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Young champions talk trials, triumph, and the future

Thomas Prock and Gaige Herrera join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster. The two who garnered championship honors in their respective roles and categories bring us inside their evolution in the sport, the work it took to earn their titles, and how 2025 is already shaping up before them.
03 Dec 2024
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NHRA Insider
  Thomas Prock and Gaige Herrera join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster. The two who garnered championship honors in their respective roles and categories bring us inside their evolution in the…
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Greg Anderson and Terry Vance join NHRA Insider podcast

Joining host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Greg Anderson talks about his sixth Pro Stock championship and Terry Vance discusses the present and future of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle.
27 Nov 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Greg Anderson and Terry Vance join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA.  For Anderson, his sixth championship may be the most satisfying and meaningful…
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Reliving the 2024 NHRA Finals, one of the greatest NHRA races ever

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you inside the incredible In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and all of the stories that helped to make it one of the greatest events in the history of drag racing.
20 Nov 2024
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you inside the incredible In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and all of the stories that helped to make it one of the greatest events in the history of…
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The Insiders dive IN to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

On this final pre-race episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster season, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon of NHRAonFOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA's National Dragster to talk about the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals coming up this weekend. 
12 Nov 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this final pre-race episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster season, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon of the NHRAonFOX team and Kevin McKenna of NHRA's National Dragster to talk about the In-N-…
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Richard Gadson, Tony Pedregon talk Rookie of the Year and all things Vegas

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Rookie of the Year candidate Richard Gadson and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the last two races of the season, this weekend's upcoming battle in Las Vegas, and Gadson's rookie season in the NHRA.
30 Oct 2024
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NHRAInsider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Rookie of the Year candidate Richard Gadson and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the last two races of the season, this weekend's…
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Austin Prock and Ida Zetterström talk points, promotion, and chasing dreams

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Ida Zetterström join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective seasons at drag racing's pinnacle.
22 Oct 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Funny Car points leader Austin Prock and NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Ida Zetterström join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their respective seasons at drag racing…
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Crew chief Mike Green and Funny Car's Blake Alexander talk Dallas and success

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by winning Top Fuel crew chief Mike Green and top 10 Funny Car racer Blake Alexander.
15 Oct 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by winning Top Fuel crew chief Mike Green and top 10 Funny Car racer Blake Alexander. The conversations are entertaining and enlightening…
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A stampede of info and hot takes headed into a Texas weekend

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Christie Meyer Johnson, general manager and co-owner of the Texas Motorplex, as well as NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon. 
09 Oct 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Christie Meyer Johnson, general manager and co-owner of the Texas Motorplex, as well as NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon.  The first…
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Dallas Glenn and Mike Neff talk St. Louis, work, and the Countdown grind

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by back-to-back Pro Stock winner Dallas Glenn and the winning Top Fuel crew chief from St. Louis, Mike Neff.
01 Oct 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by back-to-back Pro Stock winner Dallas Glenn and the winning Top Fuel crew chief from St. Louis, Mike Neff. The two bring lots of insight…
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Jack Beckman and Julie Nataas talk St. Louis, experience, and a Top Fuel debut

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman and Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion who will be making a Top Fuel debut at the NHRA Midwest Nationals this weekend.
24 Sep 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman and Julie Nataas, the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion who will be making a Top Fuel debut…
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The Insiders unite and talk Indy, Reading, and championships

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to discuss the results of Indy, what they have to do with the Countdown, and how some teams are championship hopefuls and others may struggle when pressures rise.
11 Sep 2024
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to discuss the results of Indy, what they have to do with the Countdown to the Championship, and how some teams are championship hopefuls…
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Andrew Hines and Jim Oberhofer talk Toyota U.S. Nationals triumphs

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Andrew Hines, crew chief for Indy winner Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Top Fuel-winning crew chief Jim Oberhofer, who tunes Clay Millican's 330-mph missile.
05 Sep 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Andrew Hines, crew chief for Indy winner Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Top Fuel-winning crew chief Jim Oberhofer, who tunes Clay Millican's 330-…
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The Most Wonderful Week of The Year: An Insider's Take on Indy

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through the myriad of reasons this 70th running of the NHRA U.S. Nationals means so much to the racers, the fans, and the sport as a whole.
27 Aug 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through the myriad of reasons this 70th running of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals means so much to the racers, the fans, and the sport as a…
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Tony Stewart and J.R. Todd talk Brainerd, Indy looms large, and more!

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by J.R. Todd and Tony Stewart to discuss their respective weekends at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd and their preparations for the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
20 Aug 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by J.R. Todd and Tony Stewart to discuss their respective weekends at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, as well as the upcoming…
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Big Brainerd Stories, and Who's a Contender and Who's Pretending

Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk all things Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, championship contenders, fresh drivers arriving at the race, and how some teams are contending for a title already and some teams are pretending to. 
13 Aug 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes to talk all things Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, championship contenders, fresh drivers arriving at the race, and how some teams are…
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Antron talks Sonoma success, Capps talks Top Fuel in 2026, and more!

