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#StumpBob: Which Top Fuel driver won a national event after failing to qualify?
Which driver won an NHRA national event in Top Fuel after being a DNQ? NHRA historian and statistician Bob Frey cannot be stumped!
Well, you must be talking about one of my favorite people, a Drag Racing Hall of Fame member and a guy who drove one of the baddest (if that’s a word) Top Fuel cars of his era: Clayton Harris.
At the 1973 Summernationals in Englishtown,…
Fanfest, driver autograph session set for Oct. 7 prior to Texas NHRA FallNationals
As part of the Stampede of Speed Fanfest preceding the Texas NHRA FallNationals, stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will take part in an autograph session Thursday, Oct. 7, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie, Texas.
As part of the Stampede of Speed Fanfest preceding the Texas NHRA FallNationals, stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will take part in an autograph session Thursday, Oct. 7, at…
Stampede of Speed offers six days of racing around Texas NHRA FallNationals
Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
“No one has ever put together a multiday schedule as…
Annual DRAW auction to take place Saturday of Texas NHRA FallNationals
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals. DRAW also will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles throughout the event.
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host its single biggest fund-raising activity of the year, the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
The auction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9,…
Countdown spoiler Josh Hart making his presence known in Top Fuel playoffs
Top Fuel rookie Josh Hart didn't run enough races to make the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, but with a win in Charlotte and a second-round defeat of points leader Brittany Force in St. Louis, he and crew chief Ron Douglas are playing the spoiler role.
Five things we learned from the NHRA Midwest Nationals
With three races down and four to go in the Countdown to the Championship, here are five things we learned from the St. Louis event.
The 2021 season isn’t over yet, but we can see the finish line on the horizon which means it’s not an exaggeration to call the NHRA Midwest Nationals one of the most important events of the year. Not surprisingly, this year’s edition delivered a lot…
Aaron Stanfield claims Factory Stock championship with Midwest Nationals win
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway, 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown title on the way to his second victory of the season.
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown when his closest competitors, David Barton and…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday Gallery
The final day of the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis did not disappoint and our National Dragster photographers were there to capture every dramatic moment.
Hagan distances himself from the Funny Car field with third win of 2021
After returning from a bout with COVID, Matt Hagan survives a Funny Car slugfest to claim first St. Louis title and recapture the points lead.
Matt Hagan came into the NHRA Midwest Nationals just five points out of the lead in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive Funny Car points battles in years. He’s leaving St. Louis with a somewhat generous 59 point advantage over the…
By two-thousandths of a second, Enders gets fourth Pro Stock win of the season
Following a dramatic final round win over Dallas Glenn, Erica Enders claims her fourth win of the season and takes back the Pro Stock points lead.
Pro Stock racing has always been close, but few races have been as close, or as dramatic as the St. Louis final round featuring Erica Enders and Dallas Glenn. Enders won her 33rd career race and fourth season but the margin of victory at the finish…
Torrence back on top following ninth Top Fuel win of the season
Three-time Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence reclaims the points lead following a final round win over Mike Salinas in St. Louis.
Steve Torrence says he doesn’t count points, and there is certainly no reason to doubt him, but the three-time Top Fuel world champ clearly didn’t enjoy coughing up the points lead last week in Charlotte when he lost in the semifinals of the DeWalt…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday News and Notes
News and Notes from final eliminations day at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more!
News and Notes from final eliminations day at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more!
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Wow. Just wow.
That was the reaction of most…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview
It's raceday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis we’re expecting another capacity crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway as the Countdown to the Championship kicked into high gear. Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson are the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Here's what you need to know.
It's raceday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis we’re expecting another capacity crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway as the Countdown to the Championship kicked into high gear. Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson are the leaders…
Brittany Force, Steve Torrence battle during Midwest Nationals qualifying
Top Fuel championship contenders Steve Torrence and Brittany Force waged a back-and-forth battle during qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals to set them up for Sunday's final eliminations.
Salinas and Anderson hold on to top spots in St. Louis; Hagan bumps Capps
Friday night leaders Mike Salinas and Greg Anderson held on to the top spots during final pro qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway while Matt Hagan nudged teammate Ron Capps from the top spot in Funny Car.
Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson will lead their prospective pro fields into the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Salinas and Anderson set the pace during Friday’s opening qualifying session in Top Fuel and Pro…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday Gallery
Saturday was a great day to take photographs at World Wide Technology Raceway and our National Dragster photographers took advantage to capture all the color and excitement of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
Bo Butner is back in Pro Stock, but don’t call it a comeback
Past NHRA world champion Bo Butner makes his long-awaited return to the Pro Stock class this weekend behind the wheel of an Elite Motorsports Camaro.
