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This time, Joey Gladstone is aiming for the Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

After last season’s three victories and impressive second-place finish, Pro Stock Motorcycle's Joey Gladstone believes there’s nowhere to go but up.
01 Mar 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Joey Gladstone
A year ago, Joey Gladstone was the guy who should have won an NHRA national event title, but he somehow remained winless despite a wealth of talent and some of the best equipment available. That’s not the case anymore. Things have changed a…
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Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn reset and ready to defend Gatornationals title

The launch of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins in a special place for third-year Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn.
28 Feb 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Dallas Glenn
The launch of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins in a special place for third-year Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn. He'll start a fresh campaign alongside his competitors at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, a race that Glenn…
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Alex Laughlin, on the transition from Top Fuel to Funny Car and lessons learned

Former Pro Stock and Top Fuel driver Alex Laughlin, the new driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, shares his views and emotions following his initial runs in the class in testing.
28 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Alex Laughlin
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Top Fuel's Josh Hart will host Gatornats FanFest, autograph session March 8

2021 NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel winner Josh Hart is hosting the inaugural Gatornationals FanFest on Wednesday, March 8, at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla., featuring a car show, live music, food trucks, and a driver autograph session.
28 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Gatornationals FanFest
Ocala, Fla.-based Top Fuel driver and 2021 NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel winner Josh Hart is hosting the inaugural Gatornationals FanFest on Wednesday, March 8, from 6-9 p.m. at Burnyzz Speed Shop (1 Aspen Road, Ocala, FL) in advance of the season-…
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Madi Turley named first member of DHDR Developmental Driver program

David H. Davies, owner and primary driver for D H Davies Racing, has named Madi Turley, from Rutledge, Tenn., as the first member of the DHDR Developmental Driver program.
27 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Madi Turley
David H. Davies, owner and primary driver for D H Davies Racing, has named Madi Turley, from Rutledge, Tenn., as the first member of the DHDR Developmental Driver program. Sixteen-year-old Turley, also known as Mopar Madi, is currently…
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Camrie Caruso to return to Top Dragster for Baby Gators

Camrie Caruso will return to the seat of a Top Dragster prior to jumping into her Right Trailers Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stocker at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. 
27 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Camrie Caruso
Camrie Caruso will return to the seat of a Top Dragster prior to jumping into her Right Trailers Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stocker at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.  Caruso will be piloting Mike Scott’s beautiful carbon fiber Top…
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Gatornationals Wildest Rides

From fiery Funny Cars to flipping fuelers and pirouetting Pro Stockers, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has seen its share of wild rides over the years. Here’s a look back at some of the most spectacular.
27 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Wild Rides
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Longtime NHRA Division 3 track owner/operator Dallas Jones passes away

Dallas Jones, the longtime owner/operator of historic Beech Bend Raceway and other Division 3 tracks, died Feb. 25. He was 82.
27 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Dallas Jones
(photo courtesy of Brian Wagner/Dragzine) Dallas Jones, longtime owner of Beech Bend Raceway and other Division 3 tracks, died Feb. 25. He was 82. Before they owned the track. Jones and wife Alfreda spent a lot of time at Beech Bend…
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Shane Tucker named UrPay ambassador, will race full season in Pro Stock

Pro Stock driver Shane Tucker will represent UrPay, an Australian-owned payment processing company, throughout the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series as a brand ambassador.
27 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Shane Tucker
Pro Stock driver Shane Tucker will represent UrPay, an Australian-owned payment processing company, throughout the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series as a brand ambassador. Beginning with the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals,…
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Tony Stewart is serious about his new NHRA driving career, and winning a title

Following the announcement that he will compete for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world championship with a full season in Top Alcohol Dragster, Tony Stewart took part recently in a media roundtable to discuss his plans and goals.
27 Feb 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Tony Stewart
Motorsports legend Tony Stewart made a big splash in the NHRA waters last year with the creation of a two-car race team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with his wife, Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, and three-time Funny Car world…
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Cowie, Martin, Carter lead Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park winners

Shawn Cowie, Ray Martin, and Kevin Carter led the list of Sunday winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park/
25 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Lucas Oil Event Results, News
Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.244, 280.43  def. Joey…
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Darian Boesch hopes there is another title (or two) in his future

There really is no downside to winning an NHRA world championship except that going forward, anything less than a title can feel like a letdown. Just ask Darian Boesch.
25 Feb 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Darian Boesch
There really is no downside to winning an NHRA world championship except that going forward, anything less than a title can feel like a letdown. Just ask Darian Boesch. Boesch, who calls Kenner, La., home, won the Top Sportsman championship in…
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Bogan doubles in Comp, Super Stock at Division 4 Nitro on the Bayou event

Monty Bogan won in both Comp and Super Stock as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway.
24 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Lucas Oil Event Results, News
Monty Bogan
The following are Saturday's final results for TAD and TAFC and final qualifying results for the competition from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Nitro on the Bayou: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER: Aaron…
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$11 million is yours for the taking with NHRA Contingency

The 2023 NHRA Contingency program is here to connect you with companies ready to reward you for your success.
24 Feb 2023
David Kennedy
News, Series Program Info
$11 million is yours for the taking with NHRA Contingency
A win. It's the most valuable thing we can have in life. It's motivating and rewarding—not just to the person who holds the trophy—but to everyone who was part of the success. Achieving a win takes countless components that all add up to the moment…
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Kalitta teams prep for season opener with successful outing in Gainesville test session

