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Trio of DSR Funny Car drivers will battle for championship in Las Vegas finale

A trio of Don Schumacher Racing drivers –- Matt Hagan, Tommy Johnson Jr., and Jack Beckman -- will duke it out for the 2020 Camping World NHRA Funny Car world championship at the Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
29 Oct 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Matt Hagan
A trio of Don Schumacher Racing drivers –- Matt Hagan, Tommy Johnson Jr., and Jack Beckman -- will duke it out for the 2020 Camping World NHRA Funny Car world championship at the Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas…
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Matt Smith on the verge of fourth Pro Stock Motorcycle title, but he can’t coast there

Matt Smith enjoys a sizable lead in the battle for the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, but he’s not home free yet. His own teammate, Scotty Pollacheck, and the pesky Harley-Davidson trio of Eddie Krawiec, Andrew Hines, and Angelle Sampey are still in the running.
28 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
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Matt Smith enjoys a sizable lead in the battle for the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, but he’s not home free yet. His own teammate, Scotty Pollacheck, and the pesky Harley-Davidson trio of Eddie Krawiec…
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Advantage Steve Torrence as Top Fuel title comes down to the wire in Las Vegas

The battle for the first Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship has boiled down to just two drivers: two-time defending series champ Steve Torrence and veteran Doug Kalitta, and the season races to a conclusion this weekend in Las Vegas.
28 Oct 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Steve Torrence
The battle for the first Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship has boiled down to just two drivers: two-time defending series champ Steve Torrence and veteran Doug Kalitta, the most overdue champion in the history of the sport.…
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Brandon Snider not feeling the heat as he seeks first Pro Mod world title

Brandon Snider leads the points chase in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service heading to the final race of the 2020 season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but insists he isn’t feeling the pressure.
28 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Brandon Snider
Brandon Snider finds himself in an ideal position heading to the final race of the 2020 season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. But after a number of recent…
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No tickets remain for NHRA Dodge Finals Presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has sold all available tickets and camping spaces for this weekend’s NHRA Dodge Finals Presented by Pennzoil.
28 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Las Vegas
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has sold all available tickets and camping spaces for this weekend’s NHRA Dodge Finals Presented by Pennzoil. State and local officials have allowed the speedway to host fans at a limited capacity for this…
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Tricky Tipster: Leaving Las Vegas (but not until we crown champions)

28 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
So how did Tricky Tipster fare in Houston? How about a big fat donut as he went 0-for-5 picking winners at last week’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals. Oh well, you’ve have those days and fortunately, we’ve got one last chance to make amends…
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Camping World NHRA championships to be decided this weekend in Las Vegas

This weekend’s Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will determine who will be crowned the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champions in this unprecedented year.
28 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Las Vegas
In what has been a remarkably dominant year for Don Schumacher Racing in Funny Car, the team knows it will claim a 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world title. But it will take this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil at The…
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Gordon, Bourgeois, Worner, and Dodd clinch Lucas Oil Series championships

As a result of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil and the JEGS SPORTSnationals in Las Vegas, Doug Gordon (Top Alcohol Funny Car), Craig Bourgeois (Comp), Bryan Worner (Super Stock), and Christopher Dodd (Super Comp), have officially clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Series sportsman titles.
27 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
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As a result of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil and the JEGS SPORTSnationals in Las Vegas, Doug Gordon (Top Alcohol Funny Car), Craig Bourgeois (Comp), Bryan Worner (Super Stock), and Christopher Dodd (Super Comp),…
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WFO Podcast: Wild Houston event set the table for season finale in Las Vegas

The Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals set the table for this weekend’s season-ending Dodge NHRAF Finals in Las Vegas. NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and WFO Joe Castello recap the event and discuss the passing of their friend Eric Lane.
27 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA and Holland Bar Stool partner for home decor

NHRA has partnered with Holland Bar Stool for a collection of home décor bar stools, tables, neon wall clocks, and more.
27 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Holland
NHRA has partnered with Holland Bar Stool for a collection of home décor bar stools, tables, neon wall clocks, and more. Despite its name, Holland Bar Stool is not just a bar stool company. What started out as just a few styles of wooden stools…
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Summit Series National Championships will be on the line this weekend in Las Vegas

