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Johnny Pluchino on the verge of landmark NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock title

Following his most recent win at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Johnny Pluchino is on the verge of clinching the season championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class
25 Oct 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Johnny Pluchino
Following his most recent win at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Reading, Johnny Pluchino is on the verge of clinching the season championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class. Pluchino, of Smithtown, N.Y., is…
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Stalba, Burkart, D'Agnolo win at delayed New England Dragway event

The rain-delayed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division race at New England Dragway was finally completed at the Maple Grove Lucas Oil Series event.
25 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 1
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division rain delayed New England Dragway event: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.236, 269.89  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod championship to come down to the wire in Las Vegas

The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.
24 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.…
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Inaugural Holley EFI Factory X championship is down to three drivers

The inaugural Holley EFI Factory X title will be decided in Las Vegas and the series' first champion will be either Greg or Aaron Stanfield or Lenny Lottig.
24 Oct 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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FX
The inaugural Holley EFI Factory X title will be decided in Las Vegas and the series first champion will be either Greg or Aaron Stanfield or Lenny Lottig. Heading into the final event of the season, the Ford NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip…
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John Force traveling to Las Vegas event to support his three race teams

NHRA Drag Racing icon John Force has secured clearance from doctors treating him for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to attend the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, Nov. 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in support of his three racing teams. Force has also released a companion video, his first public comment since his accident.
24 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Force
  NHRA Drag Racing icon John Force has secured clearance from doctors treating him for traumatic brain injury (TBI) to attend the 24th Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, Nov. 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Two John Force…
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Gibbons to partner with Haddock in Las Vegas return to Funny Car racing

Tim Gibbons will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, wheeling the Terry Haddock Racing entry with backing from Big Time Pest Control.
23 Oct 2024
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Tim Gibbons
Tim Gibbons will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, wheeling the Terry Haddock Racing entry.   Gibbons' return will celebrate what the Gibbons team is calling “The Miracle of Bekki Bullert.”…
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2024 JEGS Allstars Top Dragster winner Vince Musolino

22 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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72:15
Reigning world champion Vince Musolino helped put the Division 1 team over the top with his win in Top Dragster. Musolino scored after Division 7 rep Cody Webber fouled.
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2024 JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

22 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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101:50
Sean Bellemeur epeated his JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Funny Car victory from last year, taking the Bartone Bros. Camaro to the title for the West Region after North Central rep Chris Foster broke in the final round. 
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D7's Myhre, O’Moore, Hoefer, Schneider, Leon headed to National Championship

The winners from the Division 7 Summit Racing Series Finals -- C.W. Hoefer, David Myhre, Tim O’Moore, Omar Leon, and Dan Schneider -- will return to Las Vegas in late October for the National Championship runoff.
22 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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d7 ET Finals
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown: SUPER PRO David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., dragster, 4.756, 144.97  def. Dylan Smith, Buckeye, Ariz., dragster…
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Massive 40-plus car nitro fields await fans at penultimate event in Las Vegas

On one of the brightest stages in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, fans will be able to see the largest nitro field at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in nearly a decade at next week’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
22 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Las Vegas
On one of the brightest stages in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, fans will be able to see the largest nitro field at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in nearly a decade at next week’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.…
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Drivers set for penultimate event of season at Ford Performance Nationals

As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears the finish line, drivers have their sights set on world championships as they approach the penultimate event of the year, the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 31–Nov. 3.
22 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series nears the finish line, drivers have their sights set on world championships as they approach the penultimate event of the year, the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las…
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In Memoriam

21 Oct 2024
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
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Tickets on sale for 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals

Celebrating a special 25th anniversary in 2025, tickets are on sale for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, which takes place May 15-18, 2025 at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago. 
21 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals
Celebrating a special 25th anniversary in 2025, tickets are on sale for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, which takes place May 15-18, 2025 at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago.  The NHRA Mission…
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Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Reading free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
21 Oct 2024
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Division 1 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Reading are Moser, Summit, Strange, and…
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Late rounds of Firebird Fall Shootout will be completed at Las Vegas national

Due to cold conditions, the Top Alcohol eliminations at the inaugural Division 7 Firebird Fall Shootout at Firebird Motorsports Park will now be completed during the Ford Performance Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
21 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 7
Due to cold conditions, the Top Alcohol eliminations at the inaugural Division 7 Firebird Fall Shootout at Firebird Motorsports Park will now be completed during the Ford Performance Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The final…
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Warren, Fletcher, and Foley lead winners at Rockingham Dragway

