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NHRA welcomes Qlispé Raceway Park to NHRA Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Qlispé Raceway Park in Spokane, Wash., to the NHRA Member Track Network. After making several improvements, the facility returns to the NHRA Member Track Network with the intent to bring sanctioned NHRA events to the track.
12 Apr 2023
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Qlispé Raceway Park
NHRA has announced the return of Qlispé Raceway Park in Spokane, Wash., to the NHRA Member Track Network. Formerly Spokane County Raceway, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians purchased the raceway in 2021, renaming the property Qlispé Raceway Park.…
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Caruso to introduce Big Jeff Audio to NHRA beginning in Charlotte

Recent NHRA Arizona Nationals Pro Stock winner Camrie Caruso is also making noise with new sponsors, including the addition of Big Jeff Audio, which will be the primary sponsor on her Camaro for the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
12 Apr 2023
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Big Jeff Audio
Reigning NHRA rookie of the year Camrie Caruso is off to a fast start this season, winning the NHRA Arizona Nationals and grabbing her second career No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Winternationals. The third-generation drag racer is also making noise…
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Fineline Graphics named Preferred Signage and Graphics Company of NHRA

Fineline Graphics, a Denver-based premier print and design company, has been named the preferred signage and graphics company of NHRA as part of a new multiyear partnership.
12 Apr 2023
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Fineline
Fineline Graphics, a Denver-based premier print and design company, has been named the preferred signage and graphics company of NHRA as part of a new multiyear partnership. As part of the new sponsorship, Fineline Graphics, which is owned by…
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Team Kalitta front-halves chassis damaged in Pomona accident for Las Vegas

After a tough weekend in Pomona that claimed two chassis and two bodies, the Kalitta Motorsports team jumped into immediate action to front-half one of the chassis.
11 Apr 2023
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Team Kalitta
After two racing incidents at the last race in Pomona, Calif., J.R. Todd's DHL team worked quickly to put the team in position compete at the highest level this weekend. On Sunday as teams were racing in the Winternationals in Pomona, the primary…
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WATCH: Summit Racing Series Wild Card draw will help set field for title bash

A special Wild Card entry will again fill the eighth spot at the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship in Las Vegas this fall (Oct. 26-29), joining the champions from the seven division Summit Racing Series Finals. Here's how the drawing went down.
10 Apr 2023
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Summit Racing Series Wild Card draw
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NHRA Summit Racing Series Championship set to return to Las Vegas, Oct. 26-29

The NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the final crowning moment of the season. A Wild Card draw was recently completed to round out the eight-car fields.
10 Apr 2023
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NHRA Summit Racing Series Championship
Another thrilling season of racing in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, is set to take place in 2023, as drivers will again compete for their chance to race for an NHRA…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Comp winner Jessica Bogacki

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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93:30
Jessica Bogacki joined her husband, three-time world champion Luke, as an NHRA national event, with a superlative effort in Super Comp. Bogacki was in the teens in reaction time throughout the race and saved her best light for the final, cutting a…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Sportsman winner Chris Newman

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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100:03
Chris Newman claimed his second win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman by beating reigning world champ Lance Abbott in the final. Newman ran dead-on his 6.65 dial for the win after Abbott broke out by three-thousandths.  
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Gas winner Marko Perivolaris

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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105:33
Marko Perivolaris claimed his sixth career win and his second in Super Gas, drilling the Christmas Tree with a .004 reaction time in the final and racing his Camaro to a 9.914 to defeat two-time Winternationals champ Val Torres Sr.’s 9.921.
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Stock winner Anthony Bertozzi

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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186:45
Moments after winning the Right Trailers Top Dragster class in Pomona, Anthony Bertozzi claimed his second career double when he also scored in Super Stock. Bertozzi was nearly-perfect off the starting line and ran an 8.98 on his 8.93 dial to hold…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Dragster winner Anthony Bertozzi

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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191:22
Two-time world champ Anthony Bertozzi earned the first leg of an historic double when he claimed the victory in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Bertozzi topped Andy Spiegel in the final with a 6.66 on his 6.63 dial in a race decided by .012-second.
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Stock Eliminator winner Kyle Rizzoli

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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90:36
It took just a week for Kyle Rizzoli to rebound from a final round loss in Phoenix as he stopped Brian McClanahan in the Stock final to claim his 12th national event win and fourth in Pomona. Rizzoli sealed the win with a tight .017-seccond package…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Competition Eliminator winner Andrew Moeck

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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76:27
Andrew Moeck went wire-to-wire for his first career Comp win, qualifying his 220-mph, methanol-fueled, supercharged AA/AM GTO in the No. 1 spot and then defeating 2019 Winternationals champion Scott McClay’s C./ED in the final, (-.60) 6.35 to (-.56…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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126:52
Reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon, who will retire from driving at the end of the season to turn the reins over to daughter Maddi scored in his 2023 national debut, wheeling the Beta Motorcycles Camaro to an emotional win over…
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2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance

07 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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119:03
Joey Severance, the defending Top Alcohol Dragster world champ, got started on his next 25 wins with a victory at the Winternationals, hi. second at the storied event and his fourth in Pomona. The final round was a classic power struggle between the…
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Drag racing’s ultimate thrill ride: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals set for Las Vegas

The biggest spectacle in drag racing is set to return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series goes four-wide drag racing at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 14-16.
07 Apr 2023
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
The biggest spectacle in drag racing is set to return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series goes four-wide drag racing at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 14-16. With four 11,000-horsepower…
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Craig Breedlove, America's first 600-mph racecar driver, passes at 86 years of age

American five-time World Record Setter Norman Craig Breedlove died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Rio Vista, CA. 


