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Weekend Rewind: 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

The 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals went into the history books with a record-breaking weekend packed with drama and performance, making it a race that experts and fans alike have quickly anointed as one of the best events in NHRA history. Here's a video look at the amazing weekend in Pomona.
21 Nov 2024
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
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5 Things We Learned in Pomona

The season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals produced an incredible amount of memorable moments that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time, but somehow, we’ve managed to pick five that stand out.
18 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Five Things We Learned in Pomona
  GREATNESS HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE Greg Anderson often jokes about the difficulty he has keeping up with the younger generation of Pro Stock drivers, but who is laughing now? Anderson won his sixth world title on Sunday in Pomona and…
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Herrera sets sights on second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera is on the brink of another crowning moment, as the young rider will attempt to claim his second consecutive world championship at this weekend's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
15 Nov 2024
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Gaige Herrera
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season comes to a close at the 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera is on the brink of another…
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Stanfield, Glenn, and Anderson to battle for Pro Stock championship in Pomona

The Pro Stock world championship will be decided this weekend at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, where Aaron Stanfield leads Dallas Glenn by 32 points as both aim for first world titles, with veteran Greg Anderson lurking 56 points back.
14 Nov 2024
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Stanfield, Glenn, and Anderson
There’s a possibility the final run of the 2024 Pro Stock season could determine the world championship at this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.   If that’s the case and it’s…
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Championship coronation on tap for Funny Car’s Austin Prock in Pomona

Austin Prock will be named the 2024 NHRA Funny Car world champion following qualifying Saturday at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals but remains laser-focused on trying to end the year in impressive fashion. A ninth win — and a first world championship for the young standout — would certainly do it.
13 Nov 2024
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Austin Prock
At the beginning of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Austin Prock wasn’t sure if he’d be a driver or a spectator. But when a Funny Car seat became available within his John Force Racing team, he was more than happy to take on…
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Bid to win a behind-the-scenes experience with In-N-Out's Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson

As the NHRA season winds down this weekend with the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip comes a chance for a behind-the-scenes experience: sitting down for lunch with In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, courtesy of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
13 Nov 2024
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Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson
The latest online charity fundraiser for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) is live now and open for bidding on BringATrailer.com. This truly priceless charity auction offers its winner and one guest a unique behind-the-scenes…
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Top Fuel set for epic finish at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona

A thrilling finish is all but guaranteed in Top Fuel heading into this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with Justin Ashley, Antron Brown, and Shawn Langdon dueling for the world championship.
12 Nov 2024
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Top Fuel
With a thrilling finish all but guaranteed in Top Fuel heading into this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, it’s Justin Ashley who takes the points lead into the final race of the 2024…
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Don Prudhomme honored with Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award

The NHRA icon was recognized at the 2024 SEMA Show with an award named for Wally Parks' one-time-boss.
11 Nov 2024
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(Photos provided by SEMA) The Petersen Automotive Museum awarded Don “the Snake” Prudhomme the prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
08 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4
  Join us for an exciting Friday lineup at the 2024 SEMA Show, packed with automotive experts, industry leaders, and racing champions. Kicking off at 10:00 AM, we’ll hear from Chris Harris of the African American Automotive…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
07 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3
Today's SEMA Stage schedule brings together an impressive lineup of automotive industry experts, racing legends, and innovators. Starting at 9:00 AM with Lonnie Grim and moving through to 2:45 PM with George Kook Jr., attendees can expect…
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Two years ago, Gaige Herrera was a relative unknown; now he's a champion

Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway two years ago.
06 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Gaige Herrera
Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
06 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2
Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. The 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be no different, as the NHRA Stage, hosted by NHRA on FOX personalities…
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas

The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
05 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas
The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race. THE FORCE IS STRONG We can’t…
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Evel Knievel Museum jumps onto Rick Ware Racing dragster in Las Vegas

The name of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel became synonymous with Las Vegas after his spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in 1967, and the Knievel name is back on the front page at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals where the Clay Millican-driven Rick Ware Racing Top Fueler is bannering the Knievel name.
02 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Clay Millican
The name of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel became synonymous with Las Vegas after his spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in 1967, and the Knievel name is back on the front page at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals where the…
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Bob Tasca III after Las Vegas sweep at Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the longtime Ford driver would certainly add a major high note to close out the season with a chance to sweep both races in Las Vegas this year.
01 Nov 2024
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Bob Tasca III
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the veteran standout can still end the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a big finish starting at this weekend’s 24th…
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Former Top Fuel champs Langdon and Torrence after big weekends in Vegas

With two races to go, Justin Ashley has the Top Fuel points lead with Antron Brown breathing down his neck, but don't forget about past world champs Shawn Langdon and Steve Torrence, who are lurking just behind the leading duo.
31 Oct 2024
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Former Top Fuel champs Langdon and Torrence after big weekends in Vegas
In a Top Fuel championship race that could be one for the ages in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, what happens at this weekend’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway could loom large in the…
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The 'Prock Rocket' and a season of performance domination

