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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show

Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
09 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show
  The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
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Holiday special: Get 20% off tickets to select NHRA national events until Dec. 24

Now through Dec. 24, NHRA is offering a holiday special on select national event tickets: a cool 20% discount. It’s the perfect holiday gift for the racing fans in your life!
08 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tickets
Now through Dec. 24, NHRA is offering a holiday special on select national event tickets: a cool 20% discount. It’s the perfect holiday gift for the racing fans in your life! Click on the event near you to be directed to the ticket offer page…
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IRP is back: Famed Indy track rebranded as Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, home of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, will transition to a new name for the 2022 season and beyond: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, marking a return to the full Indianapolis Raceway Park moniker, used from 1961 to 2005.
08 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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IRP is back
Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, home of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, will transition to a new name for the 2022 season and beyond: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The name change marks a return to the full Indianapolis Raceway Park…
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NHRA makes significant enhancements to the Street Legal program

As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, NHRA has announced several enhancements to the Street Legal program. The program will allow a broader and more diverse range of vehicles for the participants and give recognition to their on-track performance.
08 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mustang
As part of the ongoing effort to keep pace with current trends in the high-performance automotive industry, NHRA has announced several enhancements to the Street Legal program. The program will allow a broader and more diverse range of vehicles for…
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Ron Capps overcomes challenges to win second Funny Car world championship

Ron Capps won a second NHRA Camping World Funny Car world championship with new crew chiefs and new driving procedures, proving once again that he is among the elite in class history.
07 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
2021 world champion profile
Ron Capps
It’s no secret that driving a Funny Car can be daunting even under the best of conditions. A short-wheelbased, 11,000-hp nitro roller skate known to shake or smoke the tires, veer wildly around in its lane, or erupt in a volcanic engine explosion —…
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Fifth title puts Matt Smith among all-time Pro Stock Motorcycle greats

When he clinched his fifth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle title in Pomona, it was simply a validation of Matt Smith's greatness, both as a rider and a world-class tuner.
07 Dec 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
2021 world champion profile
Matt Smith
When he clinched his latest NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle title in Pomona, Matt Smith said that his goal was to be included in any discussion revolving around the class’s all-time greats. Smith believes that his career…
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Aaron Stanfield successfully defends Factory Stock Showdown championship

Following a season where he won five of six events and practically coasted to his first title in the Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, Aaron Stanfield knew that winning a second title would be difficult, but he might not have anticipated the battle that ensued in 2021. 
07 Dec 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
2021 world champion profile
Aaron Stanfield
Following a season where he won five of six events and practically coasted to his first title in the Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, Aaron Stanfield knew that winning a second title would be difficult, but he might not have…
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Dream season delivers third Comp world championship to Bruno Massel Jr.

After adapting to a new combination and solving some early mechanical gremlins, Bruno Massel Jr.joined a short list of Comp racers to win three world championships with a dominating season.
07 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
2021 world champion profile
Bruno Massel Jr.
Bruno Massel Jr. lives in two worlds. There’s Racing Bruno, a multi-time NHRA Comp world champion and aspiring Pro Stock pilot, and there’s TV Bruno, who hosts two DIY auto-buildup shows and serves as a pit reporter for NHRA on FOX national event…
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A quarter century later, Greg Stanfield wins his fifth Super Stock title

Greg Stanfield thought his days as an NHRA Super Stock champion were nothing more than a distant memory. He was mistaken. More than a quarter-century after winning his fourth Super Stock title in a five-year span, Stanfield is once again an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion.
07 Dec 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
2021 world champion profile
Greg Stanfield
Greg Stanfield thought his days as an NHRA Super Stock champion were nothing more than a distant memory.  He was mistaken.  More than a quarter-century after winning his fourth Super Stock title in a five-year span, Stanfield is once…
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AB Motorsports, Justin Ashley Racing/Davis Motorsports form racing alliances

Antron Brown's AB Motorsports and Justin Ashley Racing/Davis Motorsports have announced that they will be forming a research and development and marketing alliance between their organizations.
07 Dec 2021
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AB Motorsports, Justin Ashley Racing
In another positive move to solidify their teams’ positions as top contenders in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, AB Motorsports, led by three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, and Justin Ashley Racing/Davis Motorsports, which…
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Steve Torrence reflects on fourth Top Fuel title, looks ahead to 2022 title defense

With his fourth straight NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Steve Torrence joined a short list of drivers to create a mini-dynasty, and he spoke to NHRA’s Brian Lohnes about his season and about the challenges ahead defending his crown in 2022.
07 Dec 2021
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Steve Torrence
 
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Late-season surge carried Jimmy Lewis to Top Sportsman championship

By the time the divisional race in Houston ended in early April, Jimmy Lewis figured his chances at a championship in Top Sportsman were already finished. He was wrong.
06 Dec 2021
Josh Hachat
2021 world champion profile
Jimmy Lewis
By the time the divisional race in Houston ended in early April, Jimmy Lewis figured his chances at a championship in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers were already finished. He hurt a valve in his engine, and more than three…
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Breaking down the silliest NHRA silly season we've seen in a while

A month after the 2021 NHRA Camping World season ended in Pomona, we've already seen a wide range of team, driver, manufacturer, and sponsor announcements, making this one of the craziest "silly seasons" we've seen in a while. Here is a breakdown of what is both confirmed and rumored so far.
06 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Silly Season
  Subject Status Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan have joined the newly formed Tony Stewart Racing team. Pruett’s crew chiefs will be Neil Strasbaugh, and Hagan will continue with Dickie Venables.…
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It's all in the call: Kenny Bernstein's blower explosion at the inaugural Brainerd event

