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NHRA SpringNationals Stock champion Jerry Emmons

09 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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73:33
  Reigning Stock world champ Jerry Emmons kicked off his title defense with a win at his home event in Houston. Emmons earned career win No. 18 after Brandon Bakies fouled. Emmons won his first national event title in Houston in 1990 and was…
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NHRA SpringNationals Super Stock champion Harvey Emmons III

09 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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181:37
  Harvey Emmons III successfully defended his Houston Super Stock title from 2021and won his fourth event at his home track when he stopped Brenda Grubbs in the final round. Emmons, who shared the winner’s circle with his brother, Jerry,…
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NHRA SpringNationals Comp champion Greg Kamplain

09 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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94:20
  Greg Kamplain, one of the most successful Comp drivers of the last decade, added another trophy to his mantle – his ninth in Comp and 11th overall – when he drove his and wife Judy’s new-look Mount Comfort RV B/Dragster Automatic entry to…
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NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Doug Gordon

09 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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88:53
  2020 world champion Doug Gordon appears to be back in championship form again, winning his second straight race with the Beta Motorcycles Camaro. Gordan, who has claimed seven of his 18 career wins in Texas, struck gold for the fourth time…
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NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance

09 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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84:47
  Four-time world champion Joey Severance recorded his milestone 25th career win and his second straight of the season at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Severance, who went more than three years between wins before scoring at the…
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NHRA SpringNationals Sportsman final-round video highlights

Four-time world champion Joey Severance recorded his milestone 25th career win and his second straight of the season at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Watch his final-round win and those of all of the other event winners.
09 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Joey Severance
Four-time world champion Joey Severance  recorded his milestone 25th career win and his second straight of the season at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Severance, who went more than three years between wins before scoring at the NHRA…
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Ron Capps, Tony Schumacher help raise funds for A Soldier’s Child charity

NHRA fan-favorites Ron Capps and Tony Schumacher attended the 13th annual A Soldier’s Child Dinner Banquet May 6 to help raise funds for the national organization that aims to serve the children of fallen military personnel who lost their lives while on active duty.
09 May 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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A Soldier’s Child
NHRA fan-favorites Ron Capps and Tony Schumacher attended the 13th annual A Soldier’s Child Dinner Banquet in Murfreesboro, Tenn., May 6, helping to raise dollars and awareness for the nonprofit that has been near and dear to the hearts of Don…
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Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition to return at NHRA Virginia Nationals

Larry “Spiderman” McBride will take on Dave Vantine and his Yellow Bullet as Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibitions return to the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
09 May 2022
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Top Fuel Motorcycles
Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine will be a featured exhibition at the upcoming NHRA Virginia Nationals as the popular Top Fuel Motorcycle class make a return to the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series. McBride, of Poquoson, Va., is…
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Wild card entries drawn for NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships

The Wild Card drawings for the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship were held recently to determine which divisions will be allowed an extra entry at the championship battle, scheduled for Oct. 27-30 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
09 May 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Wild card
  Competitors in the NHRA Summit Racing Series are set to race for championships in each of the seven NHRA divisions later this year, with the winners advancing to the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship, which takes place Oct.…
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NHRA bringing plenty of action, excitement in return to Virginia Motorsports Park

For the first time since 2019, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Virginia NHRA Nationals on May 13-15 with an action-packed slate of activities.
06 May 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Virginia Motorsports Park
For the first time since 2019, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Virginia NHRA Nationals on May 13-15. It marks the seventh of 22 races during the 2022 season, and the first trip to…
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Rockingham Dragway getting major upgrade to timing system

Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood has announced the latest in a series of upgrades to the venerable Division 2 track: a complete electronic makeover.
06 May 2022
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Rockingham Dragway
Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood has announced the latest in a series of upgrades to the venerable Division 2 track: a complete electronic makeover. Through an agreement with Bob Brockmeyer, founder and CEO of Compulink, the existing…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series adds EV class for 2022 season; Finals return to Vegas

Already the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, the NHRA Summit Racing Series is set to grow even more during the 2022 season with the addition of the new electric vehicle (EV) class.
03 May 2022
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NHRA Summit Racing Series
Already the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, the NHRA Summit Racing Series is set to grow even more during the 2022 season with the addition of the new electric vehicle (EV) class. Boasting as many as 80,…
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Cottrell wins again at 51st Ignitor

Bobby Cottrell earned his fourth consecutive Funny Car title at Firebird Raceway during the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Peterson Chevrolet.
03 May 2022
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Cottrell wins again at 51st Ignitor
Bobby Cottrell earned his fourth consecutive Funny Car title at Firebird Raceway during the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Peterson Chevrolet. Driving the Austin & O’Brien “Northwest Hitter” Camaro, the final round…
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Five things we learned at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

We learned a lot at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and here are our five most important takeaways from the sixth event in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
02 May 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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John Force
JOHN FORCE IS NOT DONE, NOT BY A LONGSHOT John Force doesn’t enjoy being called the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) in fact, he jokingly prefers comparisons to another hoofed mammal, but the facts here don’t lie. Just days before…
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Bill Skillman claims first Constant Aviation Four-Wide event win at zMAX Dragway

