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NHRA Nevada Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las vegas Motor Speedway, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack on Saturday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
28 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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With his first pair of threes, Rob Passey already feels like a winner in Las Vegas

Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier in Top Fuel more than 30 years ago and the first three-second Top Fuel pass happened 15 years ago. Rob Passey hadn’t done either until Friday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals, but for the self-funded Utah driver, it’s a personal milestone long in the making.
28 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Rob Passey
Kenny Bernstein broke the 300-mph barrier in Top Fuel more than 30 years ago and the first three-second Top Fuel pass happened 15 years ago. Rob Passey hadn’t done either until Friday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals, but for the self-funded Utah driver…
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NHRA Nevada Nationals Saturday preview

It's "go big or go home" for some on the second day of qualifying at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, while others chase valuable bonus points as the fourth of six races in the Countdown to the Championship reaches the midway mark. Here's what to expect on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
28 Oct 2023
Kelly Wade
NHRA Nevada Nationals
It's "go big or go home" for some on the second day of qualifying at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, while others chase valuable bonus points as the fourth of six races in the Countdown to the Championship reaches the midway mark. Here's what to expect…
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Live NHRA Insider podcast from Las Vegas will highlight Pro Mod title battle

Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will host a live edition of the NHRA Insider podcast from the pits at Las Vegas Motor Speedway talking to Mike Castellana, Justin Bond, and Kris Thorne, the drivers in the battle for the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series championship. Tune in at 9:45 a.m.
28 Oct 2023
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Salinas, Hight, Enders, Herrera lead first-day fields at crucial Las Vegas event

Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera are the No. 1 qualifiers after the opening day of the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event is the second to last of the 2023 season with championship drama clinging to every run.
27 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera are the No. 1 qualifiers after the opening day of the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event is the second to last of the 2023 season with championship…
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Aaron Stanfield clinches third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship

Following his first qualifying pass at the NHRA Nevada Nationals Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro, clinched his third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world championship Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 
27 Oct 2023
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Aaron Stanfiled
Following his first qualifying pass at the NHRA Nevada Nationals Aaron Stanfield and his Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro, clinched his third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world championship Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor…
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Woman on a mission: Angie Smith returns after season-altering wreck

After a top-end wreck in St. Louis , Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Angie Smith was all but counted out for the final races of 2023. However, with medical clearance and a plan to salvage the year, she was back on track in Las Vegas and doing all she could to keep a spot in the top 10.
27 Oct 2023
Kelly Wade
Angie Smith
After a nasty top-end wreck in St. Louis just a handful of weeks ago, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Angie Smith was all but counted out for the final races of the season. However, with appropriate medical clearance and a plan to salvage the year,…
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NHRA Nevada Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las vegas Motor Speedway, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack on Friday of the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
27 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series championship to be decided in Las Vegas

The championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is on the line this weekend in Las Vegas and it is headed toward an epic finish at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
27 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series
The championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is on the line this weekend in Las Vegas and it is headed toward an epic finish at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the NHRA Nevada…
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Regular-season Top Fuel champ Justin Ashley still has his eyes on season title

Even though the top three drivers in the Top Fuel championship hunt — Leah Pruett, Doug Kalitta, and Steve Torrence — are all within 13 points entering the last two races of the season, no one — especially the man himself — is discounting the guy in fourth place, regular-season champ Justin Ashley.
27 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Justin Ashley
Even though the top three drivers in the Top Fuel championship hunt — Leah Pruett, Doug Kalitta, and Steve Torrence — are all within 13 points entering the last two races of the season, no one — especially the man himself — is discounting the guy in…
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John Force and Peak debut specialty 50th anniversary livery in Las Vegas

John Force will be racing in a specialty gold and black scheme on the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet at the NHRA Nevada Nationals to celebrate Old World Industries' 50th anniversary.
27 Oct 2023
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John Force
Coming off their best performance of the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series season, John Force and the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS team jumped from ninth to fifth in the points standings as they continue the pursuit of their…
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NHRA fans join the fun of trying to predict winners in Drag Race Bracket Bonanza

With two Countdown playoff races left in the 2023 season Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, fans can be part of the excitement by entering their raceday picks for all four Camping World Drag Racing Series classes on the Drag Race Bracket Bonanza website.
27 Oct 2023
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Drag Race Bracket Bonanza
With two Countdown playoff races left in the 2023 season Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, the first dynamic bracket competition for drag racing fans, will build on a record- setting participation following the Texas NHRA FallNationals. With the NHRA…
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NHRA Nevada Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series and the Countdown to the Championship, comes to life today with the first two of four professional qualifying sessions.
26 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Nevada Nationals
The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series and the Countdown to the Championship, comes to life today with the first two of four professional qualifying sessions. Weather conditions for the…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series set to crown National Champions in Las Vegas

It’s a huge weekend for the NHRA Summit Racing Series as 40 of the nation’s top drivers will compete for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of this weekend’s NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
26 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summit National championships
It’s a huge weekend for the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as 40 of the nation’s top drivers will compete for an NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part of…
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Tricky Tipster: NHRA Nevada Nationals

As we head to Nevada for the penultimate race of the season, and the ancestral home to Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s resident odds-guru, favorites have emerged, and they include Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
26 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
It’s crunch time in the battle for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro titles as there are just two races and eight rounds of competition left in the season. The list of potential candidates has been narrowed in most classes, and in…
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Gaige Herrera and Erica Enders look to keep the ball rolling in Las Vegas

