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Stampede of Speed offers six days of racing around Texas NHRA FallNationals

Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
28 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Stampede of Speed
Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed, Oct. 2-10, will feature six days of racing events plus a full day of Professional testing before culminating with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.   “No one has ever put together a multiday schedule as…
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Annual DRAW auction to take place Saturday of Texas NHRA FallNationals

DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals. DRAW also will be holding a special sale of racing collectibles throughout the event.
27 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
DRAW auction
DRAW, the Drag Racing Association of Women, will host its single biggest fund-raising activity of the year, the annual DRAW Auction, at the Texas Motorplex during the Texas NHRA FallNationals.   The auction will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9,…
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Countdown spoiler Josh Hart making his presence known in Top Fuel playoffs

Top Fuel rookie Josh Hart didn't run enough races to make the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, but with a win in Charlotte and a second-round defeat of points leader Brittany Force in St. Louis, he and crew chief Ron Douglas are playing the spoiler role.
27 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
 
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Five things we learned from the NHRA Midwest Nationals

With three races down and four to go in the Countdown to the Championship, here are five things we learned from the St. Louis event.
27 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Matt Hagan
The 2021 season isn’t over yet, but we can see the finish line on the horizon which means it’s not an exaggeration to call the NHRA Midwest Nationals one of the most important events of the year. Not surprisingly, this year’s edition delivered a lot…
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Aaron Stanfield claims Factory Stock championship with Midwest Nationals win

In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway, 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown title on the way to his second victory of the season.
26 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Aaron Stanfield
In a dominant performance at World Wide Technology Raceway 2020 Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield made it two in a row clinching the 2021 Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown when his closest competitors, David Barton and…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday Gallery

The final day of the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis did not disappoint and our National Dragster photographers were there to capture every dramatic moment.
26 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Ron Richards 45
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Hagan distances himself from the Funny Car field with third win of 2021

After returning from a bout with COVID, Matt Hagan survives a Funny Car slugfest to claim first St. Louis title and recapture the points lead.
26 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Matt Hagan came into the NHRA Midwest Nationals just five points out of the lead in what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive Funny Car points battles in years. He’s leaving St. Louis with a somewhat generous 59 point advantage over the…
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By two-thousandths of a second, Enders gets fourth Pro Stock win of the season

Following a dramatic final round win over Dallas Glenn, Erica Enders claims her fourth win of the season and takes back the Pro Stock points lead.
26 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Erica Enders
Pro Stock racing has always been close, but few races have been as close, or as dramatic as the St. Louis final round featuring Erica Enders and Dallas Glenn. Enders won her 33rd career race and fourth season but the margin of victory at the finish…
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Torrence back on top following ninth Top Fuel win of the season

Three-time Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence reclaims the points lead following a final round win over Mike Salinas in St. Louis.
26 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence says he doesn’t count points, and there is certainly no reason to doubt him, but the three-time Top Fuel world champ clearly didn’t enjoy coughing up the points lead last week in Charlotte when he lost in the semifinals of the DeWalt…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday News and Notes

News and Notes from final eliminations day at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more!
26 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
News and Notes from final eliminations day at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Notes, quotes, photos, videos, and more! UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Wow. Just wow. That was the reaction of most…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview

It's raceday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis we’re expecting another capacity crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway as the Countdown to the Championship kicked into high gear. Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson are the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Here's what you need to know.
26 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
It's raceday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis we’re expecting another capacity crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway as the Countdown to the Championship kicked into high gear. Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson are the leaders…
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Brittany Force, Steve Torrence battle during Midwest Nationals qualifying

Top Fuel championship contenders Steve Torrence and Brittany Force waged a back-and-forth battle during qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals to set them up for Sunday's final eliminations.
25 Sep 2021
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Steve Torrence
 
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Salinas and Anderson hold on to top spots in St. Louis; Hagan bumps Capps

Friday night leaders Mike Salinas and Greg Anderson held on to the top spots during final pro qualifying at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway while Matt Hagan nudged teammate Ron Capps from the top spot in Funny Car.
25 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson will lead their prospective pro fields into the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Salinas and Anderson set the pace during Friday’s opening qualifying session in Top Fuel and Pro…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday Gallery

Saturday was a great day to take photographs at World Wide Technology Raceway and our National Dragster photographers took advantage to capture all the color and excitement of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series.
25 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Trevor Enman, Mountain Motor Pro Stock 46
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Bo Butner is back in Pro Stock, but don’t call it a comeback

Past NHRA world champion Bo Butner makes his long-awaited return to the Pro Stock class this weekend behind the wheel of an Elite Motorsports Camaro.
25 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Bo Butner
The Pro Stock entry list for the NHRA Midwest Nationals got a lot more interesting last week when former World Champ Bo Butner’s name appeared on it.  While Butner officially announced his return during a press conference last month in…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s opening qualifying rounds at World Wide Technology Raceway produced a number of great performances and Saturday promises to deliver even more.
25 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
The St. Louis event represents the third event in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which means for many NHRA pro teams, it’s a make or break weekend. The championship battles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock are wide open which means…
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Good opening day for rookie Top Fuel ace Josh Hart at Midwest Nationals

