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Massive list of title contenders remain for Congruity NHRA Pro Mod finale

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series closes its 2025 season this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and with a bevy of championship contenders, it will be a frenetic and intense fight to the finish to determine this year’s world champion.
29 Oct 2025
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Billy Banaka
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series closes its 2025 season this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and with a bevy of championship contenders, it will be a frenetic and intense fight to the finish to determine this year’s world…
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Shawn Langdon ready to be aggressive to stay in title hunt in Las Vegas

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon is headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection with a singular focus, and that’s winning for the fourth time this season.
29 Oct 2025
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Shawn Langdon
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon is headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection with a singular focus, and that’s winning for the fourth time this season.The past…
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Tricky Tipster, Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection

Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the favorites to win this week's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
29 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will head to Las Vegas this weekend for the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection. As the penultimate round in the 20-race series, there is a chance that the championships will be…
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Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award coming to Friday qualifying in Las Vegas

During this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service will offer a special bonus for the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle during the second qualifying session, which is slated to start at 3 p.m. PT on Friday.
29 Oct 2025
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Ted Wiens
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will offer even more incentive for drivers in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.NHRA officials announced today that Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service will offer a special bonus for the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny…
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Justin Ashley, Mike Stavrinos discuss championship strategy heading to Vegas

Top Fuel championship contender Justin Ashley joins WFO Radio before the penultimate race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Series season. Ashley shares the details of the crew chief changes at his Scag Top Fuel team. Also Pro Mod racer Mike Stavrinos discusses his pursuit of the world championship.
28 Oct 2025
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WFO
 Top Fuel championship contender Justin Ashley joins WFO Radio before the penultimate race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Ashley shares the details of the crew chief changes at his Scag Top Fuel team following the…
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Talking championship battles with Tony Pedregon and the future with Josh Hart

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon breaks down the championship battles in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories, and Josh Hart comes on to talk about his future at John Force Racing, dominating the headlines, and more.
28 Oct 2025
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Insider podcast
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins the show to break down the championship battles in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories, and Josh Hart comes on to talk about his future at…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
28 Oct 2025
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 DODGE NHRA NEVADA NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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Bradenton Motorsports Park undergoes extensive renovations

Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTube star Cleetus McFarland.
27 Oct 2025
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Bradenton Motorsports Park
Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTube star Cleetus…
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Pro Stock newcomer Matt Latino in the mix for NHRA Rookie of the Year

When it comes to selecting the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Rookie of the Year, it might be wise not to overlook first-year Pro Stock racer Matt Latino.
27 Oct 2025
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Matt Latino
It has been an incredible season for second-generation drag racer Matt Latino. This year has been about learning how to drive an extremely finicky Pro Stock car, but it has also been a year of learning how to adapt, promote, and stand his ground in…
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Coming soon: Salute NHRA's 75th Anniversary with these historical books

To commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary in 2026, NHRA has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward. Sign up now for notifications and more information.
27 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Books
To help celebrate and commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the…
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Kelly Harper back in the Top Fuel cockpit for Paton Racing at Nevada Nationals

Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
27 Oct 2025
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Kelly Harper
Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.Harper, who made his NHRA Top Fuel debut at this event back in 2023, is…
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California Hot Rod Reunion: Where speed never ages

The first day of the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival reminded everyone why this event is more than just a race weekend — it’s a return to the roots of what hot rodding truly means.
25 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
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California Hot Rod Reunion: Where speed never ages
At the legendary Famoso Dragstrip where nitromethane has perpetuated power and legends echo through the staging lanes, the opening Friday crowd proved once again that nostalgia is not about…
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Pete Kaiser, Jon Capps lead winners at California Hot Rod Reunion

Pete Kaiser and Jon Capps led the list of winners as the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series wrapped up its 2025 schedule with the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations.
25 Oct 2025
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CHRR
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports:NOSTALGIA TOP FUELPete Kaiser, Merced, Calif., '20 Bowen, 5.720, 259.44  …
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Payne, Whiteley collect Regional Top Alcohol victories at Firebird Fall Shootout

Madison Payne and Annie Whiteley scored victories at Firebird Motorsports Park with the 2nd annual Firebird Fall Shootout.
25 Oct 2025
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D7
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Second annual Firebird Fall Shootout:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMadison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.230, 278.40  def. Anthony…
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Dave Connolly back behind the wheel in Pro Stock for NHRA Nevada Nationals

