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From crewman to racer, Matt Sackman is going all-in to chase his Top Fuel dreams

A longtime member of Antron Brown's champonship winning Top Fuel team, Matt Sackman is also a winner in Top Dragster and Top Alcohol Dragster and now he has his sights set on racing in Top Fuel.
25 May 2022
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Reigning champ Greg Anderson confident as Pro Stock plots Epping return

After a monstrous 2021 season, it would be logical to expect that reigning and five-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson would roll into the new year with a bit of momentum. So far, he hasn't yet shown a continuation of the steady hand he possessed all last year but he well understands the ebb and flow of drag racing.
25 May 2022
Kelly Wade
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Greg Anderson
After a monstrous 2021 season in NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series, it would be logical to expect that reigning and five-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson would roll into the new year with a bit of momentum. So far, Pro Stock has…
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Bob Tasca III looks to capitalize on "home court advantage" in Epping

Funny Car championship contender Bob Tasca III returns to his home event at New England Dragway in search of his first victory of the 2022 season.
25 May 2022
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Brownsburg NHRA nitro teams enjoy Taco Tuesday

The close-knit NHRA nitro community took some time off to socialize during a Taco Tuesday event held at the Torrence Racing shop.
24 May 2022
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Nitro special: Burnouts, tire inflation and footprint, brake pad life, setback blowers

At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.
24 May 2022
Alan Reinhart
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Ask Alan
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Sportsman final-round video highlights

Final-round video highlights from Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series action at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
24 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
After going winless since 2009, David Eaton, near lane, has now won  in Comp twice in the 2022 season with his Pro Stock-engined A/AP Bantam. Eaton, winner earlier this season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals,…
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Funny Car champ Ron Capps carries momentum into team ownership

Although the initial growing pains of becoming a team owner have mostly subsided, Ron Capps heads into this next part of the season with those challenges still fresh in his memory — and he's using them as fuel.
23 May 2022
Kelly Wade
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Ron Capps
Reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps stepped into unfamiliar territory in 2022 as team owner of newly formed Ron Capps Motorsports. Still, behind the wheel of his supremely capable and well-recognized NAPA Auto Parts nitro Funny Car, Capps blasted…
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NHRA Camping World Series to bring 330-mph action to historic New England Dragway

With a scenic setting and some of the most passionate fans in drag racing, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on June 3-5.
23 May 2022
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New England Dragway
With a scenic setting and some of the most passionate fans in drag racing, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on June 3-5. It is the eighth of 22 races during the…
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Dave McClelland, famed announcer and early voice of the NHRA, passes away

Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, ‘80s, and '90s both on television and at the racetrack, passed away May 22 of natural causes. He was 85.
22 May 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Dave McClelland 13
Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, ‘80s, and early '90s, both on television and at the racetrack, passed away May 22 of natural causes. He was 85. McClelland, whose skills, talent, and charm reached all…
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Stalba, Cox, Mayers lead winners at Division 1 Cecil County Dragway event

Karen Stalba, DJ Cox Jr., and Keith Mayers led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
22 May 2022
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.243, 273.27  def. Jackie Fricke…
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Did you see it? The fastest drag strip pass ever clocked on a motorcycle

At the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals, Larry "Spiderman" McBride made the fastest pass ever recorded —268 mph— on a motorcycle. See and hear how this Top Fuel bike went as fast as it did from the Virginia native himself.
21 May 2022
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Larry McBride record run at 2022 NHRA Virginia Nationals
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Warter, Cour, Sorenson lead winners at Northwest Division kickoff event

Ryan Warter, Christopher Cour, and Joe Sorenson led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
20 May 2022
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 9.616, 109.19  def.…
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Sackman, Esz, Voges scores wins at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Matt Sackman, Phil Esz, and Chad Voges led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division competed at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
20 May 2022
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Matt Sackman, Channahon, Ill., 5.247, 268.92  …
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Eaton, Longhany remain hot with wins at Rockingham Division 2 event

Virginia NHRA Nationals champs David Eaton (Comp) and Jeff Longhany (Stock) continued their hot streaks with wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Rockingham Dragway.
20 May 2022
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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 ELIMINATOR David Eaton, Merrit Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 6.686, 179.49…
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'You Wear 40 Pounds of Gear Because, You Know, You're on Fire Quite a Bit'

You think you know NHRA Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan? Take a listen to his podcast interview with television host (Dirty Jobs, etc.) and narrator Mike Rowe as they talk about farming, raising cattle, drag racing, and so much more, and you'll come away with a whole new appreciation.
20 May 2022
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Tickets on sale now for the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion —June 16-18, Beech Bend Raceway

20 May 2022
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Tickets on sale now for the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion Beech Bend Raceway
Join us for the 19th Annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 16-18 at Beech Bend Raceway Park, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Experience the best in quarter-mile nostalgia drag racing; vintage speed parts and…
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Nataas, Gordon, Kamplain lead alky winners at Texas Motorplex doubleheader