Fresh off his Top Fuel win at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina nationals, his second victory of the season, rookie Josh Hart and the R&L Carriers team opened their account Friday at the Midwest Nationals with a strong pass.
25 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
 
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McPhillips and Bellemeur adds wins in Race 2 of Virginia doubleheader

Jim Kimbrough, Joe Lisa, and Cody Phillips led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Virginia Motorsports Park.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Rich McPhillips Jr., Phoenixville, Pa., 5.124, 282.54  def.…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Gallery

NHRA's photographers canvased the pit area and starting line of World Wide Technology Raceway to bring you all the Friday action from the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Here are some of our favorite images.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Troy Henderson 44
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Friday leaders at NHRA Midwest Nationals include Salinas, Capps and Anderson

Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson grab early leads after an exciting day of professional qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway.
24 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Mike Salinas
Mike Salinas, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson grab early leads after an exciting day of professional qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway. Salinas wowed the crowed in St. Louis with a 3.652 in his Scrappers dragster to take the provisional…
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See it here! Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown qualifying from St. Louis

The Motor City battles it out at the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals where 1,500-hp factory race cars will battle it out for a Wally—and to influence the cars race fans buy next week!
24 Sep 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
See it right here: Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown qualifying from the NHRA Midwest Nationals
See the complete results from the session right HERE. Plus! Go inside the Constant Aviation Factory Stock…
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Nitro Time Machine: Gary Scelzi wins Top Fuel at 1998 St. Louis race

It took a while for Gary Scelzi to get his first Top Fuel win in the 1998 season, and it finally came in St. Louis, where he defeated Kenny Bernstein in the final round.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Gary Scelzi
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Watch now! Summit Racing Equipment Series eliminations from NHRA Midwest Nationals

Local Motorcycle ET, Sportsman ET, Pro ET, and Super Pro ET heroes take the World Wide Technology Raceway stage and compete at the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals in St Louis. See Friday's eliminations—right here!
24 Sep 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Watch now! Summit Racing Equipment ET Series Motorcycle, Sportsman and Pro ET eliminations
Motorcycle ET, Sportsman ET, and Pro ET—Round 1   Super Pro ET—Round 1   Motorcycle ET, Sportsman ET, and Pro ET—Semifinals   Super Pro ET—Semifinals   Finals
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Rising Pro Stock star Kyle Koretsky riding impressive late-season surge into St. Louis

Fresh off his first win in Charlotte, Pro Stock's Kyle Koretsky suddenly finds himself in the thick of the battle for the Camping World NHRA world championship.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Kyle Koretsky
Kyle Koretsky had come close to his first career Pro Stock win on two recent occasions, setting the stage for his triumph last weekend in Charlotte. The rising star in the class picked up his first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory a…
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Piper, Schmall, Montford, Roetto earn Division 5 Summit Series Finals victories

Todd Piper, Brandon Schmall, Ryan Montford, and Patrick Roetto earned berths for the National championship battle with their wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals.Super Pro ROC champ Mike Secrest will be the division;s wild card entry.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 5
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Todd Piper, Wamego, Kan., '14 Racecraft RED, 7.407, 175.39  def. Darin Seeger, Raymond, Iowa, '02 Nelson…
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Smith, Riedel, Martinez, and Baugh headed to Las Vegas after Division 4 wins

Nicholas Smith, Jeff Riedel, Adam Martinez, and David Baugh scored victories at the Division 4 Summit Racing Series ET Finals and earned berths for the National Championship showdown. Pro ROC winner Benny Gossett also will attend as the division's wild card.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 4
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Nicholas Smith, Altus, Okla., '00 Dragster, 4.634, 146.63  def. Wayne Gibson, Weatherford, Texas, '00…
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Buckley, Honsted, Balcom, and Sheppeard will represent Division 3 in Las Vegas

Wes Buckley, Doug Honsted, Codie Balcom, and Garreth Sheppeard emerged as winners at the NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals and will take part in the National Championships in Las Vegas in late October. Motorcycle ROC winner Wesley Wells will be the division's wild card entry.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
The following are final results from the 2021 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Wes Buckley, Genoa, Ohio, '80 Z28, 6.025, 113.70  def. Nick Wallace, Edinburgh, Ind., '16 American, foul.…
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TJ Zizzo brings new attitude to NHRA Midwest Nationals

Popular Top Fuel independent TJ Zizzo looking forward to familiar confines of Wide World Technology Raceway, which he now considers his home track.
24 Sep 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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zizzo
For the sixth time in over 15 years TJ Zizzo will be competing at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. The Top Fuel independent who last year raced to his first final round at the NHRA Summernationals in Indianapolis, will be…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview

The third event of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs takes center stage at World Wide Technology Raceway as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to St. Louis.
24 Sep 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
The third event of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs takes center stage at World Wide Technology Raceway as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to St. Louis. The grueling NHRA “Fall Swing” concludes this weekend at World…
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Tricky Tipster: Gateway to greatness

For this week's NHRA Gateway Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, Tricky Tipster is going to lead off with the usual suspects and give the early nod to Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) as the pre-race favorites.
24 Sep 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Steve Torrence
With two races in the books during the 2021 Countdown to the Championship, the points battles in each NHRA pro category are beginning to take shape. Or are they? So far, no one in any class has been able to establish anything the resembles…
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