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Nitro crew chiefs set game plans ahead of 2022 preseason testing this week

Teams from the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series are headed to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix this week for preseason testing ahead of the year-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Here's a look at what some crew chiefs are planning.
09 Feb 2022
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Bo Butner discusses his long-awaited return to the Pro Stock class

After taking some time off, Bo Butner is energized and ready for his return full-time duty in Pro Stock. In this exclusive Skype interview with NHRA's Brian Lohnes, Butner comes clean on his plans and expectations for the 2020 season.
08 Feb 2022
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Doug Gordon will fly Beta colors for his final two years in family's Alcohol Funny Car

Beta Motorcycles has extended its sponsorship of Doug Gordon Racing through the 2022 and 2023 NHRA seasons. Gordon’s daughter Maddi is scheduled to take over the driver’s seat starting in 2024, so this new sponsorship extension will finish Doug’s days behind the wheel. 
08 Feb 2022
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Doug Gordon
Beta Motorcycles has extended its sponsorship of Doug Gordon Racing through the 2022 and 2023 NHRA seasons.  “This is great news for our Gordon family racing team,” said Doug Gordon, the 2020 NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion. “Beta has…
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Auto Club Raceway at Pomona shined up and ready for 2022 season launch

"A new major championship meet arrived on the scene in 1961 when the NHRA Winternationals were held in Pomona, Calif. ... the Winternationals officially opened the new competition calendar." — Wally Parks
08 Feb 2022
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Auto Club Raceway at Pomona
Pomona. It's the emotional epicenter of all drag racing. For more than 60 years, the Winternationals that runs here in February has been the launch of the drag racing season. It's where drag racing innovations debut, where nitromethane burns…
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Sampey, Krawiec will ride Vance & Hines Suzukis with Andrew Hines as crew chief

Angelle Sampey and Eddie Krawiec will ride Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycles with Vance & Hines four-valve Suzuki motors in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines serving as crew chief.
08 Feb 2022
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Vance & Hines
Vance & Hines has announced details of its 2022 campaign to earn the NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, with a trio of former NHRA champions leading the charge. Andrew Hines will step up to the role of full-time crew chief for…
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Forrest Lucas inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil Products Inc., and namesake of Lucas Oil Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium, has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. 
08 Feb 2022
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Forrest Lucas
Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil Products Inc., the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, and namesake of Lucas Oil Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium, has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of…
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Funny Car champ Ron Capps set to begin first season as driver and team owner

Having recently added team owner to his job title, reigning Camping World NHRA Funny Car champions Ron Capps joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his preparation for the 2022 season.
07 Feb 2022
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Summit Racing Equipment continues title sponsorship of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League

Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its title sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. As part of a 30th-anniversary celebration, a series of exciting eight-car shootouts will be held at seven different NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events.
07 Feb 2022
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Summit Racing Equipment
Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its title sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, as part of a multiyear extension. The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League is set to…
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Kalitta Motorsports extends and expands DHL sponsorship in 2022 season

Kalitta Motorsports and DHL have signed a multiyear extension to the NHRA partnership of one of the longest-running and most successful motorsport marketing programs. J.R. Todd will drive the DHL Toyota Funny Car, and Shawn Langdon will be behind the wheel of the DHL Top Fuel dragster.
07 Feb 2022
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DHL
Kalitta Motorsports and DHL have signed a multiyear extension to the NHRA partnership of one of the longest-running and most successful motorsport marketing programs. The upcoming season will be the 15th year the two globally successful companies…
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Tickets on sale for Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway

NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event on Sept. 15-18 at Maple Grove Raceway.
07 Feb 2022
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event on Sept. 15-18 at Maple Grove…
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Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team prepared for tough Top Fuel battle

The battle for the 2022 Camping World NHRA Top Fuel title will be intense and Mike Salinas and his Scrappers team figure to be in the thick of it as they welcome new crew chief Rob Flynn.
04 Feb 2022
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Constant Aviation to continue as title sponsor of NHRA Factory Stock Showdown

Constant Aviation, an industry leader in aircraft and engine maintenance, will continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class for the 2022 season.
04 Feb 2022
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NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
Constant Aviation will continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class for the 2022 season. Constant Aviation, an industry leader in aircraft and engine maintenance, became title sponsor of the Factory Stock Showdown category…
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Alan Johnson highlights crew chief additions at Kalitta Motorsports for 2022

World champion crew chiefs Alan Johnson, Brian Husen, and Jason McCulloch have all joined Kalitta Motorsports for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, a move that should considerably improve the team’s chances for a world championship.
03 Feb 2022
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Alan Johnson
World champion crew chiefs Alan Johnson, Brian Husen, and Jason McCulloch have all joined Kalitta Motorsports for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, a move that should considerably improve the team’s chances for a world…
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Pep Boys named Official Auto Service Partner of NHRA, sponsor of All-Star Callouts

NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys has been named the Official Auto Service Partner of NHRA and the Official Sponsor of the NHRA All-Star Callout in both Top Fuel and Funny Car as part of a multiyear partnership. 
02 Feb 2022
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Pep Boys
NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks, has been named the Official Auto Service Partner of NHRA and the Official Sponsor of the NHRA All-Star Callout in both…
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R+L Carriers announces continuation of partnership for Josh Hart in 2022

