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Ageless Irvin Johns leads list of JEGS SPORTSnationals champions

At age 80, Irvin Johns became NHRA’s oldest national event winner when he drove to the Super Stock title at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
13 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Irvin Johns
At age 80, Irvin Johns became NHRA’s oldest national event winner when he drove to the Super Stock title at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway. Johns, who previously held the record at age 79 following last year’s victory in…
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Stewart, Bellemeur, Browell lead winners at North Central Regional

Tony Stewart, Sean Bellemeur, and Brian Browell led the list of winners at the North Central Region event at National Trail Raceway.
12 Jul 2024
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North Central Regional
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at National Trail Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Tony Stewart, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.407, 267.37  def.…
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Seattle and the Fallnationals: A history of drama, intrigue, and points battles

Today it hosts the Northwest Nationals, but for six years in the late 1970s, Pacific Raceways (then known as Seattle International Raceway) was home to the Fallnationals, an exciting and often pivotal event in the season championship battles.
12 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
FallNationals
At this time next week, I’ll be at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle at what remains one of my favorite national events. Today it’s called the Northwest Nationals and has been part of the NHRA national event schedule since 1988, when it initially…
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Demke, Martin take Top Alcohol wins as Division 6 doubleheader wraps up

Chris Demke and Ray Martin scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at Woodburn Dragstrip.
11 Jul 2024
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D6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Chris Demke, Valencia, Calif., 5.411, 272.31  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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Top Fuel: As regular season winds down, dominating Doug Kalitta leads the charge

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 Top Fuel. First in a series.
11 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Season Update
Doug Kalitta
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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Richard Gadson rising in Pro Stock Motorcycle

The Vance & Hines team has produced a plethora of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championships, and riding under the legendary umbrella comes with prestige – but also with pressure. Richard Gadson is quickly rising to meet expectations in his new role.
11 Jul 2024
Kelly Wade
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Richard Gadson
The Vance & Hines team has produced a plethora of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championships, and riding under the legendary umbrella comes with prestige — but also with pressure. Riding for one of the most successful teams in the history of the…
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Herrera's historic streak, race coverage, and features highlight July issue of ND

The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, saluting Gaige Herrera’s incredible Pro Stock Motorcycle winning streak and packed with race coverage and feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
11 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Issue 7
  READ THE ISSUE The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, saluting Gaige Herrera’s incredible Pro Stock…
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Josh Hart talks about his Top Fuel struggle and The Insiders deep dive PlayNHRA

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart joins host Brian Lohnes to discuss the challenges of Top Fuel, and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and Lohnes take a deep dive into PlayNHRA.
10 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart joins host Brian Lohnes to discuss the work, the struggles, the commitments, and the challenges his team has faced and how they are going to overcome…
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Bob Tasca III hopes to continue hot streak as Mission Foods tour heads west

Bob Tasca III and his Ford Funny Car team will head west to Seattle on a hot streak, with a win in Norwalk and a runner-up in Richmond. Crew chief Aaron Brooks talks about the team's recent successes and the road ahead.
10 Jul 2024
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Bob Tasca III
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NHRA announces 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule

The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule will feature three races celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2025 and culminate with the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona.
10 Jul 2024
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2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule
The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule will feature three races celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2025 and culminate with the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona. As previously announced, the 2025 campaign will open…
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John Force leaves Richmond hospital for brain injury rehab center

NHRA Funny Car legend John Force was released Tuesday from VCU Medical Center and boarded an AirMed ambulance for a flight to a neurological rehab center at which treatment for the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his June 23 accident will continue.
09 Jul 2024
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John Force
NHRA Funny Car legend John Force was released Tuesday from VCU Medical Center and boarded an AirMed ambulance for a flight to a neurological rehab center at which treatment for the traumatic brain injury (TBI) he suffered in his June 23 accident…
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Indy in the 1970s: 'Snake,' Glidden, and rivalries abound at the Big Go

The U.S. Nationals is a race no fan should miss, and it’s also an event rich in legendary history. Exploring seven decades of the Big Go takes us to the 1970s, which featured big names, explosive rivalries, and the introduction of Pro Stock in a wild decade of racing. 
09 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Don Prudhomme
The NHRA U.S. Nationals is an event rich in legendary history, celebrating 70 years of incredible memories at this year’s race, which takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It’s the world’s biggest drag race on the…
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Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from National Trail for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals event from National Trail Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
09 Jul 2024
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals event from National Trail Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Lebanon Valley are…
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Thomas Prock on the uncommon cylinder drop in Austin Prock's Funny Car

