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Mike Finnegan edges Jarrad Scott in “Gass-o-Ween” Gasser match race

By a final count of 2-1, Mike Finnegan was declared the winner over rival Jarrad Scott in the “Gass-o-ween” match race held during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
02 Nov 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Mike Finnegan
By a final count of 2-1, Mike Finnegan was declared the winner over rival Jarrad Scott in the “Gass-o-Ween” match race held during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. After a decisive win on Friday, Finnegan won the second…
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A quick Friday signals a turnaround for Tommy Johnson Jr. and Make-A-Wish crew

Tommy Johnson Jr. and the Make-A-Wish crew know its too little too late in their bid for the Funny Car championship, but after making their two best runs of the season Friday -– 3.879 and 3.858 –- it at least will make the final two events more enjoyable and set the table for 2020.
02 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Tommy Johnson Jr.
Tommy Johnson Jr. and the Make-A-Wish crew know its too little too late in their bid for the Funny Car championship, but after making their two best runs of the season Friday -– 3.879 and 3.858 –- it at least will make the final two events more…
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Greg Anderson driving a great car -- now he's got to put it to good use

Greg Anderson earned his third win of the season at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, punching his way back into the Pro Stock world championship hunt. He will need a similar performance at the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil to remain competitive as he chases his first title since 2010. 
02 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Feature
Greg Anderson
Greg Anderson earned his third win of the season at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, punching his way back into the Pro Stock world championship hunt. He will need a similar performance at the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil to remain…
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Mike Finnegan and Jarrad Scott Prepare for day two of “Gass-o-ween” battle

On Friday at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Mike Finnegan sprinted out to a 1-0 lead over rival Jarrad Scott in the much anticipated “Gass-o-Ween” match race being held during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
02 Nov 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
scott finnegan
On Friday at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Mike Finnegan sprinted out to a 1-0 lead over rival Jarrad Scott in the much anticipated “Gass-o-Ween” match race being held during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.…
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David Grubnic dominates the speed sheet in Top Fuel

Australian tuner David Grubnic's name doesn't appear in the NHRA record book -- but his handiwork is all over it.
02 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Feature
Brittany Force
Brittany Force ran a blistering speed of 338.17-mph to reset the national speed record on Friday night by nearly a full 2-mph. The previous speed record (336.57) was run by Tony Schumacher, tuned by Mike Neff, and set in the cool, crisp air of…
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Dodge NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Get all the information on the start of the penultimate race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
02 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Vegas
The penultimate race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship continues at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the Dodge NHRA Nationals. Just this race and the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona remain for racers to earn…
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Alcohol Funny Car driver Doug Gordon rides out a wild qualifying incident in Las Vegas

Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Doug Gordon exited the car under his own power following an incident during the second round of qualifying at the Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil in Las Vegas.
01 Nov 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Doug Gordon
During the second round of qualifying at the Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil in Las Vegas, Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Doug Gordon’s 2018 Chevrolet Camaro crossed the centerline then made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to…
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Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Friday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers Jerry Foss and Marc Gewertz were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the opening day of pro qualifying for the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil to capture the action on and off the track.
01 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Photo Gallery
The team of the Tommy Johnson Jr.-driven Make-A-Wish Dodge put in the hard work for their first of four qualifying passes. T.J. ended up in the Nop. 2 spot Friday. Pro Stock title hopeful Matt…
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Brittany Force's national speed record carries her to the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel

Brittany Force made the fastest pass in Top Fuel history, a national-record run of 338.17 in 3.659 seconds, an e.t. that carried her to the No. 1 spot and broke the track e.t.record.
01 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Brittany Force made the fastest pass in Top Fuel history, a national-record run of 338.17 in 3.659 seconds, an e.t. that carried her to the No. 1 spot and broke the track e.t. record. The old national speed record was 336.57 set by Tony Schumacher…
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J.R. Todd continues mastery of the The Strip by taking his Toyota to No. 1 in Funny Car

J.R. Todd continued the dominance he has shown at The Strip, having won the last three events dating back to the spring 2018 race, by taking the Funny car qualifying lead Friday at the Dodge NHRA Nationals with a pass of 3.856..
01 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
J.R. Todd
Reigning world champ J.R. Todd is not going down without a fight as he and the DHL Toyota team showed Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motorsports Park, taking the qualifying lead with a 3.856 that was just .002-second shy of the track record.…
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Erica Enders leads Pro Stock field at Dodge NHRA Nationals

01 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Erica Enders
Erica Enders continued her surge for a third world championship by claiming the provisional pole at the Dodge NHRA Nationals. Enders  Enders entered the weekend with a 28-point lead over Matt Hartford and tacked on 3 points by going low in…
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Matt Smith takes big swing to lead Pro Stock Motorcycle field

01 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Matt Smith took the first step towards his sixth pole of 2019 behind a crushing blow in the first qualifying session. Smith ran a 6.842-second lap at 198.64-mph to lead the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. "I…
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Round 1 of 'Gass-o-Ween" gasser match goes to Mike Finnegan over Jarrad Scott

Mike Finnegan won the opening round of his best-of-three “Gass-O-Ween” gasser match race with Jarrad Scott being held during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas. 
01 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Gass-o-Ween
Mike Finnegan won the opening round of his best-of-three “Gass-O-Ween” gasser match race with Jarrad Scott being held during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas.  Finnegan powered his Hemi-powered ’55 Chevy…
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Steven Densham ready to follow in his father's footsteps in 'big show' debut

When the dad finally hands the keys to the family car to the kid, it’s a rite of passage for most teenagers. For Steven Densham, there’s a lot more at stake this weekend than maybe putting a dent in a bumper.
01 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Steven Densham
When the dad finally hands the keys to the family car to the kid, it’s a rite of passage for most teenagers. For Steven Densham, there’s a lot more at stake than maybe putting a dent in a bumper. After decades of waiting and apprenticing in…
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Steven Whiteley aims to end trying season on a good note in Vegas

