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It's been a long road, but Matt Hartford is breaking new ground in Pro Stock

The Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected this year. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated, fresh faces are showing up in the winner's circle and with No. 1 qualifier awards, and Matt Hartford is elated to be in the mix. 
25 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Matt Hartford's Total Seal CIP1 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock car
So far this season, the Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated in recent years, fresh faces are showing up in winner's circle photos and top-end No. 1 qualifier snapshots…
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Toddler Tricycle Nationals will be an epic battle for the (early) ages in Charlotte

The children of NHRA stars Steve Torrence, Joey Gladstone, Troy Coughlin Jr., Josh Hart, and Blake Alexander will go five-wide on the return road at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in the first Toddler Tricycle Nationals, the next step for them after 2022's Baby Walker Nationals.
25 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Trikes
They’re older, they’re bolder, and this week they’re back on track. Riding a wave of popularity born of their successful competitive debut in 2022, the “mini-me” stars of the Baby Walker Nationals return this week to the NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Adapting and adjusting are secrets to Justin Ashley's early-season success

Crew chief Mike Green talks about the team's early success in the Justin Ashley-driven Phillips Connect Top Fueler and the tuning adjustments and strategies they've used to dominate the early part of the season.
25 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Ashley
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Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers: Who's helping move the drag racing needle?

In the inaugural compilation of NHRA’s Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers, the staff of NHRA National Dragster recognizes the contributions of many of those most recently responsible for the growing success of the sport. 
25 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers
The sport of drag racing isn’t just shaped by those who win or lose, or what e.t. or speed they ran. That’s ancient history. The level of competition has gotten so high and complex that strategy, logistics, partnerships, goals, and audience all…
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Pete Berner added to Elite Motorsports Mountain Motor Pro Stock program

Elite Motorsports announced that Pete Berner is joining their team to pilot one of two Mountain Motor Pro Stock machines competing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
25 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pete Berner
Elite Motorsports announced that Pete Berner is joining their team to pilot one of two Mountain Motor Pro Stock machines competing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season. Berner’s name is synonymous with Mountain Motor Pro Stock…
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NASCAR vs. NHRA grudge matches to kick off Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Before the incredible sights and sounds of 44,000-horsepower come alive at zMAX Dragway at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, a thrilling crossover event featuring stars from the NHRA and NASCAR will help kick off an unforgettable weekend at the “Bellagio of Drag Strips.”
24 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NASCAR vs. NHRA
Before the incredible sights and sounds of 44,000-horsepower come alive at zMAX Dragway at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, a thrilling crossover event featuring stars from the NHRA and NASCAR will help kick off an unforgettable…
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Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Joins Tony Stewart Racing for Charlotte, Bristol events

Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, with the Tennessee-based company highlighting its world-class car collection on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car of three-time champion Matt Hagan.
24 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tony Stewart Racing
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, with the Tennessee-based company highlighting its world-class car collection on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car of three-time…
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From burndowns to bounties there is never a dull moment in the NHRA Pro Mod class

The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports not only features some of the fastest cars in drag racing, but it also boasts some of the sport’s most colorful characters, so it’s no surprise there is controversy brewing ahead of this weekend’s Charlotte event.
24 Apr 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Kris Thorne
Note to spectators who plan to watch the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals: Bring your popcorn and find a comfortable seat because you might just be there a…
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Brogdon, Emmons, and Plourd lead Thunder Valley Division 4 winners

Rodger Brogdon, Harvey Emmons, and Brad Plourd led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
21 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Rodger Brogdon, Tomball, Texas, '20 Camaro, B/AA, 7.964,…
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Pritchett, Caheely, Longhany lead winners at Division 2 Strawberry Shakedown

Larry Pritchett, Tyler Caheely, and Jeff Longhany led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action with the Strawberry Shakedown at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park:
21 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 2
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division Strawberry Shakedown at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Larry Pritchett, Clarkrange, Tenn., '09…
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A chapter closes for retiring Top Alcohol Dragster champion Duane Shields

It began with motorcycle racing, then the sand drags, and then finally becoming a NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion. Duane Shields has done it all, and he closed a chapter this past weekend at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
21 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Top Alcohol Dragster driver Duane Shields waves to crowd
It began with motorcycle racing; then the sand drags in an injected, front-engine rail; and on to becoming a NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion. Over the course of decades spent mastering a competitive edge, Duane…
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Bandimere Speedway to host final NHRA national event in 2023 as family looks for new location to continue legacy

NHRA and the Bandimere family have jointly announced that the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16 at Bandimere Speedway will be the last NHRA national event at the historic track just outside of Denver.
21 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bandimere Speedway
NHRA and the Bandimere family have jointly announced that the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16 at Bandimere Speedway will be the last NHRA national event at the historic track just outside of Denver. For the past…
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Cowie, Bellemeur, McClay hit the jackpot at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Shawn Cowie, Sean Bellemeur, and Scott McClay led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
21 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.301, 276.18  def.…
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Remembering Bill Mullins

