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Galbraith, Nowicki, Bohannon lead winners at JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals

Troy Galbraith, Mark Nowicki, and Tyler Bohannon led the list of winners at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
14 Jul 2023
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Troy Galbraith
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Troy Galbraith, Indianapolis, Ind., '14 Spitzer, B/DA, 6.908, 182.08  def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14…
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Parker, Hough, Moeck lead winners at Woodburn Dragstrip Division 6 race

Kim Parker and Brian Hough took Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip.
14 Jul 2023
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Kim Parker, Puyallup, Wash., 5.445, 261.39  def. Joey Severance,…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday photo gallery

What did our NHRA National Dragster photographers see on Friday at Bandimere Speedway? Click through this photo gallery and find out.
14 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Denver native Deric Kramer seeking first Pro Stock win at Bandimere Speedway

Some of Deric Kramer’s first memories as a child are from Bandimere Speedway and the Pro Stock standout and Denver-area native has enjoyed countless enjoyable moments over the years at his home track. He’ll get a chance to make one more on Thunder Mountain at this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
14 Jul 2023
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Deric Kramer's GetBioFuel.com Chevrolet
Some of Deric Kramer’s first memories as a child are from Bandimere Speedway and the Pro Stock standout and Denver-area native has enjoyed countless enjoyable moments over the years at his home track. He’ll get a chance to make one more on…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday Preview

The 10th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at famed Bandimere Speedway with the 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. The scenic Denver-area facility, carved into what's known as "Thunder Mountain," is celebrating its 65th year, and all four Professional categories are on hand for the celebration.
14 Jul 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Bandimere Speedway overall view
The 10th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at famed Bandimere Speedway with the 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. The scenic Denver-area facility, carved into what…
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Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan after another win in Denver

The journey wasn’t always easy for Matt Hagan at Bandimere Speedway, but the three-time Funny Car world champion broke through for his long-awaited first win at the legendary facility in 2021 and is looking for another title this year.
14 Jul 2023
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Matt Hagan
The journey wasn’t always easy for Matt Hagan at Bandimere Speedway, but the three-time Funny Car world champion broke through for his long-awaited first win at the legendary facility in 2021. It was a memorable moment for Hagan, and he’s looking…
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Revchem Composites joins Ron Capps Motorsports

Three-time and reigning Funny Car world champ Ron Capps has announced that Revchem Composites, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions, joined his NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Funny Car team.
13 Jul 2023
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Ron Capps
Three-time and reigning Funny Car world champ Ron Capps has announced that Revchem Composites, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions, joined his NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Funny Car team.   Revchem Composites is…
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New National Dragster packed with race coverage, Sportsman racer features

The July 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from Epping, Bristol, and Norwalk plus Sportsman-racer features and interviews, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
13 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
Read the new issue The July 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from the…
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Watch this weekend's Jr. Eastern Conference Finals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
13 Jul 2023
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Eastern Conference Finals
NHRA fans can watch the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage are Right Trailers, JEGS, Strange, and Moser. Fans…
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Pro Stock’s Matt Hartford to sport GETTRX branding in Denver farewell

Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Camaro will sport a familiar look when the team unloads Friday in Denver. GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, returns to the door of Hartford’s Jerry Haas-built Pro Stock machine for the second time in 2023.
13 Jul 2023
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Matt Hartford
In the midst of a career-best season, Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Camaro will sport a familiar look when the team unloads Friday in Denver. GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, returns to the door of Hartford’s Jerry Haas-built…
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Western Swing provides a welcome motorcycle road trip for Salinas family

While NHRA teams are focused on one of the most grueling stretches of races of their season, the Western Swing, through Colorado, Washington, and California, it offers a unique opportunity for the Salinas family to take to the open road together on their motorcycles. 
13 Jul 2023
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Salinas family
While NHRA teams are focused on one of the most grueling stretches of races of their season, the Western Swing, teams leave their race shops – most of which are in the Midwest – and head west for Colorado, Washington, and California over a three-…
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All-Star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA FanFest prior to Seattle event

The start of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle will officially kick off with the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn on Thursday, July 20, with an impressive lineup of drivers that includes legendary 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force.
12 Jul 2023
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FanFest
The start of the 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle will officially kick off with the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn on Thursday, July 20, with an impressive lineup of drivers that includes…
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Annual NHRA Awards Ceremony will return to Southern California Wine Country

The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will again take place at the Pechanga Resort Casino on Monday, Nov. 13, returning to scenic Southern California Wine Country following the final race of the season.
12 Jul 2023
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NHRA Awards Ceremony
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will again take place at the Pechanga Resort Casino on Monday, Nov. 13, returning to scenic Southern California Wine Country following the final race of the season, the In-N-Out Burger…
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Top Fuel's Antron Brown is looking for another Western Swing sweep in 2023

Antron Brown, the last driver to sweep all three races of the Western Swing when he accomplished the feat in 2009, is geared up and ready to do it again entering this weekend's Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
12 Jul 2023
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Antron Brown
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Five Memorable Moments from the history of the Mile-High Nationals

