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From sold-out crowds to (mostly) beautiful weather to thrilling final rounds, the annual NHRA New England Nationals did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Epping.

For the first time this year, Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan won in Funny Car at the NHRA New England Nationals at a sold-out New England Dragway. Mike Salinas (Top Fuel) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) also picked up wins at the eighth of 22 races during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.

Matt Hagan’s 3.878-seconds at 332.51 mph in his Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat from Friday stood up during Saturday’s final two sessions, giving him a second straight No. 1 qualifier and third this season. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also qualified No. 1 in their respective classes

Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Dallas Glenn will look to hold on to the top qualifying spots as qualifying continues for the NHRA New England Nationals.

There’s always something special about racing at home, which is why Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III can’t wait for this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.

Four-time Top Fuel defending world champion Steve Torrence made the quickest run in New England Dragway history, driving to the provisional No. 1 spot on Friday at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to rustic New England Dragway this week for the annual NHRA New England Nationals featuring competition in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and the Lucas Oil Sportsman series.

Brittany Force and Robert Hight collected a nitro double for John Force Racing, and Matt Smith scored an important win in Pro Stock Motorcycle to cap a long, wild, and record-breaking weekend of racing at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Update throughout the day.

After battling the elements for two long days, NHRA race teams can see the finish line ahead as they prepare for final eliminations at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.

Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Angie Smith finished qualifying as the field leaders at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, setting the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations.

After a long and rain-delayed opening day of qualifying that was ultimately rewarding as five of the six existing track record were broken, teams will enter Saturday with some trepidation and a not especially friendly weather forecast.

After a three-year absence, NHRA Drag Racing returned to Virginia Motorsports Park with Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Angie Smith earning the provisional low qualifying spots after a track-record-setting opening day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.

After a two-year absence, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park in the heart of historic Civil War battlefields for the Virginia NHRA Nationals.

Mike Salinas, John Force, and Steve Johnson grab wins in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.

Rising stars from the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League took part in a special eight-car shootout event held during the Circle K NHRA Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte with Matthew Peterson driving his way to a win against Lincoln McMaster in the final round.

News, notes, quotes, videos, and photos from final eliminations day at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. (Updated throughout the day)

Friday leaders Justin Ashley and John Force held on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively while Angelle Sampey took over the qualifying lead at the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Now, the real fun starts during Sunday’s final eliminations.

Friday leaders Justin Ashley and John Force held on to the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively while Angelle Sampey took over the qualifying lead at the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Now, the real fun starts during Sunday’s final eliminations.

Justin Ashley and John Force held onto their Friday nitro leads and Angelle Sampey took the No. 1 spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle as the trio are the professional qualifying leaders for the Circle K NHRA-Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.

Justin Ashley, John Force, and Steve Johnson claimed the top spots in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle on Friday night at zMax Dragway. Now, the challenge will be to hold onto them.

After a thrilling day of qualifying, Justin Ashley, John Force, and Steve Johnson are the provisional qualifying leaders at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.

For the first time, the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown will compete under the Four wide format and drivers are both anxious and apprehensive.

For the second and final time this season, side-by-side-by-side-by-side racing will return to the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series with the Circle K Four Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. This is the sixth event in the 22 race Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.

At the final NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park, event champions Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Steve Johnson combined to give the historic facility a proper send-off.

News, notes, quotes, videos, and photos from final eliminations day at the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park. (Updated throughout the day)

Final eliminations are scheduled for today at the NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park and there are a lot of questions that will be answered.

Steve Torrence grabs the top spot in Top Fuel while Friday leaders Ron Capps, Camrie Caruso, and Karen Stoffer hold on in front of a packed house in Houston.

If Friday’s lone professional qualifying session taught us anything, it’s that the fields for the final NHRA SprinNationals in Houston will be among the most competitive of the season.