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2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Street champ Colby Fuller

29 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Colby Fuller, who just missed winning the Gatornationals four years ago, got the job done this year in Super Street with his Georgia-based ’68 Camaro, collecting his first national event victory with a tight 10.28 to 10,924 holeshot final-round…
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2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Sportsman champ Doug Crumlich

29 Mar 2023
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Doug Crumlich came from the No. 6 qualifying spot to claim his second career win in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman class when he stopped Mark Beuhring in the final round. Crumlich won the final by .002-second with a 6.595 against his 6.57 dial.
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Weekend Rewind

Take a look back at some of the biggest and wildest moment from the 2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals, Race 2 of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
29 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Weekend Rewind
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Toyota launches Supra Showdown program for select NHRA events

Toyota, the official car of the NHRA, will unveil its new at-track program, the Supra Showdown, this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip.
29 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Supra Showdown
Toyota, the official car of the NHRA, will unveil its new at-track program, the Supra Showdown, this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip. “After a stellar debut season with the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car on…
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The Sports Report: Sherman Adcock goes three-for-three in Southeast Division

Two-time world champ Sherman Adcock Jr. takes the early lead in Super Gas after winning the first three Southeast Division Lucas Oil Series events of the season.
29 Mar 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Sherman Adcock
NHRA Lucas Oil Series world champions won’t be crowned for nearly eight more months, so any sort of speculation regarding future titles would be premature. That being said, it’s awfully hard to overlook the red-hot start by Division 2 Super Gas…
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Five-time Top Alcohol Dragster champ Bill Reichert passes away

Five-time NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champ Bill Reichert passed away March 26. Reichert won five straight world championships, 2006-10, and collected 28 national event wins and 54 divisional/regional victories.
28 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bill Reichert
Five-time NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster world champ Bill Reichert passed away March 26. He was 71. Reichert won five straight world championships, 2006-10, and collected 28 national event wins and 54 divisional/regional victories. Reichert,…
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Jasmine Salinas takes first Top Fuel passes in anticipation of 2024 debut

Jasmine Salinas made her first launches behind the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster Monday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. The 31-year-old daughter of NHRA Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas will work to obtain her NHRA Top Fuel license as she prepares to compete full time beginning in 2024.
28 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jasmine Salinas
Jasmine Salinas made her first launches behind the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster on Monday afternoon at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. The 31-year-old daughter of NHRA Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas will work to obtain her NHRA Top Fuel license as…
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Justin Ashley looking for more early-season success at Winternationals

With an early-season win last week at the NHRA Arizona Nationals already under his belt, Justin Ashley, who won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals to open the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Series season, is after a second straight win at storied In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip.
28 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Ashley
A quick start paid dividends last year for Justin Ashley, who won the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals to open the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Series season and used that momentum to contend for his first Top Fuel world championship. With an early…
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Gerber Collision & Glass enters strategic partnership with NHRA YES Program

Gerber Collision & Glass has joined the team of partners for the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
28 Mar 2023
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YES progrm
Gerber Collision & Glass has joined the team of partners for the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The NHRA YES Program is the only full-time education program in…
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Modern Warriors presents Legends Nitro Funny Cars at Winternationals

The Legends Nitro Funny Cars portion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 30-April 2, will be presented by Modern Warriors “Your Tactical Specialist,” a Utah-based premier tactical company.
28 Mar 2023
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars
The thrilling, nitro-burning machines of Legends Nitro Funny Cars will do battle at the renamed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip at the 63rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals on March 30-April 2 to complement the array of action at the iconic…
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Five Things We Learned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals

The NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stop 2 of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, was packed with twists and turns and history-making moments. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
27 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Five Things We Learned at the NHRA Arizona Nationals
The NHRA Arizona Nationals, Stop 2 of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, was packed with twists and turns and history-making moments. Here are five big takeaways from the event. IS THE SUN SETTING ON WHP? Whether or not…
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Caruso is second female Pro Stock champ; Ashley, Hight also win at Phoenix finale

Camrie Caruso became just the second female Pro Stock winner in NHRA history, taking home the title at the NHRA Arizona Nationals . Justin Ashley and Robert Hight also collected victories at the second race of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
26 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Camrie Caruso
Camrie Caruso became just the second female Pro Stock winner in NHRA history, taking home the title at the final NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel) and Robert Hight (Funny Car) also collected…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals packs 'em in again for second straight sold-out day

For the second straight day, NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd, this time for eliminations at the 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.
26 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Sold out
For the second straight day, NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd, this time for eliminations at the 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix. Fans flocked to the facility in massive numbers all…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Sunday of the NHRA Arizona Nationals capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
26 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Arizona Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
26 Mar 2023
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Arizona Nationals
  UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY For the second straight race, Shawn Langdon and Antron Brown squared off in the first round of Top Fuel, and for the second time, the winner was decided on a holeshot. In Gainesville,…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday preview

The champions of what may well be the final NHRA national event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park will be crowned today at the NHRA Arizona Nationals after two frantic days of qualifying.
26 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Arizona Nationals
The champions of what may well be the final NHRA national event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park will be crowned today at the NHRA Arizona Nationals after two frantic days of qualifying. While Saturday’s action was highlighted by the drama of…
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Pro Stock leader Cuadra makes history; Kalitta, Tasca also top Phoenix fields

