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Matt Hagan tests positive for COVID-19; Tommy Johnson Jr. will fill seat in Indy

Tommy Johnson Jr. will take over the controls of Don Schumacher Racing's Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye after points leader Matt Hagan tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from competition at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
03 Sep 2021
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Matt Hagan
Don Schumacher Racing has announced that Tommy Johnson Jr. will take over the controls of the team’s Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye after points leader Matt Hagan tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from competition at the Dodge//SRT…
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NHRA Allstar Shootouts for Top Fuel and Funny Car to debut in 2022 season

Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories in 2022, with Top Fuel contested at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and Funny Car at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. 
03 Sep 2021
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Allstar Shootout
For the first time in four seasons, the NHRA will host a specialty race amongst the stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series nitro categories. Fans will be treated to two NHRA Allstar Shootout events in 2022, at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Rick Hord walks away from Pro Mod qualifying accident at U.S. Nationals

During the first round of NHRA E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals, driver Rick Hord’s car made contact with the guardwall before crossing the centerline and making contact with the other wall. Hord exited the car under his own power.
03 Sep 2021
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Rick Hord walks away from Pro Mod qualifying accident at U.S. Nationals
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Bo Butner announces return to Pro Stock in 2022 with full season, JHG partnership

2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner will return to the seat of a Pro Stock car for a full-pull in NHRA's 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series through a partnership with Johnson's Horsepowered Garage.
03 Sep 2021
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Bo Butner
2017 NHRA Pro Stock champion Bo Butner will return to the seat of a Pro Stock car for a full-pull in NHRA's 2022 Camping World Drag Racing Series. "You know, there's just nothing like driving a Pro Stock car. I can't stay away," said Butner. "And…
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U.S. Nationals schedule change: Pro qualifying moved to noon Saturday

Due to the threat of impending weather Saturday, NHRA officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle will now make their second qualifying passes at noon Eastern time instead of the scheduled 1 p.m.
03 Sep 2021
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U.S. Nationals
Due to the threat of impending weather Saturday, NHRA officials have announced a schedule adjustment for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. Qualifying in the Camping World Drag Racing Series classes of Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro…
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Quarterback Michael Penix, IU athletes help promote NHRA U.S. Nationals

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and several of his Indiana University teammates are using social media accounts to post a promo video for this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals It’s the first time a motorsports league has paid prominent college players to help sell tickets.
03 Sep 2021
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Michael Penix
By Michael Marot, Associated Press Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is cashing in before he goes under center for the team’s season opener Saturday at No. 18 Iowa. Penix, two teammates, and three other Hoosier athletes are…
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Erica Enders believes that if two Indy Pro Stock wins are good, three will be better

In addition to her four world championships, Erica Enders has Pro Stock wins at Indy in 2015 and 2020. She'd love nothing more than to add a third title this season.
03 Sep 2021
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Erica Enders
A year ago at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Erica Enders enjoyed one of the biggest moments in her storied Pro Stock career. After a crushing loss in the final round of drag racing’s biggest race in 2019, Enders more than redeemed herself,…
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E3 Pro Mod Series standouts aiming for legacy-making victory at Indy

Racing on drag racing’s biggest stage, the drivers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will look for a career-defining win competing as part of this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
03 Sep 2021
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Steve Jackson
Racing on drag racing’s biggest stage, the drivers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will look for a career-defining win competing as part of this weekend’s 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals…
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CMR Construction & Roofing expands and extends relationship with Kalitta team

CMR Construction and Roofing has expanded its relationship and extended its official partnership with Kalitta Motorsports through the 2022 NHRA season and will be the primary sponsor on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA national event in Las Vegas this October.
03 Sep 2021
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CMR Construction & Roofing
CMR Construction and Roofing has expanded its relationship and extended its official partnership with Kalitta Motorsports through the 2022 NHRA season. CMR is a major associate on J.R. Todd’s Toyota Camry Funny Car with increased logo presence on…
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Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals to feature huge Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown field

A huge field of modern muscle cars is assembled for the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown held during this year's Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
02 Sep 2021
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Factory Stock
The biggest race of the NHRA season will also feature the biggest qualified field of racers in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown. This weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway will be open to a 32-car field of…
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Dodge Hemi Challenge Celebrates 20th anniversary at Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals

The Dodge Hemi Challenge, the longest running, continuous specialty race in NHRA history, celebrates its 20th anniversary during the 2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis with 1986 vintage Super Stock Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas competing for a $15,000 top prize.
02 Sep 2021
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Hemi Challenge
The popular Dodge Hemi Challenge celebrates its 20th anniversary during this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The longest-running, continuous, specialty race in NHRA history features heads-up, wheel…
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Alex Miladinovich discusses his goals for building a solid Funny Car program

Alex Miladinovich joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes for our latest Skype interview to discuss his recent events in Sonoma and Pomona, and his ambitious plans for the future.
02 Sep 2021
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Ten years after last U.S. Nationals win, Antron Brown ready for more Indy success

Antron Brown and his Matco Tools team have spent a lot of time testing this summer in anticipation of the Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals and the upcoming Countdown to the Championship.
01 Sep 2021
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Past Indy Pro Stock winner Alex Laughlin has his sights set on Top Fuel victory

After a successful career in Pro Stock that already includes a U.S. Nationals victory, Alex Laughlin is currently making the transition to Top Fuel and hoping for similar success.
01 Sep 2021
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RAD Torque Systems renews primary sponsorship for Dallas Glenn in 2022

RAD Torque Systems has announced its sponsorship renewal for next year for current NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Dallas Glenn as he continues to pursue his dream of racing professionally in the Pro Stock category.
01 Sep 2021
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Dallas Glenn
RAD Torque Systems has announced its sponsorship renewal for next year for current NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Dallas Glenn as he continues to pursue his dream of racing professionally in the Pro Stock category. “We’ve had so much fun…
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Constant Aviation, Western Tech partner to offer career solutions for students

