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Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals from Sonoma Raceway. (Updated throughout the day).
26 Jul 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second and final event of NHRA’s abbreviated two-race 2024 Western Swing, features a schedule that is similar to last week’s Northwest Nationals in Seattle with a full morning of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview

The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season.
24 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Sonoma
The abbreviated two-race Western Swing will wrap up this week as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to scenic California Wine Country for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the 12th of 20 events this season. The event is jam-packed…
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Ron Capps explosive pass at 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals

The 2022 Funny Car champion showcased his unparalleled driving skills and resilience at the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, WA, during a heart-stopping round one of competition.
22 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Ron Capps explosive pass at 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals
The Pacific Raceways in Kent, known for its challenging conditions, provided the backdrop for what turned out to be a dramatic and unforgettable moment in NHRA history. Capps' engine erupted in a spectacular explosion after the car lost traction,…
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Prock wins again; Torrence, Coughlin, and Van Sant share Seattle victory stage

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the event.
21 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season for John Force Racing on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating first-time finalist Paul Lee in the final round of the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Steve…
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Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the final day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
21 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY (Latest posts) With an early 10:30 a.m. start,  the teams seem excited to run in the cooler conditions after two days of midafternoon heat. There's a spotty chance of…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday preview

It’s Raceday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals and with just this event and three more remaining in the regular season, wins today may have big implications for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that start in mid-September.
21 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
It’s Raceday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals and with just this event and three more remaining in the regular season, wins today may have big implications for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs that start in mid-September. The big…
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Prock continues to rock with No. 1 spot, Mission Challenge win in Seattle

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock continued to impress in qualifying, clinching his eighth No. 1 qualifier in the first 11 races at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1.
20 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock stayed red-hot in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Pacific Raceways, winning his fourth straight specialty race and fifth this season for John Force Racing on Saturday as part of the 35th annual NHRA…
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Saturday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, video, and photos from the second day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
20 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Saturday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY (Latest posts) After more than 90 minutes of unscheduled track maintenance on the left lane, we're finally ready to kick off the third qualifying session, but we'll be starting with Top Fuel…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday preview

Day two of the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals will set the final fields for Sunday’s final eliminations in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and also whittle down the competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as we head towards Raceday.
20 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
Day two of the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals will set the final fields for Sunday’s final eliminations in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and also whittle down the competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as we head towards Sunday…
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Torrence, Prock, Enders, Herrera lead fast Friday fields at Northwest Nationals

Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
19 Jul 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence made the fastest run in Pacific Raceways history on Friday, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock…
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Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. (Updated throughout the day).
19 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY  (Newest posts) It’s going to be a long, long day at the Northwest Nationals, with the first of two Pro sessions not scheduled until 3:30 p.m., followed almost five hours later by the event…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview

After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season.
19 Jul 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Northwest Nationals
After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season. Today’s Professional qualifying…
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Brown, Tasca, Stanfield, and Herrera scoop up wins at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Antron Brown, Bob Tasca III, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera battled varying conditions and tough opponents to claim well-earned trophies on Sunday at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
30 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals winners
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown slipped past points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, racing to his 76th career win on Sunday at Summit Motorsports Park. Bob Tasca…
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Sunday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
30 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Clay Millican
Top Fuel round one The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters show us that it's going to be a quick and fast day. Tripp Tatum and his John Stewart-tuned dragster leave first with a .052 and 3.751 to secure a holeshot win over T.J. Zizzo's 3.725 in the…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
30 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
Race day has dawned at Summit Motorsports Park, and there are trophies to be won at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Here are a few key things to know before it all kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.  Top Fuel Points leader…
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Kalitta, Prock, Anderson No. 1, win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles; Gadson claims Mission win, Smith on the pole

Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in Summit Motorsports Park history to win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and lock down the pole at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Richard Gadson all won the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, while Prock, Anderson, and Matt Smith qualified No. 1
29 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in track history on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park, picking up the win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and cementing his No. 1 qualifier position at the 18th annual Summit Racing…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from day two of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
29 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Travis Shumake
Mother Nature came in with something to prove this morning, but she seems to have gotten it out of her system, and we are up and running! Top Fuel cars are in the lanes and preparing to make their first pass of the day.  Top Fuel Q3…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview

Day two of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals holds much promise as drivers prepare to chase coveted Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge titles. Qualifying today will set the field, as well, at "America's Racetrack," Summit Motorsports Park.
29 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
Top Fuel Points leader Doug Kalitta and his Mac Tools dragster have been part of Sunday afternoon winner's circle celebrations three times so far this season, and Kalitta — last week's winner at the PlayNHRA…
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Prock, Kalitta, Anderson, and Smith race to provisional No. 1 spots in Norwalk

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
28 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position for John Force Racing at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Doug Kalitta (…
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Friday News & Notes from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day).
28 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Alex Laughlin
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Updated throughout the day). The four Pro classes are scheduled to take to the track later this…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The 10th Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event of the season, the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, will spotlight drivers in all four professional categories this weekend. The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, and Holley EFI Factory X Series will also compete at the beloved, fan-friendly facility.
27 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Summit Motorsports Park
The 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the 10th event in the 2024 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, will spotlight drivers in all four professional categories. It’s also one of the most popular destinations for Sportsman racers…
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Prock scores emotional win, Herrera makes history to cap wild Richmond race

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won his second straight race on Sunday for John Force Racing while Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the ninth of 20 races during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
23 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won his second straight race on Sunday for John Force Racing, defeating Bob Tasca III in the final round with the quickest run of the weekend at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Aaron…
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Sunday News and Notes from the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
23 Jun 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Latest entries PRE-RACE NOTES With a noon start and forecasts again expecting high 90-degree temperatures, the heat is on the minds of everyone here, and as tough as it…
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PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Sunday preview

After a successful three-session Saturday, it’s time to crown champions at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event is the eighth of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
23 Jun 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals
After a successful three-session Saturday, it’s time to crown champions at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event is the eighth of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Yesterday was a sweltering test…
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Force team sweeps Mission Challenge nitro; Anderson, Smith also get wins

John Force Racing swept the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for the first time on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, as Brittany Force won in Top Fuel and Austin Prock picked up the victory in Funny Car. Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the specialty race.
22 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
John Force Racing swept the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for the first time on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, as Brittany Force won in Top Fuel and Austin Prock picked up the victory in Funny Car in the specialty race as part of this…
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Langdon, Tasca, Enders, Herrera survive hot day to qualify No. 1 in Richmond

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) closed out qualifying with the quickest runs of the day on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, taking the No. 1 spots at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals.
22 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
tasca
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon closed out qualifying with the quickest run of the day on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, taking the No. 1 spot at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige…
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Saturday News & Notes from the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
22 Jun 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Friday News & Notes from the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Latest posts PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1 The experimental and historic first three-session Saturday kicks off with Pro Stock Motorcycle on a hot track with a temperature of 127…
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PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals Saturday preview

NHRA’s Professional racing teams will face a grueling crucible as the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park where, for the first time, three qualifying sessions will be held on Saturday of the two-day event.
22 Jun 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals
NHRA’s Professional racing teams will face a grueling crucible as the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series returns to Virginia Motorsports Park where, for the first time, three qualifying sessions will be held on Saturday of the two-day event.…
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2024 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals: A Father’s Day to Remember at Beech Bend Raceway Park

Beech Bend Raceway Park came alive over Father’s Day weekend with the roaring engines and thrilling races of the 2024 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals.
18 Jun 2024
David Kennedy
Race coverage
2024 Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals
This annual event not only brought together some of the finest nostalgia drag racing competitors from across the country but also supported a great cause. All the action and proceeds benefited the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, Calif…
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Schumacher, Prock, Coughlin, and Herrera roar to Bristol wins

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway's 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Austin Prock, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera also won on Sunday in Bristol.
09 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Bristol Winner's Circle
Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating reigning world champ Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.…
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