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Right Trailers named sponsor of Top Dragster, Top Sportsman categories

Right Trailers will sponsor both the Top Dragster and Top Sportsman classes in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as part of a new multiyear agreement between the NHRA and Right Trailers.
25 Jan 2023
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Right Trailers
A longtime supporter of NHRA Drag Racing, Right Trailers will now sponsor both the Top Dragster and Top Sportsman classes in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as part of a new multiyear agreement between the NHRA and Right Trailers. The Top…
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Ryan Oehler lands El Bandido Yankee Tequila backing for 2023

Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Ryan Oehler has inked a deal with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season.
25 Jan 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ryan Oehler
As he continues to work to regain the forum that led to a pair of victories in 2020 and 2021, Pro Stock Motorycle’s “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler has filled in an important piece of the puzzle by signing El Bandido Yankee Tequila as a sponsor of his 199-mph…
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JCM Racing teams up with Tim Wilkerson, expands partnership with Scag

JCM Racing has teamed up with 22-time NHRA Funny Car winner Tim Wilkerson. The Maynard Wilkerson Racing Funny Car operation also will see the addition of JCM Racing partner Scag Power Equipment as its primary sponsor.
24 Jan 2023
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Tim Wilkerson
JCM Racing has teamed up with 22-time NHRA Funny Car winner Tim Wilkerson. Wilkerson and JCM Racing team owner Joe Maynard will serve as co-owners of Wilkerson’s Funny Car operation, which will compete as Maynard Wilkerson Racing, and will see the…
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Fire Department Coffee named Official Coffee of NHRA, will partner with Brown

Fire Department Coffee, a veteran-owned brand that is dedicated to handcrafting great-tasting coffee and supporting first responders, has been named the Official Coffee of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement.
24 Jan 2023
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Fire Department Coffee
Fire Department Coffee, a veteran-owned brand that is dedicated to handcrafting great-tasting coffee and supporting first responders, has been named the Official Coffee of NHRA as part of a multiyear agreement. As the Official Coffee of NHRA,…
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Gaige Herrera added to Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team

After an impressive debut in 2022, fourth-generation racer Gaige Herrera has been added to the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team. Herrera, 29, will be paired with four-time world champion Eddie Krawiec aboard a pair of Suzuki Hayabusa entries tuned by six-time champion Andrew Hines.
23 Jan 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Gaige Herrera
After an impressive debut in 2022, fourth-generation racer Gaige Herrera has been added to the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team. Herrera, 29, will be paired with four-time world champion Eddie Krawiec aboard a pair of Suzuki Hayabusa…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge to debut during 2023 regular season

NHRA and Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, have partnered together for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, an exciting new race program for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
19 Jan 2023
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge
NHRA and Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, have partnered together for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, an exciting new race program for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Beginning at…
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Antron Brown prepared to build on late-season success in 2023 campaign

After a late-season run at the Camping World NHRA Top Fuel title, Antron Brown and his Matco Tools team are ready to get the 2023 season started.
18 Jan 2023
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Antron Brown
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Sharrock Motorsports announces new Top Fuel team with driver Sydney Shaw

NHRA Sportsman racer Mark Sharrock has formed a new Top Fuel team to compete on a limited schedule in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with 23-year-old Sydney Shaw at the controls and guidance from Terry Haddock.
17 Jan 2023
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Sharrock Motorsports
NHRA Sportsman racer Mark Sharrock has formed a new Top Fuel team to compete on a limited schedule in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Sharrock Motorsports acquired the Top Fuel dragster formerly owned and built by NHRA Funny Car…
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NHRA Contingency—the partnership that pays racers to win

Here are the contingency-paying companies looking to partner with NHRA racers in 2023 to share in your success!
13 Jan 2023
David Kennedy
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NHRA Contingency—the partnership that pays racers to do what they love
The NHRA Contingency program is the largest and most successful grassroots marketing partnership in motorsports. It connects racers who buy parts with manufacturers looking to sell and market performance products. It offers the advantages…
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On Carroll Shelby's 100th birthday we recognize his connection to the NHRA

What you may not know is Shelby was also an NHRA Board member and a dear friend of Wally Parks. 
11 Jan 2023
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On Carroll Shelby's 100th birthday we recognize his connection to the NHRA
Happy 100th birthday Carroll Shelby. He was a legend in sports car racing, intrinsically tied to the Ford performance brand, a contributor to V-10 Dodge Viper, and the man whose name hot rodders are compelled to use as a prefix anytime we say the…
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Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout will highlight Gainesville season opener

