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2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Super Comp champion Marty Simpson

26 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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99:55
A pair of first-time finalists and local racers squared off in the Super Comp final with Marty Simpson capturing his first win in a great finale against Todd McCann. The duo left within a thousandth of a second of one another before Simpson forged…
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2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Stock champion John Brimer

26 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
112:53
In 1986, John Brimer won the Super Gas title in Denver and he returned to the Bandimere Speedway winner’s circle 34 years later with a win in Stock. Brimer matched his 9.55 dial in the final against Jay Storey, who was just a thousandth of a second…
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2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Super Stock champion Tyler Wudarczyk

26 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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147:50
Appearing in his first final round since the 2018 Topeka race, Tyler Wudarczyk scored career win No. 4 in Super Stock after opponent Bill Jenkins red-light by .015-second. Wudarczyk would have been difficult to beat with a .008 reaction time in his…
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Who’s next? A look at who’s likely to be NHRA’s next first-time Pro winner

With his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Joey Gladstone can no longer be referenced as “long-overdue to win his first NHRA race.” That being said, there are more than a dozen other NHRA Pros whom that phrase might apply to. Here is a list of some of the drivers (listed in alphabetical order) who might be next in line to claim their first victories.
26 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Cristian Cuadra
With his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Joey Gladstone can no longer be referenced as “long-overdue to win his first NHRA race.” That being said, there are more than a dozen other NHRA Pros whom that phrase might apply…
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1960s NHRA Top Gas superstar Gordon "Collecting" Collett passes away

1960s NHRA superstar Gordon Collett, the winningest driver in NHRA Top Gas history, passed away July 24. Collett's seven wins in the class, 1964-70, were nearly twice as many as his nearest rival.
25 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Collett earned his "Collecting" nickname from Ed Iskenderian. Here he proudly holds the 1967 Top Gas World Championship trophy, 11
1960s NHRA superstar Gordon Collett, the winningest driver in NHRA Top Gas history, passed away July 24. He was 88. Collett was a prolific winner from 1964-70 and earned the nickname “Collecting” for his skill in collecting seven NHRA national…
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Maynard Family named majority owner of Tony Schumacher-driven Top Fuel team

Don Schumacher Racing and Joe and Cathi Maynard have expanded the terms of their current partnership to include the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher, effective Monday, July 25
24 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Maynard Family
Don Schumacher Racing and Joe and Cathi Maynard have expanded the terms of their current partnership to include the Maynards as majority owners of the Top Fuel operation piloted by Tony Schumacher, effective Monday, July 25, 2022. As majority…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview

It's race day on the second stop of the iconic NHRA Wester Swing, and race fans should be ready for a blockbuster first round of nitro racing scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. (PDT)
24 Jul 2022
David Kennedy
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals eliminations begin with a wicked fast first round thanks to the cool, dense air that fills the hills here each morning.…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview

With sold-out campgrounds and perfect weather, Sonoma Raceway will be packed with NHRA fans for Saturday's qualifying sessions at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
23 Jul 2022
David Kennedy
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals qualifying continues with two sessions for fans to enjoy. The second stop of the Western Swing is a race team and fan…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview

For 51 weeks of the year, Sonoma, California, is wine country. When the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to town, it’s Speed For All country.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
The NHRA Western Swing is motorsport’s most iconic trifecta. One that tests drag racing teams at three different tracks for three back-to-back weekends and requires a 2,000-mile…
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Flyin’ Ryan Racing supports second Pro Stock Motorcycle with help of Burromax

Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Burromax
NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle team Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes. “Flyin Ryan…
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Nightfire returns to Firebird for crucial Heritage Series nitro event

Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
21 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Nightfire Nationals
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7. The track’s “signature nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
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Lescure provides two-race sponsorship for Jim Dunn Racing on Western Swing

Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.  
21 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Dunn Racing
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.  A longtime supporter of the team, the Lescure family enjoys attending…
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Denso will sponsor Stringer Performance / Millican Top Fueler at Sonoma event

Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, but they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster. 
20 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clay Millican
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.  Stringer…
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Sportsman champs crowned at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
19 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Denver
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. Appearing in his first…
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Cervelli, Bertozzi, and Dziorny lead Friday winners at JEGS SPORTSnationals

