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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Jason Biscay

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
113:51
Jason Biscay claimed the win in Super Street after a double-breakout final round, edging Dustin Ward on a narrow 10.893 to 10.885.
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Chris Cannon

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
109:35
A breakout decided the Super Gas final in favor of Chris Cannon, who cut a devastating .002 reaction time and turned on the win light in his ’63 Corvette with a 9.910 after opponent Mike Blodgett went too quick with a 9.885.
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Doug Johnson

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
144:26
Doug Johnson took the win in Super Comp, beating Washington-state racer Emmett McKillop in the final round after McKillop broke out with an 8.898 to Johnson’s safe 8.911.  
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Stock winner Cal Method

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
173:43
Cal Method, who went to his first NHRA final in 1969 and won his first Wally in 1983, became NHRA’s oldest national event winner at 81 when he defeated reigning world champion Joe Sorensen in the Stock final. Method prevailed by .001-second with an…
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Justin Lamb

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
156:16
Justin Lamb continued to build on his reputation as one of NHRA’s all-time greats with national event win No. 33. Lamb topped Troy Olsonawski in the Super Stock final by just .008-second.   
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Comp winner Jeff Lane

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
72:06
Red-hot Jeff Lane continued his rampage through the Northwest in Comp, winning for the 12th time in his career and the seventh at Pacific Raceways, reaching the winner’s circle after his son, world champ Cody Lane, fouled against him in the final…
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Maddi Gordon

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
116:13
A year after making history as the 100th woman to win an NHRA national event, Maddi Gordon was back in the winner’s circle in Top Alcohol Funny Car after defeating Bret Williamson in the final.
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2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance

23 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
83:35
Joey Severance won a rare all-supercharged Top Alcohol Dragster final over Shawn Cowie in a battle of past and present world champs. Severance left first and sped to an impressive 5.15 to 5.29 victory.
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Seven racers clinch spots in 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs

As a result of competition at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, seven drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
23 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Countdown
As a result of competition at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, seven drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Just the three races — this…
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Cal Method wins one for the ages

At the age of 81, Cal Method reset the record as NHRA’s oldest national event winner with a Stock victory at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
23 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Cal Method
The first time that Cal Method appeared in an NHRA national event final round, Richard Nixon had just been inaugurated as the 37th president of the United States, the Beatles had just released Yellow Submarine, and it would be six months…
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Jeff Diehl Racing, SpeedTech Motorsports to unveil bold new look in Sonoma

Jeff Diehl Racing and SpeedTech Motorsports will debut an all-new livery and refreshed branding for the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the remainder of the 2025 season. 
23 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Jeff Diehl
Jeff Diehl Racing and SpeedTech Motorsports will debut an all-new livery and refreshed branding for the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and the remainder of the 2025 season.  This new visual identity marks a bold step forward in the…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Muckleshoot Casino Northwest Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Muckleshoot Casino NHRA Northwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
23 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Muckleshoot Casino Northwest Nationals
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GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout set for Denso Sonoma Nationals

Eight of the top riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category get the spotlight — and a massive double-up opportunity — this weekend as the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout takes place as part of the Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
22 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout
Eight of the top riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category get the spotlight — and a massive double-up opportunity — this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, as the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout takes place as part of the massive 37th…
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Fire Protection Management backs Top Fuel driver Ron August Jr. in Sonoma

Following a Cinderella run at last year’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals during which he made his first semifinal appearance, Top Fuel pilot Ron August Jr. will make his 2025 season debut at his home track of Sonoma Raceway with backing from Fire Protection Management Inc.
22 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Ron August Jr.
Following a Cinderella run at last year’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals during which Top Fuel dragster pilot Ron August Jr. made his first semifinal appearance in dramatic fashion, the privateer racer is set to make his 2025 season debut at his home…
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

From record-breaking speeds to heart-stopping on-track incidents, the 2025 edition of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals was a jaw-dropping affair. Enjoy our video look back at the weekend at Pacific Raceways.
22 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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A smashing Seattle leads to a potentially speedy Sonoma

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through an incredible weekend in Seattle that not only challenged teams and drivers but also challenged the record books.
22 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through an incredible weekend in Seattle that not only challenged teams and drivers but also challenged the record books. Conditions that were…
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Severance, Gordon, Lane lead Sportsman winners at Northwest Nationals

