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2009: Tony Schumacher holds on to win Top Fuel championship by just two points

Perennial Top Fuel powerhouse Tony Schumacher won his sixth straight and seventh overall Top Fuel championship in 2009 by just two points, the closest finish in Top Fuel history.
09 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA's Closest Championship Finishes (2007-21)
Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher knows drama. And Tony Schumacher knows how to win championships. The perennial Top Fuel powerhouse won his sixth straight and seventh overall Top Fuel crown in 2009 by just two points, and while it wasn’t as dramatic as “The Run”…
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Krista Baldwin to honor her late father with throwback scheme at NHRA Finals

Top Fuel team owner and driver Krista Baldwin will be honoring her late father, Bobby Baldwin, at the Auto Club NHRA Finals this weekend, racing under the blue and white scheme that her father ran in the late 1990s to early 2000s. 
09 Nov 2022
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Krista Baldwin
Top Fuel team owner and driver Krista Baldwin will be honoring her late father, Bobby Baldwin, at the Auto Club NHRA Finals this weekend, racing under the blue and white scheme that her father ran in the late 1990s to early 2000s.  This will…
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Nitro Time Machine: John Force and Ron Capps battle down to the wire in 2010

At the 2010 Auto Club NHRA Finals, John Force and Ron Capps battled down to the wire for the Funny Car title. See who prevailed in the latest edition of our Nitro Time Machine.
09 Nov 2022
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After a 30-year hiatus, Maurice DuPont will return to Top Fuel in Pomona

Maurice DuPont, who last competed in 1992, will make his return to Top Fuel after a 30-year hiatus, wheeling the dragster owned by Scott Palmer at this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals. DuPont, 60, relicensed this week at Tucson Dragway in Arizona.
09 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Maurice DuPont
Maurice DuPont, who last competed in 1992, will make his return to Top Fuel after a 30-year hiatus, wheeling the dragster owned by Scott Palmer at this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals. DuPont, 60, relicensed this week at Tucson Dragway in Arizona…
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2019: Steve Torrence holds off Kalitta by three points for second straight title

After an unprecedented victory sweep of all six playoff events en route to a runaway first Top Fuel world championship — winning by an unheard-off 304 points — Steve Torrence found the sledding tougher en route to a second straight title.
09 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA's Closest Championship Finishes (2007-21)
2019: Steve Torrence
After an unprecedented victory sweep of all six playoff events en route to a runaway first Top Fuel world championship — winning by an unheard-off 304 points — Steve Torrence found the sledding tougher en route to a second straight title. After…
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Tickets on sale for NHRA’s 2023 national event return to Route 66 Raceway

With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes place May 19-21.
09 Nov 2022
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Route 66 Raceway
With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 23rd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes place May…
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Travis Shumake to honor father’s upset win with tribute car at Auto Club Finals

Forty years after his father, Tripp’s upset Funny Car win at the 1982 World Finals, Travis Shumake will return to Southern California with the same goal — to play spoiler in a championship battle — and will do so in a car honoring his late father.
09 Nov 2022
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Travis Shumake
Forty years after his father, Tripp’s upset Funny Car win at the 1982 World Finals, Travis Shumake will return to Southern California with the same goal: to play spoiler.  In 1982, the elder Shumake was brought in by Funny Car legend Billy…
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2009: Hector Arana Sr. claims first world championship by just two points

Hector Arana Sr.’s long pursuit of a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with a thrilling, narrow points conquest at the end of the 2009 season.
08 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA's Closest Championship Finishes (2007-21)
Hector Arana Sr.
Hector Arana Sr.’s long pursuit of a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship finally reached the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with a thrilling, narrow points conquest at the end of the 2009 season. Arana entered the season finale 58 points…
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Nitro Time Machine: Professional finals from the 1985 NHRA Finals in Pomona

The NHRA Finals moved to Pomona in 1984 and we've gone into the Nitro Time Machine to bring you all of the professional final rounds from 1985, the second year of following that historic venue change.
08 Nov 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Tech: Donnie Bender explains RacePak data acquisition

Veteran crew chief Donnie Bender explains how the RacePak computer is used for data acquisition and how that leads to quicker and more consistent runs.
08 Nov 2022
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Racing Technology
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It all comes down to this: NHRA world champions will be crowned in Pomona

A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov. 10-13.
08 Nov 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Auto Club NHRA Finals
A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at Pomona on Nov…
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'Today is the start of my future': Second-generation Haddock makes first nitro runs

Sixteen-year-old McKailen Haddock's birthday gift from his loving father, Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny Car on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Monday after the NHRA Nevada Nationals.
07 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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McKailen Haddock
“Today is the start of my future.” The words belong to McKailen Haddock, the 16-year-old son of Funny Car veteran Terry Haddock, whose birthday gift from his loving father was two get-acquainted passes in the family’s Vega-bodied Nostalgia Funny…
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Tickets now on sale for prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Tickets are on sale for the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, as the world’s biggest drag race is set to take place Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 
07 Nov 2022
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Indy
Tickets are on sale for the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, as the world’s biggest drag race is set to take place Aug. 30-Sept. 4 during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
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Action-packed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2023 schedule announced

