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Torrence, Wilkerson, Davis win Richmond Mission Challenge titles; Force, Beckman, and Davis grab No. 1 qualifying spots

Steve Torrence, Daniel Wilkerson, and Brayden Davis won Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles Saturday at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Brittany Force, Jack Beckman, and Davis were the No. 1 qualifiers
21 Jun 2025
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Steve Torrence
 Less than two weeks after winning in Bristol, Top Fuel standout Steve Torrence continued to roll on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Shawn Langdon in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge as part of the fifth…
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Rob Flynn confirms that he will tune Tony Schumacher for Rick Ware Racing

Rob Flynn has confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a second Rick Ware Racing car.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Rob Flynn
Although the official announcement is still to come, one of the sport’s worst-kept secrets was verified when Rob Flynn confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were in action on Saturday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
21 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dystany Spurlock ready for Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at Virginia Nationals

Dystany Spurlock will make her Pro debut at this weekend's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals aboard an Arana Racing entry. Spurlock is an experienced rider in other two-wheeled classes and considers Virginia Motorsports Park her home track.
21 Jun 2025
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Dystany Spurlock
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Bristol sand trap ride gave Buddy Hull another dose of Funny Car experience

A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list, and he thinks he's all the better for it.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Buddy Hull
A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list after his two braking parachutes failed to deploy after his…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday News & Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from qualifying at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday. Updated throughout the day
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY And away we go on what will be an extra busy Saturday with three Pro qualifying sessions that will also include the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in the second and third sessions. We’ll be kicking off with Top…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Brayden Davis looks to keep rolling in Richmond

It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of at this weekend’s American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
21 Jun 2025
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Brayden Davis
It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of in his third career NHRA…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
20 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday preview
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park For the second…
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Ron Capps to race in Celebrity All-Star Midget event in Indy

Ron Capps will represent NHRA when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of the biggest names in American motorsports.
20 Jun 2025
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, driver of the NAPA Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, will represent the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on Thursday, June 26, when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of…
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Summit Motorsports Park hosts Division 3 Cavalcade of Stars doubleheader

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division is hosting the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. LATEST UPDATE: Friday qualifying
19 Jun 2025
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Division 3
The following are Friday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER 1) Jamie…
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Congruity Pro Mod series closes out regular season in Richmond

The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals will mark the final event in the regular season for racers in the Congruity Pro Mod series and Billy Banaka is looking to make a move in the standings.
19 Jun 2025
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Billy Banaka
The first five races of the 2025 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series have been dominated by two drivers, with J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos combining for four wins. But heading into Virginia Motorsports Park as part of this…
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Watch the Division 3 Norwalk Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
18 Jun 2025
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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Funny Car veteran Ron Capps returns to Richmond with momentum on his side

Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race losing streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol and hopes the win will carry some momentum into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals as the summer heats up for NHRA teams.
18 Jun 2025
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Ron Capps
Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race losing streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol. Capps and the rest of the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to racing this weekend at the fifth annual American…
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event

More than 500 students attend the NHRA pilot program in Canada.
17 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event
Toronto Motorsports Park recently made a major impact as part of the NHRA’s pilot YES (Youth & Education Services) Program, hosting a wildly successful event that brought in…
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Tricky Tipster, American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals

This week, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series goes to Virginia Motorsports Park for the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Antron Brown, Austin Prock, and Gaige Herrera are the favorites.
17 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The most recent NHRA event at Bristol Dragway was epic, and the next race at Virginia Motorsports Park figures to offer more of the same. In Bristol, Steve Torrence and Ron Capps collected their first nitro wins of the season, and Richard Gadson…
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Dunn and Hull look to unleash new car, new livery, and big momentum in Virginia

NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride. 
17 Jun 2025
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Jim Dunn Racing
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride.  As the Jim Dunn Racing driver continues with just his second season behind the wheel of a nitro…
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Shumake’s Top Fueler on display this week at famed Ohio science center

Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster will be on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk.
17 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Travis Shumake
A unique blend of science, technology, and speed is on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, where Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster has sped into the museum’s iconic Atrium, presented by CAS, a global…
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The Insiders talk Pro Stock tension, Virginia heat, and more

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals this weekend.
17 Jun 2025
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NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia…
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Torrence ready to ride hot streak at American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals

Fresh off his latest win in Bristol, Steve Torrence and the Capco Contractors team are riding high as they head to Richmond for this week's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
16 Jun 2025
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Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence and his Top Fuel team showcased championship potential just more than a week ago in Bristol, as the four-time world champion picked up his first win in nearly a year.   Heading into this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel…
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Cowie makes quickest ever blown alcohol dragster pass en route to Mission win

Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie recorded the quickest run ever for a blown alcohol dragster with a 5.115 pass during qualifying at the West Region event at Mission Raceway Park.
16 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Shawn Cowie
Reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie made history this past weekend, recording the quickest run ever for a blown alcohol dragster with a 5.115 pass during qualifying at the West Region event at Mission…
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NHRA Virginia Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
16 Jun 2025
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NHRA Virginia Nationals
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Cowie and Hough collect regional Top Alcohol wins at Mission Raceway Park

Shawn Cowie and Brian Hough collected wins at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division Alky event at Mission Raceway Park
16 Jun 2025
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Mission Raceway Park
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division Alky event at Mission Raceway Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.193, 278.29  def. Kim Parker,…
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Wied’s second title highlights JDRL Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex

Carson Wied picked up his second NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals championship to headline the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
14 Jun 2025
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Carson Wied Jr Dragster
Carson Wied picked up his second NHRA Right Trailers Western Conference Finals championship to headline the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Wied earned the Wally in the 12-year-old class at…
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Hot rod spirit shines at the 2025 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals

Hot rods, racing, and the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series are in Bowling Green, Ky., this weekend to practice what the father of drag racing, Wally Parks, set us in motion to do.
14 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
News
Hot rods reign at the 2025 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway 25
Father’s Day weekend in Kentucky traditionally means one thing for drag racing fans: the rumble of vintage steel at the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals. While Mother Nature had her own plans this year — curtailing some of the racing action at Beech…
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How the early 1980s shaped NHRA's future

NHRA Drag Racing changed immensely between 1982 and '87, with game-changing changes in all four Pro classes. Don Garlits made a celebrated comeback to "save" Top Fuel, John Force became a winner, and new "stadium-style" tracks like the Texas Motorplex helped reshape the fan experience.
13 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
How the early 1980s shaped NHRA's future
The old adages say, "The first five years lay the foundation for the next 50" and "Every great career begins with five gritty, hungry, curious years." When I look back at my time at NHRA — just starting my 44th year — I sometimes think back…
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New National Dragster issue celebrates speed with Chicago, Epping results

The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals and NHRA New England Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
12 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
  READ THE ISSUE The June issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the Gerber Collision &…
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Bristol winners Ron Capps and Richard Gadson guest on WFO Radio Nitro show

WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson.
12 Jun 2025
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WFO
  WFO Radio NHRA Nitro host Joe Castello breaks down the thrilling 2025 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with guests Ron Capps and Richard Gadson. Fresh off their epic victories, three-time Funny Car world…
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Watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
12 Jun 2025
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Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals from Beech Bend Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Bowling Green are Good Vibrations, CP Pistons, Laris Motorsports Insurance,…
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NHRA: Prohibited Pro Stock beadlock liner wheels offered 'performance advantage'

The NHRA Technical Department has issued a statement to further explain the fine and points penalty levied on Erica Enders' Pro Stock team after its car was found to be equipped with prohibited beadlock liner wheels at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
11 Jun 2025
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NHRA
Following the fourth round of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Erica Enders' Pro Stock car was found to be equipped with beadlock liner wheels, including an inner liner tire. These wheels and (inner/liner) tires…
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Stage set for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Pro Stock Callout race

As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Norwalk for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which will host the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout for the first time.
11 Jun 2025
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season heats up, teams head to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, one of the most popular stops on the NHRA circuit, for the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 26-29.…
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