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Sunday news and notes from the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals

News and notes during final eliminations at Bandimere Speedway. This will be updated throughout the remainder of the event.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
news and notes
In case you missed it last night, the final qualifying session for racers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service featured a lot of drama, perhaps more than it should have. Defending series…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Following two days of intense qualifying, NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pros will battle it out for Wallys on the first leg of the annual Western Swing.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
The on-track action at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil has been furious during two days of qualifying, but the real story of the event (so far) is the overflow crowds that packed Bandimere Speedway on Friday and…
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J.R. Gray walks away from Pro Mod crash at Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals

During the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil, J.R. Gray Jr.’s car made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to a stop. He exited the car under his own power.
17 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Gray
 
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Saturday, capturing the on and off-track action of the second day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
17 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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D'Agnolo doubles at twin JEGS Speed Week events at National Trail Raceway

Peter D'Agnolo scored twice at National Trail Raceway, winning the JEGS SPORTSnationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division event.
17 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at National Trail Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.253, 278.17  def. Rich…
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Force, Hagan and Smith lead the way after thrilling nighttime qualifying in Denver

The fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals and Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith begin final eliminations as the top seeds in their respective categories
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
The fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals and Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith will begin final eliminations as the top seeds in their respective categories As expected, Saturday’s nighttime qualifying session at…
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Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer celebrate 25 years of success in Denver

At the 1996 Mile-High Nationals, Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer helped make history in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. A quarter-century later they are still going strong and the class has become a home for some of NHRA’s most competitive female racers.
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Angelle and Karen
At the 1996 Mile-High Nationals, Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer made history in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. A quarter-century later they are still going strong and the class has become a home for some of NHRA’s most competitive female racers…
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Champions crowned at JDRL Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol

Camden Teel headlined the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft, outlasting the 6-9 age group to sweep the 2021 Conference Finals events in that category
17 Jul 2021
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
Camden Teel Jr. Dragster
Camden Teel made it a clean sweep of 2021 Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 6-9 age group at the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft. Teel added the Eastern Conference Finals…
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Shawn Fink and his vintage '55 Chevy dominate Mile-High No Time Shootout

Shawn Fink, a veteran of popular “Drag and Drive” events such as Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, added another title to his resumé when he wheeled his vintage ’55 Chevy to a win in the Mile-High No Time Shootout, a special event held during Friday qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
No Time
Shawn Fink, a veteran of popular “Drag and Drive” events such as Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, added another title to his resumé when he wheeled his vintage ’55 Chevy to a win in the Mile-High No Time Shootout, a special…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s opening round of under-the-lights pro qualifying presented a challenge to NHRA’s pro teams, but they’ll have two more shots today to conquer Bandimere Speedway as the fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
Friday’s opening round of under-the-lights pro qualifying presented a challenge to NHRA’s pro teams, but they’ll have two more shots today to conquer Bandimere Speedway as the fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals. There were…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Friday, capturing the on and off-track action of the opening day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
16 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Nighttime is the right time for Torrence, Hagan, and Smith on Friday in Denver

After a one-year absence, Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. On Friday, Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Steve Johnson turned in the quickest performances in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively.
16 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
After a one-year absence, the hills surrounding Denver’s Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge/SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. During Friday’s thrilling…
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16 Jul 2021
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Rested and ready, Clay Millican is prepared to make up for lost time

After sitting out the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Clay Millican is ready to resume the fight to make the Countdown to the Championship in Top Fuel.
16 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Clay Millican
First and foremost, Clay Millican is feeling much better after an inner-ear infection forced him to withdraw from the recent Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. For those who might not remember, Millican made a qualifying attempt on…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Friday preview

It’s been two years since the sounds of nitro-burning engines resonated through the Rocky Mountains surrounding picturesque Bandimere Speedway, and to suggest that Denver fans are eager for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series would be a large understatement.
16 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
It’s been two years since the sounds of nitro-burning engines resonated through the Rocky Mountains surrounding picturesque Bandimere Speedway and to suggest that Denver fans are eager for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Mile-high racing a whole new experience for Pro Mod rookie J.R. Gray

Every race during the 2021 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been a first-time experience for standout rookie J.R. Gray. But this weekend will present an entirely new level of challenges for Gray.
16 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Gray
Every race during the 2021 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been a first-time experience for standout rookie J.R. Gray. But this weekend will present an entirely new level of challenges…
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Tricky Tipster: The Rocky Mountain Way

The variables that define Bandimere Speedway often make for some interesting outcomes and the track has been the site of some of NHRA’s biggest upsets. Then again, those who have their act together tend to do very well in Denver which helps explain why Steve Torrence once again gets our top billing. Torrence is joined at the top by Robert Hight (Funny Car), Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Jose Gonzales (Pro Mod).
16 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Robert Hight
The variables that define Bandimere Speedway often make for some interesting outcomes and the track has been the site of some of NHRA’s biggest upsets. Then again, those who have their act together tend to do very well in Denver which helps explain…
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NHRA Insider podcast: Hey, new guy!

