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Nitro Time Machine: "240 Gordie" Bonin wins 1994 Springnationals in Columbus

Two of the best Funny Car drivers of the 1990s met in the 1994 Columbus final where Gordie Bonin defeated Al Hofmann.
12 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Jackson sounds off on his internet persona: "I really like being an idiot"

Pro Mod's Steve Jackson joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype from Bahrain to discuss his off-season testing program, the new NHRA PRo Mod rules, and his expanding social media presence.
12 Jan 2022
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Nitro Time Machine: Funny Car, Pro Stock Highlights from the 1983 Winternationals

This edition of the Nitro Time Machine takes us back to the 1983 Winternationals, with action in Funny Car and Pro Stock.
11 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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1983 Pomona
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NHRA names Denso as title sponsor of 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Denso is the new title rights sponsor of the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 22-24. The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals is the second stop of the annual NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Western Swing.
11 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Denso is the new title rights sponsor of the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 22-24.  The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second stop of the annual NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Western Swing, is a highlight for racers and…
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How it works: NHRA Contingency program

A five-minute video every racer needs to watch to maximize their cash winnings in 2022.
10 Jan 2022
David Kennedy
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How it works the NHRA Contingency program
The NHRA Contingency program is a grassroots marketing partnership that connects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. It offers the advantages of a passion-driven business-to-consumer…
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Crew chief Neal Strausbaugh discusses the busy offseason at Tony Stewart Racing

In our latest Skype interview, crew chief Neal Strasbaugh discusses the hectic off season at Tony Stewart Racing. "My emotions are on a roller coaster on an hourly basis."
10 Jan 2022
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Neal Strasbaugh
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After great 2021, Josh Hart and crew chief Ron Douglas anxious to see what happens next

In their first season together, Josh Hart and crew chief Ron Douglas won a pair of Top Fuel races. Now, they're preparing for a full season with an eye towards the Camping World NHRA championship.
10 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
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Racers, fans eagerly anticipating 2022 season launch at Winternationals

Racers and race fans alike are getting excited for the kickoff of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, which launches NHRA’s 71st season Feb. 17-20 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
07 Jan 2022
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Winternationals
Racers and race fans alike are getting excited for the kickoff of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series which launches NHRA’s 71st season Feb. 17 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club…
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Nitro Time Machine: Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen's Englishtown Top Fuel victory

Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen is best known for his incredible Funny Car career but his final NHRA national event win came behind the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster at the 1991 Englishtown event.
07 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Remembering the "other" Dick Venables and the "other" James Warren

Anyone who knows anything about drag racing knows the names of Dickie Venables and James Warren. But today we're going to acquaint you with the racing Dick Venables and James Warren that maybe you didn’t know, both of whom we lost in the last week of December. 
07 Jan 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Dick Venables
Anyone who knows anything about drag racing — and especially readers of this column — knows the names of Dickie Venables and James Warren. Venables is well known as a three-time (and counting) Funny Car world championship crew chief with Matt Hagan…
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With a full schedule planned for 2022 season, the sky's the limit for Josh Hart

In almost any other season, Josh Hart’s two Top Fuel victories last year would have earned him the coveted mantle of NHRA Rookie of the Year, but the new team's shortened schedule cost them that title. In 2022, everyone will find out what they can do with a full schedule.
06 Jan 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Josh Hart
In almost any other season, Josh Hart’s two Top Fuel victories last year would have earned him the coveted mantle of NHRA Rookie of the Year. Considering that only two of the last nine RoY winners had two or more wins on their first-year scorecard,…
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Canada’s Cape Breton Dragway joins NHRA member track lineup

Cape Breton Dragway, seeded in Sydney, Nova Scotia, joins NHRA’s extensive roster of member tracks. The track hosts events featuring competition in Super Pro, Street, and Jr. Dragster racing. 
06 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cape Breton Dragway
Cape Breton Dragway, seeded in Sydney, Nova Scotia, joins NHRA’s extensive roster of member tracks.  A group of Canadian drag racing enthusiasts formed the Cape Breton Drag Racing Association and began the search for a location to host drag…
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Hard work under way as Torrence team prepares for another title defense

The first week of January marked the start of the pursuit of NHRA Top Fuel championship No. 4 for Steve Torrence’s Capco Contractors team. NHRA’s John Kernan stopped by their Brownsburg, Ind., shop to take a look at the work underway for their title defense.
04 Jan 2022
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Team Capco
 
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NHRA Insider podcast: The Learned and the Learning

Guests Bob Tasca III and Camrie Caruso join host Brian Lohnes on this first 2022 episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.
04 Jan 2022
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
Guests Bob Tasca III and Camrie Caruso join host Brian Lohnes on this first 2022 episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Tasca is coming off a career season in 2021 with multiple victories, including the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in…
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Veteran crew chief Tommy DeLago added to Davis Motorsports team

Tommy DeLago, who previously enjoyed success as a crew member and crew chief with Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon, Shawn Langdon, and Alexis DeJoria, has been added to the Davis Motorsports team. DeLago will be assisting crew chief Mike Green and driver Justin Ashley, the 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year.
04 Jan 2022
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Tommy DeLago
Tommy DeLago, who previously enjoyed success as a crew member and crew chief with Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon, Shawn Langdon, and Alexis DeJoria, has been added to the Davis Motorsports team. DeLago will be assisting crew chief Mike Green and driver…
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Tech Talk, Episode 1 with Lonnie Grim and Brian Lohnes

