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First-time winners carved out legacies in 2010s, 2020s at Toyota U.S. Nationals

For nearly 70 years, racers have chased the ultimate glory at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals, including several marquee and star drivers who cashed in for the very first time during the 2010s and thus far in the 2020s.
22 Aug 2024
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70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Doug Kalitta
It’s been said that no racer’s legacy is complete without a win at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Known as the world’s biggest drag race, a victory in Indy is the one that every competitor wants, and that will be the case at this year’s…
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Indy in the 2000s: Schumacher dominates the decade as other stars also rise

In the 2000s, Top Fuel star Tony Schumacher scored eight wins and reached nine final rounds at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in a decade of dominance in which other stars, including Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson, also began to shine.
14 Aug 2024
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70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Tony Schumacher
To become the most successful driver at the world’s biggest drag race, Top Fuel star Tony Schumacher had to enjoy at least one incredible streak at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. That happened in the 2000s, which featured a remarkable…
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Indy in the 1990s: Career-defining victories and the emergence of new stars

The Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is filled with history, and there’s no denying the 1990s were loaded with an incredible number of legacy-making events for drivers like Warren Johnson, John Force, and Cruz Pedregon.
07 Aug 2024
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70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Warren Johnson
The Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals is filled with history, and there’s no denying the 1990s were loaded with an incredible number of legacy-making events. From first-time wins to final Indy wins, to a run of dominance to incredibly heart-warming stories…
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Indy in the 1980s: A decade of Pro Stock domination by Bob Glidden

There are numerous reasons why Bob Glidden became an NHRA legend and one of the most revered drivers in drag racing history, and one of those was an incredible run of success at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in the 1980s.
17 Jul 2024
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70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Bob Glidden
There are numerous reasons why Bob Glidden became an NHRA legend and one of the most revered drivers in drag racing history, and one of those was an incredible run of success at the NHRA U.S. Nationals. The world’s biggest drag race celebrates…
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Indy in the 1970s: 'Snake,' Glidden, and rivalries abound at the Big Go

The U.S. Nationals is a race no fan should miss, and it’s also an event rich in legendary history. Exploring seven decades of the Big Go takes us to the 1970s, which featured big names, explosive rivalries, and the introduction of Pro Stock in a wild decade of racing. 
09 Jul 2024
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70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Don Prudhomme
The NHRA U.S. Nationals is an event rich in legendary history, celebrating 70 years of incredible memories at this year’s race, which takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It’s the world’s biggest drag race on the…
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When it comes to Indy, 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits dominated Top Fuel in the 1960s

The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, and we're celebrating its incredible history. Moving through seven decades of the Big Go, we’ll first explore the origin of the sport’s biggest race and Don Garlits' domination of Top Fuel in the 1960s. First in a series.
02 Jul 2024
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70 Years of U.S. Nationals magic
Don Garlits
The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, as the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis, offering one of the most incredible spectacles and celebrations on drag…
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