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Rounding up the top 5 moments of Mark 'the Cowboy' Pawuk's career

Mark Pawuk has been racing in the NHRA for more than 40 years, first in Super Gas then Pro Stock, and, more recently, in Factory Stock, where he finally won his first world championship. Here's a look back at five great moments from "the Cowboy's" career.
06 Dec 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Top 5 Lists
Mark Pauwk
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NHRA welcomes Clinton Snead as Director of Engineering

Clinton Snead has been named the new NHRA Director of Engineering, returning to NHRA from Toyota Racing Development, where he served as senior engineer.
06 Dec 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Clinton Snead
Clinton Snead has been named the new NHRA Director of Engineering.  Snead returns to NHRA from Toyota Racing Development, where he served as senior engineer. He worked with Top Fuel and Funny Car teams to improve on-track performance, as…
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30, 2025, as NHRA celebrates 65 years of the historic race next season at the legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Fans can also see the return to four qualifying sessions for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
05 Dec 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
Tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which takes place March 27-30, 2025, as NHRA celebrates 65 years of the historic race next season at the legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. The Lucas Oil NHRA…
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Year-ending National Dragster issue recaps 2024 season, profiles champs

The NHRA National Dragster staff wraps up and recaps a thrilling 2024 NHRA season with a monster 244-page December issue packed with reflections and memories of the year.
05 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Issue 12
LOG IN TO READ THE NEW ISSUE The NHRA National Dragster staff wraps up and recaps a thrilling 2024 NHRA season with a monster 244-page December issue…
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Power moves and speculation: The 2024 Silly Season clutch locks up

We teased you, we told you, we reminded you, and still some of you refused to believe that the 2024 Silly Season would live up to the hype. As we’re still reasonably early into it, it’s already brought some fireworks to the sport and the eggnog is barely cold. 
05 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
Feature
Silly Season
  We teased you, we told you, we reminded you, and still some of you refused to believe that the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Silly Season would live up to the hype. As we’re still reasonably early into it, it’s already brought…
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NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Toy Drive united car enthusiasts for a cause

The NHRA Wally Parks Motorsports Museum teamed up with the California Highway Patrol Baldwin Park Division for the 2024 Twilight Cruise Night and Toy Drive.
04 Dec 2024
David Kennedy
Feature
NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Toy Drive United Car Enthusiasts for a Cause
This festive collaboration drew more than 100 classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars to Fairplex Gate 2 at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, Calif. The event, which ran from 2 to 7 p.m., celebrated car culture while giving back to the community.…
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10 unforgettable Sportsman moments from the 2024 season

Now an annual tradition, we've once again selected 10 unforgettable Sportsman racing moments from the recently completed 2024 NHRA Drag Racing season.
04 Dec 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, The Sports Report
Bo Butner
With thousands of racers and hundreds of events to choose from, it’s just about impossible to pick just 10 favorite moments from the recently completed 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but once again, we’ve managed to sift through an entire…
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Tony Stewart Racing Funny Car team announces 2025 crew chief lineup

Tony Stewart Racing has announced that Mike Knudsen has been promoted to crew chief on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car, with Phil Shuler joining the championship-winning team heading into 2025.
04 Dec 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tony Stewart Racing
Tony Stewart Racing has announced that Mike Knudsen has been promoted to crew chief on Matt Hagan’s Funny Car, with Phil Shuler joining the championship-winning team heading into 2025. Veteran co-crew chief Knudsen, who is getting promoted to…
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Life, liberty, and the pursuit of Pro Stock Motorcycle parity: What the numbers say

Of all the topics that got the drag racing populace fired up in 2024, the performance numbers and weight adjustments in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category were probably the most incendiary. But what does the data say? We've got the answers.
03 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
Behind the Numbers
Pro Stock Motorcycle parity
Of all the topics that got the drag racing populace fired up in 2024, the performance numbers and weight adjustments in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category were probably the most incendiary. The racers were pointed in their comments, and it got mildly…
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Young champions talk trials, triumph, and the future