Take a trip in the Nitro Time Machine back to the inaugural Brainerd event in 1982, where the broadcast team of legendary Dave McClelland, legend-in-the-making Marty Reid, and former Top Fuel driver Carl Olson call the action on Kenny Bernstein’s blower explosion.
06 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Nitro Time Machine
 
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Indy Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Scotty Pollacheck rides off into the sunset

Scotty Pollacheck, one of Pro Stock Motorcycle’s most popular riders, has hung up his helmet with the completion of the 2021 NHRA season, leaving behind a legacy of success and determination and a thrilling breakthrough win at the 2020 U.S. Nationals.
06 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Scotty Pollacheck
Scotty Pollacheck, one of Pro Stock Motorcycle’s most popular riders, has hung up his helmet with the completion of the 2021 NHRA season, leaving behind a legacy of success and determination. Pollacheck, who earned throngs of fans for his passion…
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Tickets now on sale for 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

Tickets are now on sale for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, which takes place Aug. 12-14 at Heartland Motorsports Park as part of the upcoming 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
06 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Topeka
Tickets are on sale today for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, which takes place Aug. 12-14 at Heartland Motorsports Park as part of the upcoming 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The race is the 14th of 22…
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Greg Anderson discusses Pro Stock win record and fifth world championship

Greg Anderson became the winningest driver in Pro Stock history and collected his fifth NHRA world championship with a dramatic finish at the season finale. Anderson spoke with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his amazing season.
06 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Greg Anderson
 
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Standout rookie season for Dallas Glenn ends up far beyond expectations

Dallas Glenn entered the 2021 Pro Stock season with plenty of excitement, which is understandable considering he was making his debut in the class. But what initially started as a four-race intro to NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing ended up far beyond that.
03 Dec 2021
Josh Hachat
Feature
Dallas Glenn
Dallas Glenn entered the 2021 Pro Stock season with plenty of excitement, which is understandable considering he was making his debut in the class. But what initially started as a four-race intro to NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing…
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Time's running out to enter NHRA 70th anniversary Sweepstakes

Time is running out for entries for the 2021 NHRA 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Several NHRA partners have stepped in to provide nearly $21,000 worth of prize winnings to lucky NHRA fans. The entry deadline is this Friday.
03 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Sweepstakes
NHRA continues its anniversary celebration with the announcement of the 2021 NHRA 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes.   NHRA partners Camping World, Battery Tender, K&N Performance, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber…
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More 'Lost' Photos found

More great photos from the National Dragster archives: Shirley Muldowney, Blaine Johnson, "Flash Gordon" Mineo, John Myers, Buster Couch, Al Hofmann, Richard Tharp, and many more!
03 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Dragster Insider
As the date of The Big Move approached in late October — timed horribly with our impending trip to Las Vegas — ND…
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Watch legendary NHRA broadcaster Steve Evans in action at the 1990 Atlanta event

The late, great Steve Evans has long been regarded as one of the finest motorsports announcers, pit reporters, and TV personalities, and this rare glimpse behind the scenes at the 1990 Atlanta event showcases him in action.
02 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Steve Evans
 
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When it came time to move, NHRA called on a high-powered friend of the sport

When NHRA moved its headquarters in late October from its longtime location in Glendora, Calif., to a new building in nearby San Dimas, it called upon Russells Moving & Storage, an associate sponsor on Cruz Pedregon’s Funny Car and of Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, to get the job done at nitro-powered speed.
02 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Saying good to Glendora 12
When NHRA moved its headquarters in late October from its longtime location in Glendora, Calif., to a new building in nearby San Dimas, it called upon regional favorite Russells Moving & Storage (…
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The Director and the Doctor

NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and NHRA Medical Director Dr. Phil Surface join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider that is TRULY insider! 
02 Dec 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and NHRA Medical Director Dr. Phil Surface join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider that is TRULY insider!  Grim talks about how the tech department works on race…
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National Dragster Year in Review issue highlights 2021 champions, great moments

The final NHRA National Dragster of 2021, the annual Year in Review issue, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
02 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
View the new issue The final NHRA National Dragster of 2021, the annual Year in Review issue, is…
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2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Top Sportsman champion Jeff Gillette

01 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  In Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers, Jeff Gillette drove his Pontiac GTO to a 6.957 on his 6.95 dial to stop the Mountain View Performance Camaro of Ryan Priddy, who was also sharp with a 6.617 against his 6.61 dial.…
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2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Top Dragster champion Parker Theobald

01 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  A year after winning the Super Comp title at the Winternaitonals, Parker Theobald returned to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to score again in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers. In the final, Theobald posted a 7.498 on his…
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2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Stock champion Jeff Taylor

01 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  Super Stock winner Jimmy DeFrank was joined by his teammate, Stock winner Jeff Taylor, who is approaching a major milestone with his 49th national event victory. Taylor, a four-time world champion who claimed his first win in 1981,…
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2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Stock champion Jimmy DeFrank

01 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  Jimmy DeFrank now has 21 national event wins to go with his five world championships, and 11 of those victories have come in Pomona. DeFrank, the No. 3 finisher in the Super Stock standings, won his latest title with a slowing 9.179…
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2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Comp champion Cody Perkins

01 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  A decade after winning the Top Alcohol Dragster title in Topeka, Cody Perkins returned to the winner’s circle in Super Comp when he scored a narrow 8.904 to 8.908 win against Ken Mostowich in the final. The highlight of Perkins’ day…
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2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Gas champion Steve Williams

01 Dec 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  Two weeks after winning the Super Comp title in Las Vegas, former world champion Steve Williams scored again, this time in Super Gas. Williams wheeled his Corvette to a 9.877 for the win after opponent Roger Kato fouled. Williams…
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