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Jack Beckman will make his first runs as the replacement driver for John Force during this weekend’s Cornwell Tools “Night Under Fire” at Summit Motorsports Park, beginning a new chapter in his already memorable career.

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.

The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals played out before a large crowd at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California who witnessed a wild event with resounding performances and a lot of drama. Here's a look back at some of those moments.

The toughest job in drag racing might be filling in for John Force, both on and off the track — roles for which Jack Beckman is uniquely qualified and is eagerly taking on.

With two races — the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and the NHRA U.S. Nationals — remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, 19 drivers have already secured their positions for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that begin Sept. 12-15 in Reading.

In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, seven winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Sonoma Raceway.

Former Funny Car world champion Jack Beckman has been named as the replacement driver of John Force’s Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS for the remainder of the 2024 season and will earn points for the sidelined 16-time world champion.

World Wide Technology Raceway, home of the Countdown to the Championship-crucial NHRA Midwest Nationals in October, recently completely repaved the asphalt racing surface of its championship drag racing track.

Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas shared her motivations and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the legacy she aims to uphold in this interview with NHRA on FOX’s Amanda Busick.

It isn’t an exaggeration to say the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was one of the best races of the season, and as a result, we learned a lot as the second half of the 2024 season rolls on. Here are five things that stand out from the event.

Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, an interview-style program created by Werner G+E LLC, will debut on the NHRA FAST Channel on Wednesday, July 31, with three-time world champ Ron Capps as its first guest.

Top Fuel’s Antron Brown defeated first-time finalist Tony Stewart in the final round and Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith also earned titles at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.

The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals was every bit as thrilling as the first two and National Dragster's talented photographers continue to document all of it here in our Sunday gallery.

News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up today as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.

Matt Smith claimed the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout while Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson earned the top qualifying spots at this weekend's Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), and Troy Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

The National Dragster photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway in order to cover the vast event that is the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Here are some of the day's best images.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.

Under the lights on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, Doug Kalitta, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, and Chase Van Sant grabbed the top spots for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.

Naitonal Dragster's award winning photographers were all over Sonoma Raceway for the first day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and they captured all the drama and color of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).

The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as his round one opponent.

From the dragstrip, to the boardroom to the poker table, Paul Lee believes in taking an aggressive approach and so far this year, it's hard to argue with his results.

NHRA Funny Car racer Jeff Diehl has announced a new two-year collaboration with up-and-coming speed shop Speedtech Motorsports that officially launches this weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals with huge plans for 2025.

Joe Carnasciale and Russell Ghent led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.

The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event at Sonoma Raceway, and they have chosen Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.

A year ago, a win at Sonoma Raceway came at a much-needed time for NHRA Funny Car driver J.R. Todd. He's in a much better place heading into this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, but a win would be just as rewarding.

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Northwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.