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Two years ago, Gaige Herrera was a relative unknown; now he's a champion

Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway two years ago.
06 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Gaige Herrera
Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2

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.
06 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2
Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. The 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be no different, as the NHRA Stage, hosted by NHRA on FOX personalities…
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Watch the Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event from Las Vegas free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finale from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 7 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finale from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are Moser, Strange,…
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Cornwell Tools will sponsor Austin Prock/JFR Funny Car full time in 2025

After earlier announcing its sponsorship of the NHRA U.S. Nationals and continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools has announced the full-season sponsorship of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Austin Prock in 2025.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Austin Prock
After earlier announcing its sponsorship of the NHRA U.S. Nationals and continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools has announced the full-season sponsorship of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Austin Prock in…
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Greg Stanfield to race Pro Stock with Elite Motorsports beginning in 2025

Longtime NHRA drag racer and newly crowned Factory X world champion Greg Stanfield will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025 under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield. 
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Greg Stanfield
Longtime NHRA drag racer and newly crowned Factory X world champion Greg Stanfield will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025 under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield.  Greg…
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VP Racing Fuels named Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting in 2025 season

VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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VP Racing
VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement. As part of a multi…
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Cornwell Quality Tools named title sponsor of NHRA U.S. Nationals

Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the new title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, as part of an exciting multiyear agreement that includes Cornwell Quality Tools continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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U.S. Nationals
Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the new title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, as part of an exciting multiyear agreement that includes Cornwell Quality Tools continuing as the…
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas

The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
05 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas
The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race. THE FORCE IS STRONG We can’t…
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Johnny Pluchino wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock title in Las Vegas

04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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125:52
Johnny Pluchino locked up the inaugural title in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock series by qualifying for the Las Vegas event. He then went on to win the final round over Randi Lyn Butner, 6.300 to 6.437. 
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Force breaks drought as she and Prock double; Stanfield, Herrera also get wins

Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force won for the first time in 39 races at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals as she was joined in victory by Funny Car teammate Austin Prock, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera.
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force won for the first time in 39 races on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, defeating reigning world champion Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA…
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Boychuk scores first win in Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series in Las Vegas

Tim Boychuk and the Happy Hour team collected their first win in the Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series by defeating heavily favored No. 1 qualifier Shane Westerfield in the final round when Westerfield had to abort his pass early. Boychuk steamed to a solid 1,000-foot clocking of 4.85 to seal the win.
04 Nov 2024
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
117:49
With his milestone 25th career win, Shawn Cowie jumped into the favorite’s role to win the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship, completing his race weekend with a final-round victory over outgoing world champ Julie Nataas, who lost traction…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Comp champion Taylor Chomiski

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
202:23
A day after runner-upping in the RoofTec Comp Clash, Taylor Chomiski went the distance in the main event, wheeling his Cip1 Cobalt to an easy final-round win, his first in national event competition, after Scott Linder fouled.
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Stock champion Joe Sorensen

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
169:11
Joe Sorensen scored a clutch win that may well lead to the world championship in Stock after he defeated Chad Langdon in a heads-up F/SA final, 11.161 to 11.267. Sorenson has won three events in six finals this season and has topped the 700-point…
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Meziere, Merrill, Hoefer, Paulson, Leon win Summit National Championships

Zach Meziere, Alvie Merrill, C.W. Hoefer, James Paulson and Omar Leon were crowned Summit E.T. Racing Series national champions on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 
04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Summit National Championships
Zach Meziere, Alvie Merrill, C.W. Hoefer, James Paulson and Omar Leon were crowned Summit E.T. Racing Series national champions on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Each of the five champions crowned in Super Pro, Pro E.T.,…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Josh Dalrymple

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:50
Josh Dalrymple scored his first win in Super Gas and the second of his career, winning a double-breakout bout with Rodger Sauder, 10.019 to 10.008 on the 10.05 altitude index.
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Jordan Lazic follows Pro Mod world championship with win at Las Vegas

