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Firebird Raceway hosts Division 6 Lucas Oil Series opener

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division is in action this weekend at Firebird Raceway. LATEST UPDATE: Saturday qualifying
02 Jun 2023
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Division 6
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR 1) Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 8.637…
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Division 3 Cavalcade of Stars shines at Summit Motorsports Park

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division is in action this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park for the 17th annual Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. LATEST UPDATE: Saturday qualifying
02 Jun 2023
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 17th annual Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 1) Mike…
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Division 5 Lucas Oil Series season opener launches at Tri-State Raceway

the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division is in action this weekend with the Wicks Buildings Race Shop Showdown built by Dave River Construction at Tri-State Raceway. LATEST UPDATE: Saturday qualifying
02 Jun 2023
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Division 5
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Wicks Buildings Race Shop Showdown built by Dave River Construction: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR 1) Jim Greenheck…
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NHRA Pro Mod drivers eager for Epping debut

It’s another first-time opportunity for drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, as the category powers into New England Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
02 Jun 2023
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NHRA Pro Mod drivers eager for Epping debut
It’s another first-time opportunity for drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, as the category powers into New England Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals. The fan-…
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NHRA adjusts Friday qualifying schedule for NHRA New England Nationals

Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s qualifying session at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
01 Jun 2023
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Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s qualifying session at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Funny Car is now slated to open NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Watch this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
01 Jun 2023
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NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Houston are Moser, Summit, Strange, and Weldon. Fans…
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NHRA welcomes new Flying H Dragstrip to NHRA Member Track Network

After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Mo., Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network.
31 May 2023
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Flying H
After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Mo., Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network. The new dragstrip will be located at I-70 Motorsports Park in the Kansas City area and is owned by…
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Cruz Pedregon and Josh Hart square off at Snap-on Superspeedway event

NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart squared off with two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon on Monday, May 29, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the grand-prize Snap-on Tools Superspeedway contest event.
31 May 2023
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Cruz Pedregon
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart squared off with two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon on Monday, May 29, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the grand-prize Snap-on Tools Superspeedway contest event. Snap-on…
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NHRA welcomes Pine Valley Raceway to NHRA Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to its NHRA Member Track Network.
30 May 2023
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Pine Valley Raceway
NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to its NHRA Member Track Network.   Originally built in 2004, the track reopened in 2023 under the leadership of Buck and Austin Hayward, also joining the NHRA Member…
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Memorial Day, 2023

As we observe Memorial Day, the NHRA family joins together to honor and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their bravery, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms.
29 May 2023
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Memorial Day, 2023
As we observe Memorial Day, the NHRA family joins together to honor and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their bravery, selflessness, and…
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Cummings, Gill lead winners at Maple Grove Raceway Lucas Oil Series event

Matt Cummings and Matt Gill led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway.
27 May 2023
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Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Matthew Cummings, Delray Beach, Fla., '09 , 5.175, 280.37  def.…
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In-N-Out Burger is turning 75, and everyone is invited to the party!

In-N-Out Burger is celebrating with a 75th Anniversary Festival on Oct. 22, 2023, at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The event will feature drag racing, a car show, bands, burgers, and rides. ZZ TOP, 311, and .48 Special will perform to close out the once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
26 May 2023
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In-N-Out Burger is turning 75, and everyone is invited to the party!
Since 1948, fast food and fast cars have gone together. From drive-thrus to dragstrips, the Southern California car scene has been defined by the food and cars we love. A love that sounds like a V-8’s rumble and tastes like a Double-Double. On…
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Veteran Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car

C&H Motorsports has signed veteran NHRA driver Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2023 NHRA season.  
25 May 2023
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Bret Williamson
C&H Motorsports has signed veteran NHRA driver Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2023 NHRA season.   Williamson was first exposed to drag racing in the mid-1960s at the side…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals will return to National Trail Raceway July 12-13

A staple on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus on July 12-13, offering the biggest purse in the storied history of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals program.
25 May 2023
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals
A staple on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus on July 12-13, offering the biggest purse in the storied history of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals program. The…
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NHRA pioneer Paula Murphy honored by Women in Motorsports North America

Trailblazing female racer Paula Murphy, who among her many accomplishments was the first woman licensed to compete tin any NHRA nitro class, was feted by the Women in Motorsports North America at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles on May 24. NHRA executives were on hand to help honor her.
25 May 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Paula Murphy
Trailblazing female racer Paula Murphy, who among her many accomplishments was the first woman licensed to compete in any NHRA nitro class when she licensed in Funny Car in late 1966, was feted by the Women in Motorsports North America at the…
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Indy test session yields valuable answers to power-plagued Scag Top Fuel team