In a NHRA on Fox segment, family-legacy tuner Thomas Prock explained to Bruno Massel the process of diagnosing a cylinder loss in Austin Prock's Camaro Funny Car during the Norwalk, Ohio race.
08 Jul 2024
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Thomas Prock on the uncommon cylinder drop in Austin Prock's Funny Car
Thomas Prock, with his vast family experience and analytical prowess, emphasized the importance of the data logger in pinpointing a dropped cylinder issue in this NHRA on FOX segment. He went on to explain how the car's onboard data logger is the…
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Antron Brown and Matco team prepare for trek west to Seattle and Sonoma

Fresh off of their big win at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Antron Brown and the Matco Tools team are gearing up for the westward push and two crucial events in Seattle and Sonoma.
08 Jul 2024
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Antron Brown
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Coughlin, Morris, and Szupka lead Division 1 winners at Lebanon Valley

Mike Coughlin, Wayne Morris, and Stephen Szupka led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division completed its event at Lebanon Valley Dragway with a Monday finish.
05 Jul 2024
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Division 1
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mike Coughlin, Dublin, Ohio, no time, was unopposed. TOP…
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UPDATE: John Force out of intensive care; continuing to progress

Hall of Fame driver John Force is making progress; still faces a long road to recovery following injuries suffered during an on-track incident June 23 in Richmond.
05 Jul 2024
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John Force
John Force Racing statement: Less than two weeks after 16-time NHRA Funny Car world champion John Force suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), among other injuries that included a fractured sternum and a right wrist injury,…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Jeff Dona

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
64:21
Jeff Dona collected career win No. 4, and his first since 2020 when he drove to a double-breakout win against Monty Bogan in the Super Stock final. Dona won with a 9.787 on his 9.80 dial.
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Al Peavler

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
57:06
Al Peavler joined his son, Blake, as an NHRA national event winner when he stopped Chris Sullivan in the final of Right Trailers Top Dragster. Peavler left with a great .002 light and won the double-breakout bout with a 6.121 on his 6.14 dial.
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner James Hinkle

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
85:57
James Hinkle’s incredible 2024 season continued in Norwalk as he won his third national event of the year in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Hinkle, the current championship leader, put together a .008-second package in the final against Zach Sackman…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Bob Prose

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
78:39
Bob Prose scored his second career NHRA win and his first in Super Gas when he drove his popular '65 Rambler wagon to an easy victory after red-hot Michael Handras fouled by 007-second in the final round.
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Phil Smida

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
68:36
Ten years after winning the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals for the first time in Super Gas, Phil Smida was back in the Norwalk winner’s circle in Super Comp after surviving the math of a tight double-breakout bout with Jamie Elrod, Smida…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Stock winner Ken Whitcher

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
59:43
There was a first-time winner in Stock as Ken Whitcher drove his G/SA ’69 Camaro to a final-round win against Brenda Grubbs. Whitcher was nearly perfect on the starting line with a .003 light.
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Comp winner Royce Freeman

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
91:43
Royce Freeman became the latest member of the Elite Motorsports team to reach the winner’s circle, driving his B/AA Camaro to a (-.50) 6.95 to victory in Comp to defeat nine-time tour winner Robert Bailey’s (-.44) 6.67. Freeman previously was a two-…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
90:48
A month after breaking the track record en route to a regional event win at Summit Motorsports Park, Sean Bellemeur returned to the Top Alcohol Funny Car winner’s circle in Norwalk after defeating fast-rising rookie Maddi Gordon in final round, the…
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2024 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jeff Veale

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
67:27
Jeff Veale, runner-up earlier this year at the Gatornationals, collected his second Top Alcohol Dragster win in the last three years and his third overall when he drove his dragster to a solid 5.35 pass to defeat reigning world champ Julie Nataas’…
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Top Sportsman winner Sandy Wilkins

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
101:23
One week after a runner-up finish at the GALOT Division 2 event, 2019 Top Sportsman world champ Sandy Wilkins claimed his fifth national event title by beating Jeff Brooks in the final. Wilkins left second but won after Brooks ran out by .001-second…
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Super Gas winner Keith Mayers

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
192:47
Keith Mayers is primarily known for his work in Super Street, but he’s also an accomplished Super Gas racer. Mayers won his fourth national event title in Richmond with a 9.888 after opponent Don Knoblick fouled by .002-second.
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Super Comp winner Anthony Bertozzi

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
138:04
Richmond native and two-time world champ Anthony Bertozzi was nearly unstoppable in the Super Comp final with a .002 light and an 8.907 that forced opponent Amanda Boicesco into an 8.884 breakout.
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2024 PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Stock winner Cody Phillips

05 Jul 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
93:49
Following on the heels of a win at the Baby Gators, Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event, Cody Phillips claimed his first national event victory by stopping Cliff Hynson in the Stock final. Phillips was solid in the final with a .020 light and a 10.372…
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