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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America expands motorsports footprint to NHRA

Toyota’s NHRA drivers will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America during the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports division, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR).
28 Jan 2022
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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America
Toyota’s NHRA drivers, as well as those competing in the Formula DRIFT and GT4 series, will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America during the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports…
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Joe Barlam, Rahn Tobler provide a wealth of knowledge for Austin Prock's return

A chance to work with up-and-coming Austin Prock was enough to lure Rahn Tobler out of retirement as he joins Joe Barlam on the Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist team.
27 Jan 2022
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Camrie Caruso sounds off on her upcoming Pro Stock debut

After spending much of the winter testing and learning the ins and outs of NHRA Pro Stock racing, Camrie Caruso is preparing to make her long-awaited NHRA debut in Pomona. in our latest NHRA Skype interview, Caruso is joined by Greg Livingston of Powerbuilt Tools to discuss their recent partnership.
27 Jan 2022
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Preview the new season with the first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine

The first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA members around the globe. The kickoff issue includes an extensive season preview for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
27 Jan 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster
Read the new issue The first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA members…
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Montana Brand/RMT return as primary sponsor of Austin Prock-driven JFR car

John Force Racing has announced the return of Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist as a primary sponsor for Austin Prock’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
27 Jan 2022
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Austin Prock
John Force Racing has announced the return of Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist as a primary sponsor for Austin Prock’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  Owned by Frank Tiegs — also the owner…
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Sick Week drag and drive event rolls through NHRA Southeast Division member tracks

Historic Gainesville Raceway is among four NHRA Member tracks to host Sick Week, a drag and drive event featuring the world’s fastest street cars.
25 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tom Bailey
A week-long drag racing event billed as the ‘hardest vacation you’ll ever take’ is coming to Florida and Georgia in February when Sick Week, presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, brings 350 of America’s quickest street cars to four NHRA member tracks…
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Simpson Performance Products named presenting sponsor of NHRA Safety Safari

The NHRA has announced a multiyear partnership with Simpson Performance Products, which will become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Safety Safari for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
25 Jan 2022
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NHRA Safety Safari
The NHRA has announced a multiyear partnership with Simpson Performance Products, which will become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Safety Safari for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Known as NHRA’s first responders, the NHRA Safety…
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Monster Energy, Flav-R-Pac sign multi-year extension with John Force Racing

Monster Energy and Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables will continue to share primary sponsorship of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster after the signing of a multiyear extension with John Force Racing.
25 Jan 2022
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John Force Racing
Monster Energy and Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables will continue to share primary sponsorship of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster.  After a successful 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season that featured 12 No. 1…
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NHRA announces eight-race 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule

NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's Hot Rod Reunions.
24 Jan 2022
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NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature thrilling racing action, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing,…
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DSR expands Factory Stock Showdown program with addition of Warren Walcher

Don Schumacher Racing has added a third team to its 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series lineup with the addition of Warren Walcher to the organization’s championship-winning program.
24 Jan 2022
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Warren Walcher
Don Schumacher Racing has added a third team to its 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series lineup with the addition of Warren Walcher to the organization’s championship-winning program. Walcher, who will campaign a third 2021…
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Tickets now on sale for prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is set to take place Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
24 Jan 2022
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Indy
Tickets are now on sale for the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is set to take place Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The race serves as the 16th of 22…
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Alex Laughlin will compete in Pro Stock with Powerbuilt Tools at first two races

Alex Laughlin, who made his Top Fuel debut last season, will be back in a Pro Stock car for the first two stops of the 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series with Powerbuilt Tools as the primary sponsor on the Prusiensky Racing Dodge Dart. Laughlin still plans to compete in Top Fuel later this season.
21 Jan 2022
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Alex Laughlin
Alex Laughlin, who made his Top Fuel debut last season, will be back in a Pro Stock car for the first two stops of the 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series.  Laughlin, four-time NHRA national event winner, will start the season in Pomona,…
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Bartone Bros. Racing adds Talon Air, road racing team to stable

Talon Air, an industry-leading private jet service company, has partnered with three-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion team owner Tony Bartone and the Bartone Bros. Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car.
21 Jan 2022
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Bartone Bros. Racing
Talon Air, an industry-leading private jet service company, has partnered with three-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion team owner Tony Bartone and the Bartone Bros. Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car. With race schedules that span from Pomona,…
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Powerbuilt Tools to ride with Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso in Pomona, Phoenix

Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will begin her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series professional career with Powerbuilt Tools sponsoring her Chevrolet Camaro at the historic Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and NHRA Arizona Nationals.
21 Jan 2022
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Camrie Caruso
Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will begin her NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional career with a lot of power under the hood and all over her Jerry Haas-built Chevrolet Camaro. With new crew chief Jim Yates calling the shots, Caruso…
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Sportsman standout Jeff Taylor enters 2022 in hot pursuit of career win No. 50

As he reflects on his incredible career, four-time world champion Jeff Taylor is focused on an emotional and important milestone, career win No. 50.
21 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jeff Taylor
Jeff Taylor took only a few minutes to savor his most recent victory at the season-ending 2021 Auto Club NHRA Finals before his thoughts drifted to his next victory, and what it will ultimately mean to him.   With 49 wins, Taylor is on the…
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Vance & Hines boosts Pro Stock Motorcycle contingency program

Vance & Hines has announced its largest and most extensive contingency support program for motorcycle racers, including riders in the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category.
21 Jan 2022
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Karen Stoffer
Vance & Hines has announced its largest and most extensive contingency support program for motorcycle racers, including riders in the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category. The contingency sponsorships, offered in partnership with…
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Freshly ground, polished, and prepped racing surface will await Pomona racers