Some say preparation plus planning equals success, and if that’s the case, Kalitta Motorsports could very well be headed for an excellent season of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing after a successful test session at Gainesville Raceway.
24 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Doug Kalitta
Some say preparation plus planning equals success, and if that’s the case, Kalitta Motorsports could very well be headed for an excellent season of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing.  The 2023 season begins with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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More early-1970s Funny Cars

The Funny Cars of the early 1970s were a wild breed, with everything from Volkswagen Beetles to Ford Mavericks and Pintos to GTOs and topless Corvettes rolling down the highway to match races near and far.
24 Feb 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
early-1970s Funny Cars
Last week’s roundup of East Coast Funny Car heroes of the early 1970s stampeding across their home turf included a promise to showcase the out-of-town competition, too, the…
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Big Names Surrounded By New Faces: Schumacher and Tasca Talk 2023

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Schumacher and Bob Tasca III join host Brian Lohnes to talk about offseason moves, upcoming testing, and the reasons why both think they are in a position to succeed during the 2023 season. 
23 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Schumacher and Bob Tasca III join host Brian Lohnes to talk about offseason moves, upcoming testing, and the reasons why both think they are in a position to succeed during the 2023…
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National Dragster Season Preview issue takes a deep dive into 2023 landscape

The second 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, the annual Season Preview, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
23 Feb 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
Read the new issue The second 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, the annual Season Preview, is now online in digital format and in the…
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Sign up to watch free streaming shows on NHRA.tv

23 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
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NHRA will stream 37 divisional races on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free in 2023. Coverage of the races is sponsored by Strange Engineering, Summit Racing Equipment, JEGS, Total Seal, Competition Products, Rooftec, Weldon Pumps, and…
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Watch this weekend's Division 4 and 7 Lucas Oil events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway and the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Wild Horse Pass Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
23 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway and the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Wild Horse Pass Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting…
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J.R. Todd talks preseason testing, title hopes, and his new steering wheel

Past Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd joined Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about preseason testing and the new steering wheel in his DHL GR Supra.
22 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Todd
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Maynards announce launch of JCM Racing Driver Development Program

NHRA team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard have launched the JCM Racing Driver Development program to support three up-and-coming speedsters -- Jr. drag racer Waylon Bennett, Super Comp driver Kayleigh Hill, and Super Stock racer Wyatt Wagner -- in 2023.
22 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
JCM Racing Driver Development Program
NHRA team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard have launched the JCM Racing Driver Development program. In addition to its two Camping World Drag Racing Series entries piloted by Tony Schumacher and Tim Wilkerson, JCM Racing will lend support to three up-…
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Powerbuilt Tools joins Jim Dunn Racing for 2023 NHRA Funny Car season

Powerbuilt Tools of Southern California is joining Jim Dunn Racing and driver Alex Laughlin as an associate sponsor for the full 2023 season.
22 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jim Dunn Racing
Powerbuilt Tools of Southern California is joining Jim Dunn Racing as an associate sponsor for the full 2023 season.  The tool manufacturer, no stranger to NHRA Drag Racing, has worked with NHRA competitor and new Dunn driver Alex Laughlin the…
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Capps, Antonelli discuss pivotal Pomona pass that helped win the championship

Ron Capps’ 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship might not have happened were it not for a crucial pass in qualifying at the season finale. Capps and crew chief Dean Antonelli broke it all down for NHRA’s Brian Lohnes.
21 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
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R+L Carriers extends partnership with Top Fuel’s Josh Hart into 2023

Following a highly successful 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series campaign that had Top Fuel driver Josh Hart finish seventh in the world, R+L Carriers has extended its sponsorship of the Ocala, Fla.-based driver and team for the 2023 season.
21 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Josh Hart
Following a highly successful 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series campaign that had second-year Top Fuel driver Josh Hart finish seventh in the world, R+L Carriers has extended its sponsorship of the Ocala, Fla.-based driver and team for the…
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Robert Hight's challenge for 2023: Improve on the exceptional

Robert Hight won more Funny Car races than anyone last year and never lost in the first round, but he still didn't win the championship. "It'll be hard to be better than we were, but that's what it's going to take," he predicts.
21 Feb 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Robert Hight
Robert Hight's 2022 season in NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series was stunningly impressive, and although the championship did not come to fruition for the longtime John Force Racing Funny Car driver, winning eight races in 12 final rounds in a…
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After last year's Gainesville runner-up, Doug Foley is ready to kick off new season

Doug Foley went to the final round of the 2022 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, so naturally he's excited to return to Gainesville Raceway to kick off the new season.
20 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Doug Foley
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Top 5 list: The most unexpected winners in NHRA Gatornationals history

From Jimmy King to Frank Hawley, from Darrell Alderman and Don Campanello to Tripp Tatum, here’s a look at five of the most unexpected inners in Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals history.
20 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gatornationals
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New NHRA Insider, They Walked Away 2022 to debut on streaming platforms

Two new video episodes of Brian Lohnes' NHRA Insider podcast and the all-new They Walked Away 2022 will make their debuts on streaming channels Tubi, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, and Sling Free this Saturday.
17 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
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East Coast Funny Cars of the 1970s

The West Coast may have been Ground Zero for the Funny Car population explosion of the late 1960s and early 1970s, but the East Coast also had its share of memorable early floppers. Here's a look back at some of those wild rides.
17 Feb 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
East Coast Funny Cars of the 1970s
After back-to-back features on East Coast Funny Car racers Frank Mancuso and…
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