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Bob Tasca III hitting stride at ideal time approaching Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

A week after getting a back-to-back win at a track, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III will try to accomplish that again at this weekend’s 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
17 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bob Tasca III
A week after getting a back-to-back win at a track, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III will try to accomplish that again at this weekend’s 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.   Tasca accomplished the feat…
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Five memorable moments from the history of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has been a mainstay of the NHRA tour since 1982 and has provided fans with scores of thrills, chills, and spills in the decades since. Here's a look at five of the most memorable moments at Brainerd International Raceway.
17 Aug 2023
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Five memorable moments from the history of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
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Return to roots has Greg Anderson excited about Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

For the first time since 2019, five-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson will compete at Brainerd International Raceway, the track where he grew up racing, for this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
17 Aug 2023
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Greg Anderson
After four years away, Pro Stock is back at Brainerd International Raceway for this weekend’s 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which means it’s the first time since 2019 that five-time world champ Greg Anderson will compete at the track where…
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Tricky Tipster: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

There will be thunder among the pine trees as the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series rolls into Brainerd Int'l Raceway fot the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals where Tricky Tipster has installed Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, and Erica Enders as the favorites.
17 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Tipster had a pretty good run last weekend in Topeka with favorite Justin Ashley cashing in Top Fuel while second-ranked Bob Tasca III earned the Funny Car title and third-ranked Erica Enders went the distance for her second win of the season in Pro…
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Purse boosted for Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at U.S. Nationals

The exciting and lucrative Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge will get a whole lot more of both at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where the payouts will be increased by 50% for the final Challenge of the season. 
16 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
The exciting and lucrative Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge will get a whole lot more of both at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where the payouts will be increased by 50% for the final Challenge of the season.  The Mission #…
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Pro Stock returns to Brainerd as part of huge Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals weekend

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for its annual stop at Brainerd International Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, bringing its 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph excitement — as well as the first Pro Stock appearance since 2019 — to the fan-favorite facility.
16 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for its annual stop at Brainerd International Raceway for the 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Aug. 17-20, bringing its 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph excitement — as well as the first Pro Stock…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another.
16 Aug 2023
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Behind the Scenes
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NHRA teams up with A-iPower on new generator partnership

A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps, and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multiyear sponsorship. 
16 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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A-iPower
A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps, and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multiyear sponsorship.  As part of the partnership, A-iPower will…
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Back-to-Back and Head-to-Head: A Topeka wrap-up and a Brainerd preview

On this quick turnaround episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk about the pure madness of the Topeka weekend and what can be expected out of the teams competing at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend. 
16 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this quick turnaround episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to talk about the pure madness of the Topeka weekend and what can be expected out of the teams competing at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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Ashley, Torrence, Hagan, Capps, Hight, and Glenn clinch Countdown berths in Topeka

Six more drivers locked up their official spots in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the result of racing at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka.
15 Aug 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdown
Six more drivers locked up their official spots in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the result of racing at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka. Top Fuel points leader Justin…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor

The Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor fought the weather all weekend at Heartland Motorsport Parks, but the resulting racing and joyous celebrations more than made up for it.
15 Aug 2023
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Weekend Rewind
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DSR Performance Block Party to help kick off U.S. Nationals race weekend

The Don Schumacher Racing Performance Block Party, supporting Riley Children’s Foundation, will take place Friday, Sept. 1, at the DSM Precision Manufacturing headquarters in Brownsburg, Ind.
15 Aug 2023
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Block party
Since 2006, the Don Schumacher Racing organization has proudly supported Riley Children’s Foundation, having raised more than $820,000 for Riley Children’s Health, the only nationally ranked pediatric children’s hospital in Indiana. For more than a…
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We review the top speeds from Topeka's House of Speed—2023 edition

Topeka’s House of Speed can handle all of the heat and any of the speeds that NHRA throws at it. Check out the qualifying run recap from the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor.
15 Aug 2023
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We review the top speeds from Topeka's House of Speed—2023 edition
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Bob Tasca III shared his latest Funny Car win with Ford's top car enthusiasts

The fastest Ford has ever gone is with Bob Tasca III at the wheel of his Ford Mustang Funny Car. This week Tasca shared that glory with all of Ford Motor Company.
15 Aug 2023
David Kennedy
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Bob Tasca III shared his latest Funny Car win with Ford's top car enthusiasts
From the Ford Flathead V-8-powered-cars that ran on the dry lake beds in the 1940s, to the modern-day 11,000-hp nitromethane-burning Ford Mustang Funny Car, nearly all of Ford's highest horsepower and top speed records have come from racing…
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FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series opens Road to the Championship In Brainerd

