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Force, Prock, Reed, Herrera lead opening-day qualifying in Las Vegas

Brittany Force, Austin Prock, Cory Reed, and Gaige Herrera have a Happy Halloween in Las Vegas as provisional qualifying leaders at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
31 Oct 2025
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Brittany Force
Making her last appearance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force made the fastest run in track history on Friday, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals…
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Legendary team owner Black honored at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

On Friday at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, officials at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NHRA unveiled a tribute to Las Vegas-area legendary Pro Stock team owner Ken Black, who recently passed away. The return road in front of the left-side grandstands was officially christened "Ken Black Way,"
31 Oct 2025
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Ken Black
On Friday at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, officials at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NHRA unveiled a fitting tribute to Las Vegas-area businessman and legendary Pro Stock team owner Ken Black, who recently passed away. The return…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday of the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
31 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak makes first pass at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection

31 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
News
2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak
From under a black costume of stealth at midday on Halloween, Dodge served the crowd at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway the first-ever public launch of the 2026 Charger Drag Pak. No lights. No clocks. No numbers to chase. Just raw race Hemi…
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Nearly three decades after his debut, Pro Stock is still fun for Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Jeg Coughlin Jr. is nearing 500 races behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car and he remains as competitive as ever. More importantly, he's still having fun in one of drag racing's most competitive classes.
31 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jeg Coiughlin
A lot has changed in the drag racing world in the last three decades, especially in the Pro Stock class, where technology has been known to move at light speed. One thing that has been almost a constant over the years is the presence of Jeg Coughlin…
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Halloween weekend sale: Get 15% off select NHRA national event tickets

Here’s a deal that’s almost too scary-good to believe. Get 15% off on tickets to the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Halloween Weekend sale.
31 Oct 2025
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Halloween sale
Here’s a deal that’s almost too scary to believe. Get 15% off on tickets to the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Halloween Weekend sale through Sunday.Pick from these…
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Friday News and Notes from the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
31 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Friday notes
 Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1Coming into the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, Richard Gadson leads his Vance & Hines teammate Gaige Herrera by 72 points. Herrera picked up three bonus…
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2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection makes world debut

Dodge revealed an all-new supercharged Hemi-powered Charger race car at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, powered by Direct Connection to push the very limits of performance in Factory Stock Showdown
31 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
News
2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection makes world debut
Drag racing has always rewarded the bold. And today, Dodge just staked a massive claim on the future of Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown with an announcement that bridges 60 years of Hemi history with the edge of modern muscle. Meet the 2026…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Friday preview

The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will reach the penultimate round with this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In order to follow the action live or at home, here is all the info you'll need.
31 Oct 2025
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals
There is a chance that one or more NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro champs will be crowned during this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.After each of the incoming…
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Reigning world champ Gaige Herrera heads to Las Vegas with a sense of urgency

It’s an entirely different situation for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera this year heading to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
30 Oct 2025
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Gaige Herrera
It’s an entirely different situation for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera this year heading to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.The past two seasons,…
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Beckman looks for first Las Vegas win in nearly 20 years in loaded Vegas field

It’s been nearly 20 years since Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman claimed a win at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he's ready to finish the season strong at this weekend’s 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
30 Oct 2025
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Jack Beckman
With two more events on the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman is ready to finish the season strong at this weekend’s 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip…
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Five spooky moments from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The NHRA tour always rolls into Las Vegas on Halloween weekend late each season, so we thought it was time to take a peek into the past and find some of the spookiest rides racers have taken at this amazing facility with championships on the line.
29 Oct 2025
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Five spooky moments
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Massive list of title contenders remain for Congruity NHRA Pro Mod finale

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series closes its 2025 season this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and with a bevy of championship contenders, it will be a frenetic and intense fight to the finish to determine this year’s world champion.
29 Oct 2025
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Billy Banaka
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series closes its 2025 season this weekend at The Strip Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and with a bevy of championship contenders, it will be a frenetic and intense fight to the finish to determine this year’s world…
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Shawn Langdon ready to be aggressive to stay in title hunt in Las Vegas

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon is headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection with a singular focus, and that’s winning for the fourth time this season.
29 Oct 2025
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Shawn Langdon
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon is headed to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection with a singular focus, and that’s winning for the fourth time this season.The past…
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Tricky Tipster, Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection

Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the favorites to win this week's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
29 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will head to Las Vegas this weekend for the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection. As the penultimate round in the 20-race series, there is a chance that the championships will be…
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Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award coming to Friday qualifying in Las Vegas

During this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection, Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service will offer a special bonus for the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle during the second qualifying session, which is slated to start at 3 p.m. PT on Friday.
29 Oct 2025
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Ted Wiens
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will offer even more incentive for drivers in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.NHRA officials announced today that Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service will offer a special bonus for the low qualifier in Top Fuel, Funny…
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Justin Ashley, Mike Stavrinos discuss championship strategy heading to Vegas

