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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Sportsman video highlights

Matt Cummings won his second national event of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster, and world champion Doug Gordon grabbed his fourth title in Top Alcohol Funny Car to lead the list of winners from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil in Reading.
23 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Matt Cummings
Matt Cummings won his second national event of the season in Top Alcohol Dragster, and world champion Doug Gordon grabbed his fourth title in Top Alcohol Funny Car to lead the list of winners from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By…
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Tim Wilkerson Top Fueler to debut at Midwest Nationals with Keith Murt driving

Tim Wilkerson will add one more title to the ever-growing list of job responsibilities this weekend at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, where Wilkerson will debut a Top Fuel dragster with Kentucky businessman and former Top Fuel racer Keith Murt behind the wheel.
23 Sep 2021
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Keith Murt
Funny Car team owner, crew chief, and driver Tim Wilkerson will add one more title to the ever-growing list of job responsibilities this weekend at the NHRA Midwest Nationals: Top Fuel team owner. Wilkerson will debut a Top Fuel dragster with…
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Faller, Lawson, and Teague pace winners at Sacramento Heritage Series race

Sacramento Raceway hosted Group 1 and 2 Heritage Racing Series competitors in conjunction with their 51st Annual Governor’s Cup.
22 Sep 2021
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Sacramento Heritage Series
Sacramento Raceway hosted Group 1 and 2 Heritage Racing Series competitors in conjunction with their 51st Annual Governor’s Cup. It was the next to the last chance to garner points in the yearlong competition prior to the California Hot Rod Reunion…
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Charlotte NHRA on FOX show was the most-viewed NHRA telecast on record

Sunday’s NHRA on FOX television coverage from the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte delivered 1,452,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed NHRA telecast on record.
22 Sep 2021
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Charlotte NHRA on FOX
Sunday’s NHRA on FOX television coverage from the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, which ran adjacent to FOX’s NFL singleheader, delivered 1,452,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed NHRA telecast on record.  …
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock partners with Vitamin Energy for Midwest Nationals

Mountain Motor Pro Stock returns to action this weekend at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway with a boost from Vitamin Energy. 
21 Sep 2021
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
Mountain Motor Pro Stock returns to action this weekend at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway with a boost from Vitamin Energy. The partnership with MMPSA runs concurrent with the introduction of the Vitamin Energy…
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Cottrell, Horan, and Bates dominate at Tulsa Raceway Nitro Nationals

Bobby Cottrell, Dan Horan Jr., and Kin Bates all but stamped their names on those Heritage Series gold championship Wallys because of their wins at Tulsa Raceway’s Nitro Nationals.
20 Sep 2021
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Heritage
Bobby Cottrell, Dan Horan Jr., and Kin Bates all but stamped their names on those Heritage Series gold championship Wallys because of their wins at Tulsa Raceway’s Nitro Nationals. In fact, Cottrell, driving the Austin-Obrien Camaro Nitro Funny Car…
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Points leader Jose Gonzalez grabs Pro Mod win in Charlotte

Points leader Jose Gonzalez continued to roll in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, as he drove past Mike Castellana in the final round of the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
19 Sep 2021
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Jose Gonzalez
Points leader Jose Gonzalez continued to roll in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, as he drove past Mike Castellana in the final round of the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. It was…
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TV update: NHRA on FOX schedule adjustments for some local markets

Due to a conflict with some local programming on the FOX Broadcast Network, the airing of final eliminations from the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals has changed for some local markets.
19 Sep 2021
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Due to a conflict with some local programming on the FOX Broadcast Network, the airing of final eliminations from the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals has changed for some local markets. Here is the list of affected markets/stations…
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Schafer, Wingert, Jackson, Scali win Division 6 Race of Champions titles

Ryan Schafer, Chris Wingert, Derrick Jackson, and Frank Scali won the Race of Champions at the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Finals and will represent the division in the National Championships in Las Vegas in October. Gary Howe Jr. will be the Division's wild card after winning Sunday's open race.
18 Sep 2021
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Division 6
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions: SUPER PRO Ryan Schafer, Vancouver, Wash., dragster, 10.491, 123.38  def. Seth McLean, Nampa, Idaho, '…
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Warter, Cour, and Sanderson lead winners at Firebird Raceway Division 6 race

Ryan Warter, Christopher Cour, and Jesse Sanderson led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway
18 Sep 2021
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Division 6
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, H/A, 10.274, 99.56  def.…
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Rick Ware Racing joins Stringer Performance, Millican for Carolina Nationals

Rick Ware Racing, a familiar name in the motorsports industry in NASCAr and IndyCar, will join Stringer Performance and its Clay Millican-driven dragster for the DeWalt Carolina Nationals this weekend at zMax Dragway.
17 Sep 2021
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Clay Millican
Rick Ware Racing will join Stringer Performance for the DeWalt Carolina Nationals this weekend at zMax Dragway. Rick Ware Racing not only has four charters in the NASCAR Cup Series, but also fields an entry in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NTT IndyCar…
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Justin Ashley gets boost from Vita C Shot for Carolina Nationals and beyond

Justin Ashley has announced Vita C Shot as a new co-primary sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 NHRA Countdown to the Championship and 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
17 Sep 2021
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Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley has announced a new co-primary sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 NHRA Countdown to the Championship and 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Beginning at this weekend’s DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals his Smart…
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Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on aim to Socket to Breast Cancer in Charlotte

Cruz Pedregon and his sponsor Snap-on will use the new Socket to Breast Cancer car design beginning this weekend in Charlotte and over the next five events to support breast cancer awareness.
17 Sep 2021
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Cruz Pedregon
Cruz Pedregon and his sponsor Snap-on will use the new Socket to Breast Cancer car design beginning this weekend in Charlotte and over the next five events to support breast cancer awareness, raising funds for The Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly…
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NHRA announces 22-event NHRA Camping World Series schedule for 2022

