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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Matt Cummings

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Cummings emerged from a very competitive field to claim his first Top Alcohol Dragster title behind the wheel of the McPhillips family entry. Cummings topped Will Smith, James Stevens, and current championship contender Rachel Meyer before…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman champion Jimmy Lewis

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jimmy Lewis, the winner in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers was by far the most experienced winner in Denver with 10 wins to go along with the 1998 Super Gas world title. Now in Top Sportsman, Lewis drove his Pontiac GXP to the…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Top Dragster champion Kari Stark

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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There were 10 women entered in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers, and the final featured two of them, with Kari Stark taking on Betsy Peek. Driving one of the quickest cars in the class, Peek left .003-second too soon and drew a…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Street champion Tim Schell

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tim Schell was a runner-up in Super Gas in Denver in 2001 and got his first win two decades later when he drove his ’75 Duster to the Super Street title. The Arvada, Colo., resident cruised to the win after Arizona’s Dave Thompson red-lighted in…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Darin Dolezal

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The Super Gas final was settled on the starting line after Jeremy Siffring fouled, sending Darin Dolezal to victory in his second career final round. The runner-up at the infamous ’92 Phoenix race, Dolezal recorded a 10.495 on the 10.50 index…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Comp champion Shannon Nicoletti

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shannon Nicoletti, of nearby Lakewood, Colo., joined the list of first-time national event winners in Super Comp thanks to a strong final-round performance against Mitch Mustard. Nicoletti grabbed a slight lead at the start and drove to a 9.557…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Stock champion Dwayne Scheitlin

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dwayne Scheitlin went to the Stock final at the 2017 Sonoma race but finished as a runner-up to world champion Brian McClanahan. He finally got his long-awaited first win in Denver by besting Craig Maddox in Stock in a matchup of old vs. new…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Stock champion Kayla Mozeris

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kayla Mozeris joined her father, Comp winner Joe, as a Denver winner with win her second national event title and first in Super Stock. Kayla defeated Ed Niquette, Elisha Boyd, and Jim Thune to reach the final and then finished the job by…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Comp champion Joe Mozeris

22 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Joe and Kayla Mozeris made history at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a rare father-daughter winner’s circle after Joe won in Comp eliminator and Kayla captured the Super Stock title.  Joe Mozeris has…
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from Topeka for free live on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Heartland Motorsports Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Coverage begins Thursday morning.
22 Jul 2021
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Topeka
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Heartland Motorsports Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by…
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New NHRA-branded Mattel Hot Wheels collectibles available nationwide

NHRA and Hot Wheels have been making history together since the 1970s when toymaker Mattel began sponsoring the race cars of NHRA legends Don "the Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, and now NHRA fans have some new collectible diecasts to enjoy.
22 Jul 2021
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Hot Wheels
NHRA and Hot Wheels have been making history together since the 1970s when toymaker Mattel began sponsoring the race cars of NHRA legends Don "the Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, and now NHRA fans have some new collectible diecasts…
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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
  To purchase tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, fans can visit NHRA.…
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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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J.R. Gray
 
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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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sportsnationals
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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