Championship crew chief Dave Connolly, a 26-time Pro Stock winner from behind the wheel, will slide into the seat of a KB Titan Racing Chevrolet Camaro to join the quarter-mile throwdown for the last two events of the season.
24 Oct 2025
Kelly Wade
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Dave Connolly
The 2025 season of NHRA's Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is drawing to a close, and as the Countdown to the Championship clock ticks down, the battle for the series title is at full roar. Adding fuel to the fire, the Pro Stock field at the…
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NHRA Silly Season 2025 is off to an early and wild start, with more to come

Silly Season is an annual offseason motorsports ritual in which drivers, crew chiefs, and sponsors are in motion from team to team in advance of the next year, but Silly Season 2025 is already in full swing in the NHRA, as Brian Lohnes recaps here.
24 Oct 2025
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Tuning veteran Jason McCulloch heads to Scag Top Fuel team

Co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to join the championship-contending Scag Top Fuel team, effective immediately.
23 Oct 2025
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Jason McCulloch
As Josh Hart continues to make moves to improve his drag racing future, he is also working with current teammates to ensure their futures are also secure. Today it was announced that co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to…
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Wayne Delmonte and Lebanon Valley still going strong together

Lebanon Valley Speedway opened in 1953 and expanded to include the dragstrip a decade later. While track manager Wayne DelMonte can’t claim to have been there since day one, he can claim more than 35 years of the track’s history, beginning in the mid-1980s.
23 Oct 2025
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Lebanon Valley
Lebanon Valley Speedway opened in 1953 and expanded to include the dragstrip a decade later. While track manager Wayne DelMonte can’t claim to have been there since day one, he can claim more than 35 years of the track’s history, beginning in the…
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Brainerd International Raceway completes track repaving project

Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.
23 Oct 2025
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Brainerd
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.Ten years to the day of the last track-surface renovation and…
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NHRA Pro Mod Series set for 11 races in 2026 with added race in Norwalk

NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
23 Oct 2025
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Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.The fan-favorite category will…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series world championships on the line in Las Vegas

It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
22 Oct 2025
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NHRA Summit Racing Series
It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada…
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Lucas Oil Series championship picture coming into focus as season winds down

With just a handful of races remaining in the 2025 season, championships in nine Lucas Oil Series Sportsman categories are still up for grabs. Here is the latest on each battle.
22 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Kris Whitfield
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERReigning champ Shawn Cowie is the current leader in Top Alcohol Dragster, and it’s going to take quite a bit of work to unseat him. Cowie’s title defense has been more than respectable as he’s appeared in six…
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In-N-Out Burger turns 77

The legendary California burger chain shares a storied connection with the NHRA and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip — share that connection at the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, November 13-16, 2025
22 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
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In-N-Out Burger turns 77 today
October 22, 2025, marks In-N-Out Burger’s 77th birthday, and the NHRA is celebrating right alongside our longtime Southern California partner. The iconic burger brand that’s fueled generations of racers, fans…
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Buddy Hull set for return to racing at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

NHRA fan favorite Buddy Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals. Hull has been sidelined following a serious incident at the Sonoma Nationals in late July.
22 Oct 2025
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Buddy Hull
NHRA fan favorite Buddy Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, Oct. 3 –Nov. 2, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The second-year Funny…
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Odds updated for NHRA Mission Foods Professional championships

With two events remaining in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson are huge favorites to win championships.
22 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Odds updated for Mission Foods NHRA professional championships
With two events remaining in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson are huge favorites to win championships.NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the…
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Driven: Daniel Wilkerson, Part 2

Part 2 of the Driven feature with Daniel Wilkerson as he battles for his first career event win at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
21 Oct 2025
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Driven: Daniel Wilkerson, Part 2
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Richard Freeman talks Top Fuel, sponsors, and more; plus Spencer Hyde

On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.
21 Oct 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.Freeman talks about all elements of the new Elite Motorsports…
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R+L Carriers signs multiyear deal as primary sponsor of Elite Motorsports Top Fueler

R+L Carriers has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that will be driven by motorsports legend Tony Stewart beginning in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
21 Oct 2025
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R+L Carriers
Elite Motorsports has announced that R+L Carriers, a global transportation provider designed to provide superior service at competitive pricing, has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that…
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Spencer Hyde making strong case for 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year

Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season in the Head Inc. Funny Car and is a frontrunner for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
20 Oct 2025
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Spencer Hyde
Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season. The Stratford, Ont., resident has proven himself to be a standout first-year driver, piloting the Head Inc. Funny Car owned and tuned by Hall of…
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Driven: Daniel Wilkerson

In the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature projects, follow behind the scenes with Funny Car racer Daniel Wikkerson as he competes at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
19 Oct 2025
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