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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Comp champion Bruno Massel Jr.

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
86:36
Three-time Comp world champ Bruno Massel Jr. collected career win No 18 in all-turbocharged final round, cutting a clutch .016 light and powering his Toyota 2JZ-powered Vital Brew Coffee entry to a (-.53) 7.00 to beat the Honda-powered I/Dragster of…
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Stock champion Sean Dornan

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
106:18
Sean Dornan parked his vintage Hemi-powered ’64 Plymouth Savoy in the winner’s circle in Super Stock after topping reigning world champ Pete D’Agnolo in the final round. Dornan got the best of a double breakout with an 8.917 on his 8.92 dial.…
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Stock champion Marion Stephenson

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
71:21
Marion Stephenson has now won a national event in each of the last four seasons and seven overall following his Stock final round win against Rob Bihl in Norwalk. Bihl left first but broke out while Stephenson turned in a winning 9.778 on his 9.72…
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Comp champion Lauren Freer

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
119:03
Lauren Freer captured the first half of her historic double in Super Comp, wheeling her dragster to solid 8.91 to drive around David Dahlem’s holeshot-initiated 8.94 to collect her fifth career win, four of which had come in Super Comp.
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Lauren Freer

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
119:03
A few minutes after winning in Super Comp, Lauren Freer completed the first double-up win by a female in NHRA national event competition, taking home the Super Gas Wally in a spectacular final against Pat Martin. Both drivers were .00 on the Tree…
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman champion Scott Wasko

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
68:39
Ohio’s Scott Wasko was nearly unstoppable in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman as he coupled a .003 light and a 6.459 on his 6.45 dial to freeze out opponent Mike Morehead, who put together a very competitive run of his own with a .012…
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Dragster champion Joe Swanson

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
82:19
Joe Swanson joined his wife, Afton, as an NHRA national event winner in the Right Trailers Top Dragster class after defeating past Top Sportsman world champ Darian Boesch in the final. Swanson broke out by a thousandth of a second but had already…
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Pro Stock world champ Allen Johnson to drive Geoff Turk’s Factory X Challenger

Allen Johnson, the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock world champion, has been named as the new driver of Geoff Turk’s new Factory X Dodge Challenger entry.
07 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Geoff Turk
Allen Johnson, the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock world champion, has been named as the new driver of Geoff Turk’s new Factory X Dodge Challenger entry. Johnson, who has been synonymous with the Mopar brand throughout his long career, is expected to drive the…
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Girl power! The big list of female firsts in NHRA Drag Racing history

In no other motorsport have women accomplished as much as they have in NHRA Drag Racing. The female drivers of the NHRA have racked up scores of firsts in the sport that place them head and shoulders above their peers in other motorsports. Here's a look at some of those firsts.
07 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Female firsts
Lauren Freer earned a piece of NHRA history at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk when she became the first woman to win in two classes at an NHRA national event. Freer, who previously had collected four wins, scored first in…
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Numidia Dragway for free starting Saturday on NHRA.tv.
06 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 1 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Numidia Dragway for free starting Saturday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Moser, Competition Products,  Strange, and…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals will return to National Trail Raceway July 12-13

A staple on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus on July 12-13, offering the biggest purse in the storied history of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals program.
06 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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SPORTSnationals at National Trail
A staple on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus on July 12-13, offering the biggest purse in the storied history of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals program. The…
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Ask Alan: Explaining line-locs, head gaskets, flame colors, and much more

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.
06 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Ask Alan
Ask Alan
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…
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After successful Norwalk outing, Tony Stewart Racing preps for Western Swing

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.
05 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tony Stewart Racing
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Alexander, Hartford, Arana discuss Norwalk wins on WFO Radio post-race show

Blake Alexander, Matt Hartford, and Hector Arana Jr. all went WFO following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. 
05 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 WFO Radio
  Blake Alexander, Matt Hartford, and Hector Arana Jr. all went WFO following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.  Alexander drove the Head Inc. Funny Car to the winner’s circle for the first time, Hartford…
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Happy Fourth of July from NHRA

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.
04 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Happy Fourth of July from NHRA
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. As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones, let us take a moment to honor the…
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NHRA heads to legendary Bandimere Speedway for annual Mile-High Nationals

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.
30 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
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. Marking the 10th of 21 races…
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Great tracks make for great races, and the "Norwalk Experience" is all about the fans

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.
30 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Norwalk Experience
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The Dual-Fuel Club: 18 drivers who have won in both Top Fuel and Funny Car

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. 
29 Jun 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
The Dual-Fuel Club
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…
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NHRA draws strong audience on FOX for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

29 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
FOX TV
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on FOX Broadcast Network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as an average of 818,000 viewers tuned in for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals eliminations from Summit Motorsports Park. The…
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The Summit Racing NHRA Nationals saw some of the year's closest racing!

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.
29 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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The Summit Racing NHRA Nationals saw some of the year's closest racing!
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NHRA on FOX team wins eight Telly Awards for television video excellence

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.
29 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tellys
The NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with eight prestigious Telly awards and one platinum Viddy award.   The eight Telly awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, are the most the NHRA has…
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Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

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.
29 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes at the 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Alexander, Freer, and Force: Three Norwalk Wallys and an ESPY Nomination

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. 
28 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  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…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

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.
28 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Alex Laughlin's Funny Car right of passage

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.
27 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Alex Laughlin Funny Car Explosion at 2023 Summit Racing NHRA Nationals
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Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champ Brittany Force nominated for 2023 ESPYS award

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.
27 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Brittany Force
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.   Force claimed a second world title in her 11,000-…
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The Sports Report: Lauren Freer’s history-making double

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.
27 Jun 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Lauren Freer
There are two events in NHRA Drag Racing that are special but not exceedingly rare and that is female winners and national event doubles. Heading into last week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, there had been 97 women winners and 29 unique…
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See all the details of Greg Stanfield’s new Factory X Camaro

Joe Castello and Greg Stanfield walk us through an all-new NHRA Factory X presented by Holley racecar.
26 Jun 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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See all the details of Greg Stanfield’s new Factory X Camaro
The first thing you notice is the stance. Factory X trim makes a Camaro just about the sickest-looking race car it can be. Step aside…
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Freer's historic double highlights Norwalk Lucas Oil Sportsman action

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.
26 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Lauren Freer
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…
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Five things we learned at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

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.
26 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
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Five things we learned
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…
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