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Champions set to be crowned at historic In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona

For the first time, In-N-Out Burger will be part of the final event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, with the historic In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals set to take place Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
19 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
For the first time, In-N-Out Burger will be part of the final event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, with the historic 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals set to take place Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Texas NHRA FallNationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
18 Oct 2023
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Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return to Pro Stock action for final two races of season

Pro Stock star Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return to quarter-mile for the last two races of the 2023 season in a new RJ Race Cars Pro Stock Camaro thanks to the support of Scag Power Equipment. 
18 Oct 2023
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Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Pro Stock star Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return to quarter-mile for the last two races of the 2023 season in a new RJ Race Cars Pro Stock Camaro thanks to the support of Scag Power Equipment.  Coughlin is known as one of the greats in the…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Texas NHRA FallNationals

Relive a wild weekend of racing at Texas Motorplex as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship reached race No. 4 at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
18 Oct 2023
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Kelly Harper is next in line to join Top Fuel with Las Vegas debut

After waiting nearly 18 months to make his NHRA debut in a Top Fuel dragster, Kelly Harper will finally get his chance at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals.
18 Oct 2023
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Kelly Harper
After waiting nearly 18 months to make his NHRA debut in a Top Fuel dragster, Kelly Harper will finally get his chance at the upcoming NHRA Nevada Nationals. Harper will be driving the Paton Racing entry with sponsorship from Ruud Manufacturing…
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Nataas double highlights Sportsman action at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Texas NHRA FallNationals was a stampede of speed and excitement, and that extended to the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes, where several standout performances wowed the crowd, not the least of which was Julie Nataas’ double up in the JEGS Allstars event and the FallNationals,
17 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Julie Nataas
The Texas NHRA FallNationals was a stampede of speed and excitement, and that extended to the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes, where several standout performances wowed the crowd, not the least of which was Julie Nataas’ double up in the JEGS…
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Save The Date: 2023 NHRA Division Awards Ceremony schedule announced

NHRA has released the official schedule for the end-of-year divisional banquets, where the top competitors in all series are feted in a wonderful year-end get-together.
17 Oct 2023
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2023 NHRA Division Awards Ceremony schedule announced
NHRA has released the official schedule for the end-of-year divisional banquets, where the top competitors in all series are feted in a wonderful year-end get-together. LUCAS OIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET Nov. 13, 2023, 2 p.m…
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Insider Crew Chief Edition: Strausbaugh and Ingersoll talk winning in Dallas

On this crew chief edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dallas-winning Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh and Dallas Pro Stock-winning crew chief Mark Ingersoll for two revealing discussions. 
17 Oct 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this crew chief edition of the NHRA Insider Podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dallas-winning Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh and Dallas Pro Stock-winning crew chief Mark Ingersoll for two revealing discussions. …
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Hawk, Brewster, Crader, O'Neil, and Merrilees score Division 7 Summit titles

Chuck Hawk Jr., Sean Brewster, A.J. Crader, Michael O'Neil, and Craig Merrilees scored wins at the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown to earn the right to compete in the National Championship.
17 Oct 2023
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Division 7
The following are final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown: SUPER PRO Chuck Hawk Jr., Tucson, Ariz., '00 S-10, 5.003, 140401.50  def. Cindy Hawk, Tucson, Ariz., '11 Spitzer, 4…
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Boyko, Larose, Renninger, Konopacki, and Hoff win Division 1 championships

Billy Boyko, Mike Larose, Denny Renninger, Mike Konopacki, and Danny Hoff were winners at the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals to earn berths in the National Championship in Las Vegas.
17 Oct 2023
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Division 1
The following are Monday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals: SUPER PRO Billy Boyko, dragster, 4.853, 140.78  def. Bryan Balducci, Voorhees, , '14 Undercover, 4.995, 128.18.…
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History in the making: How Erica Enders became the winningest female racer

