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Midseason review: Lucas Oil Series Sportsman championship battles

The 2021 season has hit the halfway mark, and there is currently a spirited fight underway for championships in each of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman classes. Here is a look at the current championship favorites in each class.
10 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Luke Bogacki
Heading into this week’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka, we’ve officially hit the halfway mark in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with 10 races in the books and 10 more still to come. In the…
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Funny Car and Pro Stock in-car camera action from Denver, Sonoma, and Pomona

NHRA on FOX's in-car cameras takes you inside the chromoly roll cages of Tim Wilkerson and Greg Anderson to show you what the Western Swing looks like, right from the hot seat.
09 Aug 2021
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Funny Car and Pro Stock in-car camera action from Denver, Sonoma, and Pomona
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Can you name the last two drivers to Sweep NHRA's Western Swing?

Antron Brown was the last driver to sweep the NHRA Western Swing. His third win in a row coming at the 2009 NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Do you know who did it before Brown? Watch this to see if you're right.
09 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Did you know? Antron Brown was the last to sweep the Western Swing
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Racers flock to Lucas Oil Raceway for Division 3 event, U.S. Nationals testing

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis is tuning up for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals on Labor Day weekend with this weekend's Division 3 Summer Spectacle Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Many teams on hand are not only racing but also testing for the Big Go.
07 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lucas Oil Raceway
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Meyer, Smith, and Engels top winners list at SRCA Dragstrip Division 5 event

Rachel Meyer, Kyle Smith, and Doug Engels led the champions list as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip.
06 Aug 2021
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SRCA Dragstrip
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Rachel Meyer, Mount Vernon, Mo., '15 , 5.244, 272.83  def. Jared…
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Nataas, Beverett, Bailey scores wins Lucas Oil Raceway regional event

Julie Nataas, Chip Beverett, and Robert Bailey topped the winner's list at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
06 Aug 2021
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.218, 277.20  …
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Strickland doubles to lead winners at GALOT Motorsports Park

Jeff Strickland doubled in Stock and Top Dragster to top the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at GALOT Motorsports Park.
06 Aug 2021
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Southeast Division
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at GALOT Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05 dragster, A/ND, 4.317, 158.…
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Of Pressure Cookers and Frying Pans: NHRA Insider podcast with Justin Ashley, J.R. Todd

Justin Ashley and J.R. Todd join the NHRA's Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. They talk about their personal experiences at what was a dramatic running of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. 
06 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  Justin Ashley and J.R. Todd join the NHRA's Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast. They talk about their personal experiences at what was a dramatic running of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by…
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Watch J.R. Todd defeat Robert Hight from inside the DHL Funny Car

See J.R. Todd's holeshot win from inside and outside his DHL Toyota Funny Car at the 2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
06 Aug 2021
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J.R. Todd In Car footage
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Can't beat the heat: Before Justin Ashley, there was the tale of Jim Harnsberger

A lot of people gasped when Justin Ashley had to withdraw from the Winternationals Top Fuel final due to heat exhaustion, but it wasn’t the first time that’s happened in NHRA Top Fuel history. Meet Jim Harnsberger, who had the same thing happen to him 50 years ago while preparing his car for the final.
06 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Jim Harnsberger
When Justin Ashley had to be pulled out of his car before the final round of Top Fuel at the summer Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals…
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Watch Lucas Oil Series events, Jr. Finals for free live this weekend on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events and the Division 1 Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Finals for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. 
05 Aug 2021
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NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events and the Division 1 Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Finals for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. NHRA's Division 2 racers will be in…
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The Lagana Bros. back on track with their famed Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster

After more than a year on the sidelines, brothers Bobby and Dom Lagana will race their popular Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster this weekend at a match race in Michigan.
05 Aug 2021
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Dom Lagana
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Western Swing recap: Some gained traction, some lost, and some broke even

With just three races left before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin, let’s look at who made the biggest moves over races in Denver, Sonoma, and Pomona and look at who needs to turn it around in a hurry.
05 Aug 2021
Josh Hachat
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Western Swing
  There’s plenty that took place over the past three races on the first Western Swing since 2019, and that meant plenty of moving and shaking in the points standings. With now just three races left before the Countdown to the…
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No one will ever forget: When the Winternationals ran in the heat of August

Race fans, historians, and racers alike will never forget the 2021 running of the famed Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
05 Aug 2021
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When the Winternationals came to Pomona in the heat of August
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The Sports Report: First-time Super Comp winner Nick Cobb has a story to tell

From mechanical gremlins to lucky breaks, and ultimately a trip to the beach, it's fair to say that Nick Cobb's first NHRA national event win will long be remembered.
04 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Nick Cobb
Two-time NHRA world champ Sherman Adcock once famously delivered the following take on the finer points of Super Class racing, “It’s just like playing rock, paper, scissors; no matter what you bring, it might not be enough.”   Indeed, truer…
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Crew Chief Confidential: David Grubnic explains nitro head gaskets