With excitement already brewing surrounding the start of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, eight Top Fuel stars are already planning for a memorable weekend at historic Gainesville Raceway.
11 Jan 2023
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Top Fuel Callout
With excitement already brewing surrounding the start of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, eight Top Fuel stars are already planning for a memorable weekend at historic…
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Trick-Tools will sponsor rookie Chase Van Sant on White Alligator Racing bike

Iowa-based metal fabrication tool specialists Trick-Tools will sponsor Jerry Savoie’s White Alligator Racing team and rookie rider Chase Van Sant to help spread the word about their business.
10 Jan 2023
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WAR Racing
Iowa-based metal fabrication tool specialists Trick-Tools will sponsor Jerry Savoie’s White Alligator Racing team and rookie rider Chase Van Sant to help spread the word about their business. "We are super excited to race the 2023 season with…
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NHRA Factory X presented by Holley to debut with two exhibition races, six points events

NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, an exciting new category reserved for 2019 and newer manufactured automobiles is set to debut during the 2023 season, and competitors will also be racing for an NHRA championship.
10 Jan 2023
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Geoff Turk
NHRA Factory X presented by Holley, an exciting new category reserved for 2019 and newer manufactured automobiles, including the Chevrolet COPO Camaro, Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, and Ford Mustang Cobra Jet (other manufacturers are welcome to submit…
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Trevor Larkin will return to saddle of Lawrence A/Fueler in 2023

Second-generation dragster pilot Trevor Larkin will return to the cockpit of Gregg Lawrence's A/Fuel Dragster in 2023.
09 Jan 2023
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Trevor Larkin
Second-generation dragster pilot Trevor Larkin will return to the cockpit of Gregg Lawrence's A/Fuel Dragster in 2023. The team, which competed at six events last year, will have a predominantly West Coast schedule and a new look bannering…
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After first full season, Josh Hart prepares for 2023 Top Fuel campaign with new car

Top Fuel racer Josh Hart and crew chief Ron Douglas have big plans for the 2023 season, and they begin with a new chassis for the R+L Carriers team.
09 Jan 2023
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Josh Hart
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Dan Mercier and Rob Wendland join for 2023 Top Fuel effort

Canadian Top Fuel racer Dan Mercier has announced a full-time partnership with renowned crew chief Rob Wendland for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
09 Jan 2023
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Dan Mercier
Canadian Top Fuel racer Dan Mercier has announced a full-time partnership with renowned crew chief Rob Wendland for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The relationship between Wendland and Mercier Racing began in 2017 when…
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NHRA releases 2023 schedule for nine-race Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series

NHRA announced today the nine-race schedule for the 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will feature a pair of Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Hot Rod Reunions.
06 Jan 2023
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Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series
NHRA announced today the nine-race schedule for the 2023 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will feature a pair of Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Hot Rod Reunions.   The series will again feature exciting racing action from the…
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Morrison teams with Herzhauser for switch from Top Fuel to Funny Car in 2023

Joe Morrison, who gained a loyal following over his first three seasons in Top Fuel, will switch to the nitro Funny Car class in 2023, driving for East Coast-based owner Mark Herzhauser.
05 Jan 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Joe Morrison
Joe Morrison, who gained a loyal following over his first three seasons in Top Fuel, will switch to the nitro Funny Car class in 2023, driving for East Coast-based owner Mark Herzhauser. “I'm grateful for three seasons with the Leverich Top Fuel…
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Sophomore Farley becomes team owner for limited Top Fuel campaign in 2023 season

2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year finalist Scott Farley will return to the Top Fuel wars in 2023 as a team owner and will compete in a handful of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events.
05 Jan 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Scott Farley
2022 NHRA Rookie of the Year finalist Scott Farley will return to the Top Fuel wars in 2023 as a team owner and will compete in a handful of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events. After launching his career at the NHRA Winternationals in…
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Steve Jackson partners with Sindei Frigo’s Artivinco Racing for 2023 and beyond

Two-time NHRA Pro Modified champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson isn’t even out of the cast he’s been wearing since undergoing neck surgery on December 19, 2022. Yet, he’s already running wide open into 2023.
30 Dec 2022
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Sidnei Frigo
Two-time NHRA Pro Modified champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson isn’t even out of the cast he’s been wearing since undergoing neck surgery on December 19, 2022. Yet, he’s already running wide open into 2023.   Jackson has confirmed that he has…
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the NHRA staff