From an attention-grabbing Jr. Dragster debut and an early career in NHRA Sportsman racing, it’s been a long road to the top for Erica Enders, whose Pro Stock victory at the Texas NHRA FallNationals made her the winningest female racer in all of motorsports.
17 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Erica Enders
From an attention-grabbing Jr. Dragster debut chronicled in the Disney movie Right On Track and an early career in NHRA Sportsman racing, it’s been a long road to the top for Erica Enders, whose Pro Stock victory at the Texas NHRA…
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Five things we learned at the Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Texas NHRA FallNationals, race four of six in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, pulled into famed Texas Motorplex with a tankful of hopes and excitement and pulled out four days with a lot more questions than answers. But here’s five things we know.
16 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Five things we learned at the Texas NHRA FallNationals
  The Texas NHRA FallNationals, race four of six in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, pulled into famed Texas Motorplex with a tankful of hopes and excitement and pulled out four days with tanks…
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Lenny Lottig takes Texas FallNationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title

For the third time in 2023 Lenny Lottig took the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title, winning the 38th annual NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex.
15 Oct 2023
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
For the third time in 2023 Lenny Lottig took the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title, winning the 38th annual NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. Lottig and the ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies COPO Camaro grabbed the No. 1 qualifier…
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2023 Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals results from Famoso Dragstrip

Wittenberg, Cottrell, and Ramay dominated the 2023 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals in Bakersfield, Calif.
15 Oct 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Gallery
Wittenberg, Cottrell, and Ramay dominated the 2023 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals in Bakersfield
Wally Parks always had a way of uniting the best of hot rodders and racers' energies and skills, and in Bakersfield, Calif., the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum proved he still does. When it comes to Southern California drag racing, no name…
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No Lone Star here: Enders, Pruett, Hagan, Herrera shine at Texas FallNationals

Pro Stock winner Erica Enders became the winningest female driver in motorsports history, Tony Stewart Racing scored a nitro double in Top Fuel and Funny Car with Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, and Gaige Herrera continued to dominate in Pro Stock Motorcycle all at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
15 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Dallas winners
Pro Stock winner Erica Enders became the winningest female driver in motorsports history, Tony Stewart Racing scored a nitro double in Top Fuel and Funny Car with Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan, and Gaige Herrera continued to dominate in Pro Stock…
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Comp racer Chase Williams wins $100,000 Rooftec Division 4 Bonus Fund Championship

Chase Williams, an NHRA Division 4 Comp racer from Carthage, Texas, secured the championship in the 2023 Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Bonus Fund Series. The championship provided him with a $100,000 winner's purse. 
15 Oct 2023
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Chase Williams
Chase Williams scored one of the most monumental paydays ever afforded an NHRA Competition Eliminator racer.  Williams, an NHRA Division 4 racer from Carthage, Texas, secured the championship in the 2023 Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator…
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Julie Nataas clinches NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world championship in Dallas

Julie Nataas clinched her first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship at the Texas NHRA FallNationals. It’s the fourth championship in five years for Randy Meyer Racing.
15 Oct 2023
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Julie Nataas
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Texas Motorplc on Sunday of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track.
15 Oct 2023
Steve Johnson and Oliver the Watusi 66
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Sunday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
15 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals
      As per usual, the No. 8 and No. 9 qualifiers are the first pair down the track in Top Fuel, and Austin Prock, with lane choice, takes the left, but it doesn’t work out as the Montana Brands car is up in smoke right…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday Preview

Records, both national and track fell by the wayside in front of a near-capacity crowd on Saturday at the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals. Sunday’s final rounds promise to deliver more excitement and drama as Camping World NHRA series racer continue their pursuit of victories at the historic Texas Motorplex
15 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Dallas
Records, both national and track fell by the wayside in front of a near-capacity crowd on Saturday at the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals. Sunday’s final rounds promise to deliver more excitement and drama as Camping World NHRA series racer…
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Doug Gordon clinches third NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship

With his second-round win at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, Doug Gordon became the first Lucas Oil Series driver to clinch a 2023 world championship, winning his third in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class in his retirement season.
14 Oct 2023
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Doug Gordon
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Herrera bombs record; Torrence, Tasca III, and Anderson lead the way in Dallas

There were almost too many eye-opening runs to count during another fast day during the Texas NHRA FallNationals but few could hold a candle to the 6.627 by Vance & Hines Suzuki rider Gaige Herrera but fellow low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson still had plenty to crow about.
14 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Gaige Herrera
There were almost too many eye-opening runs to count during another fast day during the Texas NHRA FallNationals but few could hold a candle to the 6.627 by Vance & Hines Suzuki rider Gaige Herrera but fellow low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Bob…
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Division 7 team claims second overall triumph in JEGS Allstars competition

In the 38-year history of the JEGS Allstars competition, the Division 7 team hasn’t had many reasons to celebrate, but this year was different as the squad from the Pacific Division dropped the hammer on the competition to claim their second overall team title, and first since 2012.
14 Oct 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Div. 7
In the 38-year history of the JEGS Allstars competition, the Division 7 team hasn’t had many reasons to celebrate, but this year was different as the squad from the Pacific Division dropped the hammer on the competition to claim their second overall…
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'The Surfer,' Jeff Diehl, debuts Cerveza de Baja at Texas NHRA FallNationals

Funny Car fan-favorite Jeff “the Surfer” Diehl will debut new sponsor Cerveza de Baja at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex.
14 Oct 2023
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Jeff Diehl
Funny Car fan-favorite Jeff “the Surfer” Diehl will debut new sponsor Cerveza de Baja at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex. Cerveza de Baja, a lifestyle brand brewed in Baja California, Mexico is a bright and…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Texas Motorplc on Saturday of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track.
14 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Clay Millican's boomer 61
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Richards, Creasy teams both vow to rebuild after devastating Friday accident

Friday’s collision between Dale Creasy Jr. and Dave Richards in the first Funny Car qualifying session not only sidelined both teams for the event but put an early end to their seasons, but both of the privateer teams plan to rebuild and return next year.
14 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Dale Creasy Jr.
Friday’s collision between Dale Creasy Jr. and Dave Richards in the first Funny Car qualifying session not only sidelined both teams for the event but put an early end to their seasons, but both of the privateer teams plan to rebuild and return next…
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Texas FallNationals win would be massive and possibly historic for Erica Enders

14 Oct 2023
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Erica Enders
There’s plenty on the line this weekend as Erica Enders looks to stay in the Pro Stock points lead at the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex, the main event of the legendary track’s Stampede of Speed.   Another win…
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NHRA Insider podcast LIVE from the pits at the Texas NHRA FallNationals

The NHRA Insider podcast going LIVE from the pits at the Texas NHRA FallNationals with three big guests at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will play host and co-host on a beautiful Saturday. The show starts at 10:45 p.m. Central.
14 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  We're going LIVE from the pits at the NHRA Texas FallNationals with three big guests at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will play host and co-host on a beautiful Saturday with guests Phil Burgess, the…
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Texas NHRA FallNationls Saturday Preview

Texas drag racing fans will get a lot of bang for their buck on Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals with two full qualifying rounds that will set the fields for the critical event, which is the third of six in the Countdown to the championship. Follow along with our Saturday preview.
14 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Texas Motorplex
Texas drag racing fans will get a lot of bang for their buck on Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals with two full qualifying rounds that will set the fields for the critical event, which is the third of six in the Countdown to the championship…
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Torrence, Tasca, Kramer and Herrera take the lead on a fast Friday in Texas

Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Deric Kramer, and Gaige Herrera earned the provisional low qualifier spots and a lot of bonus cash during an action-packed day of professional qualifying at the NHRA Texas FallNationals.
13 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Deric Kramer, and Gaige Herrera are the opening-day qualifying leaders after the opening day at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. As part of Motorplex’s "Friday Night Live” program, the low qualifiers…
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