After a dominant season in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, NHRA rider Gaige Herrera could wrap up the world championship at this weekend’s 23rd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals, while reigning Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders looks to win for the tenth time at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
26 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gaige Herrera
After a dominant season in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, NHRA rider Gaige Herrera could wrap up the world championship at this weekend’s 23rd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals, while reigning Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders looks to win for the…
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TSR teammates, points leaders Pruett and Hagan are focused on task at hand

After a first-time double-up for the Tony Stewart Racing nitro teams of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, the duo heads into Las Vegas in a unique and exciting position: leading the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car with two races remaining.
26 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pruett and Hagan
After a first-time double-up for the Tony Stewart Racing nitro teams of Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, the duo heads into Las Vegas in a unique and exciting position: leading the points in both Top Fuel and Funny Car with two races remaining.  …
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Mission Foods enters multiyear deal as title sponsor of NHRA’s premier series

The NHRA and Mission Foods have announced that Mission Foods has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series beginning with the 2024 season.
25 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mission
The NHRA and Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, have announced that Mission Foods has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
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Camping World and NHRA announce partnership extension through 2026

NHRA and Camping World, the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, have announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, with Camping World becoming a premier partner for the 2024 race season. 
25 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Camping World
NHRA and Camping World, the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, have announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, with Camping World becoming a premier partner for the 2024 race season.  The partnership continues a solid…
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars to conclude debut season at NHRA Nevada Nationals

Modern Warriors will present the final round of captivating, nitromethane-powered Legends Nitro Funny Cars action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Oct. 26-29. 
24 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Legends FC
On the anniversary of the Legends Nitro Funny Cars format taking place at select NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events, Modern Warriors, "Your Tactical Specialist," will present the final round of captivating, nitromethane-powered Funny Car…
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NHRA to honor veterans during weekend of In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

As part of a weekend-long celebration of veterans, the NHRA announced a number of special Veteran’s Day promotions that will take place during the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
23 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
As part of a weekend-long celebration of veterans, the NHRA announced a number of special Veteran’s Day promotions that will take place during the historic 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals on Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona…
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Volpe, Hidalgo, Brand lead Rockingham winners at final Division 2 Lucas Oil event

Santo Volpe, Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., and Michael Brand II led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Rockingham Dragway.
23 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 2
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Santo Volpe, Palm Bay, Fla., '32 Bantum, A/EA, 7.603, 174.89  def…
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Engineering the future of motorsports

The Southern California section of SAE brought together hundreds of engineering students, in a shrine built to hot rodding and racing.
23 Oct 2023
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Engineering the future of motorsports
Engineering is the business of finding solutions to challenging problems while working within constraints. When the key constraint is time, every solution found becomes even more valuable. As a racer, that probably sounds quite familiar. For…
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Anson Brown moves from Jr. Dragster to Super Comp with an eye towards a faster future

Anson Brown, son of three-time Top Fuel champ Antron, recently moved from Jr. Dragsters to Super Comp and has already enjoyed success, and he's already looking forward to the future.
23 Oct 2023
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Anson Brown
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Meet the stars of the NHRA at the NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style on Thursday night

The NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style returns to famed Fremont Street in Las Vegas Thursday, Oct. 26, featuring a huge driver autograph session and entertainment.
23 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fanfest
The NHRA Fanfest, Vegas-style returns to famed Fremont Street in Las Vegas Thursday, Oct. 26, featuring a huge driver autograph session and entertainment.  The driver autograph session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Among the NHRA superstars…
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NHRA drivers double down in Las Vegas at penultimate event of 2023 season

As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series winds down, teams gear up for the penultimate race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the NHRA Nevada Nationals on Oct. 26-29.
20 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Las Vegas
As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series winds down, teams gear up for the penultimate race of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 23rd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals on Oct. 26-29.…
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Blast From the Past: More fire burnouts

If the volume of email is any indicator, fire burnouts, which were made illegal decades ago, are still very much a hot topic among race fans of yore who witnessed the planned pyrotechnics on dragstrips across the nation. 
20 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
More fire burnouts
If the volume of email is any indicator, fire burnouts are still very much a hot topic among race fans of yore who witnessed the planned pyrotechnics on dragstrips across the nation.  Following up on my…
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NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Chase Van Sant out for the balance of season

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chase Van Sant, a top contender for the annual NHRA Rookie of the Year award, underwent skin-graft surgery Oct. 19 on an injured knee and will miss the final two events of the season.
19 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Chase Van Sant
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chase Van Sant, a top contender for the annual NHRA Rookie of the Year award, underwent skin-graft surgery Oct. 19 on an injured knee and will miss the final two events of the season. Van Sant, rider of the Trick Tools/…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 JEGS Allstars

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2023 JEGS Allstars at Texas Motorplex as the Sportsman racing heroes of the year celebrate their victories.
19 Oct 2023
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2023 JEGS Allstars
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Future Energy Solutions will debut on Shawn Langdon’s dragster in Las Vegas

Future Energy Solutions will make its NHRA debut as a primary sponsor on the Top Fuel dragster driven by 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon when the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series resumes at the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
19 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Future Energy Solutions
Future Energy Solutions will make its NHRA debut as a  primary sponsor on the Top Fuel dragster driven by 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon when the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series resumes at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The…
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