Julie Nataas, Doug Gordon, and Greg Kamplain led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Texas Motorplex
20 May 2022
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.441, 267.57  def. Steve Collier…
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Antron Brown tests at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Antron Brown and the Matco Tools Top Fuel team have been testing the wheels off on their machine to get it back into championship form, including a recent test at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where he also drove Mike Salinas' dragster.
20 May 2022
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You never know with nitro: A look back at seven great Funny Car upset wins

Nowhere does weird stuff happen more than in nitro Funny Car, where the combination of high horsepower and a short wheelbase can derail a favorite’s run to the winner’s circle. With that in mind, here’s a look back at some memorable upset wins.
20 May 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Funny Car upset wins
Nitro drag racing is such a fickle sport, one where the slightest tuning miscalculation can send a potential race winner to the trailer for the rest of the day. And even if the tune-up is spot-on and the driver does everything correctly, the…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Pro Mod pit notes

News and notes from the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
19 May 2022
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Pro Mod pit notes
by Dylan Billes & John Waldie  In memory of Jim Luikens Tylor Miller raced to his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports…
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Weekend Rewind: Virginia NHRA Nationals

The Virginia NHRA Nationals, race seven of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, was packed with drama and twists and turns. Enjoy this quick look back at the action from Virginia Motorsports Park.
19 May 2022
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Weekend Rewind: Virginia NHRA Nationals
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Behind the Scenes with the winners at the Virginia NHRA Nationals

Exultant winners, congratulations from crewmembers and beaten opponents alike, and stage direction from the TV crew are some of the scenes NHRA fans don't always get to see. Take a look behind the scenes at the top-end action after the final rounds of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
19 May 2022
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The Sports Report: Is there another title (or two) in store for John Labbous?

A lot has changed in drag racing over the past few years, but one thing that has remained constant is the ability of John Labbous Jr. to secure his place among NHRA’s best by finishing in the Top 10.
18 May 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
John Labbous Jr.
A lot has changed in drag racing over the past few years, but one thing that has remained constant is the ability of John Labbous Jr. to secure his place among NHRA’s best by finishing in the Top 10.  Super Comp and Super Gas are two of drag…
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Watch this weekend's trio of Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a trio of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free starting Thursday in Division 4 on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
18 May 2022
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Division 4
  NHRA fans can watch a trio of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free starting Thursday in Division 4 on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. NHRA.tv coverage of the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series…
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Insider podcast: Lyle Barnett and Austin Prock talk competition and the will to win

Pro Mod star Lyle Barnett and Top Fuel ace Austin Prock join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider. The two drivers are among the elite in their respective categories for performance both on the starting line and beyond.
18 May 2022
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Insider podcast
Pro Mod star Lyle Barnett and Top Fuel ace Austin Prock join host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider. The two drivers are among the elite in their respective categories for performance both on the starting line and beyond. They…
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Science of Speed: Matt Smith explains Pro Stock Motorcycle clutches

New technologies are critical to going fast, yet years of experience can keep old tech extremely competitive. Here Matt Smith shows Bruno Massel how he applies two generations of clutch technology at every race.
18 May 2022
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Science of Speed: Matt Smith explains Pro Stock Motorcycle clutches
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Dodge Tales from the Strip: Dale Creasy Jr., the low-buck giant killer

In nitro Funny Car racing a team must be able to reliably complete runs and go rounds. Dale Creasy Jr has proven that when he shows up to race—he's serious about his success.
18 May 2022
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Dodge Tales from the Strip: Dale Creasy Jr. the low-buck giant killer
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Quiz: Name 10 professional drag racers who weren't born when John Force won his first Wally

John Force is the only drag racer in history who could hand out autographed hero cards with chapters in them. Test yourself and then watch the attached NHRA on FOX show segment.
17 May 2022
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Quiz: Name 10 professional drag racers who weren't born when John Force won his first Wally
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The driver and the mastermind: Doug Kalitta and Alan Johnson at their very best

Alan Johnson is the kingmaker when it comes to making power, and Doug Kalitta is a legendary driver. In this clip we see both of their masteries, come together to win the round at the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals.
17 May 2022
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The driver and the mastermind: Doug Kalitta and Alan Johnson at their very best
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New asphalt laid down at Cedar Falls Motorsports Park NHRA member track

Cedar Falls Motorsports Park recently completed a major track resurfacing project at the venerable Division 5 Iowa track, its first in about 25 years.
17 May 2022
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Motorsports Park recently completed a major track resurfacing project at the venerable Division 5 Iowa track, its first in about 25 years. With the help of a local asphalt company and advice from Division 5 Director Rob Park, Larry…
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