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Salinas, Bellemeur, Hickey win again to highlight Texas NHRA FallNationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Texas Motorplex, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, led by Jasmine Salinas, who won for the second time this season in Top Alcohol Dragster.
18 Oct 2022
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Jasmine Salinas
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Texas Motorplex, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals. Jasmine Salinas, who won the Gatornationals…
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Aaron Stanfield closes out Factory Stock Showdown season with victory

Aaron Stanfield and the Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro battled to the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals win Sunday at Texas Motorplex to finish the 2022 season with his first win of the season. 
18 Oct 2022
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Aaron Stanfield
Aaron Stanfield and the Stanfield Racing Engines Chevrolet COPO Camaro battled to the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals win Sunday at Texas Motorplex to finish the 2022 season with his first win of the season.  Stanfield, also the No. 1 qualifier of…
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Kris Thorne closes out championship season with win in Dallas

After clinching the world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon on Saturday, Kris Thorne closed out his impressive season with a victory on Sunday as part of the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals.
17 Oct 2022
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Kris Thorne
After clinching the world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon on Saturday, Kris Thorne closed out his impressive season with a victory on Sunday as part of the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals.…
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Kris Thorne clinches FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod world championship

With a victory in the first round of eliminations on Saturday as part of the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Kris Thorne clinched the world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon.
15 Oct 2022
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Kris Thorne
With a victory in the first round of eliminations on Saturday as part of the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Kris Thorne clinched the world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon…
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Kalitta, DHL have so far provided nearly 150,000 meals for Feeding America

Over the last two races, Kalitta Motorsports and DHL have donated 140,000 meals to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, to help in a race to end food insecurity with the "Drive For Purpose Challenge."
15 Oct 2022
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Feeding America
Heading into the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex this weekend, Kalitta Motorsports and DHL have donated 140,000 meals to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, to help in a race to end food…
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David Barton crowned Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown champion

The 2022 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown battle came to an end Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex when David Barton and his Saw Mill Auto COPO Camaro qualified for eliminations.
15 Oct 2022
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David Barton
The 2022 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown battle between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks for the 2022 championship came to an end Saturday at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex when…
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Eaton, Bogan, and McCandless lead winners at Orlando Speed World Dragway

David Eaton, Monty Bogan, and Jason McCandless led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
14 Oct 2022
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Division 2
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR David Eaton, Merrit Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 6.573,…
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Maynard family honored for generous pledge to Austin Peay State University

NHRA team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard of the Maynard Family Racing organization were honored Friday, Oct. 14, at Austin Peay State University for a ceremony celebrating the naming of the school’s athletic complex, now called the Joe and Cathi Maynard Family Athletics Complex. 
14 Oct 2022
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Joe and Cathi Maynard
NHRA team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard of the Maynard Family Racing organization were honored Friday, Oct. 14, at Austin Peay State University for a ceremony celebrating the naming of the school’s athletic complex, now called the Joe and Cathi…
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Priddy, Rizzoli close Pacific Division doubleheader event with victories

Ryan Priddy and Kyle Rizzoli led the list of second-race winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Famoso Raceway.
14 Oct 2022
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Ryan Priddy
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Famoso Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Priddy, Chino, Calif., '18 Chevy, A/AA, 6.531, 191.32  def. Doug…
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Kris Thorne locked in closing out FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod world title

Kris Thorne may be on the verge of clinching his first world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, but he’s not about to celebrate just yet.
14 Oct 2022
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Kris Thorne
Kris Thorne may be on the verge of clinching his first world championship in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, but he’s not about to celebrate just yet.   Thorne currently has a 102-point lead over two-time…
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Watch this weekend's Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
13 Oct 2022
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Division 2
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Orlando Speed World Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are…
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Kalitta Motorsports goes pink in October with DHL and CMR

Multitime world championship-winning team Kalitta Motorsports will once again join the chorus of professional organizations supporting breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, along with primary sponsors DHL and CMR Construction and Roofing.
13 Oct 2022
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J.R. Todd
Multitime world championship-winning team Kalitta Motorsports will once again join the chorus of professional organizations supporting breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October, along with primary sponsors DHL and CMR Construction and…
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Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown championship to be decided this weekend

Competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks in the Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class will come to a head at this weekend’s season finale, the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. 
13 Oct 2022
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David Barton
Competition between Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets, and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks in the Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class will come to a head at this weekend’s season finale, the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas…
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Cory McClenathan withdraws from Texas FallNationals Top Fuel competition

Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan has withdrawn from competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, where he had planned to drive good friend Dexter Tuttle’s dragster, due to health reasons.
12 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Cory McClenathan
Fan-favorite Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan has withdrawn from competition at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, where he had planned to drive good friend Dexter Tuttle’s dragster, due to health reasons. McClenathan had to withdraw from last weekend’…
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The 2022 Texas NHRA FallNationals Pre-Race Throwdown

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX and National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna come on with host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Texas NHRA FallNationals. 
12 Oct 2022
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Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Tony Pedregon of the NHRA on FOX and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna come on with host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Texas NHRA FallNationals.  This…
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Richard Gadson set to make Pro Stock Motorcycle debut in Texas

