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Brainerd International Raceway completes track repaving project

Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.
23 Oct 2025
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Brainerd
Brainerd International Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, recently completed a major reinvestment project at the legendary facility, repaving the asphalt surface of the track.Ten years to the day of the last track-surface renovation and…
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NHRA Pro Mod Series set for 11 races in 2026 with added race in Norwalk

NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
23 Oct 2025
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Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced an additional race in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, pushing the season total to 11 events for the year with a stop at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.The fan-favorite category will…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series world championships on the line in Las Vegas

It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection.
22 Oct 2025
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NHRA Summit Racing Series
It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming Dodge NHRA Nevada…
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Lucas Oil Series championship picture coming into focus as season winds down

With just a handful of races remaining in the 2025 season, championships in nine Lucas Oil Series Sportsman categories are still up for grabs. Here is the latest on each battle.
22 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Kris Whitfield
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERReigning champ Shawn Cowie is the current leader in Top Alcohol Dragster, and it’s going to take quite a bit of work to unseat him. Cowie’s title defense has been more than respectable as he’s appeared in six…
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In-N-Out Burger turns 77

The legendary California burger chain shares a storied connection with the NHRA and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip — share that connection at the 2025 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, November 13-16, 2025
22 Oct 2025
David Kennedy
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In-N-Out Burger turns 77 today
October 22, 2025, marks In-N-Out Burger’s 77th birthday, and the NHRA is celebrating right alongside our longtime Southern California partner. The iconic burger brand that’s fueled generations of racers, fans…
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Buddy Hull set for return to racing at Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals

NHRA fan favorite Buddy Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals. Hull has been sidelined following a serious incident at the Sonoma Nationals in late July.
22 Oct 2025
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Buddy Hull
NHRA fan favorite Buddy Hull, driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, is set to return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, Oct. 3 –Nov. 2, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The second-year Funny…
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Odds updated for NHRA Mission Foods Professional championships

With two events remaining in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson are huge favorites to win championships.
22 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Odds updated for Mission Foods NHRA professional championships
With two events remaining in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson are huge favorites to win championships.NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the…
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Driven: Daniel Wilkerson, Part 2

Part 2 of the Driven feature with Daniel Wilkerson as he battles for his first career event win at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
21 Oct 2025
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Driven
Driven: Daniel Wilkerson, Part 2
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Richard Freeman talks Top Fuel, sponsors, and more; plus Spencer Hyde

On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.
21 Oct 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this high-octane episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Richard Freeman and Spencer Hyde join host Brian Lohnes to take a dive into the drag racing headlines.Freeman talks about all elements of the new Elite Motorsports…
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R+L Carriers signs multiyear deal as primary sponsor of Elite Motorsports Top Fueler

R+L Carriers has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that will be driven by motorsports legend Tony Stewart beginning in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
21 Oct 2025
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R+L Carriers
Elite Motorsports has announced that R+L Carriers, a global transportation provider designed to provide superior service at competitive pricing, has signed a multiyear deal to be the primary sponsor of the Elite Motorsports Top Fuel dragster that…
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Spencer Hyde making strong case for 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year

Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season in the Head Inc. Funny Car and is a frontrunner for the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year award.
20 Oct 2025
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Spencer Hyde
Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season. The Stratford, Ont., resident has proven himself to be a standout first-year driver, piloting the Head Inc. Funny Car owned and tuned by Hall of…
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Driven: Daniel Wilkerson

In the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature projects, follow behind the scenes with Funny Car racer Daniel Wikkerson as he competes at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
19 Oct 2025
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Bogan strikes twice at Rockingham Dragway Division 2 doubleheader

Monty Bogan dominated the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division doubleheader event at Rockingham Dragway, winning Comp at both events.
19 Oct 2025
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Division 2
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORMonty Bogan, Boiling Springs, S.C., '07 G5, F/EA, 8.603, 148.91  def.…
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Eckel, Doll, Oakes lead Division 1 winners at Cecil County Dragway event

Don Eckel, Allison Doll, and Shane Oakes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
18 Oct 2025
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Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORDon Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., '09 Pro Start, C/DA, 6.962, 190.46  def.…
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Mike Green announced as crew chief for Elite Motorsports Top Fuel team in 2026

Elite Motorsports has announced multi-championship crew chief Mike Green will lead their Top Fuel program beginning in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. Green will no longer be tuning this season for Scag Racing and driver Justin Ashley after being released by the team.
17 Oct 2025
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Mike Green
Elite Motorsports has announced multi-championship crew chief Mike Green will lead their Top Fuel program beginning in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. “We had conversations with a handful of potential crew chiefs over the…
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Statement from Scag Racing

17 Oct 2025
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Justin Ashley
Scag Racing would like to congratulate Tommy DeLago on being named our new Crew Chief. We will name an assistant crew chief in the near future after careful deliberation with team members. Our goal is to keep our entire team together as we continue…
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NHRA Breakfast at 2025 SEMA Show: Champs, a Visionary, and the GOAT

