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Carter, Rizzoli, Stein lead Pacific Division Lucas Oil winners at Tucson Dragway

Kevin Carter, Kyle Rizzoli, and Jerry Stein led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action at Tucson Dragway.
15 Oct 2021
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Division 7
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Tucson Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Kevin Carter, Peroria, Ariz., '10 dragster, A/ND, broke  was…
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Toyota partners with Torrence Racing beginning with 2022 NHRA season

Torrence Racing will join Team Toyota beginning with the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The addition of Torrence Racing’s two-team effort expands Toyota’s team partnerships to include five Top Fuel dragsters and two Funny Cars.  
15 Oct 2021
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Toyota partners with Torrence Racing
Torrence Racing will join Team Toyota beginning with the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The addition of Torrence Racing’s two-team effort expands Toyota’s team partnerships to include five Top Fuel dragsters and two Funny Cars.…
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DiPinto to continue primary sponsorship of Jim Dunn Racing in 2022 and beyond

DiPinto International Logistics, a full-service container drayage and warehousing company, will continue its primary support of Jim Dunn Racing for the upcoming 2022 season and beyond.  
15 Oct 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
DiPinto International Logistics, a full-service container drayage and warehousing company, will continue its primary support of Jim Dunn Racing for the upcoming 2022 season and beyond.   For many years, was an associate sponsor of the NHRA…
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TechNet Professional will continue to sponsor Top Fuel’s Josh Hart in 2022

TechNet Professional will continue to be a major primary sponsor of Josh Hart’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series
15 Oct 2021
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Josh Hart
TechNet Professional, an Advance Auto Parts-operated network of more than 13,000 independently-owned vehicle repair shops across the United States and Canada, will continue to be a major primary sponsor of Josh Hart’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022…
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Tony Stewart Racing to join NHRA in 2022 with two full-time entries

Championship-winning racecar driver Tony Stewart is joining the NHRA in 2022. His eponymous team, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR), will field two fulltime entries — one in Top Fuel for nine-time event winner Leah Pruett and one in Funny Car for 39-time event winner Matt Hagan.
14 Oct 2021
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Tony Stewart Racing
After more than four decades of racing around in circles, Tony Stewart has embarked on a straight and narrow path, albeit at more than 300 mph.   The championship-winning racecar driver who has successfully transitioned to being a…
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Tickets now on sale for final Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals

Tickets are now on sale for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil, which takes place April 22-24 during the 2022 NHRA season and will mark the final NHRA national event at Houston Raceway Park.
14 Oct 2021
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Houston
Tickets are now on sale for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil, which takes place April 22-24 during the 2022 NHRA season and will mark the final NHRA national event at Houston Raceway Park.   As the rich…
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He's back! Tony Schumacher will be gunning for ninth Top Fuel title in 2022

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will kick off his campaign for a ninth series title beginning with the 2022 NHRA season opener in Pomona with backing from the Maynard family.
13 Oct 2021
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Tony schumacher
The winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history will return to Don Schumacher Racing in 2022, where he will reprise his role as a championship-contending driver. Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher will kick off his campaign for a…
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Cameron Ferré will run final three 2021 races with Paton Racing and EMPI Inc.

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series driver Cameron Ferré has linked up with Paton Racing and EMPI Inc. — the largest VW aftermarket manufacturer and wholesaler — for the remaining events on the schedule for 2021.
13 Oct 2021
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Cameron Ferré
NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series driver Cameron Ferré has linked up with Paton Racing and EMPI Inc. — the largest VW aftermarket manufacturer and wholesaler — for the remaining events on the schedule for 2021. After an 18-month layoff due to…
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Josh Hart to feature pink TechNet/Brakes For Breasts dragster in Bristol

Josh Hart's TechNet Professional Top Fuel dragster will feature the signage of Brakes for Breasts at the upcoming NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Oct. 15-17.
13 Oct 2021
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Josh Hart
Josh Hart will go pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. His TechNet Professional Top Fuel dragster will feature the signage of Brakes for Breasts at the upcoming NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Oct. 15-17. "It's Breast…
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Free online seminar for engine professionals and enthusiasts on NHRA.tv