In addition to the wild Mission Food Series action at the Muckleshoot casino resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Series racing at Pacific Raceways, led by Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance.
21 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Joey Severance
In addition to the wild Mission Food Series action at the Muckleshoot casino resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Series racing at Pacific Raceways. Joey Severance won a rare all-supercharged Top…
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Five things we learned in Seattle

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals kicked off the stretch run to the end of the regular season, and there was tons of drama at Pacific Raceways. Here’s a look at our five big takeaways from the race.
21 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Five things we learned in Seattle
The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals kicked off the stretch run to the end of the regular season, and there was tons of drama at Pacific Raceways. Here’s a look at our five big takeaways from the race. THE OLD GIRL STILL HAS…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series concludes the two-race Western Swing with a stop at Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
21 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Sonoma
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series concludes the two-race Western Swing with a stop at Sonoma Raceway for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.  The event is No. 12 of 20 races this year in the NHRA Mission Foods Pro…
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Shawn Reed recovering, looking toward to a future return to Top Fuel competition

Shawn Reed, injured in a qualifying crash at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, says he's on the mend and looking forward to returning to Top Fuel competition in the future.
20 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Shawn Reed
Shawn Reed, the driver of the Reed Trucking & Excavating Top Fuel dragster, was set up for a successful outing in front of a hometown crowd at Pacific Raceways this weekend for the Muckleshoot Casino & Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. After…
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Langdon, Hagan, Glenn, and Herrera take huge victories at Northwest Nationals

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon moved past Tony Stewart into the points lead with his victory at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 11th of 20 races of the 2025 season
20 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon moved past Tony Stewart into the points lead on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating Brittany Force in the final round of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the final day of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track.
20 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Ida Zetterström and Brittany Force 51
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Sunday News & Notes from the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations day at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
20 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes
  Top Fuel round one video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) { padding-top: 56.25%; } Low qualifier Doug Kalitta had a bye for the 11-car ladder, and the Mac Tools team didn’t take it…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday preview

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals marks the beginning of the final stretch of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. Today's final eliminations are the time to stomp on the pedal, roaring into the final four races that will determine the seeds for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
20 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals marks the beginning of the final stretch of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. With just four races to go until the end of the first leg of the championship race that…
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First-time Winners Rule JDRL Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway

Eight first-time champions were crowned during the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway, the second of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
19 Jul 2025
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
Garrett Cramer
Eight first-time champions were crowned during the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway. Kynlee Darr (age 6-9), Garrett Cramer (10), Ethan Russell (11), Connor Hayes (12), Kainen Morgan (13), Kay Goodstein (14), Megan…
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Prock, Glenn, Hall double with Mission wins, No. 1s in Seattle; Kalitta team splits TF

Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals and qualified No. 1 while Shawn Langdon won the Mission Top Fuel crown and teammate Doug Kalitta qualified No. 1.
19 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon helped continue Kalitta Motorsports’ dominance in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Pacific Raceways, winning the specialty race for the fourth time this season as part of this weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino…
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Top Fuel's Shawn Reed involved in qualifying accident at Northwest Nationals

During the third round of Top Fuel qualifying for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Shawn Reed’s dragster crossed the centerline and struck the left wall before coming to a stop past the finish line. Reed was examined onsite by NHRA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Surface and was transported to a local medical center for further evaluation. 
19 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Shawn Reed
During the third round of Top Fuel qualifying on Saturday at Pacific Raceways, Shawn Reed’s dragster crossed the center line and struck the left wall before coming to a stop past the finish line. Reed was alert and communicating with the NHRA…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the second day of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track.
19 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Justin Ashley 46
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Saturday News & Notes from the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of qualifying at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
19 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Saturday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY It's going to be a busy day with three nitro qualifying sessions and a pair of Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying to set the fields for final eliminations at the 11th event of the 2025 Mission Foods Drag…
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Todd looking to deliver Funny Car victory to add to previous Seattle Top Fuel win

Provisional Funny Car low qualifier J.R. Todd is already among the short and star-filled list of drivers to have won in both Top Fuel and Funny Car and would love to add his name to an even shorter list: drivers who have doubled up at the Northwest Nationals.
19 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
J.R. Todd
Provisional Funny Car low qualifier J.R. Todd is already among the short and star-filled list of drivers to have won in both Top Fuel and Funny Car — he was the 16th of 19 drivers to do it when he won in Funny Car for the first time in Sonoma in…
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