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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Corey Manuel

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
88:47
Corey Manuel collected his second national event title in Super Comp following a narrow red-light start by Lauren Freer. Manuel’s worst light of eliminations was a .019.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Stock winner Steve Foley

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
133:02
After multiple final-round appearances and an eighth-place finish in last season’s points battle, Steve Foley finally closed the deal in Stock with a win over Greg Rowe, who fouled. 
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Lenny Lottig captured Holley EFI Factory X crown at Virgiina Nationals

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
128:31
Lenny Lottig won his sixth NHRA Wally and second this season after besting Jesse Alexandra in the all-Camaro final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals. Lottig left first and won a 7.037 to 7.038 contest.
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Weekend Rewind: American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals

It was a wild weekend of racing at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, yet somehow we've managed to compile the two rowdy days into one excellent highlights video.
24 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Weekend Rewind: American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Santangelo

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
98:02
Joe Santangelo bagged his 23rd career national event win and his second in Richmond when he stopped Bryan Worner in the Super Stock final. Santangelo won on a double-breakout, thanks in large part to a .007 light.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Comp winner Jay Schonberger

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
150:07
There was a first-time winner in Comp as Jay Schonberger drove his ex-Warren Johnson Oldsmobile to a final round win against Mark Moreland. Schonberger highlighted the win with a .006 reaction time in the final.
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A blazing hot Richmond recap, a Funny Car firefighter, and Norwalk looms

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chris King, and Lohnes recaps the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals and talks to Chicago Funny Car driver/firefighter Chris King.
24 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Chris King, the Chicago firefighter who has battled his way into the NHRA Funny Car ranks and will attempt to qualify with 20 other…
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Watch the Division 6 Yellowstone Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
24 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 6 Yellowstone
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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NHRA Contingency partner: Racetech introduces new seat for drag racing

Racetech just delivered a smart new seating option for sportsman racers looking to maximize protection and value.
24 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Before NHRA racers could ever be dedicated to speed, we first had to be dedicated to safety. It stands to reason that the faster you want to go, the safer you have to be, and when you push the limits, your investment in safety necessarily must…
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Five things we learned in Richmond

The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals was a steamy affair, in more ways than just the 90-degree-plus weather. Here’s the five items we found the hottest over the weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park.
24 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Five things we learned in Richmond
The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals was a steamy affair, in more ways than just the 90-degree-plus weather. Here’s the five items we found the hottest over the weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park. Brayden Davis is for real…
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Schonberger, Santangelo, Rowe lead Richmond Sportsman winner's list

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park, including first-time Comp winner Jay Schonberger.
23 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Jay Schonberger
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park. There was a first-time winner in …
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McBride continues Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle domination in Richmond

22 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
172:31
World champion Larry "Spiderman" McBride ran his unbeaten string to five events -- the last three of last season and the first two of 2025 -- by defeating Bob Malloy in the final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals,…
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Prock, Herrera victorious again in Richmond; Ashley declared Top Fuel winner

Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock won for the second straight year at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, the ninth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Gaige Herrera and Justin Ashley also collected wins,
22 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock won for the second straight year at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday, defeating John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman in the final round of the fifth annual American Rebel Light…
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Gray stays red-hot with Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series victory in Richmond

J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
22 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of this weekend’s…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were in action on Sunday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
22 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Dan Foley 51
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday News & Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day
22 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Top Fuel Round 1 It’s not often that the majority of the Top Fuel pits is rooting for the No. 1 qualifier, but they were counting on Brittany Force to put the brakes on points leader Tony Stewart…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

After a steamy and frantic day of American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying on Saturday, drivers will race into battle Sunday in the region made famous for Civil War battles, but the racing on the Virginia Motorsports Park track may be less than civil.
22 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
After a steamy and frantic day of American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying on Saturday, drivers will race into battle Sunday in the region made famous for Civil War battles, but the racing on the Virginia Motorsports Park track may be…
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Torrence, Wilkerson, Davis win Richmond Mission Challenge titles; Force, Beckman, and Davis grab No. 1 qualifying spots

Steve Torrence, Daniel Wilkerson, and Brayden Davis won Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles Saturday at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Brittany Force, Jack Beckman, and Davis were the No. 1 qualifiers
21 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
 Less than two weeks after winning in Bristol, Top Fuel standout Steve Torrence continued to roll on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Shawn Langdon in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge as part of the fifth…
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Rob Flynn confirms that he will tune Tony Schumacher for Rick Ware Racing

Rob Flynn has confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a second Rick Ware Racing car.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Rob Flynn
Although the official announcement is still to come, one of the sport’s worst-kept secrets was verified when Rob Flynn confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were in action on Saturday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
21 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Dystany Spurlock ready for Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at Virginia Nationals

Dystany Spurlock will make her Pro debut at this weekend's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals aboard an Arana Racing entry. Spurlock is an experienced rider in other two-wheeled classes and considers Virginia Motorsports Park her home track.
21 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dystany Spurlock
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Bristol sand trap ride gave Buddy Hull another dose of Funny Car experience

A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list, and he thinks he's all the better for it.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Buddy Hull
A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list after his two braking parachutes failed to deploy after his…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday News & Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from qualifying at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday News & Notes
And away we go on what will be an extra busy Saturday with three Pro qualifying sessions that will also include the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in the second and third sessions. We’ll be kicking off with Top Fuel and Funny Car, and then…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Brayden Davis looks to keep rolling in Richmond

It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of at this weekend’s American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
21 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Brayden Davis
It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of in his third career NHRA…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
20 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday preview
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park For the second…
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Ron Capps to race in Celebrity All-Star Midget event in Indy

Ron Capps will represent NHRA when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of the biggest names in American motorsports.
20 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Ron Capps
Ron Capps, driver of the NAPA Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, will represent the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on Thursday, June 26, when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of…
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Cavalcade of Stars doubleheader shines at Summit Motorsports Park

Summit Motorsports Park hosted an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division doubleheader that included the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
19 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Rodger Brogdon,…
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Congruity Pro Mod series closes out regular season in Richmond

The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals will mark the final event in the regular season for racers in the Congruity Pro Mod series and Billy Banaka is looking to make a move in the standings.
19 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Billy Banaka
The first five races of the 2025 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series have been dominated by two drivers, with J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos combining for four wins. But heading into Virginia Motorsports Park as part of this…
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Mission Raceway Park hosts NHRA YES program for students in Canada

More than 240 students were inspired by NHRA’s Youth & Education Services initiative at Mission Raceway Park in British Columbia.
18 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
Feature
Mission Raceway Park hosts NHRA YES program for students in Canada
  Mission Raceway Park recently hosted a successful NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) Program event in British Columbia, Canada — bringing more than 240 middle and high school students together for a unique educational experience…
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Watch the Division 3 Norwalk Lucas Oil Series event for 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 Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
18 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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