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NHRA nitro stars eager to return to Sonoma Raceway after two-year absence

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Sonoma Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals, and Top Fuel's Clay Millican hopes to make up for a near-miss the last time he and his fellow competitors raced there in 2019.
22 Jul 2021
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Clay Millican
Two years ago, Clay Millican was less than three feet away from picking up his first victory at scenic Sonoma Raceway. The popular Top Fuel driver lost in the final round in agonizing fashion in 2019, and two years later, Millican will…
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Tony Stewart will drive 170-mph electric Cobra Jet 1400 at Winternationals

Three-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart recently made some laps in the low-8-second, 170-mph Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 at zMAX Dragway and also will drive the electric-powered Ford at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
20 Jul 2021
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Tony Stewart
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Points leader Jose Gonzalez rolls to win at Bandimere Speedway

Jose Gonzalez continued his standout season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at Bandimere Speedway.
18 Jul 2021
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Jose Gonzalez
Jose Gonzalez continued his standout season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at Bandimere Speedway. The race was the fifth event of the 2021 E3 Spark…
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Stephen Bell takes Factory Stock Showdown win at Mile-High Nationals

Stephen Bell drove his Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals in front of a near record-setting crowd.
18 Jul 2021
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Stephen Bell
Stephen Bell drove his Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle from the No. 3 qualifier position at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals in front of a near record-setting crowd. Bell took out Doug…
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J.R. Gray walks away from Pro Mod crash at Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals

During the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil, J.R. Gray Jr.’s car made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to a stop. He exited the car under his own power.
17 Jul 2021
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D'Agnolo doubles at twin JEGS Speed Week events at National Trail Raceway

Peter D'Agnolo scored twice at National Trail Raceway, winning the JEGS SPORTSnationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division event.
17 Jul 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 National Trail Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.253, 278.17  def. Rich…
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Champions crowned at JDRL Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol

Camden Teel headlined the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft, outlasting the 6-9 age group to sweep the 2021 Conference Finals events in that category
17 Jul 2021
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Camden Teel Jr. Dragster
Camden Teel made it a clean sweep of 2021 Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 6-9 age group at the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft. Teel added the Eastern Conference Finals…
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Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Makes First Appearance at NHRA Mile-High Nationals

History will be made at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals this weekend when the competitors in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown race at Bandimere Speedway for the first time.
15 Jul 2021
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Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
For Chevrolet COPO Camaro and Dodge Mopar Challenger Drag Pak teams this will be their maiden runs on the mountainside at the historic track located 25 minutes west of Denver. The challenges of racing at altitude combined with the competitive nature…
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D'Agnolo, Decker, and Morris lead winners list at JEGS SPORTSnationals

Peter D'Agnolo grabbed the victory in Comp and was joined by a winner's list that also included Ricky Decker, T.C. Morris, as the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals raced to completion at National Trail Raceway.
15 Jul 2021
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The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Peter D'Agnolo, Rochester, N.Y., '10 Cobalt, D/SMA, 8.374, 148.64  def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 RED, C/…
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Bonfield Event Park becomes eighth NHRA member track in Canada

Bonfield Event Park in Ontario has become the eighth NHRA member track in Canada and the fifth within NHRA’s Division 1. It also marks NHRA’s 11th international location.
15 Jul 2021
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Bonfield Event Park
Bonfield Event Park in Ontario has become the eighth NHRA member track in Canada and the fifth within NHRA’s Division 1. It also marks NHRA’s 11th international location. Bonfield Event Park sees racing competition from cars, trucks, and sleds.…
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Watch the JEGS Speed Week doubleheader action for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and companion Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15.
15 Jul 2021
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JEGS Speed Week
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and companion Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15. Fans…
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Houston Raceway Park to end 35-year legacy after 2022 NHRA national event

NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event. NHRA is looking at other venues to fill the spot of the Houston event in future NHRA seasons. 
14 Jul 2021
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Houston Raceway Park
NHRA and Houston Raceway Park have teamed up to announce the final NHRA SpringNationals as the historic track will close following the 2022 event.  As NHRA looks to the future, the leadership team continues its conversations with Tulsa…
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Kalitta team, Head/Alexander test at Indy before heading out for Western Swing

