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Mental strength defines Jack Beckman's victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

Funny Car championship hopeful Jack Beckman discussed the mental game of drag racing — and all of motorsports, really — with Amanda Busick of NHRA on FOX.
02 Oct 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Beckman discussed the mental game of drag racing —and all of motorsports, really—with Amanda Busick of NHRA on FOX
On his way to a triumphant win at the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals, Funny Car racer Jack Beckman stood at the top end of World Wide Technology Raceway and spoke with FOX Sports reporter Amanda Busick to explain what separates good racers from great…
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Relive all the action from the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals!

You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the Third race of the Countdown to the Championship from St. Louis!
30 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Relive all the action from the 2024 NHRA Midwest Nationals!
This past weekend's event delivered high-speed action and unforgettable moments as racers battled it out on the dragstrip. If you missed the live event, you can still catch all the thrilling highlights on FS1 and FS2. Tune in on Monday, September 30…
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Beckman, Schumacher, Glenn, Herrera claim playoff wins at Midwest Nationals

Jack Beckman picked up his first victory since taking over for legendary driver John Force, Tony Schumacher claimed first playoff win in 10 years, Dallas Glenn protected his points lead, and Gaige Herrera took the top spot back at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
29 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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St Louis winners
Funny Car’s Jack Beckman picked up his first victory since taking over for legendary driver John Force, defeating Ron Capps in the final round of the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, also winning his first race in nearly four years on Sunday at…
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Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos Sunday eliminations at the NHRA Midwest nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
29 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Justin Ashley and team
Sunday has arrived, win lights will flare, and trophies will be handed out to a select few. Who will make the cut at this, the third of six NHRA Countdown to the Championship events?  Top Fuel R1 This Top Fuel round was quick and fast,…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview

It’s race day at the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, and there is plenty on the line at the third of six events in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
29 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
World Wide Technology Raceway
Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier T.J. Zizzo, who claimed the second pole of the season with his strong 3.714, will kick off eliminations with a first-round meeting with Billy Torrence. Illinois-native Zizzo, the longtime Top Fuel campaigner who wheels…
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Zizzo, Prock, Enders, and Herrera go No. 1 at NHRA Midwest Nationals

T.J. Zizzo put forth an exceptional performance to claim his second No. 1 of the season, while Austin Prock added a 12th No. 1 to the pile at World Wide Technology Raceway. Erica Enders and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot on the lone day of qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
T.J. Zizzo
T.J. Zizzo put forth an exceptional performance to claim his second No. 1 of the season, while Austin Prock added a 12th No. 1 to the pile at World Wide Technology Raceway. Erica Enders and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot on the lone day of…
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Saturday News & Notes from the NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from Pro qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
28 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Dallas Glenn
After Friday’s disappointingly soaked situation, we’re rocking and rolling on day two of the NHRA Midwest Nationals. The morning was plumped full of Lucas Oil Series qualifying and rounds as well as the first round of qualifying in the Congruity Pro…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues at this weekend's 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Starting a day late due to weather has done nothing to dampen the energy at the third event of the six-race playoffs.
27 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
World Wide Technology Raceway
The first day of qualifying at the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals was washed clean away as the edges of Hurricane Helene swirled up and into the area surrounding World Wide Technology Raceway. Race cars and motorcycles never saw the light of day…
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Rain washes away the first day of qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway officials announced that due to continuing inclement weather, Friday racing has been canceled at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Friday ticket holders can exchange their tickets for Saturday or Sunday tickets, or use toward purchase of a 2025 ticket.
27 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Midwest Nationals Rainout
NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway officials announced that due to continuing inclement weather, Friday racing has been canceled at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. With the continued precipitation and heavy winds on Friday, along with the time…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues at this weekend's 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The pivotal event caps a three-race stretch and marks the halfway point in the six-race playoffs.
27 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
World Wide Technology Raceway
Adrenaline is high as drivers in all four professional categories arrive at World Wide Technology Raceway, a fan-favorite facility that sits in the shadow of the famed St. Louis Arch. With just a few days separating each of the first three events in…
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Schedule update for Friday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

Due to inclement weather, NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway officials are postponing the time spectator gates will open, as well as the opening qualifying session on Friday for the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
27 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Rain in St. Louis
Due to inclement weather, NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway officials are postponing the time spectator gates will open, as well as the opening qualifying session on Friday for the NHRA Midwest Nationals. High winds and continued rain are…
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When Matt Hagan shattered the four-second barrier in his Funny Car

Recalling the moment Matt Hagan's Dodge Charger shattered the four-second Funny Car barrier in Charlotte
23 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan’s historic 3.995-second Funny Car run: A throwback to 2011
In 2011, Matt Hagan made NHRA history by becoming the first Funny Car driver to break the four-second barrier in the 1,000-foot distance. Behind the wheel of his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger, Hagan clocked an incredible 3.995-second run…
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Relive all the action from the 2024 Carolina NHRA Nationals!

