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Peak Street Car Shootout returns to Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

For the third consecutive year, the special “Drag and Drive” eight-car exhibition will be part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, as the Peak Street Car Shootout presented by Sick the Magazine is back to put on an incredible show.
09 May 2025
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Peak Street Car Shootout
Celebrating its 25th year of racing at incredible Route 66 Raceway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series' return to Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18 is loaded with excitement,…
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Funny Cars return to Idaho for 54th annual NAPA Ignitor, May 16–18

The longest-running major drag racing event in the Northwest roars back to life as the 54th Annual NAPA Ignitor Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, takes over Firebird Raceway from May 16–18.
08 May 2025
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NAPA Ignitor
The longest-running major drag racing event in the Northwest roars back to life as the 54th Annual NAPA Ignitor Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, takes over Firebird Raceway from May 16–18. A cornerstone of Idaho motorsports since 1971, the…
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NHRA met with industry leaders at 2025 World Congress of Sports

The National Hot Rod Association's President Glen Cromwell, VP of sales and Chief Development Officer Brad Gerber, and Senior Vice President of Live Events Evan Jonat represented drag racing on sports’ biggest business stage.
08 May 2025
David Kennedy
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NHRA meets with industry leaders at 2025 World Congress of Sports
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was proud to attend and participate in the 2025 CAA World Congress of Sports, held April 22–23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. As the largest and most…
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UFC world champ Randy Couture goes WFO to talk about his Pro Mod plans

Six-time UFC world champion Randy Couture discusses his new competitive endeavor -- NHRA Drag Racing – as he joins Joe Castello on the WFO Radio podcast for a deep dive into his plans to race NHRA Pro Mods in the near future. 
07 May 2025
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Randy Couture
  Six-time UFC world champion Randy Couture discusses his new competitive endeavor -- NHRA Drag Racing – as he joins Joe Castello on the WFO Radio podcast for a deep dive into his experience at Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School, the…
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Jasmine Salinas and Ida Zetterström join the conversation at the Business of Women’s Sports Summit

From the starting line to the Summit: How drag racing continues to champion women in sports
06 May 2025
David Kennedy
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Jasmine Salinas and Ida Zetterström join the conversation at the Business of Women’s Sports Summit
The third annual Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment Business of Women’s Sports Summit, held at Chelsea Factory in New York City, brought together an elite…
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NHRA to roar into Bristol Dragway for Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

As one of the highlights on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, teams and fans are thrilled to return to Thunder Valley and famed Bristol Dragway for the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on June 6-8. 
05 May 2025
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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
As one of the highlights on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, teams and fans are thrilled to return to Thunder Valley and famed Bristol Dragway for the 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on June 6-8.  Scenic…
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NHRA ready for return to New England for the 2025 New England Nationals

Once again the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to New England Dragway for a huge year of action-packed, 340-mph drag racing at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals on May 30-June 1.
05 May 2025
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New England Nationals
Once again the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to New England Dragway for a huge year of action-packed, 340-mph drag racing at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals on May 30-June 1. Nestled in Epping, New England Dragway…
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Durenberger's double highlights Division 5 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader

Donnie Durenberger's rare Super Street/Sportsman Motorcycle double highlighted the action as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
03 May 2025
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Donnie Durenberger
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway. COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Matt Harris, Bellevue, Neb., '05 Grand Am GT, D/A, 7.613, 169.81…
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Cummings, Bellemeur top Cleetus and Cars/North Central Regional event

Matt Cummings and Sean Bellemeur collected Top Alcohol wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Region Cleetus and Cars event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
03 May 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division,  Cleetus and Cars: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER ROUND ONE  4) Jamie Noonan, Spartanburg, S.C., 5.318, 270.81 def.…
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Kalitta Motorsports joins Kalitta Air at ISTAT Freighter Forum In Miami

Team Kalitta Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and representatives from AerCap and IAI joined Kalitta Air at the ISTAT Freighter Forum for a look at the cargo airline’s newest jet. 
01 May 2025
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Kalitta Motorsports
Team Kalitta Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and representatives from AerCap and IAI joined Kalitta Air at the ISTAT Freighter Forum for a look at the cargo airline’s newest jet.  ISTAT, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading,…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals celebrate 25 years at Route 66 Raceway