Cristian Cuadra made NHRA history as the first Mexican-born racer to qualify in the No. 1 position in the Professional classes as he will lead the Pro Stock field into battle Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Bob Tasca III (Funny Car) also led their fields at the close of qualifying.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Cristian Cuadra
Cristian Cuadra made NHRA history as the first Mexican-born racer to qualify in the No. 1 position in the Professional classes as he will lead the Pro Stock field into battle Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Bob…
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Kalitta, DeJoria, Coughlin first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge winners

Doug Kalitta. Alexis DeJoria. and Troy Coughlin Jr. collected the victories in the inaugural Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which took place during Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta. Alexis DeJoria. and Troy Coughlin Jr. collected the victories in the inaugural Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which took place during Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Saturday of the NHRA Arizona Nationals capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
25 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Sold out! It's another full house for Saturday of the NHRA Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s racing at the 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix. It's the second consecutive Saturday sellout of the young 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
25 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sold out
NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s racing at the 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.   This weekend marks the final race weekend at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and fans…
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Boesch doubles in Top Dragster/Sportsman at Texas Sportsman Challenge

Darian Boesch scored a double win, in Top Dragster and Top Sportsman, as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action with the Texas Sportsman Challenge at Houston Raceway Park.
25 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Lucas Oil Event Results
Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Sportsman Challenge: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Rick Brown, Weatherford, Texas, '00 S-10, B/TA, 8.225, 163.39  def.…
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Alex Laughlin is already making the grade early in his new Funny Car career

Alex Laughlin is less than 15 runs into his new career as a Funny Car driver, but he’s already run in the threes, qualified for a field, and, perhaps most importantly of all, he’s gotten a thumbs up from his team owner, notoriously tough grader Jim Dunn.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Alex Laughlin
Alex Laughlin is less than 15 runs into his new career as a Funny Car driver, but he’s already run in the threes, qualified for a field, and, perhaps most importantly of all, he’s gotten a thumbs up from his team owner, the notoriously tough grader…
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Bo Butner Racing team aiming for more history in the Valley of the Sun

The 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals is said to be the last NHRA national event held at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, and Bo Butner and his wife, Randi Lyn Butner, are planning to make the most of it — whether or not it pans out to be the last hurrah in Phoenix. 
25 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bo Butner Racing
The 38th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals is said to be the last NHRA national event held at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, and Bo Butner and his wife, Randi Lyn Butner, are planning to make the most of it — whether or not it pans out to be the last…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the NHRA Arizona Nationals will not only set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations but also will be highlighted by the inaugural running of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during the day’s two qualifying sessions.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Arizona Nationals
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA Arizona Nationals will not only set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations but also will be highlighted by the inaugural running of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during the day’s two qualifying…
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Alexander, Cuadra looking for first No. 1s in Phoenix; Kalitta leads Top Fuel field

Blake Alexander and Cristian Cuadra, who have yet to secure a No. 1 qualifying berth in their young careers, and veteran Doug Kalitta, a 51-time No. 1 qualifier, are the field leaders after the opening day at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
24 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Blake Alexander
Blake Alexander and Cristian Cuadra., who have yet to secure a No. 1 qualifying berth in their young careers, and veteran Doug Kalitta, a 51-time No. 1 qualifier, are the field leaders after the opening day at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Friday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Friday of the NHRA Arizona Nationals capturing all of the on-track and off-track action.
24 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Hull kicks off new season with new sponsor and crew chief and high expectations

Buddy Hull will be making his season debut in Top Fuel this weekend, carrying a new major sponsor in Methanol Moonshine, local sponsorship from Chompie’s restaurant and Camelback Ford, a new crew chief in veteran Mike Guger, and a ton of expectations and dreams.
24 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Buddy Hull
Buddy Hull will be making his season debut in Top Fuel this weekend, carrying a new major sponsor in Methanol Moonshine, local sponsorship from Chompie’s restaurant and Camelback Ford, a new crew chief in veteran Mike Guger, and a ton of…
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Pruett looking for a fond farewell to a track where she's had so much success

A lot of racers and fans will be sorry to see Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park close, but Leah Pruett, who's won there twice in three final-round appearances, will surely be at the head of that list.
24 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
A lot of racers and fans will be sorry to see Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park close, but Leah Pruett will surely be at the head of that list. The multi-talented Top Fuel star has enjoyed more success at the Phoenix raceplant than at any other…
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Mike Eames joins NHRA Division Directors team as Northwest Director

Mike Eames has been named the NHRA Division Director of the Northwest Division (Division 6), where he will oversee NHRA member tracks in Alaska, Alberta (Can.), British Columbia (Can.), Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
24 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mike Eames
Mike Eames  has been named the NHRA Division Director of the Northwest Division (Division 6), where he will oversee NHRA member tracks in Alaska, Alberta (Can.), British Columbia (Can.), Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Prior to being…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Friday preview

The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has headed west for a three-race left-coast stand that begins this weekend with the final NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
24 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Arizona Nationals
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has headed west for a three-race left-coast stand that begins this weekend with the final NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. The tour will continue next…
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