Bandimere Speedway has played host to the NHRA Mile-High Nationals since 1979, and the thin altitude has been thick with excitement ever since. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.
12 Jul 2023
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With SealMaster aboard, Shawn Langdon is looking for more Denver success

Past NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon knows a thing or two about running well at Bandimere Speedway where he won a Jr. Dragster championship in 1997 and was Top Fuel runner-up last season. He'll ride into battle this year with longtime team Kalitta backer SealMaster as his sponsor.
11 Jul 2023
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Shawn Langdon
Past NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon knows a thing or two about running well at Bandimere Speedway near Denver where the elevation is 5,800 feet above sea level. One year ago, he went to the final round, but this racetrack holds a more…
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Denver Preview Show: High Altitude and High Intensity

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, the discussion turns to the lingering effects of Norwalk and the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver. 
11 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
On this episode of the NHRA Insider, the discussion turns to the lingering effects of Norwalk and the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver.  The race will be a big one as it will be a national event send-off…
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Watch this weekend's JEGS SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
11 Jul 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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SPORTSnationals
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage are Right Trailers, JEGS,…
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Renegade Fuels extends relationship with Buddy Hull in advance of Mile-Highs

Renegade Fuels is returning for two additional events as the primary sponsor for Top Fuel racer Buddy Hull, beginning with this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
11 Jul 2023
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Buddy Hull
Top Fuel driver and team owner Buddy Hull introduced the Renegade Fuel Top Fuel dragster to the NHRA world during the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Nationals in Chicago and now the fuel and additive company is returning for two additional events…
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Tricky Tipster: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

NHRA's Tricky Tipster has named Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Mat Hartford, and Matt Smith as the pre-race favorites as the Camping World NHRA tour heads for scenic Bandimere Speedway for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
11 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
To suggest that the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is a unique event would be a massive understatement. Almost everything, from the breathtaking views offered by Bandimere Speedway to the thin air that confounds even the smartest crew…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle racers look for first Western Swing Sweep

When it comes to the Western Swing, NHRA’s annual tour through Denver, Seattle, and Sonoma, Pro Stock Motorcycle racers will finally have their shot to get a clean sweep.
11 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Eddie Krawiec
When it comes to a clean sweep of the Western Swing, NHRA’s annual tour through Denver, Seattle, and Sonoma, Pro Stock Motorcycle racers will finally have a shot to get it right. The Western Swing has been a staple of the NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Leah Pruett ready to roll at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

It’s one of the most important events of the season for Leah Pruett, and the Top Fuel star couldn’t be entering this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at legendary Bandimere Speedway on a better note.
10 Jul 2023
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Leah Pruett
It’s one of the most important events of the season for Leah Pruett, and the Top Fuel star couldn’t be entering this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at legendary Bandimere Speedway on a better note. Pruett is…
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FES Lighting joins Kalitta Motorsports as primary and associate corporate partner

In its first sports marketing effort of any kind, Future Energy Solutions (FES) Lighting, a national “lighting-as-a-service” provider, is joining the Kalitta Motorsports corporate partner family as a primary partner on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster.
10 Jul 2023
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Shawn Langdon
In its first sports marketing effort of any kind, Future Energy Solutions (FES) Lighting, a national “lighting-as-a-service” provider, is joining the Kalitta Motorsports corporate partner family as a primary partner on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel…
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Costa, Kennedy, Pazak lead Division 1 winners at Numidia Dragway

Michele Costa, William Kennedy, and David Pazak led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.
08 Jul 2023
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Michele Costa, Freehold, N.J., '20 Keir, G/EA, 9.043, 99.56  def.…
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2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Dragster champion Matt Sackman

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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131:22
Matt Sackman joined his brother, Zach, as a national event winner in the Right Trailers Top Dragster class after wheeling the family’s Hangsterfer’s dragster to a win over Al Miller in the final. Sackman left first and posted a 6.187 against his 6.…
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2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Gas champion Jacob Elrod

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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89:39
For the second time in three years, Jacob Elrod walked out of Bristol Dragway as the Super Gas winner after stopping the always-tough John Labbous Jr. in the final. After a pair of clutch .003 lights, Elrod, who also won the event in 2021, captured…
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2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Comp champion Jeremy Mason

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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86:17
2019 Super Gas world champ Jeremy Mason captured his sixth career win — split equally between Super Comp and Super Gas — when he stopped Super Comp honors in Bristol, capping his raceday with a near dead-heat victory against Michael Holcombe,…
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2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Stock champion Jeff Strickland

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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77:13
Jeff Strickland earned career win No. 21 following a tough final-round battle against reigning world champ Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. in Stock. Strickland won in a double-breakout with a 9.279 on his 9.30 dial.
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2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Stock champion Monty Bogan

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2023 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Kirk Wolf

07 Jul 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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60:08
Kirk Wolf claimed his first Top Alcohol Dragster victory, wheeling the Dean Dubbin-owned, Chase Copeland-tuned Kentex Roofing Systems entry to a strong 5.29 to defeat Cody Krohn, who also was in pursuit of his first career win. Along the way Wolf…
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