After five straight first-round losses, Tony Schumacher’s Mike Neff-led JCM/Scat Top Fuel team tested at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and found the solution to their recent power woes.
25 May 2023
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Richard Freeman wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock at 2023 Route 66 NHRA Nationals

25 May 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
25 May 2023
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Maple Grove Raceway
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Houston are Moser, Summit, Strange, and Weldon. Fans…
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Nitro teams, Pro Mods get ready for NHRA New England Nationals in Epping

As the summer heats up, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series continues its 2023 season tour and returns to New England Dragway for the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals on June 3-5.
24 May 2023
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NHRA New England Nationals
As the summer heats up, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series continues its 2023 season tour and returns to New England Dragway for the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals on June 3-5. The NHRA New England Nationals marks the sixth event…
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Maddi Gordon takes first steps to earn Top Alcohol Funny Car license

Maddi Gordon, daughter of two-time NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Doug Gordon, has begun working towards her NHRA competition license in anticipation of a Top Alcohol Funny Car debut in 2024.
23 May 2023
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Maddi Gordon
Maddi Gordon, daughter of two-time NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Doug Gordon, has been working as the full-time clutch specialist on the Gordon family’s Camaro for the past three race seasons. Maddi is now 19…
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World champ Priddy leads Sportsman winners at return to Route 66 Raceway

Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, led by Ryan Priddy, who scored the first victory of his Comp eliminator world championship defense.
22 May 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Ryan Priddy
Seven champions were crowned in NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, led by Ryan Priddy, who scored the first victory of his Comp eliminator world…
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In Memoriam

22 May 2023
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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 [email protected]
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Lenny Lottig triumphant in Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at Route 66 Raceway

Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies COPO Camaro won their second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown race Sunday at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. 
21 May 2023
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Lenny Lottig
Lenny Lottig and his ITI Trailers & Truck Bodies COPO Camaro won their second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown race Sunday at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.    Facing Doug Hamp…
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Jose Gonzalez claims Pro Mod victory at Route 66 NHRA Nationals

In a final round featuring the last two world champions in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Jose Gonzalez picked up the win over Kris Thorne at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.
21 May 2023
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Jose Gonzalez
In a final round featuring the last two world champions in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, Jose Gonzalez picked up the win over reigning world champ Kris Thorne on a holeshot as part of this weekend’s…
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Unofficial Camping World points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Gerber Glass & Collision Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the sixth race of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
21 May 2023
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Gerber Glass & Collision Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the sixth race of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Official points will be posted…
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JCM Racing, Max Out Motorsports announce formation of Maynard Ashley Racing

Max Out Motorsports (formerly Justin Ashley Racing and Davis Motorsports) and JCM Racing have announced the creation of Maynard Ashley Racing, a new organization that will campaign the Phillips Connect Toyota Top Fuel entry piloted by Justin Ashley.
20 May 2023
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Maynard Ashley Racing
On Saturday of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, Max Out Motorsports (formerly Justin Ashley Racing and Davis Motorsports) and JCM Racing jointly announced the creation of Maynard Ashley Racing, a new organization that will…
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Pro Mod driver Mason Wright walks away from qualifying crash in Chicago

Mason Wright’s Pro Mod crossed the centerline and made contact with the wall during the first round of qualifying in Pro Mod at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway, Wright exited the car under his own power.
19 May 2023
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Four riders set for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge

When it comes to the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the Pro Stock Motorcycle category gets to join the fun for the first time as part of this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.
19 May 2023
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty
When it comes to the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the Pro Stock Motorcycle category gets to join the fun for the first time as part of this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. The…
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Lewis doubles, Nataas, McCosh shine at Texas Motorplex doubleheader event

Jimm Lewis doubled in Top Sportsman and Julie Nataas and Bob McCosh won in the Top Alcohol classes to lead the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Texas Motorplex:
19 May 2023
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Winners
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Lonestar Nationals presented by ScoggieDickey Parts Center: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.180, 273.82…
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Firefighting Funny Car driver Chris King challenges pros at Quinn Fire Academy

In advance of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, Chicago firefighter and driver of the Howards Cams/Competition Products Funny Car Chris King took NHRA drivers Camrie Caruso, Lyle Barnett, JR Gray, Jerico Balduf, and Mike Thielen through the paces at the Robert Quinn Fire Academy. 
18 May 2023
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Quinn Fire Academy
In advance of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, Chicago firefighter and driver of the Howards Cams/Competition Products Dodge Charger Funny Car Chris King took several NHRA drivers through the…
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