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Travis Harvey wins Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series debut in Charlotte

 Filling in for Khalid Al Balooshi, Travis Harvey made the most of his debut in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, winning his first career start as part of the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
22 Sep 2024
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Travis Harvey
 Filling in for Khalid Al Balooshi, Travis Harvey made the most of his debut in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, winning his first career start after defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round as part of…
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Larry McBride closes out Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle season with third win

22 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Larry “Spiderman” McBride closed out the 2024 PingelTop Fuel Motorcycle season with his third victory. McBride qualified No. 1 and set low E.T. with a 4.824 before running 4.875 in the final against Mitch Brown, whose bike would not start for the…
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Larry McBride wins inaugural Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle championship

It seems fitting that Larry McBride, the face of Top Fuel Motorcycles for 40 years, was crowned the first champion of the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Series, wrapping it up at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, but it took more than reputation to win the title.
22 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Larry McBride
It seems fitting that Larry McBride, the face of Top Fuel Motorcycles for 40 years, was crowned the first champion of the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Series, wrapping it up at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, but it took more than reputation to win the…
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Randy Meyer Racing adds INA Towing Network for 2025

NHRA world champion team owner Randy Meyer has announced the addition of a multi-faceted marketing partnership with the INA Towing Network highlighted by a “Slow Down Move Over” national awareness campaign and a branded dragster at the 2025 NHRA Gatornationals.
20 Sep 2024
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Meyer
NHRA world champion team owner Randy Meyer has announced the addition of a multi-faceted marketing partnership with the INA Towing Network, the nation’s leading provider of emergency roadside services for truck fleets and the transportation fleet…
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Josh Hart to promote Technet, Brakes For Breasts at Carolina Nationals

For the fourth consecutive season NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional. During the NHRA Carolina Nationals.
20 Sep 2024
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Josh Hart
For the fourth consecutive season NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart will be racing pink in support of the Brakes for Breasts charity campaign aligned with his primary sponsor TechNet Professional. During the NHRA Carolina Nationals this…
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Sill, Innes, Hastings, Drnach, and Sheppeard win Division 3 E.T. crowns

Scott Sill, Andrew Innes, Nick Hastings, Jason Drnach, and Scott Sheppeard earned berths in the National Championship event with their victories at the Division 3 Summit Series Finals.
20 Sep 2024
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Division 3
The following are Wednesday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals: SUPER PRO Scott Sill, Montville, Ohio, '07 Diamond, 4.818, 140.24  def. Adam Cline, Franklin, Ky., '78…
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Vaughn, Milton, Quinn, Fangmeyer, and Larson win Division 5 E.T. titles

Tyler Vaughn, Jean Milton, Andrew Quinn, Gordon Fangmeyer, and Todd Larson scored wins at the Division 5 Summit Series Finals to earn their spots in the National Championship in October in Las Vegas.
20 Sep 2024
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Division 5
The following are Wednesday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division Finals: SUPER PRO Tyler Vaughn, Minden, Neb., '10 Dragster, 7.610, 177.30  def. Zach Halverson, Earlville, Iowa, '…
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NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues at this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway for the second event of the six-race NHRA playoffs.
20 Sep 2024
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NHRA Carolina Nationals
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs continue, drivers and teams will be laser-focused on an NHRA world championship at this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals, which takes place on Sept. 20-…
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Congruity Pro Mod Series features huge field in Charlotte as title race heats up

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ “Road to the Championship” continues this weekend as part of the NHRA Carolina Nationals, and with 27 cars slated to participate, the event will undoubtedly mark one of the toughest races of the season.
19 Sep 2024
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Congruity Pro Mod Series
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ “Road to the Championship” continues this weekend as part of the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and with 27 cars slated to participate, the event will undoubtedly mark one…
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Tulsa free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Tulsa Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
18 Sep 2024
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Tulsa Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Tulsa, Okla., are Moser, Comp…
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Johnny Pluchino wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

17 Sep 2024
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
Johnny Pluchino will take the points lead into the final event of the season in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class following his narrow 6.325 to 6.236 win against John Montecalvo in the final round.
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Pruett: New policy should have 'a positive impact on women in motorsports as a whole'

17 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, who with husband Tony Stewart is expecting their first child in November, played a pivotal role in pushing for an amendment to the NHRA’s Driver Replacement Policy. This new policy addresses the challenges…
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NHRA unveils new driver replacement policy amendment for female racers

