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David Barton crowned Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown champion

The 2022 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown battle came to an end Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex when David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto COPO Camaro qualified for eliminations.
15 Oct 2022
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David Barton
The 2022 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown battle between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks for the 2022 championship came to an end Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex when…
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With six Motorplex Top Fuel wins to his credit, Tony Schumacher knows Texas

With 86 Top Fuel victories on his scorecard, it would make sense that Tony Schumacher would have accumulated impressive achievements at racetracks all across the country. His history at Texas Motorplex is expectedly impressive, and his six event wins there stand above all other drivers in the class.
15 Oct 2022
Kelly Wade
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Tony Schumacher
With 86 Top Fuel victories on his scorecard, it would make sense that eight-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champion Tony Schumacher would have accumulated impressive achievements at racetracks all across the country. His history at Texas…
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Eaton, Bogan, and McCandless lead winners at Orlando Speed World Dragway

David Eaton, Monty Bogan, and Jason McCandless led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
14 Oct 2022
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Division 2
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR David Eaton, Merrit Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 6.573,…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Saturday preview

Racers got their one free weather pass Friday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, with prime conditions leading to broken track records but with Saturday’s forecast calling for highs in the mid-90s, teams will have to adjust to a whole new reality on the final day of qualifying.
14 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Texas NHRA FallNationals
Racers got their one free weather pass Friday at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, with prime conditions at Texas Motorplex leading to a quartet of broken track records but with Saturday’s forecast calling for highs in the mid-90s, teams will have to…
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Prock, Hagan, Enders, Sampey lead fields after track-record-setting opening day

Austin Prock, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Angelle Sampey are the No. 1 qualifiers after a track-record-breaking opening day of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
14 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Austin Prock, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Angelle Sampey are the No. 1 qualifiers after a track-record-breaking opening day of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Prock has never qualified No. 1 in his young, 46-race career but he’…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Texas Motorplex on Friday of the Texas NHRA FallNationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
14 Oct 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Stage Fan Fest took place Thursday in downtown Waxahachie, Texas 64
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Maynard family honored for generous pledge to Austin Peay State University

NHRA team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard of the Maynard Family Racing organization were honored Friday, Oct. 14, at Austin Peay State University for a ceremony celebrating the naming of the school’s athletic complex, now called the Joe and Cathi Maynard Family Athletics Complex. 
14 Oct 2022
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Joe and Cathi Maynard
NHRA team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard of the Maynard Family Racing organization were honored Friday, Oct. 14, at Austin Peay State University for a ceremony celebrating the naming of the school’s athletic complex, now called the Joe and Cathi…
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Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley looks to put St. Louis setback in the rearview

Suffering his first bump in the road in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley will look to bounce back at a track that served him well just a season ago when he won the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
14 Oct 2022
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 Justin Ashley
Suffering his first bump in the road in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley will look to bounce back at a track that served him well just a season ago. Ashley is the defending event winner at the…
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Angie Smith aims to continue playoff ascent at Texas NHRA FallNationals

Among all competitors in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, nobody has made a bigger move in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs than Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Angie Smith, who has jumped up four spots to third place in just two playoff races in the category.
14 Oct 2022
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Angie Smith
Among all competitors in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, nobody has made a bigger move in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs than Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Angie Smith.   She’s jumped up four spots to third place in just two…
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Priddy, Rizzoli close Pacific Division doubleheader event with victories

Ryan Priddy and Kyle Rizzoli led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Famoso Raceway.
14 Oct 2022
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Ryan Priddy
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Famoso Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Priddy, Chino, Calif., '18 Chevy, A/AA, 6.531, 191.32  def. Doug…
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Alexis DeJoria, Tony Schumacher chase thrills, food, and fun at State Fair of Texas

Prior to the start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, Alexis DeJoria and Tony Schumacher got their fill of food, fun, and games at the State Fair of Texas, including a launch on the famed Slingshot ride.
14 Oct 2022
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Kris Thorne locked in closing out FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod world title

Kris Thorne may be on the verge of clinching his first world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, but he’s not about to celebrate just yet.
14 Oct 2022
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Kris Thorne
Kris Thorne may be on the verge of clinching his first world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, but he’s not about to celebrate just yet.   Thorne currently has a 102-point lead over two-time…
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Tricky Tipster:Texas NHRA FallNationals

Three races down and three to go in the Countdown to the Championship and one gets the feeling that the old saying, “You ain’t seen nothing yet,” applies to the ongoing points battles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
14 Oct 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Three races down and three to go in the Countdown to the Championship and one gets the feeling that the old saying, “You ain’t seen nothing yet,” applies to the ongoing points battles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.…
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Watch: Relive the 10 fastest runs in Top Fuel history, as recorded by Brittany Force

Brittany Force, crew chief David Grubnic, and the team own the 10 fastest 1,000-foot speeds in NHRA Top Fuel history. Here's a video look back on all 10, plus some interesting facts about nitro racing top speeds.
14 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Brittany Force
When Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history and reset the national speed record to 338.48 mph in her Flav-R-Pac dragster in the opening round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, she, crew chief David…
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Watch this weekend's Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
13 Oct 2022
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Division 2
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are…
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Kalitta Motorsports goes pink in October with DHL and CMR