Ahead of the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, the racing surface at Auto Club Pomona Raceway has been freshly ground and polished and ready to be prepped.
20 Jan 2022
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Pomona
Racers attending the 62nd Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will be greeted with a freshly ground, polished, and prepped racing surface that figures to help racers achieve both improved performances and consistent…
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Buddy Hull purchases Wilkerson Top Fuel operation to run in 2022 campaign

Second-year Top Fuel driver Buddy Hull has purchased Tim Wilkerson's Top Fuel operation and will run seven or eight events this season with Wilkerson tuning.
20 Jan 2022
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Buddy Hull
Second-year Top Fuel driver Buddy Hull, who finished No. 14 in points in Top Fuel during his rookie season last year, will be back in action during the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series driving a Tim Wilkerson-tuned Top Fuel dragster. …
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Popular pro Terry McMillen announces return with Dan Mercier Racing

Past NHRA U.S. Nationals winner Terry McMillen will race part-time schedule of Top Fuel events during the 2022 season as a part of Dan Mercier Racing.
19 Jan 2022
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Terry McMillen
The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season will see another familiar face in the Top Fuel ranks as fan favorite and 2018 NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel winner Terry McMillen rejoins a crowded and competitive Top Fuel field after announcing that he…
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2022 NHRA Super Stock and Stock Class Eliminations schedule set

NHRA officials have announced a full schedule of Super Stock and Stock class eliminations for 2022. Competitors will get a chance to race for the coveted class NHRA Wally in each division within the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.  
18 Jan 2022
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Class Eliminations
NHRA officials have announced a full schedule of Super Stock and Stock class eliminations for 2022. Super Stock and Stock competitors will get a chance to race for the coveted class NHRA Wally in each division within the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
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Points structure revisions announced for Top Alcohol classes

NHRA officials have announced two revisions to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national and regional points structure for the 2022 season for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors.
18 Jan 2022
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Top Alcohol
NHRA officials have announced two revisions to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national and regional points structure for the 2022 season for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors. Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol…
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Phillips Connect to start 2022 NHRA season with Justin Ashley Racing

Justin Ashley Racing has announced a primary sponsorship agreement with Phillips Connect, a national leader in semi-trailer tracking and sensor technologies, to begin the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
18 Jan 2022
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Justin Ashley Racing
Justin Ashley Racing has announced a primary sponsorship agreement with Phillips Connect, a national leader in semi-trailer tracking and sensor technologies, to begin the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  The wide-ranging…
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NHRA teams prepare to head to Phoenix for 2022 preseason testing

The stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will begin preparing for the 2022 season as Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix hosts the PRO Nitro Spring Training test session Feb.10-12. 
17 Jan 2022
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preseason testing
The stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will begin preparing for their pursuits of Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock world championships from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix during the PRO Nitro Spring Training…
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Eileen Daniels, a Midwest icon, NHRA mainstay, and friend to all, passes away

Eileen Daniels, who with her late husband, former Division 3 Director Bob Daniels, became a mainstay of NHRA Drag Racing in the Midwest and shepherds for Indianapolis Raceway Park, and later became a huge part of NHRA’s Hot Rod Reunion and nostalgia exhibitions, died Jan. 14.
14 Jan 2022
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Eileen Daniels
Eileen Daniels, who with her late husband, former Division 3 Director Bob Daniels, became a mainstay of NHRA Drag Racing in the Midwest and shepherds for Indianapolis Raceway Park, died Jan. 14. She was 86. Daniels has seen NHRA grow to become…
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Dodge//SRT and Mopar partner with Tony Stewart Racing for 2022 NHRA season

Dodge//SRT and Mopar have announced their support of Tony Stewart Racing as the primary sponsors for Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett and three-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan in TSR’s inaugural 2022 NHRA season. 
14 Jan 2022
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Tony Stewart Racing
Dodge//SRT and Mopar have announced their support of the newest team in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR). Dodge//SRT and Mopar will be primary sponsors for Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett and three-time Funny Car…
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Cruz Pedregon will compete in famed Chili Bowl dirt midget event on Friday

Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon will turn corners this Friday after accepting an invitation to race in the famed Chili Bowl dirt midget race on Friday night.
13 Jan 2022
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Cruz Pedregon
Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon will turn corners this Friday after accepting an invitation to race in the famed Chili Bowl dirt midget race on Friday night. Pedregon will be at the wheel of Ryan Hall’s #79M Express Car Wash of…
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Steve Jackson sounds off on his internet persona: "I really like being an idiot"

Pro Mod's Steve Jackson joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype from Bahrain to discuss his off-season testing program, the new NHRA PRo Mod rules, and his expanding social media presence.
12 Jan 2022
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NHRA names Denso as title sponsor of 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Denso is the new title rights sponsor of the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 22-24. The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals is the second stop of the annual NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Western Swing.
11 Jan 2022
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
Denso is the new title rights sponsor of the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 22-24.  The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second stop of the annual NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Western Swing, is a highlight for racers and…
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After great 2021, Josh Hart and crew chief Ron Douglas anxious to see what happens next

In their first season together, Josh Hart and crew chief Ron Douglas won a pair of Top Fuel races. Now, they're preparing for a full season with an eye towards the Camping World NHRA championship.
10 Jan 2022
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Racers, fans eagerly anticipating 2022 season launch at Winternationals

Racers and race fans alike are getting excited for the kickoff of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, which launches NHRA’s 71st season Feb. 17-20 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
07 Jan 2022
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Winternationals
Racers and race fans alike are getting excited for the kickoff of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series which launches NHRA’s 71st season Feb. 17 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club…
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