The first episode of NHRA Tech Talk, a new, recurring live show, featured a conversation with NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and host Brian Lohnes entered around the NHRA's exciting new Factory X category and rules changes for the 2022 season.
04 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tech Talk
The first episode of NHRA Tech Talk, a new, recurring live show, featured a conversation with NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and host Brian Lohnes entered around the NHRA's exciting new Factory X category and rules changes for the 2022…
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10 things to look for as NHRA heads into the 2022 season

There is a lot happening as NHRA speeds into what figures to be a very promising 2022 season, but we’ve managed to lock down 10 noteworthy storylines that every race fan should be following.
03 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Steve Torrence
There is a lot happening as NHRA speeds into what figures to be a very promising 2022 season, but we’ve managed to lock down 10 noteworthy storylines that every race fan should be following. AN EPIC TOP FUEL POINTS BATTLE Steve…
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Kyle Koretsky: The high expectations and pressure that come with every Pro Stock race

In his second season, Koretsky comes to the starting line with more confidence as a driver, more power under the hood, and even higher expectations for the team's success.
03 Jan 2022
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Kyle Koretsky on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show
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Bobby Bode plans on 11 Funny Car races in 2022

Bode talks about making the transition from crewmember to driver, and what we can expect from this sophomore in college as he enters his sophomore year of NHRA Camping World drag racing
03 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bobby Bode plans on 11 Funny Car races in 2022
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More details on NHRA Factory X exhibition class presented by Holley announced at PRI Show

NHRA has announced a Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock.
03 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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More details on NHRA Factory X presented by Holley announced at PRI Show
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Nitro Time Machine: Terry McMillen's epic Epping explosion

In the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, we're going back to the 2017 Epping event where popular pro Terry McMillen endured a violent engine explosion in his Amalie Top Fuel dragster.
03 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Terry McMillen
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Nitro Time Machine: Terry McMillan's epic Epping explosion

In the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine, we're going back to the 2017 Epping event where popular pro Terry McMillen endured a violent engine explosion in his Amalie Top Fuel dragster.
03 Jan 2022
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Best of Behind the Scenes

From Greg Anderson's milestone 100th Pro Stock win to dual Indy titles for Antron Brown and Ron Capps, there was a lot of celebrating going on in 2022, and NHRA's Behind The Scenes cameras captured it all.
03 Jan 2022
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Behind the Scenes
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In-N-Out Burger named title sponsor of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

NHRA and In-N-Out Burger have announced that In-N-Out Burger, California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand, has been named the title sponsor of both the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and the In-N-Out NHRA Finals as part of an exciting multiyear partnership that begins during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. season.
01 Jan 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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In-N-Out Burger,
NHRA and In-N-Out Burger have announced that In-N-Out Burger, California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand, has been named the title sponsor of both the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and the In-N-Out NHRA Finals as part of an exciting multiyear…
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Happy New Year from the NHRA

As we all put behind us a very successful 2022, the staff of the NHRA wishes a Happy New Year to its members, fans, racers, sponsors, member track operators, and everyone else who helps make the world of NHRA Drag Racing a wondrous place.
01 Jan 2022
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Happy New Year
 
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The Road Back: NHRA charted a successful return in 2021 after tough 2020

A sense of a new normalcy blessed the 2021 NHRA season with the community enjoying a spirited comeback from the scrappy yet shortened 2020 season so dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
31 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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2021 in review
A sense of a new normalcy blessed the 2021 NHRA season with the community enjoying a spirited comeback from the scrappy yet shortened 2020 season so dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. New teams and stars emerged, the racing schedule…
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Another career year brings Steve Torrence his fourth straight Top Fuel crown

Steve Torrence and “them Capco boys” won 11 of the 20 events –- including his milestone 50th in the class –- and led the points after 18 of the 20 races en route to their fourth straight Top Fuel world championship.
31 Dec 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
2021 world champion profile
Steve Torrence
In 2018, Steve Torrence won his first Top Fuel championship. He repeated in 2019 and, in the process, became the first driver to win all six races in the Countdown to the Championship. He won his third straight title last year, in a pandemic-…
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NHRA Division Director William Tharpe on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show

2021 NHRA divisional events saw car counts that were off the charts. NHRA Division 3 Director Tharpe explains how he went from a fan in the stands to helping run some of the largest drag racing events on earth
31 Dec 2021
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NHRA Division Director William Tharpe on the NHRA on Fox stage at the 2021 PRI Show
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10 Unforgettable Moments From the 2021 NHRA Season

A a sense of normalcy returned to NHRA racing in 2021 but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty of drama, excitement, and unexpected twists and turns along the way. Here are 10 of our favorites
31 Dec 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
From the pages of National Dragster
Dallas Glenn
A a sense of normalcy returned to NHRA racing in 2021 but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty of drama, excitement, and unexpected twists and turns along the way. Here are 10 of our favorites THE SMASHING DEBUT OF “DOUBLE-OH” DALLAS…
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Richard Shute reflects on 55 year of photographing drag racing

From his first drag race at Freemont, to photographing the legends of drag racing over the last five decades, Shute's shutter has literally seen it all.
30 Dec 2021
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Richard Shute reflects on 55 year of photographing drag racing
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