Joel Warren, Dan Fletcher, and Steve Foley led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Rockingham Dragway.
20 Oct 2024
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Dan Fletcher
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Joel Warren, Clinton, N.C., '08 G5, H/AA, 8.588, 151.11  def. Joe…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships on the line in Las Vegas

After a thrilling road to Las Vegas, 40 standout competitors are now ready to race for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
18 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships
After a thrilling road to Las Vegas, 40 standout competitors are now ready to race for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of the upcoming Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort named title sponsor of NHRA Northwest Nationals

Muckleshoot Casino Resort has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race at Pacific Raceways in Seattle as part of an exciting new multiyear agreement.
17 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
Muckleshoot Casino Resort has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race at Pacific Raceways in Seattle as part of an exciting new multiyear agreement. The 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA…
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NHRA Mission Foods world championship odds updated with two races to go

With two races remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Funny Car's Austin Prock is a huge favorite to win his first Funny Car title, while current leaders Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also favored.
16 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Odds
NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the PlayNHRA initiative continue to have the opportunity to place wagers on the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series champions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Following…
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Densham team aligns with Gary Marcus Trucking for Las Vegas event

Densham Motorsports Inc. has announced a new sponsor partnership with Gary Marcus Trucking Ltd. for its Funny Car at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. Second-generation driver Steven Densham will be behind the wheel.
16 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Densham Motorsports
Densham Motorsports Inc. has announced a new sponsor partnership with Gary Marcus Trucking Ltd. for its Funny Car at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. Gary Marcus established his trucking company with one truck in 1989, growing to…
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2024 JEGS Allstars Top Sportsman winner Curt Fredrich

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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77:17
Division 3 Top Sportsman racer Curt Fredrich continued his recent hot streak with a win in the JEGS Allstars. Fredrich knocked off defending world champ Brandon Miller in the final round with a perfect 6.560 on his 6.56 dial.
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2024 JEGS Allstars Super Street winner Alan Bush

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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60:51
Alan Bush was a big part of Division 1’s team championship with his victory in Super Street, capped in the final round with a 10.92 victory after Division 7’s David Kiesel barely broke out with a 10.898.
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2024 JEGS Allstars Super Gas winner Mchael Boehner

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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65:02
Michael Boehner put Division 7 into the winner’s circle with his Super Gas victory, clinching the crown with a clutch 9.902 that forced Division 5’s Jeremy Demers into a 9.88 breakout loss.
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2024 JEGS Allstars Super Comp winner Tom Stalba

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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81:51
Twenty-one years after winning the JEGS Allstars for the first time in Super Gas, Division 1’s Tom Stalba as back in the winner’s circle in Super Comp after winning a double-breakout bout with Division 4’s Michael Holcombe, 8.892 to 8.862.
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2024 JEGS Allstars Stock winner Michael Brand

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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50:43
Division 2 racer Michael Brand kicked off one of the best weekends of his career by winning the JEGS Allstars Stock title. Brand ran an 8.811 on his 8.81 dial to stop Division 7’s Jared Jordan, who broke out.
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2024 JEGS Allstars Super Stock winner Trey Vetter

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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65:10
Trey Vetter scored a big win for the Division 7 team when he stopped Division 1 racer Justin Picillo in a final decided by .008-second at the finish line. 
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2024 JEGS Allstars Comp winner Stephen Szupka

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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73:09
Stephen Szupka notched a big win for Division 1 in Comp, where he tied a near-perfect .002 reaction time to a (-.53) 6.91 to defeat Division 4 blocker Chase Williams, who clocked a (-.51) 6.83 in defeat.  
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2024 JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Dragster winner Julie Nataas

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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72:52
In one of the most incredible runs in JEGS Allstars history, Julie Nataas won the Top Alcohol Dragster title for the fourth straight year for the North Central Region, driving her OTG A/Fueler to a 5.31 to 5.40 final-round decision over East Region…
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2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Dragster winner Jim Prevo

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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115:09
The Right Trailers Top Dragster field in Dallas was one of the toughest in the history of the class and Jim Prevo was the last man standing after defeating three-time Indy winner Brad Plourd in the final round. Prevo claimed his second national…
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2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Sportsman winner Michael Chitty

15 Oct 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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132:44
After a pair of runner-up finishes in Brainerd, Michael Chitty broke through for his first NHRA win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Chitty survived a close double-breakout against Macy Higgins in the final winning with a 6.571 on his 6.58 dial.
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