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Haul in the Family: A history of father-son and father-daughter finals in NHRA

Since 1992, NHRA has had a total of 39 father-son and father-daughter finals at national events involving some of the sport's most successful families. Here is a look at each of them.
06 Aug 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Stanfield
For more than seven decades, NHRA has billed itself as a family sport and that's not just some nifty marketing slogan. In addition to the many second and third-generation winners, there have been a host of father-son and father-daughter final rounds…
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Ida Zetterström still chasing opportunity ahead of one-year NHRA anniversary

On the eve of her one-year anniversary in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Ida Zetterström discusses her adjustment to racing in the United States, her first season as a member of the JCM team, and her motivation to achieve success on drag racing's biggest stage.
06 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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IDA Zetterstrom
Multitime European drag racing champion Ida Zetterström made her NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel debut nearly one year ago at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn. As the fan favorite prepares to return to the track that…
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JEGS expands Motorplex partnership, will sponsor Friday Night Live at Fall Nationals

As part of an expanded partnership with Texas Motorplex, JEGS will become the sponsor of the wildly popular Friday Night Live at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals and the permanent addition of the JEGS name to the right-lane scoreboard.
05 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Friday Night Live
As part of an expanded partnership with Texas Motorplex, JEGS will become the sponsor of the wildly popular Friday Night Live at the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, which will include a special opening ceremony prior to the start of Professional…
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Nitro Fish named presenting sponsor of NHRA Reading Nationals

Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
05 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Reading NHRA Nationals
Celebrating 40 years of incredible action at one of the most popular venues on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, NHRA announced today that Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the presenting sponsor…
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Tony Schumacher to return in Indy, will run final seven events of 2025

Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware Racing at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
05 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, will make his return to the driver’s seat when he debuts the No. 15 American Communications Construction Top Fuel dragster for Rick Ware…
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Jasmine Salinas set to return to Top Fuel at Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals

Fan-favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
05 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jasmine Salinas
Fan-favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
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Sitko, Hilton, Pettit, and Williamson sweep titles at 54th Nightfire Nationals

The 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, where Nathan Sitko powered the Bubble Up Funny Car to a marquee win
04 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Nathan Sitko
The 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, lit up western Idaho, one of the crown jewel stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. Nathan Sitko powered the Bubble Up Funny Car to a marquee win, clocking a 5.70 at 250.88 mph to…
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Capps, Ashley, Enders collect wins at Norwalk's Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire

Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Erica Enders lit up the winner’s circle at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
04 Aug 2025
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, Justin Ashley, and Erica Enders lit up the winner’s circle at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. The Funny Car field featured Capps, Daniel Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon, and Dave Richards. In a…
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Watch the Division 6 Seattle Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
04 Aug 2025
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Division 6
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Pacific Raceways for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Seattle are Strange, Decell, Laris Motosports Insurance…
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Brainerd International Raceway set to host penultimate race of regular season

With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
04 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brainerd International Raceway
With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Bold, Foster nab Norwalk regional wins at Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire

McKenna Bold and Chris Foster,took wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire.
01 Aug 2025
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North Central regional
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMcKenna Bold, Red Deer, Alb., 5.258, 275.90  def.…
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Carnasciale, Don, Lisa lead Race 2 winners at Numidia Dragway doubleheader

Joe Carnasciale, Robert Don, and Matt Lisa led the list of race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Numidia Dragway.
01 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 1
Photos by David Smith The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway: COMPETITION…
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With Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals approaching, NHRA continues license transfer program

In less than a month, the first Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals takes place, kicking off E.T. Finals season, during which time NHRA also will continue its license transfer program.
01 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals
In less than a month, the first Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals takes place, kicking off E.T. Finals season, where the top drivers in the NHRA Summit Series will race for a chance to compete for a world championship.   The Summit Racing…
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Kalitta, Hagan, Hartford, Herrera top list of Mission Challenge points earners

With the regular season winding down, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) have earned the most Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge points to date in their respective categories.
01 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mission Challenge
With the regular season winding down, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) have earned the most Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge points to date in their respective…
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Six more racers punch their tickets to Countdown to the Championship playoffs

As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
31 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Countdown clinch
As a result of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, six more drivers have locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Justin Ashley, Doug Kalitta…
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Sportsman winner Aaron Steinkey

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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157:31
Aaron Steinkey, who drives the quickest car in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman field, was able to take a single run for the victory after scheduled opponent Rob Mendenhall broke and was unable to appear for the final.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Gas winner Val Torres Sr.