Be a part of the most comprehensive and informative all digital event in the performance engine industry. This is the opportunity for engine professionals and enthusiasts to hone their skills, discover new techniques, explore cutting-edge technologies and interact with other industry members. Watch it on NHRA.tv
12 Oct 2021
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Seminar
  Be a part of the most comprehensive and informative all digital event in the performance engine industry. This is the opportunity for engine professionals and enthusiasts to hone their skills, discover new techniques, explore cutting-edge…
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Travis Shumake continues historic journey to earn Funny Car license

Second-generation drag racer Travis Shumake took another major step forward in pursuing his dream of becoming a professional NHRA Funny Car driver Monday at Texas Motorplex, making several passes under the direction of two-time NHRA world champion driver and crew chief Del Worsham.
12 Oct 2021
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Travis Shumake
Photos by Bob Szelag Second-generation drag racer Travis Shumake, 37, took another major step forward in pursuing his dream of becoming a professional NHRA Funny Car driver Monday. Shumake, son of popular 1970s  and '80s…
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Lyle Barnett drives to first career E3 Pro Mod win in Dallas

In his first year driving in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, Lyle Barnett raced to his first career win on Sunday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
10 Oct 2021
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Lyle Barnett
In his first year driving in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, Lyle Barnett raced to his first career win on Sunday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. The event, which was presented…
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Stalba, Cox, and Carnasciale lead winners at Cecil County Division 1 event

Karen Stalba, DJ Cox Jr., and Joe Carnasciale led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway:
10 Oct 2021
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.231, 275.62  def. Dan Mercier,…
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Camrie Caruso will compete fulltime in NHRA Pro Stock next season

Third-generation racer Camrie Caruso will become just the second woman to contest a full season of NHRA Pro Stock racing when she joins the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series next season. The announcement was made at Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA Fallnationals.
08 Oct 2021
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 Camrie Caruso
Third-generation racer Camrie Caruso will become just the second woman to contest a full season of NHRA Pro Stock racing when she joins the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series next season. The announcement was made at Texas Motorplex during the…
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NHRA Rookie of the Year duel heats up between Dallas Glenn and Josh Hart

It took all of one race to know this year’s NHRA rookie class had at least a bonafide contender. By the fourth event in the 2021 season, it became clear this was going to be one of the most impressive rookie of the year duels in the last 20 years led by Dallas Glenn and Josh Hart.
08 Oct 2021
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Rookies
It took all of one race to know this year’s NHRA rookie class had at least a bonafide contender. By the fourth event in the 2021 season, it became clear this was going to be one of the most impressive rookie of the year duels in the last 20 years…
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Myers, Januik, Brewer leads winners at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Mitch Myers, Nick Januik, and Brad Brewer led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
08 Oct 2021
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.362, 265.69  def.…
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Pro Stock champ Erica Enders expects to rise to the occasion again at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals

The biggest moments seem to bring out the best in Erica Enders and the two-time defending Pro Stock world champ is gearing up for what she hopes is another big finish.
07 Oct 2021
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Erica Enders
The biggest moments seem to bring out the best in Erica Enders and the two-time defending Pro Stock world champ is gearing up for what she hopes is another big finish. Enders won at the most recent race in St. Louis, pulling to within 17 points of…
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Testing and Don Prudhomme Movie Night Highlight Stampede of Speed Day 6

In advance of the 36th annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the historic Texas Motorplex over two dozen professional teams took to the all-concrete track on Wednesday to prepare for the fourth Countdown race.
07 Oct 2021
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John Force
In advance of the 36th annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the historic Texas Motorplex over two dozen professional teams took to the all-concrete track on Wednesday to prepare for the fourth Countdown race.  Teams were able to make passes…
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Taking control? Matt Hagan opens up biggest points lead in Funny Car in months heading to Dallas

As close as the Funny Car points race has been all season, Matt Hagan — along with an assist from Tommy Johnson Jr. — is suddenly threatening to run away with a second straight title.
06 Oct 2021
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Matt Hagan
As close as the Funny Car points race has been all season, Matt Hagan — along with an assist from Tommy Johnson Jr. — is suddenly threatening to run away with a second straight title. That’s at least what it seems like after he opened up a 59-…
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John Baker takes Pro Mod $25,000 top prize in Stampede of Speed Shootout

