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Robert Hight claims big payday in Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout

Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round for the $80,000 payday.
03 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round…
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Torrence, Hight, Hartford, and Herrera lead the way into Monday's Indy finals

There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday.
03 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday. Torrence, who has qualified in the top four at the…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory Stock classes and the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Callout event.
03 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
U.S. Nats
Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, the continuation of eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory…
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Force, Ashley, Stanfield, Herrera win final Mission NHRA Challenge at Indy

Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the bonus event in Indy.
02 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
John Force
Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual…
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Hight blasts to FC lead; Friday leaders Torrence, Hartford and Herrera hang on

Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field on the day’s final qualifying session at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel),…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
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Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout choices set stage for Sunday race

For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree turned green.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout
For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday/Mission Challenge preview

Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping World classes.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping…
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Comella continues Dodge Hemi Challenge domination with third straight title

Steve Comella returned to the winner’s circle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the third straight season in the Dodge Hemi Challenge.
01 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Comella
For the last eight years, Jimmy Daniels and Steve Comella have practically owned the Dodge Hemi Challenge as they have combined to win seven of the last eight specialty events held each year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indy.…
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Thomas collects $30,000 payday in Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash

Don Thomas claimed a huge victory in the inaugural Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash on Friday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Thomas defeated Chase Williams in the all-dragster final and, from a total purse of $50,000, collected a cool $30,000 for the win.
01 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Don Thomas
Don Thomas claimed a huge victory in the inaugural Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash on Friday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Thomas defeated Chase Williams in the all-dragster final and, from a total purse of $50,000,…
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Torrence, Tasca, Hartford, and Herrera lead first-day qualifiers at Indy

Pro qualifying for the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is underway and Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, Gaige Herrera currently lead the way
01 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Pro qualifying for the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is underway and Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, Gaige Herrera currently lead the way. Torrence, who sits second in points, still has a shot at overhauling…
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Capps claims win No. 75; Brown and Glenn also score crucial Brainerd victories

Ron Capps joined an exclusive fraternity with his 75th NHRA national event title while Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also collected pro titles at the Luas Oil NHRA Nationals.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps joined an exclusive fraternity with his 75th NHRA national event title while Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also collected pro titles at the Luas Oil NHRA Nationals. Capps has had a long love affair with Brainerd Int’l Raceway and it’s…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the :Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Antron Brown
It took just one pair for the difference in air and track conditions between qualifying and eliminations to become apparent as Mike Salinas made what was then the quickest run of the weekend with a 3.726 at 335.32 mph in his win…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

After two fascinating days of professional qualifying, the fields are set for today’s final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
The final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals promises to be quite different from the first three as Satuday’s warm summer-like temperatures have been replaced by cool Fall air at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. The change in temperature, more than 20-…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles go to first-time winners Brown, Hight, and Enders

The latest round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place on Saturday in Brainerd where Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Erica Enders became first-time winners.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Antron Brown
This season, a victory in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge has become a source of pride for NHRA drivers and in Brainerd, Antron Brown, Robert Hight and Erica Enders got a chance to join the growing roster of champions with wins in Top Fuel…
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Low qualifiers Ashley, Capps, and Anderson withstand the heat in Brainerd

Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson, finished qualifying as the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
The second day of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals presented a unique challenge for NHRA pro teams as the 70-degree temperatures from Friday were replaced by highs in the low 90s. To further complicate matters, the forecast for Sunday’s…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview

19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod…
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Kalitta, Capps, and Anderson grab early qualifying leads in Brainerd

Professional qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals kicked off on Friday where Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson emerged as the provisional leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
18 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Professional qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals kicked off on Friday where Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson emerged as the provisional leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Cool fall-like temperatures greeted the NHRA…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and a full roster of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing. The event will also feature the latest round of the Mission 2Fast2Tasty Challenge.
18 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brainerd
The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod…
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Ashley wins again, Tasca and Enders claim second victories on the season in Topeka

Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued an impressive run as he claimed his sixth win of the season, while Bob Tasca III and Erica Enders each claimed their second victories of the year at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
13 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Erica Enders, Bob Tasca III, and Justin Ashley
Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued his impressive 2023 season as he defeated defending world champion Brittany Force in the final round and picked up his sixth win of the year on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by Pet Armor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
13 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Racing was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time this morning, but Mother Nature had other plans. After an extended delay, we're off and running with the first pair of Top Fuel dragsters.  Brittany Force and Shawn Langdon fly right…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Dramatic weather conditions have been the greatest challenge this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the forecast for raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals has gone from dreadful to promising. That should be good news for those eager to battle for one of the last trophies up for grabs during the regular season.
13 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
After two brutally hot, humid, and sunny days of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park, raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals dawned with a vastly different tone. Drivers were awakened in the early morning hours by bursts of thunder,…
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Hight, Torrence, and Glenn lock into No. 1 qualifier awards at the Menards NHRA Nationals

The fields are set at Heartland Motorsports Park, and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to set the stage for an exciting and challenging raceday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Robert Hight
The final day of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park saw two drivers remain in control of the top spot and another edge out his boss to secure the coveted No. 1. The fields are set and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to…
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Hagan, Torrence, and Glenn win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Topeka

Heartland Motorsports Park was packed with action on Saturday, as Matt Hagan claimed his second Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge win, Steve Torrence continued his charge with another victory, and Dallas Glenn finally closed the deal.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Funny Car's Matt Hagan powered to his second win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for Tony Stewart Racing on Saturday at Heartland Motorsports Park, defeating Chad Green in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend's…
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Schedule update: Sunday start time moved up for Menards NHRA Nationals

NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top Fuel and then Funny Car and Pro Stock. Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. CT on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports Park.
12 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Menards NHRA Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the Menards NHRA Nationals will set the field in all three professional classes, and it will also serve as a thrilling race-within-a-race as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is contested.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge is an exciting bonus event that pits the semifinalists from the previous race against one another for a rematch. With cash and valuable Countdown to the Championship bonus points on the line, the winner of two…
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Torrence, Hight, and Anderson claim provisional No. 1 spots in Topeka

The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than everyone else to each end the night with a provisional pole. 
11 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three Professional categories take to the dragstrip in the heart of America. 
11 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three of the four…
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How Sweep it is: Gaige Herrera completes history making Western Swing sweep while Ashley and Todd also score in Sonoma

Gaige Herrera becomes the ninth driver to sweep the Western Swing while Justin Ashley and J.R. Todd secure nitro wins at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
30 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
A Western Swing sweep of the three NHRA national events in Denver, Seattle, and Sonoma is a rare feat that compares historically to a perfect game in baseball or a hole-in-one on the PGA tour. It’s just not something that fans can expect to see on…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of eliminations at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
30 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Paul Lee
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters set the tone for a very entertaining round of nitro racing as Justin Ashley made a dramatic improvement over his qualifying effort with a 3.707 in the Phillips Connect dragster to beat Doug…
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