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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Super Gas winner Chris Lewis

29 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Chris Lewis made the long trek up from Georgia pay off with his first career national event score, driving his '68 Camaro to a near-perfect 9.902 in the Super Gas final round to defeat Tennessean Ausby Brewington, who had the holeshot lead but broke…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Super Comp winner Shawn Langdon

29 Jun 2022
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Shawn Langdon may be better known recently for his Top Fuel career, but the two-time Super Comp world champ showed that he still knows his way around index racing by defeating Richmond winner John Labbous Jr. for his milestone 25th career win, seven…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Stock winner Daren Poole-Adams

29 Jun 2022
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A month after winning his first career national event title in Charlotte, Daren Poole-Adams, struck again in Bristol with his Holley EFI FS/C Camaro. Poole-Adams won his second Stock Wally with a 9.667 on his 9.67 dial after veteran class and…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Super Stock winner Mike Crutchfield

29 Jun 2022
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133:36
Appearing in his first national event final since the 2015 Gainesville race, Mike Crutchfield, picked up his fifth career victory after opponent Scott Libersher fouled in the Super Stock final. Crutchfield was red behind Libersher and sealed the win…
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2022 New England Nationals Top Sportsman winner Freddy Perkins

29 Jun 2022
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It was a case of “third time’s a charm” for “Fast Freddy” Perkins, near lane, as, after a runner-up in Epping 2016 and another at this year’s Gatornationals, Perkins went the distance in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers at New…
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2022 New England Nationals Super Street winner John Olson

29 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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133:54
John Olson, whose first win came eight years earlier in Super Gas in his homestate New Jersey, added a Super Street Wally to his collection, powering his ’66 Chevelle to an easy victory after the region’s top 10.90 talent, Keith Mayers, fouled in…
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Reigning Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence nominated for 2022 ESPYS Award

NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPYS.
29 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Torrence
NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPYS. Torrence claimed his NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship in Top Fuel last year, giving the Texan his…
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2022 New England Nationals Super Gas winner Ted Leahy

29 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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154:57
The 1991 Olds Cutlass that carried Pro Stock great Warren Johnson to five victories that season also carried Ted Leahy to his first career win in Super Gas, capped by a razor-thin double-break final-round conquest of Mike Sawyer, 9.899 to 9.895.
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2022 New England Nationals Super Comp winner Robert Hyatt

29 Jun 2022
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121:14
New Hampshire native Robert Hyatt scored a popular homestate victory in Super Comp with his Trail Blazin’ Designs entry, cutting a path to his first final-round appearance where Brad Coryell left .010-second too soon and fouled.
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2022 New England Nationals Stock winner Tim Stickles

29 Jun 2022
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128:07
Tim Stickles and his Malibu Blues M/SA ’80 Malibu were feeling anything but blue after grabbing the gold in Stock for their second win in the last nine months. Stickles, who scored his breakthrough first win at last year’s fall Charlotte event,…
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2022 New England Nationals Super Stock winner Eric Merryfield

29 Jun 2022
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Eric Merryfield’s popular Bounding Beagle GT/TD '96 Dakota flew to victory in Super Stock for his first career win, taking an easy final-round victory when 19-time tour winner Joe Santangelo’s GT/GA Camaro slowed from his objective.
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Weekend Rewind: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Relive the magic of the 2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is our video rewind from Summit Motorsports Park.
28 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Shop Tour: John Force Racing

John Force Racing Top Fuel driver Austin Prock takes us on a tour of JFR’s massive Brownsburg, Ind., race shop, where the team builds, repairs, and prepares its Top Fuel and Funny Car entries.
28 Jun 2022
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Bristol Dragway to welcome hundreds of Jr. Racers for Eastern Conference Finals

Since 2004, NHRA Summit Racing Series Jr. Drag Racing League competitors have flocked to Bristol Dragway in search of glory and prestigious Wally. That will continue July 14-16 at the 2022 Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing.
28 Jun 2022
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
Eastern Conference Finals
Since 2004, NHRA Summit Racing Series Jr. Drag Racing League competitors have flocked to Bristol Dragway in search of glory and prestigious Wally. That will continue July 14-16 when the Tennessee track hosts the 2022 Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag…
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Five things we learned at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The summer season for the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in full swing so we’ve already learned a lot this year. Then again, information is limitless so there’s always room for more knowledge and what better place to expand your mind than the fan-friendly environment of Summit Motorsports Park. Here's five big things we learned in Norwalk.
27 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Amgelle Sampey
The summer season for the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in full swing so we’ve already learned a lot this year. Then again, information is limitless so there’s always room for more knowledge and what better place to expand your mind…
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Beloved Norwalk racetrack owner/operator Bill Bader Sr. passes away

