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John Scotti Canadian Championship Series expands to Northwest Division

NHRA’s Northwest Division has announced that the 2025 John Scotti Canadian Championship will be expanding with a six-race series to Western Canada. Three double-header events will be held during the Canadian National Opens at Mission Raceway Park, M.H.D.R.A Dragstrip, and Rad Torque Raceway.
10 Feb 2025
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John Scotti Canadian Championship Series
NHRA’s Northwest Division has announced that the 2025 John Scotti Canadian Championship will be expanding with a six-race series to Western Canada. The events will be held during the Canadian National Opens at Mission Raceway Park (June 14-15), M.H.…
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Continuity and community at Pacific Division Jr. Championship Series kickoff

The power of continuity and community was evident at the recent kickoff for the Pacific Division Jr. Championship Series presented by Ted Wiens at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, where a former competitor returned to tune and mentor his friends.
10 Feb 2025
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Gavin Pine
photos by Matt DeYoung The power of continuity and community was evident at the recent kickoff for the Pacific Division Jr. Championship Series presented by Ted Wiens at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield. Longtime JDRL racer…
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Fire Department Coffee supported California firefighters battling wildfires

As wildfires raged across California, displacing families and pushing first responders to their limits, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of NHRA, stepped up to provide critical support.
10 Feb 2025
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Fire Department Coffee
As wildfires raged across California, displacing families and pushing first responders to their limits, Fire Department Coffee, the Official Coffee of NHRA, stepped up to provide critical support.  With thousands of firefighters working…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals to celebrate 40 years at Firebird Motorsports Park

In 40 days, it will be time to celebrate four decades of incredible NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at revitalized Firebird Motorsports Park, as the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place March 21-23 at the fan-favorite facility. 
10 Feb 2025
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 NHRA Arizona Nationals
In 40 days, it will be time to celebrate four decades of incredible NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at revitalized Firebird Motorsports Park, as the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place March 21-23 at the fan-favorite…
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Top 5 wild rides from the 1990 season

Nitro racing has always been hard on parts, and 35 years ago was certainly no exception as the 1990 season featured everything from Top Fuel crashes and blowovers to roaring Funny Car fires. Here's a look back at five of the more memorable incidents from that year.
10 Feb 2025
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Top 5 wild rides from the1990 season
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In Memoriam

07 Feb 2025
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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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Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals set for March 12-16

The Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals, a prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is back at No Problem Raceway in 2025 and will be bigger than ever as an incredible double-divisional kicks off the March 12-16 mega weekend.
07 Feb 2025
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Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals
The Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals, a prestigious race for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, is back at No Problem Raceway in 2025 and will be bigger than ever, as an incredible double-divisional kicks off the…
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Tickets on sale for Virginia NHRA Nationals with three Saturday qualifying sessions

After a successful two-day professional event last season, that format will return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2025 for the fifth annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place June 20-22 at the standout facility.
07 Feb 2025
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
After a successful two-day professional event last season, that format will return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2025 for the fifth annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place June 20-22 at the standout facility.   A year ago,…
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Relive the wild action of the 2024 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series on YouTube

NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at national events on its YouTube page. Head over to watch the wild Sportsman action!
06 Feb 2025
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 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
  NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at national events on its…
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2025 NHRA season set to kick off with action-packed Amalie Gatornationals

In one month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will again come alive with the sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro machines, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 2025 season March 6-9 at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
06 Feb 2025
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
In one month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will again come alive with the sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro machines, as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 2025 season with the highly…
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RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki team to once again feature Herrera and Gadson

Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced its 2025 lineup for the NHRA Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, and once again, two-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera will be joined by teammate Richard Gadson.
06 Feb 2025
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Vance Hines
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced its 2025 lineup for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, and once again, two-time and reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera will be joined by teammate…
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5 record-setting wins in the career of NHRA Pro Stock legend Bob Glidden

The career of Bob Glidden was and will forever be legendary in Pro Stock history. The man was a 10-time champion, won 85 races, and still holds a wild number of class records. Here's a look back at five of his greatest record-setting victories.
06 Feb 2025
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Bob Glidden
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Swamp Rat Alley is back at Gatornationals with four historic Don Garlits cars

Returning for a third year, the special Swamp Rat Alley, featuring historic cars from legendary “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, will again be a featured attraction at the upcoming 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
05 Feb 2025
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Swamp Rat Alley
Returning for a third year, the special Swamp Rat Alley, featuring historic cars from legendary “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, will again be a featured attraction at the upcoming 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, as the NHRA Mission Foods…
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Interstate Raceway returns to NHRA Member Track family In Division 5

Interstate Raceway is back with the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).
05 Feb 2025
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Interstate Raceway
Interstate Raceway is back with the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5). Located in Glyndon, Minn., just east of Fargo, N.D., the longtime raceway is under new ownership, as the Rolie Racing Team – a…
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McPhillips Racing signs Melanie Johnson for 2025 season

Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel champion tuner Alan Johnson, will pilot the McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season.
05 Feb 2025
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Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel champion tuner Alan Johnson, will pilot the McPhillips Racing Top Alcohol Dragster during the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. Johnson will claim the North Central Region for points.…
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The Sports Report: So close, and yet so far away

