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Santangelo stays hot with Stock victory at South Georgia Motorsports Park

Glen Treadwell, Kevin Helms, and Joe Santangelo led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division was in action at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
14 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SGMP
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Glen Treadwell, Eustis, Fla., '23 23T, M/AA, 19.869, no speed…
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NHRA announces 2025 Sweepstakes featuring five major partnerships

Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Summit Racing Equipment are all part of this year’s NHRA Sweepstakes, which is offering more than $18,000 worth of prize winnings to lucky NHRA fans.
14 Jul 2025
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News
Sweepstakes
The 2025 NHRA Sweepstakes will feature a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Summit Racing Equipment are all part of this year’s NHRA Sweepstakes, which is…
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Nightfire returns to Firebird Aug. 1–3

Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, roars back into action at Firebird Raceway in western Idaho from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1–3.
14 Jul 2025
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News
Nightfire Nationals
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, roars back into action at Firebird Raceway in western Idaho from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1–3. Firebird’s signature Nitro showcase will feature a thrilling…
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Hidalgo stars in Thunder Valley Nationals completion at South Georgia event

Lucas Oil Series Sportsman action from the rain-affected Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals completed at the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, where six winners were crowned.
14 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
hunder Valley Nationals
Lucas Oil Series Sportsman action from the rain-affected Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals completed at the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, where six winners were crowned. Reigning Super Stock world…
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KCAL CBS News Los Angeles spotlights Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum recently received a high-horsepower spotlight from KCAL CBS News Los Angeles.
14 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
Feature
CBS 2 News Los Angeles spotlights Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum recently received a high-horsepower spotlight from KCAL CBS News Los Angeles. In a special feature segment, CBS News took viewers inside the hallowed halls of the museum located at the Fairplex in Pomona,…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals: World’s biggest drag race readies for action

In less than two months, hundreds of the world’s best racers will descend upon magical Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, looking for their shot at glory and the chance to make history at the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 27-Sept. 1. 
14 Jul 2025
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News
Indy
In less than two months, hundreds of the world’s best racers will descend upon magical Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, looking for their shot at glory and the chance to make history at the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S…
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Ed Iskenderian turns 104: The Camfather honored with a celebration

Legends gathered at the Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum from the hot rodding world, SCTA, and the NHRA to honor a century of innovation, marketing genius, and high-performance spirit.
14 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
News
Ed Iskenderian Turns 104: The Camfather honored with a celebration
On Saturday, July 12, Southern California’s car culture came together in a powerful way to honor one of its greatest living legends — Ed “Isky” Iskenderian — as he celebrated his 104th birthday at the Roar of Lions Car Show hosted by the Lions…
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Four drivers shining as 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year battle heats up

Spencer Hyde, Hunter Green, Cody Coughlin, and Matt Latino are currently the leading contenders to land NHRA’s top rookie honors with several more possibly set to join the battle.
14 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Midseason Review
Rookies
With half the season complete in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, three drivers have emerged as leading candidates to win the prestigious NHRA Rookie of the Year award. At this point, Funny Car drivers Spencer Hyde and Hunter Green are in…
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Fletcher's 108th win highlights JEGS SPORTSnationals action at South Georgia

With his Super Stock victory at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Dan Fletcher collected his 108th career NHRA national event win to lead the list of champions at the Sportsman-racing salute.
11 Jul 2025
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News
SPORTSnationals
With his Super Stock victory at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Dan Fletcher collected his 108th career NHRA national event win to lead the list if champions at the Sportsman-racing salute. Fletcher continues to build…
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All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fanfest on July 17 in Auburn

The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
11 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fanfest
The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest…
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Burton triples up at Woodburn Dragstrip doubleheader Division 6 event

Brad Burton won in Super Stock in both races of the doubleheader and added a Stock win in Race 1 as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip.
11 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.449, 267.53  def. Kim Parker, Graham…
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The Northwest Nationals has historically put the 'great' in Great Northwest

When Seattle returned to the NHRA national event schedule in 1988 after an eight-year hiatus, it didn't take long for the event to secure its place in history. In the first 10 years of its return, the event produced history by the bushel.
11 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Northwest Nationals
Pacific Raceways (aka Seattle International Raceway) remains one of the great legacy tracks in NHRA history and one of just a handful that has hosted NHRA national events in six decades, from the 1975-80 NHRA FallNationals through the current…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
10 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Northwest Nationals event guide
  MUCKLESHOOT CASINO RESORT NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE…
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Summertime magic spotlighted in new issue of NHRA National Dragster

The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a trio of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events plus other racing action coast to coast, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
10 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND
  READ THE ISSUE The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a trio of NHRA…
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Sportsman Racer of the Month: Pete D’Agnolo

During a busy month with multiple national and divisional events, Pete D'Agnolo emerged from a crowded field to earn NHRA National Dragster's Racer of the Month honors after reaching three straight final rounds.
10 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Pete D'Agnolo
Pete D’Agnolo has been a world champion and a NHRA U.S. Nationals winner, but it’s not likely that he’s ever had a hot streak that compares to his recent two-week stay at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk.  Competing in…
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10 rear-end advantages every drag racer should know

From gear oil to axle shafts, your rear end isn't just a component — it's a competitive system.
09 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
Racing Technology
10 rear-end secrets every drag racer should know
  When it comes to drag racing, the path from horsepower to victory passes straight through your rear axle. You can make all the power in the world, but if your rear-end components can’t hold, transfer, and repeat it, your run won’t be…
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Teams of Kalitta, Prock, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition

