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Force team shines at Norwalk’s annual Night Under Fire event

Brittany Force and Dale Creasy score Night Under Fire wins while Jack Beckman makes an impressive debut in John Force’s PEAK Camaro Funny Car.
04 Aug 2024
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Brittany Force
A capacity crowd packed Summit Motorsports Park for the 47th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire where Brittany Force and Dale Creasy were crowned champions in Top Fuel and Funny Car respectively. The event also highlighted the debut of 2012 NHRA…
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Coan, Frantz, and Raikes lead winners at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Jason Coan, Todd Frantz, and Houston Raikes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
02 Aug 2024
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Jason Coan, Kokomo, Ind., '32 Bantam, G/EA, 8.…
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Pritchett, Bellemeur take North Central Region Top Alcohol wins in Norwalk

Gary Pritchett and Sean Bellemeur scored Top Alcohol victories as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Region competed at the Summit Motorsports Park Night of Fire.
02 Aug 2024
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North Central Region
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Night of Fire: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER:  ROUND ONE  4) Gary Pritchett, Avon, Ind., 5.332, 272.56 def. 5)…
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Farewell to Neil Britt: Friend, mentor, creator, motivator, innovator

For nearly 15 years, Neil Britt led the NHRA Publications department, carrying it to new heights, as he had at every publication before that. Britt passed away July14, and is remembered fondly by his friends and former colleagues in the motorsports world.
02 Aug 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Neil Britt
I like to tell the story about how NHRA National Dragster and I were born in the same year, and even though ND’s first issue in February 1960 preceded my birth by three months, it's always felt like I was born to be here.…
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A lot will be at stake at historic upcoming 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals

The upcoming 70th annual U.S. Nationals will not just be saluting its great history but also will be packed with Coutnown-clinching drama, specialty racing events, and tons of fan-friendly activities.
02 Aug 2024
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70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals
For the past 70 years, the NHRA U.S. Nationals has stood as the biggest and most prestigious drag race in the world, and the 2024 NHRA U.S. Nationals, at historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, promises to be an event for the record books.…
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Jack Beckman ready to carry the torch for Force; 'I know how fortunate I am'

Jack Beckman will make his first runs as the replacement driver for John Force during this weekend’s Cornwell Tools “Night Under Fire” at Summit Motorsports Park, beginning a new chapter in his already memorable career.
01 Aug 2024
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Jack Beckman
Jack Beckman will make his first runs as the replacement driver for John Force during this weekend’s Cornwell Tools “Night Under Fire” at Summit Motorsports Park, beginning a new chapter in his already memorable career. Beckman, who has been…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
01 Aug 2024
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Behind the Scenes
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals played out before a large crowd at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California who witnessed a wild event with resounding performances and a lot of drama. Here's a look back at some of those moments.
30 Jul 2024
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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Who is "Fast Jack" Beckman?

The toughest job in drag racing might be filling in for John Force, both on and off the track — roles for which Jack Beckman is uniquely qualified and is eagerly taking on.
30 Jul 2024
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Who is Jack Beckman?
  Taking Over for John Force If you know “Fast Jack" Beckman, you understand why he’s taking over for drag racing icon John Force. However, if you’re new to the sport because you heard about John Force’s Funny Car crash from…
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With two races to go, Countdown to the Championship berths still on the line

With two races — the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and the NHRA U.S. Nationals — remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, 19 drivers have already secured their positions for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that begin Sept. 12-15 in Reading.
30 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Countdown
With two races — the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and the NHRA U.S. Nationals — remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, 19 drivers have already secured their positions for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs…
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Seven champs crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at Denso Sonoma Nationals

In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, seven winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Sonoma Raceway.
30 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Sonoma
In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, seven winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Sonoma Raceway. Josh Lee scored his first career national event win in…
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Jack Beckman named replacement driver for John Force for balance of season

Former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has been named as the replacement driver of John Force’s Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS for the remainder of the 2024 season and will earn points for the sidelined 16-time world champion.
30 Jul 2024
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Jack Beckman
Former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has been named as the replacement driver of John Force’s Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS for the remainder of the 2024 season in…
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Major dragstrip resurfacing completed at World Wide Technology Raceway

