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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday preview

Nitro fans at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals are in for a treat today with three qualifying sessions following Friday’s night’s hero session plus two more sessions for Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
19 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
Nitro fans at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals are in for a treat today with three qualifying sessions following Friday’s night’s hero session plus two more sessions for Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. The nitro teams…
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Kalitta, Todd, Anderson, Hall take Friday qualifying leads at Northwest Nationals

Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta took the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel under the lights at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
18 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta just missed out on the track record on Friday at Pacific Raceways, taking the provisional No. 1 spot under the lights at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the opening day of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the track.
18 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Cody Lane 53
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Friday News & Notes from the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
18 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Friday News & Notes
The Pro Stock Motorcycles and cars get two shots today, while the nitro cars only get one. Saturday will be two Pro Stock-class runs and three each for Top Fuel and Funny Car. Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1 This race is the final event where drivers…
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Washington native Dallas Glenn returns to home track for Northwest Nationals

With Pacific Raceways hosting this weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Pro Stock standout and Washington native Dallas Glenn is hoping to nab his first Pro Stock win at his home track.
18 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Dallas Glenn
As NHRA teams head west to Pacific Raceways for this weekend’s 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, standout Dallas Glenn is hoping to nab his first Pro Stock win at his home track.   Glenn, originally from…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview

Fans attending the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend are in for a different experience at Pacific Raceways with a format highlighted by a lone dramatic nitro nighttime session Friday, followed by a jam-packed Saturday with three nitro qualifying sessions.
18 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
Fans attending the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend are in for a different experience at Pacific Raceways with a format highlighted by a lone dramatic nitro nighttime session Friday, followed by a jam-packed Saturday…
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Cruz Pedregon trending upward heading into NHRA Northwest Nationals

Things are heading in the right direction for two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon, and he would like to keep it that way at this weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
16 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Cruz Pedregon
Things are heading in the right direction for two-time Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon, and he would like to keep it that way at this weekend’s 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.   The…
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Flashback: Top 5 Moments from the 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals

From exploding and crashing Funny Cars to some huge upsets and record speeds, the 2024 edition of the NHRA Northwest Nationals had something for everyone. Enjoy this video look back at last year's classic.
16 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Top 5 Lists
Seattle 2024
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Tricky Tipster, Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season begins the second half of the season during this week’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, where Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, Gaige Herrera, and a trio of Top Fuel drivers have been installed as pre-race favorites.
16 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season begins the second half of the season during this week’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle, where Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, Gaige Herrera, and a trio of Top Fuel drivers…
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Shawn Reed has big hopes as he heads for home at the Northwest Nationals

Top Fuel driver Shawn Reed feels like he’s been on the cusp of a breakout performance all year. This weekend would be the perfect time for it to come true, as Reed heads to his home track, Pacific Raceways, for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
16 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Shawn Reed
Top Fuel driver Shawn Reed feels like he’s been on the cusp of a breakout performance all year. This weekend would be the perfect time for it to come true, as Reed heads to his home track, Pacific Raceways, for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino…
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Gibbons will team with Densham on a special mission at Sonoma Nationals

West Coast Funny Car racer Tim Gibbons will saddle up in class veteran Gary Densham’s Funny Car to race at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on a very personal mission.
15 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Tim Gibbons
West Coast Funny Car racer Tim Gibbons will saddle up in class veteran Gary Densham’s Funny Car to race at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on a very personal mission. “I wasn't planning on running Sonoma because the car I usually drive is owned…
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On Seattle, stats, and setting regular-season championship expectations

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through a load of information to set up the Muckleshoot NHRA Northwest Nationals and teams in best contention for the regular-season championship.
15 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes takes you through a load of information to set up not only the Muckleshoot NHRA Northwest Nationals but also the teams who are in best contention for…
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Watch the Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
14 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Eastern Conference Finals
NHRA fans can watch the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Bristol are Right Trailers, Summit, Laris Motorsports Insurance, and…
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Santangelo stays hot with Stock victory at South Georgia Motorsports Park

Glen Treadwell, Kevin Helms, and Joe Santangelo led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division was in action at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
14 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SGMP
The following are final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at South Georgia Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Glen Treadwell, Eustis, Fla., '23 23T, M/AA, 19.869, no speed…
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Nightfire returns to Firebird Aug. 1–3

Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, roars back into action at Firebird Raceway in western Idaho from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1–3.
14 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Nightfire Nationals
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 54th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart, roars back into action at Firebird Raceway in western Idaho from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 1–3. Firebird’s signature Nitro showcase will feature a thrilling…
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Hidalgo stars in Thunder Valley Nationals completion at South Georgia event

