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NHRA Insider podcast LIVE from the pits at the Texas NHRA FallNationals

The NHRA Insider podcast going LIVE from the pits at the Texas NHRA FallNationals with three big guests at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will play host and co-host on a beautiful Saturday. The show starts at 10:45 p.m. Central.
14 Oct 2023
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  We're going LIVE from the pits at the NHRA Texas FallNationals with three big guests at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon will play host and co-host on a beautiful Saturday with guests Phil Burgess, the…
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Texas NHRA FallNationls Saturday Preview

Texas drag racing fans will get a lot of bang for their buck on Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals with two full qualifying rounds that will set the fields for the critical event, which is the third of six in the Countdown to the championship. Follow along with our Saturday preview.
14 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Texas Motorplex
Texas drag racing fans will get a lot of bang for their buck on Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals with two full qualifying rounds that will set the fields for the critical event, which is the third of six in the Countdown to the championship…
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Torrence, Tasca, Kramer and Herrera take the lead on a fast Friday in Texas

Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Deric Kramer, and Gaige Herrera earned the provisional low qualifier spots and a lot of bonus cash during an action-packed day of professional qualifying at the NHRA Texas FallNationals.
13 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Deric Kramer, and Gaige Herrera are the opening-day qualifying leaders after the opening day at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. As part of Motorplex’s "Friday Night Live” program, the low qualifiers…
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Creasy, Richards involved in collision at Texas NHRA FallNationals

During the first round of qualifying of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Dale Creasy Jr.’s Funny Car crossed the centerline and made contact with Dave Richards’ vehicle, resulting in Richards hitting the wall. Both drivers exited their cars under their own power.
13 Oct 2023
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Texas Motorplc on Friday of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track.
13 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Funny Car points leader Bob Tasca III staying aggressive at Texas FallNationals

Leading the points in the Countdown to the Championship for the first time in his career, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III and his team don’t plan on changing an approach that sent them into the lead with three races remaining in the season.
13 Oct 2023
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Bob Tasca III
Leading the points in the Countdown to the Championship for the first time in his career, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III has already enjoyed an incredible season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.   Heading into this weekend’s…
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Crew chief Eddie Guarnaccia balances Countdown pressure and performance

They've been together a decade, but Pro Stock racer Matt Hartford and crew chief Eddie Guarnaccia have never before seen a year like this. After a stumble in St. Louis, the challenge for the last three races of the Countdown to the Championship will be steep — but they've proven they have the car and experience to climb their way back to the top.
13 Oct 2023
Kelly Wade
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Eddie Guarnaccia
They've been together a decade, but Pro Stock racer Matt Hartford and crew chief Eddie Guarnaccia have never before seen a year like this. After a stumble in St. Louis, the challenge for the last three races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship…
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown ready to go big at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The 2023 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season begins to wind down with the Texas NHRA FallNationals, the second to last event on the schedule, with the championship on the line.
13 Oct 2023
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
The 2023 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season begins to wind down with the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, the second to last event on the schedule. The penultimate race of the season will be one of the highlight classes with the…
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Doug Kalitta, Mobil 1 team feeling good entering second half of playoffs

Doug Kalitta and his Mobil 1 Toyota team are feeling good about the progress they made in the first half of the playoffs but completely understand much more work lies between themselves and their ultimate goal.
13 Oct 2023
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Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta and his Mobil 1 Toyota team are feeling good about the progress they made in the first half of the playoffs but completely understand much more work lies between themselves and their ultimate goal. The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing…
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Tricky Tipster: Texas NHRA FallNationals

With three races remaining to determine the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional champs, it’s put up or shut up time as the series heads to the historic Texas Motorplex for this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals.
13 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
With three races remaining to determine the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional champs, it’s put up or shut up time as the series heads to the historic Texas Motorplex for this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationalS.. Sometimes,…
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Texas NHRA FallNationls Friday Preview

Titles will be on the line as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series makes its annual stop at the Texas Motorplex for this weekend's Texas NHRA FallNationals Stampede of Speed. Here's all you need to know in our Friday preview.
13 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Dallas
Three-time Funny Car champ Ron Capps was recently quoted as saying “you can’t win a championship in Dallas, but you can lose one.”  Capps is 100% correct as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship enters the home…
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Hartford links up with The Hose Connection for important Countdown race

The Hose Connection will take over as the primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the Texas NHRA FallNationals and the Stampede of Speed.
12 Oct 2023
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Matt Hartford
The Hose Connection will take over as the primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the Texas NHRA FallNationals and the Stampede of Speed. “Larry Webb and his family, owners of The Hose Connection, have built such a great company…
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Five incredible moments from the history of the Texas NHRA FallNationals

Since 1986, the Texas NHRA FallNationals has been serving up thrills, spills, and chills at Texas Motorple. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.
12 Oct 2023
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Watch this weekend's Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals from Famoso Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
12 Oct 2023
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Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals from Famoso Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Famoso are Good Vibrations, Moser, Summit, and Strange. Fans are…
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Points leader Julie Nataas Leads Randy Meyer Racing’s three-car lineup in Texas

NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster national points leader Julie Nataas is one of three drivers who will race under the Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) umbrella this weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
11 Oct 2023
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Randy Meyer Racing
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster national points leader Julie Nataas is one of three drivers who will race under the Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) umbrella this weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 12-15, at the Texas Motorplex outside Dallas. The…
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Josh Hart to support TechNet’s Brakes for Breasts campaign for next two races

For the third consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional.
11 Oct 2023
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Josh Hart
For the third consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional, an elite network of automotive repair…
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Krista Baldwin to drive Scott Palmer entry in Texas with support of Red Line Oil

