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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

The 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals seemingly had it all, with huge wins, emotional moments, upsets, and tons of points drama as the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season concluded at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
06 Sep 2023
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Repeat wins by Butner, Bellemeur highlight U.S. Nationals Sportsman action

Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, led by Bo Butner, who won Super Gas for the second straight year.
06 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bo Butner
Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, ed by Bo Butner, who won Super Gas for the second straight year. Versatile superstar Butner became the first…
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Field set for NHRA Camping World Series Countdown to the Championship

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, setting the stage for an epic Countdown to the Championship.
06 Sep 2023
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Countdown to the Championship
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, setting the stage for an epic Countdown to the Championship. The six-…
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John Force Racing Top Fuel teams prepare for Countdown with Indy test

One day after the completion of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, JFR Top Fuel drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock and their teams were back at work at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for a Tuesday test session.
06 Sep 2023
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Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

With over 850 racers, 16 classes, and six days of competition the storylines at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals are endless, but we’ve managed to pick five highlights from this year’s epic event.
05 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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five things
With over 850 racers, 16 classes, and six days of competition the storylines at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals are endless, but we’ve managed to pick five highlights from this year’s epic event. WHEN LOOKING FORWARD,…
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Travis Shumake debuts Top Fuel entry during Indianapolis test session

Second-generation drag racer Travis Shumake, who is already licensed in Super Comp, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Nostalgia Funny Car, took the next step in his drag racing journey, making the first runs in his own Top Fuel dragster. 
04 Sep 2023
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Travis Shumake
Second-generation drag racer Travis Shumake, who is already licensed in Super Comp, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Nostalgia Funny Car, took the next step in his drag racing journey, making the first runs in his own Top Fuel dragster. Shumake, who…
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Jesse Alexandra picks up Flexjet Factory Stock victory and bounty in Indy

Jesse Alexandra and his Barton Chevy COPO Camaro picked their second Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
04 Sep 2023
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Jesse Alexandra
Jesse Alexandra and his Barton Chevy COPO Camaro picked their second Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.   In the finals, Alexandra faced-off with…
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Kris Thorne claims first career FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod victory at Indy

Defending world champion Kris Thorne won the world’s biggest drag race in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, knocking off Justin Bond in the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
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Kris Thorne
Defending world champion Kris Thorne won the world’s biggest drag race in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, knocking off Justin Bond in the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual Dodge…
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Brown, Capps, and Smith successfully defend Indy titles; Hartford scores his first

Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Matt Smith successfully defended their 2022 Indy titles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle while Matt Hartford earned his first Pro Stock victory at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
Winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is a dream come true for every drag racer and the only thing that beats an Indy victory is multiple Indy victories. Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Matt Smith know that feeling well as they each…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Monday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Breaking: Top Fuel low qualifier Torrence forced to switch chassis for raceday

No. 1 is going with No. 2 after Top Fuel low qualifier Steve Torrence’s Capco team made the tough decision to switch to a backup chassis entering Monday raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals after discovering a small kink in the chassis of their primary car.
04 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Steve Torrence
Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Steve Torrence’s Capco team made the tough decision to switch to a backup chassis entering Monday raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals after discovering a small kink in the chassis of their primary car…
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Monday News and Notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday News and Notes
  Two-time Indy Top Fuel champ Shawn Langdon kicked off his pursuit of a third crown with a cylinder-dropping 3.80 that was enough to get around two-time Indy Top Alcohol Dragster winner Josh Hart’s troubled pass. "We…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

04 Sep 2023
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Indy
For NHRA racers and fans, today is arguably the most important day of the year as champions will be crowned at the sport’s landmark event, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Lives will be changed forever as 16 champions are crowned,…
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Robert Hight claims big payday in Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout

Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round for the $80,000 payday.
03 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round…
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After some anxious moments, Clay Millican qualifies for Indy Top Fuel field

Through three qualifying runs, it appeared that popular Top Fuel pro Clay Millican and crew chief Jim Oberhofer might miss the field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, but some last-minute heroics saved the day for the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus team.
03 Sep 2023
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Jim Oberhofer
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Torrence, Hight, Hartford, and Herrera lead the way into Monday's Indy finals

There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday.
03 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday. Torrence, who has qualified in the top four at the…
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Chris Holbrook is happy to be a part of first official NHRA Factory X race

The Factory X presented by Holley class made its official debut at the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and longtime Ford racer Chris Holbrook is thrilled by be a part of it.
03 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Chris Holbrook
Years from now, the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals will be the answer to the trivia question, “When was in the first official NHRA Factory X race?” Chris Holbrook will long be remembered as one of the first four contestants in the exciting…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
03 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Wherever he finishes, Steve Torrence is primed and ready for the Countdown

When it comes to the Countdown to the Championship, four-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence has been its most vocal critics, having had to surrender big leads at the points reset, but this year he may benefit from it.
03 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Steve Torrence
When it comes to the Countdown to the Championship, four-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence has been among its most vocal critics, understandable after having had to surrender leads of 558 points (2019) and 411…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory Stock classes and the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Callout event.
03 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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U.S. Nats
Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, the continuation of eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory…
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Force, Ashley, Stanfield, Herrera win final Mission NHRA Challenge at Indy

Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the bonus event in Indy.
02 Sep 2023
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John Force
Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual…
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Kalitta teams, DHL partner with Feeding America in the 'Race To End Hunger'

After a successful endeavor in four races one year ago, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it most through a six-race program in 2023: The “Race to End Hunger.” 
02 Sep 2023
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Feeding America
After a successful endeavor in four races one year ago, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it most -- working families,…
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Hight blasts to FC lead; Friday leaders Torrence, Hartford and Herrera hang on

Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field on the day’s final qualifying session at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel),…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Chris Zgoda has a U.S. Nationals trial by fire

During the third round of Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, Chris Zgoda’s car caught fire just before the finish line before coming to a stop. Zgoda exited the car under his own power, was examined onsite by the NHRA medical team, and was released.
02 Sep 2023
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Chris Zgoda
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Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout choices set stage for Sunday race

For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree turned green.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout
For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree…
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Cory Reed makes long awaited return to Pro Stock Motorcycle

Two years and 10 surgeries after his harrowing two-bike accident at zMax Dragway, Cory Reed has made his return to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Cory Reed
For Cory Reed, the road back to racing following his two-bike accident with teammate Joey Gladstone has been long and hard as he’s endured 10 different surgeries and endless hours of physical therapy to repair the damage primarily to his left leg.…
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When it comes to Indy, the emotions of Bob Tasca III run both deep and long

When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Bob Tasca
When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III. Tasca’s…
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Tony Stewart, Tommy Johnson Jr. experiencing the ups and downs of Indy

Tony Stewart and Tommy Johnson Jr. are just two of the hundreds of racers taking part in the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals experiencing the trials and tribulations of competing at the world's biggest drag race.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tony Stewart
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday/Mission Challenge preview

Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping World classes.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping…
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