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New PRI program seeks to unite racing industry

Performance Racing Industry (PRI), producer of world-class trade events and media, is launching the racing industry's first-of-its-kind membership program on July 13, 2021, making it possible for racers and enthusiasts to join racing businesses in a groundbreaking movement to protect and grow the industry.
07 Jul 2021
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Performance Racing Industry (PRI), producer of world-class trade events and media, is launching the racing industry's first-of-its-kind membership program on July 13, 2021. This will make it possible for racers and enthusiasts to join racing…
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Autumn Hight following in famous father's footsteps with Super Comp license

Autumn Hight, daughter of three-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Robert Hight, is ready to make the transition from Jr. Dragsters to Super Comp after graduating from the Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School.
06 Jul 2021
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by Ainsley Jacobs Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Robert Hight has enjoyed tremendous success throughout his drag racing career. When his daughter, Autumn, decided to push her own driving skills to the next level, he…
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Erica Enders reflects on Norwalk win; looks ahead to Western Swing

Fresh off her second Pro Stock win of the season at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Erica Enders joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss the victory and look ahead to the remainder of the 2021 season.
06 Jul 2021
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Confident wins are coming, Ron Capps gearing up for night runs, big crowds during Western Swing

Ron Capps has witnessed something special building up to start the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, as fans have returned to the track en masse.
06 Jul 2021
Josh Hachat
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps has witnessed something special building up to start the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, as fans have returned to the track en masse. The former Funny Car world champion could also only smile when he thought about what’s in…
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Funny Car's Alex Miladinovich will be back in action in Sonoma and Pomona

Popular NHRA nitro Funny Car racer Alex Miladinovich and his M2/Hot For Teacher Racing team will be back in action at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
05 Jul 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Alex Miladinovich
Popular NHRA nitro Funny Car racer Alex Miladinovich and his M2/Hot For Teacher Racing team will be back in action at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, the final two legs of the…
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Jet dragsters to light up the night sky on Friday and Saturday in Denver

The upcoming Dodge SRT Mile High Nationals presented by Pennzoil will feature a special appearance by the Earthflight jet dragster driven by Mark Stevens and the Volcano driven by Chuck Haynes.
05 Jul 2021
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The upcoming Dodge SRT Mile High Nationals presented by Pennzoil will feature a special appearance by the Earthflight jet dragster driven by Mark Stevens and the Volcano driven by Chuck Haynes. The jets will make side-by-side exhibition runs to…
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Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Norwalk for free live on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins Friday morning.
03 Jul 2021
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NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by …
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Nataas, Cox, Bogacki headline Cavalcade of Stars Division 3 winners list

Julie Nataas and DJ Cox scored alcohol-class wins and Luke Bogacki added another score in Super Gas as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at the Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser at Summit Motorsports Park.
02 Jul 2021
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.323, 273.27  …
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NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders nominated for ESPYS Best Driver award

02 Jul 2021
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Erica Enders
NHRA’s four-time and reigning Pro Stock champion, Erica Enders, has been nominated for the 2020 ESPYS Best Driver Award.  Enders claimed the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship last season to deem her the winningest NHRA…
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NHRA fans can win big prizes in NHRA 70th anniversary Sweepstakes

NHRA continues its anniversary celebration with the announcement of the 2021 NHRA 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Several NHRA partners have stepped in to provide nearly $21,000 worth of prize winnings to lucky NHRA fans.    
01 Jul 2021
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NHRA continues its anniversary celebration with the announcement of the 2021 NHRA 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes.   NHRA partners Camping World, Battery Tender, K&N Performance, Summit Racing Equipment, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber…
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For Norwalk Funny Car champ Cruz Pedregon, the work never stops

Cruz Pedregon drove his Snap-on Tools Dodge to the Funny Car win in Norwalk, and then quickly front-halved his chassis prior to the Norwalk Night of Fire and the upcoming NHRA Western Swing.
01 Jul 2021
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Celebrate the return of NHRA Drag Racing in SoCal in a Pomona Party Suite!

NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will have the opportunity to enjoy the storied event from the comfort of a Quarter-Mile Club party suite in the main tower at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
30 Jun 2021
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Pomona
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com will have the opportunity to enjoy the storied event from the comfort of a Quarter-Mile Club party suite in the main tower at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.…
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Watson II secures bittersweet Factory Stock Showdown win in Norwalk

Chuck Watson II raced to his first Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final at the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and won his first race less than three months after his father passed away.
27 Jun 2021
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Four years ago Chuck Watson’s father won the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and today the driver from Grosse Ile, Mich., raced to his first Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown final and won his first race less than three months…
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Gonzalez picks up second E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod win of season

After qualifying in the top spot to start the day at the 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series driver Jose Gonzalez took home the win at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.
27 Jun 2021
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Jose Gonzalez
After qualifying in the top spot to start the day at the 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series driver Jose Gonzalez took home the win at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.…
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Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 makes record run of 8.12, 171 mph in Norwalk

