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Tony Schumacher makes dramatic return with 85th Top Fuel title

Tony Schumacher was grounded for the better part of two seasons while he searched for a sponsor, but the sport’s winningest Top Fuel driver clearly hasn’t forgotten how to find the winner’s circle. In his eighth race back this season, Schumacher earned his 85th career win by driving his Okuma/Coromant Sandvik dragster past points leader Steve Torrence in the final.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
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Tony Schumacher was grounded for the better part of two seasons while he searched for a sponsor, but the sport’s winningest Top Fuel driver clearly hasn’t forgotten how to find the winner’s circle. In his eighth race back this season, Schumacher…
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Aaron Stanfield runs the table with Pro Stock and Factory Stock double-up

Aaron Stanfield is just 25 years old and likely has a long career ahead of him but not matter how long he races he might never enjoy another afternoon like the one he had at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
stanfield win
Aaron Stanfield is just 25 years old and likely has a long career ahead of him but not matter how long he races he might never enjoy another afternoon like the one he had at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals. Stanfield not only won the…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. keeps his Funny Car title hopes alive with Houston victory

When it comes to the 2020 Camping World Funny Car title, don’t count out Tommy Johnson Jr. In danger of falling hopelessly behind teamamtes, Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman, Johnson put together a timley effort to win for the third time this season.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
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When it comes to the 2020 Camping World Funny Car title, don’t count out Tommy Johnson Jr. In danger of falling hopelessly behind teamamtes, Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman, Johnson put together a timley effort to win for the third time this season. In…
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Eddie Krawiec ends two-year winless drought with impressive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory

For the first time since the Brainerd event in 2018, a span of 26 months, Eddie Krawiec earned a Pro Stock Motorcycle Wally when he rode his Harley-Davidson FXDR to a final round win against Ryan Oehler at Houston Raceway Park. Appearing in his 85th career final, Krawiec nabbed career win No. 48 with a 6.801 to easily cover Oehler’s 6.905.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
krawiec
For the first time since the Brainerd event in 2018, a span of 26 months, Eddie Krawiec earned a Pro Stock Motorcycle Wally when he rode his Harley-Davidson FXDR to a final round win against Ryan Oehler at Houston Raceway Park. Appearing in his 85th…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sunday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz was all over Houston Raceway Park on Sunday to capture the images that will help define the wild Mopar Express NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
25 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Aaron Stanfield wins fourth-straight race to wrap up SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown title

After a dominant season that now includes four wins, Aaron Stanfield is crowned the SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown champion on Sunday at Houston Raceway Park.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
stanfield
Growing up, Aaron Stanfield watched his father, Greg, win four world championships in Super Stock and he obviously learned a thing or two because the third-generation prodigy now has a championship of his own after wrapping up the SAM Tech.edu…
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Sunday news and notes from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil

News and notes from the final day of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
notes
The ongoing points battles in Funny Car and Pro Stock were dramatically impacted by a few surprises during Sunday’s opening round of eliminations. The drama began in Funny Car where low qualifier Jack Beckman smoked the tires and lost to…
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Bobby Bode shines in nitro Funny Car debut

It’s not at all uncommon for most kids to get their driver’s license at age 18. Unless of course that license happens to be an NHRA Competition License for the nitro Funny Car class. Then, it’s a very rare occurrence. Not since Billy Meyer came along in the mid-1970s has the Funny Car class featured a teenage driver but Bobby Bode changed that this weekend when he made his professional debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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bode
It’s not at all uncommon for most kids to get their driver’s license at age 18. Unless of course that license happens to be an NHRA Competition License for the nitro Funny Car class. Then, it’s a very rare occurrence. Not since Billy Meyer came…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals Sunday Preview

After a frantic day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Alex Laughlin, and Matt Smith will head into Sunday’s final eliminations as the top-seeded drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
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After a frantic day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Alex Laughlin, and Matt Smith will head into Sunday’s final eliminations as the top-seeded drivers in Top Fuel,…
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Fields set for Sunday final eliminations at JEGS SPORTSnationals in Las Vegas

