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Watch the Division 6 Yellowstone Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
24 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 6 Yellowstone
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Yellowstone Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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NHRA Contingency partner: Racetech introduces new seat for drag racing

Racetech just delivered a smart new seating option for sportsman racers looking to maximize protection and value.
24 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Before NHRA racers could ever be dedicated to speed, we first had to be dedicated to safety. It stands to reason that the faster you want to go, the safer you have to be, and when you push the limits, your investment in safety necessarily must…
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Five things we learned in Richmond

The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals was a steamy affair, in more ways than just the 90-degree-plus weather. Here’s the five items we found the hottest over the weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park.
24 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Five things we learned in Richmond
The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals was a steamy affair, in more ways than just the 90-degree-plus weather. Here’s the five items we found the hottest over the weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park. Brayden Davis is for real…
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Schonberger, Santangelo, Rowe lead Richmond Sportsman winner's list

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park, including first-time Comp winner Jay Schonberger.
23 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Jay Schonberger
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series winners at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, six drivers claimed Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at Virginia Motorsports Park. There was a first-time winner in …
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McBride continues Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle domination in Richmond

22 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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World champion Larry "Spiderman" McBride ran his unbeaten string to five events -- the last three of last season and the first two of 2025 -- by defeating Bob Malloy in the final round of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals,…
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Prock, Herrera victorious again in Richmond; Ashley declared Top Fuel winner

Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock won for the second straight year at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, the ninth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Gaige Herrera and Justin Ashley also collected wins,
22 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader and reigning world champion Austin Prock won for the second straight year at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday, defeating John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman in the final round of the fifth annual American Rebel Light…
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Gray stays red-hot with Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series victory in Richmond

J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
22 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
J.R. Gray extended his incredible run in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Dmitry Samorukov in the final round to claim his third win in the past four races as part of this weekend’s…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were in action on Sunday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
22 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday News & Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day
22 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Top Fuel Round 1 It’s not often that the majority of the Top Fuel pits is rooting for the No. 1 qualifier, but they were counting on Brittany Force to put the brakes on points leader Tony Stewart…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

After a steamy and frantic day of American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying on Saturday, drivers will race into battle Sunday in the region made famous for Civil War battles, but the racing on the Virginia Motorsports Park track may be less than civil.
22 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
After a steamy and frantic day of American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying on Saturday, drivers will race into battle Sunday in the region made famous for Civil War battles, but the racing on the Virginia Motorsports Park track may be…
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Torrence, Wilkerson, Davis win Richmond Mission Challenge titles; Force, Beckman, and Davis grab No. 1 qualifying spots

Steve Torrence, Daniel Wilkerson, and Brayden Davis won Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles Saturday at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Brittany Force, Jack Beckman, and Davis were the No. 1 qualifiers
21 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
 Less than two weeks after winning in Bristol, Top Fuel standout Steve Torrence continued to roll on Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park, defeating Shawn Langdon in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge as part of the fifth…
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Rob Flynn confirms that he will tune Tony Schumacher for Rick Ware Racing

Rob Flynn has confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a second Rick Ware Racing car.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Rob Flynn
Although the official announcement is still to come, one of the sport’s worst-kept secrets was verified when Rob Flynn confirmed in Richmond that he will be the crew chief for eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher’s return later this year in a…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The National Dragster photographers were in action on Saturday of the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track at Virginia Motorsports Park.
21 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Dystany Spurlock ready for Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at Virginia Nationals

Dystany Spurlock will make her Pro debut at this weekend's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals aboard an Arana Racing entry. Spurlock is an experienced rider in other two-wheeled classes and considers Virginia Motorsports Park her home track.
21 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dystany Spurlock
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Bristol sand trap ride gave Buddy Hull another dose of Funny Car experience

A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list, and he thinks he's all the better for it.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Buddy Hull
A trip into the sand trap two weeks ago in Bristol gave second-year Funny Car driver Buddy Hull an unscheduled chance to check another item off of the “I’m a real Funny Car driver now” list after his two braking parachutes failed to deploy after his…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday News & Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from qualifying at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday.
21 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday News & Notes
And away we go on what will be an extra busy Saturday with three Pro qualifying sessions that will also include the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in the second and third sessions. We’ll be kicking off with Top Fuel and Funny Car, and then…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle newcomer Brayden Davis looks to keep rolling in Richmond