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18. 
30 Apr 2025
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Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18.  Since its return to…
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from St. Louis free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
30 Apr 2025
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Division 3 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from St. Louis are Strange,…
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Brad Waddle wins season-opening JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock race

Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.
29 Apr 2025
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Brad Waddle
Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule. In the…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

29 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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67:49
Reigning world champion Shawn Cowie ran the table in Las Vegas when he qualified No. 1 and won the Top Alcohol Dragster title. Cowie defeated Matt Cummings, Mitch Meyers, and Joey Sevrance in the final quad with a 5.271.
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First-time winner Greco leads Sportsman champs at Charlotte four-wide race

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco.
29 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Brandon Greco
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco. Brandon Greco…
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JEGS and NHRA announce long-term extension of popular JEGS Allstars program

NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the popular JEGS Allstars program. The JEGS Allstars returns to Texas Motorplex for the third time in 2025 as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and the 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
29 Apr 2025
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 JEGS Allstars
Following a thrilling celebration of 40 years of the popular JEGS Allstars in 2024, NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the historic specialty race. Continuing its status as one of the biggest and most highly…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Stock winner John Gray

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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165:09
The rain-delayed Stock final from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was completed in Charlotte, where John Gray earned his fourth national event win after opponent Shane Oakes fouled. Oakes had two nearly perfect lights leading up to the…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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145:38
In the delayed final round from the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, held during the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, Sean Bellemeur and the Bartone Racing team, near lane, scored the first NHRA national…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Matt Cummings

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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131:19
Matt Cummings earned his first win as a member of the Randy Meyer Top Alcohol Dragster team when he defeated Jackie Fricke in the rain-delayed final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which was held during the American Rebel Light…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Dragster winner Steve Will

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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88:46
Steve Will claimed his first win since the 2018 Winternationals in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Will got a single run in the final when opponent John Richardson was unable to fire his car but would have been tough to beat regardless with a 6.125 on…
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Five things we learned in Charlotte

Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
28 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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5 Things
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event. NHRA’S 1,000TH…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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74:51
Bryan Warr scored for the third time in Right Trailers Top Sportsman after beating veteran Ed Olpin in the final round. Warr ran right on his 6.82 dial after Olpin broke out by .012-second.  
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Street winner Larry Paden

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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150:29
Larry Paden made the long trip to Las Vegas from Pennsylvania pay off with a victory in Super Street. Paden was nearly perfect off the starting line and ran 11.093 to beat Nick Pressimone’s 11.109.
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Gas winner Ken Mostowich

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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66:57
Ken Mostowich won his sixth NHRA title in Super Gas, and half of them have come in Las Vegas. Mostowich won the final with a 10.060 to stop Mark Philbrick’s breakout 10.034.  
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Stock winner Scott Burton

28 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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83:06
Scott Burton claimed his fifth career win and third in Las Vegas when opponent David McGaugh fouled in the Stock final. 
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'The Old Master,' legendary engine builder Ed Pink, passes away

Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94.
28 Apr 2025
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Ed Pink
Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94. Revered as "The Old Master," Pink leaves behind a legacy that spans decades, disciplines, and…
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Allegrucci wins first career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event

For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making. 
27 Apr 2025
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.  Allegrucci was one of the original…
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J.R. Gray powers to Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte

J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday as part of the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2025
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JR Gray
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday, defeating a final-round quad that included Billy Banaka, Alex Laughlin and Mike Janis as part of the 15th annual…
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Lenny Lottig wins Holley EFI Factory X title at Charlotte four-wide event

27 Apr 2025
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Lenny Lottig
Lenny Lottig and Jesse Alexandra, the top two qualifiers in Holley EFI Factory X, met in the final round with Lottig getting the victory with a strong 6.892 to Alexandra’s slowing 7.241. Earlier, Alexandra set the elapsed time…
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2025 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Kris Whitfield

27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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116:23
Kris Whitfield survived a tough final round battle with recent Spring Fling Million winner Cooper Chun to claim the Super Comp title. Both drivers were nearly perfect at the start, and Whitfield won with a 9.055 after Chun broke out with a 9.036 on…
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