07 Apr 2023
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Craig Breedlove, America's fastest racecar driver, passes at 86 years of age
Written by Louise Ann Noeth American five-time World Record Setter Norman Craig Breedlove, Senior, 86, the first person to surpass speed marks faster than 400-, 500- and 600- miles per hour, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by…
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Gerber Collision & Glass named title sponsor of Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Gerber Collision & Glass has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance as part of a multiyear partnership.
06 Apr 2023
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Gerber Collision & Glass has been named the title sponsor of the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance as part of a multiyear partnership. The race takes place May 19-21 at Route 66…
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Funny Car champ Ron Capps will run SRX Series event at Eldora Speedway

Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) has announced that Ron Capps will join the SRX field at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway on Aug. 10, 2023. Capps, a three-time and reigning Funny Car champ, will be the first full-time drag racer to compete in the SRX series.
04 Apr 2023
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Ron Capps
Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) has announced that Ron Capps will join the SRX field at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway on Aug. 10, 2023. Capps, a three-time and reigning Funny Car champ, will be the first full-time drag racer to compete in the SRX…
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Cory McClenathan wins Legends Funny Car title at Winternationals

Cory McClenathan took home the Legends Funny Car title over an eight-car field of Nostalgia Funny Cars at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
03 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Cory McClenathan
It’s been more than a dozen years since Cory McClenathan has won a national event – he scored 34 of them in a decorated career in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Fuel before the funding game took him out of the saddle – but the always popular Southern…
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Anthony Bertozzi doubles to lead Winternationals Sportsman champions

Nine champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, led by Anthony Bertozzi, who doubled up for the second time in his career, winning in Top Dragster and Super Stock.
03 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Anthony Bertozzi
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, led by Anthony Bertozzi…
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John Force, J.R. Todd get tangled up in top-end crash in Winternationals qualifying

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force and fellow former world champ J.R. Todd were involved in a two-car accident in the shutdown area in the second qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
01 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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John Force, J.R. Todd
Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force and fellow former world champion J.R. Todd were involved in a two-car accident in the shutdown area in the second qualifying session at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Force’s Peak Chevy got…
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Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals to unify Beech Bend, Famoso events

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum has announced its two 2023 Hot Rod Reunion events will relaunch as the Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and Don “the Snake” Prudhomme will be Grand Marshals, respectively, for the events in Bowling Green, Ky., and Bakersfield, Calif.
31 Mar 2023
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Wally Parks NHRA Nostalgia Nationals
For decades the best in nostalgia drag racing has drawn racers, hot rodders, and fans to Bowling Green, Ky., and Bakersfield, Calif., to experience how the sport of drag racing began.  It was always Wally Parks’ vision to unify hot rodders…
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GETTRX joins Matt Hartford Racing for Pomona and beyond

GETTRX and Matt Hartford Racing have announced a partnership for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and beyond. GETTRX, “the Fastest Name in Credit Card Processing,” will adorn the side of Hartford’s Pro Stock Camaro at GETTRX’s home track, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
30 Mar 2023
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Matt Hartford
GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., a leading FinTech institution, and Matt Hartford Racing have announced a partnership for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and beyond.  GETTRX, “the Fastest Name in Credit Card…
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New National Dragster issue packed with race coverage, racer features, and more

The third 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, with in-depth coverage of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and features on top racers, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
30 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Issue 3
  READ THE NEW ISSUE The third 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, with in-depth coverage of the…
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John Force Racing meets WWE Superstars during special crossover event

The stars of John Force Racing met with WWE Superstars Braun Strowman and Raquel Rodriguez to promote this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and WWE Wrestlemania.
29 Mar 2023
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Force and wrestling
With two major events taking place in Southern California this weekend, NHRA Drag Racing met WWE wrestling on Wednesday at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum as part of a special media day. The four stars of John Force Racing — Brittany…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge returns this weekend in Pomona

Following a thrilling opening weekend of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the special challenge returns as part of this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
29 Mar 2023
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
Following a thrilling opening weekend of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the special challenge returns as part of this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.   The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA…
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Massel takes Comp title to lead Sportsman winners at NHRA Arizona Nationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, seven champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, led by Bruso Massel, who scored for the 16th time in Comp.
29 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bruno Massel
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, seven champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Three-time world Bruno…
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2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster champ Julie Nataas

29 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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60:18
Julie Nataas stood in the Gainesville Raceway winner’s circle for the second straight weekend as the driver of the OTG/Randy Meyer Racing A/Fuel Dragster, winner of the Baby Gators” Division 2 Lucas Oil Series regional event, stopped fast-rising…
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2023 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champ Matt Gill

29 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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66:57
Matt Gill went back-to-back in Gainesville, in two ways. The winner of the “Baby Gators” Division 2 Lucas Oil Series regional event the weekend prior, Gill won then won his second straight Gatornationals title, driving the Moduline Cabinets Camaro…
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