Bob Tasca III set a new electric-vehicle drag racing record, piloting the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to a run of 8.26, 167 mph during an exhibition pass at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals then came back and ran a stunning 8.12 at 171.97 mph. See both runs!
26 Jun 2021
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Austin Prock to sub in for Clay Millican for remainder of weekend in Norwalk

2019 NHRA Rookie of the Year is set to fill in for Millican, who is suffering from a mild inner ear infection, for the rest of this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
26 Jun 2021
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Stringer Performance driver and Top Fuel standout Clay Millican will not be driving the Parts Plus dragster for the remainder of this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. Millican has been suffering from a mild…
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Champions crowned at JDRL Western Conference Finals in Tulsa

Eight first-time individual champions and host track Osage Tulsa Raceway Park claimed top honors during final eliminations at the 2021 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals, one of two national events in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
25 Jun 2021
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Camden Teel Jr. Dragster
Camden Teel (age 6-9), Emma Elliott (10), Tyler Wied (11), Kayden Salter (12), Cole Foster (13), Jada Sexton (14), William Craft (15), and Braiden Chesleigh (16-17) outlasted the field in their respective age groups to claim top honors at the NHRA…
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Final Friday qualifying results from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Final qualifying results from Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
25 Jun 2021
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Aaron Stanfeild
Final qualifying results from Friday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. TOP FUEL 1 Steve Torrence 3.705 324.83 2 Brittany Force 3.722 323.74 3 Billy Torrence 3.724…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz walks away from Norwalk top-end tumble

During the first round of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, rider Kelly Clontz fell off her motorcycle. She stood up under her own power and was seen by the on-site medical team.
25 Jun 2021
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Meet the racer behind Constant Aviation’s sponsorship of the Factory Stock Showdown

In an age where activation is the force multiplier of marketing partnerships, David H. Davies is not only sponsoring the Factory Stock Showdown class—he’s also campaigning its newest car.
25 Jun 2021
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David H. Davies Constant Aviation NHRA Drag Pak
Check writing. It's one of the fundamentals of racing and business. Competitors and company owners spend money every single day, but it’s essential for them to spend money in the areas that will net the greatest return. When each dollar spent…
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Racing extravaganza in new National Dragster, plus features, tech, and more!

The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA Members. Featuring complete coverage from Houston and Epping, the issue is packed with racing coverage, features, and tech.
24 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Click here to read the issue The new issue of NHRA National…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Top Dragster winner Nick Meloni

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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In 2019, Nick Meloni was a runner-up at the New England Nationals, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he didn’t get a chance to race in Epping last season, but he quickly made amends for that by winning his first national event in Top Dragster…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner John Harper

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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There was a first-time winner in Super Street after John Harper turned on the win light in the final round against Raymond Knight. Harper, in his ’55 Chevy Bel Air, won the close double-breakout final, 10.896 to 10.894, against Knight’s ’93 Mustang…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Stock winner John Gray

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The New England Nationals Stock final was worth the price of admission as John Gray took on John Shaul in a heads-up, no-breakout battle between AA/SA entries. Gray’s ’69 Camaro was quickest with a 9.667 to cover the 9.776 of Shaul’s vintage…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Santangelo II

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Joe Santangelo II, has enjoyed a lot of success in his career but nowhere has he been more successful than his home track, New England Dragway. For the fourth time in the last seven years, the Connecticut-based Santangelo has earned an Epping…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner John Labbous Jr.

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Iggie Boicesco made it to the final for the 15th time in his career, but a 10th victory proved elusive after John Labbous Jr. prevailed in the final round of Super Gas. Labbous, the 2017 world champion, won for the eighth time in his career…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Super Comp winner Amanda Boicesco

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Amanda Boicesco won her first national event in Reading in 2016 and is the reigning Division 1 Super Comp champion. She returned for a second win in Epping by driving her dragster past Fetch in the final, 8.943 to an 8.897 breakout. Early in…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Sportsman Highlights

The Boicesco family had a weekend they won’t soon forget at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila after Amanda Boicesco earned the Super Comp title and her father, Iggie, was a runner-up in Super Gas.
23 Jun 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Amanda Boicesco
The Boicesco family had a weekend they won’t soon forget at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila after Amanda Boicesco earned the Super Comp title and her father, Iggie, was a runner-up in Super Gas.…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Sportsman winner Darian Boesch

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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A year after winning the championship in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers, Darian Boesch is off to another hot start with two wins in three final rounds. Boesch won the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series opener in Belle Rose and…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Dragster winner Ross Laris

23 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Ross Laris kicked off his 2021 season with a win at the “Baby Gators” Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event in Gainesville, and he’s now seized control of the points lead in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers following a final-round win…
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