Halfway through the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera lead their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
09 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Midseason Review
Crew of the Year
Halfway through the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line…
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Texas Motorplex kicks off countdown to Stampede of Speed celebration

Texas Motorplex kicked off the countdown to its weeklong signature Stampede of Speed celebration with the unveiling of a throwback Stampede of Speed event logo, a specialty “Burnout Bun” signature dessert, and thoughts and insight from six NHRA personalities.
09 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Texas Motorplex
Texas Motorplex track owners Billy Meyer and Christie Meyer Johnson welcomed media members, social media influencers, sponsors, along with city and county officials to a specialty event at the historic track located south of Dallas for the unveiling…
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Watch the JEGS SPORTSNationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
08 Jul 2025
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News
Cajun SPORTSNationals
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from South Georgia Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from South Georgia are JEGS, Speedmaster, Laris Motosports Insurance,…
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Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus announced for Seattle

The Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus will bring extra drama to Friday qualifying at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
08 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Seattle
After last year’s thrilling first-ever night session for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, this year’s encore will be even more memorable thanks to the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus…
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Top Fuel midseason review: Stewart, Langdon, and Ashley are leading the way

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. Three drivers in Top Fuel are leading the charge, but others are certainly within striking range.
07 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Midseason Review
Top Fuel midseason review
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, with 10 races down and 10 to go until the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Three drivers in Top Fuel are…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle midseason review: Herrera is dominant, but not invincible

Two-time world champion Gaige Herrera has continued his winning ways during the 2025 season, but he’s been challenged by teammate Richard Gadson, Matt Smith, and John Hall, who each have wins. Here's a look at the Pro Stock Motorcycle season's first half with a combination of stats and analysis.
07 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Midseason Review
PSM Midseason
Two-time world champion Gaige Herrera has continued his winning ways during the 2025 season, but he’s been challenged by teammate Richard Gadson, Matt Smith, and John Hall, who each have wins. Here's a look at the Pro Stock Motorcycle season's first…
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Pro Stock midseason review: Anderson and Glenn dominate, but others are lurking

Six-time world champ Greg Anderson and his teammate Dallas Glenn have won seven of the first eight races of the season. Here's a look at the Pro Stock season's first half with a combination of stats and analysis.
07 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Midseason Review
Pro Stock Midseason review
The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals marked the midpoint of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, with 10 races down and three to go until the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Six-time world champ Greg…
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John Force reflects on challenges of last 12 months, career, in CBS interview

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champ John Force was joined by CBS's Chris Hayre at his shop in Yorba Linda, Calif., for his first full-length interview since his June 2024 crash in Richmond to talk about his unprecedented career.
07 Jul 2025
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John Force
 
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Fricke, Esz lead winners at Lebanon Valley Dragway Division 1 Lucas Oil Series

Jackie Fricke and Phil Esz won in the Top Alcohol classes to lead the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division is in action this weekend at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
05 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 1
Photos by David Smith and Kalyn Guenther The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway:…
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Odds updated for NHRA Mission Foods Professional championships

With 10 of 20 events in the books during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are favored to win Pro championships.
04 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tony Stewart
With 10 of 20 events in the books during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are favored to win Pro championships. NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the…
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FuelFest 2025: Southern California car culture at full throttle

The ultimate car show came to In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip in Pomona, Calif., for every kind of car, drawing celebrities, and expressing with the speed of NHRA drag racing 
04 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
News
Dodge Demon at FuelFest Los Angeles 2025 at the In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip 21
Photos by  FuelFest/Thomas Campos Southern California car culture was born from sunshine and the freedom that comes from putting your foot to the floor on a drag strip. Los Angeles is the home of hot rodding, where your car isn’t just…
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Larry Minor was a major player

Larry Minor was a team owner for NHRA world champions Gary Beck, Dick LaHaie, and Cruz Pedregon, as well as nitro legends Ed McCulloch, Shirley Muldowney, and Frank Hawley and played key roles in the careers of Larry Dixon Sr. and Jr., Tony Pedregon, Cory McClenathan, and Mike Neff.
04 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Larry Minor
Larry Minor was a racing success long before he became known to NHRA fans as a team owner for world champions Gary Beck, Dick LaHaie, and Cruz Pedregon, as well as nitro legends Ed McCulloch, Shirley Muldowney, and Frank Hawley in the 1980s and ‘90s…
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Team building, Stihl Southeast-style, at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School

Stihl Southeast's recent team-building exercise wasn't about trust falls and repetitive PowerPoint slides, as team members instead strapped into dragsters and barreled down Gainesville Raceway at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.
03 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School
by Ainsley Jacobs On a recent day, Florida’s Gainesville Raceway didn’t just roar with the thunder of dragsters, it echoed with the camaraderie and competition of Stihl employees living out the ultimate bucket list experience.…
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Summit Racing Equipment Nationals winners, Jason Galvin join WFO Radio

Fresh off their thrilling victories at the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners Austin Prock, Justin Ashley, Cory Reed, and John Hall join WFO Radio NHRA Nitro.
02 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
WFO
  Fresh off their thrilling victories at the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners Austin Prock (Funny Car), Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Cory Reed (Pro Stock), and John Hall (Pro Stock…
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