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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

The 2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals will long be remembered for a series of upsets as well as Doug Kalitta's 50th career win. Take a look back at all of the excitement of the event in our Weekend Rewind video.
20 Sep 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
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Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta joins an exclusive club with his 50th career win

With his Top Fuel victory at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Doug Kalitta became just the 23rd driver in NHRA history to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 16th to do it in the NHRA Professional ranks. Here's a look at the list of NHRA winners with 50 or more victories.
19 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Doug Kalitta
With his Top Fuel victory at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Doug Kalitta became just the 23rd driver in NHRA history to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 16th to do it in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Five things we learned at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship was one that left no stone unturned. Quick times! Big speed! Changing of the guard! Upsets! Rain! Yep, we had it all at Maple Grove Raceway's 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, but we've narrowed down five attention-worthy notes.
18 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
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Five things we learned at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
PATIENCE PAYS OFF Doug Kalitta may be the most patient man in drag racing. His even temperament has been put to the test for nearly three years as he has worked and waited for win No. 50. His 49th came in St. Louis in October of 2020, and since…
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Indy finalist Fernando Cuadra Jr. wards off a “hero to zero” situation

The first portion of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was a wild one for second-generation Pro Stock racer Fernando Cuadra Jr., and it concluded with a final-round on the most prestigious stage. His start to the Countdown, though, brought an unexpected challenge.
16 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
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Fernando Cuadra Jr.
The first portion of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series was a wild one for Fernando Cuadra Jr., a second-generation Pro Stock racer who competes alongside his father, Fernando Sr., and younger twin brothers Cristian and David in the class of…
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Roller-coaster season leads to strong start to the Countdown to the Championship for J.R. Todd

It was quite a ride. That’s one way to look at J.R. Todd’s regular season, but regardless of the twists and turns in the road, the destination was spot on: Todd and his DHL GR Supra team will start the 2023 NHRA Playoffs as the No. 5 seed.
15 Sep 2023
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J.R. Todd
It was quite a ride. That’s one way to look at J.R. Todd’s regular season, but regardless of the twists and turns in the road, the destination was spot on: Todd and his DHL GR Supra team will start the 2023 NHRA Playoffs as the No. 5…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera eager to make playoffs debut

A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opens at this weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
15 Sep 2023
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Gaige Herrera
A dominant and incredible regular season was one to remember for relative Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Gaige Herrera. Now, the second-year rider hopes to enjoy the same success in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, which opens at this weekend’…
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Five great drivers/crew chiefs who have experienced success at Maple Grove

It takes a special kind of person to be both a driver and a tuner. Here’s a look at five who have done both and experienced success at Maple Grove Raceway, site of this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
14 Sep 2023
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Andrew Hines
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Funny Car points leader Ron Capps looks to start playoffs in style in Reading

Heading into the opening race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Funny Car standout Ron Capps knows the challenge that awaits.
14 Sep 2023
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Ron Capps
Heading into the opening race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, this weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Funny Car standout Ron Capps knows the challenge that awaits.   The back-to-back world champ…
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Antron Brown looks to keep rolling to open Countdown playoffs in Reading

Antron Brown won’t start the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship with the Top Fuel points lead, but nobody enters the playoffs — and this weekend’s opener, the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway — with more momentum than Brown.
12 Sep 2023
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Antron Brown
Antron Brown won’t start the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs with the Top Fuel points lead. That honor goes to Justin Ashley on the strength of six wins and a series of spectacular performances during the…
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What goes into the planning and running of The World’s Biggest Drag Race?

What goes into the running of the world’s biggest and richest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals? What does it take to plan, organize, schedule, promote, and stage six days of thrilling action on the fabled course at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park?
12 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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The World’s Biggest Drag Race
What goes into the running of the world’s biggest and richest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals? What does it take to plan, organize, schedule, promote, and stage six days of thrilling action on the fabled course at Lucas Oil…
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Justin Ashley, Phillips Connect Top Fuel team geared up and ready for Countdown

Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team enter the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the top seed. Crew chief Mike Green talks about their planning and preparation for the six-race playoffs.
12 Sep 2023
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Justin Ashley
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Indy winners talk victory and preview Reading on two WFO Radio shows

All four NHRA Camping World Series winners from the 69th Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. National joined NHRA announcer Joe Castello for a deep dive into winning the Big Go! Check out the shows and get ready for the NHRA Countdown beginning at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove.
08 Sep 2023
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
07 Sep 2023
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Behind the Scenes
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

The 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals seemingly had it all, with huge wins, emotional moments, upsets, and tons of points drama as the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season concluded at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
06 Sep 2023
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John Force Racing Top Fuel teams prepare for Countdown with Indy test

One day after the completion of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, JFR Top Fuel drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock and their teams were back at work at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for a Tuesday test session.
06 Sep 2023
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Brittany Force
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After some anxious moments, Clay Millican qualifies for Indy Top Fuel field

Through three qualifying runs, it appeared that popular Top Fuel pro Clay Millican and crew chief Jim Oberhofer might miss the field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, but some last-minute heroics saved the day for the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus team.
03 Sep 2023
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Jim Oberhofer
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Chris Holbrook is happy to be a part of first official NHRA Factory X race

