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NHRA Summit Racing Series adds EV class for 2022 season; Finals return to Vegas

Already the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, the NHRA Summit Racing Series is set to grow even more during the 2022 season with the addition of the new electric vehicle (EV) class.
03 May 2022
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NHRA Summit Racing Series
Already the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, the NHRA Summit Racing Series is set to grow even more during the 2022 season with the addition of the new electric vehicle (EV) class. Boasting as many as 80,…
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Cottrell wins again at 51st Ignitor

Bobby Cottrell earned his fourth consecutive Funny Car title at Firebird Raceway during the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Peterson Chevrolet.
03 May 2022
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Cottrell wins again at 51st Ignitor
Bobby Cottrell earned his fourth consecutive Funny Car title at Firebird Raceway during the 51st running of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor presented by Peterson Chevrolet. Driving the Austin & O’Brien “Northwest Hitter” Camaro, the final round…
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Five things we learned at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

We learned a lot at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and here are our five most important takeaways from the sixth event in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
02 May 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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John Force
JOHN FORCE IS NOT DONE, NOT BY A LONGSHOT John Force doesn’t enjoy being called the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) in fact, he jokingly prefers comparisons to another hoofed mammal, but the facts here don’t lie. Just days before…
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Bill Skillman claims first Constant Aviation Four-Wide event win at zMAX Dragway

Bill Skillman came from behind to take the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals victory, the first race where the Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown class have competed in a four-wide format. 
01 May 2022
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Factory Stock
Bill Skillman came from behind to take the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals victory, the first race where the Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks of the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown class have competed…
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Kris Thorne picks up second straight win in FuelTech Pro Mod win

Kris Thorne stayed perfect during the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, picking up his second straight victory to open the year with his win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.
01 May 2022
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Pro Mod
Kris Thorne stayed perfect during the 2022 season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, picking up his second straight victory to open the year with his win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway.   The event, which was…
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Camping World motorhome race at Four-Wide Nationals rewards lucky fans

Two lucky fans won Camping World gift certificates at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after a thrilling motorhome race before a packed house at zMAX Dragway.
30 Apr 2022
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Camping World motorhome race
Two lucky fans won Camping World gift certificates at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after a thrilling motorhome race before a packed house. Camping World social media stars Chris Young and Ian Baker squared off for the fans in identical…
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Revised schedule for Sunday’s eliminations at Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

With the potential for weather to move into the area forecast for late Sunday afternoon, the start of Sunday's final eliminations for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway has been moved up one hour to 11 a.m.
30 Apr 2022
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Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
With the potential for weather to move into the area forecast for late Sunday afternoon, zMAX Dragway and NHRA officials have revised Sunday’s competition schedule for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, moving up the start of…
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First Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootout to take place in Charlotte

The first of seven NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootouts will take place during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, featuring an eight-car field of young Division 2 drivers competing for the title.
29 Apr 2022
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Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League
The first of seven NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League shootouts will take place during this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, featuring an eight-car field of young Division 2 drivers competing for the title.…
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NHRA video game preview: Fly into zMAX Dragway for Four-Wide Nationals

Work is racing along on the new NHRA video game, which will be released this September. In this exclusive clip, we fly into zMAX Dragway and to the starting line for a four-wide Top Fuel lineup.
29 Apr 2022
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Kooks Headers joins Doug Foley for NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte

NHRA Top Fuel veteran Doug Foley is rolling into his home race, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, where Kooks Headers & Exhaust, headquartered in nearby Statesville, N.C., will serve as the primary sponsor.
28 Apr 2022
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Doug Foley
NHRA Top Fuel veteran Doug Foley is rolling into his home race, the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, with a full list of new and returning sponsors on the Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster. Kooks Headers & Exhaust,…
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Doug Kalitta and Autodesk team up for NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta will trade in his familiar red, white, and black Mac Tools dragster for a new-look Autodesk Top Fueler during the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. 
28 Apr 2022
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Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta will trade in his familiar red, white, and black Mac Tools dragster for a new-look Autodesk Top Fueler during the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.  The 49-time Top Fuel national event winner will be leading the…
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Cameron Ferré returns to Paton Racing Top Fuel team in Charlotte

Cameron Ferré and Paton Racing are back together for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte.
28 Apr 2022
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Cameron Ferre
Cameron Ferré and Paton Racing are back together for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte. After some sponsor issues to start the year, the team postponed their NHRA Top Fuel debut, but Ferré and…
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Ron Capps partners with Toyota beginning with Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Toyota announced today that Ron Capps will begin fielding the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car at this weekend’s 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C.
28 Apr 2022
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Toyota partners with Ron Capps beginning with Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2022) – Toyota announced today that Ron Capps and his newly formed race team of Ron Capps Motorsports will begin fielding the Toyota GR Supra Funny Car at this weekend’s 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in…
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Hart to race with TechNet at Circle K Four-Wide Nationals and Richmond event

Josh Hart will be racing under the TechNet banner for the first time this season at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as at the Richmond national event in mid-May.
27 Apr 2022
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Josh Hart
Every racer eventually finds a racetrack that for whatever reason they have consistent success throughout their career. This weekend, Josh Hart is hoping zMax Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., will become that track for the second-year Top Fuel…
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NHRA tour heads to zMAX Dragway for thrilling NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of dragstrips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known as the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2022
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Four-Wide Nationals
The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of dragstrips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known as the Circle K …
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Funny Cars headed to Firebird Raceway’s 51st Ignitor April 30/May 1

