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Force, Torrence, and Glenn prevail in Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

The latest round of the Mission Foods #2Fast2tasty Challenge went to John Force, Steve Torrence, and Dallas Glenn, who secured victories on Saturday at New England Dragway.
01 Jun 2024
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John Force
John Force powered to the win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at New England Dragway, claiming the bonus event win in front of a sellout crowd as part of this weekend’s 11th annual NHRA New England Nationals.. Steve Torrence (…
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Division 3 Cavalcade of Stars roars to life at Summit Motorsports Park

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division is in action this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park for the 18th annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. LATEST RESULTS: Friday qualifyig
01 Jun 2024
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Division 3
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 18th annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 1) Jeff Chatterson…
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Tri-State Raceway hosts Division 5 Lucas Oil Series opener

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division is in action with the Wick Buildings Race Shop Showdown Built by Dave River Construction at Tri-State Raceway. LATEST RESULTS: Saturday qualifying
01 Jun 2024
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Division 5
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Wick Buildings Race Shop Showdown Built by Dave River Construction: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR 1) Shaun Vincent…
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NHRA and New England Dragway announce Saturday sellout

NHRA and officials at New England Dragway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the 11th annual NHRA New England National.
01 Jun 2024
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epping
NHRA and officials at New England Dragway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the 11th annual NHRA New England Nationals. The passionate fanbase in the New England area again packed the historic facility in Epping, with a huge…
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Saturday News and Notes, NHRA New England Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
01 Jun 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Jordan Lazic
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the second day of the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Updated throughout the day. After last year’s NHRA New England Nationals was interrupted by rain (and ultimately completed a week…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday preview

The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to rustic New England Dragway for the New England Nationals, the seventh of 20 events on the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing calendar.
01 Jun 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
New England Dragway
Friday night qualifying at New England Dragway did not disappoint as the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing series pros delivered a solid show that included track record performances. After the first two rounds of qualifying, Doug Kalitta, Austin…
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Big on accountability, Grubnic sees better days ahead for Brittany Force

When it comes to Brittany Force's recent DNQ, crew chief David Grubnic doesn't duck accountability, noting "I need to make it right and I will make it right."
31 May 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
David Grubnic
Accountability is a big component of success in professional sports and when it comes to drag racing, few people know that better than David Grubnic, crew chief on Brittany Force’s Monster Energy dragster. Coming off a rare DNQ in Chicago, Grubnic…
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NHRA New England Nationals Friday News and Notes

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the opening day of the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
31 May 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
NHRA New England Nationals Friday News and Notes
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the opening day of the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.  *** It seems like yesterday that NHRA made its first visit to New England Dragway but it’s actually been more than a…
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series geared up for a full weekend in Epping

A return trip to New England Dragway for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ also marks the first full appearance for the thrilling class at the fan-favorite facility as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
30 May 2024
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series
A return trip to New England Dragway for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ also marks the first full appearance for the thrilling class at the fan-favorite facility as part of this weekend’s 11th annual NHRA New…
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NHRA on FOX team earns 10 Telly Awards for television video excellence

NHRA’s broadcasting team was honored with 10 prestigious Telly awards, including a pair of Gold Tellys, for excellence in video and television across all screens.
30 May 2024
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Telly Awards
NHRA’s broadcasting team was honored with 10 prestigious Telly awards, including a pair of Gold Tellys. The 10 overall Telly awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, marks an incredible achievement and are the…
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Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Norwalk free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
30 May 2024
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Moser, Summit, Strange, and…
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NHRA New England Nationals Friday preview

The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to rustic New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals, the seventh of 20 events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series calendar.
29 May 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Epping
The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to rustic New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals, the seventh of 20 events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series calendar. The New England Nationals became a reality in…
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American RV sponsors Division 3 Top Dragster/Top Sportsman programs

NHRA’s North Central Division has announced a multiyear agreement with American RV of Evansville, Ind., to present the Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitches Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Shootout and Low Qualifier programs.
29 May 2024
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American RV
NHRA’s North Central Division has announced a multiyear agreement with American RV of Evansville, Ind., to present the Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitches Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Shootout and Low Qualifier programs. The North Central Division…
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Nathan Sitko wins 53rd Ignitor in record blasting fashion at Firebird

The 53rd edition of the NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop featured the second stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for the AA/Funny Car division at Firebird Raceway.
29 May 2024
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Nathan Sitko wins 53rd Ignitor in record blasting fashion at Firebird
The 53rd edition of the NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop featured the second stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for the AA/Funny Car division at Firebird Raceway. After three rounds of qualifying (from a field of 14 cars), the…
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NHRA returns to New England Dragway; Pro Stock and Pro Mod also are back

