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Cornwell Tools partners with Susan G. Komen Foundation on Prock Funny Car

Cornwell Tools has partnered with Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. As part of their partnership, Cornwell Tools has the right to include the pink ribbon on their Ironman logo on points leader Austin Prock’s Funny Car.
07 Oct 2025
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Austin Prock
Cornwell Tools has partnered with Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. As part of their partnership, Cornwell Tools has the right to include the pink ribbon on their Ironman logo on points leader Austin Prock’…
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Complacency not an option for Doug Kalitta, Mobil Delvac team in Dallas

Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta’s car will carry special Mobil Delvac 100th Anniversary livery at the Texas NHRA FallNationals in celebration of the brand’s historic milestone as he continues his pursuit of a second Top Fuel world championship.
07 Oct 2025
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Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta’s car will carry special Mobil Delvac 100th Anniversary livery at the Texas NHRA FallNationals in celebration of the brand’s historic milestone.Kalitta is in an excellent position at the moment, but if years of…
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Everything Breaks will sponsor Lee Funny Car for the Texas NHRA FallNationals

Everything Breaks will take over the championship-contending Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals during the annual Stampede of Speed in Ennis, Texas, this weekend.
07 Oct 2025
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Paul Lee
Everything Breaks will take over the championship-contending Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals during the annual Stampede of Speed in Ennis, Texas, this weekend.Everything Breaks offers a wide range of customized…
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Szupka, Walker, Cassil lead winners at Texas Motorplex Division 4 event

Steve Szupka, Walt Walker, and Tyler Cassil led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action with an event at Texas Motorplex.
07 Oct 2025
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Division 4
The following are Tuesday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex:COMPETITION ELIMINATORSteve Szupka, Northampton, Pa., '19 Spitzer, C/DA, 6.990, 173.09  def.…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch next week's Texas NHRA FallNationals? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
06 Oct 2025
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Event guide
TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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JEGS Allstars will take a major spotlight at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The JEGS Allstars has quickly become a major highlight as part of Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, and the historic specialty race returns to the famed facility for a third straight year during the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
06 Oct 2025
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JEGS Allstars
The JEGS Allstars has quickly become a major highlight as part of Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, and the historic specialty race returns to the famed facility for a third straight year during the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.…
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Join Don Garlits and the stars of yesterday and today at California Hot Rod Reunion

Drag racing icon "Big Daddy" Don Garlits will be among the galaxy of NHRA legends of yesterday and today at the California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports and featuring Nitro Revival, Oct. 24-26 at Famoso Dragstrip.
06 Oct 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Garlits
More than 65 years after he answered the call to come west to race against his California skeptics, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will make a triumphant return to Bakersfield, Calif., as part of the California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations…
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Paz, Ortiz, Williams, and Bates win Division 7 Summit Series titles

Dennis Paz, Luis Ortiz, Mike Williams, and Jeremy Bates scored wins at the Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Finals to earn berths in the world championship runoffs in Las Vegas.
04 Oct 2025
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Division 7
AND The following are Sunday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown:SUPER PRO DOOR CARDennis Paz, Stockton, Calif., '68 Nova, 6.573, 103.71  def. Kayslee Price, Las Vegas, Nev…
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NHRA releases 2026 schedule for NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series

NHRA officials have announced the 10-race schedule in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, which will kick off at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville on March 5-8.
03 Oct 2025
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Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced the 10-race schedule in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season.The fan-favorite NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will kick off its season at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville on March 5-8…
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Watch the Division 4 Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Monday on NHRA.tv.
02 Oct 2025
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Monday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the event are Rooftec, Engines Inc., Comp Products, and Emmons…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Gas winner Phil Unruh

02 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Phil Unruh collected career win No. 8 in Super Gas with a near-perfect .008-launched 9.90 that forced Nathan Prose into a 9.891 breakout. The victory also prevented Prose from joining his sister, Super Comp winner Allison, in victory. 
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Stock Eliminator winner Jimmy Hidalgo Jr.