For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of a groundbreaking policy — the first of its kind in motor racing — designed to support female racers who are starting a family.
17 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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driver replacement amendment
For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of a groundbreaking policy — the first of its kind in motor racing — designed to support female…
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Nine Lucas Oil Series racers collect victories at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maple Grove Raceway, including Al Kenny, the winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster.
16 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Al Kenny
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maple Grove Raceway,  After 46 wins in a dazzling Pro Stock…
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Top Alcohol star Julie Nataas to make Top Fuel debut with Scrappers Racing

Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part of the Scrappers Racing team at the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals.
16 Sep 2024
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 Julie Nataas
The Scrappers Racing team will bring out a second Top Fuel car and driver at the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals. Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part…
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Scott Libersher captures Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown win in Reading

15 Sep 2024
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 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
The next to last Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event was filled with drama and incredible racing performances. For the second time in three races Scott Libersher raced to the winner’s circle, winning the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals today at…
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50-plus pages of U.S. Nationals coverage highlights new National Dragster issue

The September 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, saluting the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
13 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
READ THE ISSUE The September 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, saluting the 70th annual Toyota NHRA U.S.…
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Nelson doubles, Garrett, Merrill, and Couch also claim Division 4 E.T. titles

Camron Nelson doubled in Sportsman and Electric Vehicle at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals at Ardmore Dragway and will be joined by Crue Garrett, Alvie Merrill, and Cody Couch to represent the division at the National Championship in Las Vegas.
12 Sep 2024
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Crue Garrett, 4.865, 138.89  def. Cameron Green, 5.894, 116.61. PRO Alvie…
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Ford Performance named title sponsor of fall NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas

Ford Performance has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series fall race in Las Vegas. The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals will take place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
12 Sep 2024
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
Ford Performance has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series fall race in Las Vegas. The 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway,…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Dragster winner Zach Sackman

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The Right Trailers Top Dragster field was brutal with a 6.22 bump but Zach Sackman not only managed to qualify, but also won the sport’s biggest event by topping former world champ Darian Boesch in the final. Sackman won with a 6.180 against his 6.…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bill Yates

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bill Yates, the first driver to win Super Comp at Indy, added a second win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Yates was nearly perfect in the final with a .008 light and a 6.512 on his 6.51 dial to stop Curt Fredrich.
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Comp winner Trene Cressonie

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Trene Cressonie emerged the win from a huge, 144-car Super Comp field at Indy, driving the Laris Motorsports Insurance dragster to an 8.907 to 8.908 final-round decision over five-time tour winner Jason Kenny. Cressonie had a comfortable .012 to .44…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Stock winner Joshua Decker

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Josh Decker pulled off an upset when he stopped 107-time national event winner Dan Fletcher in the Stock final. Both drivers ran well under their respective dial-ins, but Decker was closer with a 10.522 on his 10.57.
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Gas winner Bo Butner

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bo Butner made U.S. Nationals history in Super Gas, becoming the first NHRA Sportsman racer (outside of Top Alcohol Funny Car) to win Indy three straight years. The former Pro Stock and Comp world champ drove his Jim Butner Auto Sales Corvette to a…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Stock winner Larry Hodge

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Two weeks after recording a perfect run in Brainerd, Larry Hodge earned the fifth and biggest win of his career in Super Stock at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hodge secured the win after Jacob Delaune fouled in the final.
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Comp Eliminator winner Kayla Mozeris

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Second-generation Comp racer Kayla Mozeris won her third career national event title in her third different class as the former Super Stock and Stock victory driving Clint Neff’s Ford-powered K/AA Bantam around Joe Carnasciale’s clutch .025 reaction…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sean Bellemeur became just the third driver in Top Alcohol Funny Car history to win the U.S. Nationals three straight years – Frank Manzo and Pat Austin being the others – after returning veteran Stan Sipos, appearing in his first final round in…
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2024 Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Hunter Green

11 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Hunter Green collected the fourth and biggest score of his young Top Alcohol Dragster career by winning the U.S. Nationals. Green took an impressive 5.23 solo pass after three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Angelle Sampey’s engine sprung an…
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NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series championship odds updated

The odds to win 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro titles have been updated with incoming leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites heading into the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
11 Sep 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series championship odds updated
NHRA fans who participate in the gaming as part of the PlayNHRA initiative will have the opportunity to place wagers on the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series champions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Following…
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Meziere, Price, Burkevics, Reeves, and Webster win Division 6 Summit Finals

Zach Meziere, Tony Price, Charles Burkevics, Marty Reeves, and Michael Webster were the winners in the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions to earn berths in the Nationals championship in Las Vegas.
10 Sep 2024
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Division 6
The following are Monday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions: SUPER PRO Zach Meziere, Boise, Idaho, '11 Dragster, 4.810, 144.10  def. Shawn Hart, Boise, Idaho, '05…
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