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Herrera makes bold first move; picks Matt Smith for opening round of GETTRX Callout

The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as his round one opponent.
26 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Callout
The opening round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Allstar Callout will feature a can’t-miss match-up between the class’s two most recent champions after low qualifier Gaige Herrera went directly for the throat and called out Matt Smith as…
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For Paul Lee, Seattle final round was the turn of a friendly card

From the dragstrip, to the boardroom to the poker table, Paul Lee believes in taking an aggressive approach and so far this year, it's hard to argue with his results.
26 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Paul Lee
A week ago, Paul Lee went to his first professional final round at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle and the way he sees it, that was just one more step forward in his journey towards his ultimate goal of winning a nitro Funny Car title. Lee has…
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Diehl teams with Speedtech Motorsports for 2024 with exciting 2025 plans

NHRA Funny Car racer Jeff Diehl has announced a new two-year collaboration with up-and-coming speed shop Speedtech Motorsports that officially launches this weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals with huge plans for 2025.
26 Jul 2024
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Jeff Diehl
NHRA Funny Car racer Jeff Diehl and Jeff Diehl Racing have announced a new collaboration with up-and-coming speed shop Speedtech Motorsports and its founder, Kevin Moore, for the remainder of 2024 season and through 2025.  The new two-year…
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Division 1 racers head to Numidia Dragway for fourth event of 2024 season

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division is in action this week at Numidia Dragway. LATEST UPDATE: Thursday qualifying
25 Jul 2024
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Division 1
The following are Thursday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR 1) Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 8.973…
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Watch the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event from Numidia free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
24 Jul 2024
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Division 1
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Moser, Strange, A.R.T., and Comp Products…
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Nightfire Nationals Heritage Series event returns to Firebird Aug. 2-4

Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 53rd annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4.
24 Jul 2024
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Nightfire Nationals
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 53rd annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4.   The track’s “signature Nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
24 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Sonoma
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season. The event is jam-packed…
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In Memoriam

24 Jul 2024
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
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Action-packed Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals ready to roll this weekend

As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season begins to wind down, the tour moves to scenic Sonoma Raceway for the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
24 Jul 2024
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NHRA Sonoma Nationals
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season begins to wind down, the tour moves to scenic Sonoma Raceway for the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Last year, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), J.R. Todd (Funny Car), and Gaige…
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John Force released from hospital and into outpatient care

NHRA Funny Car legend John Force was discharged Tuesday from Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona and will continue outpatient therapy closer to home as he continues to recover from his June 23 racing accident.
23 Jul 2024
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John Force
NHRA Funny Car legend John Force was discharged Tuesday from Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona, where he had been undergoing rehab for a traumatic brain injury following his racing accident June 23 at the NHRA national event in Virginia.…
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Grisel, Gordon lead Sportsman winners at NHRA Northwest Nationals

In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Pacific Raceways, including first-time winner Casey Grisel.
23 Jul 2024
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Casey Grisel
In addition to the Mission Food Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Pacific Raceways. Casey Grisel scored his long-awaited first national event win…
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Steve Johnson will make history with landmark 500th Pro Stock Motorcycle race

This weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Steve Johnson will go where no other Pro Stock Motorcycle racer has gone before when he makes his 500th career race.
23 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Steve Johnson
This weekend at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Steve Johnson will go where no other Pro Stock Motorcycle racer has gone before when he makes his 500th career race. Very few NHRA Pros make 500 races in a career, and that mark is unheard of in…
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Eight star riders set for GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout

Featuring a host of world champions and standout riders, the eight-bike field is set for this weekend’s GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.  
22 Jul 2024
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GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout
Featuring a host of world champions and standout riders, the eight-bike field is set for this weekend’s GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout, with the specialty race grabbing the spotlight as part of the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the 11th race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
21 Jul 2024
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the 11th race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Official points will be posted…
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Maddi Gordon becomes 100th female winner in NHRA national event history

With her victory in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, Madison Gordon became the milestone 100th female racer to win an NHRA national event.
21 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Maddi Gordon
With her victory in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, Maddi Gordon became the milestone 100th female racer to win an NHRA national event. Gordon, the 20-year-old daughter of recently retired three-time world champion Doug…
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Ron Capps rides out wild first-round explosion at Northwest Nationals

During the first round of Funny Car eliminations on Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, Ron Capps’ car suffered an engine explosion, striking the right wall, crossing the centerline and hitting the left wall before coming to a stop. 
21 Jul 2024
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Ron Capps
During the first round of Funny Car eliminations on Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, Ron Capps’ car suffered an engine explosion, striking the right wall, crossing the centerline and hitting the left wall before coming to…
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Hodge Repeats, Stack Brothers Double Up At JDRL Eastern Conference Finals

