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Longtime NHRA announcer and Sportsman racer Bob Unkefer passes away

Longtime NHRA Division 4 announcer and Sportsman racer Bob Unkefer passed away on April 11. He was 68.
11 Apr 2022
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Bob Unkefer
Longtime NHRA Division 4 announcer and Sportsman racer Bob Unkefer passed away on April 11. He was 68. Unkefer, who grew up in Liberty, Mo., began attending events at Kansas City International Raceway, where he first began racing and announcing.…
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Stanfield claims Super Stock victory again at Texas Sportsman Challenge

Greg Stanfield claimed his second straight Super Stock win in his third straight Division 4 final-round appearance at the Texas Sportsman Challenge at Houston Raceway Park.
10 Apr 2022
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Houston
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Texas Sportsman Challenge: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Chase Williams, Carthage, Texas, '14 dragster, B/ED, 6.921, 164.15…
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Angie Smith on Gainesville final, "I was pretty confident going in."

Angie Smith rod her Denso Buell to the Pro Stock Motorcycle final in Gainesville on the strength of a career-best 6.72 and a string of 200-mph runs.
08 Apr 2022
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Angie Smith
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Severance, Gordon win again at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

A week after winning the Four-Wide Nationals, Joey Severance and Doug Gordon were back in the winner's circle at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway at the Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.
08 Apr 2022
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Doug Gordon
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 Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore.,  5.311, 274.22…
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Watch this weekend's Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
07 Apr 2022
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Houston Raceway Park
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Rooftec,…
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PPG renews Tasca Racing sponsorship for 2022 NHRA Camping World season

PPG has renewed its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2022 NHRA season. The team’s Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car will display PPG’s colorful livery at the NHRA New England Nationals and the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
07 Apr 2022
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Bob Tasca III
PPG has renewed its sponsorship of the Tasca Racing team for the 2022 NHRA season. The team’s Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car will display PPG’s colorful livery at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H., and the Pep Boys…
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NHRA set to close out Houston Raceway Park in style with SpringNationals

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to make its final appearance at Houston Raceway Park, closing out a long and illustrious history at the legendary track on April 22-24 with the 35th annual NHRA SpringNationals.
06 Apr 2022
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Houston Raceway Park
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to make its final appearance at Houston Raceway Park, closing out a long and illustrious history at the legendary track on April 22-24 with the 35th annual NHRA SpringNationals. The final NHRA…
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Lee, Bates, and Fournier repeat winners at Sacramento Heritage race

Forget the Magnificent 7. Get ready for the Triumphant Trio. Currently, Dustin Lee in Nostalgia Eliminator 1, Kin Bates in A/Fuel, and Don Fournier in D/Gas are simply unbeatable in NHRA Heritage Racing Series competition.
05 Apr 2022
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Sacramento Heritage race
Forget the Magnificent 7. Get ready for the Triumphant Trio.  Currently, Dustin Lee in Nostalgia Eliminator 1, Kin Bates in A/Fuel, and Don Fournier in D/Gas are simply unbeatable in NHRA Heritage Racing Series competition. All are defending…
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NHRA fans have the chance to bid on Treasures from the NHRA Vault collection

Treasures from the NHRA Vault, an amazing collection of artifacts from the history of the sport of hot rodding, are now up for auction here in an unprecedented online auction event this April and May via Mecum On Time.
05 Apr 2022
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Treasures from the NHRA Vault
Treasures from the NHRA Vault, an amazing collection of artifacts from the history of the sport of hot rodding, are now up for auction here in an…
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NHRA Four Wide Nationals Sunday preview

After two intense days of qualifying at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the fields are set for final eliminations at the NHRA Four Wide Nationals
03 Apr 2022
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Las Vegas
NHRA Four Wide racing is nothing if not unpredictable so it stands to reason there will be plenty of surprises as eliminations get underway at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. There was plenty of shuffling during qualifying on Friday and…
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Former NHRA Chief Starter (1996-2011) Rick Stewart passes away

Former NHRA Chief Starter Rick Stewart, who inherited the role from the only guy to have ever held it before him, Buster Couch, passed away April 1.
01 Apr 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Remembering NHRA Chief Starter Rick Stewart 19
Former NHRA Chief Starter Rick Stewart, who inherited the role from the only guy to have ever held it before him, Buster Couch, passed away April 1. He was 80. Despite never winning a national event in his nine-year Top Fuel career, Rick Stewart…
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Karen Stoffer discusses record-setting Gainesville weekend

Following her performance at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which included a win and the three quickest runs in the history of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, Karen Stoffer joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss the best weekend of her career.
31 Mar 2022
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Karen Stoffer
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Jim Oberhofer named crew chief on Clay Millican Parts Plus Top Fueler

Stringer Performance will have a new crew chief when it rolls into the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Las Vegas as Jim Oberhofer will take over the tuning on the Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican for the remainder of the 2022 season.
30 Mar 2022
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Jim Oberhofer
Stringer Performance will have a new crew chief when it rolls into the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Las Vegas as Jim Oberhofer will take over the tuning on the Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican for the remainder of the…
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Robert Hight on Las Vegas four-wide event: "This is a good one to win"

Robert Hight joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his strong start to the 2022 season, his affinity for four-wide racing, and his prospects for a fourth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car title.
30 Mar 2022
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Robert Hight
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Camrie Caruso will rep Air Flow Research, SCAT, and Procar in Las Vegas

