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Nitro Fish named presenting sponsor of NHRA Reading Nationals

Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
05 Aug 2025
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Reading NHRA Nationals
Celebrating 40 years of incredible action at one of the most popular venues on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, NHRA announced today that Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the presenting sponsor…
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Tony Schumacher to return in Indy, will run final seven events of 2025

Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware Racing at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
05 Aug 2025
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Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware…
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Jasmine Salinas set to return to Top Fuel at Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals

Fan-favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
05 Aug 2025
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Jasmine Salinas
Fan-favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
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Sportsman Racer of the Month: Keith Mayers

After a solid run that included wins in both Super Gas and Super Street, Division 1 racer Keith Mayers has been named the latest NHRA National Dragster Racer of the Month.
04 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Keith Mayers
Last season, Keith Mayers lost the Super Gas world championship via a tiebreaker against Val Torres Sr., who had to win the final race of the season in order to claim the title. This year, Mayers appears far more motivated than…
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Sitko, Hilton, Pettit, and Williamson sweep titles at 54th Nightfire Nationals

The 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, where Nathan Sitko powered the Bubble Up Funny Car to a marquee win
04 Aug 2025
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Nathan Sitko
The 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. Nathan Sitko powered the Bubble Up Funny Car to a marquee win, clocking a 5.70 at 250.88 mph to…
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Capps, Ashley, Enders collect wins at Norwalk's Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire

Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Erica Enders lit up the winner’s circle at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
04 Aug 2025
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Erica Enders lit up the winner’s circle at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. The Funny Car field featured Capps, Daniel Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon, and Dave Richards. In a…
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Watch the Division 6 Seattle Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
04 Aug 2025
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Division 6
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Seattle are Strange, Decell, Laris Motosports Insurance…
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Brainerd International Raceway set to host penultimate race of regular season

With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
04 Aug 2025
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Brainerd International Raceway
With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Bold, Foster nab Norwalk regional wins at Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire

McKenna Bold and Chris Foster,took wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire.
01 Aug 2025
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North Central regional
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMcKenna Bold, Red Deer, Alb., 5.258, 275.90  def.…
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Carnasciale, Don, Lisa lead Race 2 winners at Numidia Dragway doubleheader

Joe Carnasciale, Robert Don, and Matt Lisa led the list of race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Numidia Dragway.
01 Aug 2025
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Division 1
Photos by David Smith The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway: COMPETITION…
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With Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals approaching, NHRA continues license transfer program

In less than a month, the first Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals takes place, kicking off E.T. Finals season, during which time NHRA also will continue its license transfer program.
01 Aug 2025
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Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals
In less than a month, the first Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals takes place, kicking off E.T. Finals season, where the top drivers in the NHRA Summit Series will race for a chance to compete for a world championship.   The Summit Racing…
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Kalitta, Hagan, Hartford, Herrera top list of Mission Challenge points earners

With the regular season winding down, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) have earned the most Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge points to date in their respective categories.
01 Aug 2025
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Mission Challenge
With the regular season winding down, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) have earned the most Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge points to date in their respective…
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NHRA national event history: A look at the tracks and stories that drove the sport

The fabled dragstrip in Pomona has hosted 106 NHRA national events in its long history, or almost one-tenth of the NHRA's 1,082 races. Here's a look at its history of events as well as those of other fabled venues, including Indy, Gainesville, and many more.
01 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
NHRA national event history
In my last column celebrating the Seattle national event, I mentioned its 42-year, five-decade run as among the longest of NHRA national…
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Six more racers punch their tickets to Countdown to the Championship playoffs

As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
31 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdown clinch
As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Justin Ashley, Doug Kalitta…
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Sonoma pushed Dan Wilkerson to the limit

After multiple motor and body-destroying passes in one weekend, Daniel Wilkerson shows true heart, grit, and honesty in a raw interview following a turbulent outing in Sonoma.
31 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Sonoma pushes Dan Wilkerson to the limit
The power and violence of a 330-mph Funny Car run can shake even the most seasoned veterans—but for Daniel Wilkerson, Sonoma was more than a race. It was a test of his spirit. Behind the wheel of the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang, Wilkerson…
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Sportsman winner Aaron Steinkey

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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157:31
Aaron Steinkey, who drives the quickest car in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman field, was able to take a single run for the victory after scheduled opponent Rob Mendenhall broke and was unable to appear for the final.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Gas winner Val Torres Sr.

