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John Baker takes Pro Mod $25,000 top prize in Stampede of Speed Shootout

The inaugural NHRA Texas Stampede of Speed Shootout concluded with John Baker, driving Jim Whiteley’s ’63 Corvette Pro Mod, taking top honors and $25,000 for winning the Pro Mod Shootout.
06 Oct 2021
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John Baker
The inaugural NHRA Texas Stampede of Speed Shootout concluded with John Baker, driving Jim Whiteley’s ’63 Corvette Pro Mod, taking top honors and $25,000 for winning the Pro Mod Shootout. Stevie “Fast” Jackson was the No. 1 qualifier of the event…
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Greg Anderson inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson was inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Oct. 5. Anderson is the most decorated Pro Stock driver on the current NHRA tour with 97 career wins.
05 Oct 2021
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Greg Anderson  inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Four-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson was inducted into the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Oct. 5.   "This is beyond an honor," said Anderson. "I didn't even think my name was in the hat, so I was really surprised. To have…
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Crew chief Mike Green will return to Davis Motorsports for 2022 season

World championship-winning crew chief Mike Green will return to the Davis Motorsports/Justin Ashley Top Fuel team for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
05 Oct 2021
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Mike Green
World championship-winning crew chief Mike Green will return to the Davis Motorsports team for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  The Smart Sanitizer Top Fuel dragster powered by Vita C-Shot will once again be driven by…
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Nitro Side Show, big-money match races start action for Stampede of Speed

05 Oct 2021
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Stampede of Speed
Stampede of Speed racing action got underway Monday night with a variety of race cars, Top Fuel Harleys and music from country musician Scott Sturgeon as the Texas Motorplex hosted the Scott Palmer Nitro Side Show. The show was scheduled to…
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Opening weekend of Texas Motorplex Stampede of Speed a major success

The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex, home of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, roared out of the gate with a Cattle Drive through downtown Waxahachie on Friday followed by a massive full day of festivals and music on Sunday.
04 Oct 2021
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Stampede of Speed
The inaugural Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex, home of the 36th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals, roared out of the gate with a Cattle Drive through downtown Waxahachie on Friday followed by a massive full day of festivals and music on…
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Factory Stock champ Aaron Stanfield now eyeing Pro Stock title

Aaron Stanfield recently clinched his second-straight title in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown. Now he's got his sights set on winning the Camping World NHRA Pro Stock crown.
04 Oct 2021
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Bagwell, Gambardella, Mocny, Crosby take Division 2 Summit championships

Joseph Bagwell, Tony Gambardella, Michale Mocny, and Erik Crosby won Division 2 championships at the Summit Series Finals at Atlanta Dragway and earned berths to the National Championships in Las Vegas.
03 Oct 2021
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Division 2 Summit
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Joseph Bagwell, Hendersonville, N.C., '67 Chevy Nova, 4.881, 137.75  def. Willis Brown, , , dragster,…
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Cumming, Caissie, Wilber, and Sheran earns Division 1 Summit Series berths

Theresa Cumming, Dan Caissie, Russ Wilber, and Adam Sheran scored wins at Northeast Division NHRA Summit Racing Series finals at Lebanon Valley Raceway to earn berths in the National Championships in Las Vegas.
02 Oct 2021
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Division 1 Summit Series Finals
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Theresa Cumming, Milton, N.H., '00 Dragster, 7.869, 168.62  def. Randy Krause, Orefield, Pa., '00…
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Brundage, Phillips, Hairfield, Pollitt claim Division 7 Summit Series titles

Michael Brundage, Roger Phillips, Gary Hairfield, and Clay Pollitt collected wins at the 2021 Division 7 Summit Series Finals at Sacramento Raceway and will represent the division at the National Championship race in Las Vegas in October.
02 Oct 2021
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Division 7 Summit Series Finals
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Michael Brundage, Palo Cedro, Calif., '01 Sarmento Drags, 5.052, 135.20  def. Mark Simonian, Sanger,…
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Emmonses, Hickey lead champions at Division 4 Thunder Valley race

Brothers Terry and Jerry Emmons and Adam Hickey led the list of champions at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
01 Oct 2021
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Adam Hickey, Ponchatoula, La., '07 Dragster, B/DA, 6.839…
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Fricke, Gordon, Billingsley lead winners at second race of WWTR doubleheader

Jackie Fricke, Doug Gordon, and David Billingsley led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in actionwith a doubleheader season finale at World Wide Technology Raceway.
01 Oct 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 World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.240, 276.75  def.…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Top Fuel Harley champ Ryan Peery

30 Sep 2021
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Ryan Peery
Ryan Peery followed up his breakthrough win at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals a week earlier with a second straight score in Reading, defeating Bill Jackson in the final round, 6.49 to 7.01.
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Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel Harley champ Ryan Peery

30 Sep 2021
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Ryan Peery
Ryan Peery was the only survivor in a first-round 2020 top-five-rider massacre and raced on to collect his first career Top Fuel Harley victory in his first final-round appearance, beating fellow first-time finalist Tyler Wilson despite the…
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Are you ready for some racing? Largest issue ever of NHRA National Dragster!

