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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview

With sold-out campgrounds and perfect weather, Sonoma Raceway will be packed with NHRA fans for Saturday's qualifying sessions at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
23 Jul 2022
David Kennedy
News
Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview
The Sonoma, Calif., hills will roar with the sound of NHRA Camping World Drag Racing today as the 2022 Denso Sonoma Nationals qualifying continues with two sessions for fans to enjoy. The second stop of the Western Swing is a race team and fan…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday photo gallery

To say the Sonoma Raceway is a perfect place to see a drag race is an understatement. Check out these bonus outtakes from the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Robert Hight's Sonoma-slaying Funny Car getting unloaded 35
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Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Troy Coughlin Jr, and Steve Johnson pour on the power in Sonoma

After the first qualifying session, your provisional No. 1 qualifiers will head into Sunday with e.t.s that may be tough to beat — unless a cold front moves in off the Bay.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Leah Pruett Number one qualifier in Sonoma
The Pro session began with Pro Stock Motorcycle, and the starting line was busy with some coaching and last-minute thrashing out of Matt Smith Racing.  Angie Smith’s bike appeared to struggle with the external starter, as had Jiana Evaristo (…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview

For 51 weeks of the year, Sonoma, California, is wine country. When the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to town, it’s Speed For All country.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview
The NHRA Western Swing is motorsport’s most iconic trifecta. One that tests drag racing teams at three different tracks for three back-to-back weekends and requires a 2,000-mile…
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Sneak peek! Stock Eliminator qualifying from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

See many of the Stock Eliminators make their first qualifying run at the 2022 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Watch the first Stock Eliminator qualifying session from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals
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Matt Smith looks to keep 2022 season rolling at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith blistered the track record book in Denver en route to a win last weekend and now thas the chance to make it a great two-race span at his sponsor’s race, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Smith
The trip out West has already been a good one for defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who blistered the track record book in Denver en route to a win last weekend.   But now the five-time world champ has the chance to…
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Flyin’ Ryan Racing supports second Pro Stock Motorcycle with help of Burromax

Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
22 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Burromax
NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle team Flyin' Ryan Racing will be supporting an additional Pro Stock Motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes. “Flyin Ryan…
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Tricky Tipster: Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Leaving the thin air of Bandimere Speedway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour now heads to California Wine Country for this week’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second stop on the Western Swing.
22 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster
Leaving the thin air of Bandimere Speedway, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour now heads to California Wine Country for this week’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second stop on the Western Swing. Last week, Leah Pruett, Robert…
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Race engines are ready to fire at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

The sun's up at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and sportsman race engines will fire at 10:45 am (PDT). Tune in to NHRA.tv to see all the action and NHRA.com for all the coverage.
22 Jul 2022
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A perfect Friday morning at Sonoma Raceway 7
You can catch the action all weekend on FOX Sports 1 and NHRA.tv. You can follow NHRA on Twitter, Facebook, and…
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Can the technology that lowers e.t. improve your profitability?

21 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Hartford
by Matt Hartford, NHRA Pro Stock Driver & CEO of Total Seal Piston Rings, and Lake Speed Jr., Certified Lubrication Specialist As racers, we know improving mechanical efficiency – reducing friction and drag – improves e.t. We…
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Ask Alan: Backing it down, spraying it down, close finishes, and much more

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 answers on NHRA.com.
21 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Ask Alan
Alan Reinhart
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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Nitro Time Machine: Relive the 2019 Sonoma Nationals Pro Stock final

Low qualifier Alex Laughlin squared off with Denver Pro Stock winner Greg Anderson in the final round of Pro Stock at the 2019 NHRA Sonoma Nationals for a race that certainly didn't go as expected.
21 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
2019 Sonoma Pro Stock final
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Nightfire returns to Firebird for crucial Heritage Series nitro event

Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7.
21 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Nightfire Nationals
Idaho’s largest motorsport’s event, the 51st Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird Raceway on Friday and Sunday, August 5-7. The track’s “signature nitro event” will feature an impressive field of AA/Funny Cars, AA/…
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Lescure provides two-race sponsorship for Jim Dunn Racing on Western Swing

Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.  
21 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Dunn Racing
Bay Area-based Lescure, a complete mechanical services company, has been named primary sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing team for the Sonoma and Seattle NHRA national events.  A longtime supporter of the team, the Lescure family enjoys attending…
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The Mile-A-Minute Mile-High Nationals Recap and Sonoma Preview