Veteran racer Bill Mullins, the only driver in NHRA history to win in Top Gas, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Top Fuel, passed away April 10 at age 88, and his story and life are remembered here.
21 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Bill Mullins
Over the course of 40-plus years on the job, you meet a lot of racers. The overwhelming majority of them are nice, friendly, and open and accommodating of our probing and sometimes difficult questions. And then there was Bill Mullins, Southern…
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Family, friends remember Bill Mullins

21 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Barbara Waltz, partner “My life took a sudden unexpected twist on June 28, 2010. I was just driving to work as usual. Traffic was heavy as I approached Birmingham's Malfunction Junction, where I-65 feeds into I-20/59, but I…
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Behind the Scenes with Tony Stewart after his first career NHRA event win

Tony Stewart's first career NHRA national event win at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas was a momentous moment for him and his Mobil 1/McPhillips Racing team. Here's a look at the post-race congratulations from fellow finalists and his team.
20 Apr 2023
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Tony Stewart
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New National Dragster profiles influential players; Phoenix, Pomona coverage

The fourth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the inaugural list of NHRA's most influential people of 2023 and national event coverage from Phoenix and Pomona, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND issue 4
READ NEW ISSUE The fourth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring the inaugural list of…
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster Winner Chad Axford

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
91:54
Chad Axford claimed his second NHRA national event victory and first since the 2108 JEGS SPORTSnationals when he topped Division 6 champ Dylan Hough in the Right Trailers Top Dragster final. Axford put together a nearly unbeatable run with a .008…
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportsman Winner Sammy Gonzales

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
91:36
Using a .002 light and a 7.157 on his 7.14 dial, Sammy Gonzales defeated reigning Right Trailers Top Sportsman champ Lance Abbott to win his first NHRA national event title. Abbott broke out by .02-second in his Chevy S-10.
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas Winner Chris Bishop

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
103:24
Chris Bishop made the long tow south from Minnesota pay off with his first national event win in his first national event final—round appearance, taking the Super Gas trophy by a mere 002-second. Bishop got out on Bill Dennis then fended him off…
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp Winner Thomas Bayer

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
130:34
Drag racing driving instructor Thomas Bayer put his theory into practice and walked away with his milestone 10th career win, scoring in Super Comp in Phoenix for the second time in his career. After a near-even start, Bayer eked past homestate…
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Stock Eliminator Winner Jody Lang

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
115:35
Former world champ Jody Lang claimed his 33rd national event victory and his fifth in Phoenix when he stopped Tony DeFrank in the Stock final. Lang cruised to the win in his L/SA Malibu after DeFrank slowed. Both drivers were solid off the starting…
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock Winner Brad Burton

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
111:07
Brad Burton was nearly perfect in his win over Kyle Rizzoli in the Phoenix Super Stock final. Burton, a two-time Stock world champ, cut a .000 light and ran 9.332 against his 9.33 dial to seal the win as Rizzoli broke out by two-hundredths.
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Comp Winner Bruno Massel Jr.

20 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
113:02
Three-time world Bruno Massel Jr. collected career win No. 16, heeling his venerable turbocharged CC/AT '10 Cobalt to a final-round victory over longtime Comp racer Ralph Van Paepeghem. Massel got a better reaction time ran a (-.53) 7.04 to chase…
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Watch this weekend's Division 2 and 4 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Silver Dollar Raceway and the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Thunder Valley Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
20 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Silver Dollar Raceway and the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Thunder Valley Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting…
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Brad Burton’s hot start fuels desire for third NHRA world title

Two-time NHRA Stock champ Brad Burton is an early favorite for the Super Stock title following back-to-back victories in Phoenix and Las Vegas.
19 Apr 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Brad Burton
As the old saying goes, you can’t win a championship in the first three races of the season, but you certainly can lose one. Or can you? If there is any sportsman racer in the entire NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series who is suited to putting…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
19 Apr 2023
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Behind the Scenes
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Ask Alan: Shoelaces on Top Fuel cars? Canopy or no canopy? Designated pairs?

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.
19 Apr 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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Stewart's first victory highlights Sportsman action at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Eight champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, led by Tony Stewart, who scored his first career national event win in Top Alcohol Dragster.
18 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tony Stewart
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, led by Tony Stewart, who…
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Versatran ready to hit the dragstrip with Paul Richards Racing in Charlotte

Versatran, a division of Metalcraft of Mayville, has announced a partnership with Paul Richards Racing and its driver, Dave Richards, for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and at other NHRA race events during the 2023 season.
18 Apr 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Paul Richards Racing
Versatran, a division of Metalcraft of Mayville, has announced a partnership with Paul Richards Racing. Paul Richards Racing and its driver, Dave Richards, will be racing their nitro Funny Car in Charlotte at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals…
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