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FuelTech Pro Mod doubleheader weekend in Bristol powered by Cardinal Insurance

Drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports will have the chance to enjoy a massive weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
09 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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FuelTech Pro Mod
Drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports will have the chance to enjoy a massive weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The class made its first appearance at New…
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday Preview

After just a few days off-track, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Bristol Dragway for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The event will have a unique format in that it will host both the seventh and eighth races on the tour – as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge – providing the opportunity for three wins in one race for the nitro-fueled crowd.
09 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Bristol Dragway
After just a few days off-track, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Bristol Dragway for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The event will have a unique format in that it will host both the seventh and eighth races on the tour – as…
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Chicago coverage, Sportsman features highlight new National Dragster issue

The sixth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals and Sportsman-racer features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
08 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
READ NEW ISSUE The sixth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from the…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera looks to stay perfect in Bristol debut

Gaige Herrera has been perfect through three races, winning all three events in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with each race marking his NHRA debut at that facility.
08 Jun 2023
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Gaige Herrera
In what has been an incredible start to his 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Gaige Herrera has been perfect through three races, winning all three events in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with each race marking his NHRA debut at that…
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Epping-Bristol doubleheader sparks memories of a similar memorable weekend

This weekend’s doubleheader at Bristol Dragway — completion of all four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car from the rained-out NHRA New England Nationals during qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals — sparks memories of late 2014, when Tony Schumacher won two events on the same weekend in Dallas.
08 Jun 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tony Schumacher
“Let’s play two” may be a fairly common refrain in baseball, but it’s much more of a rarity in drag racing. The upcoming weekend’s doubleheader at Bristol Dragway — completion of all four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car from the rained-out NHRA New…
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Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Bristol Dragway has been home to numerous great highlights in the last 20-plus years. Here's a look back at some incredible moments from the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
08 Jun 2023
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Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Wayne Sleger

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
157:49
There was a first-time winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster as Wayne Sleger captured the title after Zack Sackman red-lighted by .001-second.
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Street winner Steve Domingues

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
177:01
Super Street veteran Steve Domingues, who has been racing in the class for more than three decades, collected his third career win, wheeling his Camaro to a double-breakout victory over Phil Smida, 10.873 to 10.858. Smida launched with a perfect .…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Steve Hoyt

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
70:38
Steve Hoyt collected his first victory since his breakthrough win in Super Comp in Columbus 13 years ago, taking the Super Gas title with a near-perfect 9.909 after opponent Mitch Withers took too much stripe and broke out with a 9.896 after a…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Devin Isenhower

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
127:16
2018 Super Gas world champ Devin Isenhower scored his first win in Super Comp by dominating the final quarter-mile against Rock Haas. Isenhower, who was runner-up at this event in Super Gas the last time NHRA ran at Route 66 Raceway in 2019, ran a…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock winner Chris Vang

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
125:59
After winning the Super Street title in Houston in 2017, Chris Vang claimed his second national event title by stopping Andrew Hill in the Stock final. Vang recorded an 8.568 against his 8.55 dial after Hill broke out by .004-second.  
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Irvin Johns

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
165:36
Irvin Johns provided a lesson in perseverance when he delivered his first national event title in Super Stock after many years of trying. Johns ran right on his 9.42 dial in the final round after opponent Brad Zaskowski fouled by a thousandth of a…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Comp winner Ryan Priddy

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
104:05
Ryan Priddy got onto the 2023 scoreboard in Comp with the MountainView Performance AA/AA Camaro with his third career win, running a (-.53) 6.51 to fend off the (-.44) 8.07 of homestate hero and six-time tour winner David Billingsley.
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Cameron Ferre, Paton Racing team up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Top Fuel racer Cameron Ferre will rejoin forces with Todd Paton and Paton Racing and head to Bristol Dragway this weekend, seeking success at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
07 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cameron Ferre
Top Fuel racer Cameron Ferre will rejoin forces with Todd Paton and Paton Racing and head to Bristol Dragway this weekend, seeking success at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Ferre, one of NHRA’s rising stars, will be competing in his first event…
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Top Fuel’s Clay Millican is looking for big weekend at his home race in Bristol

Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at Bristol Dragway, a track that means so much to him.
07 Jun 2023
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Clay Millican
Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at a track that means so much to him. Millican and the NHRA return…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 NHRA New England Nationals

The NHRA New England Nationals was a testament to fortitude as Mother Nature played cruel games throughout the weekend, which ultimately ended up short of conclusion despite some dramatic racing. Let's take a look back at the event in our latest Weekend Rewind segment.
07 Jun 2023
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Weekend Rewind
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Tricky Tipster: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

