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For Matt Hagan, strength is more than just about flexing muscles in title bid

Funny Car driver Matt Hagan is known for physical strength and is often referred to by fans and media as "Hulk" Hagan, but over the years, the three-time world champ has learned that mental strength can be just as important.
31 Jan 2022
Kelly Wade
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Matt Hagan
Funny Car driver Matt Hagan is known for physical strength. In fact, the three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champion is often referred to by fans and media as "Hulk" Hagan. What he hasn't gotten a lot of credit for, though, is that he'…
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Julie Nataas to continue championship chase with Randy Meyer Racing

Second-generation racer Julie Nataas will continue her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Randy Meyer Racing this season.
31 Jan 2022
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Julie Nataas
Second-generation racer Julie Nataas will continue her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Randy Meyer Racing this season. It will be Nataas’ fourth full-time season in RMR’s Oslo Tapet &…
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Major improvements, upgrades under way at trio of NHRA national event venues

Kasey Coler, NHRA's Vice President - Track Management & Operations, discusses upgrades and improvements underway at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Gainesville Raceway, and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with NHRA's Brian Lohnes.
31 Jan 2022
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Kalitta Motorsports, CMR Construction & Roofing announce major program for 2022

Kalitta Motorsports is once again expanding its marketing and business-to-business relationship with CMR Construction & Roofing, including primary sponsorship on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster at six races.
31 Jan 2022
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CMR Construction
Kalitta Motorsports is once again expanding its marketing and business-to-business (B2B) relationship with Dallas-based CMR Construction & Roofing.  Over the last seven months of 2021, the program grew from a major associate relationship…
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Nitro Time Machine: Vintage John Force at the 2014 Epping race

John Force delivered some powerful words following his final-round victory over Tommy Johnson Jr. at the 2014 New England Nationals in Epping.
29 Jan 2022
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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America expands motorsports footprint to NHRA

Toyota’s NHRA drivers will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America during the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports division, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR).
28 Jan 2022
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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America
Toyota’s NHRA drivers, as well as those competing in the Formula DRIFT and GT4 series, will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America during the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports…
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That was then, this is now: A look back at the NHRA season 50 years ago

The 2022 NHRA season is already being hyped by racers and fans alike as a can’t-miss campaign, but let’s turn back the clock exactly 50 years and take a look back at the highlight-filled 1972 season.
28 Jan 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
1972
The 2022 NHRA season is already being hyped by racers and fans alike as a can’t-miss campaign, with new cars, sponsors, teams, and partnerships boosting car counts and intrigue to impressive levels. Because it’s what we do here at the Insider, let’s…
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The Sophomore and The Insider

Multitime Top Fuel winner Josh Hart and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. 
27 Jan 2022
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NHRA Insider podcast
  Multitime Top Fuel winner Josh Hart and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.  For Hart, 2022 represents his sophomore year as a driver/owner in the t category of…
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Joe Barlam, Rahn Tobler provide a wealth of knowledge for Austin Prock's return

A chance to work with up-and-coming Austin Prock was enough to lure Rahn Tobler out of retirement as he joins Joe Barlam on the Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist team.
27 Jan 2022
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Camrie Caruso sounds off on her upcoming Pro Stock debut

After spending much of the winter testing and learning the ins and outs of NHRA Pro Stock racing, Camrie Caruso is preparing to make her long-awaited NHRA debut in Pomona. in our latest NHRA Skype interview, Caruso is joined by Greg Livingston of Powerbuilt Tools to discuss their recent partnership.
27 Jan 2022
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Preview the new season with the first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine

The first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA members around the globe. The kickoff issue includes an extensive season preview for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
27 Jan 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster
Read the new issue The first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA members…
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Montana Brand/RMT return as primary sponsor of Austin Prock-driven JFR car

John Force Racing has announced the return of Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist as a primary sponsor for Austin Prock’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
27 Jan 2022
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Austin Prock
John Force Racing has announced the return of Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist as a primary sponsor for Austin Prock’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  Owned by Frank Tiegs — also the owner…
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Nitro Time Machine: Funny Car fury from the 1983 U.S. Nationals

In our latest Nitro Time Machine, we head back to the 1983 U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park to check out one of the most competitive Funny Car races in the history of NHRA.
26 Jan 2022
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Cory Reed focused on team success as he continues recovery

On the mend after a frightening two-bike accident last year in Charlotte, Cory Reed and his Pro Stock Motorcycle team are full speed ahead going into 2022.
26 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Cory Reed
When Cory Reed crashed his Pro Stock Suzuki during last year’s DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, he instantly knew that he’d been seriously injured but his first thought was not about his own wellbeing; rather it was concern for his…
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Sick Week drag and drive event rolls through NHRA Southeast Division member tracks

Historic Gainesville Raceway is among four NHRA Member tracks to host Sick Week, a drag and drive event featuring the world’s fastest street cars.
25 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tom Bailey
A week-long drag racing event billed as the ‘hardest vacation you’ll ever take’ is coming to Florida and Georgia in February when Sick Week, presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, brings 350 of America’s quickest street cars to four NHRA member tracks…
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Simpson Performance Products named presenting sponsor of NHRA Safety Safari

The NHRA has announced a multiyear partnership with Simpson Performance Products, which will become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Safety Safari for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
25 Jan 2022
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NHRA Safety Safari
The NHRA has announced a multiyear partnership with Simpson Performance Products, which will become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Safety Safari for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Known as NHRA’s first responders, the NHRA Safety…
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Two of Top Fuel's greats duked it out in the 2020 final round in Houston

