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Doug Kalitta, Mobil 1 team feeling good entering second half of playoffs

Doug Kalitta and his Mobil 1 Toyota team are feeling good about the progress they made in the first half of the playoffs but completely understand much more work lies between themselves and their ultimate goal.
13 Oct 2023
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Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta and his Mobil 1 Toyota team are feeling good about the progress they made in the first half of the playoffs but completely understand much more work lies between themselves and their ultimate goal. The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing…
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Hartford links up with The Hose Connection for important Countdown race

The Hose Connection will take over as the primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the Texas NHRA FallNationals and the Stampede of Speed.
12 Oct 2023
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Matt Hartford
The Hose Connection will take over as the primary sponsor on Matt Hartford’s NHRA Pro Stocker for the Texas NHRA FallNationals and the Stampede of Speed. “Larry Webb and his family, owners of The Hose Connection, have built such a great company…
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Watch this weekend's Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals from Famoso Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
12 Oct 2023
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Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
NHRA fans can watch the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals from Famoso Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Famoso are Good Vibrations, Moser, Summit, and Strange. Fans are…
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Points leader Julie Nataas Leads Randy Meyer Racing’s three-car lineup in Texas

NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster national points leader Julie Nataas is one of three drivers who will race under the Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) umbrella this weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
11 Oct 2023
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Randy Meyer Racing
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster national points leader Julie Nataas is one of three drivers who will race under the Randy Meyer Racing (RMR) umbrella this weekend at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 12-15, at the Texas Motorplex outside Dallas. The…
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Josh Hart to support TechNet’s Brakes for Breasts campaign for next two races

For the third consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional.
11 Oct 2023
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Josh Hart
For the third consecutive season, NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional, an elite network of automotive repair…
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Krista Baldwin to drive Scott Palmer entry in Texas with support of Red Line Oil

Top Fuel team owner and driver, Krista Baldwin will be filling in for Scott Palmer in his PBR Top Fuel dragster entry during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals this weekend at the Texas Motorplex.
11 Oct 2023
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Krista Baldwin
Top Fuel team owner and driver, Krista Baldwin will be filling in for Scott Palmer in his PBR Top Fuel dragster entry during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals this weekend at the Texas Motorplex. Baldwin also welcomes Red Line Oil as a partner…
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Buddy Hull to race in support of Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas

Top Fuel team owner and driver Buddy Hull will be racing to raise awareness and donations for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas during the Stampede of Speed and the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. 
11 Oct 2023
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Buddy Hull
Top Fuel team owner and driver Buddy Hull will be racing to raise awareness and donations for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas during the Stampede of Speed and the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.  The popular driver…
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Camrie Caruso’s Pro Stock Camaro goes pink for Texas FallNationals

2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year and Pro Stock championship contender Camrie Caruso is turning pink for the Texas NHRA FallNationals in support of Fuel Juels and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
11 Oct 2023
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Camrie Caruso
2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year and Pro Stock championship contender Camrie Caruso is turning pink for the Texas NHRA FallNationals in support of Fuel Juels and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Caruso’s traditional gold and dark blue Chevrolet…
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NHRA SEMA Show Breakfast 2023: “Flyin’ Wrenches: Crew Chiefs Who Drove”

The popular NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center, hosting four NHRA legends and the topic “Flyin’ Wrenches – NHRA Crew Chiefs Who Drove.”
11 Oct 2023
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NHRA SEMA Show Breakfast
The popular NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center, hosting four NHRA legends as part of a must-see show and topic. The NHRA Breakfast, which has been a staple…
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SMT named exclusive graphics provider on NHRA Camping World Series shows

SMT, the leading innovator in real-time sports data delivery, graphics presentation, and tracking solutions, has expanded its partnership with the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season.
10 Oct 2023
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SMT
SMT, the leading innovator in real-time sports data delivery, graphics presentation, and tracking solutions, has expanded its partnership with the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series this season, delivering a customized full graphics insert…
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Three-time bike champ Angelle Sampey set for Top Alcohol Dragster debut

