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Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday preview

The Countdown to the Championship playoffs will kick off the second half during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the famed Texas Motorplex. As part of the popular Stampede of Speed event, the FallNationals is likely to dictate the favorites for NHRA Mission Foods Professional Series champions.
10 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Dallas
The Countdown to the Championship playoffs will kick off the second half during this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the famed Texas Motorplex. As part of the popular Stampede of Speed event, the FallNationals is likely to dictate the…
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Countdown drama, coast-to-coast racing highlight new National Dragster

The October issue of NHRA National Dragster, capturing the action and intensity of the first three races of the Countdown to the Championship, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
09 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND
READ THE ISSUEThe October issue of NHRA National Dragster, capturing the action and intensity of the first three races of the Countdown to the…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals brings out the best in Funny Car’s Matt Hagan

Fresh off a win in St. Louis that has him right in the thick of the championship hunt, nobody is looking forward to returning to Texas Motorplex more than Funny Car standout Matt Hagan.
09 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
Fresh off a win in St. Louis that has him right in the thick of the championship hunt, nobody is looking forward to returning to Texas Motorplex more than Funny Car standout Matt Hagan.The four-time champ has enjoyed an incredible run at the…
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'Scrappers Sisters' ready to turn up the heat at Texas Motorplex

The Scrappers Sisters, Top Fuel pilot Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, are ready to take on Texas at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex aboard their respective Scrappers Racing machines.
08 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Scrappers
The Scrappers Sisters, Top Fuel pilot Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, are ready to take on Texas at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex aboard their respective Scrappers Racing machines. The…
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Talkin' Texas, Stampedes, and Speed with Tony Pedregon and Christie Meyer Johnson

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Christie Meyer Johnson join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Stampede of Speed, the Texas NHRA FallNationals, and a whole lot more.
08 Oct 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 Christie Meyer Johnson join host Brian Lohnes to talk about the Stampede of Speed, the Texas NHRA FallNationals, and a whole lot more.Pedregon is up first,…
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True Brand to support NBCF with Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car in Dallas

The Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car will be shining a light on a worthy cause throughout the Texas NHRA FallNationals with the True Brand Funny Car. True Brand will, in turn, be highlighting the amazing work the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) does throughout the race weekend.
08 Oct 2025
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Jim Dunn
Jim Dunn Racing and Funny Car drivers Buddy Hull and Alex Laughlin will be shining a light on a worthy cause throughout the 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals with the True Brand Funny Car. True Brand will, in turn, be highlighting the amazing…
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Tricky Tipster, Texas NHRA FallNationals

As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to the Texas Motorplex for the fourth of six playoff rounds, Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are favorites with PlayNHRA oddsmakers.
08 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The pressure of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship will reach a new high as the six-race playoff enters the home stretch during this week’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at the famed Texas Motorplex.Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige…
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JEGS returns in 2026 with Jeg Jr. and Troy Coughlin in Elite Pro Stock entries

Elite Motorsports and JEGS, have announced primary sponsorship of two Pro Stock entries in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will join his nephew, Troy Coughlin Jr. in the yellow and black livery synonymous with the JEGS brand.
08 Oct 2025
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JEGS
Elite Motorsports and JEGS, a leader in aftermarket high-performance auto parts, have announced primary sponsorship of two Pro Stock entries in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will join…
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Dodge named title sponsor of fan-favorite NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas

Dodge and Direct Connection have been named the title sponsor of the upcoming fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection takes place Oct. 30-Nov. 2.
08 Oct 2025
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Las Vegas
Dodge and Direct Connection have been named the title sponsor of the upcoming fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection serves as the penultimate event of the 20-race…
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Cornwell Tools partners with Susan G. Komen Foundation on Prock Funny Car

Cornwell Tools has partnered with Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. As part of their partnership, Cornwell Tools has the right to include the pink ribbon on their Ironman logo on points leader Austin Prock’s Funny Car.
07 Oct 2025
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Austin Prock
Cornwell Tools has partnered with Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. As part of their partnership, Cornwell Tools has the right to include the pink ribbon on their Ironman logo on points leader Austin Prock’…
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Complacency not an option for Doug Kalitta, Mobil Delvac team in Dallas

Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta’s car will carry special Mobil Delvac 100th Anniversary livery at the Texas NHRA FallNationals in celebration of the brand’s historic milestone as he continues his pursuit of a second Top Fuel world championship.
07 Oct 2025
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Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta’s car will carry special Mobil Delvac 100th Anniversary livery at the Texas NHRA FallNationals in celebration of the brand’s historic milestone.Kalitta is in an excellent position at the moment, but if years of…
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Leah Pruett: “I’m looking forward to racing with and against Tony" in 2026

Even as she continues to support her husband, Tony Stewart, as he continues to battle for the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Leah Pruett is also focused on her return to full-time Top Fuel competition in 2026.
07 Oct 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
Even as she continues to support her husband, Tony Stewart, as he continues to battle for the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, Leah Pruett is also focused on her return to full-time Top Fuel competition in 2026. In a…
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Everything Breaks will sponsor Lee Funny Car for the Texas NHRA FallNationals

Everything Breaks will take over the championship-contending Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals during the annual Stampede of Speed in Ennis, Texas, this weekend.
07 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Paul Lee
Everything Breaks will take over the championship-contending Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals during the annual Stampede of Speed in Ennis, Texas, this weekend.Everything Breaks offers a wide range of customized…
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Szupka, Walker, Cassil lead winners at Texas Motorplex Division 4 event

