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Funny Car world champ Ron Capps eager to keep rolling at Winternationals

The last time Ron Capps was at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, he was wrapping up his second career Funny Car world championship. Back in Pomona for this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals to open the 2022 season, Capps has entered an entirely new world.
15 Feb 2022
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Ron Capps
The last time Ron Capps was at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, he was wrapping up his second career Funny Car world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Back at the same track for this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals…
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Don, Tony Schumacher eager to battle for DSR team's 20th championship

Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, is ready for his highly anticipated “second act” as he prepares to return to full-time competition for the first time in more than three years. 
15 Feb 2022
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Don, Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, is ready for his highly anticipated “second act” as he prepares to return to full-time competition for the first time in more than three years.  When Schumacher, an 85-time…
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Camrie Caruso readies for official NHRA Pro Stock debut at Winternationals

NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will be making her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. The third-generation driver checked in to share her excitement heading into the event.
14 Feb 2022
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Camrie Caruso
NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will be making her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com driving the Powerbuilt Tools Chevrolet Camaro.  In advance of…
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Reigning Super Gas world champ Luke Bogacki signs multi-year deal with Moser Engineering

Three-time and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Luke Bogacki has inked a multi-year agreement with Moser Engineering as the primary sponsor of his family run racing team.
14 Feb 2022
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Luke Bogacki
Three-time and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Luke Bogacki has inked a multi-year agreement with Moser Engineering as the primary sponsor of his family-run racing team. “There is no denying that Luke is one of the best…
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2022 NHRA Camping World season set to start at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Back in its traditional spot as the first race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the start of the 2022 campaign at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, beginning this Thursday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
14 Feb 2022
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Back in its traditional spot as the first race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the start of the 2022 campaign at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com,…
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PRO Testing: Saturday Photo Gallery

Talented photographer Gary Natase captured the action on the track Saturday at the PRO Nitro Spring Training event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
12 Feb 2022
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John Force's sizzling 3.83 Funny Car run highlights final day of pre-season tests

The PRO Nitro Spring Training pre-season test session at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is officially over with the final day highlighted by John Force’s incredible 3.83 Funny Car pass. NHRA’s Brian Lohnes recaps the day and the event.
12 Feb 2022
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Todd, Langdon, Pedregon recap Nitro Spring Training pre-season testing efforts

Former Funny Car world champ J.R. Todd, teammate Shawn Langdon, and Cruz Pedregon were among those sharing their thoughts with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes on the final official day of testing at the Pro Nitro Spring Training event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
12 Feb 2022
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J.R. Todd
  Former Funny Car world champ J.R. Todd talks about his strong outings with the new GR Supra body, including a sizzling 3.86, and his hopes for his hometown Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Todd's DHL Top Fuel…
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Capps, DeJoria, Prock talk discuss testing strategies during preseason tests

NHRA’s Brian Lohnes talked with reigning Funny Car champ Ron Capps, Alexis DeJoria, and Austin Prock during Saturday’s action at the Pro Nitro Spring Training event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
12 Feb 2022
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Ron Capps
  World champ Ron Capps talks testing and clutch strategy for the weekend of testing. Alexis DeJoria talks about the new GR Toyota Supra body and the momentum that her team hopes to carry into the new season. Austin…
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Eaton, Alvey, Bennett lead winner's list at South Georgia Motorsports Park

David Eaton, Austin Alvey, and Keith Bennett led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked off the 2022 season at the Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
12 Feb 2022
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South Georgia Motorsports Park
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR David Eaton, Merritt Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 9.800…
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Test. Tweet. Test. Tweet: Day 3

The PRO Nitro Spring Training test session continues at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. Follow along as the NHRA and the teams chronicle their efforts on social media through videos and photos.
12 Feb 2022
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Testing
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Start your Saturday with some NITRO courtesy of @Tasca3!…
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PRO Testing: Friday Photo Gallery

Talented photographer Gary Natase captured the action on the track Friday at the PRO Nitro Spring Training event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
11 Feb 2022
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Hunter Green makes first full passes in Top Fuel car during Phoenix test session

Hunter Green, son of NHRA Funny Car and Pro Mod driver Chad Green, made his first full passes in a Top Fueler at the PRO Nitro Spring Training event and tells NHRA’s Brian Lohnes that he hopes to compete later this season.
11 Feb 2022
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Eying return to action, Jordan Vandergriff makes Top Fuel test runs in Phoenix

Jordan Vandergriff made passes in the Don Schumacher Racing dragster at the PRO Nitro Spring Training event as he tries to work his way back into Top Fuel competition after a two-season absence. NHRA’s Brian Lohnes got the scoop.
11 Feb 2022
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Performances rachet up on second day of PRO Nitro Spring Training tests

NHRA’s Brian Lohnes recaps the second day of pre-season testing at the PRO Nitro Spring Training event where teams learned from Thursday’s first passes to make major improvements.
11 Feb 2022
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Hagan, Hartford, Miladinovich, Glenn share pre-season testing thoughts, plans

NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes chatted with Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, Alex Miladinovich, and Dallas Glenn about their plans and strategies on Day 2 of the PRO Spring Training pre-season tests at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
11 Feb 2022
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Pre-season tesing
  Three-time NHRA Camping World Funny Car Matt Hagan talks about shaking off the winter rust and crew chief Dickie Venables' admonition. Hometown Pro Stock hero Matt Hartford discusses his testing process and talks about the…
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Pre-season testing and tweeting, Day 2

The PRO Nitro Spring Training test session continues at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. Follow along as the NHRA and the teams chronicle their efforts on social media through videos and photos.
11 Feb 2022
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Josh Hart
  Blue skies & race cars! Day ✌️ of #NitroSpringTraining is under way 💪…
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Watch this weekend's Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster, the first of 30 events to be streamed this season.
11 Feb 2022
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NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the…
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The magic of Pomona

NHRA has been racing down the Pomona dsragstrip since the early 1950s and will once again kick off its season next week with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Here's a look back at some memorable images over the past 70 years.
11 Feb 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Winternationals
Pomona. For NHRA racers and race fans around the world, the name means one of two things: either the exciting start to another season of NHRA racing or the dramatic conclusion of a year of racing. From 1961 through to today – skipping last year’s…
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PRO Spring Training: Drivers discuss testing plans, hopes for 2022 season

NHRA’s Joe Castello visited with a number of drivers during the opening day of the PRO Spring Training pre-season test in Phoenix, chatting with John and Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Clay Millican, and Justin Ashley.
10 Feb 2022
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pre-season test
  Former Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force talks about the excitement and process of getting back behind the wheel at the start o the season and her hopes for the 2022 world championship. Bob Tasca III says he’s looking to…
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PRO Testing: Thursday Photo Gallery

Talented photographer Gary Natase captured the action on the track Thursday at the PRO Nitro Spring Training event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
10 Feb 2022
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Torrence, Hight, DeJoria, Tasca star on Day 1 of PRO Nitro Spring Training

The Top Fuel and Funny Car teams of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series wrapped up the opening day of pre-season testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. NHRA on FOX’s Brian Lohnes recaps the day’s action.
10 Feb 2022
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Summit Racing Equipment joins Stringer Performance, Clay Millican for 2022 season

Summit Racing Equipment will join Stringer Performance as a major sponsor partner for the entire 2022 NHRA Drag Racing season. Clay Millican will again pilot his Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.
10 Feb 2022
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Summit Racing Equipment
Summit Racing Equipment will join Stringer Performance as a major sponsor partner for the entire 2022 NHRA Drag Racing season. Clay Millican will again pilot his Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster while campaigning the Summit brand in the NHRA Camping…
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NHRA to stream 30 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional races for free

NHRA will stream 30 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional races on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2022 racing season beginning with this weekend's Division 2 event in Valdosta, Ga.
10 Feb 2022
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NHRA tv
NHRA will stream 30 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional races on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2022 racing season. All 22 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events this year can also be viewed on NHRA.tv and…
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Pre-season testing, Day 1: How tweet it is

The PRO Nitro Spring Training test session is underway at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. Follow along as the NHRA and the teams chronicle their efforts on social media through videos and photos.
10 Feb 2022
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Steve Torrence
Nothing like nitro in the morning 😍 @SteveTorrence •…
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Full fields in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock promise fast start at Winternationals

The pits at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona will be packed for the 2022 season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com with full fields in the Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock classes.
10 Feb 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Winternationals
The pits at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona will be packed with NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series teams for the 2022 season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com with full fields in the Top Fuel, Funny Car, and…
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Get ready for complimentary live Sportsman streaming from NHRA.tv

The NHRA.tv Sportsman livestream service that launches Friday from the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Valdosta, Ga., will be complimentary all season to NHRA fans. Here's how to register to watch.
09 Feb 2022
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NHRA.tv
The  NHRA.tv Sportsman livestream service will provide complimentary access to select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events all season to NHRA fans, courtesy of a partnership with NHRA National Dragster magazine. If you don’t…
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New team owner Antron Brown makes final preparations for 2022 season

Heading into his first season as a driver/team owner, Antron Brown is ready to get started. Here, he joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his new dual role in the sport.
09 Feb 2022
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J.R. Todd raves about potential of new Toyota GR Supra Funny Car body

This offseason marked the first time J.R. Todd has been involved with bringing an entirely new body to a nitro class. Rest assured, the former Funny Car champ has enjoyed every bit of it, giving him an added dose of excitement heading into the 2022 NHRA season.
09 Feb 2022
Josh Hachat
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Toyota GR Supra
This offseason marked the first time J.R. Todd has been involved with bringing an entirely new body to a nitro class. Rest assured, the former Funny Car champ has enjoyed every bit of it, giving him an added dose of excitement heading into the 2022…
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Jim Dunn Racing welcomes new beverage, snack sponsors to start 2022 season

Jim Dunn Racing will introduce two new sponsors to the NHRA at the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with the addition of Deville Beverages and Our Savorite Fine Foods as associate sponsors of the team.
09 Feb 2022
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Jim Dunn Racing
Jim Dunn Racing will introduce two new sponsors to the NHRA at the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com with the addition of Deville Beverages and Our Savorite Fine Foods as associate sponsors of the team…
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