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2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Hunter Green

01 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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71:26
Hunter Green scored his third Top Alcohol Dragster win in just about a calendar year and his first of the 2024 season when he powered his Bond Coat A/Fuel Dragster to a tight 5.25 to 5.26 final-round victory over Madison Payne, whose father, Jay,…
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Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

After two days of qualifying at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the fields are nearly set for the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals. After Saturday’s two pro rounds, Brittany Force, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and John Hall are the provisional leaders.
01 Sep 2024
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Indy
After two days of qualifying at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the fields are nearly set for the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals. After Saturday’s two pro rounds, Brittany Force, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and John Hall are the provisional…
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Final Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge crowns champions at U.S. Nationals

After a thrilling season of Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge competition, the final winners and champions were crowned on Saturday at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
31 Aug 2024
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Mission Challenge
Justin Ashley picked up his fourth victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Ida Zetterström in the Top Fuel final of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s 70th annual Toyota…
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series opens playoffs at the Big Go

Eighteen drivers in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+open their playoffs at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, putting even more on the line for the standout competitors.
31 Aug 2024
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Kris Thorne
For competitors in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, the world’s biggest drag race has a little extra meaning. It’s also the first event in four-race the “Road to the Championship” playoffs, putting even more on…
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Picks made for first round of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout

The gloves have been tossed down and the callouts made for the first round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
31 Aug 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Callout
The gloves have been tossed down and the callouts made for the first round of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Coming into the callout preliminaries, held in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil…
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Force, Alexander, Anderson, and Angie Smith lead early qualifying in Indy

Brittany Force, Blake Alexander, Greg Anderson, and Angie Smith are the early leaders after the first round of professional qualifying at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
30 Aug 2024
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Brittany Force
Looking to stay in the Top 10, Top Fuel’s Brittany Force made the quickest run of Friday at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Blake Alexander (Funny Car…
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Steve Comella scores fourth straight Sox & Martin Challenge title

Steve Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge at Indy by winning the special event for the fourth consecutive season.
30 Aug 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Steve Comella
Steve Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge at Indy by winning the special event for the fourth consecutive season. Comella turned in another dominant performance on his way to the victory and the $15,000 top prize that…
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Ryan Oehler returns to Pro Stock Motorcycle with an eye towards continued improvement

After taking the summer off to improve his El Bandito Yankee Tequila Buell, Ryan Oehler has returned to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class with heightened expectations.
30 Aug 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ryan Oehler
Ryan Oehler has been absent from the last four Mission Foods NHRA series national events but no one should make the mistake of thinking that he’s been idle. In addition to his gig as the owner and rider of the El Bandito Yankee Tequila Buell, Oehler…
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Star Racer Belts featured on Shawn Reed’s Top Fuel car at Indy

Star Racer Belts will be featured on the Top Fuel Dragster of Shawn Reed Racing at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Star Racer Belts is a leading brand of blower and drive belts for the high-performance racing industry.
30 Aug 2024
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Shawn Reed
Star Racer Belts will be featured on the Top Fuel Dragster of Shawn Reed Racing at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.  Star Racer Belts is a leading brand of blower and drive belts for the high-performance racing industry.  …
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Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday preview

The regular season for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series will wrap up this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
30 Aug 2024
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U.S. Nationals
The regular season for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series will wrap up this weekend at the 70th annual Toyota U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The sport’s most prestigious event features more than 900…
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Pep Boys Funny Car All-Star Callout ready to fire up on Sunday of U.S. Nationals

For eight Funny Car drivers competing at the prestigious 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race provides a chance to do something incredibly special in the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout.
30 Aug 2024
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FC Callout
For eight Funny Car drivers competing at the prestigious 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest drag race provides a chance to do something incredibly special.   Eight standouts — Bob Tasca III, Ron Capps, Matt Hagan,…
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Fans can watch Friday's U.S. Nationals action for free on NHRA channels

NHRA fans eager to watch the exciting action from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals can watch for free on Friday thanks to the support of PlayNHRA, Sox & Martin, and the McCandless Collection.
28 Aug 2024
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U.S. Nationals
NHRA fans eager to watch the exciting action from the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals can watch for free on Friday thanks to the support of PlayNHRA, Sox & Martin, and the McCandless Collection. The free showings will air on NHRA.tv,…
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Capps returns to Toyota U.S. Nationals with Don Prudhomme Army tribute car

One year after driving his Don Prudhomme Hot Wheels tribute car to victory at the NHRA U.S. Nationals, Ron Capps will pay tribute to his former team owner again at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with a special red, white, and blue livery modeled after Prudhomme’s Army Funny Car.
28 Aug 2024
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Ron Capps
One year after driving his Don "the Snake" Prudhomme Hot Wheels tribute car to the Funny Car victory at the 2023 NHRA U.S. Nationals, Ron Capps will pay tribute to his former team owner yet again at this weekend’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S.…
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Forrest Lucas honored with NHRA Lifetime Achievement award

Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
28 Aug 2024
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Morgan & Forrest Lucas
Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas has been awarded the prestigious NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor was presented at the annual Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
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Lemonade stand at U.S. Nationals to benefit Riley’s Children's Hospital

On Sunday of the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the daughters of several prominent racers and officials will be dispensing drinks from the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand and donating the proceeds to Riley Children’s Hospital.
27 Aug 2024
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Riley’s Childrens’ Hospital
A host of future drag racers, including many of the stars of the popular Baby Walker and Toddler Tricycle Nationals, are proving this weekend that you’re never too young to begin helping those who are less fortunate. On Sunday, during the 70th…
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Tony Stewart Racing will honor Direct Connection 50th anniversary at Indy

