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Pluchino won his second NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock title

05 Sep 2022
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Johnny Pluchino won his second NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock event when he topped Tony Gillig in the U.S. Nationals final. Pluchino, who previously won the Dodge Indy Nationals during the 2020 season, left first and won by a narrow 6.341 to 6.349…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on the final day of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
05 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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High drama as Tony Schumacher makes the sport's quickest Top Fuel field

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher and his Maynard family team were not qualified for the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals heading into Sunday's final qualifying session but he wasn't the least bit worried.
05 Sep 2022
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Tony Schumacher
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Monday news and notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

News and notes from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Updated throughout the day.
05 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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news and notes
  UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Josh Hart, a two-time Indy winner in Top Alcohol Dragster, continued to be impressive in his Ron Douglas-tuned Brakes For Breasts/TechNet dragster, following qualifying runs of 3.726, 3.…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

It’s final eliminations day at The World’s Biggest Drag Race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where the most prestigious victories of the season will be won or lost at the climax of the six-day event.
05 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
It’s final eliminations day at The World’s Biggest Drag Race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where the most prestigious victories of the season will be won or lost at the climax of the six-day event. There are a ton of incredible…
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Ron Capps collects $80,000 payday with Pep Boys Funny Car Allstar Callout win

Ron Capps rocketed off the starting line to defeat Matt Hagan on a 3.93 to 3.90 holeshot to win the $80,000 top prize in the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Allstar Callout at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps rocketed off the starting line to defeat Matt Hagan on a 3.93 to 3.90 holeshot to win the $80,000 top prize in the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Allstar Callout at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Capps, a three-time winner in…
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Force, Capps, Anderson, and Sampey lock down top spots at Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals

Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey share the spotlight as the top professional qualifiers at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
04 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brittany Force
Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey share the spotlight as the top professional qualifiers at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Force will lead the fastest Top Fuel field…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
04 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Justin Schriefer wants to be part of first all-three-second Funny Car field at Indy

The Funny Car field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is closing on on the first all-three-second field, and Justin Schriefer wants desperately to be part of it.
04 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Justin Schriefer
Justin Schriefer holds an interesting spot in Funny Car history, as the guy who sat in the 16th and final spot of the quickest field in history, which was set at the 2019 U.S. Nationals. Schriefer’s run of 4.005 was the only four-second elapsed…
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New car blues? Not for Bo Butner as he pursues an elusive Indy double

Bo Butner has a new Pro Stock car at the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and he's also winning rounds in the Super Gas class, raising the prospect of an Indy double.
04 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Bo Butner
It’s no secret that Bo Butner has struggled this year in his return to Pro Stock with his Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage team but recently the tide has begun to turn and from Buter’s perspective, the timing couldn’t be better since the remaining…
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It's been an eventful weekend already for Funny Car world champ Ron Capps

Defending NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car champ Ron Capps has had an eventful weekend so far at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals as he continues to seek his first Indy win.
04 Sep 2022
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Ron Capps
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

Four days down and two to go at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the largest and most prestigious drag race in the world. After three rounds of qualifying for Camping World NHRA series pro racers, the fields in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle are beginning to take shape and they are already extremely competitive.
04 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
U.S. Nationals
Four days down and two to go at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the largest and most prestigious drag race in the world. After three rounds of qualifying for Camping World NHRA series pro racers, the fields in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro…
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Northeast Division team scores record-tying eighth JEGS Allstars team title

The team from the Northeast Division put two of their racers in the winner’s circle to claim their eighth overall team title in the prestigious JEGS Allstars event, held on Saturday during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indy.
03 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
JEGS Allstars
The team from the Northeast Division put two of their racers in the winner’s circle to claim their eighth overall team title in the prestigious JEGS Allstars event, held on Saturday during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indy. Brandon…
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With three runs in the books, Ashley, Hight, Anderson, and Sampey lead at Indy

Saturday's action at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals was intense with two more rounds of Camping World series professional qualifying with Justin Ashley, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey as the provisional leaders.
03 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Saturday's action at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals was intense with two more rounds of Camping World series professional qualifying with Justin Ashley, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey as the provisional leaders.…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
03 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Steve Torrence continues Indy magic with Pep Boys Top Fuel Callout victory

Steve Torrence continued his Indy magic, defeating Brittany Force in a rematch of last year’s Dodge power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final to win the inaugural Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel Allstar Callout and the $80,000 payout.
03 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
 Pep Boys Top Fuel Callout victory
Steve Torrence continued his Indy magic, defeating Brittany Force in a rematch of last year’s U.S. Nationals Top Fuel final to win the inaugural Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel Allstar Callout and the $80,000 payout. Torrence’s Capco Contractors dragster…
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First-round matchups set for Sunday's Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Allstar Callout

