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Antron Brown, Bob Tasca, Troy Coughlin Jr, & Joey Gladstone bring the heat to Topeka

Tasca, Coughlin, and Gladstone unleash a get-wins-quick scheme on the competition, while Brown scores his first win as team owner at the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor.
14 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Antron Brown, Bob Tasca, Troy Coughlin Jr, and Joey Gladstone bring the heat in Topeka
The Topeka heat meant this Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor wasn't the record-breaking event it’s been in the past, but the racing was some of the best we've seen all year. The level of competition sets the stage for an incredible 2022…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. Updated throughout the day.
14 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes from the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Top Fuel Rd. 1 Number 11 qualifier Antron Brown advanced over Brittany Force in round one when both cars lost a cylinder, but Brown was able to hold on longer. …
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Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor Sunday preview

The weekend's heat only made the competition more intense at Heartland Motorsports Park.
14 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor Sunday preview
During Saturday’s qualifying at the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor, where air temperatures were likened to the surface of the sun, man and machine coped with the heat in preparation for race day. Today's competitive matchups were…
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Salinas, Tasca, Anderson and Gladstone retain number-one qualifying positions going into Sunday

During Saturday’s qualifying from the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor, where air temperatures were likened to the surface of the sun, man and machine coped with the heat in preparation for race day.
13 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Salinas, Tasca, Anderson and Gladstone retain their number-one qualifying positions going into raceday
Race cars are built to battle heat in all its forms. With horsepower comes an inferno that must be channeled into race-winning work. On days like Saturday’s qualifying from the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented by PetArmor, we see that NHRA race…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor Saturday preview

Prepare for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to bring the heat to Topeka today for day two of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park.
13 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor Saturday preview
It’s Saturday, the second day of qualifying from the 2022 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor race. Prepare for the heat of the day to bring with it qualifying action twice as intense. Teams will work hard to reshuffle Friday evening’s…
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Mike Salinas, Bob Tasca III, Greg Anderson and Joey Gladstone top qualifying fields in Topeka

Topeka's House of Speed hosted all four NHRA Pro Classes for the first time in 25 years and Salinas, Tasca, Anderson, and Gladstone took the No. 1 qualifying spots in their respective classes on a hot afternoon at the Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmors at Heartland Motorsports Park.
12 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Mike Salinas, Bob Tasca III, Greg Anderson and Joey Gladstone top qualifying fields in Topeka
Friday evening's qualifying got better by the second as the conditions improved and the speeds increased at the 2022 …
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Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor Friday preview

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Heartland Motorsports Park's House of Speed for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Mod, and Lucas Oil sportsman drag racing.
12 Aug 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor Friday preview
The NHRA has returned to Topeka's House of Speed, which this weekend also becomes the home of Speed for All. As in all professional classes of NHRA racing:  Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Star, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. As an added bonus,…
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Schumacher, Coughlin score upset wins; Hight remains hot as weather in Seattle

Tony Schumacher and Troy Coughlin Jr. pulled off stunning final-round upsets to win in Top Fuel and Pro Stock at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals and were joined by red-hot Robert Hight, who won again in Funny Car.
31 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Winners
Tony Schumacher and Troy Coughlin Jr. pulled off stunning final-round upsets to win in Top Fuel and Pro Stock at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals and were joined by red-hot Robert Hight, who won again in Funny Car, on a wild and warm Sunday…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Updated throughout the day.
31 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Low qualifier Brittany Force advanced easily over Jim Maroney, putting the event sponsor’s car into the second round with the best run of the weekend and — under the event’s best conditions, a…
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Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday preview

The famed NHRA Western Swing will come to its conclusion today without another sweep, but that’s not to say that a number of teams haven’t met their goals heading into eliminations day at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
31 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Northwest Nationals
The famed NHRA Western Swing will come to its conclusion today without another sweep, but that’s not to say that a number of teams haven’t met their goals. Top Fuel low qualifier Brittany Force’s and her Flav-R-Pac team have sown incredible…
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Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Greg Anderson top qualifying fields in Seattle

Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson locked down the No. 1 qualifying spots in their respective classes on a hot afternoon at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle.
30 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, and Greg Anderson locked down the No. 1 qualifying spots in their respective classes on a hot afternoon at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. After smoking the tires on…
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Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday preview

It’ll be another warm day at Pacific Raceways for Day 2 of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals with temperatures again predicted to be in the mid-90s and two qualifying sessions scheduled to set the fields for Sunday’s eliminations.
30 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
It’ll be another warm day at Pacific Raceways for Day 2 of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals with temperatures again predicted to be in the mid-90s at an event that some racers have jokingly dubbed “the North Sweat Nationals.” Two…
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Torrence, Tasca, and Enders beat the heat to lead Friday fields in Seattle

Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, and Erica Enders raced to the No. 1 qualifying spots Friday as Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to Pacific Raceways for the first time since 2019 at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
29 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence, Bob Tasca III, and Erica Enders raced to the No. 1 qualifying spots Friday as the thunder and fury of the Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to Pacific Raceways for the first time since 2019 at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest…
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Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview

It's been three years since the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has competed at Pacific Raceways, and there are a lot of win-hungry racers looking to once again make their mark on the Great Northwest on the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
28 Jul 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
The last time that the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series pulled into Pacific Raceways for the final event of the Western Swing, it was 2019. That was just days before John Force would record his milestone 150th career win and before Top Fuel…
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Every final round of the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