With the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing tour headed to scenic Bristol Dragway for the Thunder Valley Nationals, Tricky Tipster has given the nod to Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites to win in the four professional classes.
07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Unfortunately, last week’s New England Nationals was a washout so we never got a chance to see who’d celebrate wins at the historic facility. The good news is that the tour heads straight to another historic venue, Bristol Dragway, where the New…
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A Soggy-Bottomed Epping Monologue and Bristol Explainer

Host Brian Lohnes delivers a monologue on the race that never was, the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. The event was a testament to the heartiness of the New England region fan and about how the NHRA will effectively pull off two national events over the course of three days this week.
07 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this short and sweet episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes delivers a monologue on the race that never was, the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. The event was a testament to the heartiness of the New England…
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Josh Hart sees opportunity to make noise at Thunder Valley Nationals

Josh Hart has never shied away from a challenge, and the third-year Top Fuel driver is looking to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as a big opportunity for his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team.
07 Jun 2023
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Josh Hart
Josh Hart has never shied away from a challenge, and the third-year Top Fuel driver is looking to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as a big opportunity for his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team. When he arrives in Bristol, Hart will have the opportunity…
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Massive weekend on tap at Bristol Dragway as part of doubleheader race

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol Dragway as the postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be completed in Bristol on Friday and Saturday, adding even more excitement to a weekend loaded with events.
06 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bristol Dragway
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol will have a lot more than just a new date this year, as Thunder Valley will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol. The postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be…
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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme to be honored at San Diego Automotive Museum

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California will open a permanent display honoring NHRA legend and champion Don “the Snake” Prudhomme.
06 Jun 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Prudhomme
The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California will open a permanent display honoring NHRA legend and champion Don “the Snake” Prudhomme. Prudhomme, who has lived in the San Diego area for a quarter-century after retiring from the sport…
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Tony Schumacher to be inducted into Bristol’s Legends of Thunder Valley

Eight-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the historic track’s official Hall of Fame, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 9-11.
06 Jun 2023
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Tony Schumacher
Eight-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the historic track’s official Hall of Fame, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 9-11. Six of Schumacher’s record 86…
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New England Nationals will conclude at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals In Bristol

Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway. 
05 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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New England Nationals
Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway.    “We…
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NHRA New England Nationals rain-delay photo gallery

Even though racing at the NHRA New England Nationals has ended, please enjoy these rainy-day images captured by the NHRA National Dragster photographers.
05 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tony Schumacher and John Force 19
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NHRA New England Nationals postponed until Monday

With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday's activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday.
04 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
John force with fans during rain delay
With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday's activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday. Gates will open at 8:00 a.m. ET with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m…
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NHRA New England Nationals Monday Preview

Sunday was a complete wash-out at New England Dragway, but moving final eliminations for the NHRA New England Nationals to Monday did not defuse the enthusiasm of nitro drivers who remain battle-ready with eyes on the seventh NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series trophy of the season.
04 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
New England Dragway from the stands
Sunday was a complete wash-out at New England Dragway, but moving final eliminations for the NHRA New England Nationals to Monday did not defuse the enthusiasm of nitro drivers who remain battle-ready, with eyes fixed firmly on the seventh NHRA…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge curtailed due to rain; finalists share winnings

The predicted forecast was for cool temperatures conducive to record-setting runs and a pleasing outcome for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at New England Dragway. Unfortunately, the day turned into a tire-smoking affair before rain moved into the area and the day's action was called.
03 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Clay Millican Top Fuel dragster
The predicted forecast was possibly for rain, but most certainly for cool temperatures that could have been conducive to record-setting runs and a pleasing outcome for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at New England Dragway. Unfortunately,…
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Brown claims 50th No. 1, Green earns his first at the New England Nationals

The final day of qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals was halted when rain moved into the area, but the spirits of Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) could not be dampened. Brown earned his long-awaited 50th low qualifier award, and Green locked into the first of his career.
03 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Antron Brown's Matco Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals ended abruptly after the early session when rain moved into the area, but the spirits of Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Chad Green (Funny Car) could not be dampened. Brown earned his long-…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers captured action both on and off the racetrack on Saturday at the NHRA New England Nationals
03 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Rain showers changed the course of events on Saturday 47
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With two chances to win in Epping, Ron Capps looking to build momentum in Funny Car

The 2023 season holds an opportunity that reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps doesn't want to miss. After going back-to-back with series titles in 2021 and 2022, Capps can go three-in-a-row and four overall if he finishes this year as the top dog. For the veteran driver, it comes down to momentum – particularly at this, the mid-point of the regular season.
03 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
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Ron Capps and his NAPA Toyota Funny Car
The 2023 season of NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series holds an opportunity that reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps doesn't want to miss. After winning back-to-back series titles in 2021 and 2022, Capps can go three-in-a-row and four overall…
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