The NHRA Breakfast is set for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Westgate Las Vegas Ballrooms A&B. The breakfast will host a pair of NHRA champs, a visionary in the sport, and one of the greatest drivers in NHRA history as part of a special theme: “NHRA’s 75th: Champions, a Visionary, and the GOAT.”
17 Oct 2025
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SEMA Breakfast
Always one of the highlights of the annual SEMA Show, the NHRA Breakfast is set for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Westgate Las Vegas Ballrooms A&B. The breakfast will host a pair of NHRA champs, a visionary in the sport, and one of the greatest…
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Two legends: 'Big' and Bakersfield

The big news earlier this month was that “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was coming west from Florida to Bakersfield for the California Hot Rod Reunion, retracing in a way one of the seminal moments of his career. Here's a look at the legend's long love affair with the Famoso Dragstrip.
17 Oct 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Don Garlits
The big news earlier this month was that “Big Daddy” Don Garlits was coming west from Florida to Bakersfield for the California Hot Rod Reunion, retracing in a way one of the seminal moments of his career.It was 1959, and Garlits had been making big…
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Official NHRA Drag Racing mobile game coming in Summer 2026

NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and GameMill Entertainment, has announced the development of the official NHRA Drag Racing mobile game, launching worldwide on iOS and Android in Summer 2026.
16 Oct 2025
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NHRA game
NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and GameMill Entertainment, has announced the development of the official NHRA Drag Racing mobile game, launching worldwide on iOS and Android in Summer 2026.Built on 75 years of NHRA Drag Racing history…
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Jordin DeWald wins Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals

Super Gas racer Jordin DeWald was awarded the Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals after she and her husband worked hard to repair a blown engine to continue racing.
15 Oct 2025
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Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals
Super Gas racer Jordin DeWald was awarded the Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals after she and her husband worked hard to repair a blown engine to continue racing.The DeWalds had been running their U.S. military-tribute ’37…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2025 Texas NHRA FallNationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
15 Oct 2025
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Logan, Butler, Salyers, and Gonzalez collect Division 2 Summit titles

Austin Logan, Tim Butler, Daniel Salyers, and Pablo Gonzalez collected Division 2 Summit Racing Series championships to earn the right to now compete for world championships in Las Vegas.
15 Oct 2025
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Division 2
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals:SUPER PRO Austin Logan, Port Charlotte, Fla., '86 Camaro, 5.827, 115.08  def. Gage Burch, Palmetto, Fla., '90…
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John Force Racing signs Josh Hart to drive its Top Fuel dragster

John Force Racing has signed multitime NHRA U.S. Nationals winner and two-time NHRA Top Fuel winner Josh Hart to a multiyear contract to drive for the 23-time world championship organization beginning with the 2026 season.
15 Oct 2025
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Josh Hart
John Force Racing has signed multitime NHRA U.S. Nationals winner and two-time NHRA Top Fuel winner Josh Hart to a multiyear contract to drive for the 23-time world championship organization beginning with the 2026 NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals on FOX was most-watched NHRA telecast on record

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enjoyed the most-watched broadcast in NHRA history, as the Texas NHRA FallNationals drew more than two million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex.
14 Oct 2025
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NHRA on FOX
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enjoyed the most-watched broadcast in NHRA history, as the Texas NHRA FallNationals drew 2.065 million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex.Airing as the fourth of six races…
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Lenny Lottig caps championship weekend with event victory in Dallas

14 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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63:12
Lenny Lottig wrapped up the season championship in Holley EFI Factory X and then earned his fourth win of the 2025 season by stopping Conner Statler in the final, 6.973 to 7.005.
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Severance, Peavler have monster weekends at Texas NHRA FallNationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Texas Motorplex, 10 drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series collected victories at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, led by Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance.
14 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Joey Severance
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Texas Motorplex, 10 drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series collected victories at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.A day after winning the JEG Allstars, Joey Severance scored…
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Weekend Rewind: 2025 Texas NHRA FallNationals

The 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals proved that, yes, everything IS bigger in Texas, from anniversary celebrations to drama to on-track action. Enjoy this video look back at a wild weekend in Dallas.
14 Oct 2025
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Brittany Force and Eddie Krawiec talk titles, the future, and legacies of speed

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brittany Force and Eddie Krawiec join host Brian Lohnes for a pair of interesting and insightful conversations. Both longtime veterans of the sport, they have unique perspectives on the final two races of the 2025 season.
14 Oct 2025
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brittany Force and Eddie Krawiec join host Brian Lohnes for a pair of interesting and insightful conversations. Both longtime veterans of the sport, they have unique…
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Watch the Division 1 Cecil County Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Cecil County Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
14 Oct 2025
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Division 1
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Cecil County Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Cecil County are Strange, Speedmaster, Laris Motorsports…
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Five things we learned in Dallas

The 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals was much more than a birthday party for the famed facility, but a celebration of the intensity of the Countdown to the Championship and the spirit of determination. Here’s our five big takeaways from the event.
13 Oct 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Five things we learned in Dallas
The 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals was much more than a birthday party for the famed facility, but a celebration of the intensity of the Countdown to the Championship and the spirit of determination. Here’s our five big takeaways from the…
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