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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner J.J. Brock

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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75:42
Appearing in his second career Super Gas final, J.J. Brock secured his first win with a solid run that included a .014 light and a 9.913 after opponent Ricky Hall broke out by .028-second.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Corey Manuel

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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88:47
Corey Manuel collected his second national event title in Super Comp following a narrow red-light start by Lauren Freer. Manuel’s worst light of eliminations was a .019.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Stock winner Steve Foley

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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133:02
After multiple final-round appearances and an eighth-place finish in last season’s points battle, Steve Foley finally closed the deal in Stock with a win over Greg Rowe, who fouled. 
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Lenny Lottig captured Holley EFI Factory X crown at Virgiina Nationals

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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128:31
Lenny Lottig won his sixth NHRA Wally and second this season after besting Jesse Alexandra in the all-Camaro final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals. Lottig left first and won a 7.037 to 7.038 contest.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Santangelo

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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98:02
Joe Santangelo bagged his 23rd career national event win and his second in Richmond when he stopped Bryan Worner in the Super Stock final. Santangelo won on a double-breakout, thanks in large part to a .007 light.
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Comp winner Jay Schonberger

24 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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150:07
There was a first-time winner in Comp as Jay Schonberger drove his ex-Warren Johnson Oldsmobile to a final round win against Mark Moreland. Schonberger highlighted the win with a .006 reaction time in the final.
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Watch the Division 6 Yellowstone Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
24 Jun 2025
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Division 6 Yellowstone
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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Schonberger, Santangelo, Rowe lead Richmond Sportsman winner's list

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park, including first-time Comp winner Jay Schonberger.
23 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jay Schonberger
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park. There was a first-time winner in …
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McBride continues Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle domination in Richmond

22 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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172:31
World champion Larry "Spiderman" McBride ran his unbeaten string to five events -- the last three of last season and the first two of 2025 -- by defeating Bob Malloy in the final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals,…
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Gray stays red-hot with Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series victory in Richmond

J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
22 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of this weekend’s…
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Rob Flynn confirms that he will tune Tony Schumacher for Rick Ware Racing

Rob Flynn has confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a second Rick Ware Racing car.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Rob Flynn
Although the official announcement is still to come, one of the sport’s worst-kept secrets was verified when Rob Flynn confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a…
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Ron Capps to race in Celebrity All-Star Midget event in Indy

Ron Capps will represent NHRA when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of the biggest names in American motorsports.
20 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, driver of the NAPA Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, will represent the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on Thursday, June 26, when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of…
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Cavalcade of Stars doubleheader shines at Summit Motorsports Park

Summit Motorsports Park hosted an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division doubleheader that included the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
19 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Rodger Brogdon,…
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Congruity Pro Mod series closes out regular season in Richmond

The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals will mark the final event in the regular season for racers in the Congruity Pro Mod series and Billy Banaka is looking to make a move in the standings.
19 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Billy Banaka
The first five races of the 2025 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series have been dominated by two drivers, with J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos combining for four wins. But heading into Virginia Motorsports Park as part of this…
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Watch the Division 3 Norwalk Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
18 Jun 2025
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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Dunn and Hull look to unleash new car, new livery, and big momentum in Virginia

NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride. 
17 Jun 2025
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Jim Dunn Racing
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride.  As the Jim Dunn Racing driver continues with just his second season behind the wheel of a nitro…
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Shumake’s Top Fueler on display this week at famed Ohio science center

Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster will be on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk.
17 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Travis Shumake
A unique blend of science, technology, and speed is on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, where Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster has sped into the museum’s iconic Atrium, presented by CAS, a global…
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Cowie makes quickest ever blown alcohol dragster pass en route to Mission win

Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie recorded the quickest run ever for a blown alcohol dragster with a 5.115 pass during qualifying at the West Region event at Mission Raceway Park.
16 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Shawn Cowie
Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie made history this past weekend, recording the quickest run ever for a blown alcohol dragster with a 5.115 pass during qualifying at the West Region event at Mission…
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NHRA Virginia Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
16 Jun 2025
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NHRA Virginia Nationals
  AMERICAN REBEL LIGHT NHRA VIRGINIA NATIONALS
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Cowie and Hough collect regional Top Alcohol wins at Mission Raceway Park

Shawn Cowie and Brian Hough collected wins at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division Alky event at Mission Raceway Park
16 Jun 2025
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Mission Raceway Park
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division Alky event at Mission Raceway Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.193, 278.29  def. Kim Parker,…
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Wied’s second title highlights JDRL Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex

Carson Wied picked up his second NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals championship to headline the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
14 Jun 2025
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Carson Wied Jr Dragster
Carson Wied picked up his second NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals championship to headline the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Wied earned the Wally in the 12-year-old class at…
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Hot rod spirit shines at the 2025 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals

Hot rods, racing, and the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series are in Bowling Green, Ky., this weekend to practice what the father of drag racing, Wally Parks, set us in motion to do.
14 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Hot rods reign at the 2025 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway 25
Father’s Day weekend in Kentucky traditionally means one thing for drag racing fans: the rumble of vintage steel at the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals. While Mother Nature had her own plans this year — curtailing some of the racing action at Beech…
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New National Dragster issue celebrates speed with Chicago, Epping results

The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals and NHRA New England Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
12 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
  READ THE ISSUE The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision &…
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Watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
12 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Bowling Green are Good Vibrations, CP Pistons, Laris Motorsports Insurance,…
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NHRA: Prohibited Pro Stock beadlock liner wheels offered 'performance advantage'

The NHRA Technical Department has issued a statement to further explain the fine and points penalty levied on Erica Enders' Pro Stock team after its car was found to be equipped with prohibited beadlock liner wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
11 Jun 2025
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NHRA
Following the fourth round of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Erica Enders' Pro Stock car was found to be equipped with beadlock liner wheels, including an inner liner tire. These wheels and (inner/liner) tires…
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Stage set for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Pro Stock Callout race

As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Norwalk for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which will host the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout for the first time.
11 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, one of the most popular stops on the NHRA circuit, for the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 26-29.…
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Fine, points deduction levied for Enders rear-wheel infraction in Bristol

NHRA has levied a $5,000 fine and deducted 100 championship points from Erica Enders' score for the use of rear wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals that did not meet NHRA’s approved specifications for Pro Stock.
10 Jun 2025
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Erica Enders
Following the disqualification of Erica Enders’ run during the fourth round of qualifying on Saturday in Bristol due to the use of rear wheels that did not meet NHRA’s approved specifications for Pro Stock, the following additional penalties have…
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NHRA’s license transfer program features 'Summer Kickoff' discount for racers

NHRA has announced its “Summer Kickoff” license transfer program that offers racers a chance to transfer their license to NHRA from other sanctioning bodies with a limited-time discount during June on one and two-year licenses.
10 Jun 2025
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NHRA’s license transfer program
NHRA has announced its “Summer Kickoff” license transfer program that offers racers a chance to transfer their license to NHRA from other sanctioning bodies with a limited-time discount during June on one and two-year licenses. Transferring a…
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PowerEdge named presenting sponsor of Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
10 Jun 2025
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
PowerEdge, a new line of high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway.  The Denso NHRA…
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DeFlorian wins JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
08 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock
John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Set to face Elijah Morton in the final round,…
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