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Johnny Pluchino wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

17 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
Johnny Pluchino will take the points lead into the final event of the season in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class following his narrow 6.325 to 6.236 win against John Montecalvo in the final round.
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Pruett: New policy should have 'a positive impact on women in motorsports as a whole'

17 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, who with husband Tony Stewart is expecting their first child in November, played a pivotal role in pushing for an amendment to the NHRA’s Driver Replacement Policy. This new policy addresses the challenges…
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NHRA unveils new driver replacement policy amendment for female racers

For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of a groundbreaking policy — the first of its kind in motor racing — designed to support female racers who are starting a family.
17 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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driver replacement amendment
For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of a groundbreaking policy — the first of its kind in motor racing — designed to support female…
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Nine Lucas Oil Series racers collect victories at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maple Grove Raceway, including Al Kenny, the winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster.
16 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Al Kenny
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maple Grove Raceway,  After 46 wins in a dazzling Pro Stock…
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Top Alcohol star Julie Nataas to make Top Fuel debut with Scrappers Racing

Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part of the Scrappers Racing team at the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals.
16 Sep 2024
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 Julie Nataas
The Scrappers Racing team will bring out a second Top Fuel car and driver at the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals. Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part…
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Scott Libersher captures Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown win in Reading

15 Sep 2024
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 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
The next to last Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event was filled with drama and incredible racing performances. For the second time in three races Scott Libersher raced to the winner’s circle, winning the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals today at…
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50-plus pages of U.S. Nationals coverage highlights new National Dragster issue

The September 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, saluting the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
13 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
READ THE ISSUE The September 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, saluting the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S.…
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Nelson doubles, Garrett, Merrill, and Couch also claim Division 4 E.T. titles

Camron Nelson doubled in Sportsman and Electric Vehicle at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals at Ardmore Dragway and will be joined by Crue Garrett, Alvie Merrill, and Cody Couch to represent the division at the National Championship in Las Vegas.
12 Sep 2024
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Crue Garrett, 4.865, 138.89  def. Cameron Green, 5.894, 116.61. PRO Alvie…
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Ford Performance named title sponsor of fall NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas

Ford Performance has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series fall race in Las Vegas. The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals will take place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
12 Sep 2024
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
Ford Performance has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series fall race in Las Vegas. The 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway,…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Dragster winner Zach Sackman

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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23:39
The Right Trailers Top Dragster field was brutal with a 6.22 bump but Zach Sackman not only managed to qualify, but also won the sport’s biggest event by topping former world champ Darian Boesch in the final. Sackman won with a 6.180 against his 6.…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bill Yates

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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101:41
Bill Yates, the first driver to win Super Comp at Indy, added a second win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Yates was nearly perfect in the final with a .008 light and a 6.512 on his 6.51 dial to stop Curt Fredrich.
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Comp winner Trene Cressonie

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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24:19
Trene Cressonie emerged the win from a huge, 144-car Super Comp field at Indy, driving the Laris Motorsports Insurance dragster to an 8.907 to 8.908 final-round decision over five-time tour winner Jason Kenny. Cressonie had a comfortable .012 to .44…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Stock winner Joshua Decker

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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94:39
Josh Decker pulled off an upset when he stopped 107-time national event winner Dan Fletcher in the Stock final. Both drivers ran well under their respective dial-ins, but Decker was closer with a 10.522 on his 10.57.
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Gas winner Bo Butner

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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23:53
Bo Butner made U.S. Nationals history in Super Gas, becoming the first NHRA Sportsman racer (outside of Top Alcohol Funny Car) to win Indy three straight years. The former Pro Stock and Comp world champ drove his Jim Butner Auto Sales Corvette to a…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Stock winner Larry Hodge

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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32:03
Two weeks after recording a perfect run in Brainerd, Larry Hodge earned the fifth and biggest win of his career in Super Stock at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hodge secured the win after Jacob Delaune fouled in the final.
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Comp Eliminator winner Kayla Mozeris