The creation and containment of the cylinder pressure in a nitromethane-burning Hemi engine hangs on a simple copper gasket. Learn how from one of John Force Racing's masters of horsepower.
04 Aug 2021
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Crew Chief Confidential: David Grubnic explains Nitro head gaskets
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Duty calls for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider David Barron

David Barron was forced to miss the two most recent NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle events in Sonoma and Pomona in order to help hospitals keep up with the fight against COVID-19.
03 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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David Barron
Heading into the 2021 season, David Barron had hoped to race in a full season of Pro Stock Motorcycle races for the first time in his career. Barron prepared for his most ambitious season yet by purchasing a Buell V-Twin entry from Cory Reed’s team…
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Heritage Series Nightfire Nationals celebrates 50th year Aug. 6-8 at Firebird

One of the largest motorsports events in the Pacific Northwest, the Nightfire Nationals, part of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8, at Firebird Raceway.
03 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Nightfire Nationals
One of the largest motorsports events in the Pacific Northwest, the Nightfire Nationals, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8, at Firebird Raceway. The track’s signature Nitro event will feature an impressive field…
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Inside Richie Crampton's new Indy Speed Shop chassis factory

Eight months ago, Richie Crampton launched Indy Speed Shop, his own chassis business in Brownsburg, Ind., and the move is already paying big dividends.
03 Aug 2021
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Richie Crampton
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Justin Ashley: 'It was one of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make'

The toll of a hot Sunday at Pomona overwhelmed Justin Ashley, who ultimately had to be removed from his car on the starting line and was unable to contest the Top Fuel final, suffering from heat exhaustion. Ashley explains what happened before and after the tough decision.
03 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Justin Ashley
  Suited up for his final-round Top Fuel battle at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, Justin Ashley should have been his normally laser-focused self, ready to drill the Christmas Tree and hopefully race to…
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Lucas Oil Raceway plays host to Indiana State Sheriff’s Association event

The Indiana State Sheriff’s Association staged its annual retreat hosted by Hendricks County at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The sheriffs got to make runs down the fabled track and met local Top Fuel racer Lex Joon.
03 Aug 2021
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Lucas Oil Raceway
 
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Ride along in J.R. Todd's Toyota Funny Car

It's the toughest window office in motorsports, but J.R. Todd takes you through every second of the 1,000-foot ride at the 2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
03 Aug 2021
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 J.R. Todd
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Walk 1,000 feet with Pro Stock's Matt Hartford

Hartford reflects on his transition from business owner to racer every weekend, his hate of first round on Sunday, and his favorite win of all time.
03 Aug 2021
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 Walk 1,000 feet with Pro Stock's Matt Hartford
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Five things we learned from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was a brutal experience for everyone, but all who competed there or attended will in some way carry their experience as a badge of honor. Here’s five things we learned at the event:
02 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
  There are no two ways to say this, but the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was a brutal experience for everyone. Three days of sweltering heat made it a survival story, and as miserable as that…
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Leah Pruett completes comeback with first 2021 Top Fuel win at home track

Leah Pruett, who began her racing career in Jr. Dragsters at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, scored her first win of the season and her second at the fabled Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals after opponent Justin Ashley was unable to run the final round due to heat-related issues
01 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Leah Pruett
Leah Pruett, who began her racing career in Jr. Dragsters at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, scored a morale-boosting first win of the season and her second at the fabled Winternationals after opponent Justin Ashley was unable to run the final round…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sunday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster's photographers were all over Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Friday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, chronicling the action both on and off the track on the final day of the historic event.
01 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Consistent Ron Capps nabs fourth Winternats Funny Car crown, points lead

Ron Capps won the Lucas Oil Winternationals for the fourth time with an amazingly consistent NAPA Auto Parts Dodge, capping the win, the 67th of his career, with his third straight 4.15-second pass to defeat J.R. Todd.
01 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps made no secret that he wanted to walk away from this most grueling of Lucas Oil Winternationals with the trophy and accomplished that in style with an amazingly consistent NAPA Auto Parts Dodge, capping the win, the 67th of his career,…
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Aaron Stanfield denies Greg Anderson history with second straight Pro Stock win

Aaron Stanfield won for the second straight event in Pro Stock and again denied Greg Anderson the chance to tie class icon Warren Johnson’s 97-win total with his victory at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
01 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Aaron Stanfield
Aaron Stanfield won for the second straight event in Pro Stock and again denied Greg Anderson the chance to tie class icon Warren Johnson’s 97-win total with his victory at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.…
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Matt Smith dominates again to become first Winternationals PSM champion

Matt Smith continued his domination of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class with his fourth win of the season, shutting down Angelle Sampey in the final round to become the first Pro Stock Motorcycle winner in Winternationals history.
01 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Matt Smith continued his domination of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class with his fourth win of the season and the 30th of his career, shutting down fellow world champ Angelle Sampey in the final round to become the first Pro Stock Motorcycle winner in…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sunday News and Notes

News and Notes from Sunday's final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Updated throughout the day,
01 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
News and Notes
Steve Torrence was saluted during the pre-race ceremony to honor his 50th career win, which took place last weekend in Sonoma. Torrence’s Top Fuel victory…
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