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FuelTech Pro Mod doubleheader weekend in Bristol powered by Cardinal Insurance

Drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports will have the chance to enjoy a massive weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
09 Jun 2023
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FuelTech Pro Mod
Drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports will have the chance to enjoy a massive weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The class made its first appearance at New…
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Chicago coverage, Sportsman features highlight new National Dragster issue

The sixth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals and Sportsman-racer features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
08 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
READ NEW ISSUE The sixth 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from the…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Wayne Sleger

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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157:49
There was a first-time winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster as Wayne Sleger captured the title after Zack Sackman red-lighted by .001-second.
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Street winner Steve Domingues

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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177:01
Super Street veteran Steve Domingues, who has been racing in the class for more than three decades, collected his third career win, wheeling his Camaro to a double-breakout victory over Phil Smida, 10.873 to 10.858. Smida launched with a perfect .…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Steve Hoyt

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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70:38
Steve Hoyt collected his first victory since his breakthrough win in Super Comp in Columbus 13 years ago, taking the Super Gas title with a near-perfect 9.909 after opponent Mitch Withers took too much stripe and broke out with a 9.896 after a…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Devin Isenhower

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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127:16
2018 Super Gas world champ Devin Isenhower scored his first win in Super Comp by dominating the final quarter-mile against Rock Haas. Isenhower, who was runner-up at this event in Super Gas the last time NHRA ran at Route 66 Raceway in 2019, ran a…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock winner Chris Vang

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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125:59
After winning the Super Street title in Houston in 2017, Chris Vang claimed his second national event title by stopping Andrew Hill in the Stock final. Vang recorded an 8.568 against his 8.55 dial after Hill broke out by .004-second.  
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Irvin Johns

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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165:36
Irvin Johns provided a lesson in perseverance when he delivered his first national event title in Super Stock after many years of trying. Johns ran right on his 9.42 dial in the final round after opponent Brad Zaskowski fouled by a thousandth of a…
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2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Comp winner Ryan Priddy

07 Jun 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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104:05
Ryan Priddy got onto the 2023 scoreboard in Comp with the MountainView Performance AA/AA Camaro with his third career win, running a (-.53) 6.51 to fend off the (-.44) 8.07 of homestate hero and six-time tour winner David Billingsley.
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Cameron Ferre, Paton Racing team up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Top Fuel racer Cameron Ferre will rejoin forces with Todd Paton and Paton Racing and head to Bristol Dragway this weekend, seeking success at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
07 Jun 2023
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Cameron Ferre
Top Fuel racer Cameron Ferre will rejoin forces with Todd Paton and Paton Racing and head to Bristol Dragway this weekend, seeking success at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Ferre, one of NHRA’s rising stars, will be competing in his first event…
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Josh Hart sees opportunity to make noise at Thunder Valley Nationals

Josh Hart has never shied away from a challenge, and the third-year Top Fuel driver is looking to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as a big opportunity for his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team.
07 Jun 2023
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Josh Hart
Josh Hart has never shied away from a challenge, and the third-year Top Fuel driver is looking to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as a big opportunity for his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team. When he arrives in Bristol, Hart will have the opportunity…
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Massive weekend on tap at Bristol Dragway as part of doubleheader race

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol Dragway as the postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be completed in Bristol on Friday and Saturday, adding even more excitement to a weekend loaded with events.
06 Jun 2023
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Bristol Dragway
The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol will have a lot more than just a new date this year, as Thunder Valley will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol. The postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be…
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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme to be honored at San Diego Automotive Museum

The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California will open a permanent display honoring NHRA legend and champion Don “the Snake” Prudhomme.
06 Jun 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Prudhomme
The San Diego Automotive Museum in Southern California will open a permanent display honoring NHRA legend and champion Don “the Snake” Prudhomme. Prudhomme, who has lived in the San Diego area for a quarter-century after retiring from the sport…
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Tony Schumacher to be inducted into Bristol’s Legends of Thunder Valley

Eight-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the historic track’s official Hall of Fame, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 9-11.
06 Jun 2023
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Tony Schumacher
Eight-time Top Fuel world champ Tony Schumacher will be inducted into Bristol Dragway’s Legends of Thunder Valley, the historic track’s official Hall of Fame, during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 9-11. Six of Schumacher’s record 86…
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New England Nationals will conclude at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals In Bristol

Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway. 
05 Jun 2023
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New England Nationals
Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway.    “We…
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VanPaepeghem, Scrivner, Williams top list of winners at Firebird Division 6 opener