After a dramatic affair, the pairings for the opening round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout were set during a ceremony in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
03 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Pep Boys Clalout
Robert Hight dropped jaws across the room as he called out red-hot Bob Tasca III for the opening round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout during a ceremony in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Hight…
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Scotty Pollacheck grateful to make Indy return and hoping for more

Scotty Pollacheck, one of the most popular riders in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class, has made his 2022 season debut at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and he's as happy to be back as the fans are to have him.
03 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Scotty Pollacheck
It took almost a decade for Scotty Pollacheck to get his first Pro Stock Motorcycle victory, but when it finally happened it was well worth the wait. Pollacheck won the 2020 U.S. Nationals title and followed with a second win in Atlanta a year later…
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Clay Millican and Parts Plus team ready to Ware 'em out for new team owner

Clay Millican and the Parts Plus Top Fuel team have new life and excitement after NASCAR and IndyCar team owner Rick Ware purchased the team from Doug Stringer last week, opening them up to a world of new possibilities.
03 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Clay Millican
The team shirt is now blue instead of purple and the incandescent and ever-present smile is a little wider, but otherwise, Clay Millican looks the same despite the seismic change in the team’s fortunes after NASCAR and IndyCar team owner Rick Ware…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview

Three days into the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and the action is just heating up as the fields begin to take shape in the Camping World NHRA professional series while sportsman eliminations continue.
03 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Indy
Three days into the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and the action is just heating up as the fields begin to take shape in the Camping World NHRA professional series while sportsman eliminations continue. On Friday night, fans got a…
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Justin Ashley Racing, Phillips Connect announce multi-year marketing pact

justin Ashley Racing and Davis Motorsports announced a multi-year extension to its primary sponsorship agreement with Phillips Connect.
02 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Ashley Racing
As the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season concludes this weekend at the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals, Justin Ashley Racing and Davis Motorsports announced a multi-year extension to its primary sponsorship agreement with…
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Brittany Force calls out Mike Salinas in Pep Boys Top Fuel Callout semifinals

Brittany Force called out Mike Salinas for the semifinals of the Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout semifinals, which will take place Saturday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Steve Torrence will take on Justin Ashley in the other semifinal.
02 Sep 2022
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Pep Boys Top Fuel Callout
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Ashley, Hight, Enders, and Krawiec lead day one under the lights at Indy

The first round of professional qualifying is in the books at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and Justin Ashley, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec are the leaders with four rounds to go.
02 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Justin Ashley
The first round of professional qualifying is in the books at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and Justin Ashley, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec are the leaders with four rounds to go. Fresh off of announcing a new multi…
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Steven Comella successfully defends Dodge Hemi Challenge title at Indy

For the second-straight year, Steven Comella earned one of the most coveted titles in NHRA Sportsman racing by claiming the top prize in the Dodge Hemi Challenge.
02 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Dodge Hemi Challenge
For the second-straight year, Steven Comella earned one of the most coveted titles in NHRA Sportsman racing by claiming the top prize in the Dodge Hemi Challenge. Under the lights, and in front of a packed house at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway…
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2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule to be announced Sept. 5

The NHRA will announce its 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule on Monday, detailing a 21-event schedule that continues NHRA’s strong presence from Florida to Southern California.  
02 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule
The NHRA will announce its 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule on Monday, detailing a 21-event schedule that continues NHRA’s strong presence from Florida to Southern California.   As…
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Pro Mod close call at Indy

Pro Mod racer Jason Scruggs had a close call during the opening qualifying run at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, losing control and changing lanes behind Stan Shelton after a pass of 5.89 at 245 mph.
02 Sep 2022
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Pro Mod close call at Indy
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
02 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Justin Bond aiming for biggest win of Pro Mod career at U.S. Nationals

Justin Bond has never enjoyed much luck racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, something he’s looking to change this weekend as part of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Bond
Justin Bond has never enjoyed much luck racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, something he’s looking to change this weekend as part of the prestigious 68th annual Dodge…
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'Real racers go to Indy.' It's why Scott Palmer is racing at this year's 'Big Go'

The biggest Top Fuel Indy field in a decade has assembled for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, and two of the 25 cars belong to Scott Palmer, who wouldn’t even be still racing Top Fuel if not for the inspiration that Pro Stock team owner Ken Black gave him 17 years ago.
02 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Scott Palmer
The biggest Top Fuel Indy field in a decade has assembled at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, and two of the 25 cars belong to Scott Palmer, who wouldn’t even be still racing Top Fuel if not for…
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Defending Indy winner Eddie Krawiec still looking for milestone 50th victory

The next victory for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Eddie Krawiec will be a big one, as the four-time world champion is one win away from his 50th career NHRA victory.
02 Sep 2022
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Eddie Krawiec
The next victory for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Eddie Krawiec will be a big one, as the four-time world champion is one win away from his 50th career NHRA victory. The fact that the milestone victory could come during the biggest race of the year,…
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