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For nearly 40 years, John Force has crossed the desert from his Southern California base to race in Phoenix, running national events and match races since the facility now known as Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park opened in early 1984.

When Chris McGaha made his Pro Stock debut at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in 2011, he could not have fully envisioned how the years ahead would unfold. He did, however, have an inkling that he needed a second car, and he always knew that it would be his son, Mason, at the wheel.

The last time Erica Enders was at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park was two years ago, and she was holding a Wally as the Pro Stock winner, and Enders is now after the same success heading into this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals.

The 2022 season of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is off and running, and Pro Stock driver Matt Hartford is tackling this year with a very direct approach.

The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com in Pomona. Here are five big takeaways from the event.

Scott Farley has done a lot of flying in his life -- the last several years at the helm of an MD11, flying trans-Pacific cargo routes for UPS -- but it’s nothing like the flying he’s doing this weekend just inches off the ground in Terry Haddock’s Top Fueler in his debut in the class.

Erica Enders’ strong off-the-trailer 6.521 pass to lead Friday’s Pro Stock field was exactly the warning shot that the Elite team hoped it could fire to start the season, putting everyone on notice that that big, bad red Melling Camaro is ready to rumble.

Steve Torrence, already the first driver in NHRA history to sweep the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, will begin his 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series campaign at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as he embarks on another record-setting quest.

Prior to the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, the stars of the Camping World Drag Racing Series took part in Media Day, shooting their official photos and introductory videos with a team of content creators. But apparently it wasn’t all business …

Never one to get too emotional, Doug Kalitta couldn’t hide his enthusiasm as the veteran Top Fuel driver prepares for a 2022 season full of promise heading into this weekend’s NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

Josh Hart launched his rookie Top Fuel season last year with a victory at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in his Florida backyard, but with the 2022 schedule kicking off at its traditional stop in Pomona, Calif., new and exciting challenges await.

Tony Stewart Racing will make its official NHRA debut at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with Leah Pruett in Top Fuel and Matt Hagan in Funny Car wheeling their respective Dodge Power Brokers entries. Both drivers discuss their thoughts heading into the event.

A fantastic finish to the 2021 season did wonders for Alexis DeJoria’s psyche at the end of last season. It’s also done quite a bit to get her and the rest of her standout team energized for the 2022 campaign.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello preview 2022 PRO Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Motorsports Park. 

Tommy Johnson Jr. might not have a full-time Funny Car ride right now, but the nitro-racing veteran still remains a key player through a parts business that supplies needed consumables to the top race teams in the sport.

Clay Millican isn’t planning on changing his primary job as a Top Fuel driver anytime soon, but the veteran has thoroughly enjoyed expanding into the world of content creation, bringing new eyes — and sponsors — to the sport as his YouTube page has steadily grown.

Troy Coughlin Jr. had some big shoes to fill when he slid in behind the wheel of the JEGS.com Chevrolet Camaro. His uncle, Jeg Coughlin Jr., had wheeled the family's coat of arms to five Pro Stock championships, but Troy Jr. took the pressure in stride.

After a third-place finish last season, crew chief Jon Schaffer discusses plans and adjustments that Bob Tasca Racing hopes will carry the Ford team to its first championship in 2022.

Funny Car driver Matt Hagan is known for physical strength and is often referred to by fans and media as "Hulk" Hagan, but over the years, the three-time world champ has learned that mental strength can be just as important.

On the mend after a frightening two-bike accident last year in Charlotte, Cory Reed and his Pro Stock Motorcycle team are full speed ahead going into 2022.

Greg Anderson's fifth Pro Stock championship ended with a triumph over rival Elite Motorsports, but there was plenty of competition under Anderson's awning from his young KB Racing stablemates, Kyle Koretsky and Dallas Glenn.

Crew chiefs David Grubnic, Jimmy Prock, and Tim Fabrisi discuss their ongoing work on their respective John Force Racing entries in anticipation of the start of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season launch in Pomona.

Funny Car veteran Paul Lee will hit the ground running in 2022 with a fresh chassis, a new assistant crew chief in respected Dustin Heim, and the same can-do attitude that has marked his 18-year Funny Car career.

Five-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith joined WFO Radio and host Joe Castello to talk about the big moments and the toughest challenges. Plus, a look ahead to the 2022 season: V-Twin or Suzuki? Find out!

As the new Tony Stewart Racing team prepares for its debut at the season opener in Pomona, work is progressing at the team’s shop in Brownsburg, Ind., and crew chiefs Dickie Venables and Neal Strausbaugh discuss the preparation processes for their respective teams.

Doug Foley and partner Tim Lewis are going all-in this season to prove that they have a championship-caliber team. A new chassis and new parts will help the cause, and with a little sponsorship help, he thinks they could make the Countdown to the Championship.