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Driven: The Gordon family in Indy

In just a few short months, first-year Top Alcohol Funny Car racer Maddi Gordon has raced her way into the winner's circle and into the hearts of fans. Follow along with the Gordon family in Indy in the newest edition of "Driven."
09 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Driven
Maddi Gordon
 
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Intriguing storylines abound as Countdown to the Championship kicks off

The 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are set to open at this weekend’s 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, and it’s a postseason filled with excitement and plenty of intriguing storylines.
09 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Doug Kalitta
The 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are set to open at this weekend’s 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, and it’s a postseason filled with excitement and plenty of intriguing storylines. This…
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Tony Stewart on the Pat McAfee Show—Behind the scenes

NHRA on FOX goes behind the scenes of the tapping of Tony Stewart on the Pat McAfee Show
09 Sep 2024
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Tony Stewart on the Pat McAfee Show—Behind the scenes
  In a special behind-the-scenes feature, NHRA on FOX takes viewers into the world of racing legend Tony Stewart as he sits down with Pat McAfee on The Pat McAfee Show. Known…
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Pritchett, McCosh, Billingsley lead Division 5 winners at Tri-State Raceway

Gary Pritchett, Bob McCosh, and David Billingsley led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in actionfor the season finale at Tri-State Raceway.
07 Sep 2024
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News
Diivsion 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Gary Pritchett, Avon, Ind., 5.316, 273.72  def. Daniel Flewelling…
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History made: Bo Butner pulls off U.S. Nationals Super Gas three-peat

Multi-class racer Bo Butner, competing in Super Gas, tapped into Indy magic and became the first driver outside of the alcohol campaigners to win three U.S. Nationals trophies in a row.
06 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Feature
Bo Butner
The soil at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is sacred, and whatever emanates from the ground there at Indy has been like pixie dust for select drivers. It took 25 years, but multi-class racer Bo Butner tapped into that Indy magic and became the…
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Austin Prock's family opened up to Jordan Vandergriff before Indy

In a rare and memorable moment ahead of the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indy, the Prock family—Austin, Thomas, Jimmy, and Tom—took a breather from the intensity of race prep to grab a drink with NHRA on Fox host, and NHRA nitro drag racer Jordan Vandergriff.
06 Sep 2024
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Austin Prock's family grabbed a drink with Jordan Vandergriff at Indy
The Prock family, known for their deep roots in NHRA, caught up with Vandergriff in a laid-back setting, sharing stories and laughs ahead of one of the biggest events on the drag racing calendar. The camaraderie between the Procks and Vandergriff…
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How the 1968 Hemi Barracuda Super Stocker changed drag racing

NHRA on FOX’s Brian Lohnes knows drag racing history like few others, and when it comes to pivotal moments in the sport, few vehicles have made an impact like the 1968 Hemi Barracuda.
06 Sep 2024
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How the 1968 Hemi Barracuda Super Stocker changed drag racing
Listen in as NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes explains how the creation of this iconic car was a game changer for the sport, revolutionizing drag racing with its raw power, unique design, and track-dominating presence. Introduced as a prototype in 1968…
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Remembering Alison Lee, the first First Lady of Top Fuel racing

Before Shirley Muldowney ever turned a tire in Top Fuel and nearly 20 years before Brittany Force was even born, the First Lady of Top Fuel was Alison Lee, whose tuning prowess made her a legend in the sport. We lost Alison Aug. 29 at age 84, but her legacy will long survive her.
06 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Alison Lee
Before Shirley Muldowney ever turned a tire in Top Fuel and nearly 20 years before Brittany Force was even born, the First Lady of Top Fuel was Alison Lee, whose tuning prowess on a series of successful Top Fuel dragsters made her a legend in…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
05 Sep 2024
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Behind the Scenes
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Austin Prock Indy win continues his family's legacy of Circle City success

Austin Prock’s king-making Funny Car win at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals was the coronation that seemed almost inevitable given his four-generation bloodline and the family’s racing history in Circle City.
05 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Prock family
Austin Prock’s king-making Funny Car win at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals was the coronation that seemed almost inevitable given his four-generation bloodline and the family’s racing history in Circle City. His great grandfather, Jimmy Prock —…
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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 podcast
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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NHRA and Mattel Hot Wheels extend their partnership in the fast lane

NHRA and Mattel, Inc. have renewed their licensing agreement to develop collectible die-cast vehicles under the iconic Hot Wheels brand.
05 Sep 2024
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NHRA and Mattel Hot Wheels
NHRA and Mattel, Inc. have renewed their licensing agreement to develop collectible die-cast vehicles under the iconic Hot Wheels brand. This licensing partnership will continue to expand die-cast versions of classic hot rods, including a 1976…
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It all comes down to this: 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship set

