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Leah Pruett uses NHRA's SEMA stage to hint at what's coming in 2022

One Team. All Team. Leah Pruett talks Auto Club NHRA Finals, Direct Connection, and prepares us for the big announcements coming for 2022.
09 Nov 2021
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Leah Pruett hints at big announcement coming 11-11-21
   
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Cruz Pedregon on winning national event 1,000 and his 2021 Championship run

Cruz Pedregon put himself right in the thick of the 2021 Funny Car Championship after winning in Las Vegas. He said, "I feel like I'm walking on air, such a great weekend, such a great day."
08 Nov 2021
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Cruz Pedregon on winning NHRA's 1,000th national event, and his 2021 Championship run
   
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NHRA announces new Factory Experimental racing class for 2022

Listen to NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA's National Tech Director Lonnie Grim explain NHRA's new Factory Experimental racing class at the 2021 SEMA Show.
08 Nov 2021
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NHRA announces new Factory Experimental racing class at the 2021 SEMA Show
Ford, Dodge, Chevy, and Toyota factory racing fans, this is the moment you've been waiting for. Brian Lohnes: Lonnie is the National Tech director for NHRA, which means he has his hands in a lot of things…
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Greg Stanfield, Jimmy Lewis, and Blake Peavler clinch sportsman titles in Las Vegas

Three sportsman championships were decided during last weekend's Division 7 Lucas Oil Series finale in Las Vegas. Stock and Super Comp will be decided in Pomona.
08 Nov 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Greg Stanfield
Heading into last weekend’s Division 7 Lucas Oil Series season finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the titles in Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp and Super Gas had already been clinched in favor of Rachel Meyer, Sean…
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Grisel, Bellemeur, Freeman take wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Casey Grisel, Sean Bellemeur, and Royce Freeman led the list of winners as the 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season wrapped up with the Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
06 Nov 2021
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Pacific Division
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 Casey Grisel, Orangevale, Calif., 5.309, 273.88  …
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Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon headline Funny Car championship battle

Although six drivers are still mathematically in contention for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, the battle will most likely come down to Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, and Cruz Pedregon at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.
06 Nov 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Cruz Pedregon
With six drivers still mathematically in contention for the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, the battle would seem to be the most mathematically complex of the four still up for grabs. Hot off his runner-up at…
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Travis Shumake completes Funny Car licensing runs with 3.96 blast in Las Vegas

Travis Shumake completed his NHRA Funny Car license runs Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The day, however, was not without challenges for the second-generation Funny Car driver.
04 Nov 2021
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Travis Shumake
Second-generation Funny Car driver Travis Shumake completed all the steps necessary to earn his NHRA Funny Car license during runs Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. If his paperwork is approved by NHRA, Shumake, 37,  will become…
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Steve Torrence, Brittany Force to battle for Top Fuel championship at Finals

Three-time and reigning Top Fuel world champ Steve Torrence will enter the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals with a commanding 105-point lead over 2017 champ Brittany Force. Here's a look at the scenarios for how each can win the title.
04 Nov 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Steve Torrence
Three-time and reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champ Steve Torrence will enter the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals with a commanding 105-point lead over 2017 champ Brittany Force. Mike Salinas (-172 points) is also…
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Close battle for Pro Stock Motorcycle title features Smith, Johnson, and Sampey

Just 30 points separate the top three riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class; Matt Smith, Angelle Sampey, and a surprising Steve Johnson in one of the most competitive championship races in years.
04 Nov 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Pro Stock Motorcycle
It’s easy to make the argument that the Pro Stock Motorcycle class features the most competitive battle of any of the four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Professional championships. Just 30 points separate the top three riders in the class;…
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Enjoy exclusive driver, sponsor interviews from the NHRA booth at SEMA Show

The NHRA booth at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas has once again become the place to meet and listen to stars and sponsors of NHRA Drag Racing. Tuesday through Friday, drivers and others will be stopping by Booth 10,000 to share their thoughts and news with the world in a series of video interviews.
02 Nov 2021
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2021 NHRA Stage at the SEMA Show
Angie Smith Matt Jaskol Leah Pruett   Matt Smith Camrie Caruso Antron Brown Cruz Pedregon Bob Tasca III David H. Davies Justin Ashley Linda Vaughn Shelby Williams…
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Racers For Christ Golf Tournament will precede season finale in Pomona

The 13th Annual Racers For Christ Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona prior to the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals.
02 Nov 2021
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Racers For Christ Golf Tournament
The 13th Annual Racers For Christ Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona prior to the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and there will be a free Taco Bar…
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NHRA, FOX Sports announce 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing TV schedule

With eight telecasts slated for the FOX broadcast network (FOX), NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule.
01 Nov 2021
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NHRA on FOX
With eight telecasts slated for the FOX broadcast network (FOX), NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule. All 22 races will be broadcast on either FOX or FS1, including an event in the…
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NHRA to discuss next generation of team owners at SEMA Show Breakfast

The NHRA Breakfast is regarded as one of the most popular events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and this year a trio of NHRA standouts — Krista Baldwin, Antron Brown, and Justin Ashley and Dustin Davis— will come together to discuss “NHRA’s Next Generation of Team Owners.” 
01 Nov 2021
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SEMA Breakfast
The NHRA Breakfast is regarded as one of the most popular events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and with the return of the popular trade event to the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center in 2021, the NHRA Breakfast is back as well with…
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Stanfield closes Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season with third win

As the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season came to a close at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the newly crowned Factory Stock Showdown champion Aaron Stanfield won for the second race in a row and third time in 2021.
31 Oct 2021
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Aaron Stanfield
As the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season came to a close at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the newly crowned Factory Stock Showdown champion Aaron Stanfield won for the second race in a row and third time in 2021. The…
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Smith, Caissie, Jackson, and Sheppeard earn Summit Series National Championships

