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Phil Shuler, Todd Okuhara provide potent tuning combo for Tony Schumacher

The combination of crew chiefs Todd Okuhara and Phil Shuler has netted impressive results for Tony Schumacher and the Maynard family team at the last two events.
01 Sep 2022
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Eight standouts set for thrilling duel in Pep Boys Funny Car Callout at Indy

The Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout takes place on Sunday during this weekend’s prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Here's everything you need to know about the special event.
31 Aug 2022
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Pep Boys Funny Car Callout
  Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout Final Standings   1. Robert Hight   2. Ron Capps   3. Matt Hagan   4. Cruz Pedregon   5. John Force   6. Bob Tasca III…
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Rick Ware Racing adds NHRA Top Fuel team; Clay Millican named as driver

Rick Ware Racing (RWR) has announced the formation of the number 51 NHRA Top Fuel racing team, which will debut at this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
31 Aug 2022
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Rick Ware
Rick Ware Racing (RWR) has announced the formation of the number 51 NHRA Top Fuel racing team, which will debut at this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Owner Rick Ware has spent 2022 accumulating the equipment needed to launch…
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NHRA and Phillips Connect partner to create ‘300 at the 1/8’ program

NHRA has partnered with Phillips for the formation of the “Phillips Connect 300 at the 1/8” program, a special club that will honor the first 10 drivers in either Top Fuel or Funny Car to reach the 300-mph milestone in the eighth-mile. 
31 Aug 2022
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300 at the 1/8
NHRA has partnered with Phillips for the formation of the “Phillips Connect 300 at the 1/8” program, a special club that will honor the first 10 drivers in either Top Fuel or Funny Car to reach the 300-mph milestone in the eighth-mile. …
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals launches today with Sportsman action

The world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, officially kicks off today with Sportsman qualifying and time trials, the first of six days of action from the hallowed grounds of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
31 Aug 2022
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U.S. Nationals
The world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, officially kicks off today with Sportsman qualifying and time trials, the first of six days of action from the hallowed grounds of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.…
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Kirk Wolf set to make Top Alcohol Dragster return after four-year hiatus

Texas driver Kirk Wolf is plotting his return to NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster competition after a four-year hiatus and will be behind the wheel of Dean Dubbin’s nitro-injected A/Fuel dragster at the NHRA Central Region race at Earlville, Iowa, and the NHRA Texas FallNationals.
30 Aug 2022
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Kirk Wolf
Texas driver Kirk Wolf is plotting his return to NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster competition after a four-year hiatus. Wolf, who previously raced a blown alcohol dragster, will get behind the wheel of Dean Dubbin’s nitro-injected A/Fuel dragster at the…
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JEGS Allstars Preview: Ranking each of the contenders

Every year for the last 37 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
30 Aug 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jegs Allstars
Every year for the last 37 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. A unique event that rewards both individual and team achievements, the JEGS Allstars is comprised of up to 80 drivers…
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Josh Hart to promote TechNet and Brakes for Breasts at U.S. Nationals

For the second consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional.
30 Aug 2022
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Josh Hart
For the second consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional, an elite network of automotive repair…
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Tony Stewart added to FOX broadcast booth for Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals

Legendary championship-winning racecar driver and team owner Tony Stewart will be in the FOX broadcast booth for the biggest race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2022
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Tony Stewart
Legendary championship-winning racecar driver and team owner Tony Stewart is headed to the FOX broadcast booth for the biggest race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, this weekend’s prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S.…
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Special events, concerts, and more add to Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals

Along with the incredible racing action from the stars in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the biggest race of the year, the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 will feature a multitude of special events.
30 Aug 2022
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Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals
Along with the incredible racing action from the stars in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the biggest race of the year, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
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Dodge Hemi Challenge Returns to the Big Go for its 21st edition

The Dodge Hemi Challenge, which showcases '68 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Super Stock entries, will return to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals for the 21st consecutive season.
29 Aug 2022
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Hemi
The 21st edition of the longest-running, continuous, specialty race in NHRA history, the Dodge Hemi Challenge, will once again take center stage at the 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sept. 1-2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway…
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Coughlin, Bogolo, Frantz victorious at the Battle at the Beech

Mike Coughlin, Tony Bogolo, and Todd Frantz collected wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Beech Bend Raceway Park for the annual Battle at the Beech.
26 Aug 2022
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mike Coughlin, Dublin, Ohio, 5.346, 270.43  def. Jasmine Salinas,…
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Fricke, Cox, Eckel lead Division 1 winners at New England Dragway event

Jackie Fricke, DJ Cox Jr., and Don Eckel led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at New England Dragway.
26 Aug 2022
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Division 1 Lucas Oil Series
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.274, 276.80  def. Karen…
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Huge 43-car nitro field set to thrill at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

More than 40 nitro cars will be competing in Top Fuel and Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, including 25 teams in Top Fuel alone. More than 900 cars will be taking part in NHRA's oldest and most prestigious event.
26 Aug 2022
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The world’s biggest drag race, next weekend’s prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, will also feature a huge collection of Top Fuel and Funny Car standouts looking for a legacy-making…
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NHRA: Speed For All video game released; check out the new gameplay video!