From Super Stock, to Pro Stock, to Top Fuel and every class in between. See every final round from the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver
27 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Super Gas winner Kris Whitfield
 
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The balance of power has shifted: Gladstone, Enders, Tasca, and Force win Sonoma

Four first-time Sonoma winners take home the Wallys at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
24 Jul 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
The balance of power has shifted: Gladstone, Enders, Tasca, and Force win Sonoma
Four. First. Time. Winners. Racing in Sonoma is never better than at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, and for the four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racers who won today, this track will forever hold a special place in their hearts.…
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Sunday news and notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
24 Jul 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Sunday news and notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The weather that makes it so pleasant to see a race in Sonoma is also the weather that causes crew chiefs to scramble on Sunday mornings. The first round of Top Fuel racing began with the cool, dense air caused by the fog that fills these hills in…
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Sunshine, sea level, and speed: Sampey, Enders, Pruett and Hight claim top spots in Sonoma

If Sonoma Raceway isn’t drag racing’s perfect location during the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, you could certainly see it from here.
23 Jul 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Sunshine, sea level, and speed: Sampey, Enders, Hight and Pruett claim top spots in Sonoma
The second stop on the NHRA Western Swing tour is seductive. It brings world-class facilities, together with the potential for record-setting performances and near-perfect weather on the outskirts of a destination vacation that everyone in the…
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Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Troy Coughlin Jr, and Steve Johnson pour on the power in Sonoma

After the first qualifying session, your provisional No. 1 qualifiers will head into Sunday with e.t.s that may be tough to beat — unless a cold front moves in off the Bay.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Leah Pruett Number one qualifier in Sonoma
The Pro session began with Pro Stock Motorcycle, and the starting line was busy with some coaching and last-minute thrashing out of Matt Smith Racing.  Angie Smith’s bike appeared to struggle with the external starter, as had Jiana Evaristo (…
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Sneak peek! Stock Eliminator qualifying from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

See many of the Stock Eliminators make their first qualifying run at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Watch the first Stock Eliminator qualifying session from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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Mile-High magic for Denver champions Pruett, Hight, Hartford and Smith

Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith kick off the annual Western Swing with convincing wins at Bandimere Speedway.
17 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver winners
A Western Swing sweep is perhaps the most elusive prize in all of Camping World NHRA championship drag racing and following the final rounds of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, only Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt…
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Sunday news and notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Updated throughout the day.
17 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
On Saturday, final eliminations for the popular Mile-High No Time/Big Tire Shootout was held and Lance Knigge emerged the winner with his turbocharged ’67 Chevy II. The event, presented by PSCA and sponsored by Pit Mat USA,…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday preview

It’s race day at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals and every driver in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series has their eyes set on winning the first stop on the annual Western Swing.
17 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
It’s race day at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals and every driver in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing series has their eyes set on winning the first stop on the annual Western Swing. Those who would appear best poised for…
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Force, Hagan, Stanfield, and Smith lead the way in Denver

A lot changed during on Saturday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals including the low qualifier in Top Fuel as Brittany Force took the top spot while Friday leaders Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) held on to lead their respective classes.
16 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
A lot changed during on Saturday at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals including the low qualifier in Top Fuel as Brittany Force took the top spot while Friday leaders Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview

Friday night qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is usually one of the highlights of any season and this year’s edition did not disappoint. The packed house at Bandimere Speedway witnessed an awesome display of horsepower including low qualifying efforts by Tony Stewart Racing teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan in Top Fuel and Funny Car, as well as stellar performances by Pro Stock provisional low qualifier Aaron Stanfield and Matt Smith, who set the track record in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
16 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
Friday night qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is usually one of the highlights of any season and this year’s edition did not disappoint. The packed house at Bandimere Speedway witnessed an awesome display of horsepower…
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Night moves: Pruett, Hagan, Stanfield, and Smith lead Friday qualifiers under the lights in Denver

When it comes to must-see events in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, not much can compare to nighttime qualifying runs at the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
15 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Leah Pruett
When it comes to must-see events in the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, not much can compare to nighttime qualifying runs at the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals in Denver. On Friday, Bandimere Speedway was especially kind to Tony…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Friday preview

Beautiful and breathtaking are the words most often used to describe Bandimere Speedway, the home of this week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-Hight Nationals. Challenging and tricky are two others that come to mind when NHRA racers discuss what it takes to compete in the thin Rocky Mountain air at Bandimere Speedway, which sits more than 5,800 feet above sea level.
12 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Denver
Beautiful and breathtaking are the words most often used to describe Bandimere Speedway, the home of this week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-Hight Nationals. Challenging and tricky are two others that come to mind when NHRA racers discuss what it…
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Every final round of the 2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

07 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
2022 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Matthew Cummings
 
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Every final round of the 2022 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

07 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Every final round of the 2022 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
 
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Five things we learned at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The summer season for the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in full swing so we’ve already learned a lot this year. Then again, information is limitless so there’s always room for more knowledge and what better place to expand your mind than the fan-friendly environment of Summit Motorsports Park. Here's five big things we learned in Norwalk.
27 Jun 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Amgelle Sampey
The summer season for the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is in full swing so we’ve already learned a lot this year. Then again, information is limitless so there’s always room for more knowledge and what better place to expand your mind…
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