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Payne, Bellemeur, Lane lead winners at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Madison Payne, Sean Bellemeur, and Cody Lane led the list of winners at the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
08 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Madison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.247, 273.50  …
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
08 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
Feature
NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4
  Join us for an exciting Friday lineup at the 2024 SEMA Show, packed with automotive experts, industry leaders, and racing champions. Kicking off at 10:00 AM, we’ll hear from Chris Harris of the African American Automotive…
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Schedule released for action-packed 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
08 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country. The 2025 NHRA…
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FallNationals, JEGS Allstars coverage highlight new National Dragster issue

The November 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with coverage from crucial events on both the national and divisional series, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
07 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Cover 11
READ THE ISSUE The November 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with coverage from crucial events on both…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
07 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
Feature
NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3
Today's SEMA Stage schedule brings together an impressive lineup of automotive industry experts, racing legends, and innovators. Starting at 9:00 AM with Lonnie Grim and moving through to 2:45 PM with George Kook Jr., attendees can expect…
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Prescott Raceway joins NHRA member track family in Division 4

Prescott Raceway, located just outside of Prescott, Ark., has joined the network of NHRA member tracks within the NHRA’s South Central Division.
07 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Prescott Raceway
Prescott Raceway has joined the network of NHRA member tracks within the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Located just outside of Prescott, Ark., Prescott Raceway has been a standout venue for grassroots drag racing since it opened in…
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Two years ago, Gaige Herrera was a relative unknown; now he's a champion

Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway two years ago.
06 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Gaige Herrera
Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
06 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
Feature
NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2
Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. The 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be no different, as the NHRA Stage, hosted by NHRA on FOX personalities…
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Watch the Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event from Las Vegas free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finale from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 7 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finale from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are Moser, Strange,…
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Cornwell Tools will sponsor Austin Prock/JFR Funny Car full time in 2025

After earlier announcing its sponsorship of the NHRA U.S. Nationals and continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools has announced the full-season sponsorship of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Austin Prock in 2025.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Austin Prock
After earlier announcing its sponsorship of the NHRA U.S. Nationals and continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools has announced the full-season sponsorship of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Austin Prock in…
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Greg Stanfield to race Pro Stock with Elite Motorsports beginning in 2025

Longtime NHRA drag racer and newly crowned Factory X world champion Greg Stanfield will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025 under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield. 
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Greg Stanfield
Longtime NHRA drag racer and newly crowned Factory X world champion Greg Stanfield will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025 under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield.  Greg…
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VP Racing Fuels named Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting in 2025 season

VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
VP Racing
VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement. As part of a multi…
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Cornwell Quality Tools named title sponsor of NHRA U.S. Nationals

Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the new title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, as part of an exciting multiyear agreement that includes Cornwell Quality Tools continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA.
05 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
U.S. Nationals
Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the new title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, as part of an exciting multiyear agreement that includes Cornwell Quality Tools continuing as the…
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas

The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
05 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas
The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race. THE FORCE IS STRONG We can’t…
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Johnny Pluchino wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock title in Las Vegas

04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
125:52
Johnny Pluchino locked up the inaugural title in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock series by qualifying for the Las Vegas event. He then went on to win the final round over Randi Lyn Butner, 6.300 to 6.437. 
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Force breaks drought as she and Prock double; Stanfield, Herrera also get wins

Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force won for the first time in 39 races at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals as she was joined in victory by Funny Car teammate Austin Prock, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera.
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force won for the first time in 39 races on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, defeating reigning world champion Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA…
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Boychuk scores first win in Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series in Las Vegas

Tim Boychuk and the Happy Hour team collected their first win in the Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series by defeating heavily favored No. 1 qualifier Shane Westerfield in the final round when Westerfield had to abort his pass early. Boychuk steamed to a solid 1,000-foot clocking of 4.85 to seal the win.
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Sean Bellemeur

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Sean Bellemeur defeated Maddi Gordon in the delayed final of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. The final took place in round two of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals where, by happenstance, they also were paired. Both cars shook the…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
117:49
With his milestone 25th career win, Shawn Cowie jumped into the favorite’s role to win the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship, completing his race weekend with a final-round victory over outgoing world champ Julie Nataas, who lost traction…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Comp champion Taylor Chomiski

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
202:23
A day after runner-upping in the RoofTec Comp Clash, Taylor Chomiski went the distance in the main event, wheeling his Cip1 Cobalt to an easy final-round win, his first in national event competition, after Scott Linder fouled.
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Super Stock champion Brett Speer

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Brett Speer won his sixth national event title, and his first outside of Brainerd, when he stopped championship contender Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. in the delayed final round. Speer made his best run in the final with a .003 light and a 10.306 on his 10.29…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Stock champion Joe Sorensen

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
169:11
Joe Sorensen scored a clutch win that may well lead to the world championship in Stock after he defeated Chad Langdon in a heads-up F/SA final, 11.161 to 11.267. Sorenson has won three events in six finals this season and has topped the 700-point…
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Meziere, Merrill, Hoefer, Paulson, Leon win Summit National Championships

Zach Meziere, Alvie Merrill, C.W. Hoefer, James Paulson and Omar Leon were crowned Summit E.T. Racing Series national champions on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 
04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Summit National Championships
Zach Meziere, Alvie Merrill, C.W. Hoefer, James Paulson and Omar Leon were crowned Summit E.T. Racing Series national champions on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Each of the five champions crowned in Super Pro, Pro E.T.,…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Super Comp champion Michael Handras

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Michael Handras collected his third career win and his first west of the Mississippi when he defeated third-generation racer Toby Payne in the final round, which was contested a week later at the Division 7 finale in Las Vegas.
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Josh Dalrymple

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:50
Josh Dalrymple scored his first win in Super Gas and the second of his career, winning a double-breakout bout with Rodger Sauder, 10.019 to 10.008 on the 10.05 altitude index.
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Jordan Lazic follows Pro Mod world championship with win at Las Vegas

A day after winning the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Jordan Lazic won in the final round on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jordan Lazic
A day after winning the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Jordan Lazic finished off the 2024 season on an incredible note, winning in the final round on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor…
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Cowie, Gordon win delayed Firebird Fall Shootout Top Alcohol finals

Shawn Cowie and Maddi Gordon collected wins in the weather-delayed final rounds from the Pacific Division Firebird Fall Shootout, which were contested during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.:
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Shawn Cowie
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Inaugural Firebird Fall Shootout, completed during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie,…
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Monday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from Monday final eliminations at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
And we're back ... Welcome to an unusual Monday completion of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Action ended abruptly last night with Doug Kalitta's catastrophic rear-end failure in the left lane in the semifinals of Top Fuel. While all…
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Cowie, Sorenson score championship-critical wins in Las Vegas

Several drivers made big moves toward potential world championships at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, including Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie and Stock victor Joe Sorenson.
03 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Shawn Cowie
With his milestone 25th career win, Shawn Cowie jumped into the favorite’s role to win the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship, completing his race weekend with a final-round victory over outgoing world champ Julie Nataas, who lost traction…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals will complete on Monday in Las Vegas

Due to weather and unfavorable track conditions following a lengthy cleanup after an on-track incident, the conclusion of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be completed on Monday.
03 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
LVMS
Due to weather and unfavorable track conditions following a lengthy cleanup after an on-track incident, the conclusion of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be completed on Monday. Gates…
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