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Stavrinos doubles up, adding Phoenix win to delayed Gainesville victory

Pro Mod driver Mike Stavrinos claimed double Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series trophies at Firebird Motorsports Park this weekend when he won the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals a day after winning the postponed Gainesville event.
23 Mar 2025
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Mike Stavrinos
Pro Mod driver Mike Stavrinos claimed double Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series trophies at Firebird Motorsports Park this weekend when he won the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals a day after winning the postponed Gainesville event. It…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 
23 Mar 2025
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.  Official points will be posted…
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Ron Capps walks away from brutal explosion, crash at Arizona Nationals

During the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Ron Capps suffered an explosion before the finish line. His car crossed the center line and struck the left guardwall before coming to a stop. Capps was alert and exited the car under his own power and was examined onsite by the NHRA Medical Team before being released.
23 Mar 2025
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Ron Capps
During the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, Ron Capps suffered an explosion before the finish line. His car crossed the center line and struck the left guardwall before coming to a…
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Stavrinos gets first NHRA Pro Mod win with Gatornationals triumph in Phoenix

Mike Stavrinos enjoyed a spectacular Saturday at a sold-out Firebird Motorsports Park, winning his first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race, defeating Rickie Smith in the final round of the postponed NHRA Gatornationals and also qualifying No. 1 for this weekend’s Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.
22 Mar 2025
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Mike Stavrinos
Mike Stavrinos enjoyed a spectacular Saturday at a sold-out Firebird Motorsports Park, winning his first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race, defeating Rickie Smith in the final round of the postponed NHRA Gatornationals and also…
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Third straight Saturday sellout at Firebird Motorsports Park for Arizona Nationals

For the third straight year, NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
22 Mar 2025
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NHRA Arizona Nationals
For the third straight year, NHRA and officials at Firebird Motorsports Park announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The huge fanbase in the Phoenix area continued to pack the historic facility, which is…
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Double dose of excitement for Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series in Phoenix

Following a highly successful Phoenix debut last year, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series is set for a spectacular encore in 2025, running eliminations from the opener in Gainesville during qualifying on Friday and Saturday, heading directly into eliminations for the NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday.
20 Mar 2025
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Kevin Rivenbank
Following a highly successful Phoenix debut for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last year, the category is set for a spectacular race weekend for an encore in 2025. NHRA Pro Mod will run eliminations from the opener in Gainesville…
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Phoenix-based USD will ride with Jim Dunn Racing at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Phoenix-based USD, which has been servicing customers in the southwest for more than 45 years, will be featured on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at this weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals.
20 Mar 2025
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Jim Dunn Racing
Coming off one of the best weekends of his drag racing career, Buddy Hull is ready to keep that momentum flowing at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. USD, which has been servicing customers in the southwest for more than 45 years with a commitment to…
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FVP named Official Battery of NHRA as part of growing partnership

FVP has been named Official Battery of NHRA as part of a multiyear partnership beginning with the 2025 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
19 Mar 2025
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FVP named Official Battery
FVP has been named Official Battery of NHRA as part of a multiyear partnership beginning with the 2025 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. A longtime partner of NHRA, FVP was previously Preferred Battery of NHRA before moving…
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Navigating the new era of Top Alcohol Funny Car racing

The arrival of several competitive injected nitro entries in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class has drawn much-needed attention to the class, but also presented a few challenges. Here's a look at the current state of the category.
19 Mar 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Sean Bellemeur
In July 2022, after much research and deliberation, the NHRA Technical Department announced that an injected nitro combination would be added to the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning with the start of the 2023 season. At the time, the new…
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NHRA expands 2025 Contingency Program with new categories, partners, and postings

Mountain Motor Pro Stock and new industry partners and expanded postings join forces to boost racer rewards in 2025.
18 Mar 2025
David Kennedy
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TitNHRA Expands 2025 Contingency Program with New Categories and Partners
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is excited to announce a significant expansion of its 2025 Contingency Program, introducing new racing categories and welcoming esteemed industry partners. This initiative underscores NHRA’s commitment to…
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Mike Knott purchases Top Alcohol Dragster; expects to make 2026 debut

Top Dragster racer Mike Knott has purchased Brandon Booher's Top Alcohol Dragster and is currently preparing to make his official NHRA debut in the class in 2026.
18 Mar 2025
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Mike Knott
Mike Knott came up through the drag racing ranks, from Jr. Dragsters and bracket cars to Top Dragster, he always had his eye on the Top Alcohol Dragster category. Now 35, Knott is taking steps towards that goal after purchasing a chassis with plans…
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Top Fuel team owner Tim Lewis, longtime partner of Doug Foley, passes away

Tim Lewis (left), one half of the successful Foley & Lewis Top Fuel team, passed away recently, and was remembered fondly by his team.
18 Mar 2025
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Tim Lewis
Statement from Foley & Lew team on the passing of Tim Lewis: It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our longtime team leader and, more importantly, our friend, Tim Lewis. Tim was a successful businessman…
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World champion crew chief Bernie Fedderly, part of Force 'brain trust,' passes away

Bernie Fedderly, whose mechanical magic propelled drivers to winner’s circles and world championships over a Hall of Fame career, passed away March 15. He was 83.
17 Mar 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Bernie Fedderly
Bernie Fedderly, whose mechanical magic propelled drivers to winner’s circles and world championships over a Hall of Fame career, passed away March 15. He was 83. Fedderly, a one-time fleet mechanic for a Canadian dairy company, found his place…
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Thunder Valley Dragways joins NHRA’s West Central Division