The newly formed Gadson/Brandt Pro Stock Motorcycle team will debut their Military Suicide Awareness Suzuki at the Texas NHRA FallNationals near Dallas.
12 Oct 2022
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Richard Gadson
Highly touted motorcycle drag racer Richard Gadson will make his long-awaited NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex near Dallas. Gadson will be riding the new Gadson/Brandt Racing…
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Annual DRAW Auction set to take place at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Drag Racing Association of Women’s single biggest fundraising activity is the annual DRAW Auction at the Texas Motorplex, held during the Texas NHRA FallNationals on Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Champion’s Club.  
10 Oct 2022
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DRAW Auction
The Drag Racing Association of Women’s single biggest fundraising activity is the annual DRAW Auction at the Texas Motorplex, held during the Texas NHRA FallNationals on Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Champion’s Club.   Everyone is invited, and…
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George, Butler, Nelson, Markham, and Traina punch tickets to Summit title bash

Brandon George, Tim Butler, John Nelson, Dalton Markham, and Jay Traina scored wins at the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals to earn berths in the National Champion race in Las Vegas in late October.
10 Oct 2022
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Division 2
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals: SUPER PRO Brandon George, dragster, 8.987, 34.08  def. Michael Valli, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., '06 Dragster, foul…
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Playoff stakes raised as Texas FallNationals close out Stampede of Speed

The second annual Stampede of Speed concludes at Texas Motorplex with the main event, the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 13-16, promising fans an incredible weekend of thrills and action, right in the heart of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
10 Oct 2022
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Texas FallNationals
The second annual Stampede of Speed concludes at Texas Motorplex with the main event, the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 13-16, promising fans an incredible weekend of thrills and action, right in the heart of the Countdown to the…
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Epic group of NHRA superstars scheduled for FallNationals Fan Fest Oct. 13

The official start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the historic Texas Motorplex will rev up with an epic lineup of NHRA drivers and riders for the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas.
08 Oct 2022
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Fanfest
The official start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the historic Texas Motorplex will rev up with an epic lineup of NHRA drivers and riders for the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, including world champions in all four NHRA…
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Gordon, Smida highlight winners at Division 3 doubleheader event

Doug Gordon won in Top Alcohol Funny Car in his return to racing and Phil Smida won both events in Super Street as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action for a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
07 Oct 2022
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.265, 275.22  def.…
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Dring Air Conditioning and Heating adding $5,000 to purse at Factory Stock finale

The 2022 season finale in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown category is set to include an increased purse, as NHRA officials announced today a $5,000 purse bonus from Dring Air Conditioning and Heating at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
06 Oct 2022
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Dring Air Conditioning and Heating
The 2022 season finale in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown category is set to include an increased purse, as NHRA officials announced today a $5,000 purse bonus from Dring Air Conditioning and Heating. The winner in the highly-…
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars to be showcased at NHRA Nevada Nationals

Legends Nitro Funny Cars — Funny Cars with 1979-or-older body styles, blown nitromethane-fueled engines, two-speed transmissions, and 21-gpm fuel pumps harkening back to a wildly popular era of Funny Car racing — will be part of the action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, Oct. 27-30. 
06 Oct 2022
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars
The penultimate event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will be enhanced with Legends Nitro Funny Cars presented by Red Line Oil being part of the action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 27-…
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Watch this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
05 Oct 2022
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman…
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Myhre, Crum, Lindsay, Howey, and Merrilees win Division 7 Summit Finals

David Myhre, Robert Crum, Russ Lindsay, Clayton Howey, and Craig Merrilees captured wins at the Division 7 Summit Series Finals to earn trips to the National Championships in Las Vegas in late October.
04 Oct 2022
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 Division 7 Summit Finals
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Finals:SUPER PRODavid Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., '10 Racetech, 4.962, 138.76  def. Mike Brundage, Palo Cedro, Calif., '01…
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Title hopes still alive, Doug Gordon readies for comeback after Brainerd crash

2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon will make his return to the quarter-mile and the 2022 championship battle this weekend at the North Central Region event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
04 Oct 2022
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Doug Gordon
2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon will make his return to the quarter-mile and the 2022 championship battle this weekend at the North Central Region event at World Wide Technology Raceway. Gordon…
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First-time winners grab the spotlight at NHRA Midwest Nationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at World Wide Technology Raceway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, led by first-time winner Adam Hickey in Comp eliminator.
03 Oct 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Adam Hickey
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at World Wide Technology Raceway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. The third time was the charm for…
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Daniel Pharris gets first career NHRA FuelTech Pro Mod win in St. Louis

Filling in for defending world champ Jose Gonzalez in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, rookie Daniel Pharris drove to his first career victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
02 Oct 2022
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Daniel Pharris
Filling in for defending world champ Jose Gonzalez in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, rookie Daniel Pharris drove to his first career victory in the class on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway as part of the…
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Khalid alBalooshi walks away from Pro Mod incident at NHRA Midwest Nationals

During the first round of NHRA FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, Khalid alBalooshi’s Pro Mod made contact with the wall before coming to a stop. alBalooshi exited the car under his own power.
02 Oct 2022
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Brittany Force sets national record with fastest Top Fuel run in history: 338.48 mph

Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history and reset the national speed record to 338.48 mph in her Flav-R-Pac dragster in the opening round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
02 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Brittany Force
Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history and reset the national speed record to 338.48 mph in her Flav-R-Pac dragster in the opening round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Force defeated teammate…
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