Easton Hodge earned a second straight title, and the Stack brothers – Eli and James Jr. – shared the winner’s circle at the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals presented by MikeBosRacing.com at Bristol Dragway.
20 Jul 2024
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Easton Hodge
Mother Nature delayed the completion of the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals presented by MikeBosRacing.com, pushing final eliminations into the night, but it was well worth the wait with several great storylines unfolding as the race…
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NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders nominated for Texas Sports Hall of Fame

The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot.
20 Jul 2024
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 Erica Enders
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee has nominated six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders to their 2025 primary ballot. Enders, a Houston native, has been competing in drag racing since she was eight-years-old. With 50…
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NHRA announces 2024 Sweepstakes featuring six major partnerships

NHRA officials have announced the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners.
19 Jul 2024
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Sweepstakes
NHRA officials have announced the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Summit Racing Equipment and RevZilla are all part of…
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Dean, Foster take Top Alcohol wins at Division 5 event in Brainerd

Prescott Dean and Christine Foster led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Brainerd International Raceway.
18 Jul 2024
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Division 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Brainerd International Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Prescott Dean, Olathe, Kan., 5.322, 273.39  def. Jamie…
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Hull eager to take on second half of season with new sponsors starting in Seattle

Jim Dunn Racing and driver Buddy Hull will be looking to build some momentum for the second half of the season with additional support from Alo and Jenji Boba Tea beginning at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
17 Jul 2024
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Jim Dunn Racing
Going into the NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend, Jim Dunn Racing and driver Buddy Hull will be looking to build some momentum for the second half of the season with additional support from Alo and Jenji Boba Tea.  The two popular…
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All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fan Fest on July 18 in Auburn

With an impressive list of drivers, including racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart, the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back and officially kicks off the race weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
17 Jul 2024
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Fanfest
With an impressive list of drivers, including racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart, the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back and officially kicks off the race weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific…
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from Brainerd free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Brainerd Int'l Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
17 Jul 2024
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Division 5
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Brainerd Int'l Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Brainerd are Moser, Edelbrock, Strange, and Comp…
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Neil Britt, innovative former NHRA Publications Vice President, passes away

Neil Britt, who led a renaissance of success and content in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine and NHRA's Publications department for more than a dozen years spanning the 1980s and 1990s, died July 14.
16 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Neil Britt
Neil Britt, who led a renaissance of success and content in NHRA’s National Dragster magazine and NHRA's Publications department for more than a dozen years spanning the 1980s and 1990s, died July 14. He was 77. Britt, a veteran of…
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Brittany Force set to return in Seattle with Flav-R-Pac backing

With dad John responding positively to treatment for the TBI he suffered in a June 23 crash in Virginia, Brittany Force will be back in the cockpit of her national record-holding Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster this week at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
16 Jul 2024
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Brittany Force
With dad John responding positively to treatment for the traumatic brain injury (TBI) he suffered in a June 23 crash in Virginia, Brittany Force will be back in the cockpit of her national record-holding Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster this…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle: Herrera remains undefeated, so who’ll stop the reign?

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season and the Countdown to the Championship. Here’s a look at how the points battles shape up in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Fourth and final in a series.
15 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Gaige Herrera
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was the halfway point of the 20-race 2024 season and, more importantly, set up the stretch run of four races leading to the end of the regular season and the Countdown to the Championship. Here’s a look at…
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Friday night qualifying kicks off loaded weekend at NHRA Northwest Nationals

For the first time at Pacific Raceways, fans will be treated to night racing from the nitro-burning machines of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, July 19-21.
15 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Northwest Nationals
For the first time at Pacific Raceways, fans will be treated to night racing from the nitro-burning machines of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, July 19-21. The NHRA Northwest Nationals marks…
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Ageless Irvin Johns leads list of JEGS SPORTSnationals champions

At age 80, Irvin Johns became NHRA’s oldest national event winner when he drove to the Super Stock title at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
13 Jul 2024
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Irvin Johns
At age 80, Irvin Johns became NHRA’s oldest national event winner when he drove to the Super Stock title at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway. Johns, who previously held the record at age 79 following last year’s victory in…
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Stewart, Bellemeur, Browell lead winners at North Central Regional

Tony Stewart, Sean Bellemeur, and Brian Browell led the list of winners at the North Central Region event at National Trail Raceway.
12 Jul 2024
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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 event at National Trail Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Tony Stewart, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.407, 267.37  def.…
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Demke, Martin take Top Alcohol wins as Division 6 doubleheader wraps up

Chris Demke and Ray Martin scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at Woodburn Dragstrip.
11 Jul 2024
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D6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Chris Demke, Valencia, Calif., 5.411, 272.31  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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