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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209:09
Reigning Super Gas world champion Val Torres won the final round against Larry Scarth in a close 9.887 to 9.880 double-breakout. After the win, Torres is solidly in the Top 10.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Stock winner Justin Lamb

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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187:14
A week after winning in Seattle, Justin Lamb found the winner’s circle again in Stock when he topped Chad Loge, who fouled. Lamb now has 34 NHRA national event victories.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Stock winner Trey Vetter

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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166:44
Trey Vetter claimed his first NHRA national event title in Super Stock when he defeated Kevin Motter in the final round with a sharp .017 light and a 9.621 on his 9.61 dial.
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2025 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Comp winner Dale Green

30 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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102:36
Dale Green collected his second career win in Super Comp, turning on the win light with a 9.05 to stop Trey Vetter, who moments before had won the Super Stock title and fell one round shy of a coveted double win.
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Vetter's near-double highlights Sonoma Lucas Oil Series competition

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Sonoma Raceway, including Super Stock winner Trey Vetter, who also was the runner-up in Super Comp.
28 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Trey Vetter
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series competition at Sonoma Raceway. Trey Vetter claimed his first NHRA national event title in Super…
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How is this possible? Brittany Force's unmatched 343-mph speed explained

Brittany Force, David Grubnic, and John Force Racing are the monsters of Top Fuel speed records.
28 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
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How is this possible? Brittany Force's unmatched speed explained
In a sport where fractions of a second define greatness, Brittany Force has built a legacy in full-throttle form — blazing past her competition as the fastest racer in NHRA history. With David Grubnic calling…
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Watch the Division 1 Numidia Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
28 Jul 2025
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Division 1 Numidia
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are Strange, Summit Laris Motosports Insurance,…
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Kalitta, Prock, Stanfield, Gadson celebrate wins at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Stanfield, and Richard Gadson share the spotlight with victories at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
27 Jul 2025
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Sonoma
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta won for the first time this season in front of a massive crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final round of the 37th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by…
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Five things we learned in Sonoma

By almost any measure, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge was one of the best races of the season, and as usual, we learned a lot from three days in Wine Country. Here are five of our top picks.
27 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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5 things
“To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge,” so said Confucius, but the Ancient Chinese philosopher never had a chance to experience an NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, so we're going to have to take the lead…
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2025 JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Stock winner Jeff Hairrington

27 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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107:29
Jeff Hairrington, a winner at the 2016 Charlotte race, collected his second national event Wally with a dead-on 10.38 to beat Kevin Wideman, who was well off his 9.78 dial with a 10.242.
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2025 JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Comp winner David Eaton

27 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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171:40
David Eaton won the battle of Florida in Georgia, defeating fellow Sunshine Stater Glen Treadwell in the all-roadster final, (-.56) 6.58 to (-.59) 7.78, for his sixth career win.
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2025 JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Top Dragster winner Kelsea Hinkle

27 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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150:22
Kelsea Hinkle won her first national event and second race this season in Right Trailers Top Dragster following a final-round win over Robert Houston. Hinkle, who is solidly in the Top 10, highlighted the win with a .009 light and a 7.073 against…
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2025 JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Super Stock winner Dan Fletcher

27 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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193:34
Dan Fletcher continues to build upon his legacy as NHRA’s most successful Sportsman racer with career win No. 108. Fletcher drove his Micro Strategies Camaro to a narrow double-breakout win over Jeff Dona in the final.
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2025 JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Top Sportsman winner James Hinkle

27 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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226:28
James Hinkle joined his daughter, Top Dragster winner Kelsea, in the winner’s circle after taking the win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Hinkle cruised to the title after Doug Crumlich red-lighted in the final round. Hinkle is the current…
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