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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has already been a riveting affair as drivers launch into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway offered a receptive racetrack that hosted career-best runs and track records, and Sunday is slated to bring more of the same.
This weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has already been a riveting event as drivers in four professional categories launch into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway offered a receptive racetrack that…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery
Don’t miss these photos from Saturday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, as captured by the fine NHRA National Dragster photographers at Maple Grove Raceway.
Tasca, Ashley, Enders, and Herrera rise to the top in front of a sellout crowd
The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and tension is high at Maple Grove Raceway after two incredible days of qualifying. With an early Sunday start, the first of six championship Sundays is laid out to be a battle royale.
The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is the first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and tension is already high at Maple Grove Raceway as drivers have battled through two incredible days of qualifying. With an early start, the…
NHRA moves up Sunday start time for eliminations at Maple Grove Raceway
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Eliminations will now begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday with the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Eliminations will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top…
Indy finalist Fernando Cuadra Jr. wards off a “hero to zero” situation
The first portion of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was a wild one for second-generation Pro Stock racer Fernando Cuadra Jr., and it concluded with a final-round on the most prestigious stage. His start to the Countdown, though, brought an unexpected challenge.
The first portion of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was a wild one for Fernando Cuadra Jr., a second-generation Pro Stock racer who competes alongside his father, Fernando Sr., and younger twin brothers Cristian and David in the class of…
NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announce another sellout crowd on Saturday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
For the second straight year, the NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
For the second straight year, the NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
The passionate fanbase again packed the historic facility during…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday preview
After a spectacular first day of qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, it looks to be a stellar Saturday at historic Maple Grove Raceway. Friday’s provisional low qualifiers intend to defend their lofty positions, but they’ve got a slew of competitors breathing down their necks. Saturday will determine low qualifiers and ladders at the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
After a spectacular first day of qualifying at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, drivers, teams, and fans are fired up for a stellar Saturday at historic Maple Grove Raceway. Friday’s provisional low qualifiers intend to defend their lofty…
Treadwell, Leazer, and Cagnazzi lead GALOT Motorsports Park winners
Glen Treadwell, Larry Leazer, and Victor Cagnazzi, led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at GALOT Motorsports Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at GALOT Motorsports Park:
COMPETITION ELIMINATOR
Glen Treadwell, Eustis, Fla., '19 dragster, G/ED, 5.063, 115.43…
Ashley, Tasca, Enders, and Herrera on top on day one at Maple Grove Raceway
The first day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals came with blue skies, pleasing temperatures, and a fast racetrack that allowed extraordinary runs. Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera were able to take best advantage and make early moves at the first of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
The first day of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals came with blue skies, pleasing temperatures, and a fast racetrack that allowed extraordinary runs for championship contenders and beyond. Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Gaige…
Roller-coaster season leads to strong start to the Countdown to the Championship for J.R. Todd
It was quite a ride. That’s one way to look at J.R. Todd’s regular season, but regardless of the twists and turns in the road, the destination was spot on: Todd and his DHL GR Supra team will start the 2023 NHRA Playoffs as the No. 5 seed.
It was quite a ride. That’s one way to look at J.R. Todd’s regular season, but regardless of the twists and turns in the road, the destination was spot on: Todd and his DHL GR Supra team will start the 2023 NHRA Playoffs as the No. 5…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery
Our ace NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maple Grove Raceway on the first day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Here's a sampling of what they saw through the lens.
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday Preview
The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship has arrived. Intensity is at a season-high as drivers across four professional categories look to make a strong step in the first of six playoff races, the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship has arrived as the Camping World Drag Racing Series pulls into Maple Grove Raceway for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. The intensity is at a season-high as drivers across four…
Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera eager to make playoffs debut
A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opens at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opens at this weekend’…
Tricky Tipster: Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Indy champs Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Matt Hartford are favored to win the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway along with current Pro Stock Motorcycle leader Gaige Herrera.