On this revealing episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Antron Brown and Ron Capps, who both share some interesting news about their futures.
06 Aug 2024
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NHRA insider
  On this revealing episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Antron Brown and Ron Capps.  Brown, a Top Fuel winner three times already this season, talks about his success in Sonoma, their building of a…
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Sleepless in Seattle and Surging Toward Sonoma

In this week's edition of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes gets you caught up on the major stories coming out of the Northwest Nationals and leading right into this weekend's Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
23 Jul 2024
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NHRA Insider
  In this week's edition of the NHRA Insider, host Brian Lohnes gets you caught up on the major stories coming out of the NHRA Northwest Nationals and leading right into this weekend's Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. A hectic travel week…
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The Insiders prep you for a trip to the Northwest Nationals

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk all things NHRA Northwest Nationals.
16 Jul 2024
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  On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk all things NHRA Northwest Nationals. The race this weekend will be unique, featuring Friday night late-evening…
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Josh Hart talks about his Top Fuel struggle and The Insiders deep dive PlayNHRA

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart joins host Brian Lohnes to discuss the challenges of Top Fuel, and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna and Lohnes take a deep dive into PlayNHRA.
10 Jul 2024
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  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Top Fuel team owner and driver Josh Hart joins host Brian Lohnes to discuss the work, the struggles, the commitments, and the challenges his team has faced and how they are going to overcome…
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Brian Corradi and Aaron Brooks talk winning Norwalk and challenges ahead

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by a pair of Norwalk-winning crew chiefs, Brian Corradi and Aaron Brooks.
03 Jul 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by a pair of winning crew chiefs. First up is Brian Corradi, who leads Antron Brown's team in their tuning efforts and works with one of…
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An Insider's Insight into the Virginia Nationals and a big one on tap in Norwalk

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, provides the available information on the condition of John Force after his crash, and gets you ready for the huge upcoming weekend in Norwalk.
25 Jun 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this monologue-style episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes will take you through the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals, provide the available information on the condition of John Force after his crash, and gets you ready…
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Jianna Evaristo talks Pro Stock Motorcycle and the Insiders talk boiling hot Virginia

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Jiana Evaristo joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about the recent Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and Tony Pedregon joins to talk about what will be a sweltering weekend at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. 
20 Jun 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, Jiana Evaristo joins host Brian Lohnes to talk about her final-round appearance at the recent Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and Tony Pedregon joins to talk about what will be a sweltering…
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J.R. Todd and Clay Millican talk Bristol's challenges, season's promise

Brian Lohnes is joined by Funny Car ace J.R. Todd and Top Fuel handler Clay Millican on this episode of the NHRA Insider to talk about the challenges, triumphs, and heartaches of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
13 Jun 2024
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NHRA Insider
  Host Brian Lohnes is joined by Funny Car ace J.R. Todd and Top Fuel handler Clay Millican on this episode of the NHRA Insider. The three talk about the challenges, triumphs, and heartaches of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley…
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The Insiders recap Epping and talk about a smooth new Bristol surface

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and National Dragster's Kevin McKenna to talk about the NHRA New England Nationals and look forward to this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. 
04 Jun 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna to talk about the amazing 2024 NHRA New England Nationals and look forward to…
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Dickie Venables and Tony Pedregon talk winning, Epping, and epic conditions

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dickie Venables, the crew chief for back-to-back 2024 winner Matt Hagan.
29 May 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Dickie Venables, the crew chief for back-to-back 2024 winner Matt Hagan. Venables and Hagan also have four wins at New England…
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Gaige Herrera and Dallas Glenn talk Chicago, Epping, and the future

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chicago winners Gaige Herrera and Dallas Glenn, who talk about the mechanics of winning, how the competition is tight, and how they are both looking toward the future in their seasons and careers.
22 May 2024
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Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chicago winners Gaige Herrera and Dallas Glenn. These two competitors, cut from the same cloth, talk about the mechanics of winning, how…
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Blowin' Into the Windy City: Ashley and Pedregon talk Top Fuel and Chicago

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon for two wildly different discussions about racing, Chicago, and the 2024 season. 
15 May 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley and NHRA on FOX analyst Tony Pedregon for two wildly different discussions about racing, Chicago,…
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An early-season check-in with Daniel Wilkerson and Andrew Hines

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by rookie nitro Funny Car driver Daniel Wilkerson and multitime champion-rider-turned-Vance and Hines crew chief Andrew Hines.
07 May 2024
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by rookie nitro Funny Car driver Daniel Wilkerson and multitime champion-rider-turned-Vance and Hines crew chief Andrew Hines. The two guys…
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The FULL Insider Story of The Great Charlotte Intake Manifold Controversy

Host Brian Lohnes takes you step by step through the crazy happenings on Saturday at the Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals involving Bob Tasca III's team, the tech department, and what was determined to be an illegal intake manifold. 
01 May 2024
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NHRA Insider podcast
  On this monologue-style episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you step by step through the crazy happenings on Saturday at the Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals involving Bob Tasca III's team, the tech department,…
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The NHRA Insiders are ON FIRE before Charlotte four-wide event

On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by National Dragster's Phil Burgess and Tony Pedregon to talk about the electric running of the Las Vegas 4-Wide Nationals as well as the upcoming 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte this week. 
23 Apr 2024
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NHRA Insider podcast
  On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by NHRA National Dragster's Phil Burgess and Tony Pedregon to talk about the electric running of the Las Vegas NHRA 4-Wide Nationals as…
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