A day after winning the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Jordan Lazic won in the final round on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jordan Lazic
A day after winning the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Jordan Lazic finished off the 2024 season on an incredible note, winning in the final round on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor…
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Cowie, Gordon win delayed Firebird Fall Shootout Top Alcohol finals

Shawn Cowie and Maddi Gordon collected wins in the weather-delayed final rounds from the Pacific Division Firebird Fall Shootout, which were contested during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.:
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Shawn Cowie
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Inaugural Firebird Fall Shootout, completed during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie,…
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Monday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from Monday final eliminations at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
And we're back ... Welcome to an unusual Monday completion of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Action ended abruptly last night with Doug Kalitta's catastrophic rear-end failure in the left lane in the semifinals of Top Fuel. While all…
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Cowie, Sorenson score championship-critical wins in Las Vegas

Several drivers made big moves toward potential world championships at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, including Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie and Stock victor Joe Sorenson.
03 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Shawn Cowie
With his milestone 25th career win, Shawn Cowie jumped into the favorite’s role to win the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship, completing his race weekend with a final-round victory over outgoing world champ Julie Nataas, who lost traction…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals will complete on Monday in Las Vegas

Due to weather and unfavorable track conditions following a lengthy cleanup after an on-track incident, the conclusion of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be completed on Monday.
03 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
LVMS
Due to weather and unfavorable track conditions following a lengthy cleanup after an on-track incident, the conclusion of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be completed on Monday. Gates…
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Lazic clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod title in dramatic fashion in Las Vegas

Jordan Lazic overcame a season’s worth of challenges to win the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ in a dramatic winner-take-all semifinal showdown at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
03 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Jordan Lazic
Jordan Lazic overcame a season’s worth of challenges to win the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ in a dramatic showdown at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Lazic, at the wheel of a supercharged Camaro out of…
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Greg Stanfield wins Holley EFI Factory X finale in Las Vegas

03 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
129:27
Greg Stanfield clinched his sixth world championship and the first ever in Holley EFI Factory X just by reaching the final round. Stanfield defeated Chris Holbrook for the event title, 6.98 to 7.27, his fourth this season and the 21st of his career…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
03 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Prock sets single-season Funny Car record for No. 1s on fast day in Las Vegas

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock broke John Force’s record for most No. 1 qualifiers in a single season on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, powering to his 14th top spot of the season at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the 19th of 20 races.
02 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock broke John Force’s record for most No. 1 qualifiers in a single season on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, powering to his 14th top spot of the 2024 season at the 24th annual Ford Performance…
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Rodger Brogdon wins $100,000 at RoofTec Las Vegas Cash Clash

Rodger Brogdon claimed a $100,000 prize Saturday at the inaugural RoofTec Las Vegas Cash Clash during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, defeatingTaylor Chomiski in the final round of the 16-car shootout.
02 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Rodger Brogdon
Rodger Brogdon claimed a $100,000 prize Saturday at the inaugural RoofTec Las Vegas Cash Clash during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. He defeated Taylor Chomiski in the final round of the 16-car shootout, part of the RoofTec Competition…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

The penultimate stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late season points chase as multiple titles are up for grabs this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
02 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Vegas
The penultimate stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late season points chase as multiple titles are up for grabs this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Top Fuel class put on a…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of Pro qualifying at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Updated throughout the day)
02 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
Pro Stock Q3 Greg Anderson continues to dominate qualifying in Pro Stock with his second-straight 6.5-second run during Saturday’s third qualifying session. Anderson blasted to a 6.596 in his HendrickCars.com Camaro to maintain his lock on…
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Caruso making positive strides during Pro Stock comeback

Camrie Caruso admits that the accident in Phoenix that left her with a broken leg was indeed a setback, but she won’t dare use it as a crutch when it comes to evaluating her results.
02 Nov 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Camrie
Camrie Caruso admits that the accident in Phoenix that left her with a broken leg was indeed a setback, but she won’t dare use it as a crutch when it comes to evaluating her results. After months of rehabilitation and physical therapy, Caruso…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
02 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Melissa Murphy 72
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