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NHRA releases Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle schedules for 2026

Pro Stock set to compete at all 20 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events; Pro Stock Motorcycle to race at 14 events, as well as GETTRX All-Star Callout in Sonoma
02 Oct 2025
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Pro Stock
NHRA officials have announced the 2026 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories.As part of the NHRA’s 75th…
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Six NHRA Mission Foods Series drivers eligible for 2025 Rookie of the Year

NHRA officials announced Hunter Green, Spencer Hyde, Stephen Bell, Cody Coughlin, Matt Latino, and Brayden Davis as the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
30 Sep 2025
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Rookie of the Year
NHRA officials announced the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.The competitors eligible for this year’s award include Funny Car drivers Hunter Green and Spencer…
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Smith family honored with Holley Never Rest award at NAPA Midwest Nationals

When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event, making them the winners of the Holley Never Rest award from the event.
30 Sep 2025
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Holley Never Rest award
When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event.Mark, who races in Super…
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Massive group of NHRA superstars scheduled for Texas Fall Nationals FanFest

NHRA stars will mingle with fans at the annual Texas Fall Nationals Prestage FanFest on Thursday, Oct. 9. The FanFest is a free, family-friendly event that will feature a driver autograph session.
30 Sep 2025
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Fanfest
For 40 years, the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing have descended on Texas Motorplex, making historic runs and wowing fans in the grandstands. Once again, these stars will be out of their Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, door-slamming Pro Stockers,…
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Ron Capps bobblehead for California Hot Rod Reunion full-event ticket buyers

Goody bags for fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival will include a collectible Ron Capps bobblehead.
29 Sep 2025
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Ron Capps
Fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival are in for a brand-new treat this year. Organizers have just announced that the official event goody bag will now include a…
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Watch the Division 3 Madison Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
29 Sep 2025
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Madison, Ill., are Strange, Speedmaster,…
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Helms leads Lucas Oil winners at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway, including Super Stock winner Kevin Helms.
29 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kevin Helms
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in …
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Chris Holbrook claims first Holley EFI Factory X victory in St. Louis

29 Sep 2025
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102:39
After three runner-up finishes over the past two seasons, Chris Holbrook now has a win in Holley EFI Factory X after a strong 6.946 against Jesse Alexandra’s slowing 7.199 in the final. A former Pro Stock racer, Holbrook also has a Factory Stock win…
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DeFlorian sweeps JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock in St. Louis

John DeFlorian won his fourth event of the season in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class and clinched a series title at his home event in St. Louis.
29 Sep 2025
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John DeFlorian
At his home event, the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, John DeFlorian secured the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain NHRA Motor Pro Stock world championship, earned the No. 1 qualifying position, and…
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Hord outduels Libersher for final win of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season

The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott Libersher at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
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FSS
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott…
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Derek Menholt picks up first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in St. Louis

Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana in the final round of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
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Derek Menholt
Two races after advancing to his first career final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dan Lafferty

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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97:14
After much success in bracket racing, Dan Lafferty achieved a longtime goal of an NHRA national event win when he beat Curt Fredrich in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Lafferty posted a 6.845 on his 6.83 dial while Fredrich broke out by…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Comp winner Alison Prose

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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82:22
A year after her breakthrough first career win at this event, Alison Prose defended her Super Comp race title and added a second Wally to her collection with a double-breakout final-round decision against Doug Miller, 8.891 to 8.887.
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Stock winner Kevin Helms

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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102:17
For the second time this season, Kevin Helms drove Doug Duell’s Barracuda to a win in Super Stock. Helms got a free pass to his landmark 30th national event win after Brett Speer fouled by five thousandths.
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Comp Eliminator winner Matt Alvey

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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151:04
Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in Comp, wheeling his H/AA Cobalt to a (-.51) 8.61 to fend off Scott Chamness’ 200-mph B/Dragster by just .003-second at the stripe. 
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Levasseur, Alarie, Taylor, and Konopacki win Summit Series Canada Finals

Cody Levasseur, Patrick Alarie, Dustin Taylor, and Mike Konopacki scored wins at the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Canada Northeast Division Finals.
26 Sep 2025
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Division 1
The following are final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Canada Northeast Division Finals:SUPER PRO DOOR CARCody Levasseur, 4.943, 136.36  def. Pam Rennie; , 4.763, 141.50.SEMI PROPatrick Alarie…
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Brown, Spiegel double up at Famoso Raceway Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event

