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NHRA, FOX Sports announce 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing TV schedule

With eight telecasts slated for the FOX broadcast network (FOX), NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule.
01 Nov 2021
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NHRA on FOX
With eight telecasts slated for the FOX broadcast network (FOX), NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series television schedule. All 22 races will be broadcast on either FOX or FS1, including an event in the…
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NHRA to discuss next generation of team owners at SEMA Show Breakfast

The NHRA Breakfast is regarded as one of the most popular events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and this year a trio of NHRA standouts — Krista Baldwin, Antron Brown, and Justin Ashley and Dustin Davis— will come together to discuss “NHRA’s Next Generation of Team Owners.” 
01 Nov 2021
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SEMA Breakfast
The NHRA Breakfast is regarded as one of the most popular events at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and with the return of the popular trade event to the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center in 2021, the NHRA Breakfast is back as well with…
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Stanfield closes Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season with third win

As the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season came to a close at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the newly crowned Factory Stock Showdown champion Aaron Stanfield won for the second race in a row and third time in 2021.
31 Oct 2021
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Aaron Stanfield
As the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown season came to a close at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the newly crowned Factory Stock Showdown champion Aaron Stanfield won for the second race in a row and third time in 2021. The…
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Smith, Caissie, Jackson, and Sheppeard earn Summit Series National Championships

Nick Smith, Dan Caissie, Derrick Jackson, and Garreth Sheppeard were crowned national champions during the Summit E.T. Racing Series Finals held during this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
31 Oct 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Summit Winners
Nick Smith, Dan Caissie, Derrick Jackson, and Garreth Sheppeard were crowned national champions during the Summit E.T. Racing Series Finals held during this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Smith…
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Lyle Barnett finishes E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod season with win in Las Vegas

Lyle Barnett capped off his rookie season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in impressive fashion, taking his second victory in three races as part of this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
31 Oct 2021
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Lyle Barnett
Lyle Barnett capped off his rookie season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in impressive fashion, taking his second victory in three races as part of this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals…
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Second-generation SoCal pilot Trevor Larkin will make national event debut in Pomona

Newly licensed Top Alcohol Dragster driver Trevor Larkin will make his national event debut at the Auto Club NHRA Finals behind the wheel as the driver of Gregg Lawrence’s injected nitro machine.
31 Oct 2021
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Trevor Larkin
The Auto Club NHRA Finals will have a different feel for native Southern Californian Trevor Larkin. Larkin has been coming to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona since age 2 with his father, the late “Little” Tommy Larkin of Southern California Top Gas fame…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

Qualifying leaders Brittany Force, Alexis DeJoria, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith will try to finish the job during Sunday’s final eliminations in Las Vegas.
30 Oct 2021
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Vegas
After three qualifying rounds, the professional fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and while there were a few surprises, the racers who are still in contention for Camping World NHRA Series titles generally helped…
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Bob Tasca III warms up for electric-car record attempt in Las Vegas

Bob Tasca III powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as Las Vegas as he sets his sights on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph pass he recorded earlier this year.
29 Oct 2021
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Bob Tasca III
  Bob Tasca III powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as las Vegas as he sets his sight on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph record he set earlier this year.
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John Force and Peak bring back “the Brute” for Halloween weekend in Las Vegas

For Halloween weekend, John Force and Peak Antifreeze and Coolant are throwing it back to Force’s roots. The 16-time world champion will run a modified paint scheme on his Peak Chevrolet Camaro at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas.
29 Oct 2021
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Brute Force
For Halloween weekend, John Force and Peak Antifreeze and Coolant are throwing it back to Force’s roots. The 16-time world champion will run a modified paint scheme on his Peak Chevrolet Camaro at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
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Dodge teases new performance initiatives at Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals

NHRA superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett will help kick off the launch sequence for two new performance-based Dodge programs by carrying special “Direct Connection” graphics on their respective race cars, beginning with today’s qualifying sessions at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil.
29 Oct 2021
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Dodge
The Dodge brand is doubling down on its role as a pure performance brand with a sneak peek at one of two new performance-based programs, set to be announced in early November.  NHRA Drag Racing superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett will help…
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From Top Fuel to E.T. brackets, latest National Dragster issue has it covered

The latest edition of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage from NHRA’s full spectrum from major racing series, is now online in digital format and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
28 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
View the new issue The latest edition of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage from NHRA’s full…
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Crew chief Ron Douglas made partner in Josh Hart Racing Top Fuel team

Josh Hart, owner of Josh Hart Racing, has announced that crew chief Ron Douglas will be elevated to partner in the Ocala, Fla.-based NHRA professional team. 
28 Oct 2021
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Josh Hart Racing
Josh Hart, owner of Josh Hart Racing, has announced that crew chief Ron Douglas will be elevated to partner in the Ocala, Fla.-based NHRA professional team.  Hart, a two-time Top Fuel national event winner and front-runner for 2021 NHRA…
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Catching up with three-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan

Funny Car title contender Matt Hagan joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his chances for a fourth Camping World NHRA title and his plans to join Tony Stewart Racing for the 2022 season.
27 Oct 2021
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NHRA returns to 2021 SEMA Show with live interviews and legendary breakfast