The inaugural NHRA Texas Stampede of Speed Shootout concluded with John Baker, driving Jim Whiteley’s ’63 Corvette Pro Mod, taking top honors and $25,000 for winning the Pro Mod Shootout.
06 Oct 2021
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John Baker
The inaugural NHRA Texas Stampede of Speed Shootout concluded with John Baker, driving Jim Whiteley’s ’63 Corvette Pro Mod, taking top honors and $25,000 for winning the Pro Mod Shootout. Stevie “Fast” Jackson was the No. 1 qualifier of the event…
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Greg Anderson inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson was inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Oct. 5. Anderson is the most decorated Pro Stock driver on the current NHRA tour with 97 career wins.
05 Oct 2021
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Greg Anderson  inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson was inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Oct. 5.   "This is beyond an honor," said Anderson. "I didn't even think my name was in the hat, so I was really surprised. To have…
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Crew chief Mike Green will return to Davis Motorsports for 2022 season

World championship-winning crew chief Mike Green will return to the Davis Motorsports/Justin Ashley Top Fuel team for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
05 Oct 2021
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Mike Green
World championship-winning crew chief Mike Green will return to the Davis Motorsports team for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  The Smart Sanitizer Top Fuel dragster powered by Vita C-Shot will once again be driven by…
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Nitro Side Show, big-money match races start action for Stampede of Speed

05 Oct 2021
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Stampede of Speed
Stampede of Speed racing action got underway Monday night with a variety of race cars, Top Fuel Harleys and music from country musician Scott Sturgeon as the Texas Motorplex hosted the Scott Palmer Nitro Side Show. The show was scheduled to…
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Opening weekend of Texas Motorplex Stampede of Speed a major success

The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex, home of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, roared out of the gate with a Cattle Drive through downtown Waxahachie on Friday followed by a massive full day of festivals and music on Sunday.
04 Oct 2021
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Stampede of Speed
The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex, home of the 36th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, roared out of the gate with a Cattle Drive through downtown Waxahachie on Friday followed by a massive full day of festivals and music on…
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Factory Stock champ Aaron Stanfield now eyeing Pro Stock title

Aaron Stanfield recently clinched his second-straight title in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown. Now he's got his sights set on winning the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock crown.
04 Oct 2021
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Bagwell, Gambardella, Mocny, Crosby take Division 2 Summit championships

Joseph Bagwell, Tony Gambardella, Michale Mocny, and Erik Crosby won Division 2 championships at the Summit Series Finals at Atlanta Dragway and earned berths to the National Championships in Las Vegas.
03 Oct 2021
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Division 2 Summit
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Joseph Bagwell, Hendersonville, N.C., '67 Chevy Nova, 4.881, 137.75  def. Willis Brown, , , dragster,…
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Cumming, Caissie, Wilber, and Sheran earns Division 1 Summit Series berths

Theresa Cumming, Dan Caissie, Russ Wilber, and Adam Sheran scored wins at Northeast Division NHRA Summit Racing Series finals at Lebanon Valley Raceway to earn berths in the National Championships in Las Vegas.
02 Oct 2021
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Division 1 Summit Series Finals
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Theresa Cumming, Milton, N.H., '00 Dragster, 7.869, 168.62  def. Randy Krause, Orefield, Pa., '00…
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Brundage, Phillips, Hairfield, Pollitt claim Division 7 Summit Series titles

Michael Brundage, Roger Phillips, Gary Hairfield, and Clay Pollitt collected wins at the 2021 Division 7 Summit Series Finals at Sacramento Raceway and will represent the division at the National Championship race in Las Vegas in October.
02 Oct 2021
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Division 7 Summit Series Finals
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Michael Brundage, Palo Cedro, Calif., '01 Sarmento Drags, 5.052, 135.20  def. Mark Simonian, Sanger,…
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Emmonses, Hickey lead champions at Division 4 Thunder Valley race

Brothers Terry and Jerry Emmons and Adam Hickey led the list of champions at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
01 Oct 2021
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Adam Hickey, Ponchatoula, La., '07 Dragster, B/DA, 6.839…
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Fricke, Gordon, Billingsley lead winners at second race of WWTR doubleheader

Jackie Fricke, Doug Gordon, and David Billingsley led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in actionwith a doubleheader season finale at World Wide Technology Raceway.
01 Oct 2021
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Division 3
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.240, 276.75  def.…
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