The top Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Super Pro Motorcycle racers from NHRA’s seven geographical divisions will journey to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to vie for national titles in the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship.
26 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summit Series
The top Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Super Pro Motorcycle racers from NHRA’s seven geographical divisions will journey to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to vie for national titles in the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship.…
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Justin Bond rolls to first career NHRA Pro Mod victory in Houston

Justin Bond won for the first time in his career in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, beating Brandon Pesz in the championship round at Houston Raceway Park.
25 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Justin Bond
Justin Bond won for the first time in his career in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, beating first-time finalist Brandon Pesz in the championship round at Houston Raceway Park. Bond went 5.707-…
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Tony Schumacher makes dramatic return with 85th Top Fuel title

Tony Schumacher was grounded for the better part of two seasons while he searched for a sponsor, but the sport’s winningest Top Fuel driver clearly hasn’t forgotten how to find the winner’s circle. In his eighth race back this season, Schumacher earned his 85th career win by driving his Okuma/Coromant Sandvik dragster past points leader Steve Torrence in the final.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
shoe win
Tony Schumacher was grounded for the better part of two seasons while he searched for a sponsor, but the sport’s winningest Top Fuel driver clearly hasn’t forgotten how to find the winner’s circle. In his eighth race back this season, Schumacher…
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Aaron Stanfield runs the table with Pro Stock and Factory Stock double-up

Aaron Stanfield is just 25 years old and likely has a long career ahead of him but not matter how long he races he might never enjoy another afternoon like the one he had at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
stanfield win
Aaron Stanfield is just 25 years old and likely has a long career ahead of him but not matter how long he races he might never enjoy another afternoon like the one he had at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals. Stanfield not only won the…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. keeps his Funny Car title hopes alive with Houston victory

When it comes to the 2020 Camping World Funny Car title, don’t count out Tommy Johnson Jr. In danger of falling hopelessly behind teamamtes, Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman, Johnson put together a timley effort to win for the third time this season.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
tjwin
When it comes to the 2020 Camping World Funny Car title, don’t count out Tommy Johnson Jr. In danger of falling hopelessly behind teamamtes, Matt Hagan and Jack Beckman, Johnson put together a timley effort to win for the third time this season. In…
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Eddie Krawiec ends two-year winless drought with impressive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory

For the first time since the Brainerd event in 2018, a span of 26 months, Eddie Krawiec earned a Pro Stock Motorcycle Wally when he rode his Harley-Davidson FXDR to a final round win against Ryan Oehler at Houston Raceway Park. Appearing in his 85th career final, Krawiec nabbed career win No. 48 with a 6.801 to easily cover Oehler’s 6.905.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
krawiec
For the first time since the Brainerd event in 2018, a span of 26 months, Eddie Krawiec earned a Pro Stock Motorcycle Wally when he rode his Harley-Davidson FXDR to a final round win against Ryan Oehler at Houston Raceway Park. Appearing in his 85th…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sunday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz was all over Houston Raceway Park on Sunday to capture the images that will help define the wild Mopar Express NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
25 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Aaron Stanfield wins fourth-straight race to wrap up SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown title

After a dominant season that now includes four wins, Aaron Stanfield is crowned the SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown champion on Sunday at Houston Raceway Park.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
stanfield
Growing up, Aaron Stanfield watched his father, Greg, win four world championships in Super Stock and he obviously learned a thing or two because the third-generation prodigy now has a championship of his own after wrapping up the SAM Tech.edu…
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Sunday news and notes from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil

News and notes from the final day of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
notes
The ongoing points battles in Funny Car and Pro Stock were dramatically impacted by a few surprises during Sunday’s opening round of eliminations. The drama began in Funny Car where low qualifier Jack Beckman smoked the tires and lost to…
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Bobby Bode shines in nitro Funny Car debut

It’s not at all uncommon for most kids to get their driver’s license at age 18. Unless of course that license happens to be an NHRA Competition License for the nitro Funny Car class. Then, it’s a very rare occurrence. Not since Billy Meyer came along in the mid-1970s has the Funny Car class featured a teenage driver but Bobby Bode changed that this weekend when he made his professional debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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bode
It’s not at all uncommon for most kids to get their driver’s license at age 18. Unless of course that license happens to be an NHRA Competition License for the nitro Funny Car class. Then, it’s a very rare occurrence. Not since Billy Meyer came…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals Sunday Preview