Tony Stewart Racing will honor the 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with special red, white, and blue livery.
27 Aug 2024
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Tony Stewart Racing
Tony Stewart Racing will honor the 50th anniversary of the birth of Direct Connection, the legendary Dodge performance parts brand, at the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with special red, white, and blue livery at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
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PlayNHRA update: 2024 Mission Foods world championship odds released

Current points leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera have all been labeled as the favorites to win 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series championships.
27 Aug 2024
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Mission Foods world championship odds
The many drag racing fans who are taking part in PlayNHRA will now have the opportunity to place wagers on the winners of Professional championships in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The experts at Alt Sports Data recently released their…
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NHRA Drag Racing legends will help celebrate 70th Toyota U.S. Nationals

An all-star lineup of drag racing royalty will be on hand at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to help NHRA celebrate the 70th anniversary of its biggest, oldest, and most prestigious event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
26 Aug 2024
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NHRA Drag Racing legends
An all-star lineup of drag racing royalty will be on hand at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to help NHRA celebrate the 70th anniversary of its biggest, oldest, and most prestigious event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Seven-time U.S.…
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Westerfield, Bates shine at Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip

Shane Westerfield and Kin Bates led the list of NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series winners at the Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip.
26 Aug 2024
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Shane Westerfield
Final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, Summer Nationals at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore.r Nostalgia Funny Car Shane Westerfield, Lake Forrest, Ca., ’69 Camaro, 5.648, 262.92 def. Jeff Arend, LaVerne, Ca, ’77…
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IGTG to partner with Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson for U.S. Nationals

Innovative Global Technology Group (IGTG), a national IT consulting company, will be featured on the KB Titan Racing Pro Stock cars of Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. 
26 Aug 2024
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IGTG
Innovative Global Technology Group (IGTG), a national IT consulting company, will be featured on the KB Titan Racing Pro Stock cars of Dallas Glenn and Greg Anderson during the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.  Glenn sits at the top of the points…
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NHRA names Jason Dierdorff Director of Event Security and Logistics

NHRA officials have announced that Jason Dierdorff has been named NHRA Director of Event Security and Logistics. Dierdorff brings a wealth of experience to the position, previously serving as the Deputy Chief of Administration at the Speedway Police Department.
26 Aug 2024
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Jason Dierdorff
NHRA officials have announced that Jason Dierdorff has been named NHRA Director of Event Security and Logistics. Dierdorff, who is based out of NHRA’s Indianapolis office, brings a wealth of experience to the position, previously serving as the…
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series to hold SRI Pro Mod Showdown in Indy

SRI and Finish Line Consultants have announced the SRI Pro Mod Showdown will also be contested during Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ qualifying as part of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
23 Aug 2024
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 SRI Pro Mod Showdown
Already the biggest event of the season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ for a variety of reasons, SRI and Finish Line Consultants have announced the SRI Pro Mod Showdown will also be contested during qualifying…
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Sackman, Foster lead the way at Division 3 Battle at the Beech

Zach Sackman and Chris Foster led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Beech Bend Race Park for the annual Battle at the Beech.
23 Aug 2024
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Zach Sackman, Channahon, Ill., 5.303, 275.17  def. Jared Dreher,…
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Action heats up for upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals

Starting next weekend, the race is on for drivers in the NHRA Summit Racing Series to compete for a spot at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship.
22 Aug 2024
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Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals
Starting next weekend, the race is on for drivers in the NHRA Summit Racing Series to compete for a spot at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship. With 75,000-plus participants competing at more than 100 NHRA member tracks this year…
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Kalitta Motorsports, DHL, Kalitta Air partner again in “Race to End Hunger”

Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity through a six-race program in 2024: The “Race to End Hunger.”
22 Aug 2024
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“Race To End Hunger”
After successful endeavors in 2022 and 2023 generating a combined 1.5 million meals, Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping those who need it…
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More than $80,000 in prizes offered during U.S. Nationals Sportsman appreciation dinner

More than $80,000 worth of door prizes and giveaways will be up for grabs during the second annual NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, ahead of the opening day of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
22 Aug 2024
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Indy dinner
More than $80,000 worth of door prizes and giveaways will be up for grabs during the second annual NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, ahead of the opening day of the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…
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Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event from Beech Bend free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
22 Aug 2024
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Beech Bend
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Bowling Green, Ky., are Strange, Summit, and A.R.T…
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Super Stock racers geared up for Sox & Martin Challenge

Hemi Super Stock racers will take center stage at the 70th Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals with the annual Sox & Martin Challenge presented by the McCandless Collection.
21 Aug 2024
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hemi
by David Hakim Each year since 1968, one of the highlights of the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals has been Super Stock class eliminations featuring Hemi-powered Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda factory races. That tradition will…
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Larry McBride wins Top Fuel Motorcycle at 2024 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

20 Aug 2024
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Larry McBride
Larry “Spiderman" McBride chalked up another victory in the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle class with a 4.854 on the 1,000-foot course to defeat Mitch Brown’s 5.205.
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Field set for Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout at Toyota U.S. Nationals

The field is now set for the eight-car Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday, Sept. 1 as part of this year’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals.
20 Aug 2024
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Funny Car All-Star Callout
The world’s biggest drag race includes a standout Funny Car showdown, as the field is now set for the eight-car Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday, Sept. 1 as part of this year’s 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. The Big Go…
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