The Factory X presented by Holley class made its official debut at the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and longtime Ford racer Chris Holbrook is thrilled by be a part of it.
03 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Chris Holbrook
Years from now, the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals will be the answer to the trivia question, “When was in the first official NHRA Factory X race?” Chris Holbrook will long be remembered as one of the first four contestants in the exciting…
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Cory Reed makes long awaited return to Pro Stock Motorcycle

Two years and 10 surgeries after his harrowing two-bike accident at zMax Dragway, Cory Reed has made his return to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Cory Reed
For Cory Reed, the road back to racing following his two-bike accident with teammate Joey Gladstone has been long and hard as he’s endured 10 different surgeries and endless hours of physical therapy to repair the damage primarily to his left leg.…
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When it comes to Indy, the emotions of Bob Tasca III run both deep and long

When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Bob Tasca
When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III. Tasca’s…
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Tony Stewart, Tommy Johnson Jr. experiencing the ups and downs of Indy

Tony Stewart and Tommy Johnson Jr. are just two of the hundreds of racers taking part in the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals experiencing the trials and tribulations of competing at the world's biggest drag race.
02 Sep 2023
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Tony Stewart
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An Indy treat; Don Prudhomme warms up Ron Capps' Hot Wheels tribute car

Returning to the scene of so many of the glorious highlights from his amazing career, NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was back in the cockpit of a Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to warm up Ron Capps’ Prudhomme/Hot Wheels tribute entry.
01 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ron Capps
Returning to the scene of so many of the glorious highlights from his amazing career, NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was back in the cockpit of a Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to warm up Ron Capps’ Prudhomme/Hot…
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Dallas Glenn looks to finish the job at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Dallas Glenn came close to winning the world’s biggest drag race a year ago, advancing to the final round of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals before red-lighting, and Glenn is ready for redemption this weekend at the Big Go.
01 Sep 2023
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Dallas Glenn
Dallas Glenn came close to winning the world’s biggest drag race a year ago, advancing to the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, but he went red by a mere .002 as Greg Anderson won the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to earn…
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Indy: The race everyone wants to win

What does a win at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals mean? To many, it’s the biggest win on their résumé. Don’t believe us? We’ll let the legends tell you.
01 Sep 2023
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The race everyone wants to win
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After a great season to date, Tasca team focuses on a U.S. Nationals victory

Bob Tasca III's Quick Lane/Motorcraft Mustang team has won two races this summer and climbed to fourth in the Funny Car points, but now turns its attention to winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Crew chief Aaron Brooks talks about their preparation.
30 Aug 2023
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Bob Tasca III
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Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the U.S. Nationals

To kick off The Big Go!, the NHRA hosted a sportsman racer appreciation dinner at the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals
29 Aug 2023
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Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the U.S. Nationals
To kick off The Big GO, the NHRA hosted a Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals. The Top Eliminator Club (TEC) at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park was packed on Tuesday night, with sportsman racers…
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Young guns have ruled, but Pro Stock veterans are coming on strong for playoffs

Pro Stock young guns like points leader Dallas Glenn, Deric Kramer, Kyle Koretsky, Camrie Caruso, and Mason McGaha have made their presence known the last couple of seasons, but class veterans Erica Enders and Greg Anderson are rising to meet the challenge as the Countdown to the Championship looms.
29 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Erica Enders Greg Anderson
The first iteration of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship came into play more than 15 years ago, and the inception of a playoff-style format to decide the championship changed the overall landscape of the season. It matters more than ever that…
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Fifty years later, Terry Earwood returns to Indy for another shot at victory

Fifty years after winning the Super Stock title in drag racing’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious single event, Terry Earwood returns this week to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park seeking an improbable bookend victory at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
29 Aug 2023
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Terry Earwood
Fifty years after winning the Super Stock title in drag racing’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious single event, Terry Earwood returns this week to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park seeking an improbable bookend victory at the 69th annual…
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Matt Hagan, Leah Pruett gear up in search of more Indy glory at sponsor's event

There’s nothing like winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which stands alone as the pinnacle of drag racing. It’s a feeling Tony Stewart Racing’s Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett hope to enjoy at this weekend’s 69th annual spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
29 Aug 2023
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Matt Hagan Leah Pruett
There’s nothing like winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which stands alone as the pinnacle of drag racing. It’s a feeling Tony Stewart Racing’s Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett hope to enjoy at this weekend’s 69th annual spectacle at…
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Robert Hight's Funny Car is surging at the most critical hour of the regular season

Between exhausting moments of test and grand glimmers of greatness, Robert Hight and his team have felt every high and every low. Now, they're positioned to make their best impression at the most important race of the regular season.
28 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Robert Hight
Robert Hight and his Cornwell Tools / AAA Chevrolet Funny Car team have worn full battle armor all season long. Between exhausting moments of test and grand glimmers of greatness, they've felt every high and every low. Now, Hight's branch of the…
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The NHRA welcomes you to Indianapolis

The home of the Big Go — and the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals — welcomes you to town for the World's Biggest Drag Race.
28 Aug 2023
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Cruz Pedregon and The NHRA welcome you to Indianapolis for the 2023 U.S.Nationals
Welcome to Indiana! This month the jet set will be greeted by the nitro set. On behalf of the National Hot Rod Association and the home of the World's Biggest Drag Race, the Indianapolis International Airport has Cruz Pedregon‘s nitro Funny Car on…
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