02 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., the current points leader in Super Stock, is also a title contender in Stock after his third win of the season. Hidalgo drove his E/SA GTO past Dennis Lund in a double-breakout final with a 10.901 on his 10.91 dial.
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Texas Motorplex ready to celebrate 40 years with family fun and values

To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets.
02 Oct 2025
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Stampede of Speed
To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets as…
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JEGS Allstars Preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class

Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
02 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jegs Allstars
Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
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Sportsman Racer of the Month: Chad Webber

After nearly sweeping both ends of the recent doubleheader weekend in Bakersfield, Division 7 Super Comp racer Chad Webber has been named NHRA National Dragster's Sportsman Racer of the Month.
02 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Chad Webber
In a spot where timing is everything, Chad Webber’s timing was spot on in September. Needing to make a big move in order to have a shot at the Super Comp title, Webber delivered a dominant performance at the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
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Nataas, Bellemeur score Top Alcohol wins at World Wide Technology Raceway

Top Alcohol winners Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
02 Oct 2025
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJulie Nataas, Indianapolis, Ind., 5.393, 268.87  def. Joey…
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NHRA releases Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle schedules for 2026

Pro Stock set to compete at all 20 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events; Pro Stock Motorcycle to race at 14 events, as well as GETTRX All-Star Callout in Sonoma
02 Oct 2025
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Pro Stock
NHRA officials have announced the 2026 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories.As part of the NHRA’s 75th…
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Six NHRA Mission Foods Series drivers eligible for 2025 Rookie of the Year

NHRA officials announced Hunter Green, Spencer Hyde, Stephen Bell, Cody Coughlin, Matt Latino, and Brayden Davis as the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
30 Sep 2025
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Rookie of the Year
NHRA officials announced the six NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors currently in contention for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.The competitors eligible for this year’s award include Funny Car drivers Hunter Green and Spencer…
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Smith family honored with Holley Never Rest award at NAPA Midwest Nationals

When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event, making them the winners of the Holley Never Rest award from the event.
30 Sep 2025
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Holley Never Rest award
When Jr. Drag Racer Savannah Smith was a late addition to the Jr. Dragster Shootout at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, her father, Mark, leapt into action to make sure she could compete in the prestigious event.Mark, who races in Super…
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Massive group of NHRA superstars scheduled for Texas Fall Nationals FanFest

NHRA stars will mingle with fans at the annual Texas Fall Nationals Prestage FanFest on Thursday, Oct. 9. The FanFest is a free, family-friendly event that will feature a driver autograph session.
30 Sep 2025
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Fanfest
For 40 years, the biggest names in NHRA Drag Racing have descended on Texas Motorplex, making historic runs and wowing fans in the grandstands. Once again, these stars will be out of their Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, door-slamming Pro Stockers,…
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Ron Capps bobblehead for California Hot Rod Reunion full-event ticket buyers

Goody bags for fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival will include a collectible Ron Capps bobblehead.
29 Sep 2025
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Ron Capps
Fans attending the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival are in for a brand-new treat this year. Organizers have just announced that the official event goody bag will now include a…
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Watch the Division 3 Madison Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
29 Sep 2025
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Madison, Ill., are Strange, Speedmaster,…
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Helms leads Lucas Oil winners at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway, including Super Stock winner Kevin Helms.
29 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kevin Helms
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, six winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Series action at World Wide Technology Raceway.Matt Alvey scored his first national event win in …
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Chris Holbrook claims first Holley EFI Factory X victory in St. Louis

29 Sep 2025
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After three runner-up finishes over the past two seasons, Chris Holbrook now has a win in Holley EFI Factory X after a strong 6.946 against Jesse Alexandra’s slowing 7.199 in the final. A former Pro Stock racer, Holbrook also has a Factory Stock win…
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DeFlorian sweeps JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock in St. Louis

John DeFlorian won his fourth event of the season in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock class and clinched a series title at his home event in St. Louis.
29 Sep 2025
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John DeFlorian
At his home event, the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, John DeFlorian secured the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain NHRA Motor Pro Stock world championship, earned the No. 1 qualifying position, and…
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Hord outduels Libersher for final win of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season

The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott Libersher at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
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FSS
The final race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series came down to a battle between two Chevrolet Camaros and two drivers looking to end their season on a high note. Ricky Hord, the No. 9 qualifier, took the win over No. 6 qualifier Scott…
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Derek Menholt picks up first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod win in St. Louis

Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana in the final round of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2025
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Derek Menholt
Two races after advancing to his first career final round in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Derek Menholt picked up his first career victory on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, defeating former world champion Mike Castellana…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dan Lafferty

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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After much success in bracket racing, Dan Lafferty achieved a longtime goal of an NHRA national event win when he beat Curt Fredrich in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Lafferty posted a 6.845 on his 6.83 dial while Fredrich broke out by…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Comp winner Alison Prose

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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A year after her breakthrough first career win at this event, Alison Prose defended her Super Comp race title and added a second Wally to her collection with a double-breakout final-round decision against Doug Miller, 8.891 to 8.887.
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Stock winner Kevin Helms

28 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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102:17
For the second time this season, Kevin Helms drove Doug Duell’s Barracuda to a win in Super Stock. Helms got a free pass to his landmark 30th national event win after Brett Speer fouled by five thousandths.
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