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At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions 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.

With a Top Fuel win and Funny Car runner-up at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Tony Stewart Racing is flying high heading into the three-race Western Swing. Crew chiefs Neal Strasbaugh and Dickie Venables talk about the long road ahead.

Blake Alexander, Matt Hartford, and Hector Arana Jr. all went WFO following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. 

On this special day of independence, the NHRA sends its warmest wishes to all Americans, celebrating the spirit of liberty and unity that defines our nation.

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads to legendary Bandimere Speedway for the last time, as the final Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is set to take place July 14-16 on famed Thunder Mountain.

Treating fans as guests and providing them with the best possible experience is what Summit Motorsports Park is all about. Find out where this family secret comes from, and why it matters.

Eighteen Funny Car drivers have done something that even the great John Force never has (and likely never will) do: Win in both Funny Car and Top Fuel. With his Funny Car win at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Blake Alexander became the latest driver to win in both classes at an NHRA national event. 

Close races are heartbreaking for the loser, but outstanding for the winner and fans cheering them on. See the four closest finishes from "America's Dragstrip" in Norwalk.

The NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with eight prestigious Telly awards and one platinum Viddy award for video and television across all screens.

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Blake Alexander, Lauren Freer, and Brittany Force join host Brian Lohnes to talk about awesome success in Norwalk, making history as an NHRA drag racer, and the potential to win the first-ever Driver of the Year ESPY for an NHRA competitor. 

The 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was packed with exciting moments, including first-of-the-season wins by Leah Pruett and Blake Alexander, upsets, and wild twists. Here’s a quick video look back.

While no one can ever be "prepared" for a nitro engine explosion, for every successful Funny Car racer, it's not a matter of if it happens—but when.

Reigning NHRA Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force has been nominated for the 2023 ESPYS Best Driver Award for her record-breaking performance during her 2022 championship season.

Lauren Freer became the 30th driver to double up at an NHRA national event and the first woman to accomplish the feat when she claimed the Super Comp and Super Gas titles at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.

Joe Castello and Greg Stanfield walk us through an all-new NHRA Factory X presented by Holley racecar.

Ten champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, led by Lauren Freer, who won in both Super Comp and Super Gas, the first female to double up in national event competition.

Historically, Summit Motorsports Park has pulled out all the stops for their annual NHRA affair, and this season was no different. Competitors had a grand stage on which to flourish, and they most certainly took full advantage. Here are five takeaways from Norwalk.

What did our NHRA National Dragster photographers see on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park? Click through this photo gallery and find out.

Pro Mod standout Jason Scruggs picked up his first career victory in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Stephen Bell and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro picked up their first victory of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.

The coveted Summit Motorsports Park ice cream scoop trophy was hoisted joyously by Blake Alexander in Norwalk. It's been a long time coming for Alexander, who earned his first win at the facility in 2018. Leah Pruett garnered her first victory for Tony Stewart Racing, while Matt Hartford and Hector Arana Jr. each scooped up their first wins of the season.

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park

Qualifying is complete, the ladders are set, and raceday has arrived at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Drivers in all four Professional categories are armed and ready to chase Wallys and the famed and coveted Summit Motorsports Park ice cream scoop trophy.

Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Deric Kramer, and Angie Smith each collected Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victories during Saturday qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.

Aiden Rizner raced to his second straight NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals title at Bandimere Speedway to headline the first of two national events for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.

Qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is complete, and the fields are set. Leah Pruett was able to keep the No. 1 that she nabbed early in Top Fuel, while Funny Car's Bob Tasca III and Pro Stock's Matt Hartford edged out the Friday low qualifiers. Gaige Herrera kept his streak of low qualifier awards alive in Pro Stock Motorcycle. 

NHRA National Dragster photographers nabbed many fine photos on Saturday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here is a small sampling.

This all-new category of race cars will win you over with a single burnout! Check out Greg Stanfield's Camaro, the first NHRA Factory X presented by Holley car to make a pass at a national event.