Pro Stock rookie driver Camrie Caruso will experience the Las Vegas NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time with a new-look Chevrolet Camaro featuring the branding of Air Flow Research (AFR), SCAT Crankshafts, and Procar by SCAT.
29 Mar 2022
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Camrie Caruso
Pro Stock rookie driver Camrie Caruso will experience the Las Vegas NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time with a new-look Chevrolet Camaro featuring the branding of Air Flow Research (AFR), SCAT Crankshafts, and Procar by SCAT. Caruso has…
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Michigan's Milan Dragway joins NHRA member track lineup in Division 3

Milan Dragway is the latest addition to the NHRA Member Track Network. Located in Milan, Mich., the track is co-owned and operated by Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock.
29 Mar 2022
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Milan Dragway
Milan Dragway is the latest addition to the NHRA Member Track Network. Located in Milan, Mich., the track is co-owned and operated by Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock.  Merlo and Bullock obtained ownership of the property at the end of…
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Racing Electronics extend Official Radio Communications partnership through 2024

NHRA and Racing Electronics have teamed up to announce the renewal of Racing Electronics as the Official Radio Communications of NHRA.
28 Mar 2022
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Racing Electronics
NHRA and Racing Electronics have teamed up to announce the renewal of Racing Electronics as the Official Radio Communications of NHRA. Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Racing Electronics is the trusted 2-way radio communication provider for most…
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Amalie joins McMillen, Mercier Racing; McMillen to make season debut in Virginia

Amalie Motor Oil will join Dan Mercier Racing as an associate sponsor on the Mercier Racing Top Fuel dragster to be driven this year by two-time NHRA winner Terry McMillen and will also be an associate sponsor on the Mercier Racing A/Fuel Dragster driven by Dan Mercier.
28 Mar 2022
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Terry McMillen
Amalie Motor Oil will join Dan Mercier Racing as an associate sponsor on the Mercier Racing Top Fuel dragster to be driven this year by two-time NHRA winner Terry McMillen. Amalie will also be an associate sponsor on the Mercier Racing A/Fuel…
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Pep Boys to sponsor Top Fuel points leader Mike Salinas at several 2022 events

Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks, is partnering with NHRA Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas at several events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule this year. 
27 Mar 2022
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Mike Salinas
Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires recently announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks, is partnering with NHRA Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas at several events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule…
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Stanfields double up at Division 4 Lucas Oil event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park

Greg Stanfield won in Super Stock and son Aaron in Top Dragster to top the list of winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
26 Mar 2022
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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 Jeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '08 Cobalt, B/AA, 7.042,…
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Final NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park to take place in 2023

The final NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season as Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park finishes its run on the NHRA circuit.
25 Mar 2022
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Arizona Nationals
The final NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season as Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park finishes its run on the NHRA circuit. After providing nearly 40 years of drag racing excitement and…
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New National Dragster issue packed with features, Phoenix and Gainesville coverge

The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA Arizona nationals and Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and packed with other features on NHRA racers, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
24 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
Read the digital issue The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA Arizona nationals…
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Bob Tasca III expands partnership with BG Products at Las Vegas race, two others

Bob Tasca III will return to defend his win at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, and this time around he will be in a BG Products-wrapped Ford Mustang in the first of three races with the company in 2022.
24 Mar 2022
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Bob Tasca III
Bob Tasca III will return to defend his win at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas on April 1–3, and this time around he will be in a BG Products-wrapped Ford Mustang in the first of three races with the company in 2022. BG Products, Inc…
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Camrie Caruso discusses her hot start in Pro Stock and her first four-wide race

Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss her hot start, her growing list of marketing partners, and the preparation for her first four-wide event in Las Vegas.
24 Mar 2022
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Camrie Caruso
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Sportsman winner Allen Firestone

23 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Following a runner-up finish at the 2021 U.S. Nationals, Allen Firestone claimed his third career national event title when he stopped Freddy Perkins in the final of Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. Firestone aced the final…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Dragster winner Wayne Landry

23 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Two years ago, Wayne Landry won the NHRA Southern Nationals Top Dragster title in a race that was contested at Gainesville Raceway. Landry scored again in Gainesville with a final-round win against Clint Riley. Landry didn’t leave much margin…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Gas winner Kevin MacNicol

23 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kevin MacNicol made good in his first national event final-round appearance, making the four-hour trek up Interstate 75 pay off with a thrilling final-round victory over fellow Floridian Frank Altilio. After a near-even launch, MacNicol eked…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Comp winner Hugh Meeks III

23 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Hugh Meeks III collected career win No. 3 and his first since scoring a pair of Super Stock wins in 2005, putting together a stout package consisting of a .010 reaction and an 8.909 to force three-time Gatornationals winner Sherman Adcock Jr.…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Stock winner Jeff Strickland

23 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Following his win over Ron Urquhart in the final round of Stock, Jeff Strickland now has four Gatornationals victories in six final rounds. Strickland drove his COPO Camaro to the win with a 9.161 on his 9.17 dial. Urquhart, who won back-to-…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Stock winner Pete D’Agnolo

23 Mar 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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After winning a pair of national events in Comp last season, Pete D’Agnolo returned to the winner’s circle with an impressive performance in Super Stock. D’Agnolo ran his record to a perfect 4-0 in finals with a narrow victory over Billy Ryan…
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