Matt Hartford are favored to win the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway along with current Pro Stock Motorcycle leader Gaige Herrera.
The recently completed Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals will be hard to duplicate, but if there is any event that can do it, it’s the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals from historic Maple Grove Raceway in Reading. Last year’s event, held before sold-…
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown heads into final stretch at Maple Grove Raceway
With only four races left in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown 2023 season, competition amongst Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jet Mustangs, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks is at an all-time high heading into this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
With only four races left in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown 2023 season, competition amongst Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jet Mustangs, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks is at an all-time high heading into this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA…
Five great drivers/crew chiefs who have experienced success at Maple Grove
It takes a special kind of person to be both a driver and a tuner. Here’s a look at five who have done both and experienced success at Maple Grove Raceway, site of this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Division 4 winners Sterling, Riedel, Wilson, Sanders, and Tilson headed to Vegas
Jacob Sterling, Jeff Riedel, Gage Wilson, Robert Sanders, and Bryan Tilson have qualified for the Summit Racing series Nationals Championships is Las Vegas after their individual wins at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals:
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Jacob Sterling, '02 Mustang, 6.417, 106.33 def. Corey Coffee, Inola, Okla., dragster, foul.…
Funny Car points leader Ron Capps looks to start playoffs in style in Reading
Heading into the opening race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Funny Car standout Ron Capps knows the challenge that awaits.
Heading into the opening race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Funny Car standout Ron Capps knows the challenge that awaits.
The back-to-back world champ…
Meziere, Kelly, Biscay, Holloway, and Wilson lead Division 6 ET Series winners
Zach Meziere, Steve Kelly, Jake Biscay, Terry Holloway, and Sherry Wilson won the Division 6 Summit Series Finals race of Champions to earn the right to represent the divisional at the National Championships in Las Vegas in October.
The following are Monday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions:
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Zach Meziere, Boise, Idaho, '11 Dragster, 4.822, 139.40 def. Dave Sattem, Camas, Wash., '99…
Lohnes and Pedregon preview the 2023 Countdown to the Championship
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by his right-hand man in the broadcast booth, Tony Pedregon, as the two look critically at the upcoming NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by his right-hand man in the broadcast booth, Tony Pedregon, as the two look critically at the upcoming NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Starting with…
Jake Opatrny's birthday present to himself: A return to Top Fuel in Reading
Jake Opatrny will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich Racing Top Fuel entry at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals for his third race of the year, representing Nelson Trucking and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.
Jake Opatrny will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich Racing Top Fuel entry at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals for his third race of the year. Opatrny will be representing Nelson Trucking and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local…