Top Fuel team owner and driver, Krista Baldwin will be filling in for Scott Palmer in his PBR Top Fuel dragster entry during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals this weekend at the Texas Motorplex.
11 Oct 2023
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Krista Baldwin
Top Fuel team owner and driver, Krista Baldwin will be filling in for Scott Palmer in his PBR Top Fuel dragster entry during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals this weekend at the Texas Motorplex. Baldwin also welcomes Red Line Oil as a partner…
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Top Fuel's Steve Torrence after Texas-sized playoff win at FallNationals

With three races left during the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Steve Torrence is still very much alive in the Top Fuel championship chase heading into the final stretch of the Countdown to the Championship.
11 Oct 2023
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Steve Torrence
With three races left during the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Steve Torrence is still very much alive in the Top Fuel championship chase. The four-time world champion trails Doug Kalitta by just 51 points heading into…
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Buddy Hull to race in support of Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas

Top Fuel team owner and driver Buddy Hull will be racing to raise awareness and donations for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas during the Stampede of Speed and the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. 
11 Oct 2023
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Buddy Hull
Top Fuel team owner and driver Buddy Hull will be racing to raise awareness and donations for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas during the Stampede of Speed and the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.  The popular driver…
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Camrie Caruso’s Pro Stock Camaro goes pink for Texas FallNationals

2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year and Pro Stock championship contender Camrie Caruso is turning pink for the Texas NHRA FallNationals in support of Fuel Juels and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
11 Oct 2023
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Camrie Caruso
2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year and Pro Stock championship contender Camrie Caruso is turning pink for the Texas NHRA FallNationals in support of Fuel Juels and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Caruso’s traditional gold and dark blue Chevrolet…
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NHRA SEMA Show Breakfast 2023: “Flyin’ Wrenches: Crew Chiefs Who Drove”

The popular NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center, hosting four NHRA legends and the topic “Flyin’ Wrenches – NHRA Crew Chiefs Who Drove.”
11 Oct 2023
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NHRA SEMA Show Breakfast
The popular NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center, hosting four NHRA legends as part of a must-see show and topic. The NHRA Breakfast, which has been a staple…
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SMT named exclusive graphics provider on NHRA Camping World Series shows

SMT, the leading innovator in real-time sports data delivery, graphics presentation, and tracking solutions, has expanded its partnership with the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
10 Oct 2023
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SMT
SMT, the leading innovator in real-time sports data delivery, graphics presentation, and tracking solutions, has expanded its partnership with the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season, delivering a customized full graphics insert…
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Three-time bike champ Angelle Sampey set for Top Alcohol Dragster debut

Less than two months after announcing she was trading in two wheels for four, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is ready to make her competition debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster category at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex.
10 Oct 2023
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Angelle Sampey
Less than two months after announcing she was trading in two wheels for four, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is ready to make her competition debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster category at this weekend’s Texas NHRA…
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JEGS Allstars Preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class

Every year for the last 38 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
10 Oct 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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JEGS Allstars
Every year for the last 38 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
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Henkelman/Bateman A/Fueler to return in Pomona with backing of GK Machine

The Henkelman Motorsports A/Fuel dragster driven by Garrett Bateman will return to competition with GK Machine as a primary sponsor at the season-ending In-N-Out NHRA Finals in Pomona.
10 Oct 2023
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Henkelman Motorsports
The Henkelman Motorsports A/Fuel dragster driven by Garrett Bateman will return to competition with GK Machine as a primary sponsor at the season-ending In-N-Out NHRA Finals in Pomona. Due to unexpected support equipment failures and the need to…
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An Insider's stampede of hot takes and news for the Stampede Of Speed

On this week's episode of the NHRA Insider, Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to break down what fans should expect to see, what racers need to do, and how championship hopes will be bolstered or crushed at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
10 Oct 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads to the Texas Motorplex for the Texas NHRA FallNationals, and on this week's episode of NHRA Insider, Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon to break down what fans should expect to see,…
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Hagan and team prepare for upcoming battle as Countdown enters second half

With a huge victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, Matt Hagan and team are in the thick of the championship battle in Funny Car. Crew chief Dickie Venables discusses what's gone right and his plans for the final three races of the season.
10 Oct 2023
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Matt Hagan
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Dunn team races into Texas with heavy hearts after losing friend, sponsor Rob DiPinto

On the heels of round-wins at back-to-back races, the Jim Dunn Racing team heads into this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals flying the colors of Havoline, but with heavy hearts after the passing of longtime sponsor Rob DiPinto over the weekend.
10 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Rob DiPinto
On the heels of round-wins at back-to-back races in Charlotte and St. Louis, the Jim Dunn Racing team heads into this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals flying the colors of Havoline Motor Oil, but with heavy hearts after the passing of longtime…
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Travis Shumake further establishes stake in NHRA Top Fuel ranks

Travis Shumake took several steps in his drag racing journey last week by earning his NHRA Top Fuel license, taking delivery of his truck and hauler, and moving into a race shop space in Brownsburg, Ind.
10 Oct 2023
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Travis Shumake
Travis Shumake, who is already licensed in Super Comp, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Nostalgia Funny Car, took several steps in his drag racing journey last week by earning his NHRA Top Fuel license, taking delivery of his truck and hauler, and moving…
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Funny Car’s Terry Haddock outduels Top Fuel’s Mitch King at Texas Invitational

Veteran Funny Car driver Terry Haddock took the win light over Top Fuel driver Mitch King tonight during the inaugural Texas Invitational match race to kick off the opening weekend of the 3rd annual Stampede of Speed.
09 Oct 2023
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Terry Haddock
Veteran Funny Car driver Terry Haddock took the win light over Top Fuel driver Mitch King tonight during the inaugural Texas Invitational match race to kick off the opening weekend of the 3rd annual Stampede of Speed. Haddock outran fellow Funny Car…
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