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When it comes to first career wins, the Northwest Nationals has been the place

The NHRA Northwest Nationals has been home to some career firsts, including initial career wins by Ron Capps, Austin Prock, and Shawn Langdon. Here's just a few of the most memorable first wins at Pacific Raceways.
20 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Seattle wins
Pacific Raceways, home of the NHRA Northwest nationals, bills itself as "The Place To Race," but also could well be "the place to race to first wins" as it has been home to some career firsts, including initial career wins by Ron Capps, Austin Prock…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday preview

Day two of the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals will set the final fields for Sunday’s final eliminations in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and also whittle down the competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as we head towards Raceday.
20 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
Day two of the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals will set the final fields for Sunday’s final eliminations in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and also whittle down the competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as we head towards Sunday…
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NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame

The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot.
20 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Erica Enders
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight-years-old. With 49…
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Torrence, Prock, Enders, Herrera lead fast Friday fields at Northwest Nationals

Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
19 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history on Friday, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock…
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Tricky Tipster, NHRA Northwest Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads west for its annual visit to Pacific Raceways, where, once again, NHRA fans will have the opportunity to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting as part of the new PlayNHRA initiative.
19 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
After a small summer break, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads west for its annual visit to picturesque Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash. Once again, NHRA fans will have the opportunity to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting as…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the opening day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
19 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
19 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY  (Newest posts) It’s going to be a long, long day at the Northwest Nationals, with the first of two Pro sessions not scheduled until 3:30 p.m., followed almost five hours later by the event…
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NHRA announces 2024 Sweepstakes featuring six major partnerships

NHRA officials have announced the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners.
19 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sweepstakes
NHRA officials have announced the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Summit Racing Equipment and RevZilla are all part of…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview

After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season.
19 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season. Today’s Professional qualifying…
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Dean, Foster take Top Alcohol wins at Division 5 event in Brainerd

Prescott Dean and Christine Foster led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Brainerd International Raceway.
18 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Prescott Dean, Olathe, Kan., 5.322, 273.39  def. Jamie…
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Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn returns to Pacific Raceways for home race

Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn is ready for his home race at Pacific Raceways for this weekend’s 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals.
18 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dallas Glenn
Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn is ready for his home race at Pacific Raceways for this weekend’s 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Glenn, originally from Covington, Wash., will take on all the top names in the Pro Stock field at the…
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Turning a corner: Pro Stock's Mason McGaha

Mason McGaha warmed up for the Western Swing with his best performance of the season in Norwalk. Elevated and with back-to-back races on the horizon, the third-generation racer is heading into territory that his family-operated team knows well.
18 Jul 2024
Kelly Wade
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Mason McGaha
Pro Stock racer Mason McGaha warmed up for this summer's Western Swing with his best performance of the season two weeks ago in Norwalk. Elevated and with back-to-back races in Seattle and Sonoma on the horizon, the third-generation racer is heading…
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Flashback: Michael Brotherton's 'spin and win' at the 1992 Seattle event

Michael Brotherton's lone Top Fuel win at the 1992 national event in Seattle was a true miracle comeback story after crashing the car during qualifying.
18 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Top 5 Lists
Michael Brotherton
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John Force Racing's Peak Chevy team prepping for a return with substitute driver

On a Pacific Raceways track on which he has won a record nine times, most recently in 2019, John Force won’t have the opportunity to reach double-digit success during this week’s 35th NHRA Northwest Nationals.
18 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Force
On a Pacific Raceways track on which he has won a record nine times, most recently in 2019, John Force won’t have the opportunity to reach double-digit success during this week’s 35th NHRA Northwest Nationals. Instead, drag racing’s winningest…
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Hull eager to take on second half of season with new sponsors starting in Seattle

Jim Dunn Racing and driver Buddy Hull will be looking to build some momentum for the second half of the season with additional support from Alo and Jenji Boba Tea beginning at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
17 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jim Dunn Racing
Going into the NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend, Jim Dunn Racing and driver Buddy Hull will be looking to build some momentum for the second half of the season with additional support from Alo and Jenji Boba Tea.  The two popular…
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Drag-and-drive shootout coming to the NHRA Northwest Nationals

As the summer heats up, the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington, promises to be a thrilling spectacle this weekend.
17 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Drag-and-drive shootout coming to the NHRA Northwest Nationals
 Among the most interesting events are the drag-and-drive exhibition runs, where a diverse group of drivers will showcase their finely tuned machines. These drag-and-drive event cars are unique in that they are built to be driven to the track,…
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Indy in the 1980s: A decade of Pro Stock domination by Bob Glidden