R+L Carriers will continue to sponsor Top Fuel dragster driver Josh Hart for 22 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events during the 2022 season. 
02 Feb 2022
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Josh Hart
R+L Carriers will continue to sponsor Top Fuel dragster driver Josh Hart for 22 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events during the 2022 season.  “I count on the R+L Carriers team to transport my dragster and equipment to each…
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Coming up; the greatest season in the history of Top Fuel

New teams, the return of old favorites, the annual crew chief shuffle, and the quest to dethrone a four-time champion figure to make the 2022 Camping World NHRA Top Fuel season one for the ages.
01 Feb 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Steve Torrence
Heading into the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season; Steve Torrence is the undisputed king of the Top Fuel class until someone says otherwise. The Capco team is riding a wave of four straight championships and since 2018. They’ve also won 33…
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Julie Nataas to continue championship chase with Randy Meyer Racing

Second-generation racer Julie Nataas will continue her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Randy Meyer Racing this season.
31 Jan 2022
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Julie Nataas
Second-generation racer Julie Nataas will continue her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Randy Meyer Racing this season. It will be Nataas’ fourth full-time season in RMR’s Oslo Tapet &…
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Major improvements, upgrades under way at trio of NHRA national event venues

Kasey Coler, NHRA's Vice President - Track Management & Operations, discusses upgrades and improvements underway at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Gainesville Raceway, and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with NHRA's Brian Lohnes.
31 Jan 2022
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Kalitta Motorsports, CMR Construction & Roofing announce major program for 2022

Kalitta Motorsports is once again expanding its marketing and business-to-business relationship with CMR Construction & Roofing, including primary sponsorship on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster at six races.
31 Jan 2022
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CMR Construction
Kalitta Motorsports is once again expanding its marketing and business-to-business (B2B) relationship with Dallas-based CMR Construction & Roofing.  Over the last seven months of 2021, the program grew from a major associate relationship…
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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America expands motorsports footprint to NHRA

Toyota’s NHRA drivers will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America during the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports division, Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR).
28 Jan 2022
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Toyota Gazoo Racing North America
Toyota’s NHRA drivers, as well as those competing in the Formula DRIFT and GT4 series, will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America during the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports…
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Joe Barlam, Rahn Tobler provide a wealth of knowledge for Austin Prock's return

A chance to work with up-and-coming Austin Prock was enough to lure Rahn Tobler out of retirement as he joins Joe Barlam on the Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist team.
27 Jan 2022
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Camrie Caruso sounds off on her upcoming Pro Stock debut

After spending much of the winter testing and learning the ins and outs of NHRA Pro Stock racing, Camrie Caruso is preparing to make her long-awaited NHRA debut in Pomona. in our latest NHRA Skype interview, Caruso is joined by Greg Livingston of Powerbuilt Tools to discuss their recent partnership.
27 Jan 2022
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Preview the new season with the first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine

The first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA members around the globe. The kickoff issue includes an extensive season preview for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
27 Jan 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster
Read the new issue The first 2022 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine is online and in the mail for NHRA members…
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Montana Brand/RMT return as primary sponsor of Austin Prock-driven JFR car

John Force Racing has announced the return of Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist as a primary sponsor for Austin Prock’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. 
27 Jan 2022
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Austin Prock
John Force Racing has announced the return of Montana Brand and Rocky Mountain Twist as a primary sponsor for Austin Prock’s Top Fuel dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.  Owned by Frank Tiegs — also the owner…
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Sick Week drag and drive event rolls through NHRA Southeast Division member tracks

Historic Gainesville Raceway is among four NHRA Member tracks to host Sick Week, a drag and drive event featuring the world’s fastest street cars.
25 Jan 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tom Bailey
A week-long drag racing event billed as the ‘hardest vacation you’ll ever take’ is coming to Florida and Georgia in February when Sick Week, presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, brings 350 of America’s quickest street cars to four NHRA member tracks…
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Simpson Performance Products named presenting sponsor of NHRA Safety Safari

The NHRA has announced a multiyear partnership with Simpson Performance Products, which will become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Safety Safari for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
25 Jan 2022
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NHRA Safety Safari
The NHRA has announced a multiyear partnership with Simpson Performance Products, which will become the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Safety Safari for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Known as NHRA’s first responders, the NHRA Safety…
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Monster Energy, Flav-R-Pac sign multi-year extension with John Force Racing

Monster Energy and Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables will continue to share primary sponsorship of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster after the signing of a multiyear extension with John Force Racing.
25 Jan 2022
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John Force Racing
Monster Energy and Flav-R-Pac Frozen Fruits and Vegetables will continue to share primary sponsorship of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster.  After a successful 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season that featured 12 No. 1…
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NHRA announces eight-race 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule

NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's Hot Rod Reunions.
24 Jan 2022
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NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
NHRA has announced the eight-race schedule for the 2022 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, featuring two Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's Hot Rod Reunions. The series will feature thrilling racing action, highlighted by the crowd-pleasing,…
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DSR expands Factory Stock Showdown program with addition of Warren Walcher

Don Schumacher Racing has added a third team to its 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series lineup with the addition of Warren Walcher to the organization’s championship-winning program.
24 Jan 2022
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Warren Walcher
Don Schumacher Racing has added a third team to its 2022 Constant Aviation NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series lineup with the addition of Warren Walcher to the organization’s championship-winning program. Walcher, who will campaign a third 2021…
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Tickets now on sale for prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is set to take place Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
24 Jan 2022
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Indy
Tickets are now on sale for the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which is set to take place Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The race serves as the 16th of 22…
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