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Ford Performance launches NHRA Contingency Program to support racers

The spirit of Ford’s racing legacy continues to echo in every quarter-mile run NHRA racers make.
26 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
News
Ford Performance launches NHRA Contingency Program to support racers
DEARBORN, MI (June 26, 2025) — Ford Performance has announced the return of its NHRA Contingency Program for 2025, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots and professional drag racers campaigning Ford-powered vehicles in NHRA drag…
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Bartone team to return to blown alcohol combination for Norwalk event

The world champion Bartone Bros. Racing team will park its record-breaking injected nitro Funny Car and return to supercharged alcohol at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Sean Bellemeur
The world champion Bartone Bros. Racing team will park its record-breaking injected nitro Funny Car and return to supercharged alcohol at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The team debuted the nitro burner at the “Baby Gators…
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Leah Pruett got back behind the wheel for post-Virginia test session

Leah Pruett made her first runs in a Top Fuel car in a year and a half on Monday after the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Leah Pruett
Photos by Bob Szelag Leah Pruett made her first runs in a Top Fuel car in a year and a half on Monday after the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, wheeling the American Rebel Light dragster driven by husband Tony…
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Kalitta Air 25th anniversary livery will ride on Shawn Langdon’s dragster

Beginning at this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Shawn Langdon's Top Fuel dragster will sport a special Kalitta Air 25th anniversary livery for the remainder of the season.
26 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Kalitta Air 25th anniversary
Twenty-five years ago, when people around the country were watching Survivor, ER, Friends, NYPD Blue, and The West Wing on television and seeing movies like Cast Away, The Perfect Storm…
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BPK Environmental joins Baldwin team as primary partner for Norwalk event

BPK Environmental will join Krista Baldwin Racing and driver Spencer Massey as the primary partner of the KBR/Red Line Oil Top Fuel dragster at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Krista Baldwin Racing
BPK Environmental will join Krista Baldwin Racing and driver Spencer Massey as the primary partner of the KBR/Red Line Oil Top Fuel dragster at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. “I met Joe and his son, Brandon, during my first year of…
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Tricky Tipster, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hits the midway point at this week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, where Shawn Langdon, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera have been installed as pre-race favorites.
26 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tipster
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hits the midway point following the conclusion of this week’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, where Shawn Langdon, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera have been installed…
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World championship nitro team owner, Top Fuel driver Larry Minor passes away

Larry Minor, the Southern California potato magnate who rose from his sand drag racing roots to become a successful multi-car team owner in NHRA competition and even an event-winning Top Fuel driver, passed away June 25.
25 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Larry Minor
Larry Minor, the Southern California potato magnate who rose from his sand drag racing roots to become a successful multi-car team owner in NHRA competition and even an event-winning Top Fuel driver, passed away June 25. He was 85. Minor fielded…
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Gaige Herrera breaks Bob Glidden's record for fewest events to reach 25 wins

Almost since the day he first slung a leg over the saddle of a Pro Stock Motorcycle for the Vance & Hines team to start the 2024 season, Gaige Herrera has busted the record book, and he's just done it again.
25 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Gaige Herrera
  Almost since the day he first slung a leg over the saddle of a Pro Stock Motorcycle for the Vance & Hines team to start the 2024 season, Gaige Herrera has busted the record book, and he's just done it again. With his victory at the…
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Deecell Power Systems named Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA

Deecell Power Systems, a groundbreaking solar-power system for haulers and sleeper cabs, has been named the Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA.
25 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Deecell Power Systems named Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA
Deecell Power Systems, a groundbreaking solar-power system for haulers and sleeper cabs, has been named the Official Solar Power Unit of NHRA. Engineered for truckers, haulers, and sleeper cabs, Deecell offers clean, quiet, and reliable power,…
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Flexjet hosts employee Hype Day ahead of Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The Official Private Aviation Partner of the NHRA welcomed its employees to a preview of this weekend's race action with race cars, meet-and-greets, and nearly 700 tickets for employees at its global headquarter near Cleveland, Ohio.
25 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
News
DHD Racing Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at the Flexjet Global Headquarters 4
With the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals set to light up Norwalk, Ohio, this weekend, Official Private Aviation Partner of NHRA, Flexjet, kicked off the festivities in high style with an unforgettable employee Hype Day at its global…
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Josh Hart looks to make big move at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

This weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals represents a great opportunity for Top Fuel’s Josh Hart. He’s had success in Norwalk, and sponsor R+L Carriers has a huge presence near Summit Motorsports Park.
25 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
Always a highlight of the season for every driver in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, this weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park represents a great opportunity for Top Fuel’s Josh Hart.…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reaches the halfway point this weekend with the running of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Here is all the info to get you started in our Friday preview.
25 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Norwalk
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reaches the halfway point this weekend with the running of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. The event is No. 10 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission…
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Success in Norwalk would mean great deal to Funny Car rookie Spencer Hyde

It has already been a standout rookie season for Spencer Hyde in the Funny Car ranks, but a host of friends and supporters and a special livery could make the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals even more special for him and the Jim Head Racing team.
25 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Spencer Hyde
It has already been a standout rookie season for Spencer Hyde in the Funny Car ranks heading into this weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. He has advanced to one final round, picked up a…
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Morrison, Right2Breathe bring message of health and hope to Norwalk event

Funny Car driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe Project will again offer the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. 
25 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Right2Breathe
Funny Car driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe Project will offer the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.  Morrison has once again teamed up with the highly acclaimed…
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Pawuk eyes elusive Flexjet Factory Stock victory in front of hometown crowd

Defending Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock world champion Mark Pawuk is laser-focused on another personal milestone: winning an NHRA national event at his home track, Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
24 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mark Pawuk
Since returning to NHRA competition in 2018, former Pro Stock racer turned Factory Stock competitor Mark Pawuk has been vocal about his goals for the second chapter of his drag racing career. “The Cowboy,” as he’s known to fans, has had his sights…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Tommy Muller

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
171:22
In order to win his first national event in Right Trailers Top Dragster, Tommy Muller has to get past two-time world champion Anthony Bertozzi and he did so with a .012 light and a 7.053 on his 7.05 dial.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner J.J. Brock

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
75:42
Appearing in his second career Super Gas final, J.J. Brock secured his first win with a solid run that included a .014 light and a 9.913 after opponent Ricky Hall broke out by .028-second.
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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
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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
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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. 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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