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Jim Dunn Racing adds Colorado Jack Snacks sponsorship for 2023 season

Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car and hauler will be sporting new graphics for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season that will include Colorado Jack Popcorn.  
06 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jim Dunn Racing
The Jim Dunn Racing hauler recently left Southern California to make its way across the U.S. to compete in the season-opening NHRA race in Gainesville this weekend. The team will be sporting new graphics on its hauler, as well as on the Nitro Funny…
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John Force Racing Funny Car teams geared up for start of 2023 season

Crew chiefs Jimmy Prock and Danny Hood talk about offseason moves and preseason plans for their respective John Force Racing teams heading into this week's season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
06 Mar 2023
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John Force Racing
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Summit continues title sponsorship of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League

Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Young racers will again have the opportunity to compete in exciting eight-car shootouts that will be held at seven different NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events.
06 Mar 2023
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
Summit Racing Equipment will again be the title sponsor of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, for the upcoming 2023 season.   A longtime supporter of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag…
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Arana Racing will run full Pro Stock Motorcycle season with GETTRX

GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., will sponsor Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team for a full 2023 season.
06 Mar 2023
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News
Hector Arana
The fastest name in credit card processing, GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., returns to the world’s fastest motorsport for the second consecutive season with Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team…
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Watch pre-event Gatornationals testing for free Monday-Wednesday on NHRA.tv

NHRA will provide free streaming coverage on NHRA.tv of testing from Gainesville Raceway in advance of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Monday through Wednesday.
05 Mar 2023
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testing
NHRA will provide free streaming coverage on NHRA.tv of testing from Gainesville Raceway in advance of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Monday through Wednesday leading into the Camping World Drag Racing Series season opener. Presenting…
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Stage is set for final Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park

The last “Duel in the Desert” is set for Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, as the final NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place on March 24-26 at the facility just outside of Phoenix.
05 Mar 2023
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NHRA Arizona Nationals
The last “Duel in the Desert” is set for Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, as the final NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place on March 24-26 at the facility just outside of Phoenix. The 38th and final NHRA Arizona Nationals marks the second race…
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RoofTec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash coming to Indy; bonus fund returns

NHRA and Rooftec, owned by veteran NHRA sportsman and Pro Stock competitor Rodger Brogdon, have partnered for a unique bonus program set to take place at the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
03 Mar 2023
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RoofTec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash
NHRA and Rooftec, owned by veteran NHRA sportsman and Pro Stock competitor Rodger Brogdon, have partnered for a unique bonus program set to take place at the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
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Nataas, Gill lead Division 2 winners at Baby Gators at Gainesville Raceway

Julie Nataas and Matt Gill led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action with the eighth annual Baby Gators at Gainesville Raceway.
03 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Lucas Oil Event Results, News
Division 2
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division's eighth annual Baby Gators: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.202, 280.89  def. Cody Krohn,…
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Callout first-timers Prock, Hart and Millican look to make noise in Gainesville

The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout is back to help kick off the season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, and with it comes a trio of first-time competitors in the specialty race.
03 Mar 2023
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News
Prock
The Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout is back in 2023 to help kick off the season at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, and with it comes a trio of first-time competitors in the specialty race.…
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Remembering Walt Rhoades

Walt Rhoades, who had a successful NHRA career in nitro-, alcohol-, and gas-burning dragsters, passed away earlier this week, bringing to a close an amazingly diverse career.
03 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Remembering Walt Rhoades
Whether you love your dragsters with nitro in the tank, alcohol flowing through the fuel lines, or gasoline combusting in the cylinder, Walt Rhoades was probably your kind of guy. Rhoades, who had a successful NHRA career in nitro-, alcohol-,…
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Spittin' Fire and Talking Gators with Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna

NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about how testing has gone, what teams should be better than they were in 2022, and which teams have made the most waves in testing.
02 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Podcast
  On this pre-Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast, NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about how testing…
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NHRA Pro Mod to feature new playoff-style points competition in 2023

Finish Line Consultants and NHRA officials have announced a new points system will be introduced for the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports during the 2023 season. 
02 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Pro Mod
Finish Line Consultants and NHRA officials have announced a new points system will be introduced for the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports during the 2023 season.  The Road to the Championship will…
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Jackie Fricke doesn’t lack for motivation as she begins Top Alcohol Dragster title chase

After a couple of near-misses, and a good deal of personal reflection, Jackie Fricke believes she's finally ready to contend for the Top Alcohol Dragster world title.
02 Mar 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Jackie Fricke
Two years ago, Jackie Fricke came within one run of winning the Top Alcohol Dragster world title. At the fall Las Vegas event, Fricke squared off against Rachel Meyer in a winner-take-all final round for the title. Fricke made a decent run with a 5.…
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Scott Palmer and Right Trailers Nationwide team up for Gatornationals

Right Trailers Nationwide will back NHRA Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
02 Mar 2023
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Scott Palmer
Right Trailers Nationwide will back Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. With a shared history and love for the sport of drag racing, Palmer and Right Trailers’ Michael Scott came to the conclusion…
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Watch this weekend's Division 2 'Baby Gators' Lucas Oil event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series "Baby Gators" event from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
01 Mar 2023
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News
Baby Gators
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series "Baby Gators" event from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Gainesville are Moser, Summit, Strange…
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Drag Pak racer AJ Berge to fly the iconic Ramchargers colors in 2023