Thomas Prock and Gaige Herrera join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster. The two who garnered championship honors in their respective roles and categories bring us inside their evolution in the sport, the work it took to earn their titles, and how 2025 is already shaping up before them.
03 Dec 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  Thomas Prock and Gaige Herrera join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster. The two who garnered championship honors in their respective roles and categories bring us inside their evolution in the…
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Another season, another record-breaking championship year for Gaige Herrera

Gaige Herrera rode his way to another dominant world championship run, again setting records, again reaching double-digit wins, and again remaining as the class of the category on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki.
03 Dec 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
2024 NHRA world champion
Gaige Herrera
A year ago, Gaige Herrera burst onto the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season full time, becoming something of a phenomenon in his first full season riding for the Vance & Hines team. Setting record after record, winning race after race, Herrera…
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NHRA on FOX Stage comes to PRI Show in Indianapolis

Live interviews, breaking news, and exclusive insights from the world of motorsports — Dec. 12-14, 2024 — live-streamed on YouTube and NHRA.com
02 Dec 2024
David Kennedy
Feature
The 2024 NHRA on FOX Stage comes to PRI Show in Indianapolis
  The 2024 NHRA on FOX Stage is making its way to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, bringing drag racing’s biggest names to Booth No. 7032 in the Yellow…
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Vegas Chainsaw: Austin Prock’s most perfect win was his final one in 2024

After Austin Prock's all-conquering season, how does one go about picking “the best” win? When you look at the car’s consistency and raw performance along with the handler’s job in the seat, those two elements converged in perfect fashion at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
02 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
Feature
Austin Prock
You know someone has had an incredible season in professional sports when it’s more fun to look at how great and all-conquering their victories were as opposed to the volume of their accumulation. In the case of Austin Prock and his entire John…
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Giving thanks

It’s the season of mindfulness and thankfulness and, despite a turkey tryptophan hangover, National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess carved out these succulent heapings of thankfulness for the year.
29 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Giving thanks
It’s the season of mindfulness and thankfulness, so I want in on the moment, too. Despite a turkey tryptophan hangover, I was able to pull myself to ol’ Lappy after dinner and carve out these succulent heapings of thankfulness. I’m…
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Happy Thanksgiving from NHRA

As the year comes to a close, the NHRA family extends heartfelt gratitude to our fans, racers, and sponsors who make this incredible journey possible.
28 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Happy Thanksgiving from NHRA
As the year comes to a close, the NHRA family extends heartfelt gratitude to our fans, racers, and sponsors who make this incredible journey possible. To our loyal fans, your energy and passion fuel the heart of NHRA. Whether you're cheering…
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Winner-take-all final round leads to Greg Anderson’s most meaningful title

Greg Anderson has enjoyed as much success as nearly everyone in NHRA history. But this year’s sixth Pro Stock world championship might have been the most meaningful accomplishment of his stellar career.
27 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
2024 NHRA world champion
Greg Anderson
Greg Anderson has enjoyed as much success as nearly everyone in NHRA history. But this year’s sixth Pro Stock world championship might have been the most meaningful accomplishment of his stellar career.   Anderson got the situation he longed…
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Antron Brown inspires with passionate Top Fuel championship speech

Some people ask, "Is Antron Brown really as gracious as he seems on TV?" The answer is no. He's even more gracious than he seems on TV! Hear him talk about his fourth world championship at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
27 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Antron Brown inspires with passionate Top Fuel Championship speech
Antron Brown took the stage at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony to deliver a rousing acceptance speech after clinching another Top Fuel championship. The celebrated racer, known for his determination and charismatic energy,…
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Prock brings the house down with emotional championship speech

First-time Funny Car champ Austin Prock capped a masterpiece season with a heartfelt tribute at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
27 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Austin Prock Brings the house down with emotional championship speech
Austin Prock delivered an unforgettable acceptance speech at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony after securing his first Funny Car world championship. Known for his fiery determination on the track, Prock showcased a softer,…
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Greg Anderson reflects on Pro Stock triumph at awards ceremony

After clinching a sixth Pro Stock world championship, veteran racer Greg Anderson shared his emotional journey to another championship victory.
27 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Greg Anderson reflects on Pro Stock triumph at Mission Foods NHRA Awards Show
Greg Anderson, a true legend in NHRA Pro Stock racing, took center stage at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony to deliver an inspiring championship acceptance speech. Having claimed yet another Pro Stock title in a career…
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Gaige Herrera clinches second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