There are numerous reasons why Bob Glidden became an NHRA legend and one of the most revered drivers in drag racing history, and one of those was an incredible run of success at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in the 1980s.
17 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Bob Glidden
There are numerous reasons why Bob Glidden became an NHRA legend and one of the most revered drivers in drag racing history, and one of those was an incredible run of success at the NHRA U.S. Nationals. The world’s biggest drag race celebrates…
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All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fan Fest on July 18 in Auburn

With an impressive list of drivers, including racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart, the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back and officially kicks off the race weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
17 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fanfest
With an impressive list of drivers, including racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart, the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back and officially kicks off the race weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific…
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from Brainerd free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Brainerd Int'l Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
17 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 5
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Brainerd Int'l Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Brainerd are Moser, Edelbrock, Strange, and Comp…
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Neil Britt, innovative former NHRA Publications Vice President, passes away

Neil Britt, who led a renaissance of success and content in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine and NHRA's Publications department for more than a dozen years spanning the 1980s and 1990s, died July 14.
16 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Neil Britt
Neil Britt, who led a renaissance of success and content in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine and NHRA's Publications department for more than a dozen years spanning the 1980s and 1990s, died July 14. He was 77. Britt, a veteran of…
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Alexis DeJoria is eager to get back on track at NHRA Northwest Nationals

After two weeks off, Funny Car’s Alexis DeJoria is ready for a swift turnaround at this weekend’s NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
16 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Alexis DeJoria
After two weeks off, Funny Car’s Alexis DeJoria is ready for a swift turnaround at this weekend’s 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The race kicks off the second half of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…
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Pro Stock: With two wins in five finals, Glenn has the lead, but not by much

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season. Here’s a look at how the points battles shape up in Pro Stock. Third in a series.
16 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Season Update
Dallas Glenn
The recently completed Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was Race 10, the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season, and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season. Here’s a look at how the…
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The Insiders prep you for a trip to the Northwest Nationals

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk all things NHRA Northwest Nationals.
16 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk all things NHRA Northwest Nationals. The race this weekend will be unique, featuring Friday night late-evening…
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Brittany Force set to return in Seattle with Flav-R-Pac backing

With dad John responding positively to treatment for the TBI he suffered in a June 23 crash in Virginia, Brittany Force will be back in the cockpit of her national record-holding Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster this week at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
16 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Brittany Force
With dad John responding positively to treatment for the traumatic brain injury (TBI) he suffered in a June 23 crash in Virginia, Brittany Force will be back in the cockpit of her national record-holding Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster this…
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Celebrating Ed Iskendarian’s 103rd Birthday

On July 13, the hot rod and drag racing community came together at Lions to celebrate a monumental milestone: Ed Iskendarian, affectionately known as “Isky” and the “Camfather,” turned 103!
15 Jul 2024
David Kennedy
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Celebrating Ed Iskendarian’s 103rd Birthday
Proving once again that drag racing is good for the soul...  This incredible July 10 birthday not only marked more than a century of life but also more than a century of profound influence in the world of hot rodding and drag racing. Ed…
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Top Fuel's Shawn Reed thrilled to be at home, and under the lights, in Seattle

Shawn Reed’s first time at a dragstrip came at Pacific Raceways, when he experienced the magic of drag racing growing up. Now behind the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster, Reed will get to be part of another Pacific Raceways first this weekend at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
15 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Shawn Reed
Shawn Reed’s first time at a dragstrip came at Pacific Raceways, when he experienced the magic of drag racing growing up. Now behind the wheel of an 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster, Reed will get to be part of another Pacific Raceways first this…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle: Herrera remains undefeated, so who’ll stop the reign?

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season and the Countdown to the Championship. Here’s a look at how the points battles shape up in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Fourth and final in a series.
15 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Gaige Herrera
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season and the Countdown to the Championship. Here’s a look at…
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Community fundraiser boosts Krista Baldwin's U.S. Nationals Top Fuel dreams

Third-generation Top Fuel racer Krista Baldwin found a unique way to raise funds for her run at a NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel title with a local community day.
15 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Krista Baldwin
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Friday night qualifying kicks off loaded weekend at NHRA Northwest Nationals

For the first time at Pacific Raceways, fans will be treated to night racing from the nitro-burning machines of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, July 19-21.
15 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Northwest Nationals
For the first time at Pacific Raceways, fans will be treated to night racing from the nitro-burning machines of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, July 19-21. The NHRA Northwest Nationals marks…
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Funny Car: Prock has a commanding lead, but top 10 drama swirls behind him

With just four races left in the regular season, Austin Prock, in his first year in the class, is leading the Funny Car points after a dazzling 10-race start to the season. Here’s a look at how the Funny Car title race is shaping up. Second in a series.
15 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Season Update
Austin Prock
With just four races left in the regular season, Austin Prock, in his first year in the class, is leading the Funny Car points after a dazzling 10-race start to the season. Here’s a look at how the Funny Car title race is shaping up. THE…
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