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Five Things We Learned in St. Louis

Three full races into the six-race playoffs, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is scalding hot, and the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals came with a scorching dose of "What just happened?!" Twists and turns were bold and abundant. Here are five things we know for sure.
29 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
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5 things St Louis
Three full races into the six-race playoffs, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship is scalding hot, and the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals came with a scorching dose of "What just happened?!" Twists and turns were bold and abundant. Here…
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DeFlorian sweeps JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock in St. Louis

John DeFlorian won his fourth event of the season in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class and clinched a series title at his home event in St. Louis.
29 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John DeFlorian
At his home event, the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, John DeFlorian secured the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain NHRA Motor Pro Stock world championship, earned the No. 1 qualifying position, and…
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Hord outduels Libersher for final win of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season

The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott Libersher at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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FSS
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott…
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Derek Menholt picks up first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in St. Louis

Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana in the final round of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
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Derek Menholt
Two races after advancing to his first career final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers captured all sorts of great shots highlighting the highs and lows of an incredible event. Here's the Sunday photo gallery from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NAPA driver Ron Capps and Bob Tasca III 50
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Hagan, Kalitta, Anderson, and Herrera win NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Funny Car’s Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won race three of six in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
28 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
St. Louis winners
Four-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan defeated Jack Beckman in the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, picking up the victory for Tony Stewart Racing and staying alive in the championship mix in front of a huge crowd at the…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dan Lafferty

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
97:14
After much success in bracket racing, Dan Lafferty achieved a longtime goal of an NHRA national event win when he beat Curt Fredrich in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Lafferty posted a 6.845 on his 6.83 dial while Fredrich broke out by…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Comp winner Alison Prose

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
82:22
A year after her breakthrough first career win at this event, Alison Prose defended her Super Comp race title and added a second Wally to her collection with a double-breakout final-round decision against Doug Miller, 8.891 to 8.887.
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Stock winner Kevin Helms

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
102:17
For the second time this season, Kevin Helms drove Doug Duell’s Barracuda to a win in Super Stock. Helms got a free pass to his landmark 30th national event win after Brett Speer fouled by five thousandths.
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Comp Eliminator winner Matt Alvey

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
151:04
Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in Comp, wheeling his H/AA Cobalt to a (-.51) 8.61 to fend off Scott Chamness’ 200-mph B/Dragster by just .003-second at the stripe. 
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Sunday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
28 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.Top Fuel round oneThe first pair out ignites the energy and Kyle Wurtzel goes 3.789 to beat Josh Hart's better…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview

The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action.
28 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
World Wide Technology Raceway
The day has come, here at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s time to award the event trophies at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here’s a look at each Pro class ahead of the action. Top FuelIn a season that has not proven…
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Mark Pawuk wins second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title

Mark Pawuk dominated the middle portion of the season then held off a furious charge from a pair of Mustang Cobra Jets driven by Jason and Taylor Dietsch to win his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship at World Wide Technology Raceway.
27 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mark Pawuk
Mark Pawuk dominated the middle portion of the season then held off a furious charge from a pair of Mustang Cobra Jets driven by Jason and Taylor Dietsch to win his second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series world championship at World…
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Prock, Kalitta, Latino, and Herrera lock up No. 1 positions at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock locked up his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season on Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Eric Latino (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also secured the top spot.
27 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock locked up his fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season on Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in front of a sold-out crowd at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Doug Kalitta (Top…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday photo gallery

Saturday brought thrills and chills at World Wide Technology Raceway as qualifying concluded for all and champions were crowned in two categories. NHRA National Dragster photographers caught it all. Here's a small sampling of a not-so-ordinary day at the dragstrip.
27 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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World Wide Technology Raceway sells out Saturday at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout Saturday at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
27 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Sold out World Wide Technology Raceway
The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced on Saturday a sellout at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.“Today’s sold-out crowd at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis showcases the unmatched passion…
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Saturday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
27 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Antron Brown
Top Fuel Q3The qualifying order is flipped today, so we're getting a hearty dose of nitro to start the day. The time of day and the conditions should be a fairly accurate example of what to expect on Sunday.After mustering a best…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview

The second and final day of qualifying for the at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Fields will be set on what is sure to be another thrilling day of action at the third of six Countdown to the Championship events.
27 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
The second and final day of qualifying for the at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Fields will be set on what is sure to be another thrilling day of action at the third of six Countdown to the Championship…
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Kalitta, Prock, Latino, and Herrera No. 1 on Friday at NAPA NHRA Midwest Nationals

The first day of qualifying is complete at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six events in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship. Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Eric Latino, and Gaige Herrera all scored the provisional pole.
26 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
The first day of qualifying is complete at the 14th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six events in the 2025 Countdown to the Championship. Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Eric Latino, and Gaige Herrera all scored the…
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Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
26 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Mason McGaha
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle kicks off with Lance Bonham pulling into the waterbox just before 5pm on a warm day in Madison, Ill. The St. Louis Arch is catching the lowering sun as Bonham goes 7.143.It quickly becomes…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers went hunting for gold in the pits and trackside on Friday at the NAPA Auto Parts Midwest Nationals. Here are a few of the gems they unearthed.
26 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Desire to win continues to blaze for Brittany Force

Two weeks after announcing she would soon focus on starting a family, the fire to win is still burning strong for Brittany Force. The driver of the HendrickCars.com dragster arrives at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals ready to make a strong push for a third world title.
26 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
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Brittany Force
Two weeks after announcing that she would be stepping away from full-time Top Fuel competition to focus on starting a family, the fire to win is still burning strong for Brittany Force. The driver of the HendrickCars.com dragster, out of the…
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Levasseur, Alarie, Taylor, and Konopacki win Summit Series Canada Finals

Cody Levasseur, Patrick Alarie, Dustin Taylor, and Mike Konopacki scored wins at the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Canada Northeast Division Finals.
26 Sep 2025
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Division 1
The following are final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Canada Northeast Division Finals:SUPER PRO DOOR CARCody Levasseur, 4.943, 136.36  def. Pam Rennie; , 4.763, 141.50.SEMI PROPatrick Alarie…
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Top Hitter Bat adds to Friday night excitement at NAPA Midwest Nationals

Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
26 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Bats
Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. World Wide…
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Brown, Spiegel double up at Famoso Raceway Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event

James Brown in Super Street and Andy Spiegel in Top Dragster both won both halves of the doubleheader NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division event at Famoso Raceway.
25 Sep 2025
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Famoso Dragstrip:COMPETITION ELIMINATORScott McClay, Tehachapi, Calif., '98 dragster, C/ED, 7.259, 182.51  def.…
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Tricky Tipster, NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

The Countdown to the Championship will reach the midway point during this week’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, where Justin Ashley, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are the pre-race favorites according to PlayNHRA oddsmakers.
25 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The Countdown to the Championship will reach the midway point during this week’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, which means the pressure is on for anyone who is in contention for a NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Banaka leads loaded Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series field to St. Louis

Fresh off his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Billy Banaka now finds himself as the man to beat heading into this weekend’s playoff race as part of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
Fresh off his first career victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Billy Banaka now finds himself as the man to beat heading into this weekend’s playoff race as part of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview

Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
25 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.While…
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Richard Gadson relishing opportunity as points leader going into St. Louis

For the first time in his career, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Richard Gadson is the points leader as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travels to World Wide Technology Raceway for this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Richard Gadson
For the first time in his career, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Richard Gadson is the points leader as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travels to World Wide Technology Raceway for this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals and…
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship coronation on the line

Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured of winning his second consecutive Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown championship as the series' final 2025 event will be contested this weekend at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
25 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mark Pawuk
The final Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown national event will be contested Sept. 26-28 at World Wide Technology Raceway during the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.Reigning world champion Mark Pawuk is all but assured of winning his second…
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