The Pro Stock entry list for the NHRA Midwest Nationals got a lot more interesting last week when former World Champ Bo Butner’s name appeared on it. While Butner officially announced his return during a press conference last month in…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview
Friday’s opening qualifying rounds at World Wide Technology Raceway produced a number of great performances and Saturday promises to deliver even more.
The St. Louis event represents the third event in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which means for many NHRA pro teams, it’s a make or break weekend. The championship battles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock are wide open which means…
Good opening day for rookie Top Fuel ace Josh Hart at Midwest Nationals
Fresh off his Top Fuel win at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina nationals, his second victory of the season, rookie Josh Hart and the R&L Carriers team opened their account Friday at the Midwest Nationals with a strong pass.
McPhillips and Bellemeur adds wins in Race 2 of Virginia doubleheader
Jim Kimbrough, Joe Lisa, and Cody Phillips led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Virginia Motorsports Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Rich McPhillips Jr., Phoenixville, Pa., 5.124, 282.54 def.…
NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Gallery
NHRA's photographers canvased the pit area and starting line of World Wide Technology Raceway to bring you all the Friday action from the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here are some of our favorite images.
Friday leaders at NHRA Midwest Nationals include Salinas, Capps and Anderson
Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson grab early leads after an exciting day of professional qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson grab early leads after an exciting day of professional qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Salinas wowed the crowed in St. Louis with a 3.652 in his Scrappers dragster to take the provisional…
See it here! Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown qualifying from St. Louis
The Motor City battles it out at the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals where 1,500-hp factory race cars will battle it out for a Wally—and to influence the cars race fans buy next week!
See the complete results from the session right HERE.
Plus! Go inside the Constant Aviation Factory Stock…
Nitro Time Machine: Gary Scelzi wins Top Fuel at 1998 St. Louis race
It took a while for Gary Scelzi to get his first Top Fuel win in the 1998 season, and it finally came in St. Louis, where he defeated Kenny Bernstein in the final round.
Watch now! Summit Racing Equipment Series eliminations from NHRA Midwest Nationals
Local Motorcycle ET, Sportsman ET, Pro ET, and Super Pro ET heroes take the World Wide Technology Raceway stage and compete at the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals in St Louis. See Friday's eliminations—right here!
Motorcycle ET, Sportsman ET, and Pro ET—Round 1
Super Pro ET—Round 1
Motorcycle ET, Sportsman ET, and Pro ET—Semifinals
Super Pro ET—Semifinals
Finals
Rising Pro Stock star Kyle Koretsky riding impressive late-season surge into St. Louis
Fresh off his first win in Charlotte, Pro Stock's Kyle Koretsky suddenly finds himself in the thick of the battle for the Camping World NHRA world championship.
Kyle Koretsky had come close to his first career Pro Stock win on two recent occasions, setting the stage for his triumph last weekend in Charlotte. The rising star in the class picked up his first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory a…
Piper, Schmall, Montford, Roetto earn Division 5 Summit Series Finals victories
Todd Piper, Brandon Schmall, Ryan Montford, and Patrick Roetto earned berths for the National championship battle with their wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals.Super Pro ROC champ Mike Secrest will be the division;s wild card entry.
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Todd Piper, Wamego, Kan., '14 Racecraft RED, 7.407, 175.39 def. Darin Seeger, Raymond, Iowa, '02 Nelson…
Smith, Riedel, Martinez, and Baugh headed to Las Vegas after Division 4 wins
Nicholas Smith, Jeff Riedel, Adam Martinez, and David Baugh scored victories at the Division 4 Summit Racing Series ET Finals and earned berths for the National Championship showdown. Pro ROC winner Benny Gossett also will attend as the division's wild card.
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Nicholas Smith, Altus, Okla., '00 Dragster, 4.634, 146.63 def. Wayne Gibson, Weatherford, Texas, '00…
Buckley, Honsted, Balcom, and Sheppeard will represent Division 3 in Las Vegas
Wes Buckley, Doug Honsted, Codie Balcom, and Garreth Sheppeard emerged as winners at the NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals and will take part in the National Championships in Las Vegas in late October. Motorcycle ROC winner Wesley Wells will be the division's wild card entry.
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals:
SUPER PRO
Wes Buckley, Genoa, Ohio, '80 Z28, 6.025, 113.70 def. Nick Wallace, Edinburgh, Ind., '16 American, foul.…
TJ Zizzo brings new attitude to NHRA Midwest Nationals
Popular Top Fuel independent TJ Zizzo looking forward to familiar confines of Wide World Technology Raceway, which he now considers his home track.
For the sixth time in over 15 years TJ Zizzo will be competing at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The Top Fuel independent who last year raced to his first final round at the NHRA Summernationals in Indianapolis, will be…