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Cody Lane and Cody Webber clinch NHRA Lucas Oil Series titles in Pomona

Following the early rounds of competition at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona, Cody Lane and Cody Webber have clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Series championships in Comp and Right Trailers Top Dragster, respectively.
15 Nov 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Cody Lane
Following the early rounds of competition at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona, Cody Lane and Cody Webber have clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Series championships in Comp and Right Trailers Top Dragster, respectively. Lane wrapped up his first…
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DHL, Kalitta teams join forces to provide 2 million meals in “Race To End Hunger”

At the NHRA In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, DHL Express and the 2024 “Race to End Hunger” partners donated two million meals to Feeding America and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, bringing the program’s overall five-year total to 11 million meals. 
15 Nov 2024
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Feeding America
DHL Express and the 2024 “Race to End Hunger” partners donated two million meals to Feeding America and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, bringing the program’s overall five-year total to 11 million meals.  With some 49 million people in…
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Herrera sets sights on second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera is on the brink of another crowning moment, as the young rider will attempt to claim his second consecutive world championship at this weekend's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
15 Nov 2024
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Gaige Herrera
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season comes to a close at the 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera is on the brink of another…
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Friday preview

The 20th and final stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late-season points chase as multiple titles remain up for grabs this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway.
14 Nov 2024
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Pomona
The 20th and final stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late-season points chase as multiple titles remain up for grabs this weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Raceway. TOP FUEL There are eight…
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Zurn Elkay and Mainline Sales join Krista Baldwin for NHRA Finals

NHRA Top Fuel racer Krista Baldwin heads into the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with new partners in Zurn Elkay and Mainline Sales Inc. 
14 Nov 2024
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Krista Baldwin
NHRA Top Fuel racer Krista Baldwin heads into the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with new partners in Zurn Elkay and Mainline Sales Inc.  Zurn Elkay provides drinking water solutions with bottle-filling stations and is represented by…
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Stanfield, Glenn, and Anderson to battle for Pro Stock championship in Pomona

The Pro Stock world championship will be decided this weekend at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, where Aaron Stanfield leads Dallas Glenn by 32 points as both aim for first world titles, with veteran Greg Anderson lurking 56 points back.
14 Nov 2024
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Stanfield, Glenn, and Anderson
There’s a possibility the final run of the 2024 Pro Stock season could determine the world championship at this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.   If that’s the case and it’s…
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Top 5 exciting moments from the 1989 NHRA Word Finals

The 1989 NHRA World Finals was filled with drama in Top Fuel, where Gary Ormsby dueled with Joe Amato for the championship and Bob Glidden tangled with Warren Johnson in Pro Stock. Here's a look back at five great moments from that race.
14 Nov 2024
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Shell Roofing Solutions Group covers Funny Car driver Jason Rupert in Pomona

Southern California Funny Car driver Jason Rupert will close the season at his home track of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip flying the colors of Shell Roofing Solutions Group on his Ford Mustang at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona.
14 Nov 2024
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Jason Rupert
Fresh off an outing at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, where part-time NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car competitor Jason Rupert drew attention by lowering his career-best elapsed time twice in an effort that…
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Paul Lee enters NHRA Finals with a new look from Mainline Sales Inc.

NHRA Funny Car racer Paul Lee returns to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with a new look, courtesy of Southern California-based Mainline Sales Inc.
14 Nov 2024
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Paul Lee
NHRA Funny Car racer Paul Lee returns to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with a new look, courtesy of Mainline Sales Inc., a full-service, manufacturer’s representative serving the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation, and…
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NHRA to honor veterans during weekend-long celebration in Pomona

NHRA officials have announced a special Veteran’s Day celebration that will take place throughout the event at this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
13 Nov 2024
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Veterans
NHRA officials have announced a special Veteran’s Day celebration that will take place throughout the event at this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. As part of the weekend-long…
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Championship coronation on tap for Funny Car’s Austin Prock in Pomona

Austin Prock will be named the 2024 NHRA Funny Car world champion following qualifying Saturday at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals but remains laser-focused on trying to end the year in impressive fashion. A ninth win — and a first world championship for the young standout — would certainly do it.
13 Nov 2024
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Austin Prock
At the beginning of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Austin Prock wasn’t sure if he’d be a driver or a spectator. But when a Funny Car seat became available within his John Force Racing team, he was more than happy to take on…
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Bid to win a behind-the-scenes experience with In-N-Out's Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson

As the NHRA season winds down this weekend with the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip comes a chance for a behind-the-scenes experience: sitting down for lunch with In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, courtesy of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
13 Nov 2024
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Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson
The latest online charity fundraiser for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) is live now and open for bidding on BringATrailer.com. This truly priceless charity auction offers its winner and one guest a unique behind-the-scenes…
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Tricky Tipster, In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, and they have chosen Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.
13 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
At the end of a long and grueling 20-race season, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Professional world champions will be crowned this weekend at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona. It all comes down to this. No matter what, four NHRA…
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Hull to finish rookie Funny Car season in iconic Mooneyes/Jim Dunn Racing entry