Prior to heading out on the Western Swing, the Kalitta Motorsports entries of Doug Kalitta, Shawn Langdon, and J.R. Todd and the Blake Alexander-driven Funny Car of Jim Head tested at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
13 Jul 2021
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Alex Laughlin completes Top Fuel license requirements; will race in Denver

On Monday in Wichita, Kan., Alex Laughlin successfully completed the steps necessary to obtain his NHRA Top Fuel license, and he’s scheduled to make his official debut at this weekend’s Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Denver’s Bandimere Speedway.
13 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Alex Laughlin
On Monday in Wichita, Kan., Alex Laughlin successfully completed the steps necessary to obtain his NHRA Top Fuel license, and he’s scheduled to make his official debut at this weekend’s Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil at…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals to feature eight-car Mile High No Time Shootout

Fans who attend this week’s Dodge // SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway will have a chance to check out some of the world’s quickest street cars in the Mile-High No Time Shootout.
13 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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denver street car
Fans who attend this week’s Dodge // SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Bandimere Speedway will have a chance to check out some of the world’s quickest street cars in the Mile-High No Time Shootout. The unique event will…
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Watch the NHRA Jr. League Eastern Conference Finals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing, one of two crown jewels of the Summit Jr Drag Racing League, from Bristol Dragway for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins on Thursday, July 15.
13 Jul 2021
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Eastern Conference Finals
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Racing, one of two crown jewels of the Summit Jr Drag Racing League, from Bristol Dragway for free on …
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Tony Jurado ready to fulfill lifelong dream by competing in Funny Car in Somoma

Nostalgia Funny Car racer Tony Jurado is set to make his "big show" debut at the upcoming NHRA Sonoma Nationals. For the San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor, it's the culmination of a dream come true.
13 Jul 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tony Jurado
Nostalgia Funny Car racer Tony Jurado is set to make his "big show" debut in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the upcoming NHRA Sonoma Nationals. For the San Francisco Bay Area glass contractor, it's the culmination of a dream come true…
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Jim Dunn Racing kicks off Western Swing with support from Lescure Company

Longtime Jim Dunn Racing supporter Lescure Company will be the primary sponsor on the team’s Funny Car Jim Campbell-driven at the first two races of NHRA’s Western Swing in Denver and Sonoma.
12 Jul 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
Longtime Jim Dunn Racing supporter Lescure Company will be the primary sponsor on the team’s Jim Campbell-driven Funny Car at the first two races of NHRA’s Western Swing in Denver and Sonoma. The Northern California-based mechanical contracting…
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Hemi Under Glass, Little Red Fire Truck wheelstanders to perform in Pomona

The Hemi Under Glass and the Little Red Fire Truck wheelstanders of Mike Mantel will be performing at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, July 30–Aug. 1 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
12 Jul 2021
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Hemi Under Glass
The Hemi Under Glass and the Little Red Fire Truck wheelstanders of Mike Mantel will be performing at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com,  July 30–Aug. 1 at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals will return to Richmond in 2022

The 2021 Virginia NHRA Nationals has officially been canceled, but NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park have teamed up to announce May 13-15 as the triumphant return of the Virginia NHRA Nationals to Richmond in 2022.
12 Jul 2021
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park have teamed up to announce May 13-15, 2022, as the triumphant return of the Virginia NHRA Nationals to Richmond. Furthermore, due to a full second-half schedule and travel logistics, the 2021 Virginia NHRA…
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Chicago firefighter Chris King will debut in Funny Car at Mile-High Nationals

Chicago firefighter Chris King will make his NHRA professional debut in Funny Car at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver and will run Topeka and possibly Indy. 
12 Jul 2021
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Chris King
Chicago firefighter Chris King will make his professional debut July 16-18 at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver. King, who has experience in both Top Alcohol Funny Cars and Nostalgia Nitro Funny Cars, will pilot a Toyota for Mark…
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Famed Western Swing begins with traditional opener at Bandimere Speedway

The Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil on July 16-18 is the eighth event of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season and serves as the challenging and traditional starting point of the NHRA’s famed three-race Western Swing.
11 Jul 2021
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Denver
With 330-mph fire-breathing machines under the lights and the first nitro action in two years at Bandimere Speedway due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil on July 16-18 is sure to deliver a…
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Prepare for the magic of nighttime qualifying at the Winternationals

Nighttime qualifying will be among the many highlights as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series brings winter to Pomona this summer, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, July 30 – Aug. 1.
09 Jul 2021
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Pomona
  The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will bring winter to Pomona this summer, and fans are invited to celebrate the summer-themed Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com as it returns to sunny Southern…
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Lane, Lang both double up at Woodburn Dragstrip Division 6 doubleheader weekend

Cody Lane in Comp and Jody Lang in Super Stock collected wins at both events of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division doubleheader event at Woodburn Dragstrip.
09 Jul 2021
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.298, 273.05  def. Garrett Bateman…
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Ron Capps set to debut new NAPA Dodge during upcoming Western Swing

Looking for his first win of the season, Ron Capps and his NAPA team are preparing to debut a new chassis in Denver. In this video, co-crew chief Dean Antonelli explains the team's innovative approach and reasons for the change.
09 Jul 2021
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JEGS SPORTSnationals will highlight JEGS Speedweek at National Trail Raceway

NHRA returns to National Trail Raceway for JEGS Speedweek July 13-18, featuring five full days of NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing encompassing the JEGS SPORTSnationals and a Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.
08 Jul 2021
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JEGS Speedweek
NHRA returns to National Trail Raceway for JEGS Speedweek July 13-18, featuring five full days of NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing. JEGS Speedweek hosts a doubleheader weekend with the JEGS SPORTSnationals specialty event followed by a Division 3 Lucas…
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Texas Motorplex announces Stampede of Speed during FallNationals week

The Texas Motorplex has announced a major expansion and rebranding of the NHRA Texas FallNationals. The “Stampede of Speed” will begin Saturday, Oct. 2, and will conclude with the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, Oct. 7-10, a full week of events and activities.
08 Jul 2021
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Texas Motorplex
The Texas Motorplex has announced a major expansion and rebranding of the NHRA Texas FallNationals, one of seven NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoff races to be contested in 2021. The “Stampede of Speed” will begin with a special opening…
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Calverton Executive Airpark becomes newest Division 1 NHRA Member Track

Calverton Executive Airpark in Long Island, N.Y., becomes the newest NHRA member track, serving the vast Division 1 region. The unique location will see NHRA racing action five weeks of the year beginning in August.
08 Jul 2021
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Calverton Executive Airpark
Long Island residents have become accustomed to hearing airplanes depart and arrive at Calverton Executive Airpark, but soon the sounds of race cars will be joining the airpark as Calverton Executive Airpark becomes the newest NHRA member track.…
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Alex Laughlin set to earn Top Fuel license; plans Denver debut

Alex Laughlin's drag racing résumé already includes stints in Top Dragster, Top Alcohol Dragster, Pro Mod, and Pro Stock, and now the versatile Texan is planning the most ambitious move of his career as he prepares to earn his NHRA competition license in Top Fuel.
07 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Alex Laughlin
Alex Laughlin's drag racing résumé already includes stints in Top Dragster, Top Alcohol Dragster, Pro Mod, and Pro Stock, and now the versatile Texan is planning the most ambitious move of his career as he prepares to earn his NHRA competition…
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Funny Car championship leader Bob Tasca III prepares for crucial Western Swing

Bob Tasca III is riding high after driving his Motorcraft Quicklane Ford to wins in two of the season's first seven races. Now, he's preparing a new car for the grueling three-race Western Swing in Denver, Sonoma, and Pomona.
07 Jul 2021
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