Back at New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on May 31-June 2, all the teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series are eager to return to the beloved track for a full event in front of another huge crowd at the fan-favorite facility.
28 May 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
New England Dragway
Back at New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on May 31-June 2, all the teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series are eager to return to the beloved track for a full event in front of another huge crowd at the fan-favorite…
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Stalba, Beverett, Szupka star at Maple Grove Raceway Division 1 event

Karen Stalba, Chip Beverett, and Stephen Szupka led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Maple Grove Raceway.
24 May 2024
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Division 1
  The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.401, 270.70  def.…
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Hot Rod Drag Week racers will compete at NHRA New England Nationals

Hot Rod Drag Week competitors will return to the big stage of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series May 31-June 2 as part of a special Drag and Drive exhibition during the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
24 May 2024
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News
Hot Rod Drag Week
Hot Rod Drag Week competitors will return to the big stage of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series May 31-June 2 as part of a special Drag and Drive exhibition during the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. This special…
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World’s quickest street cars shine in Peak Street Car Shootout

Eight of the world's quickest street-legal drag and drive cars gathered in Chicago for the Peak Street Car Shootout, where Dave Schroeder earned a final-round victory over Alex Taylor.
24 May 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Street Car
Six-second race cars are a common sight at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, but six-second race cars that can also be legally street driven is another matter entirely. Perhaps that’s what made the Peak Street Car Shootout presented…
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New owners have renovated and re-energized historic Rockingham Dragway

Since Dan VanHorn and Al Gennarelli purchased Rockingham Dragway in the fall of 2022, they have poured time, money, and effort into renovating the historic facility with new racing and pit-area surfaces, timing and announcing systems, and upgraded bathrooms and concessions, to name just a few of the improvements.
23 May 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Rockingham Dragway
In a time when some racetracks are disappearing, it’s good to shed light on track owners who are preserving and expanding the sport we love, and that's the story of NHRA member track Rockingham Dragway. When Dan VanHorn and Al Gennarelli purchased…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Countdown race to feature four qualifying sessions

The NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, will feature four qualifying sessions during the event, which takes place Sept. 27-29 in St. Louis.
23 May 2024
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News
NHRA Midwest Nationals
Officials from NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway have announced that the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, will feature four qualifying sessions during the event, which…
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New Englander Funny Car team heads to Epping, adds Mike Kloeber to tune

In advance of its home event at the NHRA New England Nationals, the New Englander Funny Car team has hired veteran crew chief Mike Kloeber to tune its Cory Lee-driven machine.
21 May 2024
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New Englander
In advance of its home event at the NHRA New England Nationals, the New Englander Funny Car team has hired veteran crew chief Mike Kloeber to tune its Cory Lee-driven machine. Kloeber brings 40-plus years of experience to the team. Among his many…
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Ida Zetterström announces 2024 NHRA schedule and crew chief; expands relationship with Dodge

Beginning in Brainerd on Aug. 16-18, Ida Zetterström will compete in the final eight 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events with crew chief Jon Schaffer.
21 May 2024
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Ida Zetterstrom
The JCM Racing team has announced that 2023 FIA Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström will make her NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debut at Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 16-18 in Brainerd. Aboard the JCM/VP Racing/Edelbrock/Comp Cams…
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Sportsman champs crowned at Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at Route 66 Raceway.
20 May 2024
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Chicago
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at Route 66 Raceway. After a pair of runner-up finishes, Jimmy…
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Vantine wins season opener of Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Series in Chicago

20 May 2024
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David Vantine
Dave Vantine won the inaugural event of the new Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Series, taking a single run after Elmeri Salakari was unable to make the final-round call. The event was the first of four such eliminators this season for the exciting, 230-…
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5 things we learned in Chicago

We learned a lot in Chicago because it was loaded with extra features and easily one of the most dramatic events of the season, but here are five things that stood out.
20 May 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
TJ Zizzo
We learned a lot in Chicago because it was loaded with extra features and easily one of the most dramatic events of the season, but here are five things that stood out. T.J. ZIZZO IS A WIN WAITING TO HAPPEN We actually knew this a few…
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Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Maple Grove free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
20 May 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 1
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Maple Grove are Moser, Summit, Comp Products, and…
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Eric Dillard cruises to win in Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series in Chicago

Eric Dillard picked up the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ on Sunday as part of this weekend’s 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance at Route 66 Raceway.
19 May 2024
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Eric Dillard
Filling in for former world champion Jose Gonzalez, Eric Dillard picked up the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ on Sunday as part of this weekend’s 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA…
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Antron Brown wins No. 75; Hagan, Glenn and Herrera also score Route 66 wins

Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown picked up his 75th career win on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, at the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won.
19 May 2024
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Antron Brown
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown picked up his 75th career win on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway, powering past Shawn Langdon in the final round of the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the sixth race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
19 May 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the sixth race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Official points will be posted…
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Sunday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
19 May 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Tony Schumacher
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the second day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day. TOP FUEL, ROUND ONE After qualifying No.…
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