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The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had a little bit of everything including unpredictable final rounds, a near double, and strong performances by a couple of up-and-coming racers. Here's five big things we learned in Bristol.

David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto Chevy COPO Camaro raced to victory Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the fourth stop on the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown schedule, to take over the points lead by 13 points with only four races left. 

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to one of drag racing’s premier facilities, bringing its must-see 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on June 23-26 for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Aaron Stanfield defeated Erica Enders in one of the craziest final rounds in the history of the Pro Stock class while Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Jerry Savoie also scored wins at the Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragwa

Sunday was an amazing day at Bristol Dragway with all the action that any NHRA fan craves. Our photographers were on hand to capture all of it in our Sunday Gallery.

Bobby Cottrelll won in Funny Car and Tyler Hilton in Top Fuel at the 19th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance in Bowling Green, Ky.

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Update throughout the day.

Low qualifiers Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Angelle Sampey prepare for final eliminations at the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.

After three action-packed rounds of qualifying in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, the low qualifiers for the Thunder Valley Nationals are Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Angelle Sampey.

Saturday was an awesome day at Bristol Dragway and National Dragster's award winning photographers captured all the color and excitement of the Thunder Valley Nationals.

Alexis DeJoria has struggled at times this season, but she and crew chief Del Worsham believe the Bandero Premium Tequila team is on the verge of a big breakthrough.

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey will look to hold on to the No. 1 spots as qualifying continues today at Bristol Dragway.

Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Bandimee Speedway with the Thunder on the Mountain presented by Trailer Source.

Bristol Dragway is one of the most photogenic tracks in the world and National Dragster's photographers were able to capture all the excitement and drama from the opening day of the Thunder Valley Nationals.

In the minds of many NHRA fans, the only thing better than professional qualifying at night is professional qualifying at night at Bristol Dragway, the track affectionately known as Thunder Valley. Fans got their wish on Friday night at Bristol and NHRA’s pros delivered with an entertaining day-one session.

Five time Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson is almost certain to become NHRA’s next 100 race winner and he’d like to knock that out on Father's Day at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force talks about her season to date and the long road ahead as she and her Top Fuel peers head to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.

Photo highlight from the 19th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance at historic Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky.

Breathtaking Bristol Dragway, also known as Thunder Valley, is the host of this week’s Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series race as the series officially heads into the dog days of summer. The event will feature a full roster of professional racing that includes Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.

Surging Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas has won the last two NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals events, has been to the last three final rounds at Bristol Dragway, and has found an impressive comfort level at the picturesque facility.

At the 2019 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Pro Mod driver Marc Caruso, father of current Pro Stock racer Camrie Caruso, took a wild, high-speed ride into the sand trap at Bristol Dragway after a parachute malfunction.

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Bandimere Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.

Pro Stock has been added to the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Nationals and Top Fuel Motorcycle rider Larry "Spiderman" McBride will attempt to break his own record at the event, which will be an NFL adjacent broadcast on FOX, putting the NHRA on a huge platform to open its 2022 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

With three drivers from the Cuadra family competing for their first Pro Stock title and a fourth seeking Top Sportsman glory, a brotherly rivalry would make sense, even in this close-knit group.

After a solid outing at the recent NHRA New England Nationals, where he correctly picked Matt Hagan and Erica Enders to win in Funny Car and Pro Stock, and labeled Top Fuel winner Mike Salinas as one of the favorites, Tricky Tipster is back to offer his selections for the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.

Alexis DeJoria is hoping to find that same magic at Bristol Dragway that she used to have one of the best Sundays of her young racing career last October during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Angelle Sampey will always be the first rider in Pro Stock Motorcycle history to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, something she accomplished last fall in the category’s first-ever appearance at Thunder Valley.

Top Fuel driver Doug Foley is rolling into this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals with a pair of new partners on his Foley Lewis Racing dragster. Teligent Solutions has signed on as the team’s primary sponsor while Torino Incorporated will take the major associate sponsor role. 

Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, who took over ownership of his team this season, talks about his year to date, which includes the introduction of a new Toyota GR Supra body, and the tough competition in the Funny Car class.