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Tricky Tipster, Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

The PlayNHRA oddsmakers have set the lines for this week's Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Here are the odds for each class.
26 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
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For drag racers and drag racing fans, there is no event bigger, more important, or more prestigious than the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. A Labor Day tradition at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park since 1961, an Indy win can define…
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Alex Laughlin to accrue points for Buddy Hull and Jim Dunn Racing in Indy

While driver Buddy Hull continues to recover from a left-hand injury suffered earlier this season, the Jim Dunn Racing/Blaze Exhaust Probes Funny Car will be piloted at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals by Alex Laughlin.
25 Aug 2025
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Alex Laughlin
While driver Buddy Hull continues to recover from a left-hand injury suffered earlier this season, the Jim Dunn Racing/Blaze Exhaust Probes Funny Car will be piloted at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals by a driver who knows how to win…
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The Big Go big preview with The Insiders

Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all aspects of the 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, and it's a banger of a chat.
25 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 A new tower, testing mishaps, Countdown to the Championship controversy, teams that are fast when it's cold and teams that are cold when it's fast, this episode has it all. Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about…
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Matt Stutzman, medal-winning 'Armless Archer,' will compete at U.S. Nationals

Paralympic gold medalist Matt Stutzman, known worldwide as the “Armless Archer” for his remarkable achievements in competitive archery without the use of arms, will make NHRA history when he competes in Top Sportsman at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
25 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Matt Stutzman
Paralympic gold medalist Matt Stutzman, known worldwide as the “Armless Archer” for his remarkable achievements in competitive archery without the use of arms, will make NHRA history when he competes in Right Trailers Top Sportsman at the Cornwell…
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Funny Car stars gear up for PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout in Indianapolis

Eight top Funny Car drivers will battle it out for big honors in the PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout specialty race on Sunday at the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
25 Aug 2025
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Callout
Since the 1960s, nitro-burning Funny Cars have had NHRA fans on the edge of their seats, watching the incredible machines power to big speeds and fast times. On Sunday at the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…
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Nataas to drive Worsham’s Funny Car in Indy on 20th anniversary of double win

Twenty years after Del Worsham and his father, Chuck, “doubled up" in Indy, winning the Skoal Showdown and the U.S. Nationals, Julie Nataas will sit in the cockpit of Del's Funny Car in an attempt to again win the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
25 Aug 2025
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Julie Nataas
Twenty years ago, Del Worsham and his father, Chuck, stunned the Funny Car class by winning both the Skoal Showdown bonus event and the NHRA U.S. Nationals on the same weekend, a rare “double-up” that earned him $225,000 and a permanent place in…
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Kalitta Motorsports, DHL, Kalitta Air partner in 2025 'Race to End Hunger'

Kalitta Motorsports, longtime partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping working families, children, and senior citizens facing hunger through the now-familiar six-race program: the Race to End Hunger.
25 Aug 2025
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Race To End Hunger
Kalitta Motorsports, longtime partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping working families, children, and senior citizens facing hunger through the now-familiar six-race…
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Westerfield, Ramay lead Woodburn Nostalgia Summer Nationals winners

Shane Westerfield, Wayne Ramay, and Brad Woodard led the list of winners as the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip for the Nostalgia Summer Nationals.
24 Aug 2025
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Shane Westerfield
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Nostalgia Summer Nationals:NOSTALGIA FUNNY CARShane Westerfield, Fullerton, Calif., '69 Camaro, 5.608, 262.64  def. Jeff Arend, La Verne,…
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Forrest Lucas, self-made entrepreneur and longtime NHRA partner, passes away

Forrest Lucas, the self-made entrepreneur who turned a small startup into the global brand Lucas Oil and became one of NHRA Drag Racing’s most influential benefactors, passed away Aug. 23. He was 83.
23 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Forrest and Charlotte Lucas 14
Forrest Lucas, the self-made entrepreneur who turned a small startup into the global brand Lucas Oil and became one of NHRA Drag Racing’s most influential benefactors, passed away Aug. 23. He was 83.Born in 1942 in rural Indiana, Lucas rose from…
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Fricke, McCulloch lead winners at New England Dragway Division 1 Lucas Oil event

Jackie Fricke and Jeff McCulloch scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at New England Dragway.
23 Aug 2025
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.285, 278.52  def. Tom Fox Jr.,…
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Cummings, Beverett victorious at Division 3 Battle at the Beech in Bowling Green

Matt Cummings and Chip Beverett scored Top Alcohol wins to highlight eliminationals at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division Battle at the Beech at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
23 Aug 2025
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Division 3
 The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMatt Cummings, Pompano Beach, Fla., 5.254, 276.18  def. Zachary Fulcher,…
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Free live coverage of Sportsman qualifying, including Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge

The Sox & Martin brand will once again be the presenting sponsor and provide free online coverage of Sportsman qualifying, Stock and Super Stock class eliminations, and the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge on NHRA.tv during the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
22 Aug 2025
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US Nationals
The legendary Sox & Martin brand will once again be the presenting sponsor and provide free online coverage of Sportsman qualifying, Stock and Super Stock class eliminations, and the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge on NHRA.tv during the 2025…
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NHRA Mission Foods Awards Ceremony returns to Pechanga Resort Casino

