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Dystany Spurlock ready for Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at Virginia Nationals

Dystany Spurlock will make her Pro debut at this weekend's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals aboard an Arana Racing entry. Spurlock is an experienced rider in other two-wheeled classes and considers Virginia Motorsports Park her home track.
21 Jun 2025
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Bristol sand trap ride gave Buddy Hull another dose of Funny Car experience

A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list, and he thinks he's all the better for it.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Buddy Hull
A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list after his two braking parachutes failed to deploy after his…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Brayden Davis looks to keep rolling in Richmond

It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of at this weekend’s American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
21 Jun 2025
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Brayden Davis
It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of in his third career NHRA…
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Funny Car veteran Ron Capps returns to Richmond with momentum on his side

Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race losing streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol and hopes the win will carry some momentum into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals as the summer heats up for NHRA teams.
18 Jun 2025
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Ron Capps
Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race losing streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol. Capps and the rest of the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to racing this weekend at the fifth annual American…
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event

More than 500 students attend the NHRA pilot program in Canada.
17 Jun 2025
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event
Toronto Motorsports Park recently made a major impact as part of the NHRA’s pilot YES (Youth & Education Services) Program, hosting a wildly successful event that brought in…
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Torrence ready to ride hot streak at American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals

Fresh off his latest win in Bristol, Steve Torrence and the Capco Contractors team are riding high as they head to Richmond for this week's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
16 Jun 2025
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Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence and his Top Fuel team showcased championship potential just more than a week ago in Bristol, as the four-time world champion picked up his first win in nearly a year.   Heading into this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel…
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Bristol winners Ron Capps and Richard Gadson guest on WFO Radio Nitro show

WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson.
12 Jun 2025
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  WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson. Fresh off their epic victories, three-time Funny Car world…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
11 Jun 2025
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

As the NHRA regular season hits its midpoint, the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol upped the ante with thrilling moments and wild upsets. Enjoy this video look back at the event.
11 Jun 2025
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NHRA National Dragster Sportsman Racer of the Month: Nathan Prose

With a record that includes three consecutive final rounds, Division 3 Super Gas racer Nathan Prose has been named as our latest National Dragster Sportsman Racer of the Month.
10 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Nathan Prose
This isn’t the first time the Prose family has been honored as National Dragster’s Sportsman Racer of the Month and given their recent history, it might not be the last.  So far this season, Nathan Prose has been to three events in Super Gas…
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By the numbers: A look at Greg Anderson's race to 1,000 round-wins

With his semifinal victory over David Cuadra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Greg Anderson became just the second Pro driver in NHRA history to record 1,000 round-wins. Here's a deep dive into some of the stats that helped him get there.
10 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Greg Anderson
With his semifinal victory over David Cuadra at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Greg Anderson became just the second Pro driver in NHRA history to record 1,000 round-wins. Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force was the first to…
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Five things we learned in Bristol

The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was, in many ways, one of the most dramatic events of the season, so there was a lot to learn from it. Here are five things that stood out.
09 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five things we learned in Bristol
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was, in many ways, one of the most dramatic events of the season, so there was a lot to learn from it. Here are five things that stood out. A STAR IS BORN (OR MAYBE TWO) Richard Gadson finally…
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Factory Stock duo Jason and Taylor Dietsch tackle Thunder Valley

After a pair of wins, the father/son duo of Jason and Taylor Dietsch are looking for most success at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
06 Jun 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jason Dietsch
Jason Dietsch began racing in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series in 2018 and over the years the owner of Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales built his racing program at a steady pace. Three weeks ago, at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA…
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Wally Parks’ vision lives on at Twilight Cruise Night

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum brings hot rodders together again in Pomona.
05 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum’s Twilight Cruise on Wednesday night wasn’t just a car show, it was a living tribute to the man who saw what hot rodding could become before anyone else did. Wally Parks didn’t just build cars, break…
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 NHRA New England Nationals

The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals was packed with wild upsets and record-breaking performances. Enjoy this exciting look back at our weekend at New England Dragway.
04 Jun 2025
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 NHRA New England Nationals
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Todd eager to stay on winning track at Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals

After winning Sunday in Epping, snapping a 25-race winless streak in the process, Funny Car’s J.R. Todd will only have to wait a week to keep his momentum rolling at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at scenic Bristol Dragway.
04 Jun 2025
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J.R. Todd
After winning Sunday in Epping, snapping a 25-race winless streak in the process, Funny Car’s J.R. Todd would like to see the wait for his next victory reduced dramatically. In fact, it could be only a week if the former world champion keeps rolling…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
03 Jun 2025
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 NHRA New England Nationals
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Top Fuel champ Antron Brown looks to conquer Bristol for the first time