Funny Car rookie Buddy Hull will finish out his first season in the class behind the wheel of the iconic Mooneyes-branded Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
12 Nov 2024
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Jim Dunn Racing
Funny Car rookie Buddy Hull will finish out his first season in the class behind the wheel of the iconic Mooneyes-branded Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. “One of my favorite memories as a kid was watching ‘Big Jim’…
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Factory Stock ace Stephen Bell to make NHRA Pro Stock debut in 2025

Stephen Bell, a seven-time winner in NHRA’s Factory Stock Showdown, will break into the Professional NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series ranks at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals. Bell will compete at a minimum of 10 races under the Elite Motorsports banner in 2025.
12 Nov 2024
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Stephen Bell
Stephen Bell, a seven-time winner in NHRA’s Factory Stock Showdown, will break into the Professional NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series ranks at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, March 7-9. Bell will compete at a minimum of…
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Top Fuel set for epic finish at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona

A thrilling finish is all but guaranteed in Top Fuel heading into this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with Justin Ashley, Antron Brown, and Shawn Langdon dueling for the world championship.
12 Nov 2024
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Top Fuel
With a thrilling finish all but guaranteed in Top Fuel heading into this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, it’s Justin Ashley who takes the points lead into the final race of the 2024…
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The Insiders dive IN to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

On this final pre-race episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster season, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon of NHRAonFOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA's National Dragster to talk about the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals coming up this weekend. 
12 Nov 2024
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this final pre-race episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster season, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon of the NHRAonFOX team and Kevin McKenna of NHRA's National Dragster to talk about the In-N-…
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Final odds released for NHRA Mission Foods Top Fuel, Pro Stock championships

With one event remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Justin Ashley and Aaron Stanfield are favored to win their respective categories.
12 Nov 2024
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championship
With one event remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Justin Ashley and Aaron Stanfield are favored to win their respective categories. NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the PlayNHRA…
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There's still time to enter 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes featuring big prizes

There's still time for NHRA fans to enter the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. One grand-prize winner will be awarded a 2024 Keystone Coleman 17B travel trailer from Camping World. 
11 Nov 2024
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NHRA Sweepstakes
There's still time for NHRA fans to enter 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…
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Don Prudhomme honored with Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award

The NHRA icon was recognized at the 2024 SEMA Show with an award named for Wally Parks' one-time-boss.
11 Nov 2024
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(Photos provided by SEMA) The Petersen Automotive Museum awarded Don “the Snake” Prudhomme the prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet…
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Fans can vote soon to help select the 2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team

NHRA fans will soon have a chance to vote for their favorites to earn a prestigious spot on the 2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team, presented by the staff of the official NHRA magazine.
11 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
NHRA fans will soon have a chance to vote for their favorites to earn a prestigious spot on the 2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team, a program created by the staff of the official NHRA magazine. The program debuted last year…
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Melanie Johnson makes Top Alcohol Dragster debut at Las Vegas regional

Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel world champion tuner Alan Johnson, made her competitive debut in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend.
11 Nov 2024
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Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel world champion tuner Alan Johnson, made her competitive debut in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend…
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Sorensen and Fuller clinch Lucas Oil Series Sportsman titles in Las Vegas

Following the final Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Joe Sorensen and Colby Fuller have officially clinched world titles in Stock and Super Comp, respectively.
11 Nov 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Sorensen
Following the final Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Joe Sorensen and Colby Fuller have officially clinched world titles in Stock and Super Comp, respectively.…
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Pritchett to make long-awaited Top Fuel debut in Shumake’s dragster in Pomona

Top Alcohol Dragster racer and longtime nitro crewmember Gary Pritchett will make his NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debut in the driver’s seat of Travis Shumake’s Scrappers Racing-tuned Top Fuel dragster at the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
08 Nov 2024
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Gary Pritchett
After five consecutive Top Alcohol Dragster regional final-round appearances, Gary Pritchett will make his NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debut in the driver’s seat of Travis Shumake’s Scrappers Racing-tuned Top Fuel dragster at the season-…
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Payne, Bellemeur, Lane lead winners at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Madison Payne, Sean Bellemeur, and Cody Lane led the list of winners at the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
08 Nov 2024
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Madison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.247, 273.50  …
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
08 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4
  Join us for an exciting Friday lineup at the 2024 SEMA Show, packed with automotive experts, industry leaders, and racing champions. Kicking off at 10:00 AM, we’ll hear from Chris Harris of the African American Automotive…
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Schedule released for action-packed 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
08 Nov 2024
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Lucas Oil
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country. The 2025 NHRA…
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FallNationals, JEGS Allstars coverage highlight new National Dragster issue

The November 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with coverage from crucial events on both the national and divisional series, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
07 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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READ THE ISSUE The November 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with coverage from crucial events on both…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
07 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3
Today's SEMA Stage schedule brings together an impressive lineup of automotive industry experts, racing legends, and innovators. Starting at 9:00 AM with Lonnie Grim and moving through to 2:45 PM with George Kook Jr., attendees can expect…
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Prescott Raceway joins NHRA member track family in Division 4

Prescott Raceway, located just outside of Prescott, Ark., has joined the network of NHRA member tracks within the NHRA’s South Central Division.
07 Nov 2024
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Prescott Raceway
Prescott Raceway has joined the network of NHRA member tracks within the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Located just outside of Prescott, Ark., Prescott Raceway has been a standout venue for grassroots drag racing since it opened in…
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