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RoofTec Comp Eliminator Cash Clash promises fierce battle for $50,000 purse

The 16-car field is set for the RoofTec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash, which will take place Friday, Sept. 1, at the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
25 Aug 2023
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Cash Clash
The 16-car field is set for the Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash, which will take place Friday, Sept. 1, at the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. From a total purse of $50,…
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NHRA will host a Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday in Indy

The NHRA will host a Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 29 in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in advance of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, featuring food, fun, camaraderie, and more than $20,000 in door prizes from 30 different NHRA partners.
25 Aug 2023
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Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner
The NHRA will host a Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 29 in the Top Eliminator Club at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in advance of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, featuring food, fun, camaraderie, and more than…
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Division 6 racers power through double header event at Yellowstone Drag Strip

Bruce Schmiedl, Neal Rhodes, and Tony Hernandez, scored big wins as NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division wrapped up its doubleheader event at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
25 Aug 2023
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Bruce Schmiedl, Regina, Sask., '32 Bantum, A/EA, 7.574, 175.41…
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Ron Capps to pay tribute to "the Snake" with Hot Wheels throwback livery in Indy

Ron Capps will have a new look in Indy as his NAPA Auto Parts Toyota GR Supra will sport a throwback livery paying tribute to his former team owner, Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, and the legendary Hot Wheels NHRA Funny Car. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Prudhomme’s victory at the 1973 NHRA U.S. Nationals.
25 Aug 2023
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Ron Capps Hot Wheels Funny Car
Ron Capps, reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion and winner of the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, will have a new look when he defends his title at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park over Labor Day weekend. Capps’ NAPA Auto…
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Early NHRA gasser star, Indy winner "Ohio George" Montgomery passes away

“Ohio George” Montgomery, one of the first superstars in NHRA Drag Racing history, passed away Aug. 24. Montgomery, who was voted No. 28 on the list of NHRA’s Top 50 Racers in 2000, was a dominant force in gasser racing for decades beginning in the late 1950s.
24 Aug 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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"Ohio George" Montgomery
“Ohio George” Montgomery,” one of the first superstars in NHRA Drag Racing history, passed away. Aug. 24. He was 90. Montgomery, who was voted No. 28 on the list of NHRA’s Top 50 Racers in 2000, was a dominant force in gasser racing for decades…
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More than $2 million on the line at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the largest and most prestigious drag race in the world with more than 900 teams competing, will again be the richest drag race in history with a combined potential payout of more than $2 million in cash and posted contingency awards.
24 Aug 2023
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the largest and most prestigious drag race in the world with more than 900 teams competing, will again be the richest drag race in history with a combined potential payout of more than $2 million in cash…
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Four-car Factory X race set for Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

The first side-by-side competition between drivers in the exciting new Factory X presented by Holley will take place in Indy with four drivers set to take part at the Big Go!
24 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Greg Stanfield
Following the debut of the first official Factory X presented by Holley car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, the thrilling new class will now host its first side-by-side runs as four drivers are planning to run for a Wally…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle icon Angelle Sampey earns A/Fuel license for late 2023 debut

Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey has earned her Top Alcohol Dragster license and has become the first athlete to join former teammate Antron Brown’s new AB Motorsports Accelerate Program driver development program. Sampey plans to run three events in an A/Fuel Dragster this season.
24 Aug 2023
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Angelle Sampey
  Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is trading two wheels for four after recently earning her Top Alcohol Dragster license. Sampey is the first athlete to join former teammate Antron Brown’s new AB…
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Angelle Sampey, Antron Brown on WFO Radio

24 Aug 2023
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With six NHRA Drag Racing championships between them, Antron Brown and Angelle Sampey joined WFO Radio's Joe Castello, for a wide-ranging interview about their major announcement.
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam-packed with special events

The prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals lives up to its name as the world’s biggest drag race, offering a full slate of special events, attractions, autograph sessions, and more during the race weekend on Aug. 30-Sept. 4 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
23 Aug 2023
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals lives up to its name as the world’s biggest drag race, offering a full slate of special events, attractions, autograph sessions and more during the race weekend on Aug. 30-Sept. 4…
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Watch two exciting Lucas Oil Series events for free this weekend on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway and the Division 3 event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
23 Aug 2023
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NHRAtv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from New England Dragway and the Division 3 event from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from…
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DRAW’s annual special collectible sale to take place during U.S. Nationals

The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles Friday through Sunday during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
23 Aug 2023
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DRAW
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles in Indianapolis during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. The sale will start on Friday morning at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. at the main…
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Top Fuel’s Buddy Hull will get Hull’k for Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Top Fuel team owner and driver Buddy Hull will transform his traditional Methanol Moonshine/Renegade Race Fuels dragster to the Hull’k Top Fuel dragster, an homage to one of his favorite superheroes, The Incredible Hulk, at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
23 Aug 2023
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Buddy Hull
Top Fuel team owner and driver Buddy Hull will transform his traditional Methanol Moonshine/Renegade Race Fuels dragster to the Hull’k Top Fuel dragster, an homage to one of his favorite superheroes, The Incredible Hulk, at the Dodge Power Brokers…
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Third-generation drag racer Maddi Gordon licensed in Top Alcohol Funny Car

Maddi Gordon, daughter of reigning world champ Doug Gordon, completed her licensing runs during a test session following the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, becoming the first third-generation Top Alcohol Funny Car driver in NHRA history.
22 Aug 2023
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Maddi Gordon
Maddi Gordon completed her licensing runs on Monday during a test session following the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, becoming the first third-generation Top Alcohol Funny Car driver in NHRA history. Her father,…
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JCM Racing driver development program accepting applicants for 2024 NHRA season