Alex Laughlin joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the stunning news that he will be racing Top Fuel this weekend as part of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
16 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  Alex Laughlin joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the stunning news that he will be racing Top Fuel this weekend as part of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. The move came in a pinch when sponsor…
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Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Makes First Appearance at NHRA Mile-High Nationals

History will be made at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals this weekend when the competitors in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown race at Bandimere Speedway for the first time.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
For Chevrolet COPO Camaro and Dodge Mopar Challenger Drag Pak teams this will be their maiden runs on the mountainside at the historic track located 25 minutes west of Denver. The challenges of racing at altitude combined with the competitive nature…
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D'Agnolo, Decker, and Morris lead winners list at JEGS SPORTSnationals

Peter D'Agnolo grabbed the victory in Comp and was joined by a winner's list that also included Ricky Decker, T.C. Morris, as the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals raced to completion at National Trail Raceway.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
sportsnationals
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Peter D'Agnolo, Rochester, N.Y., '10 Cobalt, D/SMA, 8.374, 148.64  def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 RED, C/…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle riders eager to become first to sweep Western Swing

Pro Stock Motorcycle riders will get an opportunity to compete in all three races in the Western Swing, offering the first official chance for a Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to win a trio of events on the famed and rigorous trip out west. 
15 Jul 2021
Josh Hachat
Feature
Western Swing
Back in 2007, Matt Smith won consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle races in Denver and Sonoma, making it as close as someone could get in the two-wheeled category to sweeping the Western Swing because the class never raced in Seattle. Eddie…
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Nitro Time Machine: Tony Pedregon goes the distance at 1999 Denver race

Tony Pedregon lost five straight races to his boss, John Force, to start the 1999 season but he began to even the score in Denver en route a convincing win at the Mile-High Nationals.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Tony Pedregon
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NHRA Rookie of the Year contender? Walk 1,000 feet with Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn

From crewmember for Jason Line, to Pro Stock's Wally winner at the 2021 Charlotte four-wide. Did he ever think success would come that soon? "Honestly, I was trying to win my first one," said Dallas Glenn.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dallas Glenn
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Cruz Pedregon looks to keep rolling at Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals

Coming off his first victory in more than three years, Cruz Pedregon is headed to one of his favorite tracks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series feeling as good as he has in a long time.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cruz Pedregon
Coming off his first victory in more than three years, Cruz Pedregon is headed to one of his favorite tracks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series feeling as good as he has in a long time. The two-time Funny Car world champ won the most…
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Bonfield Event Park becomes eighth NHRA member track in Canada

Bonfield Event Park in Ontario has become the eighth NHRA member track in Canada and the fifth within NHRA’s Division 1. It also marks NHRA’s 11th international location.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Bonfield Event Park
Bonfield Event Park in Ontario has become the eighth NHRA member track in Canada and the fifth within NHRA’s Division 1. It also marks NHRA’s 11th international location. Bonfield Event Park sees racing competition from cars, trucks, and sleds.…
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Watch the JEGS Speed Week doubleheader action for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and companion Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15.
15 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
JEGS Speed Week
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and companion Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15. Fans…
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Nitro Time Machine: Eddie Hill takes a wild ride at the 1992 Denver race

At the 1992 Denver race, Eddie Hill and Clayton Harris each had their fair share of troubles in their round one match-up. Hill got the win, but it came with a price as you'll see in our latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
14 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Eddie Hill
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Alexis DeJoria keeps moving forward as she tries to close in on first win of 2021

As Alexis DeJoria heads to Denver to start her first NHRA Western Swing since 2017, she’s got nothing but positives regarding the solid Funny Car season she’s enjoyed this year.
14 Jul 2021
Josh Hachat
Feature
Alexis DeJoria
As Alexis DeJoria heads to Denver to start her first NHRA Western Swing since 2017, she’s got nothing but positives regarding the solid Funny Car season she’s enjoyed this year. The team has built up a run of steady performances, including a…
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Mopar Funny Car team readies for Western Swing kickoff at Mile-High Nationals

Heading into the Western Swing, crew chief Dickie Venables is confident that the Mopar Funny Car team has turned the corner and soon will be powering driver Matt Hagan to his first win of the season.
14 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
 
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Houston Raceway Park to end 35-year legacy after 2022 NHRA national event

NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event. NHRA is looking at other venues to fill the spot of the Houston event in future NHRA seasons. 
14 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Houston Raceway Park
NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event.  As NHRA looks to the future, the leadership team continues its conversations with Tulsa…
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