Austin Prock’s victories may soon define a Funny Car championship season, but it will be the Cornwell Tools team's domination of the season’s performance standards that will long be remembered as the hallmark of the year.
30 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Austin Prock
With just two races to go in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Austin Prock has a solid points lead that many expect to carry him to his first Funny Car world championship and the 23rd for John Force Racing. Prock’s Cornwell…
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2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Sunday Finals

Brian Lohnes Brings You the Action from the Top End at Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California
28 Oct 2024
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2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Sunday Finals
  LIVE FINALS: Good Vibrations Motorsports…
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2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Saturday Wrap-Up

Brian Lohnes brings the action Live from Bakersfield: Unforgettable runs and thrilling recaps from the Good Vibrations Motorsports booth at Famoso Dragstrip
26 Oct 2024
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2024 California Hot Rod Reunion Saturday Wrap-Up
  As the second day of racing roared to life, fans enjoyed thrilling runs from vintage Funny Cars, front-engined dragsters,…
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JR Todd takes us behind the scenes of Toyota’s Experience Center in Texas

Toyota Funny Car racer JR Todd recently gave fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Toyota’s North American headquarters in Plano, Texas.
21 Oct 2024
Kelly Wade
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JR Todd takes us behind the scenes of Toyota’s North American Headquarters
Known for his competitive mindset on the NHRA circuit, Todd took this opportunity to showcase not only the immense capabilities of Toyota as an automotive leader but also the deep well of motivation that drives Toyota's involvement in drag racing…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 JEGS Allstars

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the JEGS Allstars at the Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrated their victories.
17 Oct 2024
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 JEGS Allstars
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
16 Oct 2024
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals
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NHRA announcer Joe Castello goes Super Comp racing

More than a voice at national events, NHRA announcer Joe Castello is also a racer at heart. Castello recently seized the opportunity to get in the seat of Bo Butner’s Super Comp dragster at the NHRA South Central Division race at Texas Motorplex.
16 Oct 2024
Kelly Wade
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WFO Joe Castello car
The Stampede of Speed was a grand extravaganza, and one that drew a plethora of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors for both the divisional and national events. Among the sea of Sportsman racers was an unexpected face behind the wheel of a…
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals

Championship hopes were dinged and sometimes drowned on a wild weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Relive all of the drama in our post-race Weekend Rewind.
15 Oct 2024
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals
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5 Things We Learned in Dallas

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the impact of a drag race like the NHRA Texas FallNationals. The Texas Motorplex Stampede of Speed brought plenty of surprises and a load of moments that will forever be emblazoned on the memory of those in attendance and watching from afar. Here are a just a few of the things we learned in the Lone Star State.
14 Oct 2024
Kelly Wade
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Five things we learned in Dallas
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the impact of a drag race like the NHRA Texas FallNationals. The Texas Motorplex Stampede of Speed brought plenty of surprises and a load of moments that will forever be emblazoned on the memory of those in…
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Diehl, Moore are finding supercharged synergy in their new partnership

Funny Car veteran Jeff Diehl's new partnership with Kevin Moore and Speedtech Motorsports means that "the Surfer's" career may be cresting a new wave.
12 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Jeff Diehl
For racers on the road, life is about flying from city to city and picking up some anonymous rental car at the airport to serve their basic transportation needs between the hotel and racetrack each day. Then there’s Jeff Diehl, whose “rental car…
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As first full season nears end, Shawn Reed is looking forward more than back

As Top Fuel racer Shawn Reed winds down what was his first full-season campaign, the veteran nitro racer has plenty to look back on and plenty to look forward to.
11 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Shawn Reed
If you look at just the numbers from Shawn Reed’s first full season in Top Fuel, you might think that the experienced nitro dragster and drag boat racer might be frustrated with his first full campaign. He’s won just four rounds — two of them at…
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Recovered and refreshed, Camrie Caruso has a new plan of attack in Pro Stock

Camrie Caruso planned to win races and secure a spot in the top 10 in 2024. An early season crash curtailed those plans, but she’s back on track and eager to re-establish herself in the highly competitive field.
11 Oct 2024
Kelly Wade
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Camrie Caruso
Entering her third year driving a KB Titan Racing-powered Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stocker, young Camrie Caruso planned to win races and secure a spot in the top 10 in 2024. An early season crash curtailed those plans, but she’s back on track and eager…
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Ron Capps looks for some repeat success at Texas NHRA FallNationals

Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps, who picked up wins in Dallas in back-to-back seasons in 2021 and 2022, will be looking to make a splash this weekend as the Texas NHRA FallNationals opens the second half of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
11 Oct 2024
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Ron Capps
Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps is no stranger to winning NHRA Mission Food Drag Racing Series races, especially recently at the Texas Motorplex, home of the 39th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, which is the main event of the 10-day…
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A lot on the line for Pro Stock's Erica Enders at Texas NHRA FallNationals

Defending world champion Erica Enders has the chance to match legendary driver Warren Johnson with a victory at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals, which would make her just the second in class history to win the event three straight years.
10 Oct 2024
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Erica Enders
Only one driver in Pro Stock history has ever won at Texas Motorplex three years in a row. Defending world champion Erica Enders has the chance to match legendary driver Warren Johnson with a victory at this weekend’s 39th annual Texas NHRA…
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