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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner James Glenn

08 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Reigning Super Comp world champ James Glenn got his first national event win of the season and his first outside of Pomona when he defeated Trene Cressonie in the final round. Cressonie actually left first with a great .008 reaction time, but Glenn…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Steve Stockton

08 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The SeaFoam team had a memorable weekend in Brainerd including a win by Steve Stockton in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman category. Stockton narrowly held off Rob Meservier to win with a 6.796 on his 6.78 dial.
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Donnie Durenberger

08 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Homestate hero Donnie Durenberger Jr., scored his second career national event win and his first in more than a decade when he drove his ’71 Nova to a tight .007-second victory in Super Gas over fellow Minnesotan Duan Westra. Durenberger’s first win…
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Nearly 2.1 million viewers tuned in to watch World’s Biggest Drag Race on FOX

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drew an impressive audience for the world’s biggest drag race, as nearly 2.1 million viewers tuned into original airings for last weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
08 Sep 2023
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The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drew an impressive audience for the world’s biggest drag race, as nearly 2.1 million viewers tuned into original airings for last weekend’s 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…
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Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage named title sponsor for NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock category

NHRA officials have announced that Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has been named the title sponsor of the Mountain Motor Pro Stock class as part of an exciting new multiyear partnership.
07 Sep 2023
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MMPS
NHRA officials have announced that Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has been named the title sponsor of the Mountain Motor Pro Stock class as part of an exciting new multiyear partnership. Starting in 2024, the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA…
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Watch this weekend's Division 5 Lucas Oil Series finale for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the final Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Saturday on NHRA.tv.
07 Sep 2023
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Division 5
NHRA fans can watch the final Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Saturday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Tri-State are Moser, Competition Products, …
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Kyle Koretsky to represent Talladega Light at Maple Grove and zMax events

Kyle Koretsky wants to go fast and is ready to “Shake & Bake” his way to victory to start the NHRA Countdown to the Championship at his home track, Maple Grove Raceway.
07 Sep 2023
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Kyle Koretsky
Kyle Koretsky wants to go fast and is ready to “Shake & Bake” his way to victory to start the NHRA Countdown to the Championship at his home track, Maple Grove Raceway. Koretsky along with Michael Waltrip Brewing Company’s CEO/President Bryan…
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Repeat wins by Butner, Bellemeur highlight U.S. Nationals Sportsman action

Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, led by Bo Butner, who won Super Gas for the second straight year.
06 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bo Butner
Nine Sportsman drivers claimed huge victories in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, ed by Bo Butner, who won Super Gas for the second straight year. Versatile superstar Butner became the first…
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Field set for NHRA Camping World Series Countdown to the Championship

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, setting the stage for an epic Countdown to the Championship.
06 Sep 2023
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Countdown to the Championship
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, setting the stage for an epic Countdown to the Championship. The six-…
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Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

With over 850 racers, 16 classes, and six days of competition the storylines at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals are endless, but we’ve managed to pick five highlights from this year’s epic event.
05 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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five things
With over 850 racers, 16 classes, and six days of competition the storylines at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals are endless, but we’ve managed to pick five highlights from this year’s epic event. WHEN LOOKING FORWARD,…
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Travis Shumake debuts Top Fuel entry during Indianapolis test session

Second-generation drag racer Travis Shumake, who is already licensed in Super Comp, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Nostalgia Funny Car, took the next step in his drag racing journey, making the first runs in his own Top Fuel dragster. 
04 Sep 2023
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Travis Shumake
Second-generation drag racer Travis Shumake, who is already licensed in Super Comp, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Nostalgia Funny Car, took the next step in his drag racing journey, making the first runs in his own Top Fuel dragster. Shumake, who…
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Jesse Alexandra picks up Flexjet Factory Stock victory and bounty in Indy

Jesse Alexandra and his Barton Chevy COPO Camaro picked their second Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
04 Sep 2023
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Jesse Alexandra
Jesse Alexandra and his Barton Chevy COPO Camaro picked their second Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown victory Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.   In the finals, Alexandra faced-off with…
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Kris Thorne claims first career FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod victory at Indy

Defending world champion Kris Thorne won the world’s biggest drag race in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, knocking off Justin Bond in the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
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Kris Thorne
Defending world champion Kris Thorne won the world’s biggest drag race in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, knocking off Justin Bond in the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual Dodge…
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Kalitta teams, DHL partner with Feeding America in the 'Race To End Hunger'

After a successful endeavor in four races one year ago, 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 most through a six-race program in 2023: The “Race to End Hunger.” 
02 Sep 2023
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Feeding America
After a successful endeavor in four races one year ago, 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 most -- working families,…
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Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Chris Zgoda has a U.S. Nationals trial by fire

During the third round of Top Alcohol Funny Car qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, Chris Zgoda’s car caught fire just before the finish line before coming to a stop. Zgoda exited the car under his own power, was examined onsite by the NHRA medical team, and was released.
02 Sep 2023
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El Bandido Yankee Tequila named Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

El Bandido Yankee Tequila has been named the Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of a new multi-year partnership, which kicks off at this weekend’s 69th Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
01 Sep 2023
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Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
El Bandido Yankee Tequila has been named the Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of a new multi-year partnership, which kicks off at this weekend’s 69th Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.   As part of the new…
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Pro Mod Road to the Championship continues at Indy, powered by ProCharger

