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Kings of Vapor to reign with Caruso Family Racing in Norwalk

Camrie Caruso will be flying the colors of Kings of Vapor, an Ohio-based vapor store and online business that has been a longtime supporter of Caruso Family Racing, at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. 
22 Jun 2022
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Camrie Caruso
First-year Pro Stock driver Camrie Caruso has not been crowned NHRA Rookie of the Year for 2022, but she is making a strong case through the first seven races of the season. Heading into the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Caruso will be…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday preview

Last week’s Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals in Bristol will be a hard act to follow, but if history has taught us anything, crew at Summit Motorsports Park, the host of this week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, will be up to the task.
22 Jun 2022
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Norwalk
Last week’s Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals in Bristol will be a hard act to follow, but if history has taught us anything, crew at Summit Motorsports Park, the host of this week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, will be up to the task. Since…
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Legendary businessman, philanthropist, NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith passes away

A visionary and transformative figure in both business and entertainment, Ollen Bruton Smith, the founder and executive chairman of Sonic Automotive, Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities died June 22 of natural causes. He was 95.
22 Jun 2022
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Bruton Smith
A visionary and transformative figure in both business and entertainment, Ollen Bruton Smith, the founder and executive chairman of Sonic Automotive, Speedway Motorsports and Speedway Children’s Charities died June 22 of natural causes. He was 95…
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Doug Kalitta heads for Norwalk in SealMaster Top Fuel Dragster

Doug Kalitta will be flying the branding and logos of long-time Kalitta Motorsports marketing partner SealMaster this weekend when the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series rolls into Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
22 Jun 2022
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Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta will be flying the branding and logos of long-time Kalitta Motorsports marketing partner SealMaster this weekend when the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series rolls into Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. SealMaster, a global…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Take an unfiltered look behind the scenes as Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Aaron Stanfield, and Jerry Savoie celebrate their victories with crewmembers at the top end after the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
22 Jun 2022
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Antron Brown looking for breakout weekend at Summit Motorsports Park

From start to finish, Antron Brown enjoyed the best weekend of his 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season just days ago in Bristol, Tenn., leaving the three-time Top Fuel world champ eager to get back in action.
22 Jun 2022
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Antron Brown
From start to finish, Antron Brown enjoyed the best weekend of his 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season just days ago in Bristol, Tenn., leaving the three-time Top Fuel world champ eager to get back in action. Luckily for the popular…
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NHRA draws impressive audience for FOX broadcast of Thunder Valley Nationals

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on the FOX network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as nearly 900,000 viewers tuned in for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals eliminations at Bristol Dragway.
22 Jun 2022
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FOX Bristol
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on the FOX network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as nearly 900,000 viewers tuned in for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals eliminations at Bristol Dragway. FOX’s NHRA coverage of eliminations…
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Hundreds of Jr. drag racers ready for shootout at Western Conference Finals

The Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals, presented by Nic Woods Racing and JR Race Carsis just around the corner as Bandimere Speedway will host hundreds of racers from throughout the United States June 24-26.
22 Jun 2022
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Western Conference Finals
There is no greater prize for an NHRA drag racer than a Wally, and each summer, drivers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League have two shots at winning one of the prestigious trophies thanks to the Conference Finals events. The first of…
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NHRA Tech: Donnie Bender explains the evolution of the nitro fuel system

Longtime nitro tuner Donnie Bender recently took some time to explain the evolution of the fuel system used by NHRA's nitro team including the latest all-in-one valve.
21 Jun 2022
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Nitro Time Machine: Jack Beckman wins firey Norwalk final

"Fast Jack" Beckman defeated Robert Hight to win the 2017 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk but things got a bit heated after the finish line when his Infinite Hero Dodge caught fire.
21 Jun 2022
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Nitro Time Machine
Jack Backman
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Tim Wilkerson to race special edition Trick Flow Funny Car in Norwalk

Fan favorite NHRA Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson will debut a Trick Flow Specialties Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
21 Jun 2022
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Tim Wilkerson
Fan favorite NHRA Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson will debut a Trick Flow Specialties Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The 22-time Funny Car national event winner, who most recently earned runner-up finish at…
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Five things we learned at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had a little bit of everything including unpredictable final rounds, a near double, and strong performances by a couple of up-and-coming racers. Here's five big things we learned in Bristol.
20 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
  RON CAPPS IS DETERMINED TO MAKE IT A THREE-HORSE RACE Ron Capps has been around long enough that he doesn’t need a lesson in motivation but in this rare instance, the NHRA.com staff was happy to provide him with one…
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Barton takes over Factory Stock Showdown points lead with Bristol win

David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto Chevy COPO Camaro raced to victory Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the fourth stop on the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown schedule, to take over the points lead by 13 points with only four races left. 
19 Jun 2022
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David barton
David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto Chevy COPO Camaro raced to victory Sunday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, the fourth stop on the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown schedule, to take over the points lead by 13 points…
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2022 NHRA season nears halfway mark at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to one of drag racing’s premier facilities, bringing its must-see 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on June 23-26 for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
19 Jun 2022
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 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to one of drag racing’s premier facilities, bringing its must-see 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on June 23-26 for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA…
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Ashley, Capps, Stanfield and Savoie score impressive Bristol victories