After an incredible regular season in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the Countdown to the Championship playoffs is officially here.
04 Sep 2024
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Countdown
After an incredible regular season in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the Countdown to the Championship playoffs is officially here.   Over the next six races, dreams will be realized, history will be made, and excitement…
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Sound on! Ron Capps inside his Funny Car at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

In an unprecedented moment of live NHRA coverage, Ron Capps spoke directly to NHRA on FOX hosts Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon from the cockpit of his NAPA-sponsored Toyota Supra Funny Car.
04 Sep 2024
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Hear from Ron Capps inside his Funny Car at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
  Just before the final round of the 2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. This groundbreaking new NHRA on FOX feature gives fans an intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse of a driver's mindset before the biggest race of the season. As Ron Capps…
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

The 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals went into the record book as one of the wildest and most exciting events of the season. Enjoy this video look back at the Big Go.
04 Sep 2024
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Weekend Rewind
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from Tri-State free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5  NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
04 Sep 2024
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Division 5
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5  NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Tri-State are Moser, Speedmaster, Strange, and…
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Team Kalitta cars test in wake of tough weekend at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

After a tough weekend at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, Kalitta Motorsports’ three cars were back at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park the day after the event to test and work on their problems in advance of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
04 Sep 2024
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Team Kalitta
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Repeat winners Butner, Bellemeur make history at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, event champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, led by Bo Butner’s history-making win in Super Gas.
03 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Bo Butner
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, event champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, led by Bo Butner’s history-…
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5 things we learned at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

Many lessons were learned as the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals came to a rousing conclusion on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Here are five things we learned from a truly memorable 70th annual edition of the Big Go.
03 Sep 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Five Things
Many lessons were learned as the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most historic drag race, came to a rousing conclusion on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Here are five things we learned from a truly memorable 70th…
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Kevin Skinner wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at U.S. Nationals

On the biggest stage, Kevin Skinner and his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet made the most of his opportunity to win his first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series win at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2024
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Kevin Skinner
On the biggest stage, Kevin Skinner and his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet made the most of his opportunity to win his first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series win at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. The No. 6 qualifier won five rounds of racing to secure…
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Prock, Millican, Stanfield and Herrera roll to wins at 70th Toyota U.S. Nationals

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his first career victory at the U.S. Nationals, defeating back-to-back winner Ron Capps in the final round of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Clay Millican, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera also collected wins at the Big Go.
02 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
U.S. Nationals winners
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his first career victory at the U.S. Nationals, defeating back-to-back winner Ron Capps in the final round of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
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Aaron Stanfield scores historic U.S. Nationals double in Factory X, Pro Stock

Aaron Stanfield becomes the first driver to double-up at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with wins in Holley EFI Factory X and Pro Stock.
02 Sep 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Aaron Stanfield
Few would argue that Aaron Stanfield is one of the most talented and versatile drivers currently racing in NHRA competition and his performance at the 70th U.S. Nationals helped confirm that notion. Stanfield won his second event of the season in…
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Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday photo gallery

The National Dragster photo staff covered all the action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Monday of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
02 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bruno Massel Jr. and Tony Stewart 72
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Monday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from final eliminations at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
02 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday News & Notes from the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
Today is not just about crowning champions at the most prestigious drag race in the world, it's also about setting the fields for the Countdown to the Championship that starts in two weeks in Reading, Pa. It's race time! Top Fuel E1 With…
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Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

Victory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is one of the most prestigious titles a racer can claim. Emotions are high today as winners will be crowned at the sport's landmark event and Countdown to the Championship fields will be locked into place.
02 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
Monday at the U.S. Nationals is the most important day, thus far, of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, and victory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is one of the most prestigious titles a racer can claim. Emotions are high as…
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Who ya got? NHRA Drag Racing legends pick their U.S. Nationals winners

Prior to the start of eliminations for the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, online fantasy drag racing bracket game Drag Race Bracket Bonanza asked four drag racing and U.S. Nationals legends to pick their drivers.
02 Sep 2024
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DRBB
To celebrate the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, online fantasy drag racing bracket game Drag Race Bracket Bonanza asked four drag racing and U.S. Nationals legends to pick their drivers.  …
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Quartuccio opens Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series playoffs with Indy win

Ken Quartuccio picked up the biggest win in his career in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round on Sunday at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
01 Sep 2024
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Ken Quartuccio
Ken Quartuccio picked up the biggest win in his career in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the 70th annual…
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Force, Prock, Anderson, and Herrera will lead fields into Monday battle in Indy

Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
01 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…
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Paul Lee wins Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout at Toyota U.S. Nationals

Funny Car’s Paul Lee won a specialty race for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Bob Tasca in the final round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout as part of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
01 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Paul Lee
Funny Car’s Paul Lee won a specialty race for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Bob Tasca in the final round of the Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout as part of the 70th annual Toyota…
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2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Darren Butler

01 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
59:46
Canada’s Darren Butler became the latest first-time winner in Right Trailers Top Sportsman after final-round opponent Kasey Kroeker left too soon in the final.
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