In this edition of the Nitro Time Machine, watch as Top Fuel's all-time wins leader, Tony Schumacher, squares off with the class' hottest driver, Steve Torrence, to decide the final round at the 2020 Houston event.
25 Jan 2022
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Adversaries are under the awning for Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson

Greg Anderson's fifth Pro Stock championship ended with a triumph over rival Elite Motorsports, but there was plenty of competition under Anderson's awning from his young KB Racing stablemates, Kyle Koretsky and Dallas Glenn.
25 Jan 2022
Kelly Wade
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Dallas Glenn Kyle Koretsky
Greg Anderson penned a new paragraph in the history of NHRA Pro Stock on the way to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship, but nothing he accomplished last season came easy. En route to becoming the most winning driver in the…
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Monster Energy, Flav-R-Pac sign multi-year extension with John Force Racing

Monster Energy and Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables will continue to share primary sponsorship of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster after the signing of a multiyear extension with John Force Racing.
25 Jan 2022
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John Force Racing
Monster Energy and Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables will continue to share primary sponsorship of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster.  After a successful 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season that featured 12 No. 1…
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NHRA announces eight-race 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule

NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's Hot Rod Reunions.
24 Jan 2022
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NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature thrilling racing action, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing,…
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DSR expands Factory Stock Showdown program with addition of Warren Walcher

Don Schumacher Racing has added a third team to its 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series lineup with the addition of Warren Walcher to the organization’s championship-winning program.
24 Jan 2022
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Warren Walcher
Don Schumacher Racing has added a third team to its 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series lineup with the addition of Warren Walcher to the organization’s championship-winning program. Walcher, who will campaign a third 2021…
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Tickets now on sale for prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is set to take place Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
24 Jan 2022
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Indy
Tickets are now on sale for the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is set to take place Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The race serves as the 16th of 22…
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Behind the scenes as John Force Racing teams prepare for season's start

Crew chiefs David Grubnic, Jimmy Prock, and Tim Fabrisi discuss their ongoing work on their respective John Force Racing entries in anticipation of the start of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season launch in Pomona.
23 Jan 2022
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Alex Laughlin will compete in Pro Stock with Powerbuilt Tools at first two races

Alex Laughlin, who made his Top Fuel debut last season, will be back in a Pro Stock car for the first two stops of the 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series with Powerbuilt Tools as the primary sponsor on the Prusiensky Racing Dodge Dart. Laughlin still plans to compete in Top Fuel later this season.
21 Jan 2022
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Alex Laughlin
Alex Laughlin, who made his Top Fuel debut last season, will be back in a Pro Stock car for the first two stops of the 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series.  Laughlin, four-time NHRA national event winner, will start the season in Pomona,…
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Bartone Bros. Racing adds Talon Air, road racing team to stable

Talon Air, an industry-leading private jet service company, has partnered with three-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion team owner Tony Bartone and the Bartone Bros. Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car.
21 Jan 2022
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Bartone Bros. Racing
Talon Air, an industry-leading private jet service company, has partnered with three-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion team owner Tony Bartone and the Bartone Bros. Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car. With race schedules that span from Pomona,…
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Powerbuilt Tools to ride with Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso in Pomona, Phoenix

Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will begin her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series professional career with Powerbuilt Tools sponsoring her Chevrolet Camaro at the historic Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and NHRA Arizona Nationals.
21 Jan 2022
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Camrie Caruso
Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will begin her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional career with a lot of power under the hood and all over her Jerry Haas-built Chevrolet Camaro. With new crew chief Jim Yates calling the shots, Caruso…
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Sportsman standout Jeff Taylor enters 2022 in hot pursuit of career win No. 50

As he reflects on his incredible career, four-time world champion Jeff Taylor is focused on an emotional and important milestone, career win No. 50.
21 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor took only a few minutes to savor his most recent victory at the season-ending 2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals before his thoughts drifted to his next victory, and what it will ultimately mean to him.   With 49 wins, Taylor is on the…
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Vance & Hines boosts Pro Stock Motorcycle contingency program

Vance & Hines has announced its largest and most extensive contingency support program for motorcycle racers, including riders in the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category.
21 Jan 2022
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Karen Stoffer
Vance & Hines has announced its largest and most extensive contingency support program for motorcycle racers, including riders in the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category. The contingency sponsorships, offered in partnership with…
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Freshly ground, polished, and prepped racing surface will await Pomona racers

Ahead of the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, the racing surface at Auto Club Pomona Raceway has been freshly ground and polished and ready to be prepped.
20 Jan 2022
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Pomona
Racers attending the 62nd Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will be greeted with a freshly ground, polished, and prepped racing surface that figures to help racers achieve both improved performances and consistent…
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Good decisions have set Paul Lee up for success heading into the 2022 season

Funny Car veteran Paul Lee will hit the ground running in 2022 with a fresh chassis, a new assistant crew chief in respected Dustin Heim, and the same can-do attitude that has marked his 18-year Funny Car career.
20 Jan 2022
Kelly Wade
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Paul Lee
The past two seasons of drag racing have been something else. For 18-year Funny Car veteran Paul Lee, good fortune waxed and waned as he raced all 11 of the events in 2020 and then 15 of 20 last year in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.…
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