Top Fuel championship contender Justin Ashley joins WFO Radio before the penultimate race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Series season. Ashley shares the details of the crew chief changes at his Scag Top Fuel team. Also Pro Mod racer Mike Stavrinos discusses his pursuit of the world championship.
28 Oct 2025
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WFO
 Top Fuel championship contender Justin Ashley joins WFO Radio before the penultimate race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Ashley shares the details of the crew chief changes at his Scag Top Fuel team following the…
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Talking championship battles with Tony Pedregon and the future with Josh Hart

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon breaks down the championship battles in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories, and Josh Hart comes on to talk about his future at John Force Racing, dominating the headlines, and more.
28 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon joins the show to break down the championship battles in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories, and Josh Hart comes on to talk about his future at…
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Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection? Check out our event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
28 Oct 2025
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Event guide
 DODGE NHRA NEVADA NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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Bradenton Motorsports Park undergoes extensive renovations

Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTube star Cleetus McFarland.
27 Oct 2025
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Bradenton Motorsports Park
Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTube star Cleetus…
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Pro Stock newcomer Matt Latino in the mix for NHRA Rookie of the Year

When it comes to selecting the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Rookie of the Year, it might be wise not to overlook first-year Pro Stock racer Matt Latino.
27 Oct 2025
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Matt Latino
It has been an incredible season for second-generation drag racer Matt Latino. This year has been about learning how to drive an extremely finicky Pro Stock car, but it has also been a year of learning how to adapt, promote, and stand his ground in…
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Coming soon: Salute NHRA's 75th Anniversary with these historical books

To commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary in 2026, NHRA has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward. Sign up now for notifications and more information.
27 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Books
To help celebrate and commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the…
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Kelly Harper back in the Top Fuel cockpit for Paton Racing at Nevada Nationals

Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
27 Oct 2025
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Kelly Harper
Sportsman racer Kelly Harper will once again be at the helm of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster for this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.Harper, who made his NHRA Top Fuel debut at this event back in 2023, is…
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California Hot Rod Reunion: Where speed never ages

The first day of the 2025 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports featuring Nitro Revival reminded everyone why this event is more than just a race weekend — it’s a return to the roots of what hot rodding truly means.
25 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
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California Hot Rod Reunion: Where speed never ages
At the legendary Famoso Dragstrip where nitromethane has perpetuated power and legends echo through the staging lanes, the opening Friday crowd proved once again that nostalgia is not about…
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Pete Kaiser, Jon Capps lead winners at California Hot Rod Reunion

Pete Kaiser and Jon Capps led the list of winners as the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series wrapped up its 2025 schedule with the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations.
25 Oct 2025
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CHRR
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports:NOSTALGIA TOP FUELPete Kaiser, Merced, Calif., '20 Bowen, 5.720, 259.44  …
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Payne, Whiteley collect Regional Top Alcohol victories at Firebird Fall Shootout

Madison Payne and Annie Whiteley scored victories at Firebird Motorsports Park with the 2nd annual Firebird Fall Shootout.
25 Oct 2025
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D7
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Second annual Firebird Fall Shootout:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERMadison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.230, 278.40  def. Anthony…
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Dave Connolly back behind the wheel in Pro Stock for NHRA Nevada Nationals

Championship crew chief Dave Connolly, a 26-time Pro Stock winner from behind the wheel, will slide into the seat of a KB Titan Racing Chevrolet Camaro to join the quarter-mile throwdown for the last two events of the season.
24 Oct 2025
Kelly Wade
News
Dave Connolly
The 2025 season of NHRA's Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is drawing to a close, and as the Countdown to the Championship clock ticks down, the battle for the series title is at full roar. Adding fuel to the fire, the Pro Stock field at the…
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NHRA Silly Season 2025 is off to an early and wild start, with more to come

Silly Season is an annual offseason motorsports ritual in which drivers, crew chiefs, and sponsors are in motion from team to team in advance of the next year, but Silly Season 2025 is already in full swing in the NHRA, as Brian Lohnes recaps here.
24 Oct 2025
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Silly Season
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Tuning veteran Jason McCulloch heads to Scag Top Fuel team

Co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to join the championship-contending Scag Top Fuel team, effective immediately.
23 Oct 2025
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Jason McCulloch
As Josh Hart continues to make moves to improve his drag racing future, he is also working with current teammates to ensure their futures are also secure. Today it was announced that co-crew chief Jason McCulloch will be leaving Josh Hart Racing to…
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Wayne Delmonte and Lebanon Valley still going strong together

Lebanon Valley Speedway opened in 1953 and expanded to include the dragstrip a decade later. While track manager Wayne DelMonte can’t claim to have been there since day one, he can claim more than 35 years of the track’s history, beginning in the mid-1980s.
23 Oct 2025
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Lebanon Valley
Lebanon Valley Speedway opened in 1953 and expanded to include the dragstrip a decade later. While track manager Wayne DelMonte can’t claim to have been there since day one, he can claim more than 35 years of the track’s history, beginning in the…
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