Doug Engels (Comp), Cody Lane (Super Stock), Mark Stewart (Stock), Bryan LaFlam (Top Sportsman),  John Richardson (Top Dragster), and Mike Patterson (SPortsman Motorcycle) were the qualifying leaders Saturday at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
25 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Doug Engels
Doug Engels (Comp), Cody Lane (Super Stock), Mark Stewart (Stock), Bryan LaFlam (Top Sportsman),  John Richardson (Top Dragster), and Mike Patterson (Sportsman Motorcycle) were the qualifying leaders Saturday at the JEGS…
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On a fast Saturday in Houston, no one is quicker than Torrence , Beckman, Laughlin, and Smith

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned the top qualifying spots on Saturday for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
24 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
torrence
After a thrilling day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Alex Laughlin and Matt Smith emerged as the top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday photo gallery

Saturday from the 33rd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, as brought to you through the lens of National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz.
24 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Eric Lane moment of silence prior to Q1 of Funny Car 47
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When it comes to championships, Andrew Hines knows it’s never over until it’s over

Ask Andrew Hines if he believes he’s still a contender for the 2020 Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle title and watch his eyes roll. As much as anyone, Hines knows that championships are never over until they are officially over. That’s a lesson he learned last year at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona when he lost in round one on a rare red-light, and then somehow managed to win the title after each of the leading contenders fell by the wayside.
24 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
hines
Ask Andrew Hines if he believes he’s still a contender for the 2020 Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle title and watch his eyes roll. As much as anyone, Hines knows that championships are never over until they are officially over. That’s a lesson he…
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Video: Factory Stock Showdown, second round qualifying from the SpringNationals

After the second round of qualifying its David Barton (Chevy), Mark Pawuk (Dodge), and John Cerbone (Chevy) leading the pack at the 2020 SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil
24 Oct 2020
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Video: Factory Stock Showdown, second round qualifying from the SpringNationals
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On the road to Houston Bo Butner and Dave Connolly take Million Dollar detour

One might forgive Pro Stock racer Bo Butner and crew chief Dave Connolly if they’re both a little bleary-eyed on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park. The two KB Racing teammates arrived in Houston about 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning following an early flight from Alabama, where they were both competing in the Mickey Thompson Million Dollar Drag Race held yesterday at Montgomery Motorsports Park.
24 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
butner
One might forgive Pro Stock racer Bo Butner and crew chief Dave Connolly if they’re both a little bleary-eyed on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park. The two KB Racing teammates arrived in Houston about 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning following an early…
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Tricky Tipster: Down to the wire in Baytown

As the Camping World NHRA tour heads Southward (slightly) to Houston Raceway Park, Tricky Tipster is sticking with Dallas winner Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and he'll share the top billing with Dallas winner Jack Beckman, and points leaders Erica Enders, Matt Smith, and Steve Jackson.
24 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Last week in Dallas, Tipster correctly picked Steve Torrence to walk away with the Top Fuel title, but whiffed on the other four winners in Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Pro Mod. Somedays, you’ll have weeks like that where the…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals Saturday Preview

Six months after originally scheduled, the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil will take place at Houston Raceway Raceway Park with Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series champions crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
23 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
beckman
Six months after originally scheduled, the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil will take place at Houston Raceway Raceway Park with Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series champions crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock,…
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Second-generation Funny Car driver Bobby Bode ready for his Houston debut

Jr. Dragster graduate Bobby Bode, son of veteran Funny Car driver Bob Bode, will make his Funny Car debut at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil. Bode checked in via Skype with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to talk about his road to the nitro cockpit.
23 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Watch it now! Super Comp time trials from the SpringNationals

Watch a field of Super Comp cars run T2 at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals
23 Oct 2020
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Watch it now! Super Comp time trials at the SpringNationals
See the detailed results HERE To catch all the action of the 2020 …
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Infinite Hero Funny Car team ready for championship challenge in Houston