Antron Brown has compiled one of the most impressive résumés in NHRA history, earning four Top Fuel world championships and 81 event wins, and Brown hopes to add another note to his lengthy list of achievements — his first Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals win.
03 Jun 2025
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Antron Brown
Antron Brown has put together one of the most impressive resumés in NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series history, racking up four Top Fuel world championships — including the latest in 2024 — and 81 event wins.   After this weekend’s 24th…
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5 things we learned from the NHRA New England Nationals

From history to horsepower, New England Dragway in Epping gave us a weekend to remember — and reminded us why we’ll be back in 2026 with expectations high.
02 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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 5 things we learned from the NHRA New England Nationals
The 2025 NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway delivered the kind of drama only 12,000-horsepower nitro engines and five-speed 10,000-rpm big-blocks can provide. With track records shattered, rivalries renewed, and pedalfests aplenty,…
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Erica Enders and Greg Anderson setup a clash of the titans Pro Stock final in Epping

Elite Motorsports and KB Titan trading blows as Pro Stock rivalry heats up again
01 Jun 2025
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Erica Enders and Greg Anderson setup a clash of the titans Pro Stock final in Epping
    The Pro Stock rivalry that has defined much of the last decade is officially back. After a month-long break in the schedule, Erica Enders and…
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From Top Fuel to top end: Ida Zetterström adds New England Nationals and Fox TV exposure

The European drag racing star balances on-track and on-air talent as she eyes a full 2026 Top Fuel campaign.
30 May 2025
David Kennedy
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Ida Zetterström
Ida Zetterström isn’t just here to race—she’s here to make waves. The European drag racing standout has stormed into NHRA Top Fuel competition with one mission: to prove she belongs among the best in the world. With a championship pedigree in FIA…
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After a month off, Pro Stock returns at NHRA New England Nationals

As the NHRA Pro Stock class returns to competition at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, reigning winner Troy Coughlin Jr. hopes the added time off helps him return to the winner’s circle with his Elite Motorsports team.
30 May 2025
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Troy coughlin Jr.
As the NHRA Pro Stock class returns to competition at this weekend’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, reigning winner Troy Coughlin Jr. hopes the added time off helps him return to the winner’s circle with his Elite…
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Funny Car's Bob Tasca III feels right at home at NHRA New England Nationals

No matter how many times he goes to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals, it will always be special for local native Bob Tasca III.
30 May 2025
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Bob Tasca III
No matter how many times he goes to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals, it will always be special for local native Bob Tasca III. The Funny Car veteran holds many fond memories at the facility,…
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Doug Kalitta eager to find win column again at NHRA New England Nationals

This season has been a year filled with No. 1 qualifiers but no wins yet for Doug Kalitta, and it's something that the former Top Fuel world champ hopes to change this weekend at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
28 May 2025
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Doug Kalitta
Before last year’s impressive triumph, New England Dragway was the only track on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour where Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta had not won. This season has been a year filled with No. 1 qualifiers but no wins…
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Tom Bailey wins Peak Street Car Shootout at Route 66 NHRA Nationals

24 May 2025
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After completing a 40-mile highway drive prior to the event, Tom Bailey won the Peak Street Car Shootout with a final-round win over Bryant Goldstone’s AMC Javelin. Earlier, Bailey turned in a stunning performance that included a 5.79 elapsed time…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Gerber Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak in Chicago as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
21 May 2025
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returned to action with the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, which had plenty of kicks at Route 66 Raceway.
20 May 2025
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Austin Prock's journey to reasserting his reign over Funny Car

 In this NHRA on FOX video, reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Prock talks with NHRA on Fox's Bruno Massel about the first part of the season, the team, and what drives him forward
19 May 2025
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Austin Prock's journey to reasserting his reign over Funny Car
Reigning NHRA Funny Car champion Austin Prock joined Bruno Massel in this NHRA on FOX segment from Chicago to open up about his journey and how he's handling the pressure that comes with wearing the crown. The elephant in the conversation is that…
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Gadson after first Pro Stock Motorcycle win at Gerber Route 66 Nationals

After a solid showing two weeks ago in Charlotte, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
16 May 2025
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Richard Gadson
After a solid showing two weeks ago in Charlotte, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway. Not only did…
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Beckman eager to get back to winning ways at Gerber Route 66 NHRA Nationals

First in points just two races ago, Funny Car standout Jack Beckman is more than ready to get back to that form at this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2025
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Jack Beckman
First in points just two races ago, Funny Car standout Jack Beckman is more than ready to get back to that form at this weekend’s 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway. The former…
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