Gaige Herrera dominated the season to claim back-to-back titles in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Hear who he credits with this accomplishment.
27 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gaige Herrera Clinches Second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
Gaige Herrera has secured his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, solidifying his place among the sport’s elite. Herrera’s dominant season was a master class in precision, power, and…
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Greg Anderson and Terry Vance join NHRA Insider podcast

Joining host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Greg Anderson talks about his sixth Pro Stock championship and Terry Vance discusses the present and future of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle.
27 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Greg Anderson and Terry Vance join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA.  For Anderson, his sixth championship may be the most satisfying and meaningful…
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Austin Prock left no doubt en route to dominant Funny Car championship

Making a dream a reality is never easy, but surrounded by family and a standout team, Funny Car’s Austin Prock lived out a lifelong aspiration during his dominant, championship-winning 2024 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
26 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
2024 NHRA world champion
Austin Prock
Making a dream a reality is never easy, but surrounded by family and a standout team, Funny Car’s Austin Prock lived out a lifelong aspiration during his dominant, championship-winning 2024 season in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.  …
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Billy Meyer caps first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars; marathon set for Saturday

The first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will wrap up with legendary Funny Car driver and Hall of Famer Billy Meyer as the special guest on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA’s FAST Channel, leading to a series marathon on Saturday.
26 Nov 2024
Billy Meyer
The first season of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will wrap up with legendary Funny Car driver and Hall of Famer Billy Meyer as the special guest on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. PT on the NHRA’s FAST Channel, leading to a…
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NHRA programs rewarded perfect performances at both ends of racetrack

It may be hard to be perfect, but don’t tell that to NHRA’s Sportsman racers, who flirt with perfection with regularity at both ends of the racetrack, and were rewarded by NHRA throughout the season for their accomplishments.
26 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Perfect
It may be hard to be perfect, but don’t tell that to NHRA’s Sportsman racers, who flirt with perfection with regularity at both ends of the racetrack. NHRA has two programs in place to reward perfection on the racetrack, the Trip Zip club for…
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A Top Fuel title won the hard way: The Countdown heroics of Antron Brown

A look at Antron Brown's 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, and understand how grit, guts, and determination earned him and his experienced team the NHRA Mission Foods Series trophy on a cool November Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
25 Nov 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
2024 NHRA world champion
Antron Brown
When Antron Brown climbed triumphantly out of his Top Fuel dragster after locking down the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world championship, it was one of the most memorable moments in a career full of them. The AB Motorsports…
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NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony: Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes and in front of the stage as the 2024 champions and top finishers were saluted at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
21 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

The 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals went into the history books with a record-breaking weekend packed with drama and performance, making it a race that experts and fans alike have quickly anointed as one of the best events in NHRA history. Here's a video look at the amazing weekend in Pomona.
21 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
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2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Julie Nataas

21 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
108:59
In her final race in the class before her planned move to Top Fuel next season, outgoing Top Alcohol Dragster world champ Julie Nataas defeated newly-crowned champ Shawn Cowie in the final round with a strong 5.18 pass.
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Jason McCulloch joins Josh Hart Racing in pursuit of Top Fuel championship

Josh Hart Racing has added Jason McCulloch as co-crew chief, joining veteran crew chief Ron Douglas moving into the 2025 NHRA season. McCulloch will be in the Brownsburg, Ind.-area shop starting immediately to work with Douglas on a plan of attack for the 2025 season.
21 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jason McCulloch
Josh Hart Racing has added Jason McCulloch as co-crew chief, joining veteran crew chief Ron Douglas moving into the 2025 NHRA season. McCulloch will be in the Brownsburg, Ind.-area shop starting immediately to work with Douglas on a plan of attack…
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Reliving the 2024 NHRA Finals, one of the greatest NHRA races ever

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you inside the incredible In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and all of the stories that helped to make it one of the greatest events in the history of drag racing.
20 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you inside the incredible In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and all of the stories that helped to make it one of the greatest events in the history of…
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