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony is again slated to take place at Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country.
22 Aug 2025
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banquet
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony is again slated to take place at Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country.The 2025 ceremony, which takes place for the fourth straight year at Pechanga…
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Jordan Vandergriff returns with Shawn Reed Racing for NHRA U.S. Nationals

Jordan Vandergriff will be back in the driver’s seat of the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster for the upcoming Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s premier event.
22 Aug 2025
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Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff will be back in the driver’s seat of the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster for the upcoming Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s premier event.Team owner/driver Shawn Reed remains sidelined for…
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Legend to legend: Don Prudhomme on Don Garlits, Indy, and other great takes

It’s one thing for fans to idolize Don Garlits for all he’s brought to our sport, but it's a whole other thing to listen to fellow legend Don Prudhomme tell us why "Big Daddy" is the greatest drag racer of all time and to share stories about their time together among his other stories of the road.
22 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Don Prudhomme
It’s one thing for people like me and you to idolize Don Garlits. Hell, he’s “Big Daddy,” an icon whom we all admire, respect, and love for all he’s brought to our sport.However, it’s another thing entirely when one of his fellow legends — one…
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NHRA unveils new Wally Parks Tower ahead of Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA announced the completion of the new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites during an official unveiling this week at the facility.
21 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Wally Parks Tower
Ahead of the world’s biggest drag race, next week’s 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA announced the completion of the new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites during an official…
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Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch next week's Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
21 Aug 2025
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NHRA U.S. Nationals event guide
CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS NHRA U.S. NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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Countdown to the Championship fields filling up headed to Indy

As a result of competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the penultimate event of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, more drivers have locked in their positions in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
21 Aug 2025
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Countdown
As a result of competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the penultimate event of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, more drivers have locked in their positions in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Just the…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
20 Aug 2025
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
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Chic Cannon, last surviving member of original NHRA Drag Safari, passes away

Chic Cannon, the last surviving member of the original NHRA Drag Safari that traversed the nation in the mid-1950s to spread the NHRA gospel, passed away Aug. 20. He was 96.
20 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Chic Cannon
Chic Cannon, the last surviving member of the original NHRA Drag Safari that traversed the nation in the mid-1950s to spread the NHRA gospel, passed away Aug. 20. He was 96.Cannon, along with Bud Coons, Bud Evans, and photographer Eric Rickman, were…
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Alan Johnson and Kyle Satenstein talk Top Fuel championships and debuts

On this Top Fuel-centric episode of the NHRA Insider podcast presented by Speedmaster, all-time great crew chief Alan Johnson and NHRA rookie Top Fuel driver Kyle Satenstein join host Brian Lohnes.
20 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this Top Fuel-centric episode of the NHRA Insider podcast presented by Speedmaster, all-time great crew chief Alan Johnson and NHRA rookie Top Fuel driver Kyle Satenstein join host Brian Lohnes. The two guys are on wildly different ends of…
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Farmer, Denham, Wilson, and Sanders claim Division 4 Summit Series wins

Talon Farmer, Jimmy Denham, Gage Wilson, and Robert Sanders are the first finalists for the Summit Racing Series world championship battle after winning in their classes at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals at Texas Motorplex.
20 Aug 2025
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Division 4 Summit Series
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals:SUPER PROTalon Farmer, Abilene, Texas, dragster, 4.777, 141.65  def. Bryson Parks, Venus, Texas, dragster, 6.416…
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Mark Grame

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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93:07
After a pair of national event titles in Super Comp, Mark Grame claimed his first win in Right Trailers Top Dragster with a perfect 6.730 on his 6.73 dial to beat final round opponent Holden Laris, who wasn’t far behind with a 6.129 on his 6.10 dial…
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Michael Chitty

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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76:09
A week after winning the Lucas Oil Series event in Brainerd, Michael Chitty returned for his second national event win when he used a .02-over 6.641 to top Jim Thorp in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman final.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Street winner Donnie Durenberger

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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114:19
Donnie Durenberger, who won this event two years ago, struck again in Super Street for his fourth career win, surviving a double-breakout final-round bout with Scott Cowles, 10.887 to 10.863.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Jason Kenny

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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106:42
Three-time U.S. Nationals finalist Jason Kenny broke a four-year victory drought as he collected career win No. 5 in Super Gas, defeating local favorite Trevor Larson, the 2023 world champ, on a 9.92 to 9.94 count.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Brian Johnson

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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59:51
Brian Johnson, who hails from the Minnesota town of Nowthen, had a little now-then flashback as he won the event for the second time, following up his 2018 Brainerd Super Stock conquest with a Super Comp victory this year on an 8.93 to 8.96 final-…
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Stock winner Ryan Hutar

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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102:39
Ryan Hutar, a runner-up at his home event in Brainerd in 2016, returned to the Stock final and scored his first win by taking out current points leader Joe Santangelo with a 10.167 on his 10.15 dial.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Jason DeForrest

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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73:42
Jason DeForrest successfully defended his 2024 Brainerd win and collected his seventh Wally when he beat veteran Len Schnieder in the Super Stock final. DeForrest left first and ran 9.072 against his 9.03 dial.
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2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Comp winner Matt Harris

19 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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96:39
Division 5 Comp champ Matt Harris added a second Wally to his collection as the Nebraska-based speedster defeated No. 1 qualifier Cali Neff in the final, (-.47) 7.79 to Neff’s (-.33) 6.82.
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