Bill Bader Sr., who took an inoperable Ohio dragstrip named Norwalk Dragway and over the course of more than 40 years transformed it into a fan favorite facility named Summit Motorsports Park, passed away June 26.
26 Jun 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Bill Bader Sr.
Bill Bader Sr., who took an inoperable Ohio dragstrip named Norwalk Dragway and over the course of more than 40 years transformed it into a fan favorite facility, passed away June 26, shortly after the completion of the track’s annual NHRA Camping…
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Kris Thorne adds another Pro Mod win in Norwalk

Kris Thorne’s remarkable run in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon continued as he powered to his third win of the 2022 season at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kris Throne
Kris Thorne’s remarkable run in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon continued on Sunday, powering to his third win of the 2022 season on Sunday at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s…
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Salinas, Hight, Enders, and Sampey outlast the rain in Norwalk

A lengthy rain delay before the final rounds, wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Erica Enders and Angelle Sampey who were able to leave Summit Motorsports Park with crucial Camping World NHRA series pro titles.
26 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Mike Salinas
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals had a little bit of everything including a lengthy rain delay before the final rounds that gave competitors a bit of extra time to gather their thoughts and refine their plan of attack. In the end, the plan…
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Bill Skillman captures third win and Factory Stock Showdown points lead

Bill Skillman and his Ray Skillman Ford Cobra raced to their third Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown victory of the season, took back the points lead and claimed the $1,000 bounty Sunday at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsport Park.
26 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bill Skillman
Bill Skillman and his Ray Skillman Ford Cobra raced to their third victory of the season, took back the points lead and claimed the $1,000 bounty Sunday at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsport Park, the fifth stop on the…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

National Dragster's award-winning photographers once again deliver the goods with our Sunday photo gallery from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sunday news and notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Updated throughout the day.
26 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Updated throughout the day. With an uncertain weather forecast for Sunday, NHRA officials made the decision run some of…
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Champions crowned at JDRL Western Conference Finals

Graeme Rufenacht earned his second NHRA RightTrailers Western Conference Finals Wally to highlight the 2022 edition of the national-level event for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
25 Jun 2022
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
Jr. Dragster on a racetrack
Graeme Rufenacht earned the second NHRA RightTrailers Western Conference Finals Wally of his career to highlight the 2022 edition of the national-level event for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Rufenacht outlasted the field…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Naitonals Sunday preview

Low qualifiers Bittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec lead the way into final eliminations at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
25 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Norwalk
With the 2022 NHRA season approximately half-over, its time for anyone who desires to become a champion to make hay and win some rounds. That sentiment is certainly the foremost thought for Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

National Dragster's award winning photographers once again deliver the goods with our Saturday photo gallery from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
25 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Friday leaders Force, Capps, and Enders hold firm; Krawiec goes low in Norwalk

Championship contenders and Friday qualifying leaders Brittany Force, Ron Capps, and Erica Enders will lead their respective pro classes into final eliminations while Eddie Krawiec took over the top spot following Saturday qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
25 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Erica Enders
Championship contenders and Friday qualifying leaders Brittany Force, Ron Capps, and Erica Enders will lead their respective pro classes into final eliminations while Eddie Krawiec took over the top spot following Saturday qualifying for the Summit…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Angelle Sampey lead their respective pro fields into the final day of qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
25 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Norwalk
Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders, and Angelle Sampey lead their respective pro fields into the final day of qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Capps is coming off a big Funny Car win in Bristol last week,…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster staff was all over Summit Motorsports Park on Friday, capturing all of the action on and off the track on the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
24 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Nighttime is the right time for Force, Capps, Enders and Sampey in Norwalk

Under the lights in Norwalk, Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders and Angelle Sampey lead pro fields after day one at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
24 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
The staff at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park is well known for their unrivaled hospitality and customer service and they offered their loyal fans a fantastic show under the lights on Friday night. At the end of two fast and furious…
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When it comes to winning his first race, Joey Gladstone is offically overdue

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will represent Joey Gladstone’s 67th race in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series and to the surprise of many, he’s still looking for his first victory. Gladstone’s talent has never been in question but his luck? That’s another story.
24 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Joey Gladstone
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will represent Joey Gladstone’s 67th race in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series and to the surprise of many, he’s still looking for his first victory. Gladstone’s talent has never been in question…
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Tricky Tipster: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Oddsmaker Tricky Tipster boldly offers his selections for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and they include Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Matt Smith.
24 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
The recent Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol was not kind to the favorites and points leaders in any of the pro categories but such is the unpredictable nature of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series. This week’s event in Norwalk, which is…
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