Nick Smith, Dan Caissie, Derrick Jackson, and Garreth Sheppeard were crowned national champions during the Summit E.T. Racing Series Finals held during this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
31 Oct 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Summit Winners
Nick Smith, Dan Caissie, Derrick Jackson, and Garreth Sheppeard were crowned national champions during the Summit E.T. Racing Series Finals held during this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Smith…
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Lyle Barnett finishes E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod season with win in Las Vegas

Lyle Barnett capped off his rookie season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in impressive fashion, taking his second victory in three races as part of this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
31 Oct 2021
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Lyle Barnett
Lyle Barnett capped off his rookie season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in impressive fashion, taking his second victory in three races as part of this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals…
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Second-generation SoCal pilot Trevor Larkin will make national event debut in Pomona

Newly licensed Top Alcohol Dragster driver Trevor Larkin will make his national event debut at the Auto Club NHRA Finals behind the wheel as the driver of Gregg Lawrence’s injected nitro machine.
31 Oct 2021
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Trevor Larkin
The Auto Club NHRA Finals will have a different feel for native Southern Californian Trevor Larkin. Larkin has been coming to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona since age 2 with his father, the late “Little” Tommy Larkin of Southern California Top Gas fame…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

Qualifying leaders Brittany Force, Alexis DeJoria, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith will try to finish the job during Sunday’s final eliminations in Las Vegas.
30 Oct 2021
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Vegas
After three qualifying rounds, the professional fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and while there were a few surprises, the racers who are still in contention for Camping World NHRA Series titles generally helped…
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Bob Tasca III warms up for electric-car record attempt in Las Vegas

Bob Tasca III powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as Las Vegas as he sets his sights on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph pass he recorded earlier this year.
29 Oct 2021
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Bob Tasca III
  Bob Tasca III powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as las Vegas as he sets his sight on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph record he set earlier this year.
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John Force and Peak bring back “the Brute” for Halloween weekend in Las Vegas

For Halloween weekend, John Force and Peak Antifreeze and Coolant are throwing it back to Force’s roots. The 16-time world champion will run a modified paint scheme on his Peak Chevrolet Camaro at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas.
29 Oct 2021
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Brute Force
For Halloween weekend, John Force and Peak Antifreeze and Coolant are throwing it back to Force’s roots. The 16-time world champion will run a modified paint scheme on his Peak Chevrolet Camaro at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
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Dodge teases new performance initiatives at Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals

NHRA superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett will help kick off the launch sequence for two new performance-based Dodge programs by carrying special “Direct Connection” graphics on their respective race cars, beginning with today’s qualifying sessions at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil.
29 Oct 2021
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Dodge
The Dodge brand is doubling down on its role as a pure performance brand with a sneak peek at one of two new performance-based programs, set to be announced in early November.  NHRA Drag Racing superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett will help…
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From Top Fuel to E.T. brackets, latest National Dragster issue has it covered

The latest edition of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage from NHRA’s full spectrum from major racing series, is now online in digital format and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
28 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
View the new issue The latest edition of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage from NHRA’s full…
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Crew chief Ron Douglas made partner in Josh Hart Racing Top Fuel team

Josh Hart, owner of Josh Hart Racing, has announced that crew chief Ron Douglas will be elevated to partner in the Ocala, Fla.-based NHRA professional team. 
28 Oct 2021
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Josh Hart Racing
Josh Hart, owner of Josh Hart Racing, has announced that crew chief Ron Douglas will be elevated to partner in the Ocala, Fla.-based NHRA professional team.  Hart, a two-time Top Fuel national event winner and front-runner for 2021 NHRA…
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Catching up with three-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan

Funny Car title contender Matt Hagan joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his chances for a fourth Camping World NHRA title and his plans to join Tony Stewart Racing for the 2022 season.
27 Oct 2021
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NHRA returns to 2021 SEMA Show with live interviews and legendary breakfast

The NHRA has attended every SEMA Show since the very beginning. This year, we return with our NHRA on FOX announcers to host live interviews and celebrity guests from booth 10,000.
27 Oct 2021
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NHRA returns to 2021 SEMA Show with live interviews of NHRA and aftermarket stars
When SEMA was formed in 1963, NHRA was there. When the first SEMA Show took place, NHRA was there. When the SEMA Show…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Sportsman champ Jimmy Lewis

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  For the third time this season, former Super Gas world champ Jimmy Lewis scored in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. Lewis, a winner in Denver and Indy, drove his Pontiac to a slowing 6.529 on his 6.40 dial in the final…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Dragster champ Ross Laris

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Ross Laris also grabbed his third win of the season in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers following his final-round victory against Wayne Landra. Laris, now a five-time national event winner, eased to a 6.285 from his 6.15…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Street champ Scooter Wilkins

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Scooter Wilkins made it to his first national event final round and made it count with a nearly perfect .002 light and a 10.945 that was enough to hold off John Liebham’s 10.903 effort in Super Street. Wilkins also had a great light on his…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Gas champ Austin Williams

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Austin Williams can’t catch Luke Bogacki for the lead in Super Gas, but he’s got a decent shot at the No. 2 spot following his third win of the season. Williams drove to a 9.93 to 9.94 win against Jerry DeBusk in the final round to seal…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Stock champ Brenda Grubbs

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Brenda Grubbs is now a three-time national event champ following another double-breakout win over championship contender Jerry Emmons in Stock. Grubbs left on time with a .004 light in her AA/SA ’69 Camaro and ran just two-thousandths…
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