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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Super Gas winner Eddy Plaizier

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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98:04
Eddy Plaizier, whose first and only other national event win came in Super Gas at the Pacific SPORTSnationals in Las Vegas was back in 2012, collected win No. 2 at the same place with a 1009 to 10.11 final-round defeat of reigning world champ Val…
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Super Comp winner Alec Bianco

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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83:33
Alec Bianco turned on the win light in his first-national event final, taking the Super Comp win with a 9.057 on the 9.05 index after Mark Simmons took too much stripe and broke out with a 9.045.
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Stock winner Bo Butner

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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120:05
For the 34th time overall and sixth time in Stock, Bo Butner found the winner’s circle at an NHRA national event. Butner won in Las Vegas on the strength of a 9.552 on his 9.55 dial to overcome a nearly perfect light by opponent Chris Hall. 
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Super Stock winner Trey Vetter

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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94:13
For the second time this season, Trey Vetter found the winner’s circle in Super Stock. Following his win in Sonoma, Vetter scored again in Las Vegas with a .005 light and 9.903 against his 9.88 dial to defeat Tommy Gaynor by .012-second.
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Comp winner Scott Linder

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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56:38
A year after losing in his first final-round appearance at this event in 2024, Scott Linder collected his first national event victory in Comp, turning on the win light in his six-second A/Altered Grand Am with a (-.46) 6.61 to best first-time…
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Jim Whiteley

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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65:16
Jim Whiteley, a two-time world champ and 23-time event winner in Top Alcohol Dragster, finally got his first Top Alcohol Funny Car win to go with a pair of Pro Mod victories when he defeated Stan Sipos in the final, 5.49 to 5.50.
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2025 Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jon Bradford

02 Nov 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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59:22
Jon Bradford collected his first national event win on his third straight final-round appearance, wheeling his unique torque converter-equipped, EFI-fueled dragster to a 5.23 to 5.27 final-round decision over three-time national event Madison Payne.
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Bellemeur clinches fifth Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship in eight years

On Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sean Bellemeur and the Bartone Bros. team clinched his fifth Top Alcohol Funny Car title in the last eight seasons.
02 Nov 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur and the Bartone Bros. “Killer B’s” team continued their near total domination of the Top Alcohol Funny Car category by clinching their fifth world title in the last eight years on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Sunday preview

The fields are set for the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection and Sunday’s final eliminations are guaranteed to produce a lot of drama as championships remain up for grabs. Follow all the action with our Sunday preview.
01 Nov 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Vegas
The fields are set for the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection and Sunday’s final eliminations are guaranteed to produce a lot of drama as championships remain up for grabs.It’s not likely that any of the four pro titles will be…
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2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak takes center stage at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

After Tony Stewart completed his Top Fuel qualifying pass at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Powered by Direct Connection, the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak roared down the return road with Stweart's wife, Leah Pruett waving to the crowd.
01 Nov 2025
David Kennedy
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2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak takes center stage at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals
Dodge chose the clearest stage possible to signal its factory-race future. Moments after Tony Stewart completed his Q3 Top Fuel qualifying pass at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Powered by Direct Connection, the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak…
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Division 7 Motorcycle class produces another rising star in Clayton Howey

After an impressive performance in Dallas that include a perfect reacion time, Division 7 Sportsman Motorcycle racer Clayton Howey is looking for more success in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class.
01 Nov 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Clayton Howey
For decades, the NHRA Pacific Division Sportsman Motorcycle series has been a breeding ground for future stars in the Mission Foods NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class. From Craig Treble, Karen Stoffer, and Fred Camarena, to reigning and two-time champ…
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Linke clinches Stock Eliminator world championship; others on the line in Vegas

The battle for the world title in Stock Eliminator came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday morning in Las Vegas, where Division 1 racer Russ “Bubba” Linke earned hist first title. Several other pro and sportsman titles could also be decided this weekend.
01 Nov 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Russ Linke
The battle for the world title in Stock Eliminator came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday morning in Las Vegas, where Division 1 racer Russ “Bubba” Linke earned hist first title.Linke set the bar high with a 677 point score, and elected to stay…
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Legendary team owner Black honored at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

On Friday at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, officials at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NHRA unveiled a tribute to Las Vegas-area legendary Pro Stock team owner Ken Black, who recently passed away. The return road in front of the left-side grandstands was officially christened "Ken Black Way,"
31 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ken Black
On Friday at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, officials at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NHRA unveiled a fitting tribute to Las Vegas-area businessman and legendary Pro Stock team owner Ken Black, who recently passed away. The return…
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2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak makes first pass at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection

31 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
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2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak
From under a black costume of stealth at midday on Halloween, Dodge served the crowd at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway the first-ever public launch of the 2026 Charger Drag Pak. No lights. No clocks. No numbers to chase. Just raw race Hemi…
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Halloween weekend sale: Get 15% off select NHRA national event tickets

Here’s a deal that’s almost too scary-good to believe. Get 15% off on tickets to the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Halloween Weekend sale.
31 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Halloween sale
Here’s a deal that’s almost too scary to believe. Get 15% off on tickets to the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Halloween Weekend sale through Sunday.Pick from these…
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2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection makes world debut

Dodge revealed an all-new supercharged Hemi-powered Charger race car at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, powered by Direct Connection to push the very limits of performance in Factory Stock Showdown
31 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
News
2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection makes world debut
Drag racing has always rewarded the bold. And today, Dodge just staked a massive claim on the future of Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown with an announcement that bridges 60 years of Hemi history with the edge of modern muscle. Meet the 2026…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Friday preview

The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will reach the penultimate round with this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In order to follow the action live or at home, here is all the info you'll need.
31 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals
There is a chance that one or more NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro champs will be crowned during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.After each of the incoming…
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Massive list of title contenders remain for Congruity NHRA Pro Mod finale

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series closes its 2025 season this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and with a bevy of championship contenders, it will be a frenetic and intense fight to the finish to determine this year’s world champion.
29 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Billy Banaka
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series closes its 2025 season this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and with a bevy of championship contenders, it will be a frenetic and intense fight to the finish to determine this year’s world…
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Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award coming to Friday qualifying in Las Vegas

During this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service will offer a special bonus for the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle during the second qualifying session, which is slated to start at 3 p.m. PT on Friday.
29 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ted Wiens
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will offer even more incentive for drivers in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.NHRA officials announced today that Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service will offer a special bonus for the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
28 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Event guide
 DODGE NHRA NEVADA NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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Bradenton Motorsports Park undergoes extensive renovations

Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTube star Cleetus McFarland.
27 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bradenton Motorsports Park
Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTube star Cleetus…
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Pro Stock newcomer Matt Latino in the mix for NHRA Rookie of the Year

When it comes to selecting the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Rookie of the Year, it might be wise not to overlook first-year Pro Stock racer Matt Latino.
27 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Latino
It has been an incredible season for second-generation drag racer Matt Latino. This year has been about learning how to drive an extremely finicky Pro Stock car, but it has also been a year of learning how to adapt, promote, and stand his ground in…
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Kelly Harper back in the Top Fuel cockpit for Paton Racing at Nevada Nationals

Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
27 Oct 2025
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Kelly Harper
Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.Harper, who made his NHRA Top Fuel debut at this event back in 2023, is…
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Pete Kaiser, Jon Capps lead winners at California Hot Rod Reunion

Pete Kaiser and Jon Capps led the list of winners as the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series wrapped up its 2025 schedule with the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations.
25 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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CHRR
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports:NOSTALGIA TOP FUELPete Kaiser, Merced, Calif., '20 Bowen, 5.720, 259.44  …
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Payne, Whiteley collect Regional Top Alcohol victories at Firebird Fall Shootout

Madison Payne and Annie Whiteley scored victories at Firebird Motorsports Park with the 2nd annual Firebird Fall Shootout.
25 Oct 2025
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D7
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Second annual Firebird Fall Shootout:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMadison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.230, 278.40  def. Anthony…
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Dave Connolly back behind the wheel in Pro Stock for NHRA Nevada Nationals

Championship crew chief Dave Connolly, a 26-time Pro Stock winner from behind the wheel, will slide into the seat of a KB Titan Racing Chevrolet Camaro to join the quarter-mile throwdown for the last two events of the season.
24 Oct 2025
Kelly Wade
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Dave Connolly
The 2025 season of NHRA's Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is drawing to a close, and as the Countdown to the Championship clock ticks down, the battle for the series title is at full roar. Adding fuel to the fire, the Pro Stock field at the…
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Tuning veteran Jason McCulloch heads to Scag Top Fuel team

Co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to join the championship-contending Scag Top Fuel team, effective immediately.
23 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jason McCulloch
As Josh Hart continues to make moves to improve his drag racing future, he is also working with current teammates to ensure their futures are also secure. Today it was announced that co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to…
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Brainerd International Raceway completes track repaving project

Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.
23 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brainerd
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.Ten years to the day of the last track-surface renovation and…
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NHRA Pro Mod Series set for 11 races in 2026 with added race in Norwalk

NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
23 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.The fan-favorite category will…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series world championships on the line in Las Vegas

It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
22 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Summit Racing Series
It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada…
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