Multitime world championship-winning team Kalitta Motorsports will once again join the chorus of professional organizations supporting breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, along with primary sponsors DHL and CMR Construction and Roofing.
13 Oct 2022
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J.R. Todd
Multitime world championship-winning team Kalitta Motorsports will once again join the chorus of professional organizations supporting breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, along with primary sponsors DHL and CMR Construction and…
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Nitro Time Machine: Robert Hight battles back from injury to win 2018 Dallas race

Just 14 days after breaking his collarbone in a final round accident in St. Louis, Robert Hight went to the final in Dallas to take on J.R. Todd.
13 Oct 2022
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Nitro Time Machine
Robert Hight
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Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown championship to be decided this weekend

Competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks in the Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class will come to a head at this weekend’s season finale, the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. 
13 Oct 2022
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David Barton
Competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks in the Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class will come to a head at this weekend’s season finale, the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas…
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Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team set to continue title pursuit in Dallas

Following a successful outing in St. Louis, Mike Salinas and his Scrappers team are very much in contention for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Top Fuel title, and crew chief Rob Flynn says they're gearing up for the final three events of the season.
13 Oct 2022
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday preview

The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship begins the second half of its six-race playoffs with the annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at fabled Texas Motorplex. All four world championships are still well up for grabs.
12 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday preview
The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship begins the second half of its six-race playoffs with the annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at fabled Texas Motorplex, one of just eight venues on the tour with a history that…
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Cory McClenathan withdraws from Texas FallNationals Top Fuel competition

Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan has withdrawn from competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, where he had planned to drive good friend Dexter Tuttle’s dragster, due to health reasons.
12 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Cory McClenathan
Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan has withdrawn from competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, where he had planned to drive good friend Dexter Tuttle’s dragster, due to health reasons. McClenathan had to withdraw from last weekend’…
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The 2022 Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Race Throwdown

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna come on with host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Texas NHRA FallNationals. 
12 Oct 2022
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna come on with host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Texas NHRA FallNationals.  This…
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Josh Hart on his Top Fuel title chances: "Time to dig deep and go for it."

With three races remaining, Josh Hart and his R+L Carriers team are just 64 points out of first place in the hotly contested Top Fuel championship battle so they very much control their own destiny.
12 Oct 2022
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Nitro Time Machine: Tony Schumacher closes in on title with first Top Fuel win

At the 1999 Dallas event, Tony Schumacher not only scored his first Top Fuel victory, but also moved a step closer to his first NHRA world championship.
12 Oct 2022
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Nitro Time Machine
Tony Schumacher
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Brittany Force looks to play catch-up in epic Top Fuel championship title fight

The first three races of the Countdown to the Championship have not gone according to plan for Brittany Force and her Monster Energy team but they are counting on a strong finish at the final three events.
12 Oct 2022
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Brittany Force
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Richard Gadson set to make Pro Stock Motorcycle debut in Texas

The newly formed Gadson/Brandt Pro Stock Motorcycle team will debut their Military Suicide Awareness Suzuki at the Texas NHRA FallNationals near Dallas.
12 Oct 2022
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Richard Gadson
Highly touted motorcycle drag racer Richard Gadson will make his long-awaited NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex near Dallas. Gadson will be riding the new Gadson/Brandt Racing…
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Retirement rescinded, it's been a unique year for nitro veteran Rahn Tobler

Rahn Tobler was supposed to have retired, but early this year, the multi-championship-winning nitro tuner had a change of heart. It has been a unique season of learning for Tobler, just as it has been for his new charge, young John Force Racing Top Fuel driver Austin Prock. 
11 Oct 2022
Kelly Wade
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 Rahn Tobler
Rahn Tobler was supposed to have retired. With four world championships and a plethora of race wins under his belt, the well-adorned crew chief had earned his stripes and his time in the sun. Fond goodbyes were exchanged, and Tobler made his way…
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Counting up the plusses and minuses as Countdown playoffs enter second half

The NHRA Countdown to the Championship has already treated race fans to dominant performances, record-breaking runs, incredible surprises, and changes at the top of the standings – and that’s just through three playoff races.
11 Oct 2022
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Counting up the plusses and minuses
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship has already treated race fans to dominant performances, record-breaking runs, incredible surprises, and changes at the top of the standings – and that’s just through three playoff races. The second half of…
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Erica Enders on Pro Stock gamesmanship: 'I wouldn't put it past any one of them'

With a commanding lead in the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock standings, Erica Enders and the Elite team are prepared for just about anything as they head into the final three events of the 2022 season.
11 Oct 2022
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Erica Enders
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Nitro Time Machine: Thrills and spills from the 1989 Dallas race

NHRA events at the Texas Motorplex are never boring and that was certainly the case in 1989 as we take a trip back in our latest episode of Nitro Time Machine.
10 Oct 2022
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Nitro Time Machine
John Force
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