Lucas Oil Series Sportsman action from the rain-affected Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals completed at the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, where six winners were crowned.
14 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
hunder Valley Nationals
Lucas Oil Series Sportsman action from the rain-affected Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals completed at the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, where six winners were crowned. Reigning Super Stock world…
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KCAL CBS News Los Angeles spotlights Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum recently received a high-horsepower spotlight from KCAL CBS News Los Angeles.
14 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
Feature
CBS 2 News Los Angeles spotlights Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum recently received a high-horsepower spotlight from KCAL CBS News Los Angeles. In a special feature segment, CBS News took viewers inside the hallowed halls of the museum located at the Fairplex in Pomona,…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals: World’s biggest drag race readies for action

In less than two months, hundreds of the world’s best racers will descend upon magical Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, looking for their shot at glory and the chance to make history at the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 27-Sept. 1. 
14 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Indy
In less than two months, hundreds of the world’s best racers will descend upon magical Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, looking for their shot at glory and the chance to make history at the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S…
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Ed Iskenderian turns 104: The Camfather honored with a celebration

Legends gathered at the Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum from the hot rodding world, SCTA, and the NHRA to honor a century of innovation, marketing genius, and high-performance spirit.
14 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
News
Ed Iskenderian Turns 104: The Camfather honored with a celebration
On Saturday, July 12, Southern California’s car culture came together in a powerful way to honor one of its greatest living legends — Ed “Isky” Iskenderian — as he celebrated his 104th birthday at the Roar of Lions Car Show hosted by the Lions…
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Four drivers shining as 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year battle heats up

Spencer Hyde, Hunter Green, Cody Coughlin, and Matt Latino are currently the leading contenders to land NHRA’s top rookie honors with several more possibly set to join the battle.
14 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Midseason Review
Rookies
With half the season complete in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, three drivers have emerged as leading candidates to win the prestigious NHRA Rookie of the Year award. At this point, Funny Car drivers Spencer Hyde and Hunter Green are in…
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Fletcher's 108th win highlights JEGS SPORTSnationals action at South Georgia

With his Super Stock victory at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Dan Fletcher collected his 108th career NHRA national event win to lead the list of champions at the Sportsman-racing salute.
11 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SPORTSnationals
With his Super Stock victory at the JEGS SPORTSnationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Dan Fletcher collected his 108th career NHRA national event win to lead the list if champions at the Sportsman-racing salute. Fletcher continues to build…
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All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fanfest on July 17 in Auburn

The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
11 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fanfest
The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest…
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Burton triples up at Woodburn Dragstrip doubleheader Division 6 event

Brad Burton won in Super Stock in both races of the doubleheader and added a Stock win in Race 1 as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip.
11 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mike Austin, Medford, Ore., 5.449, 267.53  def. Kim Parker, Graham…
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The Northwest Nationals has historically put the 'great' in Great Northwest

When Seattle returned to the NHRA national event schedule in 1988 after an eight-year hiatus, it didn't take long for the event to secure its place in history. In the first 10 years of its return, the event produced history by the bushel.
11 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Northwest Nationals
Pacific Raceways (aka Seattle International Raceway) remains one of the great legacy tracks in NHRA history and one of just a handful that has hosted NHRA national events in six decades, from the 1975-80 NHRA FallNationals through the current…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
10 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Northwest Nationals event guide
  MUCKLESHOOT CASINO RESORT NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE…
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Summertime magic spotlighted in new issue of NHRA National Dragster

The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a trio of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events plus other racing action coast to coast, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
10 Jul 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND
  READ THE ISSUE The July issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring race coverage from a trio of NHRA…
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Sportsman Racer of the Month: Pete D’Agnolo

During a busy month with multiple national and divisional events, Pete D'Agnolo emerged from a crowded field to earn NHRA National Dragster's Racer of the Month honors after reaching three straight final rounds.
10 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Pete D'Agnolo
Pete D’Agnolo has been a world champion and a NHRA U.S. Nationals winner, but it’s not likely that he’s ever had a hot streak that compares to his recent two-week stay at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk.  Competing in…
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10 rear-end advantages every drag racer should know

From gear oil to axle shafts, your rear end isn't just a component — it's a competitive system.
09 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
Racing Technology
10 rear-end secrets every drag racer should know
  When it comes to drag racing, the path from horsepower to victory passes straight through your rear axle. You can make all the power in the world, but if your rear-end components can’t hold, transfer, and repeat it, your run won’t be…
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Teams of Kalitta, Prock, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition

Halfway through the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera lead their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
09 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Midseason Review
Crew of the Year
Halfway through the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line…
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Texas Motorplex kicks off countdown to Stampede of Speed celebration

Texas Motorplex kicked off the countdown to its weeklong signature Stampede of Speed celebration with the unveiling of a throwback Stampede of Speed event logo, a specialty “Burnout Bun” signature dessert, and thoughts and insight from six NHRA personalities.
09 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Texas Motorplex
Texas Motorplex track owners Billy Meyer and Christie Meyer Johnson welcomed media members, social media influencers, sponsors, along with city and county officials to a specialty event at the historic track located south of Dallas for the unveiling…
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