The recently completed Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals will be hard to duplicate, but if there is any event that can do it, it’s the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals from historic Maple Grove Raceway in Reading. Last year’s event, held before sold-…
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown heads into final stretch at Maple Grove Raceway
With only four races left in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown 2023 season, competition amongst Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jet Mustangs, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks is at an all-time high heading into this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
With only four races left in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown 2023 season, competition amongst Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jet Mustangs, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks is at an all-time high heading into this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA…
Five great drivers/crew chiefs who have experienced success at Maple Grove
It takes a special kind of person to be both a driver and a tuner. Here’s a look at five who have done both and experienced success at Maple Grove Raceway, site of this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
Division 4 winners Sterling, Riedel, Wilson, Sanders, and Tilson headed to Vegas
Jacob Sterling, Jeff Riedel, Gage Wilson, Robert Sanders, and Bryan Tilson have qualified for the Summit Racing series Nationals Championships is Las Vegas after their individual wins at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals:
SUPER PRO
Jacob Sterling, '02 Mustang, 6.417, 106.33 def. Corey Coffee, Inola, Okla., dragster, foul.…
Funny Car points leader Ron Capps looks to start playoffs in style in Reading
Heading into the opening race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Funny Car standout Ron Capps knows the challenge that awaits.
Heading into the opening race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Funny Car standout Ron Capps knows the challenge that awaits.
The back-to-back world champ…
Meziere, Kelly, Biscay, Holloway, and Wilson lead Division 6 ET Series winners
Zach Meziere, Steve Kelly, Jake Biscay, Terry Holloway, and Sherry Wilson won the Division 6 Summit Series Finals race of Champions to earn the right to represent the divisional at the National Championships in Las Vegas in October.
The following are Monday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions:
SUPER PRO
Zach Meziere, Boise, Idaho, '11 Dragster, 4.822, 139.40 def. Dave Sattem, Camas, Wash., '99…
Lohnes and Pedregon preview the 2023 Countdown to the Championship
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by his right-hand man in the broadcast booth, Tony Pedregon, as the two look critically at the upcoming NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by his right-hand man in the broadcast booth, Tony Pedregon, as the two look critically at the upcoming NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
Starting with…
Jake Opatrny's birthday present to himself: A return to Top Fuel in Reading
Jake Opatrny will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich Racing Top Fuel entry at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals for his third race of the year, representing Nelson Trucking and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150.
Jake Opatrny will return to the driver’s seat of the Leverich Racing Top Fuel entry at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals for his third race of the year. Opatrny will be representing Nelson Trucking and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local…
Camrie Caruso eager to tackle Skip Barber Formula Racing School
Third-generation racer Camrie Caruso plans to attend the Skip Barber One Day Formula Racing School at COTA outside of Austin, Texas, on Sept. 25.
Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso is looking to take on a new challenge beyond racing her Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock entry at more than 210 mph. The third-generation racer plans to attend the Skip Barber One Day…
Antron Brown looks to keep rolling to open Countdown playoffs in Reading
Antron Brown won’t start the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship with the Top Fuel points lead, but nobody enters the playoffs — and this weekend’s opener, the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway — with more momentum than Brown.
Antron Brown won’t start the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs with the Top Fuel points lead. That honor goes to Justin Ashley on the strength of six wins and a series of spectacular performances during the…
What goes into the planning and running of The World’s Biggest Drag Race?
What goes into the running of the world’s biggest and richest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals? What does it take to plan, organize, schedule, promote, and stage six days of thrilling action on the fabled course at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park?
What goes into the running of the world’s biggest and richest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals? What does it take to plan, organize, schedule, promote, and stage six days of thrilling action on the fabled course at Lucas Oil…
Tulsa Nitro Nationals will feature nitro cars, jet cars, and much more
The 2023 Nitro Nationals presented by Z104.5 The Edge, a key race in the NHRA Hot Rod heritage Series, will roar into Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa Raceway Park Sept. 15-16.
The 2023 Nitro Nationals presented by Z104.5 The Edge, a key race in the NHRA Hot Rod heritage Series, will roar into Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa Raceway Park Sept. 15-16 with nitro front engine dragsters, dragsters, nitro Funny Cars, flame-…
Justin Ashley, Phillips Connect Top Fuel team geared up and ready for Countdown
Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team enter the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the top seed. Crew chief Mike Green talks about their planning and preparation for the six-race playoffs.
Driven: Ron Capps at Indy
Relive the incredible weekend of Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Funny Car winner Ron Capps and Don Prudhomme from startup to the winner’s circle with the Hot Wheels/Prudhomme tribute car.
Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge "championchips" boosted points totals
In the end, Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera were definitely 2Fast for their fellow racers and claimed the season “championchips” in the new Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge.
In the end, Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera were definitely 2Fast for their fellow racers and claimed the season “championchips” in the new Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge.
The Challenge, which pits the…
Dreher, McCosh leads winners at Tri-State Raceway Division 5 season finale
Jared Dreher and Bob McCosh led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division as in action at Tri-State Raceway;
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER
Jared Dreher, Clinton, Ind., 5.537, 265.06 def. Todd Bruce,…