You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the Second race of the Countdown to the Championship!
23 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Relive all the action from the 2024 Carolina NHRA Nationals!
Relive the excitement of the 2024 Carolina NHRA Nationals from zMax Dragway! This past weekend's event delivered high-speed action and unforgettable moments as racers battled it out on the dragstrip. If you missed the live event, you can still catch…
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Brown, Prock win again; Glenn, Smith take points leads with Charlotte wins

Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown moved into the points lead for the first time since 2017, winning his second straight playoff race at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 16th of 20 races.
22 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Winners
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown moved into the points lead for the first time since 2017, winning his second straight playoff race on Sunday at zMAX Dragway after defeating Doug Foley in the final round of the 16th annual NHRA…
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Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Carolina Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
22 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Carolina Nationals
Top Fuel Round 1 It was already 85 degrees at the noon kickoff and headed to a high of 88 around semifinal time — pretty much the hottest we've seen all weekend — but teams worked on their raceday combinations on a similarly hot Saturday.…
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NHRA Carolina Nationals Sunday preview

It’s raceday for the second of six events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
22 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Carolina Nationals
It’s raceday for the second of six events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. It’s still too early to win the championship but not too soon for…
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Hagan, Force, Enders, Smith hold onto top spots in final Charlotte qualifying

Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan picked up his first No. 1 qualifier since March, clinching the top position on Saturday at zMAX Dragway to close out qualifying at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 in their fields.
21 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt hagan
Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan picked up his first No. 1 qualifier since March for Tony Stewart Racing, clinching the top position on Saturday at zMAX Dragway to close out qualifying at the 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals.…
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Saturday News & Notes from the NHRA Carolina Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of Pro qualifying at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
21 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Saturday notes
  Pro Stock Q3 The temperature is 83 degrees and headed to a high of 85 as we kicked off Pro Stock at 1 p.m., and most of the teams admitted that they'll be working on tune-ups for Sunday, when the temperatures could reach 89 degrees…
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NHRA Carolina Nationals Saturday preview

The opening day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals was a get-well kind of day for the No. 1 qualifiers who plan to use Saturday’s warmer conditions as raceday tune-ups for Sunday.
21 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Charlotte
The opening day of qualifying Friday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals was a get-well kind of day for the No. 1 qualifiers who plan to use Saturday’s warmer conditions as raceday tune-ups for Sunday. Brittany Force, who hasn’t failed to make at…
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Force, Hagan, Enders, and Smith lead after opening qualifying day in Charlotte

Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the quickest runs in both qualifying sessions on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
20 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brittany Force
Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the quickest runs in both qualifying sessions on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Erica…
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Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Carolina Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of Pro qualifying at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. (Updated throughout the day)
20 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Friday notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1 Matt Smith dominated the opening session of Pro Stock Motorcycle, gapping the field by seven-hundredths with his Denso Buell. Smith’s 6.803 pass alongside points leader…
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Clay Millican on stealing the show in first-round thriller at Pep Boys Nationals

Clay Millican capitalized on Josh Hart's red-light, delivering a near-full pass and gathering crucial data for the Countdown to the Championship.
16 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clay Millican Steals the Show in First-Round Thriller at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Fan-favorite Clay Millican kicked off an exciting start to the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, running in the first pair of eliminations alongside Josh Hart. Following the playing of the national anthem, Hart red-lit at the starting line, giving Millican a…
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Relive all the action from the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals!

You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the first race of the Countdown to the Championship!
15 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Relive All the Action from the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals!
Did you miss the thrilling moments of the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals from Reading, PA? Don’t worry! You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the Finals, giving fans the opportunity to relive every…
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Prock, Brown, Stanfield, and Arana kick off Countdown with Reading wins

In an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final, points leader Austin Prock won the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown, Aaron Stanfield, and Hector Arana Jr. also scored in the first race of the Countdown to the Championship.
15 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals winners
In an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final, points leader Austin Prock won the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown, Aaron Stanfield, and Hector Arana Jr. also scored in the first race of the Countdown to the Championship. video-js.video-js.…
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Sunday News & Notes from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
15 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Tony Schumacher
Top Fuel R1 One of the most dramatic matches of the season took place in just the second pair of Top Fuelers when both Capco Contractor campaigner Steve Torrence and Monster Energy-backed Brittany Force smoked the tires and pedaled back and forth…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

The final day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is upon us, and what happens today will lay the framework for championship stories that will be told on Sunday night in Pomona. Trophies are up for grabs in all categories at Maple Grove Raceway, and the sun is just beginning to shine with promise.
15 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Maple Grove Raceway
Top Fuel Points leader Doug Kalitta, the defending event champion in his Mac Tools dragster, will begin his Countdown to the Championship quest with a first-round meeting with Dan Mercier. Kalitta is No. 3 in the qualifying order, while No. 1…
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Ashley, Prock, Glenn, and Herrera claim top spots in front of sellout crowd at Maple Grove

Justin Ashley clinched his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, while points leaders Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot in their respective classes on Saturday at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
14 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley clinched his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, while points leaders Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot in their respective classes on Saturday at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Ashley…
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It's a Maple Grove Raceway sellout on Saturday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

For the third straight season, NHRA and officials at Maple Grove Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
14 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Maple Grove Raceway
Historic Maple Grove Raceway featured an overflow crowd during two rounds of qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, as the passionate fanbase in the area continued to pack the historic facility to open the six-race NHRA Countdown to the…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of Pro qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
14 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Cory Reed
Pro Stock Q3 The sun is beating on the racing surface, and hello, Alan Prusiensky! The longtime Pro Stock racer comes up to make his first pass of the weekend and lays down a long, smoky burnout. His pass is easy and he shuts off early, and he's…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Day two at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has arrived, and two final qualifying rounds will set the field. Who will be left outside? Who will gain valuable bonus points? It matters to the max at this, the first race of the 2024 Mission Foods NHRA Countdown to the Championship
14 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Maple Grove Raceway
The first day of qualifying for the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals brought warmer temps than we're used to here at Maple Grove Raceway, but as the sun set during the second session, it was a free for all as crew chiefs were working to make the…
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