NHRA officials have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule to include 22 national events throughout the course of the season.
16 Sep 2021
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Camping World Series
NHRA officials have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule to include 22 national events throughout the course of the season. Details on Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and…
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Aaron Brooks named new tuner for Doug Foley, Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel entry

Veteran nitro crew chief Aaron Brooks has been hired as the new crew chief for Doug Foley’s Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Brooks will lead the team at their final race of the season, the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway this weekend.
15 Sep 2021
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Doug Foley
Veteran nitro crew chief Aaron Brooks has been hired as the new crew chief for Doug Foley’s Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Brooks will lead the team at their final race of the season, the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway this…
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Kalitta Motorsports and Autodesk continue technology collaboration in Charlotte

Autodesk will be the primary sponsor of Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel dragster during the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. 
15 Sep 2021
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Autodesk
Autodesk will be the primary sponsor of Shawn Langdon’s Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel dragster during the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway.  Since 2015, the team has worked with Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design,…
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Matt Hagan cleared to race, continue his Funny Car title defense in Charlotte

After missing two races due to COVID-19, reigning NHRA Camping World Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan has completed all NHRA protocols and has been cleared to suit up for this weekend's NHRA Carolina Nationals to continue his title defense.
15 Sep 2021
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Matt Hagan
Reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan will return to competition this weekend at the NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, N.C., after missing two races due to COVID-19. Hagan has completed all NHRA protocols and…
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Rottler Manufacturing will back Matt Hartford's Pro Stock entry in Charlotte

Rottler Manufacturing will take over as primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
14 Sep 2021
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Matt Hartford
Rottler Manufacturing will take over as primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. “Rottler and Total Seal Piston Rings are such a great fit together,” stated Hartford. “We discuss…
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Conway, Hool, and Billingsley lead Tri-State Raceway Lucas Oil Series winners

Shane Conway, Kris Hool, and David Billingsley led the champion's list as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Tri-State Raceway.
10 Sep 2021
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Division 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shane Conway, Spring, Texas, 5.255, 269.13  def. James Stevens,…
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Tickets for 2021 season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals on sale now

Tickets for the famed Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Nov. 11-14 are now on sale as NHRA teams gear up for the dramatic conclusion of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
10 Sep 2021
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Auto Club NHRA Finals
Tickets for the famed Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Nov. 11-14 are now on sale as NHRA teams gear up for the dramatic conclusion of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Series season.   Making its return to Pomona after…
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Grisel, Ruckman, and Carter win second event of Wild Horse Pass doubleheader

Casey Grisel, Terry Ruckman, and Kevin Carter led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division completed a doubleheader event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
10 Sep 2021
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Casey Grisel, Orangevale, Calif., 5.335, 267.96  def.…
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Nitro points leaders Capps and Torrence look to start Countdown on strong note

The opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship takes place at this weekend’s 36th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway, and Ron Capps couldn’t be in a better place.
09 Sep 2021
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Ron Capps
The opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship takes place at this weekend’s 36th annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway, and Ron Capps couldn’t be in a…
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Troy Coughlin Jr. will promote Universal Parks and Resorts during key stretch

Continuing a partnership started by his uncle, six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., Troy Coughlin Jr. will be promoting Universal Parks and Resorts during a key stretch of NHRA national events taking place in Reading, Charlotte, and St. Louis.
09 Sep 2021
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Troy Coughlin Jr
Continuing a partnership started by his uncle, six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., sophomore Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin Jr. will be promoting Universal Parks and Resorts during a key stretch of NHRA national events taking place in Reading…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. will continue to sub for Matt Hagan at Reading event

Tommy Johnson Jr. will drive Don Schumacher Racing's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Funny Car at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil at Maple Grove Raceway while Matt Hagan continues to recover from COVID-19.
08 Sep 2021
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
    For the second week in a row, Tommy Johnson Jr. will fill in for defending Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan who remains sidelined as he recovers from COVID-19. The points Johnson accumulates during the race weekend will be…
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Fricke and Gordon earn emotional Indy wins; Richardson returns for win No. 49

Given the rich history and tradition of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, it would be difficult for anyone to win NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event and not feel at least a small amount of emotion. That wasn’t a problem for the 10 Lucas Oil Series champions crowned at this year’s event including Jackie Fricke and Doug Gordon.
08 Sep 2021
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Jackie Fricke
  Given the rich history and tradition of the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, it would be difficult for anyone to win NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event and not feel at least a small amount of emotion. That wasn’t a problem for…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Curt Harshfield

08 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Curt Harshfield won the Super Street title in Topeka in 2001 and has returned to take a second win in a car much quicker, his six-second ’55 Chevy. Harshfield earned the title in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers following a tough…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Kendra Larson

08 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kendra Larson put together a great run in the final of Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers with a 7.088 on her 7.08 dial but didn’t need it after Holden Laris fouled by a hundredth. Larson also defeated Laris’ father, Ross, in the…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Gary Stinnett

08 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Gary Stinnett, a Brainerd winner in 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2019, turned in a solid performance in the final to take an 8.909 to 8.904 win against Schultz in a race decided by six thousandths at the finish line. Stinnett also toppled fellow…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Stock winner Brett Speer

08 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Stock winner Brett Speer has now won four national events, and all of them have come at his home track in Brainerd. Speer’s latest victory was unique in that it came as the result of a heads-up, no-breakout final round against Russ Kramer. Speer…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Anthony Bertozzi

08 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Anthony Bertozzi is not only a two-time world champion, but he’s also the current points leader in both Super Stock and Top Dragster. In Brainerd, Bertozzi claimed the 26th win of his amazing career by driving his Pontiac Grand Am to a victory…
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