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
07 Nov 2022
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Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2023
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country. Starting on Feb.…
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Comp, Super Comp, and Top Dragster champions crowned at Las Vegas event

Following last weekend’s Division 7 finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ryan Priddy, James Glenn, and Jeremy Hancock have officially locked up NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman world championships.
07 Nov 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ryan Priddy
Following last weekend’s Division 7 finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ryan Priddy, James Glenn, and Jeremy Hancock have officially locked up NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman world championships. Priddy, a longtime…
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Severance, Gordon take big wins Las Vegas 2022 Lucas Oil season finale

Joey Severance and Doug Gordon scored huge wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing SeriesPacific Division event wasin action at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the final event of the 2022 Lucas Oil season.
04 Nov 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.279, 274.27  def…
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2016: Jason Line outduels teammate Greg Anderson by three points for first EFI title

Jason Line earned the distinction of being crowned the first Pro Stock champion of the electronic fuel injection era after a season-long battle with teammate Greg Anderson that came down to the semifinals of the season finale and a three-point margin.
04 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA's Closest Championship Finishes (2007-21)
Jason Line
Jason Line earned the distinction of being crowned the first Pro Stock champion of the electronic fuel injection era, which began in 2016 with a whole lot of learning for everyone. Prior to the season, the running joke among teams was that any…
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Yeah, but what if? A semi-serious look at the points battles heading to Pomona

Brittany Force, Robert Hight, and Matt Smith lead the points in their classes heading into the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals, but, as history has shown and possible points values back up, nothing is certain at the final race of the season.
04 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
What if
So, you think that the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship battle at next weekend's Auto Club NHRA Finals is just between Brittany Force, Justin Ashley, and Mike Salinas? That only Robert Hight, Ron Capps, or Matt Hagan can…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Nevada Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
03 Nov 2022
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Behind the Scenes
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2010: Rookie rider L.E. Tonglet ekes out Pro Stock Motorcycle title by four points

L.E. Tonglet became just the third rookie to win an NHRA Pro championship after coming from behind to steal the Pro Stock Motorcycle title from Andrew Hines, who surprisingly fouled in the first round.
03 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA's Closest Championship Finishes (2007-21)
L.E. Tonglet
For the third time in four years, the NHRA world championship in Pro Stock Motorcycle was decided by a single-digit margin when rookie rider L.E. Tonglet won the championship by just four points over Andrew Hines, who had lost the 2007 title by just…
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Watch this weekend's pivotal Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. World championships are on the line at the annual Lucas Oil curtain closer.
03 Nov 2022
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Division 7
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman…
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Nitro Time Machine: Heartbreak and triumph at the 1996 NHRA Finals

There were a lot of twists and turns in the Funny Car class at the final event of the 1996 season, as we'll see in the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine.
03 Nov 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
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Weekend Rewind: A video look back at the 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals

The NHRA Nevada Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, played out before a packed house at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where high drama prevailed and event wins and championships were determined.
02 Nov 2022
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Jeff Taylor's 50th career win highlights NHRA Nevada Nationals Sportsman action

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who collected his milestone 50th career win.
02 Nov 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Jeff Taylor
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, eight champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, led by Jeff Taylor, who…
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2008: Eddie Krawiec wins championship from behind by just five points

Eddie Krawiec became just the second NHRA world champion to win the title without a race win, and he did it from behind, knocking off reigning champ Matt Smith to collect the title.
02 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA's Closest Championship Finishes (2007-21)
Eddie Krawiec
A year after edging Andrew Hines by six points for the 2007 Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, Matt Smith was attempting to hold off Hines’ Harley teammate, second-place Eddie Krawiec, and third-place Chris Rivas to win his second straight…
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NHRA, Fairplex announce extension for racing at Pomona through 2033 season

Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex have announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033 season.
01 Nov 2022
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pomona
Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex have announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033…
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NHRA and Pomona: A powerful legacy that dates back more than 70 years

01 Nov 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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  The story of Pomona Raceway, renamed Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in 2006 and soon to be In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, essentially mirrors the history of organized hot rodding: Responsibly minded members of car clubs joined forces with…
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NHRA on FOX is live streaming from 2022 SEMA Show

The NHRA will live stream racer interviews, special announcements, and breaking news all week from booth 10,000 at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas
01 Nov 2022
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NHRA on FOX is live streaming from 2022 SEMA Show
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Five things we learned at the NHRA Nevada Nationals

To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas
31 Oct 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
5 things
To be quite honest we learned many things in Las Vegas so it was a difficult proposition to narrow them down to just five key moments, but we’ve managed to do just that. Here are the five most important things we’re taking from an incredible NHRA…
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High drama in Las Vegas as Force, Hagan, Enders, and Arana Jr. hit the jackpot

Erica Enders wrapped up her fifth Pro Stock championship with another NHRA Nevada Nationals win and shared the winner’s circle with Brittany Force, who took over the points lead in Top Fuel, Matt Hagan, who closed the points gap on Robert Hight in Funny Car, and Hector Arana Jr.
30 Oct 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
It isn't an exaggeration to suggest that the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas features some of the most dramatic side-by-side racing of the season. As the penultimate event in the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, championships are front…
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