Host Brian Lohnes takes you through the inside stories of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, gives context to some of the things you saw on the broadcast, and looks at the upcoming Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals through the prism of Denver. 
20 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  The 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals were a showcase of the best elements of NHRA Drag Racing. There were speed records set. There were upsets. There were holeshots, destroyed engines, and four champions across the…
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Pro Stock sophomore Dallas Glenn unfazed by a series of misfortunate events

Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn had a target on his back as reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year and has proven unflappable in the first half of the 2022 season, despite the watchful eyes of his competitors and a strange string of misfortune. 
20 Jul 2022
Kelly Wade
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Dallas Glenn
Coming into the 2022 season of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Pro Stock racer Dallas Glenn had a target on his back as reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year. Pacific Northwest native Glenn, however, has proven unflappable in the first half,…
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Tony Schumacher, master of the Mile-High wheelstand

The deft throttle ability of eight-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher was on display at the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
20 Jul 2022
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Tony Schumacher, master of the Mile-High wheelstand
See the other time Tony Schumacher tried to set the altitude record at Denver in a Top Fuel dragster.   
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Denso will sponsor Stringer Performance / Millican Top Fueler at Sonoma event

Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, but they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster. 
20 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clay Millican
Denso will not only be the primary sponsor of this weekend’s upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series stop in Sonoma, they will also be the primary sponsor on the side of Clay Millican’s Parts Plus Top Fuel dragster.  Stringer…
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Check out Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock highlights from '91 Sonoma event

Take a 30-plus-year trip back in time as Dave McClelland and Steve Evans recap Pro racing from the 1991 California Nationals, including Top Fuel racer Jack Ostrander’s nasty wreck.
20 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
91 Sonoma
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High Nationals

Take an unfiltered look behind the scenes as Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith celebrate their victories with crewmembers at the top end after the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
20 Jul 2022
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Behind the Scenes
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Funny Car points leader Robert Hight looks to make history in Wine Country

Already on an incredible run this summer, Robert Hight now heads to the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, where the Funny Car points leader has enjoyed some of his greatest moments, including a run of three straight victories.
19 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Robert Hight
Already on an incredible run this summer during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Robert Hight now heads to a track where the Funny Car points leader has enjoyed some of his greatest moments, including a run of three straight…
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Sportsman champs crowned at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
19 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Denver
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at Bandimere Speedway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. Appearing in his first…
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Weekend Rewind: Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

Big victories and upset wins were all part of the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Enjoy a video look back at the race in our Weekend Rewind.
19 Jul 2022
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Weekend Rewind
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Cervelli, Bertozzi, and Dziorny lead Friday winners at JEGS SPORTSnationals

Frank Cervelli, Anthony Bertozzi, and Steven Dziorny led the list of winners Friday at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.
19 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JEGS Speedweek
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Frank Cervelli, Danville, Ind., '06 Cobalt, C/AA, 7.374, 182.26  def. Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 Spitzer,…
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The ride was short for Jordan Vandergriff, but probably not the end of the road

Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to. But #TeamJordan fans need not distress. There may be more to come.
19 Jul 2022
Dominique Diaz, National Dragster Managing Editor
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Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff definitely made an even bigger impression in this second episode of The Bachelorette than he did in the first — though maybe not the kind he wanted to.  In this episode, Bachelorettes Gabby Windey and Rachel…
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Western Swing heads to wine country for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 22-24.
18 Jul 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Sonoma Nationals
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
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Five things we learned at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

The Western Swing typically offers up some of the most dramatic moments of each NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the first race at Bandimere Speedway certainly did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Denver.
18 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Robert Hight
The Western Swing typically offers up some of the most dramatic moments of each NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the first race at Bandimere Speedway certainly did not disappoint. Here's five big things we learned in Denver. TONY…
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Mile-High magic for Denver champions Pruett, Hight, Hartford and Smith

Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt Smith kick off the annual Western Swing with convincing wins at Bandimere Speedway.
17 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver winners
A Western Swing sweep is perhaps the most elusive prize in all of Camping World NHRA championship drag racing and following the final rounds of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, only Leah Pruett, Robert Hight, Matt Hartford, and Matt…
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Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals raced to an epic conclusion on Sunday and our photographer's captured all of the action in our Sunday gallery.
17 Jul 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Chad Green 41
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Sunday news and notes from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Updated throughout the day.
17 Jul 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
On Saturday, final eliminations for the popular Mile-High No Time/Big Tire Shootout was held and Lance Knigge emerged the winner with his turbocharged ’67 Chevy II. The event, presented by PSCA and sponsored by Pit Mat USA,…
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