The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to Firebird Raceway on April 30/May 1.
26 Apr 2022
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Firebird Raceway Ignitor
The oldest major event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet returns to Firebird Raceway on April 30/May 1. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure…
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DHDR to support Save Our Allies During 2022 Factory Stock Showdown season

DH Davies Racing and driver David Davies will be supporting Save Our Allies, a nonprofit organization that rescues, serves, and aids Americans and Allies from conflict zones and contested areas around the world, throughout the 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season. 
26 Apr 2022
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Save Our Allies
DH Davies Racing and driver David Davies will be supporting Save Our Allies, a nonprofit organization that rescues, serves, and aids Americans and Allies from conflict zones and contested areas around the world, throughout the 2022 Constant Aviation…
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D-Wagon named presenting sponsor for FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series

D-Wagon, the latest endeavor from Kruckeberg Industries (KI), has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2022 FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.
26 Apr 2022
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D-Wagon
D-Wagon, the latest endeavor from Kruckeberg Industries (KI), has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2022 FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. After a thrilling opener last month in Gainesville, the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing…
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Before hometown heroics, Erica Enders threw out first pitch at Astros game

Before her huge hometown win at the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, Erica Enders had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Minute Maid Park for the Houston Astros' game against the Los Angeles Angels.
25 Apr 2022
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Tickets on sale now for exciting season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals, Nov. 10-13

Tickets are now on sale for the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Nov. 10-13, where fans can witness the crowning of the four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champions.
25 Apr 2022
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Auto Club NHRA Finals
As NHRA drivers continue their 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, they all will be looking towards the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Nov. 10-13. Tickets for this famed event are now on sale.  The Auto…
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Frickes double up with dual wins at Atco Raceway Division 1 event

Jackie Fricke scored in Top Alcohol Dragster and her husband Shawn in Super Street as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division raced to completion at Atco Raceway.
22 Apr 2022
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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 Atco Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.331, 275.51  def. Mike Hepp, Levitton…
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Pearson, Warren lead winners at Division 2 Silver Dollar Motorsports Park event

Mike Pearson and Jeff Warren led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park.
22 Apr 2022
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Division 2
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Allen Wilson, Kokomo, Ind., C/ED , bye run, def. Van…
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FuelTech named title sponsor of NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for 2022

FuelTech, an industry leader in performance engine management systems, has been named the title series sponsor of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the 2022 season.
22 Apr 2022
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Pro Mod
FuelTech, an industry leader in performance engine management systems, has been named the title series sponsor of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the 2022 season. The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opened its season last month…
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Kenny Koretsky and family officially purchase Maple Grove Raceway

The Koretsky family are now proud owners of a dragstrip, as veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, which includes his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle, have officially purchased Maple Grove Raceway, which is located just outside of Reading, Pa.
21 Apr 2022
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Maple Grove Raceway
The Koretsky family are now proud owners of a dragstrip, as veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, which includes his sons Kenny Jr. and current Pro Stock driver Kyle, have officially purchased Maple Grove Raceway, which is located just…
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 and 2 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Atco Dragway and the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Silver Dollar Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
21 Apr 2022
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Atco
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Atco Dragway and the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Silver Dollar Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National…
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J.R. Todd wants to keep his name in the Houston history book

J.R. Todd is one of just three drivers to have won in Top Fuel and Funny Car at Houston Raceway Park, but he also still holds the track record for speed, set in 2020 at 333.49 mph, an accomplishment he'd very much like to keep as the track hosts its last NHRA national event.
21 Apr 2022
Kelly Wade
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J.R. Todd
J.R. Todd has been part of the Kalitta Motorsports fold since 2014, and although he can now be found behind the wheel of the DHL Toyota GR Supra, Todd actually got his start with the team in a Top Fuel dragster. Since that time, he's claimed at…
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New team owner Buddy Hull: "I won't stop until I get as far as I can possibly go"

There are multiple new team owners this season including Buddy Hull, who is racing his Vertex Roofing Top Fuel dragster with the help of Tim Wilkerson. In our latest Skype interview, Hull joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his journey from world-ranked powerlifter to aspiring Top Fuel driver.
21 Apr 2022
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Comp racer Ed Federkeil to support Tunnel to Towers Foundation at SpringNationals

During the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, April 21-24, Comp Eliminator racer Ed Federkeil will kick off a season-long association with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports our nation’s military members and first responders.
20 Apr 2022
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Ed Federkeil
During the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, April 21-24, Comp Eliminator racer Ed Federkeil will kick off a season-long association with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For over 20 years Tunnel to Towers has supported our nation’s…
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‘Baby Walker Nationals’ to debut this week at NHRA SpringNationals in Houston

The Baby Walker Nationals presented by Red Line Oil, featuring one-and-two-year-old kids who aspire to follow in their famous fathers’ footsteps, makes its debut this week in conjunction with the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston and continues a week later in Charlotte.
20 Apr 2022
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Baby Walker Nationals
NHRA’s Jr. Drag Racing League is a great competitive outlet for youngsters not yet old enough to race the so-called “big cars.”  But what if the need for speed manifests itself even before a kid turns five? For that, there now is the Baby…
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Las Vegas winner Brittany Force and team ready to keep the ball rolling in Houston

Coming off an impressive victory at the Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, Brittany Force and her Monster Energy team returned to their shop in Brownsburg, Ind. to prepare for the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Houston. Crew chief David Grubnic brings you up to speed.
19 Apr 2022
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