The NHRA has attended every SEMA Show since the very beginning. This year, we return with our NHRA on FOX announcers to host live interviews and celebrity guests from booth 10,000.
27 Oct 2021
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NHRA returns to 2021 SEMA Show with live interviews of NHRA and aftermarket stars
When SEMA was formed in 1963, NHRA was there. When the first SEMA Show took place, NHRA was there. When the SEMA Show…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Sportsman champ Jimmy Lewis

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  For the third time this season, former Super Gas world champ Jimmy Lewis scored in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. Lewis, a winner in Denver and Indy, drove his Pontiac to a slowing 6.529 on his 6.40 dial in the final…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Dragster champ Ross Laris

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Ross Laris also grabbed his third win of the season in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers following his final-round victory against Wayne Landra. Laris, now a five-time national event winner, eased to a 6.285 from his 6.15…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Street champ Scooter Wilkins

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Scooter Wilkins made it to his first national event final round and made it count with a nearly perfect .002 light and a 10.945 that was enough to hold off John Liebham’s 10.903 effort in Super Street. Wilkins also had a great light on his…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Gas champ Austin Williams

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Austin Williams can’t catch Luke Bogacki for the lead in Super Gas, but he’s got a decent shot at the No. 2 spot following his third win of the season. Williams drove to a 9.93 to 9.94 win against Jerry DeBusk in the final round to seal…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Stock champ Brenda Grubbs

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Brenda Grubbs is now a three-time national event champ following another double-breakout win over championship contender Jerry Emmons in Stock. Grubbs left on time with a .004 light in her AA/SA ’69 Camaro and ran just two-thousandths…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Stock champ Jimmy Hidalgo Jr.

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. collected his eighth national event title and third in Super Stock when he outlasted Harvey Emmons III in the Super Stock final. Hidalgo left first and turned on the win light in a close double breakout with a 9.78 on his…
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Jim Dunn Racing, KGC Construction to honor fallen U.S. military in Las Vegas

The Jim Dunn Racing/KGC Construction Funny Car entry will carry a U.S. flag on the hood during the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals to recognize 13 fallen military personnel who were killed during an August explosion near the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
27 Oct 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
In addition to the primary colors of team sponsor KGC Construction, the red and silver Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car entry will also carry a U.S. flag on the hood during the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals to recognize 13 fallen military personnel who were…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Comp champ Steve Evans

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Steve Evans got a free pass in the Super Comp final after Jeromy Hefler rolled the beams and received a red-light. Evans, a winner at the 2010 Dallas event, got to the final on the strength of consistent and quick reaction times, including…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Comp champ Don Thomas

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Following a runner-up finish at the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event in Denver, Don Thomas won his first Comp race of the season when he topped Keith Mawhee in the final. Thomas drove his C/DA dragster to a (-.526) 7.074 for the win…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Doug Gordon

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Reigning world champ Doug Gordon is back on top of the standings after driving his Beta Motorcycles Camaro past Brian Hough in the Top Alcohol Funny Car final, 5.51 to 5.56. Gordon now has seven wins this season and hasn’t lost a round…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Alcohol Dragster champ Jackie Fricke

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Jackie Fricke, still one of the leading contenders for the Top Alcohol Dragster championship, now has six wins in 11 finals this season following her narrow 5.20 to 5.24 win against Matt Cummings. Fricke reached the final by beating…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Sportsman video highlights

Jackie Fricke and Doug Gordon were among the 10 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions crowned during the Texas NHRA FallNationals in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively.
27 Oct 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jackie Fricke
Jackie Fricke and Doug Gordon were among the 10 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions crowned during the Texas NHRA FallNationals Stampede of Speed at Texas Motorplex near Dallas in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively…
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Limited-edition poker chips will commemorate 1,000th NHRA national event

In celebration of the NHRA’s 1,000th national event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, NHRA is producing a limited run of 3,000 commemorative poker chips.
27 Oct 2021
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poker chips
In celebration of the NHRA’s 1,000th national event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, NHRA is producing a limited run of 3,000 commemorative poker chips. The chip is emblazoned with the event logo, date, and venue on both…
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Shawn Langdon to fly CMR Construction and Roofing colors in Las Vegas

Shawn Langdon will be racing a new-look CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
26 Oct 2021
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon will be racing a new-look CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Throughout the back half of the season, CMR Construction and Roofing has been an…
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By The Numbers: Trivia, statistics, and errata for 1,000th NHRA national event

NHRA Drag Racing will reach a major milestone with the running of its 1,000th national event, Oct. 29-31 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Here’s a quick look at some 1,000th-race statistics and trivia compiled by NHRA historian Bob Frey.
26 Oct 2021
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1000th event
NHRA Drag Racing will reach a major milestone with the running of its 1,000th national event, Oct. 29-31 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  The long and proud history of major NHRA events began with the running of the first National…
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2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Sportsman champion Larry Demers

26 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Larry Demers is now a four-time NHRA national event champion after driving his ’07 Chevy Cobalt to a final-round win over Curt Fredrich in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. In a rematch of the 2019 Brainerd final, Demers once…
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