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Track records continue to fall this year for NHRA Top Fuel star Brittany Force, but the defending Top Fuel world champion is still after her first victory of the 2023 campaign, and this weekend’s busy Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals would be an ideal time to get it.

NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart regularly answers technical questions from fans about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.

In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific Raceways in Washington. 

NHRA legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be the grand marshal at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, where he will take part in several fan activities and appearances.

In a concerted effort to hire both pilots and mechanics, Kalitta Air Careers will adorn Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster starting with this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Wash.

The 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals may have been the final NHRA national event at Bandimere Speedway, but it went out with a bang with record-breaking action, upsets, and high drama.

With a new date on the famed NHRA Western Swing and the debut appearance of Pro Stock Motorcycle, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to power into Pacific Raceways for the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 21-23.

Mark Griffin debuted the first bottled-air Top Sportsman car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. In this segment of NHRA’s popular “Attention in the Pits” series, NHRA’s Joe Castello and Griffin walk you through how it all works.

It was all one would expect and more, and we're already missing Thunder Mountain. After 65 years in the business, Bandimere Speedway experienced a send-off we won't ever forget. Here are five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California unveiled a new display permanent honoring NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme with a private grand opening July 13 attended by his racing friends and NHRA staff.

Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

Led by Troy Galbraith, Mark Nowicki, and Tyler Bohannon, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions were crowned as the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returned to scenic National Trail Raceway.

Photos from Sunday at the final event held at Bandimere Speedway, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

Matt Hagan picked up the victory at the final Bandimere Speedway NHRA national event. Clay Millican, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera also won on Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at the 43rd Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

For the third consecutive day, the NHRA and officials from Bandimere Speedway have announced a sellout crowd at this weekend’s 43rd and final Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

After four rounds of qualifying at picturesque Bandimere Speedway, drivers in all four Professional categories have found their positions and first-round partners, and they're ready to race for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals trophy. 

Images from Saturday, as shot by NHRA and National Dragster photographers at Bandimere Speedway's Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

Qualifying for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals was tied up neatly with a thunderous track record-setting run by Brittany Force, and Dodge-campaigner Matt Hagan sealed the deal on his 50th Funny Car No. 1. Erica Enders and Hector Arana Jr. also earned the top spot in their respective classes to celebrate Bandimere Speedway's 65th anniversary.

The exhilarating Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place during Saturday qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, and Justin Ashley, Matt Hagan, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Matt Smith emerged as winners. They'll take home the cash and bank valuable bonus points that will come into play when the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin. 

Connor Boyd (age 6-9), Jesse Varner (10), Easton Hodge (11), Joey Torchia (12), Dylan MacNicol (13), Jude Kersnason (14), Dexter Gomez (15), Logan Grayson (16-17), and Beech Bend Raceway Park (team) took top honors during the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.

In 65 years of hosting drag racing, Bandimere Speedway has become home for many. For eight-time Pro Stock winner Chris McGaha, the historic facility is where it all began.

The final day of qualifying for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals will set the field in all four classes, but it will also serve as a thrilling race-within-a-race as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is contested. 

NHRA legend and International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Bernstein fired up Antron Brown's Top Fueler for the first qualifying session at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

Mike Coughlin and Chip Beverett led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at National Trail Raceway.

The first day of qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals saw Dodge Direct Connection Funny Car racer Matt Hagan grab the provisional pole, while Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) nabbed the top spot in their respective classes.

Troy Galbraith, Mark Nowicki, and Tyler Bohannon led the list of winners at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.

Kim Parker and Brian Hough took Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip.

What did our NHRA National Dragster photographers see on Friday at Bandimere Speedway? Click through this photo gallery and find out.