Ralph VanPaepeghem, Steve Scrivner, and Shelby Williams led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
02 Jun 2023
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ralph VanPaepeghem, Garden Valley, Idaho, '32 Roadster, A/EA, 7.800, 133…
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Nataas, Bellemeur shine at Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park

Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur took wins in the Top Alcohol classes as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Summit Motorsports Park for the Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
02 Jun 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 17th annual Stainless Works Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg,…
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Speer, Wudarczyk, Mans lead Division 5 winners at Tri-State Raceway

Brett Speer, Tyler Wudarczyk, and Randy Mans led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at Tri-State Raceway
02 Jun 2023
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Division 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division Wicks Buildings Race Shop Showdown built by Dave River Construction: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Brett Speer, Fort Ripley,…
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NHRA Pro Mod drivers eager for Epping debut

It’s another first-time opportunity for drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, as the category powers into New England Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
02 Jun 2023
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NHRA Pro Mod drivers eager for Epping debut
It’s another first-time opportunity for drivers in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, as the category powers into New England Dragway as part of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals. The fan-…
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NHRA adjusts Friday qualifying schedule for NHRA New England Nationals

Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s qualifying session at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
01 Jun 2023
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Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Friday’s qualifying session at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Funny Car is now slated to open NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Watch this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
01 Jun 2023
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NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Houston are Moser, Summit, Strange, and Weldon. Fans…
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NHRA welcomes new Flying H Dragstrip to NHRA Member Track Network

After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Mo., Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network.
31 May 2023
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Flying H
After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Mo., Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network. The new dragstrip will be located at I-70 Motorsports Park in the Kansas City area and is owned by…
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Cruz Pedregon and Josh Hart square off at Snap-on Superspeedway event

NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart squared off with two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon on Monday, May 29, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the grand-prize Snap-on Tools Superspeedway contest event.
31 May 2023
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Cruz Pedregon
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart squared off with two-time NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon on Monday, May 29, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of the grand-prize Snap-on Tools Superspeedway contest event. Snap-on…
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NHRA welcomes Pine Valley Raceway to NHRA Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to its NHRA Member Track Network.
30 May 2023
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Pine Valley Raceway
NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas, to its NHRA Member Track Network.   Originally built in 2004, the track reopened in 2023 under the leadership of Buck and Austin Hayward, also joining the NHRA Member…
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Memorial Day, 2023

As we observe Memorial Day, the NHRA family joins together to honor and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their bravery, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms.
29 May 2023
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Memorial Day, 2023
As we observe Memorial Day, the NHRA family joins together to honor and pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their bravery, selflessness, and…
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Cummings, Gill lead winners at Maple Grove Raceway Lucas Oil Series event

Matt Cummings and Matt Gill led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway.
27 May 2023
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Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Matthew Cummings, Delray Beach, Fla., '09 , 5.175, 280.37  def.…
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In-N-Out Burger is turning 75, and everyone is invited to the party!

In-N-Out Burger is celebrating with a 75th Anniversary Festival on Oct. 22, 2023, at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The event will feature drag racing, a car show, bands, burgers, and rides. ZZ TOP, 311, and .48 Special will perform to close out the once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
26 May 2023
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In-N-Out Burger is turning 75, and everyone is invited to the party!
Since 1948, fast food and fast cars have gone together. From drive-thrus to dragstrips, the Southern California car scene has been defined by the food and cars we love. A love that sounds like a V-8’s rumble and tastes like a Double-Double. On…
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Veteran Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car

C&H Motorsports has signed veteran NHRA driver Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2023 NHRA season.  
25 May 2023
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Bret Williamson
C&H Motorsports has signed veteran NHRA driver Bret Williamson to pilot the C&H Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2023 NHRA season.   Williamson was first exposed to drag racing in the mid-1960s at the side…
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NHRA pioneer Paula Murphy honored by Women in Motorsports North America

Trailblazing female racer Paula Murphy, who among her many accomplishments was the first woman licensed to compete tin any NHRA nitro class, was feted by the Women in Motorsports North America at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles on May 24. NHRA executives were on hand to help honor her.
25 May 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Paula Murphy
Trailblazing female racer Paula Murphy, who among her many accomplishments was the first woman licensed to compete in any NHRA nitro class when she licensed in Funny Car in late 1966, was feted by the Women in Motorsports North America at the…
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Indy test session yields valuable answers to power-plagued Scag Top Fuel team

After five straight first-round losses, Tony Schumacher’s Mike Neff-led JCM/Scat Top Fuel team tested at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and found the solution to their recent power woes.
25 May 2023
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