NHRA partners Constant Aviation and Western Tech have partnered to provide flexible, longterm career paths for students looking to enter the high-technology world of aviation maintenance.
01 Sep 2021
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Constant Aviation
Constant Aviation, the nation’s leading provider of quality maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and aircraft-on-ground (AOG) services, announced that it is partnering with Western Technical College of El Paso, Texas, to provide flexible, longterm…
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Dallas Glenn discusses his breakout season in NHRA Pro Stock competition

Fresh off his second win of the season, Dallas Glenn joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his rookie season in Pro Stock, his perfect light in the Topeka final, and his prospects for the Camping World NHRA championship.
01 Sep 2021
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How to watch the 2021 Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals on NHRA.tv for free!

The world’s biggest drag race —The Big Go!—begins this week. To celebrate NHRA.tv is providing coverage of Wednesday's and Thursday's action for FREE.
31 Aug 2021
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How to watch: Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals on NHRA.tv for free!
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Can Andrew Hines win another U.S. Nationals title? He certainly believes he can

In our latest NHRA.com Skype interview, Brian Lohnes is joined by six-time world champ Andrew Hines, who discusses his odds of winning the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals and his outlook for the upcoming Countdown to the Championship.
31 Aug 2021
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Blaze celebrates 25th anniversary by sponsoring Jim Dunn Racing in Indy

Celebrating 25 years of business, Blaze Technical Services, manufacturer of temperature probes used in many racing classes, will be sponsoring the Jim Dunn Racing team at this year’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
31 Aug 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
Celebrating 25 years of business, Blaze Technical Services of Stow, Ohio, will be sponsoring the Jim Dunn Racing team at this year’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.  The race team and driver, Jim Campbell, are looking forward to the Big Go to…
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John Force Racing goes to great lengths to prepare for U.S. Nationals

After a successful test session, Funny Car teammates John Force and Robert Hight returned to their headquarters in Brownsburg, Ind., to finish their preparation for this week's Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals.
31 Aug 2021
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Nostalgia Pro Stock exhibition on tap for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals

As if the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals wasn’t special enough, the sport’s oldest and most prestigious event will now feature a special exhibition and pit area display featuring iconic factory hot rods of the past from the Southeast and Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Associations.
31 Aug 2021
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Lee Shepherd
As if the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals wasn’t special enough, the sport’s oldest and most prestigious event will now feature a special exhibition and pit area display featuring iconic factory hot rods of the past from the Southeast and Midwest…
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JEGS Allstars preview: An introduction to the talent-heavy Indy fields

NHRA’s best sportsman drivers once again come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition at Indy. The JEGS Allstars is comprised of up to 80 drivers representing ten NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series eliminators. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
31 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Every year for the last 36 years, NHRA’s best sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. A unique event that rewards both individual and team achievements, the JEGS Allstars is comprised of up to 80 drivers…
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ScottRods AA/Gassers to make special appearance at Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals

The Dodge//SRT U.S. Nationals will feature a special appearance by the ScottRods AA/Gasser series, featuring exhibition runs and a pit area display featuring eight vintage and period-correct hot rods.
31 Aug 2021
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AA Gasser
Fans attending this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis will get a healthy dose of nostalgia as the ScottRods AA/Gasser series will make a special guest appearance. Eight vintage gassers will make exhibition runs during the…
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Chris Bostick partners with Hunt Brothers Pizza for remainder of 2021 season

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Chris Bostick will return to competition at this weekend’s 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals with the support of Hunt Brothers Pizza.
30 Aug 2021
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Chris Bostick
Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Chris Bostick will return to competition at this weekend’s 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals with the support of Hunt Brothers Pizza. The final race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season is…
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Countdown to the Championship berths still on the line at regular-season finale

With just the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals left in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season, the heat will be on at the Big Go for teams to battle into or maintain their positions to be eligible to compete in the Countdown to the Championship.
30 Aug 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdown to the Championship
With just the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals left in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season, the heat will be on at the Big Go for teams to battle into or maintain their Top 10 positions to be eligible to compete for world…
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Nataas, Drew, Billingsley lead the charge at Division 3 Battle at the Beech

Julie Nataas. Ray Drew, and David Billingsley led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Beech Bend Raceway Park for the Battle at the Beech.
27 Aug 2021
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.294, 272.01  def. Jasmine Salinas,…
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Racers prepare to take sport’s biggest stage at Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals

The world’s biggest drag race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Sept. 1-5 for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. The final race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season is the most prestigious one.
27 Aug 2021
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Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals
The world’s biggest drag race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis on Sept. 1-5 for the 67th annual Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals. The final race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season is the most prestigious one as…
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Arrowsmith, Boven star at Yellowstone Drag Strip Division 6 doubleheader

Joseph Arrowsmith and Gordon Boven won both days in Comp and Super Street, respectively, while Scott Burton won Super Stock and Stock on separate days as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action this weekend with a doubleheader at Yellowstone Drag Strip.
27 Aug 2021
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Yellowstone Drag Strip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.377, 267.96  was unopposed.…
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Racers for Christ celebrating 50th anniversary of motorsports ministry

Racers for Christ, which this year is celebrating its Golden Anniversary, this year will conduct more than 400 services at Camping World, Lucas Oil Series, and independent events at NHRA member tracks and other motorsports events.
27 Aug 2021
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Racers for Christ
The Sunday chapel service and the pre-race invocation have become as much a part of the race-day program at NHRA national events as driver introductions, the national anthem, and winner's circle celebrations, but the story of how Racers for Christ,…
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