Less than two months after announcing she was trading in two wheels for four, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is ready to make her competition debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster category at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex.
10 Oct 2023
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Angelle Sampey
Less than two months after announcing she was trading in two wheels for four, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is ready to make her competition debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster category at this weekend’s Texas NHRA…
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Henkelman/Bateman A/Fueler to return in Pomona with backing of GK Machine

The Henkelman Motorsports A/Fuel dragster driven by Garrett Bateman will return to competition with GK Machine as a primary sponsor at the season-ending In-N-Out NHRA Finals in Pomona.
10 Oct 2023
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Henkelman Motorsports
The Henkelman Motorsports A/Fuel dragster driven by Garrett Bateman will return to competition with GK Machine as a primary sponsor at the season-ending In-N-Out NHRA Finals in Pomona. Due to unexpected support equipment failures and the need to…
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Dunn team races into Texas with heavy hearts after losing friend, sponsor Rob DiPinto

On the heels of round-wins at back-to-back races, the Jim Dunn Racing team heads into this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals flying the colors of Havoline, but with heavy hearts after the passing of longtime sponsor Rob DiPinto over the weekend.
10 Oct 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Rob DiPinto
On the heels of round-wins at back-to-back races in Charlotte and St. Louis, the Jim Dunn Racing team heads into this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals flying the colors of Havoline Motor Oil, but with heavy hearts after the passing of longtime…
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Travis Shumake further establishes stake in NHRA Top Fuel ranks

Travis Shumake took several steps in his drag racing journey last week by earning his NHRA Top Fuel license, taking delivery of his truck and hauler, and moving into a race shop space in Brownsburg, Ind.
10 Oct 2023
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Travis Shumake
Travis Shumake, who is already licensed in Super Comp, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Nostalgia Funny Car, took several steps in his drag racing journey last week by earning his NHRA Top Fuel license, taking delivery of his truck and hauler, and moving…
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Funny Car’s Terry Haddock outduels Top Fuel’s Mitch King at Texas Invitational

Veteran Funny Car driver Terry Haddock took the win light over Top Fuel driver Mitch King tonight during the inaugural Texas Invitational match race to kick off the opening weekend of the 3rd annual Stampede of Speed.
09 Oct 2023
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Terry Haddock
Veteran Funny Car driver Terry Haddock took the win light over Top Fuel driver Mitch King tonight during the inaugural Texas Invitational match race to kick off the opening weekend of the 3rd annual Stampede of Speed. Haddock outran fellow Funny Car…
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March of Dimes backs NHRA driver and mom to become advocate for cause

March of Dimes has announced a new partnership with NHRA driver and mom, Deni Jensen, who will become a March of Dimes advocate for healthy moms and strong babies.
09 Oct 2023
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Deni Jensen
March of Dimes has announced a new partnership with NHRA driver and mom, Deni Jensen, who will become a March of Dimes advocate for healthy moms and strong babies. In 2017, tragedy struck Jensen’s young family. She was 13 weeks pregnant with her…
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The return of Billy Torrence: Capco patriarch to run Top Fuel at FallNationals

Billy Torrence will return to the cockpit of the second CAPCO Contractors/Toyota Top Fueler when he makes the first of four qualifying runs at the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals.
09 Oct 2023
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Billy Torrence
Citing his desire to support the Texas Motorplex and its expanding Stampede of Speed motorsports festival, Billy Torrence returns to the cockpit of the second CAPCO Contractors/Toyota Top Fueler Friday when he makes the first of four qualifying runs…
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NHRA drivers stampede into Dallas for key playoff race at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series gallops into the Texas Motorplex to conclude the third annual Stampede of Speed with the main event of the 10-day event, the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 12-15.
09 Oct 2023
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Texas NHRA FallNationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series gallops into the Texas Motorplex to conclude the third annual Stampede of Speed with the main event of the 10-day event, the 38th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 12-15. The stakes will be high as the…
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Valli, Edens, Greer, Rodriguez, Gould earn Division 2 Summit Series championships