Steven Whitely didn’t expect his 2019 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service to go the way it has, but a strong showing in Charlotte has him excited he can end the year on a strong note. 
01 Nov 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Steven Whiteley
Steven Whitely didn’t expect his 2019 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service to go the way it has, but a strong showing in Charlotte has him excited he can end the year on a strong note. …
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What the teams said ahead of the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil

"The desired results will take care of themselves so long as we chase the Wally." --Leah Pritchett
01 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Leah Pritchett
Don Schumacher Racing Antron Brown “With the momentum that our team has gained, we’re really optimistic heading into Vegas, and feel like we’re getting our race car back underneath us. I see the confidence in my guys, and I’m…
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Bob Tasca III breaks sound barrier in F-15 ride at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas

Bob Tasca III, NHRA team owner and driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Funny Car, took a different kind of speed ride Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas where he broke the sound barrier in an F-15 Eagle with the United States Air Force.
01 Nov 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Bob Tasca III
Bob Tasca III, NHRA team owner and driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Funny Car, took a different kind of speed ride Thursday at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. Tasca goes 330 mph in 1,000 feet on race weekends, but on Thursday he broke the…
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Dodge NHRA Nationals Friday preview

Get all the information on the start of the penultimate race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
01 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Vegas
The penultimate race of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship begins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the Dodge NHRA Nationals. Just this race and the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona remain for racers to earn…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster includes Charlotte, Dallas event coverage

NHRA National Dragster magazine's 21st issue of 2019, which includes in-depth national-event coverage from Charlotte and Dallas, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
31 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 21st issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals from Charlotte and the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals from Dallas, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and…
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Mike Finnegan vs. Jarrad Scott: Let the gasser games begin

The Las Vegas Gass-O-Ween match race between Mike Finnegan and Jarrad Scott is reminiscent of the gasser wars of the 1960s, right down to the pre-race trash talk.
31 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
gassers
Before we get started, how about a bit of drag racing trivia; Long before terms like “call out” or “locked-in” became part of the everyday drag racing vocabulary, there were the gasser wars of the 1960s and 70s and when it came to bitter racing…
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KGC to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing at the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas

Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will be the title sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
31 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jim Dunn Racing
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will be the title sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. KGC, which is headquartered in Southern California, operates…
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Starting Wednesday: SEMA Stage live video stream will feature NHRA stars, legends, and manufacturers

The NHRA on FOX cameras will be rolling again on the stage at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for a three-day live video stream from the aftermarket show of shows. The stream begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
31 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SEMA Show
The NHRA on FOX cameras will be rolling again on the stage at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for a three-day NHRA.com live video stream from the aftermarket show of shows. The NHRA on FOX team will interview racers, including championship…
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Top Fuel turns 900

This weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will mark the 900th NHRA national event to include the Top Fuel class, dating back to the 1963 Winternationals. Here's a look back at the heroes and stats of the class.
31 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Top Fuel
This weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will…
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Get your tickets for the 2020 Virginia NHRA Nationals

Experience NHRA Afterhours: Nitro at Night with Virginia Motorsports Park's custom LED lighting system.
31 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Virginia Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals. This event marks the eighth stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing tour. After a successful return to the series schedule in 2018, the event will take place May 29-31 at…
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Tricky Tipster: Viva (the leaders) in Las Vegas

Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s longtime wizard of odds, has installed points leaders Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Steve Jackson as the favorites to win the Dodge NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas.
31 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Steve Torrence
This weekend, the NHRA tour returns to Las Vegas, the land where dreams are made (and crushed) on a daily basis. By the end of the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, the championship picture in all four Mello Yello classes should be much…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals moves to July at National Trail Raceway in 2020

One of the most widely known and prestigious weekends on the Sportsman racing calendar, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, will be back at National Trail Raceway on July 18-19, 2020.
30 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sportsnationals
One of the most widely known and prestigious weekends on the Sportsman racing calendar, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, will be back at National Trail Raceway on July 18-19, 2020. After a three-year hiatus from National Trail Raceway, the race…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Stock winner Vic Penrod

30 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Vic Penrod had plenty to celebrate after his win in the Super Stock final against Aaron Stanfield, who fouled. A three-time national event finalist this season, Penrod is now the overall leader in Super Stock and has a shot at the national…
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Deric Kramer enjoying career season heading to Dodge NHRA Nationals

Deric Kramer is racing in the playoffs for the second season and has a legitimate shot at winning his first Pro Stock world title.
30 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Deric Kramer
This year marks the second straight season Deric Kramer has advanced to the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. It doesn’t take much more than a cursory glance at the numbers to know this year has been far more productive for the Pro…
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Matt Hagan chasing second-straight victory as Funny Car title race heats up

The way Matt Hagan figures it, if he’s fortunate enough to end his 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season with a few wins, he’ll head into the offseason with plenty of good feelings at the very least. If three straight victories leads to a third title, that’s just the icing on the cake.
30 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Feature
Matt Hagan
The way Matt Hagan figures it, if he’s fortunate enough to end his 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season with a few wins, he’ll head into the offseason with plenty of good feelings at the very least. If three straight victories in the…
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Billy Torrence firmly in championship conversation entering Las Vegas

Billy Torrence can take another step towards his first Top Fuel world championship in Las Vegas.
30 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Billy Torrence
There is a Torrence who has the most wins thus far in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, but it’s not the same Torrence as the one who clinched the Top Fuel world title a year ago in Las Vegas. It’s the elder Torrence, Billy, who…
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