The staff of the NHRA wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the fans, sponsors, race teams, racetracks, and other supporters of the NHRA.
25 Dec 2022
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Merry Christmas
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Two-time Pro Mod champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson sidelined following neck surgery

Two-time NHRA Pro Modified champion Stevie "Fast" Jackson underwent surgery on Monday, December 19, 2022, to repair damage to his neck following multiple high-speed crashes dating back to 2008. Doctors have said he could be sidelined for up to six months while healing.
23 Dec 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Steve Jackson
Two-time NHRA Pro Modified champion Stevie "Fast" Jackson underwent surgery on Monday, December 19, 2022, to repair damage to his neck following multiple high-speed crashes dating back to 2008. Doctors have said he could be sidelined for up to six…
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Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso joins KB Titan Racing

Heading into the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso will be one of four drivers racing under the KB Titan Racing banner behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro in Pro Stock.
20 Dec 2022
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Camrie Caruso
Heading into the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Camrie Caruso will be one of four drivers racing under the KB Titan Racing banner behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro in Pro Stock. The move was…
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Powerhouse teams KB Racing, Titan Racing merge to become KB Titan Racing

Following the retirement of founder Ken Black, KB Racing has announced a merger with Titan Racing, to form a team that will now be known as KB Titan Racing. They are expected to field multiple Pro Stock entries during the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season.
19 Dec 2022
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Greg Anderson
Ken Black had big dreams when he formed KB Racing in 2002, and two decades later, his dreams were more than recognized with 176 total victories and nine world championships in the ultra-competitive NHRA Pro Stock category. At the conclusion of 2022…
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NHRA, JEGS partner on long-term extension; JEGS Allstars to take place in Dallas

JEGS will continue as a partner of NHRA as part of a multi-year extension, including the continuation of the longtime JEGS Allstars and JEGS SPORTSnationals. The JEGS Allstars will move to Texas Motorplex in October as part of the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
19 Dec 2022
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Jegs
JEGS, an industry-leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, will continue as a partner of NHRA as part of a multi-year extension. The long-term partnership includes the…
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Flexjet named title sponsor of NHRA Factory Stock Showdown; schedule expands to 10 events

NHRA has announced that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has been named the title sponsor of the exciting Factory Stock Showdown class for the upcoming 2023 season.
19 Dec 2022
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Dave Davies
NHRA has announced that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has been named the title sponsor of the exciting Factory Stock Showdown class for the upcoming 2023 season. The fan-favorite Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown…
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Ron Capps names Tom Buckingham as new assistant crew chief

Three-time and reigning world champion Ron Capps Motorsports has promoted car chief Tom Buckingham to assistant crew chief on the NAPA Toyota Supra Funny Car.
15 Dec 2022
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Tom Buckingham
When longtime crew chief John Medlen announced his retirement toward the end of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Series season, the Ron Capps Motorsports team knew they were left with big shoes to fill. For the past six years, Medlen had worked side-by-…
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Elite Motorsports and JEGS announce continued partnership in Pro Stock

After winning two events in 2022, Troy Coughlin Jr. will once again fly the familiar yellow and black colors of JEGS Mail Order on his Elite Motorsports Pro Stock Camaro.
14 Dec 2022
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Troy Coughlin Jr.
JEGS, a leading online national retailer and distributor of high-performance aftermarket auto parts and accessories, will continue its sponsorship of Elite Motorsports in 2023. The ongoing partnership includes primary sponsorship for Troy Coughlin…
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Kalitta Motorsports and DHL Donate 750,000 Meals to Feeding America with Drive for Purpose Challenge

During four races of the NHRA Countdown in the months of September and October, Kalitta Motorsports along with long-time sponsor DHL donated 750,000 meals to Feeding America, the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States.
13 Dec 2022
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Kalitta Motorsports
During four races of the NHRA Countdown in the months of September and October, Kalitta Motorsports along with long-time sponsor DHL donated 750,000 meals to Feeding America,  the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, to…
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Jonnie Lindberg prepares new Camaro for TA/FC champ Doug Gordon

Two-time Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion and fabricator Jonnie Lindberg has been busy at his shop in Brownsburg, Ind., preparing a new Camaro for another two-time champion, Doug Gordon.
12 Dec 2022
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Jonnie Lindberg
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