Aaron Stanfield defeated Erica Enders in one of the craziest final rounds in the history of the Pro Stock class while Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Jerry Savoie also scored wins at the Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragwa
19 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Bristol winners
Aaron Stanfield defeated Erica Enders in one of the craziest final rounds in the history of the Pro Stock class while Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Jerry Savoie also scored wins at the Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragway.…
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday photo gallery

Sunday was an amazing day at Bristol Dragway with all the action that any NHRA fan craves. Our photographers were on hand to capture all of it in our Sunday Gallery.
19 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Cottrell, Hilton lead winners at 19th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion

Bobby Cottrelll won in Funny Car and Tyler Hilton in Top Fuel at the 19th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance in Bowling Green, Ky.
19 Jun 2022
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National Hot Rod Reunion
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Motorsports Museum 19th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance: NOSTALGIA FUNNY CAR Bobby Cottrell, Whittier, Calif., '69 Camaro, 5.614, 257…
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Sunday news and notes from the Thunder Valley Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Update throughout the day.
19 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Leah Pruett
Prior to the start of Sunday’s final eliminations, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was inducted into the Legends of Thunder Valley,  a Hall of Fame honor for those who have a long and storied history at Bristol Dragway. Prudhomme…
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday preview

Low qualifiers Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Angelle Sampey prepare for final eliminations at the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
19 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Bristol
Intrigue is the word of the day at Bristol Dragway as NHRA pros prepare for final eliminations at the Thunder Valley Nationals as there are numerous marquee matchups across all four professional categories. In Top Fuel, almost every one of the…
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Salinas, Hight, Stanfield, and Sampey take top qualifying spots in Bristol

After three action-packed rounds of qualifying in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, the low qualifiers for the Thunder Valley Nationals are Mike Salinas, Robert Hight, Aaron Stanfield, and Angelle Sampey.
18 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Robert Hight
There was a lot of bumping and shuffling during Saturday’s two qualifying sessions in Bristol and in the end, Friday leaders Robert Hight and Angelle Sampey held on to the top qualifying spots in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively while…
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday photo gallery

Saturday was an awesome day at Bristol Dragway and National Dragster's award winning photographers captured all the color and excitement of the Thunder Valley Nationals.
18 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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For Alexis DeJoria success is all about trusting the process

Alexis DeJoria has struggled at times this season, but she and crew chief Del Worsham believe the Bandero Premium Tequila team is on the verge of a big breakthrough.
18 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Alexis DeJoria
Patience is indeed a virtue, but Alexis DeJoria admits that sometimes it’s a quality she lacks. Now three years into her return to the sport and the formation of the DC Motorsports team, DeJoria is anxious to start winning again. She won the Bristol…
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday preview

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey will look to hold on to the No. 1 spots as qualifying continues today at Bristol Dragway.
18 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Bristol
Friday’s singled pro qualifying round at the Thunder Valley Nationals could best be described as a ‘getting to know you” run as teams made their first runs on the newly ground Bristol Dragway track surface. Some found the sweet spot. Others did not…
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Cowie, Westerfield storm to wins at Thunder on the Mountain event

Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Bandimee Speedway with the Thunder on the Mountain presented by Trailer Source.
17 Jun 2022
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Division 5
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Thunder on the Mountain presented by Trailer Source: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.366, 269.08…
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Friday photo gallery

Bristol Dragway is one of the most photogenic tracks in the world and National Dragster's photographers were able to capture all the excitement and drama from the opening day of the Thunder Valley Nationals.
17 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Thunder under the lights in Bristol as Torrence, Hight, Anderson, and Sampey lead Friday qualifying

In the minds of many NHRA fans, the only thing better than professional qualifying at night is professional qualifying at night at Bristol Dragway, the track affectionately known as Thunder Valley. Fans got their wish on Friday night at Bristol and NHRA’s pros delivered with an entertaining day-one session.
17 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Robert Hight
In the minds of many NHRA fans, the only thing better than professional qualifying at night is professional qualifying at night at Bristol Dragway, the track affectionately known as Thunder Valley. Fans got their wish on Friday night at Bristol and…
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Greg Anderson not-so-patiently waiting for career win No. 100

Five time Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson is almost certain to become NHRA’s next 100 race winner and he’d like to knock that out on Father's Day at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
17 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Greg Anderson
Tom Petty once famously sang, “The waiting is the hardest part” and in NHRA circles no one knows that better than Greg Anderson. The five-time world champion scored his 99th career Pro Stock win last season in  Dallas, a win that was crucial to…
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Points leader Brittany Force: 'We're happy, but there's still a long way to go'

Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force talks about her season to date and the long road ahead as she and her Top Fuel peers head to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
17 Jun 2022
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Holley National Hot Rod Reunion photo gallery

Photo highlight from the 19th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance at historic Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky.
17 Jun 2022
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NHRA: Speed For All video game set for Aug. 26 launch; watch the trailer now!

17 Jun 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA: Speed For All
NHRA: Speed For All, the definitive drag racing video game, will be released on Aug. 26, 2022, for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.  Speed For All is the most…
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