James Brown in Super Street and Andy Spiegel in Top Dragster both won both halves of the doubleheader NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division event at Famoso Raceway.
25 Sep 2025
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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 Famoso Dragstrip:COMPETITION ELIMINATORScott McClay, Tehachapi, Calif., '98 dragster, C/ED, 7.259, 182.51  def.…
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Banaka leads loaded Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series field to St. Louis

Fresh off his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Billy Banaka now finds himself as the man to beat heading into this weekend’s playoff race as part of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
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Pro Mod
Fresh off his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Billy Banaka now finds himself as the man to beat heading into this weekend’s playoff race as part of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide…
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship coronation on the line

Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured of winning his second consecutive Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown championship as the series' final 2025 event will be contested this weekend at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
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Mark Pawuk
The final Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown national event will be contested Sept. 26-28 at World Wide Technology Raceway during the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured of winning his second…
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Fuel Your Future: Explore exciting new career opportunities with NHRA

NHRA is offering qualified professionals the chance to join the team of the world’s largest sanctioning body with a pair of exciting career opportunities: General Manager, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Division Services Coordinator, Northeast Division.
24 Sep 2025
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NHRA
NHRA is offering qualified professionals the chance to join the team of the world’s largest sanctioning body with a pair of exciting career opportunities.General Manager, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway ParkRev up your career by…
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Ron Tornow and RAT Racing team win Holley Never Rest award in Charlotte

Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Ron Tornow and his RAT Racing team, who are retiring from racing after the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, were celebrated for their years of competition with the Holley Never Rest award in Charlotte.
23 Sep 2025
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NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch next week's NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis? 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
23 Sep 2025
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals event guide
NAPA AUTO PARTS NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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Countdown to the Championship hits halfway point at NAPA Midwest Nationals

This weekend's 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals marks the halfway point of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, and drivers have their sights set on a big weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis.
23 Sep 2025
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NAPA
Every NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series driver knows the importance of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship and its six playoff races. The 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 26-28, marks the halfway point of the playoffs…
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Eight Lucas Oil Series event champs crowned at NHRA Carolina Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, eight other winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at zMAX Dragway, including Top Alcohol Dragster Matt Cummings.
23 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Cummings
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, eight other winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at zMAX Dragway.Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster champ Matt Cummings scored…
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Vincent Nobile wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at Carolina Nationals

Vincent Nobile in his Jersey Auto Supply 2024 Chevy Camaro picked up his first career victory in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock Sunday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
22 Sep 2025
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Vincent Nobile
 Vincent Nobile in his Jersey Auto Supply 2024 Chevy Camaro picked up his first career victory in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock Sunday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.In the finals, Nobile lined up…
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Five things we learned in Charlotte

22 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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5 Things
We learn a lot at every NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, and during the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, we sometimes learn lessons that stick with us for the rest of the year. That was certainly the case in Charlotte, and here…
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Kelly Clontz adds ArchKey Solutions for Midwest Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier installation and integrated facilities services business.
22 Sep 2025
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Kelly Clontz
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier installation and integrated facilities services business that builds, installs and maintains electrical,…
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McBride completes unbeaten season in Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle in Charlotte

21 Sep 2025
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36:12
Larry “Spiderman” McBride, who had already locked up his second straight Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle championship before the event, added an exclamation point to an unbeaten season with his fourth straight win, three of which came with Bob Malloy in…
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Billy Banaka gets first career Congruity Pro Mod win in Charlotte

In a wild final round, Billy Banaka picked up his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Mike Castellana, Sidnei Frigo and Mason Wright in a chaotic final quad at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals..
21 Sep 2025
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Pro Mod
In a wild final round, Billy Banaka picked up his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Mike Castellana, Sidnei Frigo and Mason Wright in a chaotic final quad at the NHRA 4-Wide…
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2025 NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Sportsman winner Sandy Wilkins

21 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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84:01
After three runner-up finishes at his home track, Sandy Wilkins scored a coveted zMax Dragway victory by topping Jeff Brooks in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman. The final was a rematch of the 2024 Richmond race, with the same result.
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