Back in action for the first time in nearly two months, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to return in a major way, with the first race in the category’s new Road to the Championship kicking off this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
15 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Bond
Back in action for the first time in nearly two months, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to return in a major way, with the first race in the category’s new Road to the Championship kicking off this…
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Five things we learned at the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

The 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park will forever be burned into memory for all in attendance. For some, it was a resurgence, for others, a time to celebrate history in the best way possible. Here are five takeaways from the event.
14 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Five things we learned at the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka
The 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park will forever be burned into memory for all in attendance. For some, it was a resurgence, for others, a time to celebrate history in the best way possible. Here are five takeaways…
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Nine Sportsman champs crowned at final Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

Nine champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park, including Mike Cotten, who scored in Stock.
14 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Mike Cotten
Nine champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park, including Mike Cotten, who scored in Stock. Hunter Green, son of Funny Car and Pro Mod…
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Chris Cunningham on how critical Top Fuel power management is in 2023

Austin Prock's crew chief explains the delicate balance of making power and running up against the best tuners in the sport—without exceeding the capability of the equipment
14 Aug 2023
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Chris Cunningham on how critical Top Fuel power management is
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday Photo Gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers captured incredible action on and off the racetrack on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park, and we’ve provided a small sampling in this gallery.
13 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bob Tasca III 46
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Ashley wins again, Tasca and Enders claim second victories on the season in Topeka

Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued an impressive run as he claimed his sixth win of the season, while Bob Tasca III and Erica Enders each claimed their second victories of the year at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
13 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Erica Enders, Bob Tasca III, and Justin Ashley
Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued his impressive 2023 season as he defeated defending world champion Brittany Force in the final round and picked up his sixth win of the year on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by Pet Armor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
13 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Racing was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time this morning, but Mother Nature had other plans. After an extended delay, we're off and running with the first pair of Top Fuel dragsters.  Brittany Force and Shawn Langdon fly right…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Dramatic weather conditions have been the greatest challenge this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the forecast for raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals has gone from dreadful to promising. That should be good news for those eager to battle for one of the last trophies up for grabs during the regular season.
13 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
After two brutally hot, humid, and sunny days of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park, raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals dawned with a vastly different tone. Drivers were awakened in the early morning hours by bursts of thunder,…
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Hight, Torrence, and Glenn lock into No. 1 qualifier awards at the Menards NHRA Nationals

The fields are set at Heartland Motorsports Park, and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to set the stage for an exciting and challenging raceday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Robert Hight
The final day of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park saw two drivers remain in control of the top spot and another edge out his boss to secure the coveted No. 1. The fields are set and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to…
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Hagan, Torrence, and Glenn win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Topeka

Heartland Motorsports Park was packed with action on Saturday, as Matt Hagan claimed his second Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge win, Steve Torrence continued his charge with another victory, and Dallas Glenn finally closed the deal.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Funny Car's Matt Hagan powered to his second win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for Tony Stewart Racing on Saturday at Heartland Motorsports Park, defeating Chad Green in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend's…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Saturday Photo Gallery

The ace National Dragster photographers combed the pits with their cameras and captured stunning starting line images on Saturday at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park. See Topeka through the lens in this photo gallery.
12 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Troy Coughlin Jr. 45
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Schedule update: Sunday start time moved up for Menards NHRA Nationals

NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top Fuel and then Funny Car and Pro Stock. Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. CT on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports Park.
12 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Tuner Mike Guger focused on bringing Buddy Hull forward in Top Fuel

Success in drag racing requires a well-mixed cocktail. Proper parts and pieces, a capable crew, a strong driver, and an apt and ever-learning crew chief are all required for long-term progress and performance. Buddy Hull assembled all of those things prior to the 2023 season, including tapping veteran tuner Mike Guger as his crew chief.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Buddy Hull
Success in drag racing requires a well-mixed cocktail. Proper parts and pieces, a capable crew, a strong driver, and an apt and ever-learning crew chief are all required for long-term progress and performance. Buddy Hull assembled all of those…
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Menards NHRA Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the Menards NHRA Nationals will set the field in all three professional classes, and it will also serve as a thrilling race-within-a-race as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is contested.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge is an exciting bonus event that pits the semifinalists from the previous race against one another for a rematch. With cash and valuable Countdown to the Championship bonus points on the line, the winner of two…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Friday Photo Gallery

11 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The “Miss Elle" Jet Car, driven by Mickey McCormick 48
The ace photographers at National Dragster captured spectacular images on Friday at Heartland Motorsports Park. You'll want to take a look through this photo gallery from day one of the Menards NHRA Nationals. 
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Torrence, Hight, and Anderson claim provisional No. 1 spots in Topeka

The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than everyone else to each end the night with a provisional pole. 
11 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than…
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