Bill Skillman came from behind to take the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals victory, the first race where the Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown class have competed in a four-wide format. 
01 May 2022
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Factory Stock
Bill Skillman came from behind to take the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals victory, the first race where the Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown class have competed…
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Kris Thorne picks up second straight win in FuelTech Pro Mod win

Kris Thorne stayed perfect during the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, picking up his second straight victory to open the year with his win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.
01 May 2022
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Pro Mod
Kris Thorne stayed perfect during the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, picking up his second straight victory to open the year with his win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.   The event, which was…
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Camping World motorhome race at Four-Wide Nationals rewards lucky fans

Two lucky fans won Camping World gift certificates at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after a thrilling motorhome race before a packed house at zMAX Dragway.
30 Apr 2022
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Camping World motorhome race
Two lucky fans won Camping World gift certificates at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after a thrilling motorhome race before a packed house. Camping World social media stars Chris Young and Ian Baker squared off for the fans in identical…
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Revised schedule for Sunday’s eliminations at Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

With the potential for weather to move into the area forecast for late Sunday afternoon, the start of Sunday's final eliminations for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway has been moved up one hour to 11 a.m.
30 Apr 2022
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
With the potential for weather to move into the area forecast for late Sunday afternoon, zMAX Dragway and NHRA officials have revised Sunday’s competition schedule for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, moving up the start of…
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First Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootout to take place in Charlotte

The first of seven NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootouts will take place during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, featuring an eight-car field of young Division 2 drivers competing for the title.
29 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League
The first of seven NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootouts will take place during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, featuring an eight-car field of young Division 2 drivers competing for the title.…
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NHRA video game preview: Fly into zMAX Dragway for Four-Wide Nationals

Work is racing along on the new NHRA video game, which will be released this September. In this exclusive clip, we fly into zMAX Dragway and to the starting line for a four-wide Top Fuel lineup.
29 Apr 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA video game
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Kooks Headers joins Doug Foley for NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte

NHRA Top Fuel veteran Doug Foley is rolling into his home race, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, where Kooks Headers & Exhaust, headquartered in nearby Statesville, N.C., will serve as the primary sponsor.
28 Apr 2022
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Doug Foley
NHRA Top Fuel veteran Doug Foley is rolling into his home race, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, with a full list of new and returning sponsors on the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Kooks Headers & Exhaust,…
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Doug Kalitta and Autodesk team up for NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta will trade in his familiar red, white, and black Mac Tools dragster for a new-look Autodesk Top Fueler during the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. 
28 Apr 2022
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Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta will trade in his familiar red, white, and black Mac Tools dragster for a new-look Autodesk Top Fueler during the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.  The 49-time Top Fuel national event winner will be leading the…
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Cameron Ferré returns to Paton Racing Top Fuel team in Charlotte

Cameron Ferré and Paton Racing are back together for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte.
28 Apr 2022
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Cameron Ferre
Cameron Ferré and Paton Racing are back together for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte. After some sponsor issues to start the year, the team postponed their NHRA Top Fuel debut, but Ferré and…
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Ron Capps partners with Toyota beginning with Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Toyota announced today that Ron Capps will begin fielding the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car at this weekend’s 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C.
28 Apr 2022
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Toyota partners with Ron Capps beginning with Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2022) – Toyota announced today that Ron Capps and his newly formed race team of Ron Capps Motorsports will begin fielding the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car at this weekend’s 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in…
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Hart to race with TechNet at Circle K Four-Wide Nationals and Richmond event

Josh Hart will be racing under the TechNet banner for the first time this season at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as at the Richmond national event in mid-May.
27 Apr 2022
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Josh Hart
Every racer eventually finds a racetrack that for whatever reason they have consistent success throughout their career. This weekend, Josh Hart is hoping zMax Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., will become that track for the second-year Top Fuel…
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NHRA tour heads to zMAX Dragway for thrilling NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of dragstrips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known as the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2022
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Four-Wide Nationals
The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of dragstrips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known as the Circle K …
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Funny Cars headed to Firebird Raceway’s 51st Ignitor April 30/May 1

The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to Firebird Raceway on April 30/May 1.
26 Apr 2022
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Firebird Raceway Ignitor
The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to Firebird Raceway on April 30/May 1. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure…
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DHDR to support Save Our Allies During 2022 Factory Stock Showdown season

DH Davies Racing and driver David Davies will be supporting Save Our Allies, a nonprofit organization that rescues, serves, and aids Americans and Allies from conflict zones and contested areas around the world, throughout the 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season. 
26 Apr 2022
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Save Our Allies
DH Davies Racing and driver David Davies will be supporting Save Our Allies, a nonprofit organization that rescues, serves, and aids Americans and Allies from conflict zones and contested areas around the world, throughout the 2022 Constant Aviation…
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D-Wagon named presenting sponsor for FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series

D-Wagon, the latest endeavor from Kruckeberg Industries (KI), has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2022 FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
26 Apr 2022
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D-Wagon
D-Wagon, the latest endeavor from Kruckeberg Industries (KI), has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2022 FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. After a thrilling opener last month in Gainesville, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing…
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Before hometown heroics, Erica Enders threw out first pitch at Astros game

Before her huge hometown win at the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, Erica Enders had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Minute Maid Park for the Houston Astros' game against the Los Angeles Angels.
25 Apr 2022
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Erica Enders
 
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