After a frantic day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Alex Laughlin, and Matt Smith will head into Sunday’s final eliminations as the top-seeded drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
25 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
laughlin
After a frantic day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Alex Laughlin, and Matt Smith will head into Sunday’s final eliminations as the top-seeded drivers in Top Fuel,…
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Fields set for Sunday final eliminations at JEGS SPORTSnationals in Las Vegas

Doug Engels (Comp), Cody Lane (Super Stock), Mark Stewart (Stock), Bryan LaFlam (Top Sportsman),  John Richardson (Top Dragster), and Mike Patterson (SPortsman Motorcycle) were the qualifying leaders Saturday at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
25 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Doug Engels
Doug Engels (Comp), Cody Lane (Super Stock), Mark Stewart (Stock), Bryan LaFlam (Top Sportsman),  John Richardson (Top Dragster), and Mike Patterson (Sportsman Motorcycle) were the qualifying leaders Saturday at the JEGS…
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On a fast Saturday in Houston, no one is quicker than Torrence , Beckman, Laughlin, and Smith

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Alex Laughlin (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned the top qualifying spots on Saturday for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
24 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
torrence
After a thrilling day of qualifying at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, Steve Torrence, Jack Beckman, Alex Laughlin and Matt Smith emerged as the top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Saturday photo gallery

Saturday from the 33rd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil, as brought to you through the lens of National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz.
24 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Eric Lane moment of silence prior to Q1 of Funny Car 47
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When it comes to championships, Andrew Hines knows it’s never over until it’s over

Ask Andrew Hines if he believes he’s still a contender for the 2020 Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle title and watch his eyes roll. As much as anyone, Hines knows that championships are never over until they are officially over. That’s a lesson he learned last year at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona when he lost in round one on a rare red-light, and then somehow managed to win the title after each of the leading contenders fell by the wayside.
24 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
hines
Ask Andrew Hines if he believes he’s still a contender for the 2020 Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle title and watch his eyes roll. As much as anyone, Hines knows that championships are never over until they are officially over. That’s a lesson he…
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Video: Factory Stock Showdown, second round qualifying from the SpringNationals

After the second round of qualifying its David Barton (Chevy), Mark Pawuk (Dodge), and John Cerbone (Chevy) leading the pack at the 2020 SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil
24 Oct 2020
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Video: Factory Stock Showdown, second round qualifying from the SpringNationals
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On the road to Houston Bo Butner and Dave Connolly take Million Dollar detour

One might forgive Pro Stock racer Bo Butner and crew chief Dave Connolly if they’re both a little bleary-eyed on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park. The two KB Racing teammates arrived in Houston about 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning following an early flight from Alabama, where they were both competing in the Mickey Thompson Million Dollar Drag Race held yesterday at Montgomery Motorsports Park.
24 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
butner
One might forgive Pro Stock racer Bo Butner and crew chief Dave Connolly if they’re both a little bleary-eyed on Saturday at Houston Raceway Park. The two KB Racing teammates arrived in Houston about 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning following an early…
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Tricky Tipster: Down to the wire in Baytown

As the Camping World NHRA tour heads Southward (slightly) to Houston Raceway Park, Tricky Tipster is sticking with Dallas winner Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and he'll share the top billing with Dallas winner Jack Beckman, and points leaders Erica Enders, Matt Smith, and Steve Jackson.
24 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Last week in Dallas, Tipster correctly picked Steve Torrence to walk away with the Top Fuel title, but whiffed on the other four winners in Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Pro Mod. Somedays, you’ll have weeks like that where the…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals Saturday Preview

Six months after originally scheduled, the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil will take place at Houston Raceway Raceway Park with Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series champions crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
23 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
beckman
Six months after originally scheduled, the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil will take place at Houston Raceway Raceway Park with Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series champions crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock,…
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Second-generation Funny Car driver Bobby Bode ready for his Houston debut

Jr. Dragster graduate Bobby Bode, son of veteran Funny Car driver Bob Bode, will make his Funny Car debut at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil. Bode checked in via Skype with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to talk about his road to the nitro cockpit.
23 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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