Michael Valli, Jesse Edens, Van Greer, Santi Rodriguez, and Ross Gould scored wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals to earn berths in the National Championship race,
08 Oct 2023
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Division 2 Summit Series
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2023 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals: SUPER PRO Michael Valli, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., '06 Dragster, 4.569, 149.38  def. Dirk Fulks, Loxahatchee, Fla…
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Arianna Brown follows family tradition in attending Frank Hawley Racing School

Following in the footsteps of her famous father, Antron Brown, and her brother, Anson, 21-year-old Arianna Brown recently completed courses at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.
06 Oct 2023
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Arianna Brown
by Ainsley Jacobs Growing up in the shadow of her multitime NHRA Top Fuel champion father, Antron Brown, 21-year-old Arianna Brown never had a problem finding her own light with which to shine. Now, Arianna is busy building the…
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Elite Motorsports to back Spencer Hyde’s Top Fuel debut in Pomona

Elite Motorsports will make its first foray into Top Fuel at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona. Spencer Hyde will pilot the Elite-sponsored Top Fuel entry in a dragster owned by Todd and Tony Paton. 
06 Oct 2023
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Spencer Hyde
Elite Motorsports, the largest professional team in drag racing, will make its first foray into Top Fuel at the upcoming In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona. Spencer Hyde will pilot the Elite-sponsored Top Fuel entry in a dragster owned by Todd…
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Stampede of Speed delivers 10 days of excitement leading to Texas FallNationals

This year, the Stampede of Speed, Oct. 6-15, 10 days of racing events, plus two major concerts and a full day of professional testing will lead up to the running of the annual Texas NHRA FallNationals.
06 Oct 2023
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Stampede of Speed
For the third year in a row, the historic Texas Motorplex will host the premiere NHRA Drag Racing event in the state of Texas -- the Texas NHRA FallNationals as well as a multitude of motorsports and concert events across Ellis County. Millions of…
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Cowie, Marshall, McClay lead second-race winners as Division 7 doubleheader

Shawn Cowie, Chris Marshall, and Scott McClay led the list of winners at the second event of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division doubleheader event at Famoso Raceway.
06 Oct 2023
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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 Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.254, 277.03  def. Chris Demke, Valencia,…
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Watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event live stream from Madison

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway right here on NHRA.com.
06 Oct 2023
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Division 3 Lucas Oil Series
 
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Countdown to the Championship drama highlights new National Dragster issue

The Countdown to the Championship is in full swing, and the October issue of NHRA National Dragster has all of the action covered. The new issue is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
05 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Issue 10
LOG IN TO READ THE NEW ISSUE The Countdown to the Championship is in full swing, and the October issue of NHRA National…
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Coughlin and Gordon take big wins at World Wide Technology Raceway

Mike Coughlin and Doug Gordon scored big wins in the top Alcohol classes as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
04 Oct 2023
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mike Coughlin, Dublin, Ohio, 5.304, 273.44  def.…
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Nitro teams take advantage of off week for a serious round of testing in Indy

The teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Alexis DeJoria, and Austin Prock tested Wednesday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, while Travis Shumake and Angelle Sampey got used to their new nitro rides.
04 Oct 2023
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Alexis DeJoria
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2023 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Julie Nataas

04 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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66:28
Julie Nataas scored an impressive victory in Top Alcohol Dragster that began with a dazzling 5.12 No. 1 qualifying pass and concluded with her second win of the season and the sixth of her career when she defeated defending event champ Earl Nichols…
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2023 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Phil Esz

04 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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87:52
Phil Esz pulled off a huge final-round upset to capture his first Top Alcohol Funny Car Wally, defeating past world champ and No. 1 qualifier Sean Bellemeur in a final round in which both drivers ran 5.495 with the victory being decided by Esz’s…
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2023 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Comp winner Jared Kimbrough

04 Oct 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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85:17
Second-generation Comp racer Jared Kimbrough reversed the outcome of the Spring Charlotte event final by wheeling the family’s C/ED to a .011-initiated (-.59) 7.31 to defeat Division 2 champ David Eaton’s A/AP Bantam victory in all-Florida finale.…
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