World Wide Technology Raceway, home of the Countdown to the Championship-crucial NHRA Midwest Nationals in October, recently completely repaved the asphalt racing surface of its championship drag racing track.
30 Jul 2024
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World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway, home of the Countdown to the Championship-crucial NHRA Midwest Nationals in October, recently completely repaved the asphalt racing surface of its championship drag racing track. The facility, with guidance from…
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Jasmine Salinas: Taking her family's Top Fuel passion into the future

Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas shared her motivations and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the legacy she aims to uphold in this interview with NHRA on FOX’s Amanda Busick.
29 Jul 2024
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Jasmine Salinas: Taking her family's Top Fuel passion into the future
  Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas comes from a family deeply rooted in the drag racing community. Her father, Mike Salinas, is a well-known figure in the NHRA circuit, and her mother and sisters have also made their marks in the NHRA.…
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Five Things We Learned in Sonoma

It isn’t an exaggeration to say the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was one of the best races of the season, and as a result, we learned a lot as the second half of the 2024 season rolls on. Here are five things that stand out from the event.
29 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Five Things We Learned in Sonoma
It isn’t an exaggeration to say the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was one of the best races of the season, and as a result, we learned a lot as the second half of the 2024 season rolls on. Here are five things that stand out from the event.…
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Talkin' Funny Cars with Buddy Hull set to debut on NHRA Fast Channel July 31

Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, an interview-style program created by Werner G+E LLC, will debut on the NHRA FAST Channel on Wednesday, July 31, with three-time world champ Ron Capps as its first guest.
29 Jul 2024
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Talkin' Funny Cars
Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, the first television offering produced by Werner G+E LLC, will debut on the NHRA FAST Channel on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. PST. The interview-style program, hosted by NHRA Professional…
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Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Smith score wins at Denso Sonoma Nationals

Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final round and Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith also earned titles at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
28 Jul 2024
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Sonoma
Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final round of the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, picking up his third win of the 2024 season on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Aaron…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was every bit as thrilling as the first two and National Dragster's talented photographers continue to document all of it here in our Sunday gallery.
28 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Richard Gadson 59
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Sunday News & Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
28 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day). Once again, we’re facing an early 10:30 a.m. start time and in Sonoma, that means cloud cover, cool…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up today as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
28 Jul 2024
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News
Sonoma
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up today as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season. After two…
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Matt Smith wins GETTRX All-star Callout event; Kalitta, Tasca III, and Anderson also grab top qualifying spots

Matt Smith claimed the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout while Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson earned the top qualifying spots at this weekend's Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
27 Jul 2024
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Matt Smith
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating teammate Jianna Evaristo in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s…
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Prock claims sixth Mission Challenge title; Langdon and Coughlin also win

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Troy Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
27 Jul 2024
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Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won for the fifth straight time and sixth overall in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating Blake Alexander in the final of the bonus race at this weekend’s 36th annual Denso…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway in order to cover the vast event that is the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Here are some of the day's best images.
27 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Saturday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
27 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Gaige Herrera
Friday’s opening qualifying runs at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals produced some of the quickest elapsed times and fastest speeds of the season and Saturday’s final two sessions promises to deliver more of the same. After missing the Norwalk…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
27 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sonoma
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season. On Friday, the fans who…
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Kalitta blasts to track record 3.649: Tasca, Hartford, and Van Sant also shine in Sonoma

Under the lights on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Chase Van Sant grabbed the top spots for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
26 Jul 2024
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Doug Kalitta
Reigning Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Bob Tasca III (…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday photo gallery

Naitonal Dragster's award winning photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway for the first day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and they captured all the drama and color of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series.
26 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Start me up! 46
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Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
26 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second and final event of NHRA’s abbreviated two-race 2024 Western Swing, features a schedule that is similar to last week’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle with a full morning of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing…
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Herrera makes bold first move; picks Matt Smith for opening round of GETTRX Callout

The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as his round one opponent.
26 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Callout
The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as…
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For Paul Lee, Seattle final round was the turn of a friendly card

From the dragstrip, to the boardroom to the poker table, Paul Lee believes in taking an aggressive approach and so far this year, it's hard to argue with his results.
26 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Paul Lee
A week ago, Paul Lee went to his first professional final round at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle and the way he sees it, that was just one more step forward in his journey towards his ultimate goal of winning a nitro Funny Car title. Lee has…
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