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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals to complete on Monday at Maple Grove Raceway

Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway.
17 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chad Green
Due to inclement weather, the semifinals and finals of Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals have been postponed to Monday at Maple Grove Raceway. Action will begin at 10 a.m. ET with the completion of the semifinals in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday News and Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
17 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Tony Schumacher
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters take to the track in the coolest conditions of the weekend. Defending event champion Austin Prock is ousted by the driver who has claimed the most Top Fuel wins in Reading – Tony Schumacher (he’s won here five…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has already been a riveting affair as drivers launch into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway offered a receptive racetrack that hosted career-best runs and track records, and Sunday is slated to bring more of the same.
17 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Maple Grove Raceway
This weekend’s 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals has already been a riveting event as drivers in four professional categories launch into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway offered a receptive racetrack that…
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Tasca, Ashley, Enders, and Herrera rise to the top in front of a sellout crowd

The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and tension is high at Maple Grove Raceway after two incredible days of qualifying. With an early Sunday start, the first of six championship Sundays is laid out to be a battle royale.
16 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is the first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and tension is already high at Maple Grove Raceway as drivers have battled through two incredible days of qualifying. With an early start, the…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

After a spectacular first day of qualifying at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, it looks to be a stellar Saturday at historic Maple Grove Raceway. Friday’s provisional low qualifiers intend to defend their lofty positions, but they’ve got a slew of competitors breathing down their necks. Saturday will determine low qualifiers and ladders at the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
16 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Maple Grove Raceway
After a spectacular first day of qualifying at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, drivers, teams, and fans are fired up for a stellar Saturday at historic Maple Grove Raceway. Friday’s provisional low qualifiers intend to defend their lofty…
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Ashley, Tasca, Enders, and Herrera on top on day one at Maple Grove Raceway

The first day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals came with blue skies, pleasing temperatures, and a fast racetrack that allowed extraordinary runs. Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera were able to take best advantage and make early moves at the first of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
15 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
The first day of the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals came with blue skies, pleasing temperatures, and a fast racetrack that allowed extraordinary runs for championship contenders and beyond. Justin Ashley, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Gaige…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship has arrived. Intensity is at a season-high as drivers across four professional categories look to make a strong step in the first of six playoff races, the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
15 Sep 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Maple Grove Raceway
The first race of the 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship has arrived as the Camping World Drag Racing Series pulls into Maple Grove Raceway for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. The intensity is at a season-high as drivers across four…
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Brown, Capps, and Smith successfully defend Indy titles; Hartford scores his first

Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Matt Smith successfully defended their 2022 Indy titles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle while Matt Hartford earned his first Pro Stock victory at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
Winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is a dream come true for every drag racer and the only thing that beats an Indy victory is multiple Indy victories. Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Matt Smith know that feeling well as they each…
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Monday News and Notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from raceday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday News and Notes
  Two-time Indy Top Fuel champ Shawn Langdon kicked off his pursuit of a third crown with a cylinder-dropping 3.80 that was enough to get around two-time Indy Top Alcohol Dragster winner Josh Hart’s troubled pass. "We…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

04 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Indy
For NHRA racers and fans, today is arguably the most important day of the year as champions will be crowned at the sport’s landmark event, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Lives will be changed forever as 16 champions are crowned,…
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Robert Hight claims big payday in Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout

Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round for the $80,000 payday.
03 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight’s team has dominated Funny Car performance for the first three days on the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and that extended into Sunday’s Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout where he defeated Matt Hagan in the final round…
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Torrence, Hight, Hartford, and Herrera lead the way into Monday's Indy finals

There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday.
03 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
There were few changes on Sunday as Saturday low qualifiers Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera now look to capture Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals titles on Monday. Torrence, who has qualified in the top four at the…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory Stock classes and the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car Callout event.
03 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
U.S. Nats
Sunday’s schedule for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is jam packed with two more rounds of professional qualifying, the continuation of eliminations in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing series as well as FuelTech Pro Mod and FlexJet Factory…
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Force, Ashley, Stanfield, Herrera win final Mission NHRA Challenge at Indy

Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the bonus event in Indy.
02 Sep 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
John Force
Funny Car legend John Force claimed his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, defeating back-to-back world champ Ron Capps in the final round on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as part of this weekend’s 69th annual…
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Hight blasts to FC lead; Friday leaders Torrence, Hartford and Herrera hang on

Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Robert Hight
Robert Hight made a dramatic leap to the top of the Funny Car field on the day’s final qualifying session at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, and is joined upon the provisional pole position by Friday leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel),…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, catching all of the action on and off the racetrack
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Preparing for Saturday's two qualifying runs 55
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Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout choices set stage for Sunday race

For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree turned green.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout
For the second straight year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, the Pep Boys NHRA Allstar Funny Car Callout will take center stage and, for the second straight year, low seed Robert Hight shook up the callouts from the time the Tree…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday/Mission Challenge preview

Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping World classes.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
Saturday has dawned bright and beautiful again at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the world's biggest drag race kicks into another gear with an action-packed day of more Sportsman eliminations and two more rounds of qualifying in the Camping…
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Comella continues Dodge Hemi Challenge domination with third straight title

Steve Comella returned to the winner’s circle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the third straight season in the Dodge Hemi Challenge.
01 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Comella
For the last eight years, Jimmy Daniels and Steve Comella have practically owned the Dodge Hemi Challenge as they have combined to win seven of the last eight specialty events held each year at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indy.…
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Thomas collects $30,000 payday in Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash

Don Thomas claimed a huge victory in the inaugural Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash on Friday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Thomas defeated Chase Williams in the all-dragster final and, from a total purse of $50,000, collected a cool $30,000 for the win.
01 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Don Thomas
Don Thomas claimed a huge victory in the inaugural Rooftec NHRA Competition Eliminator Cash Clash on Friday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Thomas defeated Chase Williams in the all-dragster final and, from a total purse of $50,000,…
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Torrence, Tasca, Hartford, and Herrera lead first-day qualifiers at Indy

Pro qualifying for the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is underway and Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, Gaige Herrera currently lead the way
01 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Pro qualifying for the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals is underway and Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, Matt Hartford, Gaige Herrera currently lead the way. Torrence, who sits second in points, still has a shot at overhauling…
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Capps claims win No. 75; Brown and Glenn also score crucial Brainerd victories

Ron Capps joined an exclusive fraternity with his 75th NHRA national event title while Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also collected pro titles at the Luas Oil NHRA Nationals.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps joined an exclusive fraternity with his 75th NHRA national event title while Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also collected pro titles at the Luas Oil NHRA Nationals. Capps has had a long love affair with Brainerd Int’l Raceway and it’s…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the :Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Antron Brown
It took just one pair for the difference in air and track conditions between qualifying and eliminations to become apparent as Mike Salinas made what was then the quickest run of the weekend with a 3.726 at 335.32 mph in his win…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

After two fascinating days of professional qualifying, the fields are set for today’s final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
The final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals promises to be quite different from the first three as Satuday’s warm summer-like temperatures have been replaced by cool Fall air at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. The change in temperature, more than 20-…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles go to first-time winners Brown, Hight, and Enders

The latest round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place on Saturday in Brainerd where Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Erica Enders became first-time winners.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Antron Brown
This season, a victory in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge has become a source of pride for NHRA drivers and in Brainerd, Antron Brown, Robert Hight and Erica Enders got a chance to join the growing roster of champions with wins in Top Fuel…
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Low qualifiers Ashley, Capps, and Anderson withstand the heat in Brainerd

Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson, finished qualifying as the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
The second day of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals presented a unique challenge for NHRA pro teams as the 70-degree temperatures from Friday were replaced by highs in the low 90s. To further complicate matters, the forecast for Sunday’s…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview

19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod…
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Kalitta, Capps, and Anderson grab early qualifying leads in Brainerd

Professional qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals kicked off on Friday where Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson emerged as the provisional leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
18 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Professional qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals kicked off on Friday where Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson emerged as the provisional leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Cool fall-like temperatures greeted the NHRA…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and a full roster of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing. The event will also feature the latest round of the Mission 2Fast2Tasty Challenge.
18 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brainerd
The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod…
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Ashley wins again, Tasca and Enders claim second victories on the season in Topeka

Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued an impressive run as he claimed his sixth win of the season, while Bob Tasca III and Erica Enders each claimed their second victories of the year at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
13 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Erica Enders, Bob Tasca III, and Justin Ashley
Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued his impressive 2023 season as he defeated defending world champion Brittany Force in the final round and picked up his sixth win of the year on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor…
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