Steve Szupka, Walt Walker, and Tyler Cassil led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action with an event at Texas Motorplex.
07 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 4
The following are Tuesday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex:COMPETITION ELIMINATORSteve Szupka, Northampton, Pa., '19 Spitzer, C/DA, 6.990, 173.09  def.…
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Driven: Dallas Glenn

In the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature projects, follow behind the scenes with Pro stock racer Dallas Glenn as he continues his pursuit of a first Pro Stock world championship at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
06 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Texas NHRA FallNationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch next week's Texas NHRA FallNationals? 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.
06 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Event guide
TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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JEGS Allstars will take a major spotlight at Texas NHRA FallNationals

The JEGS Allstars has quickly become a major highlight as part of Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, and the historic specialty race returns to the famed facility for a third straight year during the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
06 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JEGS Allstars
The JEGS Allstars has quickly become a major highlight as part of Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, and the historic specialty race returns to the famed facility for a third straight year during the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.…
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Join Don Garlits and the stars of yesterday and today at California Hot Rod Reunion

Drag racing icon "Big Daddy" Don Garlits will be among the galaxy of NHRA legends of yesterday and today at the California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports and featuring Nitro Revival, Oct. 24-26 at Famoso Dragstrip.
06 Oct 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Garlits
More than 65 years after he answered the call to come west to race against his California skeptics, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will make a triumphant return to Bakersfield, Calif., as part of the California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by Good Vibrations…
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Paz, Ortiz, Williams, and Bates win Division 7 Summit Series titles

Dennis Paz, Luis Ortiz, Mike Williams, and Jeremy Bates scored wins at the Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Finals to earn berths in the world championship runoffs in Las Vegas.
04 Oct 2025
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Division 7
AND The following are Sunday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Summit Showdown:SUPER PRO DOOR CARDennis Paz, Stockton, Calif., '68 Nova, 6.573, 103.71  def. Kayslee Price, Las Vegas, Nev…
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Driven: Justin Ashley

In the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature projects, follow behind the scenes with Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley as he raced to victory at the 4-Wide NHRA Carolina Nationals.
04 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA releases 2026 schedule for NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series

NHRA officials have announced the 10-race schedule in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season, which will kick off at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville on March 5-8.
03 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced the 10-race schedule in the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the upcoming 2026 season.The fan-favorite NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will kick off its season at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville on March 5-8…
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When did we start doing that? Tracking some of the biggest changes in our sport

When did we shorten the speed traps? When did the first scheduled qualifying sessions take place? When did we end push starts? When did the alternate process end? We’ve got the answers!
03 Oct 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
When
As NHRA approaches its 75th anniversary next season, it’s easy to forget that the many, many things that we take for granted in today’s highly refined events — timing systems, safety rules, points scoring, track layout, and so much more — are all…
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Watch the Division 4 Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Monday on NHRA.tv.
02 Oct 2025
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Monday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the event are Rooftec, Engines Inc., Comp Products, and Emmons…
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Gas winner Phil Unruh

02 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
101:14
Phil Unruh collected career win No. 8 in Super Gas with a near-perfect .008-launched 9.90 that forced Nathan Prose into a 9.891 breakout. The victory also prevented Prose from joining his sister, Super Comp winner Allison, in victory. 
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2025 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Stock Eliminator winner Jimmy Hidalgo Jr.

02 Oct 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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92:31
Jimmy Hidalgo Jr., the current points leader in Super Stock, is also a title contender in Stock after his third win of the season. Hidalgo drove his E/SA GTO past Dennis Lund in a double-breakout final with a 10.901 on his 10.91 dial.
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Texas Motorplex ready to celebrate 40 years with family fun and values

To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets.
02 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Stampede of Speed
To celebrate its 40th season of racing excellence and the fifth year of the Stampede of Speed, the 10 days of concerts, racing, and special events, Texas Motorplex is offering fans a wide variety of free events or events with discounted tickets as…
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JEGS Allstars Preview: A closer look at each of the contenders in each class

Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at this year’s contestants.
02 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Jegs Allstars
Every year for the last 40 years, NHRA’s best Sportsman drivers have come together for the annual JEGS Allstars competition. They will compete for more than $125,000 in prize money at the upcoming Texas NHRA FallNationals. Here is a closer look at…
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Sportsman Racer of the Month: Chad Webber

After nearly sweeping both ends of the recent doubleheader weekend in Bakersfield, Division 7 Super Comp racer Chad Webber has been named NHRA National Dragster's Sportsman Racer of the Month.
02 Oct 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Chad Webber
In a spot where timing is everything, Chad Webber’s timing was spot on in September. Needing to make a big move in order to have a shot at the Super Comp title, Webber delivered a dominant performance at the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
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Nataas, Bellemeur score Top Alcohol wins at World Wide Technology Raceway

Top Alcohol winners Julie Nataas and Sean Bellemeur led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
02 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJulie Nataas, Indianapolis, Ind., 5.393, 268.87  def. Joey…
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NHRA releases Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle schedules for 2026

Pro Stock set to compete at all 20 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events; Pro Stock Motorcycle to race at 14 events, as well as GETTRX All-Star Callout in Sonoma
02 Oct 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Stock
NHRA officials have announced the 2026 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories.As part of the NHRA’s 75th…
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