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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2020 Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon scored his third national event win of the season and his fifth overall victory this year when he drove his Beta Motorcycles Camaro to a final-round victory over defending event champ D.J. Cox Jr.…
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2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Matt Cummings

13 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Cummings, who scored his breakthrough win at this event last year, successfully defended his Top Alcohol Dragster title with another strong raceday performance in the McPhillips Racing A/Fuel Dragster, rebounding from a trouble-plagued…
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Rottler will join Mart Hartford as a primary sponsor in Sonoma and Seattle

Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing and will have Rottler Honing Equipment as the primary sponsor at the Sonoma and Seattle events.
13 Jul 2022
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Mart Hartford
Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Pro Stock team are excited for the return of Pro Stock to all three races of the Western Swing for what promises to be a busy and action-packed three weekends. “The last time we raced in Denver was 2019, and…
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Ryan Oehler partners with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for remaining 2022 season

NHRA national event-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler will partner with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the remainder of the 2022 season with the debut of the partnership at the weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
13 Jul 2022
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Ryan Oehler
NHRA national event-winning Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Ryan Oehler, owner of Flyin' Ryan Racing, will partner with El Bandido Yankee Tequila for the remainder of the 2022 season with the debut of the partnership at the weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers…
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Five-race deal mixes Tequila Comisario and Caruso Family Racing

NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso will have the backing of Tequila Comisario as her primary sponsor for the three-race Western Swing as well as at the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in Topeka and Indianapolis.
13 Jul 2022
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Caruso Family Racing
As the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series takes on the historic and sometimes grueling Western Swing, NHRA Pro Stock rookie Camrie Caruso is fortifying her marketing relationships with the addition of award-winning, ultra-premium Tequila…
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The Bachelorette Episode 1 recap: Jordan Vandergriff makes an impression

Night one of The Bachelorette finally arrived, featuring NHRA Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff. NHRA National Dragster Managing Editor and reality-show expert Dominique Diaz recaps the first episode for NHRA.com visitors.
12 Jul 2022
Dominique Diaz, National Dragster Managing Editor
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Jordan Vandergriff
Night one of The Bachelorette finally arrived, and it’s arguably a favorite and most anticipated because it’s when we get to meet all of the contestants and witness their grand entrances. First impressions are everything, and that’s even…
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NHRA announces first four races of highly anticipated 2023 Camping World season

NHRA officials have announced the dates for the first four races on the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
12 Jul 2022
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2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series
NHRA officials announced the dates for the first four races for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule today, as the upcoming season will open March 9-12 with the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville…
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Auto Club team preps for Western Swing as part of grueling six-week stretch

What goes into preparing a nitro Funny Car for the varying conditions of the Western Swing? Auto Club crew chief Jimmy Prock talks about his preparations as he and driver Robert Hight hope to sweep the Swing for the first time and the busy six weeks ahead.
11 Jul 2022
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Robert Hight
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Angelle Sampey discusses history-making Norwalk victory

Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey sat down with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss her recent 46th career win in Norwalk and her outlook for the rest of the season.
11 Jul 2022
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Angelle Sampey
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The Bachelorette preview: Top Fuel’s Jordan Vandergriff to compete for love

Be sure to catch the premiere of The Bachelorette tonight with Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff as one of the contestants looking for love. Here's our preview of the upcoming show and an explanation of what may lay downtrack for Vandergriff.
11 Jul 2022
Dominique Diaz, National Dragster Managing Editor
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he Bachelorette
A few months ago, it was announced that Top Fuel racer Jordan Vandergriff would be joining this season of The Bachelorette as a contestant looking for love. …
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Carnasciale, Miller, and Oakes lead winners at Numidia Dragway event

Joe Carnasciale, Larry Miller, and Shane Oakes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.
09 Jul 2022
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Northeast Division
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 8.960, 151.43  …
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J.R. Todd: "No, I don't have a fear of clowns," and a whole lot more

Funny Car's J.R. Todd discusses his recent Toyota "Sponsifier" commercial, the upcoming, Western Swing, and the success of the new GR Toyota Supra body.
08 Jul 2022
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Lane doubles up in Comp at Woodburn Dragstrip Division 6 doubleheader

Cody Lane won in Comp at both events of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division doubleheader race at Woodburn Dragstrip.
08 Jul 2022
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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 Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.268, 280.72  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 and 6 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
07 Jul 2022
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Woodburn Dragstrip
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway and the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by …
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NHRA on FOX team wins six Telly Awards for television video excellence

NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with six prestigious Telly awards for video excellence during the 2021 season and the beginning of the 2022 campaign.
07 Jul 2022
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Telly Awards
NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with six prestigious Telly awards for video excellence during the 2021 season and the beginning of the 2022 campaign. The team has now been recognized with 25 Telly awards over the past eight years…
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Famed NHRA Western Swing ready for kickoff at legendary Bandimere Speedway

Bandimere Speedway will once again play host to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals July 15-17 as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicks off its famed three-race NHRA Western Swing.
06 Jul 2022
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Bandimere Speedway
Boasting one of the most unique challenges in motorsports, legendary Bandimere Speedway once again plays host to the upcoming 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Thunder…
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Doug Foley is committed to next-level Top Fuel racing

Now in his third season back in the seat racing for Wallys after a nine-year hiatus, Doug Foley is more committed than ever to bringing the Foley Lewis Racing program to the next level.
05 Jul 2022
Kelly Wade
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Doug Foley
When Doug Foley returned to NHRA Top Fuel two seasons ago, it had been nine long years since he'd been part of the nitro scene as a competitor. Now in his third season back in the seat racing for Wallys, Foley is more committed than ever to bringing…
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Happy Fourth of July from NHRA

Happy Fourth of July from the NHRA to all of our fans, racers, sponsors, and supporters.
03 Jul 2022
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Fourth of July
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SAN secures Senate, House resolutions recognizing Collector Car Appreciation Day

At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.
01 Jul 2022
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Collector Car Appreciation Day
At the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN), the U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 690 (S. Res. 690) recognizing July 8, 2022 as Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). A similar resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (…
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Nine champs crowned in Sportsman competition at Norwalk national event

In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Park, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
30 Jun 2022
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Matt Cummings
In addition to the thunderous Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Summit Motorsports Parks, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Matt…
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New issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, features, and tech

The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA New England Nationals and NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and packed with other features on NHRA Sportsman racers, is available online and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
30 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
Read the new issue The new issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, spotlighting coverage from the NHRA…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Top Sportsman winner Tyler Caheely

29 Jun 2022
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Tyler Caheely has now won three NHRA national event titles, and all three have come at Bristol Dragway. Caheely won the double-breakout Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers final against Cole Prejean by driving his Cavalier to a 6.811 on…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Super Gas winner Chris Lewis

29 Jun 2022
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Chris Lewis made the long trek up from Georgia pay off with his first career national event score, driving his '68 Camaro to a near-perfect 9.902 in the Super Gas final round to defeat Tennessean Ausby Brewington, who had the holeshot lead but broke…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Super Comp winner Shawn Langdon

29 Jun 2022
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Shawn Langdon may be better known recently for his Top Fuel career, but the two-time Super Comp world champ showed that he still knows his way around index racing by defeating Richmond winner John Labbous Jr. for his milestone 25th career win, seven…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Stock winner Daren Poole-Adams

29 Jun 2022
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A month after winning his first career national event title in Charlotte, Daren Poole-Adams, struck again in Bristol with his Holley EFI FS/C Camaro. Poole-Adams won his second Stock Wally with a 9.667 on his 9.67 dial after veteran class and…
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2022 Thunder Valley Nationals Super Stock winner Mike Crutchfield

29 Jun 2022
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Appearing in his first national event final since the 2015 Gainesville race, Mike Crutchfield, picked up his fifth career victory after opponent Scott Libersher fouled in the Super Stock final. Crutchfield was red behind Libersher and sealed the win…
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2022 New England Nationals Top Sportsman winner Freddy Perkins

29 Jun 2022
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It was a case of “third time’s a charm” for “Fast Freddy” Perkins, near lane, as, after a runner-up in Epping 2016 and another at this year’s Gatornationals, Perkins went the distance in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers at New…
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2022 New England Nationals Super Street winner John Olson

29 Jun 2022
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John Olson, whose first win came eight years earlier in Super Gas in his homestate New Jersey, added a Super Street Wally to his collection, powering his ’66 Chevelle to an easy victory after the region’s top 10.90 talent, Keith Mayers, fouled in…
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Reigning Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence nominated for 2022 ESPYS Award

NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPYS.
29 Jun 2022
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Steve Torrence
NHRA four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence has been nominated for the Best Driver Award for the 2022 ESPYS. Torrence claimed his NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship in Top Fuel last year, giving the Texan his…
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2022 New England Nationals Super Gas winner Ted Leahy

29 Jun 2022
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The 1991 Olds Cutlass that carried Pro Stock great Warren Johnson to five victories that season also carried Ted Leahy to his first career win in Super Gas, capped by a razor-thin double-break final-round conquest of Mike Sawyer, 9.899 to 9.895.
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