Longtime Mopar Sportsman Racer and Gen 3 Hemi tuning guru AJ Berge will run the iconic Ramchargers colors on his 2021 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown races in 2023.
01 Mar 2023
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News
Ramchargers
Longtime Mopar Sportsman Racer and Gen 3 Hemi tuning guru AJ Berge will run the iconic Ramchargers colors on his 2021 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown races and in NMCA Holley EFI Factory Super Cars class in 2023.…
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Bogan takes early lead in Rooftec Competition eliminator bonus fund points

Monty Bogan Jr. drove his way to victory and the early points lead for the Rooftec Competition Eliminator Bonus as NHRA's Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
01 Mar 2023
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Monty Bogan
Monty Bogan Jr. drove his way to victory and the early points lead for the Rooftec Competition Eliminator Bonus as NHRA's Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La. Bogan carries a 19-point lead over…
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Right Trailers to sponsor NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Conference Finals events

For the second straight year, Right Trailers will be the title sponsor of the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver and the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.
01 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Series Program Info
Right Trailers Jr Conference Finals
For the second straight year, Right Trailers will be the title sponsor of the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver and the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.…
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Austin Prock and new crew chief Chris Cunningham are ready for 2023 season

Former NHRA Rookie of the Year Austin Prock enters the 2023 season with a lot of momentum after his victory at the 2022 season finale and with new crew chief Chris Cunningham joining the team. Hear from both of them in this exclusive interview.
01 Mar 2023
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Austin Prock
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This time, Joey Gladstone is aiming for the Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

After last season’s three victories and impressive second-place finish, Pro Stock Motorcycle's Joey Gladstone believes there’s nowhere to go but up.
01 Mar 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Joey Gladstone
A year ago, Joey Gladstone was the guy who should have won an NHRA national event title, but he somehow remained winless despite a wealth of talent and some of the best equipment available. That’s not the case anymore. Things have changed a…
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Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn reset and ready to defend Gatornationals title

The launch of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins in a special place for third-year Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn.
28 Feb 2023
Kelly Wade
Feature
Dallas Glenn
The launch of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series begins in a special place for third-year Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn. He'll start a fresh campaign alongside his competitors at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, a race that Glenn…
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Alex Laughlin, on the transition from Top Fuel to Funny Car and lessons learned

Former Pro Stock and Top Fuel driver Alex Laughlin, the new driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, shares his views and emotions following his initial runs in the class in testing.
28 Feb 2023
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Alex Laughlin
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Top Fuel's Josh Hart will host Gatornats FanFest, autograph session March 8

2021 NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel winner Josh Hart is hosting the inaugural Gatornationals FanFest on Wednesday, March 8, at Burnyzz Speed Shop in Ocala, Fla., featuring a car show, live music, food trucks, and a driver autograph session.
28 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Gatornationals FanFest
Ocala, Fla.-based Top Fuel driver and 2021 NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel winner Josh Hart is hosting the inaugural Gatornationals FanFest on Wednesday, March 8, from 6-9 p.m. at Burnyzz Speed Shop (1 Aspen Road, Ocala, FL) in advance of the season-…
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Madi Turley named first member of DHDR Developmental Driver program

David H. Davies, owner and primary driver for D H Davies Racing, has named Madi Turley, from Rutledge, Tenn., as the first member of the DHDR Developmental Driver program.
27 Feb 2023
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Madi Turley
David H. Davies, owner and primary driver for D H Davies Racing, has named Madi Turley, from Rutledge, Tenn., as the first member of the DHDR Developmental Driver program. Sixteen-year-old Turley, also known as Mopar Madi, is currently…
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Camrie Caruso to return to Top Dragster for Baby Gators

Camrie Caruso will return to the seat of a Top Dragster prior to jumping into her Right Trailers Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stocker at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. 
27 Feb 2023
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News
Camrie Caruso
Camrie Caruso will return to the seat of a Top Dragster prior to jumping into her Right Trailers Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stocker at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.  Caruso will be piloting Mike Scott’s beautiful carbon fiber Top…
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Gatornationals Wildest Rides

From fiery Funny Cars to flipping fuelers and pirouetting Pro Stockers, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has seen its share of wild rides over the years. Here’s a look back at some of the most spectacular.
27 Feb 2023
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Wild Rides
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Longtime NHRA Division 3 track owner/operator Dallas Jones passes away

Dallas Jones, the longtime owner/operator of historic Beech Bend Raceway and other Division 3 tracks, died Feb. 25. He was 82.
27 Feb 2023
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News
Dallas Jones
(photo courtesy of Brian Wagner/Dragzine) Dallas Jones, longtime owner of Beech Bend Raceway and other Division 3 tracks, died Feb. 25. He was 82. Before they owned the track. Jones and wife Alfreda spent a lot of time at Beech Bend…
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Shane Tucker named UrPay ambassador, will race full season in Pro Stock

Pro Stock driver Shane Tucker will represent UrPay, an Australian-owned payment processing company, throughout the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series as a brand ambassador.
27 Feb 2023
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News
Shane Tucker
Pro Stock driver Shane Tucker will represent UrPay, an Australian-owned payment processing company, throughout the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series as a brand ambassador. Beginning with the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals,…
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Tony Stewart is serious about his new NHRA driving career, and winning a title

Following the announcement that he will compete for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world championship with a full season in Top Alcohol Dragster, Tony Stewart took part recently in a media roundtable to discuss his plans and goals.
27 Feb 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Tony Stewart
Motorsports legend Tony Stewart made a big splash in the NHRA waters last year with the creation of a two-car race team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with his wife, Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, and three-time Funny Car world…
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Cowie, Martin, Carter lead Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park winners

Shawn Cowie, Ray Martin, and Kevin Carter led the list of Sunday winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park/
25 Feb 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Lucas Oil Event Results, News
Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.244, 280.43  def. Joey…
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