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Canada’s Cape Breton Dragway joins NHRA member track lineup

Cape Breton Dragway, seeded in Sydney, Nova Scotia, joins NHRA’s extensive roster of member tracks. The track hosts events featuring competition in Super Pro, Street, and Jr. Dragster racing. 
06 Jan 2022
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Cape Breton Dragway
Cape Breton Dragway, seeded in Sydney, Nova Scotia, joins NHRA’s extensive roster of member tracks.  A group of Canadian drag racing enthusiasts formed the Cape Breton Drag Racing Association and began the search for a location to host drag…
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Veteran crew chief Tommy DeLago added to Davis Motorsports team

Tommy DeLago, who previously enjoyed success as a crew member and crew chief with Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon, Shawn Langdon, and Alexis DeJoria, has been added to the Davis Motorsports team. DeLago will be assisting crew chief Mike Green and driver Justin Ashley, the 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year.
04 Jan 2022
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Tommy DeLago
Tommy DeLago, who previously enjoyed success as a crew member and crew chief with Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon, Shawn Langdon, and Alexis DeJoria, has been added to the Davis Motorsports team. DeLago will be assisting crew chief Mike Green and driver…
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Tech Talk, Episode 1 with Lonnie Grim and Brian Lohnes

The first episode of NHRA Tech Talk, a new, recurring live show, featured a conversation with NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and host Brian Lohnes entered around the NHRA's exciting new Factory X category and rules changes for the 2022 season.
04 Jan 2022
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Tech Talk
The first episode of NHRA Tech Talk, a new, recurring live show, featured a conversation with NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim and host Brian Lohnes entered around the NHRA's exciting new Factory X category and rules changes for the 2022…
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10 things to look for as NHRA heads into the 2022 season

There is a lot happening as NHRA speeds into what figures to be a very promising 2022 season, but we’ve managed to lock down 10 noteworthy storylines that every race fan should be following.
03 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Steve Torrence
There is a lot happening as NHRA speeds into what figures to be a very promising 2022 season, but we’ve managed to lock down 10 noteworthy storylines that every race fan should be following. AN EPIC TOP FUEL POINTS BATTLE Steve…
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Kyle Koretsky: The high expectations and pressure that come with every Pro Stock race

In his second season, Koretsky comes to the starting line with more confidence as a driver, more power under the hood, and even higher expectations for the team's success.
03 Jan 2022
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Kyle Koretsky on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show
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Bobby Bode plans on 11 Funny Car races in 2022

Bode talks about making the transition from crewmember to driver, and what we can expect from this sophomore in college as he enters his sophomore year of NHRA Camping World drag racing
03 Jan 2022
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Bobby Bode plans on 11 Funny Car races in 2022
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More details on NHRA Factory X exhibition class presented by Holley announced at PRI Show

NHRA has announced a Factory X (FX) exhibition racing class for the 2022 season. Known as NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, the FX category will bridge the gap between Factory Stock Showdown and Pro Stock.
03 Jan 2022
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More details on NHRA Factory X presented by Holley announced at PRI Show
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In-N-Out Burger named title sponsor of In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

NHRA and In-N-Out Burger have announced that In-N-Out Burger, California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand, has been named the title sponsor of both the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and the In-N-Out NHRA Finals as part of an exciting multiyear partnership that begins during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. season.
01 Jan 2022
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In-N-Out Burger,
NHRA and In-N-Out Burger have announced that In-N-Out Burger, California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand, has been named the title sponsor of both the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and the In-N-Out NHRA Finals as part of an exciting multiyear…
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NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim on 2022 NHRA Pro Mod rule changes

Have a Pro Mod car, or looking to build one for 2022? The NHRA has updated some of its rules to make the class more accessible and allow screw-type supercharged engines into the class.
27 Dec 2021
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NHRA National Tech Director Lonnie Grim on 2022 NHRA Pro Mod rule changes
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the NHRA staff

The staff of the NHRA wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the fans, sponsors, race teams, racetracks, and other supporters of the NHRA.
25 Dec 2021
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Simpson announced new NHRA Safety Safari partnership for 2022

Simpson Performance Products, a division on Holley, announced at the 2021 PRI Show that it would be partnering with the NHRA's iconic Safety Safari to provide the protective equipment for the men and women that watch over the world's quickest drag racers.
24 Dec 2021
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Simpson announced new NHRA Safety Safari partnership for 2022
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Scag Power Equipment makes NHRA debut, joins Tony Schumacher in 2022

Tony Schumacher is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the dragstrip in 2022, and with the help of Scag Power Equipment, Schumacher is ready to mow down the competition and make a bid for a category-best ninth world championship.
21 Dec 2021
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Scag Power Equipment
Tony Schumacher, the most decorated Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the dragstrip in 2022 and, with the help of Scag Power Equipment, Schumacher is ready to mow down the competition and make a bid for…
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Chevrolet fetes Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson with prestigious Cross Flag Award

Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. Vice President, Motorsports and Performance, presented NHRA Camping World Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson with the prestigious Chevrolet Cross Flag Award to salute his banner 2021 season.
20 Dec 2021
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Greg Anderson
From being inducted into the North Carolina Motorsports Hall of Fame to passing mentor Warren Johnson for the most career Pro Stock victories to claiming his fifth Pro Stock championship, the 2021 NHRA season “has been one for the ages,” said Greg…
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Tickets on sale for NHRA's return to Richmond for 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place May 13-15 at Virginia Motorsports Park. It is the seventh race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and will be the NHRA’s first trip to the fan-favorite facility near Richmond since 2019.
20 Dec 2021
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals, which takes place May 13-15 at Virginia Motorsports Park. It is the seventh race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and will be the NHRA’s first trip to the fan-…
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How Clay Millican has stayed above the fray in the craziest offseason in history

Millican returns to Top Fuel in 2022 with the same crew chief, the same team, and the same partners—but concedes that's unusual this year. Hear what he says about staffing, rivalries, and why all of the changes are great for the sport.
19 Dec 2021
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How Clay Millican has stayed above the fray in the craziest offseason in history
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Cruz Pedregon says, "We left some crumbs on the table in the [2021] countdown"

Pedregon talked about how his job as a team owner in the off-season is to put the parts and pieces in place, to "write the big checks," and to expand the team's capabilities and consistency.
17 Dec 2021
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Cruz Pedregon NHRA on FOX Stage 2021 PRI Show
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NHRA President Glen Cromwell previews incredible 2022 season for racers and fans

At the 2021 PRI Show, Glen Cromwell highlights the roadmap to a successful 2022 race season, and how it actually began with the racing community coming together in 2020 as we'd never seen before.
17 Dec 2021
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NHRA President Glen Cromwell previews the incredible 2022 racing season
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5-time Pro Stock champ Greg Anderson celebrates with trip to 2021 PRI Show

A true car guy, Anderson came to the 2021 PRI Show to see the latest machine tools, engine parts, and race car technology. He also sat down with Brian Lohnes to review the discipline required to achieve this level of success in Pro Stock.
16 Dec 2021
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5-time Pro Stock Champ Greg Anderson
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Alexis DeJoria had a breakout 2021 season; ready for GR Supra Funny Car in 2022

DeJoria had a season filled with semifinal-round appearances, number one qualifiers, and factored into the 2021 Funny Car championship. The only thing she's changing for next year is getting an awesome new Toyota Funny Car body.
15 Dec 2021
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Alexis DeJoria had a breakout 2021 season; ready for 2022 GR Supra Funny Car
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Tim Kulungian on the excruciating start to the WAR Pro Stock Motorcycle team's 2021 season

Crew chief and tuner for Jerry Savoie and Karren Stoffer, Kulungian spoke openly on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show about the painful challenges the White Alligator Racing team bikes went through all season long.
15 Dec 2021
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Antron Brown and Lucas Oil announced Top Fuel partnership at the 2021 PRI Show

Antron Brown says, "It's good to go back to our family," as he realigns his 2022 team with his Lucas Oil.
15 Dec 2021
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Antron Brown and Lucas Oil announced Top Fuel partnership at PRI
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Leah Pruett and Tony Stewart on the busiest offseason of their lives

New team. New marriage. New shop. Leah and Tony talked about prepping for the 2022 season and living in a motorhome in front of their shop while on the NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show.
13 Dec 2021
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Leah Pruett and Tony Stewart on the busiest offseason of their lives
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Tickets on sale for upcoming 2022 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, which takes place July 29-31 at Pacific Raceway as part of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and marks NHRA’s first trip to the scenic facility near Seattle since 2019.
13 Dec 2021
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Seattle
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, which takes place July 29-31 at Pacific Raceway as part of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and marks NHRA’s first trip to the scenic facility near…
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Saturday

Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
11 Dec 2021
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Bobby Bode 2021 PRI Show
  The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
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Ron Capps will take on dual role of team owner and driver beginning in 2022

Two-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion Ron Capps has announced the launch of Ron Capps Motorsports, with Capps as team owner and driver of the NAPA Auto Parts entry in 2022. Dean Antonelli and John Medlen will serve as co-crew chiefs.
10 Dec 2021
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps has been teasing the news for weeks, but on Friday afternoon at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Indianapolis, the two-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion made it official,…
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Caruso family taps past world champ Jim Yates as Pro Stock crew chief

Third-generation drag racer Camrie Caruso has hired past world champ Jim Yates to serve as crew chief on the 2022 Caruso Family Racing Pro Stock Camaro.
10 Dec 2021
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Jim Yates
Third-generation drag racer Camrie Caruso’s bid to shake up NHRA Pro Stock racing as just the second woman to race for the season championship got a big boost Friday with the announcement that Jim Yates will serve as crew chief on the 2022 Caruso…
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Friday

Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
10 Dec 2021
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Friday
  The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show—Thursday

Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
10 Dec 2021
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show
  The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
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Lucas Oil returns to NHRA nitro ranks with backing of AB Motorsports team

Longtime motorsports industry supporter Lucas Oil Products, Inc., has joined three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports team as its official lubricants partner for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
09 Dec 2021
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Antron Brown
Longtime motorsports industry supporter Lucas Oil Products, Inc., has joined three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports team as its official lubricants partner for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.…
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show

Racers, race fans, enthusiasts, and businesses will gather at the 2021 PRI Trade Show Dec. 9-11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
09 Dec 2021
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Watch Live! NHRA on FOX stage at the 2021 PRI Show
  The 2021 PRI Show marks the motorsports industry’s first and largest in-person business gathering since the pandemic. Exhibitors will showcase the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers…
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