It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of at this weekend’s American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
21 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brayden Davis
It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing — an event win — is something he’d love to take care of in his third career NHRA…
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American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
20 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday preview
As the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season heads for the halfway point, all attention will be focused on this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park For the second…
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Ron Capps to race in Celebrity All-Star Midget event in Indy

Ron Capps will represent NHRA when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of the biggest names in American motorsports.
20 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, driver of the NAPA Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, will represent the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on Thursday, June 26, when he joins the Thursday Night Thunder Heroes field to compete in a celebrity all-star race featuring many of…
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Cavalcade of Stars doubleheader shines at Summit Motorsports Park

Summit Motorsports Park hosted an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division doubleheader that included the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
19 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Rodger Brogdon,…
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Congruity Pro Mod series closes out regular season in Richmond

The American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals will mark the final event in the regular season for racers in the Congruity Pro Mod series and Billy Banaka is looking to make a move in the standings.
19 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Billy Banaka
The first five races of the 2025 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series have been dominated by two drivers, with J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos combining for four wins. But heading into Virginia Motorsports Park as part of this…
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Mission Raceway Park hosts NHRA YES program for students in Canada

More than 240 students were inspired by NHRA’s Youth & Education Services initiative at Mission Raceway Park in British Columbia.
18 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Mission Raceway Park hosts NHRA YES program for students in Canada
  Mission Raceway Park recently hosted a successful NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) Program event in British Columbia, Canada — bringing more than 240 middle and high school students together for a unique educational experience…
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Watch the Division 3 Norwalk Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
18 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Summit Motorsports Park for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Norwalk are Strange, Summit, Laris Motosports…
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Funny Car veteran Ron Capps returns to Richmond with momentum on his side

Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race losing streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol and hopes the win will carry some momentum into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals as the summer heats up for NHRA teams.
18 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
Three-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps snapped a 33-race losing streak when he won two weeks ago in Bristol. Capps and the rest of the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to racing this weekend at the fifth annual American…
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event

More than 500 students attend the NHRA pilot program in Canada.
17 Jun 2025
David Kennedy
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts record-setting NHRA YES Program event
Toronto Motorsports Park recently made a major impact as part of the NHRA’s pilot YES (Youth & Education Services) Program, hosting a wildly successful event that brought in…
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Tricky Tipster, American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals

This week, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series goes to Virginia Motorsports Park for the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, where Antron Brown, Austin Prock, and Gaige Herrera are the favorites.
17 Jun 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The most recent NHRA event at Bristol Dragway was epic, and the next race at Virginia Motorsports Park figures to offer more of the same. In Bristol, Steve Torrence and Ron Capps collected their first nitro wins of the season, and Richard Gadson…
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Dunn and Hull look to unleash new car, new livery, and big momentum in Virginia

NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride. 
17 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Dunn Racing
NHRA Funny Car driver Buddy Hull is coming into the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals with confidence, control, and a whole new ride.  As the Jim Dunn Racing driver continues with just his second season behind the wheel of a nitro…
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Shumake’s Top Fueler on display this week at famed Ohio science center

Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster will be on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the upcoming NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk.
17 Jun 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Travis Shumake
A unique blend of science, technology, and speed is on display this week at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, where Travis Shumake’s Top Fuel dragster has sped into the museum’s iconic Atrium, presented by CAS, a global…
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The Insiders talk Pro Stock tension, Virginia heat, and more

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia Nationals this weekend.
17 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes to talk about all the big stories coming out of Bristol and coming into the American Rebel Light NHRA Virginia…
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Torrence ready to ride hot streak at American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals

Fresh off his latest win in Bristol, Steve Torrence and the Capco Contractors team are riding high as they head to Richmond for this week's American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals.
16 Jun 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence and his Top Fuel team showcased championship potential just more than a week ago in Bristol, as the four-time world champion picked up his first win in nearly a year.   Heading into this weekend’s fifth annual American Rebel…
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