The NHRA: Speed For All video game has been released! Check out the new gameplay video featuring Brittany Force and Steve Torrence at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to see some of the mechanics of the game.
26 Aug 2022
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NHRA: Speed For All
The NHRA: Speed For All video game has been released! Immerse yourself into the teams, tracks, tuning, and strategies, then strap into the driver’s seat in your ultimate quest to become the Champion among the true Beasts of the Strip. NHRA…
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After Brainerd win, Capco team goes to work preparing for Indy

The Capco Contractors team took a day or so to celebrate Steve Torrence's victory in Brainerd and then went back to work preparing for the biggest event of the year, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
26 Aug 2022
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Lane doubles up on final day of Yellowstone Drag Strip Division doubleheader

Cody Lane doubled up Sunday, winning in Comp and Stock as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division wrapped up its doubleheader weekend at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
26 Aug 2022
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.730, 211.86  def. Shawn Cowie…
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Farrell, Frantz, and Darroch lead winners at postponed Route 66 completion

Mike Farrell, Todd Frantz, and Brent Darroch led the winner's list at the rain-delayed conclusion of the Route 66 Raceway Lucas Oil Series event, contested at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
25 Aug 2022
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Division 3
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division rain delayed event at Route 66 Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.312, 270.92  …
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NHRA Career Opportunities

NHRA has a number of new job openings in the field, including Northeast Division Director and Division Services Coordinators in the North Central and South Central Divisions, as well as NHRA Safety Safari drivers.
25 Aug 2022
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NHRA Career Opportunities
NHRA has a number of new job openings in the field, including Northeast Division Director and Division Services Coordinators in the North Central and South Central Divisions, based in the Indianapolis and Dallas areas, respectively, as well as…
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Hot as the weather: Sizzling summer issue of National Dragster has it all

The new issue of NHRA National Dragster has landed, with complete coverage from the Camping World, Lucas Oil, and Hot Rod Heritage series and packed with features about the racers you need to meet.
25 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
READ THE NEW ISSUE The new issue of NHRA National Dragster has landed, with complete coverage from the…
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NHRA stars set to shine at prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

The event that drag racing fans and drivers have waited for all season, the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, is set to take place on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and there’s plenty in store on the sport’s grandest stage.
25 Aug 2022
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The event that drag racing fans and drivers have waited for all season, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, is set to take place on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and there’s plenty in store…
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Doug Gordon vows to resume points battle despite nasty Brainerd crash

Points leader Doug Gordon’s hopes for a second Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship in three seasons took a hit almost as hard as his shunt with the Brainerd Int’l Raceway guardwall at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, but the 2020 world champ isn't giving up.
24 Aug 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Doug Gordon
Points leader Doug Gordon’s hopes for a second Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship in three seasons took a hit almost as hard as his shunt with the Brainerd Int’l Raceway guardwall in a losing first-round race at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals…
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Maynard Family Racing adds Phil Shuler to crew chief lineup

The Maynard Family Racing team has announced that crew chief Phil Shuler has joined the Tony Schumacher-piloted Top Fuel operation in an official capacity. 
24 Aug 2022
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Phil Shuler
The Maynard Family Racing team (JCM) has announced that crew chief Phil Shuler has joined the Tony Schumacher-piloted Top Fuel operation in an official capacity.  The news shouldn’t come as a major surprise for NHRA fans, who may have…
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Field set for Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout at U.S. Nationals

The field of eight star Funny Car drivers is now set for the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout specialty race, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4 as part of the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
24 Aug 2022
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Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout
The field of eight star Funny Car drivers is now set for the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout specialty race, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4 as part of the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at…
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Cowie, Westerfield, Speer lead Sportsman winners at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

In addition to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action at Brainerd International Raceway, nine Lucas Oil Series winners were also crowned in competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
23 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shawn Cowie
In addition to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action at Brainerd International Raceway, nine Lucas Oil Series winners were also crowned in competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.  Shawn Cowie, who like many Canadian racers…
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2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Super Street champion Jordan Pratt

23 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jordan Pratt walked away a winner in his first Super Street national event final-round appearance, wheeling his ’68 Camaro to a near-perfect 10.908 to defeat fellow first-time finalist Dell Hall’s Grand Prix, which trailed with a 10.928.
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2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Don Nichols

23 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Division 5 champion Don Nichols claimed his third career national event win in Super Gas, collecting the easy final-round victory when former Pro Stock world champ Bo Butner rolled the beams and fouled. Nichols, who was runner-up at this event in…
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2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Super Comp champion Austin Williams

23 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Austin Williams ran his Topeka final-round record to an astounding 7-0 after defeating Jessica Bogacki in a double-breakout final-round bout in Super Comp, 8.889 to 8.875. Williams, who won this event five straight years (2013-17), has claimed four…
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2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman champion Todd Stallbaumer

23 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Following a pair of final round finishes at Lucas Oil Series divisional events, Todd Stallbaumer claimed his first NHRA national event title in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers in Topeka following a red-light start by final-round…
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2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Top Dragster champion Anthony Bertozzi

23 Aug 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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After a tough start to the year in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers, two-time world champ Anthony Bertozzi rallied to win his 28th career national event title. Bertozzi defeated fellow world champ Paul Nero in the final with a .006…
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