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2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Sportsman champion Dan Borg

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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San Francisco’s Dan Borg made the short drive home from Sonoma with his first national event Wally thanks to a victory in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. Borg wheeled his Monte Carlo to a win against Ed Olpin in the final round…
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2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Gas champion Kevin Griffiths

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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There was a first-time winner in Super Gas after Kevin Griffiths claimed a victory against Ryan Giacone in the final round. Griffiths used a .007 light and an 8.899 to trip the win light in a double-breakout with Giacone missing the index by a…
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2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Comp champion Marko Perivolaris

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Marko Perivolaris now has five NHRA national event Wallys following his win in the Sonoma Super Comp final. Leaving first against opponent Phil Nagel, Perivolaris got the best of an 8.896 to 8.863 double breakout. Perivolaris immediately…
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2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Stock champion Shelby Williams

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Competing in her second national event and fourth Stock eliminator race overall, Shelby Williams found the winner’s circle after driving her K&N Filters Camaro to a win against Lamb in the final round. Williams, the daughter of former…
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2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Stock champion Mike Loge

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Mike Loge came into the Sonoma Super Stock final with a wealth of experience, including wins in his three most previous national event finals dating back to 1986. Loge, in his California Missile Barracuda, ran his record to a perfect 4…
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2021 NHRA Sonoma Nationals Comp champion Ralph Van Paepeghem

19 Aug 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Ralph Van Paepeghem, who finally reached the winner’s circle in Comp after five runner-up finishes, Van Paepeghem won his first Lucas Oil Series divisional event in Bremerton, Wash., in 1973 but didn’t make it to his first national event final…
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NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sportsman video highlights

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions crowned at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals featured everything from a 77-year-old veteran to an 18-year-old newcomer, both of whom celebrated their first national event victories.
19 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ralph Van Paepeghem
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman champions crowned at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals featured everything from a 77-year-old veteran to an 18-year-old newcomer, both of whom celebrated their first national event victories. The veteran is…
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Massel, Santangelo, Hutar make big noise at Thunder at the Lakes

Bruno Massel, Joe Santangelo, and Ryan Hutar led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division's Thunder at the Lakes event at Brainerd Int'l Raceway.
19 Aug 2021
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Division 5
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Thunder at the Lakes: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Bruno Massel, Elmhurst, Ill., '10 Cobalt, CC/AT, 8.377, 117.53  def…
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Daily Cacklefests part of the action at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

NHRA race fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway will get to enjoy a slice of the sport's past along with the present with the staging of daily Cacklefests in the midway.
18 Aug 2021
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Cacklefest
NHRA race fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway will get to enjoy a slice of the sport's past along with the present with the staging of daily Cacklefests in the midway. Among those taking part will be the…
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NHRA announces return to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in 2022

NHRA has teamed up with Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community to announce the return of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, slated for Feb. 25-27, 2022.  
17 Aug 2021
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Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
NHRA has teamed up with Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community to announce the return of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, slated for Feb. 25-27, 2022.   The NHRA Arizona Nationals traditionally serves as the…
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Watch Division 1, 5 Lucas Oil Series action for free this weekend on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
16 Aug 2021
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New England Dragway
NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. NHRA's Division 1 and East Region racers will be in action Aug. 21-22 at New England…
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Pluchino adds Lucas Oil Products for Brainerd Mountain Motor Pro Stock event

Lucas Oil Products Inc. has signed on as a major associate sponsor of Johnny Pluchino’s Strutmasters.com ’13 Ford Mustang Mountain Motor Pro Stock car for the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.  
16 Aug 2021
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Johnny Pluchino
Lucas Oil Products Inc. has signed on as a major associate sponsor of Johnny Pluchino’s Strutmasters.com ’13 Ford Mustang Mountain Motor Pro Stock car for the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.     “I'm extremely…
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Stakes are high in Brainerd this weekend at penultimate regular season race

The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend at Brainerd Int'l Raceway takes place at a key point in the season. It is the 12th event of the 2021 season, and with only one even before the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin, the action promises to be intense.
16 Aug 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brainerd
As the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season winds down, the 39th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals on Aug. 20-22 at Brainerd Int'l Raceway takes place at a key point in the season. It is the 12th event of the 2021 season, and with…
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No. 1 qualifier John Cerbone races to Factory Stock Showdown victory in Topeka

The Menards NHRA Nationals Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown No. 1 qualifier John Cerbone drove his Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro to victory at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
15 Aug 2021
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Factory Stock
The Menards NHRA Nationals Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown No. 1 qualifier John Cerbone drove his Saw Mill Auto Chevrolet COPO Camaro to victory at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. The Yorkton Heights, New York, resident defeated Jesse…
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Tim Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon unhurt in wild top-end incident at Topeka

During the second qualifying session, Tim Wilkerson's Funny Car crossed the center line and made contact with Cruz Pedregon’s car. The two made contact with the wall before coming to a stop.
14 Aug 2021
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Tim Wilkerson
  During the second qualifying session at the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Tim Wilkerson’s Funny Car crossed the center line and made contact with Cruz Pedregon’s car. The two made…
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DeWalt named sponsor of NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway

NHRA and zMAX Dragway have announced that DeWalt has signed on as the sponsor for the Sept. 17-19 DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at the Bellagio of dragstrips.
12 Aug 2021
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NHRA Carolina Nationals
As fans get geared up for the return of the NHRA’s best to zMAX Dragway this fall, officials announced today that DeWalt has signed on as the sponsor for the Sept. 17-19 DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at the Bellagio of dragstrips. “We are elated…
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DSR adds David Davies as third Factory Stock Showdown Dodge team pilot

Don Schumacher Racing has added David Davies to its ranks as the team’s third NHRA Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Series driver. Davies will begin his tenure with DSR beginning this weekend in Topeka.
11 Aug 2021
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David Davies
Don Schumacher Racing has added David Davies to its ranks as the team’s third NHRA Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown Series driver. Davies will begin his tenure with DSR beginning this weekend at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by…
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Dunn team takes confidence from recent Pomona outing into Topeka event

Coming off a semifinal finish at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, the Jim Dunn Racing team is feeling confident as they head to the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in Topeka.
11 Aug 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
Coming off a semifinal finish at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com in Pomona, the Jim Dunn Racing team is feeling confident as they head to the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor in…
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Leah Pruett to campaign Cookie Pop Top Fueler this weekend in Topeka

Leah Pruett's Top Fuel dragster will be carrying the colors of Cookie Pop when qualifying for the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor kicks off on Friday evening at Heartland Motorsports Park. 
10 Aug 2021
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Leah Pruett
The most recent Top Fuel winner on the NHRA tour will sport a sweet new look on her Top Fuel dragster as Top Fuel championship contender Leah Pruett will begin her quest for a 10th triumph aboard the Cookie Pop Top Fuel dragster when qualifying for…
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Racers flock to Lucas Oil Raceway for Division 3 event, U.S. Nationals testing

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis is tuning up for the Dodge//SRT NHRA U.S. Nationals on Labor Day weekend with this weekend's Division 3 Summer Spectacle Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Many teams on hand are not only racing but also testing for the Big Go.
07 Aug 2021
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Meyer, Smith, and Engels top winners list at SRCA Dragstrip Division 5 event

Rachel Meyer, Kyle Smith, and Doug Engels led the champions list as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip.
06 Aug 2021
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SRCA Dragstrip
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Rachel Meyer, Mount Vernon, Mo., '15 , 5.244, 272.83  def. Jared…
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Nataas, Beverett, Bailey scores wins Lucas Oil Raceway regional event

Julie Nataas, Chip Beverett, and Robert Bailey topped the winner's list at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
06 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 event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.218, 277.20  …
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Strickland doubles to lead winners at GALOT Motorsports Park

Jeff Strickland doubled in Stock and Top Dragster to top the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at GALOT Motorsports Park.
06 Aug 2021
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Southeast Division
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at GALOT Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05 dragster, A/ND, 4.317, 158.…
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Watch Lucas Oil Series events, Jr. Finals for free live this weekend on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events and the Division 1 Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Finals for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. 
05 Aug 2021
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NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events and the Division 1 Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Finals for free this weekend on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. NHRA's Division 2 racers will be in…
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The Lagana Bros. back on track with their famed Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster

After more than a year on the sidelines, brothers Bobby and Dom Lagana will race their popular Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster this weekend at a match race in Michigan.
05 Aug 2021
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Dom Lagana
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Duty calls for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider David Barron

David Barron was forced to miss the two most recent NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle events in Sonoma and Pomona in order to help hospitals keep up with the fight against COVID-19.
03 Aug 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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David Barron
Heading into the 2021 season, David Barron had hoped to race in a full season of Pro Stock Motorcycle races for the first time in his career. Barron prepared for his most ambitious season yet by purchasing a Buell V-Twin entry from Cory Reed’s team…
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Heritage Series Nightfire Nationals celebrates 50th year Aug. 6-8 at Firebird

One of the largest motorsports events in the Pacific Northwest, the Nightfire Nationals, part of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8, at Firebird Raceway.
03 Aug 2021
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Nightfire Nationals
One of the largest motorsports events in the Pacific Northwest, the Nightfire Nationals, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8, at Firebird Raceway. The track’s signature Nitro event will feature an impressive field…
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2022 NHRA Winternationals returns to traditional February date as season opener

NHRA and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona have announced the dates of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season opener of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented By ProtectTheHarvest.com as Feb. 17-20.
30 Jul 2021
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Winternationals
NHRA and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona have announced the dates of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season opener of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented By ProtectTheHarvest.com as Feb. 17-20.   As is tradition at Auto…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sportsman video highlights

Joe and Kayla Mozeris made history at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a rare father-daughter winner’s circle after Joe won in Comp eliminator and Kayla captured the Super Stock title.
29 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joe and Kayla Mozeris
Joe and Kayla Mozeris made history at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a rare father-daughter winner’s circle after Joe won in Comp eliminator and Kayla captured the Super Stock title. It was only the second time…
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New National Dragster issue packed with national and divisional race coverage

Just as sure as summer ratchets up the temperature, it also turns up the heat on the racing schedule, and you don’t have to look any further than the new issue of NHRA National Dragster, which is now online and in the mail for NHRA Members.
29 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
Read the issue Just as sure as summer ratchets up the temperature,…
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