With their win last weekend in Dallas, the Jack Beckman-driven Infinite Hero Funny Car team are just four points out of the lead and ready to meet the challenge at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals, according to crew chief Dean Antonelli.
23 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Severance, Gasparrelli, and Treadwell lead Division 7 winners in Las Vegas

Joey Severance, Steve Gasparrelli, and Glen Treadwell led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series' Pacific Division was in action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
23 Oct 2020
Division 7
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.328, 270.97  def. Casey Grisel, Orangevale, Calif., 5.501, 256.94.  TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR Steve Gasparrelli, West Covina, Calif., '19 Camaro, 5.…
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Toyota continues to ‘Go Places’ as Official Car of NHRA

Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of the NHRA. In continuation of its long-standing partnership with NHRA, Toyota will have a season-long presence at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events and will be featured prominently in NHRA’s television broadcasts.
23 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Toyota
Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of the NHRA. In continuation of its long-standing partnership with NHRA, Toyota will have a season-long presence at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events and will be featured…
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Justin Ashley, Kyle Koretsky, and Mason McGaha finalists for rookie of the year

Three first-year NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drivers -- Justin Ashley, Kyle Koretsky, and Mason McGaha -- have been announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
22 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Rookie of the Year
Three first-year NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drivers were announced by NHRA officials as the eligible candidates for the 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year award. The nation’s leading auto racing journalists select the winner through a voting…
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Erica Enders talks Dallas, Houston, and Pro Stock championship points battle

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock points leader Erica Enders joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about her big win in Dallas, the points battle, and this weekend's event in her Houston hometown.
22 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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McGahas partner with Neuralog for SpringNationals Pro Stock outing

22 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Chris McGaha
As Chris and Mason McGaha prepare to compete in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock class at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, Houston-based Neuralog will join the family race team for…
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Justin Ashley entering home stretch of strong rookie season in Top Fuel

After a career quickest run last weekend, rookie of the year frontrunner Justin Ashley is eager to head south to Houston for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil this weekend. 
22 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Ashley
After a career quickest run at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals and his best start as a professional Top Fuel pilot, rookie of the year frontrunner Justin Ashley is eager to head south to Houston for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals…
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Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, Phil Burgess talk Dallas, Houston, and Eric Lane

NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess and NHRA on FOX color commentator Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to talk about a wide range of topics from the event in Dallas, the upcoming race in Houston, and the passing of crew chief Eric Lane. 
21 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Insider podcast
NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess and NHRA on FOX color commentator Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about a wide range of topics from the event in Dallas, the upcoming race in Houston, and the…
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Nitro Time Machine: Don Campanello scores first career win at 1986 Gatornats

Don Campanello only won one NHRA national event in his Pro Stock career, but it was a big one as he bagged the title at the 1986 edition of the Gatornationals, defeating Butch Leal in the final. Step into the NHRA Nitro Time Machine to relive that victory.
21 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Time Machine
  To catch all the action of the 2020  Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you…
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NHRA racing family mourns the loss of talented nitro crew chief Eric Lane

Eric Lane, crew chief on Cruz Pedregon’s Snap-on Tools Funny Car and a veteran mechanic of the NHRA nitro pits, was struck and killed by a car while walking back from a restaurant Oct. 19 near Mineral Wells, Texas.
20 Oct 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Eric Lane
Eric Lane, crew chief on Cruz Pedregon’s Snap-on Tools Funny Car and a veteran mechanic of the NHRA nitro pits, was struck and killed by a car while walking back from a restaurant Oct. 19 near Mineral Wells, Texas. He was 47. The team had…
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Krista Baldwin on her first Top Fuel pass: "It's insane!"

Third-generation driver Krista Baldwin recently upgraded her NHRA license from Top Alcohol Dragster top Top Fuel. Now, she joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss the licensing process, her career as a Social Media manager, and her future racing plans.
19 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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