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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134:31
Second-generation Comp racer Kayla Mozeris won her third career national event title in her third different class as the former Super Stock and Stock victory driving Clint Neff’s Ford-powered K/AA Bantam around Joe Carnasciale’s clutch .025 reaction…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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111:40
Sean Bellemeur became just the third driver in Top Alcohol Funny Car history to win the U.S. Nationals three straight years – Frank Manzo and Pat Austin being the others – after returning veteran Stan Sipos, appearing in his first final round in…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Hunter Green

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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72:43
Hunter Green collected the fourth and biggest score of his young Top Alcohol Dragster career by winning the U.S. Nationals. Green took an impressive 5.23 solo pass after three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Angelle Sampey’s engine sprung an…
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NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series championship odds updated

The odds to win 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro titles have been updated with incoming leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites heading into the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
11 Sep 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series championship odds updated
NHRA fans who participate in the gaming as part of the PlayNHRA initiative will have the opportunity to place wagers on the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series champions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Following…
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Meziere, Price, Burkevics, Reeves, and Webster win Division 6 Summit Finals

Zach Meziere, Tony Price, Charles Burkevics, Marty Reeves, and Michael Webster were the winners in the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions to earn berths in the Nationals championship in Las Vegas.
10 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 6
The following are Monday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions: SUPER PRO Zach Meziere, Boise, Idaho, '11 Dragster, 4.810, 144.10  def. Shawn Hart, Boise, Idaho, '05…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals kicks off 2024 Countdown to the Championship

The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway kicks off the playoff hunt to open the Countdown to the Championship this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania.
10 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
At the beginning of every NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, drivers have their sights on a championship, and the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway will kick off that playoff hunt to open the Countdown to the Championship.…
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Intriguing storylines abound as Countdown to the Championship kicks off

The 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are set to open at this weekend’s 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, and it’s a postseason filled with excitement and plenty of intriguing storylines.
09 Sep 2024
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Doug Kalitta
The 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs are set to open at this weekend’s 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, and it’s a postseason filled with excitement and plenty of intriguing storylines. This…
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Pritchett, McCosh, Billingsley lead Division 5 winners at Tri-State Raceway

Gary Pritchett, Bob McCosh, and David Billingsley led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in actionfor the season finale at Tri-State Raceway.
07 Sep 2024
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Diivsion 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Gary Pritchett, Avon, Ind., 5.316, 273.72  def. Daniel Flewelling…
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NHRA and Mattel Hot Wheels extend their partnership in the fast lane

NHRA and Mattel, Inc. have renewed their licensing agreement to develop collectible die-cast vehicles under the iconic Hot Wheels brand.
05 Sep 2024
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NHRA and Mattel Hot Wheels
NHRA and Mattel, Inc. have renewed their licensing agreement to develop collectible die-cast vehicles under the iconic Hot Wheels brand. This licensing partnership will continue to expand die-cast versions of classic hot rods, including a 1976…
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It all comes down to this: 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship set

After an incredible regular season in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the Countdown to the Championship playoffs is officially here.
04 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Countdown
After an incredible regular season in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the Countdown to the Championship playoffs is officially here.   Over the next six races, dreams will be realized, history will be made, and excitement…
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In Memoriam

04 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from Tri-State free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5  NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
04 Sep 2024
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Division 5
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5  NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Tri-State are Moser, Speedmaster, Strange, and…
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Team Kalitta cars test in wake of tough weekend at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

After a tough weekend at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, Kalitta Motorsports’ three cars were back at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park the day after the event to test and work on their problems in advance of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
04 Sep 2024
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Team Kalitta
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Repeat winners Butner, Bellemeur make history at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, event champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, led by Bo Butner’s history-making win in Super Gas.
03 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bo Butner
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, event champions were also crowned in nine Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, led by Bo Butner’s history-…
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5 things we learned at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals

Many lessons were learned as the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals came to a rousing conclusion on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Here are five things we learned from a truly memorable 70th annual edition of the Big Go.
03 Sep 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five Things
Many lessons were learned as the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most historic drag race, came to a rousing conclusion on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Here are five things we learned from a truly memorable 70th…
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