Buckle in, race fans, and prepare for the biggest issue of National Dragster ever produced: 244 pages of NHRA Drag Racing action from coast to coast. The issue is now online in digital format and in the mail for NHRA Members around the world.
30 Sep 2021
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NHRA National Dragster
Read the issue Buckle in, race fans, and prepare for the biggest issue of NHRA National Dragster…
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Fanfest, driver autograph session set for Oct. 7 prior to Texas NHRA FallNationals

As part of the Stampede of Speed Fanfest preceding the Texas NHRA FallNationals, stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will take part in an autograph session Thursday, Oct. 7, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie, Texas.
29 Sep 2021
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Autograph
As part of the Stampede of Speed Fanfest preceding the Texas NHRA FallNationals, stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will take part in an autograph session Thursday, Oct. 7, at…
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Stampede of Speed offers six days of racing around Texas NHRA FallNationals

Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
28 Sep 2021
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Stampede of Speed
Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.   “No one has ever put together a multiday schedule as…
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Annual DRAW auction to take place Saturday of Texas NHRA FallNationals

DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals. DRAW also will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles throughout the event.
27 Sep 2021
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DRAW auction
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host its single biggest fund-raising activity of the year, the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals.   The auction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9,…
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Aaron Stanfield claims Factory Stock championship with Midwest Nationals win

In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway, 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown title on the way to his second victory of the season.
26 Sep 2021
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Aaron Stanfield
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown when his closest competitors, David Barton and…
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McPhillips and Bellemeur adds wins in Race 2 of Virginia doubleheader

Jim Kimbrough, Joe Lisa, and Cody Phillips led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Virginia Motorsports Park.
24 Sep 2021
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Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Rich McPhillips Jr., Phoenixville, Pa., 5.124, 282.54  def.…
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Piper, Schmall, Montford, Roetto earn Division 5 Summit Series Finals victories

Todd Piper, Brandon Schmall, Ryan Montford, and Patrick Roetto earned berths for the National championship battle with their wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals.Super Pro ROC champ Mike Secrest will be the division;s wild card entry.
24 Sep 2021
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Division 5
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Todd Piper, Wamego, Kan., '14 Racecraft RED, 7.407, 175.39  def. Darin Seeger, Raymond, Iowa, '02 Nelson…
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Smith, Riedel, Martinez, and Baugh headed to Las Vegas after Division 4 wins

Nicholas Smith, Jeff Riedel, Adam Martinez, and David Baugh scored victories at the Division 4 Summit Racing Series ET Finals and earned berths for the National Championship showdown. Pro ROC winner Benny Gossett also will attend as the division's wild card.
24 Sep 2021
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Division 4
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Nicholas Smith, Altus, Okla., '00 Dragster, 4.634, 146.63  def. Wayne Gibson, Weatherford, Texas, '00…
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Buckley, Honsted, Balcom, and Sheppeard will represent Division 3 in Las Vegas

Wes Buckley, Doug Honsted, Codie Balcom, and Garreth Sheppeard emerged as winners at the NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals and will take part in the National Championships in Las Vegas in late October. Motorcycle ROC winner Wesley Wells will be the division's wild card entry.
24 Sep 2021
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Division 3
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Wes Buckley, Genoa, Ohio, '80 Z28, 6.025, 113.70  def. Nick Wallace, Edinburgh, Ind., '16 American, foul.…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Sportsman champ Vince Hoda

23 Sep 2021
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Vince Hoda, the 2014 JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals winner, added a second NHRA Wally to his collection after he downed world champion Sandy Wilkins in the Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers final round. Hoda wheeled his Camaro to…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Dragster champ Danny Nelson

23 Sep 2021
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Danny Nelson took over the points lead in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers following his final-round-win against JB Strassweg, who is also ranked in the Top 20. Nelson ran 6.149 on his 6.10 prediction to claim career win No. 7 and…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Super Gas champ Craig Porter

23 Sep 2021
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Craig Porter won his second national event title and first since the 2016 Reading event when he topped world champ Iggie Boicesco in a double-breakout Super Gas final, 9.893 to 9.885. Porter got to the final after wins over Ricky Hall and David…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Super Comp champ Bob Prose

23 Sep 2021
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Bob Prose won his first national event in Super Comp after Michael Handras fouled in the final round. Prose ran an 8.920 to seal the win, and he nearly raced his daughter, Alison, in the final round after she lost a tough semifinal race against…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Stock champ Timothy Stickles

23 Sep 2021
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Timothy Stickles had to face a tough challenge on his way to a first win in Stock eliminator when he took on Brad Plourd in the final round. Stickles saved his best run for last with a .004 light and a 12.194 on his 12.16 dial that was too much…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Comp champ Frank Aragona Jr.

23 Sep 2021
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Frank Aragona Jr. helped himself in the championship race by winning a second straight Comp title in his J/AA ’32 Bantam. Aragona, a winner a week ago in Reading, drove to a (-.400) 7.600 to beat Larry Pritchett’s slowing 8.733 in his A/SM…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Sean Bellemeur

23 Sep 2021
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Sean Bellemeur’s odds of winning a third Top Alcohol Funny Car title got a huge boost when he turned on the win light in the final round against Nick Januik, 5.532 to 5.554. Bellemeur, who now has six combined national and regional victories…
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DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champ Matt Cummings

23 Sep 2021
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Matt Cummings has raced in just eight national events this season in the McPhillips family A/Fuel dragster, and he’s now got three wins after defeating Karen Stalba in the Top Alcohol Dragster final round. Cummings, a winner in Reading and a…
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