Frank Cervelli, Anthony Bertozzi, and Steven Dziorny led the list of winners Friday at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
19 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JEGS Speedweek
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Frank Cervelli, Danville, Ind., '06 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.374, 182.26  def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer,…
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The ride was short for Jordan Vandergriff, but probably not the end of the road

Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to. But #TeamJordan fans need not distress. There may be more to come.
19 Jul 2022
Dominique Diaz, National Dragster Managing Editor
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Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to.  In this episode, Bachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel…
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Western Swing heads to wine country for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 22-24.
18 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Sonoma Nationals
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
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Defending champ Shawn Fink prepared to chase second Mile-High Big Tire Shootout title

Defending champ Shawn Fink will lead eight of the Midwest’s quickest and fastest street cars into battle during the No Time Big Tire Shootout, a special exhibition race held during the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
15 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Shawn Fink
The Mile-High No Time Big Tire Shootout, one of the highlights of last year’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, will return to Bandimere Speedway on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16. The event will once again feature heads-up…
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Dodge teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan look to conquer Thunder Mountain

Leah Pruett is ready to keep her recent momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
14 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan
Coming off the best race of her 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Leah Pruett is ready to keep that momentum going at one of the Top Fuel standout’s most important races of the season, this weekend’s 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers…
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Sweep dreams? Not so fast. Sweeping the Western Swing is tougher than you think

The NHRA Western Swing has been around since 1989 and just eight drivers have pulled off the miraculous feat of winning all three events. Can anyone join that group this year?
14 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Force
Seven NHRA Camping World Series pros and one more in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ranks have pulled off the elusive sweep of the three events held in Denver, Sonoma, and Seattle on consecutive weekends that have been a tradition on the NHRA…
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Watch SPORTSnationals and Eastern Conference Jr. Finals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
14 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals from National Trail Raceway and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National…
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NHRA's Matt Hagan throws out first pitch at Colorado Rockies MLB game

Three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan threw out the first pitch at Coors Field in Denver Wednesday night in advance of the Colorado Rockies’ 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres.
14 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
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Cruz Pedregon on title chances: "I get more comfortable as the season goes on”

After a solid start to the 2022 season, Cruz Pedregon says he is ready for his customary late-season surge in the Funny Car points. Pedregon discusses his championship chances, his love of the Western Swing, and a lot more in this week's Skype Interview with Brian Lohnes.
14 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Cruz Pedregon
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Steve Jaeger

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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71:34
Less than a year after racing in his first final round in Brainerd, Steve Jaeger claimed his first national event title following a final round win over Glenn Butcher in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. Jaeger finished the job with…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Al Kenny

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
63:25
Former world champ Al Kenny is still going strong a half century into his career. The Canadian native scored his tenth national event title on a single run in the Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers final after Karma Hopper wounded an…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Duane Lafleur

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:51
A mere three-thousandths of a second separated the Super Gas finalists at the finish line where Duane LaFleur turned on his first career final-round win light in his Lucas Oil Camaro just ahead of Dave Coapstick’s River Pools Cutlass. LaFleur had a…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Patrick DeBottis

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
76:46
Patrick DeBottis made good in his first career national event final-round appearance, winning an epic Super Comp final-round battle with Bob Prose. DeBottis drilled the Christmas Tree with a near-perfect .001 reaction time only to be outdone by…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Stock winner Joe Santangelo

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
92:30
Although he lost the Super Stock final, Joe Santangelo enjoyed a great weekend in Norwalk when he drove Anthony Bertozzi’s Camaro to the Stock title over Brett McFarland in a double-breakout final. Santangelo has now won four Norwalk titles…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Tyler Bohannon

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
102:45
In his third national event final, Tyler Bohannon claimed his second win and, in the process, denied Joe Santangelo his shot at a double. Bohannon, a successful racing promoter, was nearly flawless in the Super Stock final with a .013 light and a 9.…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Comp winner Scott Chamness

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
74:59
Scott Chamness remained untouchable at Summit Motorsports Park in his B/Dragster. Three weeks after winning the Comp title at the track’s Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event, he struck again, collecting his first national event win in his first big…
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