As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season approaches the final stretch, JCM Racing is opening up the driver development program to new applicants for the 2024 season, focusing on competitors in the Summit Racing NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League.
22 Aug 2023
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JCM Racing
Earlier this year, the JCM Racing team announced the addition of a driver development program, aimed at helping young drag racers interested in pursuing a career in NHRA’s professional ranks. The program launched with three rising NHRA upstarts on…
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Alloy Employer Services joins Foley Lewis Racing for U.S. Nationals

Alloy Employer Services, a leading human resources service provider, will serve as Doug Foley’s primary sponsor when the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel team competes at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. It’s the company’s first involvement in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. 
22 Aug 2023
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Doug Foley
Alloy Employer Services, a leading human resources service provider, will serve as Doug Foley’s primary sponsor when the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel team rolls into Indianapolis Raceway Park for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, Sept. 1-4…
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Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout field set for Sunday of U.S. Nationals

The lucrative Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout is set to take place on Sunday, Sept. 3., during the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Eight Funny Car stars will race each other in a unique specialty race where first-round pairings are decided by callouts.
21 Aug 2023
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Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout
The world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, has always been known for its special events for standouts in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and that will continue in 2023, as the Pep…
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Doug Gordon's Top Alcohol Funny Car win highlights Brainerd Sportsman action

Ten event champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, including Doug Gordon, who claimed the win in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
21 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Doug Gordon
Ten event champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, After recovering from a nasty crash at this event last year to go on to win the Top…
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With just the U.S. Nationals to go, Countdown playoffs spots are filling up fast

With just the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals left on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season, just 15 guaranteed spots in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs remain open among four classes.
21 Aug 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdown to the Championship
With just the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals left on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season, just 15 guaranteed spots in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs remain open among four classes. Fourteen more…
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Jason Lee picks up first career FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod win in Brainerd

Jason Lee earned his first career victory in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, picking up the win and moving into the points lead at Brainerd International Raceway as part of the 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
20 Aug 2023
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Jason Lee
Jason Lee earned his first career victory in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports on Sunday, picking up the win over Jason Scruggs and moving into the points lead at Brainerd International Raceway as part of…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles go to first-time winners Brown, Hight, and Enders

The latest round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place on Saturday in Brainerd where Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Erica Enders became first-time winners.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Antron Brown
This season, a victory in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge has become a source of pride for NHRA drivers and in Brainerd, Antron Brown, Robert Hight and Erica Enders got a chance to join the growing roster of champions with wins in Top Fuel…
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Purse boosted for Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at U.S. Nationals

The exciting and lucrative Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge will get a whole lot more of both at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where the payouts will be increased by 50% for the final Challenge of the season. 
16 Aug 2023
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
The exciting and lucrative Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge will get a whole lot more of both at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where the payouts will be increased by 50% for the final Challenge of the season.  The Mission #…
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Pro Stock returns to Brainerd as part of huge Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals weekend

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for its annual stop at Brainerd International Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, bringing its 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph excitement — as well as the first Pro Stock appearance since 2019 — to the fan-favorite facility.
16 Aug 2023
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for its annual stop at Brainerd International Raceway for the 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Aug. 17-20, bringing its 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph excitement — as well as the first Pro Stock…
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NHRA teams up with A-iPower on new generator partnership

A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps, and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multiyear sponsorship. 
16 Aug 2023
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A-iPower
A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps, and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multiyear sponsorship.  As part of the partnership, A-iPower will…
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Ashley, Torrence, Hagan, Capps, Hight, and Glenn clinch Countdown berths in Topeka

Six more drivers locked up their official spots in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the result of racing at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka.
15 Aug 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdown
Six more drivers locked up their official spots in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the result of racing at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka. Top Fuel points leader Justin…
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DSR Performance Block Party to help kick off U.S. Nationals race weekend

The Don Schumacher Racing Performance Block Party, supporting Riley Children’s Foundation, will take place Friday, Sept. 1, at the DSM Precision Manufacturing headquarters in Brownsburg, Ind.
15 Aug 2023
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Block party
Since 2006, the Don Schumacher Racing organization has proudly supported Riley Children’s Foundation, having raised more than $820,000 for Riley Children’s Health, the only nationally ranked pediatric children’s hospital in Indiana. For more than a…
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FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Series opens Road to the Championship In Brainerd

Back in action for the first time in nearly two months, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to return in a major way, with the first race in the category’s new Road to the Championship kicking off this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway.
15 Aug 2023
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Justin Bond
Back in action for the first time in nearly two months, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports is set to return in a major way, with the first race in the category’s new Road to the Championship kicking off this…
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Nine Sportsman champs crowned at final Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

Nine champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park, including Mike Cotten, who scored in Stock.
14 Aug 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Mike Cotten
Nine champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park, including Mike Cotten, who scored in Stock. Hunter Green, son of Funny Car and Pro Mod…
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Scott Palmer saddles up with backing from Professional Bull Riders Teams in Topeka

Popular Top Fuel pro Scott Palmer is saddled up in new livery for this weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor, representing the Professional Bull Riders Teams at Heartland Motorsports Park.
11 Aug 2023
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Scott Palmer
If PBR is the most exciting 8 seconds in sports, the organization has found a kindred partner in Scott Palmer, who tears down the racetrack in the fastest 3.7 seconds in sports. Palmer pilots the PBR Teams Top Fuel dragster, reaching up to 330…
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Hough, Misfeldt both score twice at Division 6 doubleheader event in Seattle

Dylan Hough won in Top Dragster and Tom Misfeldt in Sportsman Motorcycle at both races as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Pacific Raceways.
11 Aug 2023
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Warter, Olallia, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 8.417, 163.83  def…
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