The world’s biggest drag race. the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, marks the second event in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports Road to the Championship, This weekend’s action in Indy is powered by ProCharger
01 Sep 2023
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Jason Lee
The world’s biggest drag race marks the second event in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports Road to the Championship, putting an even greater emphasis on winning this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S.…
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How the points battles for Countdowns to the Championship shape up in Indy

The final fields for the 2023 Countdown to the Championship will be determined this weekend at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Here's a look at who's in, who's not, and scenarios that will keep them there. Here's our Friday preview.
01 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdowns to the Championship
The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is not only the biggest and richest drag race in the world, but it's also the final regular-season event of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series that will set the fields for the six-race…
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DRAW annual general membership meeting to take place at U.S. Nationals

The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will be holding its annual general membership meeting on Sunday, Sept. 3, during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
31 Aug 2023
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DRAW
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will be holding its annual general membership meeting on Sunday, Sept. 3, during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. in…
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First NHRA Factory X presented by Holley race will boast two bonus programs

NHRA Factory X presented by Holley will have its first official race at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and will bring with it a pair of exciting new incentives for drivers as well.
31 Aug 2023
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NHRA Factory X presented by Holley
NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, an exciting new category reserved for 2019 and newer manufactured automobiles, will have its first official race at the world’s biggest drag race, bringing a pair of exciting new incentives for drivers as well…
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Popular Dodge Hemi Challenge revs up at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

The 22nd edition of the Dodge Hemi Challenge, the longest-continuous-running specialty race in NHRA history, will once again take center stage at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 
30 Aug 2023
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Popular Dodge Hemi Challenge revs up at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The 22nd edition of the Dodge Hemi Challenge, the longest-continuous-running specialty race in NHRA history, will once again take center stage at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.…
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2024 Camping World Series schedule includes returns to Phoenix and Chicago

Highlighted by a special 70th anniversary of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville to open the season, as well as a return to Phoenix, NHRA officials have announced the 2024 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
30 Aug 2023
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2024 Schedule
Highlighted by a special 70th anniversary of the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville to open the season, as well as a return to Phoenix, NHRA…
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown takes on drag racing’s biggest race in Indy

Thirty drivers will be racing for the coveted Wally in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 
30 Aug 2023
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
The Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class that features competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Mustang Cobra Jets, and Dodge Mopar Challenger Drag Paks begins their second half of the 2023 season with the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S.…
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Jasmine Salinas obtains NHRA Top Fuel license; prepares for 2024 season debut

Jasmine Salinas, the 31-year-old daughter of NHRA Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas, has earned her NHRA Top Fuel license after various test sessions throughout the 2023 season and will make her debut at the 2024 season opener in Gainesville.
29 Aug 2023
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Jasmine Salinas
Jasmine Salinas, the 31-year-old daughter of NHRA Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas, has earned her NHRA Top Fuel license after various test sessions throughout the 2023 season.  She will officially make her first start in the Top Fuel ranks…
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Baileigh Industrial joins Trick-Tools Racing for Indy and Countdown events

The Trick-Tools Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team will feature Baileigh Industrial on their White Alligator Racing entry at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and throughout the Countdown to the Championship.
29 Aug 2023
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Trick-Tools Racing
The Trick-Tools Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team will feature Baileigh Industrial on their White Alligator Racing entry at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and throughout the Countdown to the Championship. The Manitowoc, Wis.-based…
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Third-generation Kalittas attend Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School in Norwalk

Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School recently hosted three generations of Kalitta family racers, including the sons of Doug Kalitta and the late Scott Kalitta.
29 Aug 2023
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Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School recently hosted three generations of Kalitta family racers and enabled the latest group to fast track their own drag racing careers. Held at the Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Hawley’s popular NHRA Super…
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Head Racing announces Dylan Cromwell Memorial Scholarship

Funny Car driver Blake Alexander and Jim Head Racing will pay tribute to former crewmember Dylan Cromwell during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2023
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Dylan Cromwell
On Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, Dylan Cromwell was killed in a highway accident while driving one of the Head Racing Funny Car transporters to the NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old Montana native made a profound impact on the Head Racing…
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Will Smith returns for second U.S. Nationals with experience, backing from Mac Rak

Will Smith and his Band of Brothers are back together and headed to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Joining Smith and car owner Larry Dixon on this latest venture is North America’s largest pallet-rack repair company, Mac Rak. 
28 Aug 2023
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Will Smith
Will Smith and his Band of Brothers are back together and headed to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Joining Smith and car owner Larry Dixon on this latest venture is North America’s largest pallet-rack repair company, Mac Rak.…
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Stalba, Morris top winners list at East Region/Division 1 event in New England

Karen Stalba and Wayne Morris scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at New England Dragway.
26 Aug 2023
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Northeast Division
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at New England Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.423, 262.69  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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Coughlin, Foster lead winners at rain-delayed Division 3 Battle at the Beech

Mike Coughlin and Chris Foster scored Top Alcohol wins at the rain-delayed conclusion of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division Battle at the Beech at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
25 Aug 2023
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 Division 3
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mike Coughlin, Dublin, Ohio, 5.333, 271.13  def. Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 7.…
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