Thunder Valley Dragways, located between Marion and Parker, S.D., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).
17 Mar 2025
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Thunder Valley Dragways
Thunder Valley Dragways has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5). First opened in 1967 as an NHRA member track, Thunder Valley Dragways, which is located between Marion and Parker, S.D., is…
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Shumake will return to action in Fry’s Food Stores dragster in Phoenix

Phoenix native and NHRA Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at his home track, Firebird Motorsports Park, for the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
17 Mar 2025
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Travis Shumake
Phoenix native and NHRA Top Fuel driver Travis Shumake will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at his home track, Firebird Motorsports Park, for the NHRA Arizona Nationals, March 21-23.  Coming off a series of low 3.70-…
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In Memoriam

17 Mar 2025
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
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NHRA Top Fuel ‘mud flaps’ will be optional for next four races

NHRA officials have announced that side-mounted aerodynamic body panels in Top Fuel, commonly referred to within the class as “mud flaps,” will be optional for the next four races while NHRA evaluates their effectiveness.
17 Mar 2025
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Mudflaps
NHRA officials have announced that side-mounted aerodynamic body panels in Top Fuel, commonly referred to within the class as “mud flaps,” will be optional for the next four races, starting at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix on March…
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Wally Parks inducted into West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame during 2025 NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas

The induction recognized Wally Parks' lasting impact on motorsports, celebrating his contributions before an audience of racing legends, including Roger Penske, Richard Petty, and Rick Ware.
15 Mar 2025
David Kennedy
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Wally Parks Roger Penske, Richard Petty, and Rick Ware
  This prestigious West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame evening dinner brought hundreds of people together and was held in conjunction with the NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
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Williams, Bohannon, Hidalgo shine at Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun SPORTSnats

Chase Williams,Tyler Bohannon, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., led the list of winners as the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals took place at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
15 Mar 2025
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Cajun SPORTSnationals
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Chase Williams, Carthage, Texas, '14 dragster, B/ED, 6.944, 157.32  def. Hall Casey,…
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Carter, Ratcliff, Browning lead winners at No Problem Raceway event

Dean Carter, Kyle Ratcliff, and Ron Browning led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway.
14 Mar 2025
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Division 4
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway: The following are Friday's final results (alky) from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central…
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Albuquerque Dragway returns to NHRA Member Track Network in Division 7

Albuquerque Dragway, which has enjoyed a long and extensive drag racing history dating back to 1963, is back in the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7).
14 Mar 2025
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Albuquerque Dragway
Albuquerque Dragway is back in the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7). Albuquerque Dragway has enjoyed a long and extensive drag racing history dating back to 1963. The standout facility has been a…
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series completion from Gainesville now set for Phoenix

Racers and teams within the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Series, along with the NHRA, have made the decision to run eliminations from the postponed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals.
13 Mar 2025
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Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series
After further consideration, racers and teams within the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Series, along with the NHRA, have made the decision to run eliminations from the postponed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at the upcoming NHRA Arizona…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
13 Mar 2025
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Arizona Nationals event guide
Planning to attend or even watch the upcoming NHRA Arizona Nationals? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a…
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Alice Cooper to headline ‘Off the Track’ concert at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Rock-and-roll music legend and Arizona native Alice Cooper is set to perform at the “Off the Track” concert at the Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on Saturday, March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals weekend, March 21-23. 
13 Mar 2025
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Alice Cooper
Rock-and-roll music legend and Arizona native Alice Cooper is set to perform at the “Off the Track” concert at the Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on Saturday, March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals weekend, March 21-23.…
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Robert Hight steps down as JFR president

Robert Hight has confirmed that he is stepping down as president of John Force Racing, confident that the company is in capable hands moving forward.
13 Mar 2025
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Hight
Robert Hight has confirmed that he is stepping down as president of John Force Racing, confident that the company is in capable hands moving forward. “I had 30 great years at JFR,” Hight said. “But being out of the car last year made me realize…
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Gainesville Lucas Oil Series Sportsman class completion schedule clarified

As a result of inclement weather, racing in the Lucas Oil Series sportsman classes and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown were not completed as scheduled during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The following is an overview of each category and the amended schedule.
13 Mar 2025
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Chip Beverett
As a result of inclement weather, racing in the Lucas Oil Series sportsman classes and the FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown were not completed as scheduled during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. “After consultation with the remaining…
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NHRA stars to return to Southern California for Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to its birthplace for the historic 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 27-30 at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with plenty of special additions to make it a memorable weekend.
12 Mar 2025
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to its birthplace for the historic 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 27-30 at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with plenty of special additions to make it a memorable…
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Watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
11 Mar 2025
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Cajun SPORTSnationals
NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from No Problem are Laris Motorsports Insurance…
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Career-best season, bolstered partnerships fuel Taylor Chomiski for powerful 2025

A fresh new season of NHRA drag racing has Comp Eliminator standout Taylor Chomiski fired up to go fast. Blind Frog Ranch has stepped up with primary support of Chomiski’s Cobalt. Longtime partner CIP1.com is returning for a sixth consecutive season, along with the continued support of Scott Seed Company.
11 Mar 2025
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Taylor Chomiski
A fresh new season of NHRA drag racing has Comp Eliminator standout Taylor Chomiski fired up to go fast.  On the heels of finishing in the prestigious top 10 with a pair of well-earned victories, the second-generation drag racer is…
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Matchups set for first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of 2025 in Phoenix

The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge returns to the 2025 NHRA season, and the first matchups in the Saturday specialty event are set for March 22 as part of the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
11 Mar 2025
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge returns to the 2025 NHRA season, and the first matchups in the Saturday specialty event are set for March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, which takes place March 21-23 at Firebird…
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