When it comes to prominent NHRA Sportsman racers who haven’t yet won world titles (but should have), the list is long, and there are a few names that stand out.
04 Feb 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Brad Plourd
We recently posed a simple question to a handful of NHRA Sportsman racers and other knowledgeable insiders: “Who is the best current NHRA Sportsman racer who has yet to win a world championship?” Not surprisingly, many likely candidates were…
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The Insiders talk about the importance of preseason testing

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the importance of preseason testing and how every team does it a little bit differently. 
04 Feb 2025
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the importance of preseason testing and how every team does it a little bit differently.  With the majority…
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P&C Cable Construction backs Terry Haddock Racing for Gatornationals

Terry Haddock Racing will partner with Belton, Texas-based P&C Cable Construction for the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
04 Feb 2025
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Terry Haddock
Terry Haddock Racing will partner with Belton, Texas-based P&C Cable Construction for the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. “We are thrilled to have P&C Cable Construction on board as our primary sponsor for the…
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NHRA Museum celebrates a blockbuster weekend at the 75th Grand National Roadster Show

The GNRS delivered an unforgettable weekend of hot rod excellence — and the roots of the National Hot Rod Association were on display everywhere.
03 Feb 2025
David Kennedy
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Albertson Oldsmobile dragster
A staple of the hot rod world since 1950, the 75th annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS)  is the longest-running indoor car show in the United States, bringing together the most stunning handcrafted roadsters in pursuit of the coveted…
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Shawn Reed's Top Fuel team looking to pick up where they left off in 2024

After a strong finish to the 2024 season, the first full campaign of his Top Fuel career, Shawn Reed and crew chief Rob Wendland are setting their sights on a fast start to the 2025 season.
03 Feb 2025
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Shawn Reed
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Good Vibrations March Meet set to return to Famoso Dragstrip March 6-9

The Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet is set to return to the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif.,  March 6-9. This iconic event also kicks off the highly anticipated 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season
31 Jan 2025
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March Meet
The Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet is set to return to the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif.,  March 6-9. This iconic event also kicks off the highly anticipated 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season and promises to…
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R+L Carriers extends partnership with Top Fuel’s Josh Hart

Multitime Top Fuel national event winner and team owner Josh Hart has announced the extension of his primary sponsorship with R+L Carriers, one of the nation’s leaders in the freight-shipping industry.
31 Jan 2025
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Josh Hart
Multitime Top Fuel national event winner and team owner Josh Hart has announced the extension of his primary sponsorship with R+L Carriers, one of the nation’s leaders in the freight-shipping industry. The partnership will focus on the dynamic…
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Wichita Raceway Park returns to NHRA member track family in Division 4

Wichita Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4), marking a new chapter for the facility and providing a premier drag racing experience for racers and fans in the region.
31 Jan 2025
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Wichita Raceway Park
Wichita Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4), marking a new chapter for the facility and providing a premier drag racing experience for racers and fans in the region. Located…
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More Funny Cars that time forgot

In the long history of Funny Cars, there have been plenty that became world-famous and well-renowned, and then there are those that toiled sometimes outside the national limelight, but are still fondly remembered. Here's Part 2 of our collection.
31 Jan 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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More Funny Cars that time forgot
Two weeks ago, I blasted this column with a huge collection of photos from our files of Funny Cars that didn’t always make it to the national scene but were fondly remembered…
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Relive the wild action of the 2024 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series on YouTube

NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon from the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ on its YouTube page. Head over to watch the wild, 250-mph doorslammer action!
30 Jan 2025
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Pro Mod
  NHRA is streaming a 2024 season marathon from the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented…
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NHRA set to stream coverage of 38 events for free on NHRA.tv in 2025 season

NHRA will stream more than 30 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2025 campaign, including extensive action from across all seven divisions, as well as the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League and special events.
30 Jan 2025
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NHRA.tv
NHRA will stream more than 30 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2025 campaign, including extensive…
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New Kalitta Air Careers Top Fuel livery for 2025 takes inspiration from the sky

Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Air Careers team will race with new livery designed to look like a Kalitta Air plane in the upcoming season.
30 Jan 2025
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Kalitta Air Careers
Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Air Careers team will race with new livery designed to look like a Kalitta Air plane in the upcoming season. The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series begins March 7-9, 2025 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in…
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Full slate of events set for NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League in 2025

NHRA has announced the season schedule for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, featuring a host of special events in 2025 as Summit Racing Equipment also returns as the title sponsor of the popular racing league for youth ages 5-17.
30 Jan 2025
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NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League
NHRA has announced the season schedule for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, featuring a host of special events in 2025 as Summit Racing Equipment also returns as the title sponsor of the popular racing league for youth ages 5-17.…
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National Dragster's Women of Power issue salutes legacy of NHRA female racers

NHRA National Dragster magazine kicks off its 2025 season with a very special issue saluting the female racers of the NHRA'a past, present, and future.
30 Jan 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster's Women of Power
LOG IN TO READ THE NEW ISSUE NHRA National Dragster magazine kicks off its 2025 season with a very special issue saluting the female racers of the…
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Championship windows: Who’s in one and whose may be opening or closing

In each and every season in all sports, people talk about teams entering and exiting so-called “championship windows," a period of time when the right people, the processes, and parts are all together at once. 
29 Jan 2025
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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Championship windows
In each and every season in all sports, people talk about teams entering and exiting so-called “championship windows.” What does it mean? Simply, it’s a period of time when the right people, the right processes, and the right parts are all together…
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