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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209:09
Reigning Super Gas world champion Val Torres won the final round against Larry Scarth in a close 9.887 to 9.880 double-breakout. After the win, Torres is solidly in the Top 10.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Stock winner Justin Lamb

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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187:14
A week after winning in Seattle, Justin Lamb found the winner’s circle again in Stock when he topped Chad Loge, who fouled. Lamb now has 34 NHRA national event victories.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Stock winner Trey Vetter

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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166:44
Trey Vetter claimed his first NHRA national event title in Super Stock when he defeated Kevin Motter in the final round with a sharp .017 light and a 9.621 on his 9.61 dial.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Comp winner Dale Green

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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102:36
Dale Green collected his second career win in Super Comp, turning on the win light with a 9.05 to stop Trey Vetter, who moments before had won the Super Stock title and fell one round shy of a coveted double win.
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
29 Jul 2025
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Denso Sonoma NHRA Nationals
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge is always a wild affair with record-busting performances and dramatic outcomes, and this year was no different. Enjoy our video look back at a great weekend in Northern California's Wine Country.
29 Jul 2025
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Weekend Rewind
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Gears, Guts, and Heart: Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield talk Sonoma wins

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their awesome victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
29 Jul 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their awesome victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals last weekend. Both guys have been in…
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Bob Tasca III on his relentless pursuit of Funny Car improvement

After running some of the top speeds in Funny Car history in 2024, Bob Tasca III’s team is all-in on chasing wins in 2025 with a new chassis, clutch updates, and unshakable focus.
28 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
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Bob Tasca III on his relentless pursuit of Funny Car improvement
Bob Tasca III has never been one to back down from a challenge. In a class defined by precision and performance, his Funny Car team has proven time and again that it belongs among drag racing’s elite. After blistering runs that were intended to…
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Vetter's near-double highlights Sonoma Lucas Oil Series competition

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Sonoma Raceway, including Super Stock winner Trey Vetter, who also was the runner-up in Super Comp.
28 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Trey Vetter
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Sonoma Raceway. Trey Vetter claimed his first NHRA national event title in Super…
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How is this possible? Brittany Force's unmatched 343-mph speed explained

Brittany Force, David Grubnic, and John Force Racing are the monsters of Top Fuel speed records.
28 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
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How is this possible? Brittany Force's unmatched speed explained
In a sport where fractions of a second define greatness, Brittany Force has built a legacy in full-throttle form — blazing past her competition as the fastest racer in NHRA history. With David Grubnic calling…
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Watch the Division 1 Numidia Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
28 Jul 2025
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Division 1 Numidia
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Strange, Summit Laris Motosports Insurance,…
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Kalitta, Prock, Stanfield, Gadson celebrate wins at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Stanfield, and Richard Gadson share the spotlight with victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
27 Jul 2025
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Sonoma
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta won for the first time this season in front of a massive crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final round of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by…
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Five things we learned in Sonoma

By almost any measure, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge was one of the best races of the season, and as usual, we learned a lot from three days in Wine Country. Here are five of our top picks.
27 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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5 things
“To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge,” so said Confucius, but the Ancient Chinese philosopher never had a chance to experience an NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, so we're going to have to take the lead…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday Gallery

The final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals delivered the same level of excitement as the first two days and we've got all the best images from the final day of the event.
27 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Robert Strom 64
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