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Jake Opatrny's life goal realized making his Top Fuel debut at St. Louis

"I just wanted to do it my whole life. It's the only thing I've ever thought about, every waking moment of my entire life." —Jake Opatrny, on getting to drive a Top Fuel dragster at the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals.
07 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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Jake Opatrny's life goal realized making his Top Fuel debut at St. Louis
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Ride along with Matt Hartford in his 500-cid, five-speed Pro Stock Camaro

For more than 50 years, Pro Stock has been the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series driver's class, and in through these on-board cameras in Matt Hartford's Camaro you can see why.
07 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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Ride along with Matt Hartford in his 500-cid, five-speed Pro Stock Camaro
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Gordon, Smida highlight winners at Division 3 doubleheader event

Doug Gordon won in Top Alcohol Funny Car in his return to racing and Phil Smida won both events in Super Street as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action for a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
07 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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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 World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Joey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.265, 275.22  def.…
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Remembering Jody Smart

All racers are amazing people and fierce competitors, but some stand out for not just being great racers, but great human beings, too. We recently lost one of them, former Texas Top Fuel racer Jody Smart, and with the Texas NHRA FallNationals next up on the national event schedule, it seems the perfect time to remember him.
07 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Jody Smart
In my long-term residency here, I’ve met thousands of racers. Almost all of them are amazing people and fierce competitors, but there is a smaller number of folks who stood out for not just being great racers, but great human beings, too. We…
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Still in the hunt, John Force and team are ready to resume the fight in Dallas

Currently ranked No. 4, John Force has work to do if he's going to win a 17th Funny Car championship but no one on the JFR team is prepared to throw in the towel as they head to Dallas for the NHRA Texas FallNationals.
06 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Force
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Nitro Time Machine: Wayne Bailey's Dallas fireball

At the 1990 Dallas event, independent Top Fuel racer Wayne Bailey fireballed an engine during qualifying but wasn't the least bit fazed by the whole experience.
06 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
Wayne Bailey
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Dring Air Conditioning and Heating adding $5,000 to purse at Factory Stock finale

The 2022 season finale in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown category is set to include an increased purse, as NHRA officials announced today a $5,000 purse bonus from Dring Air Conditioning and Heating at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
06 Oct 2022
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Dring Air Conditioning and Heating
The 2022 season finale in the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown category is set to include an increased purse, as NHRA officials announced today a $5,000 purse bonus from Dring Air Conditioning and Heating. The winner in the highly-…
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars to be showcased at NHRA Nevada Nationals

Legends Nitro Funny Cars — Funny Cars with 1979-or-older body styles, blown nitromethane-fueled engines, two-speed transmissions, and 21-gpm fuel pumps harkening back to a wildly popular era of Funny Car racing — will be part of the action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals, Oct. 27-30. 
06 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Legends Nitro Funny Cars
The penultimate event of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will be enhanced with Legends Nitro Funny Cars presented by Red Line Oil being part of the action at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 27-…
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Watch this weekend's Division 3 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
05 Oct 2022
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Midwest Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
05 Oct 2022
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Behind the Scenes
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Angelle Sampey relives sideswiping the wall at 200 mph

At 200 mph, things happen quickly. But listen to Angelle Sampey discuss scraping the wall with her bike's foot peg with the coolness of a fighter pilot.
05 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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Angelle Sampey relives sideswiping the wall at 200 mph
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John Force and Robert Hight; same e.t., two different crew chief philosophies

The talent pool and parts expertise at John Force Racing is extensive, but when you see two Funny Cars run the same e.t. in the same session—that's nitromethane mastery!
05 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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 John Force and Robert Hight; same e.t., two different crew chief philosophies
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Tire and clutch life, double-wall headers, body templates, dead heats, and 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.
05 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Ask Alan
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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Weekend Rewind: NHRA Midwest Nationals

The NHRA Midwest Nationals marked the end of a three-week stretch of back-to-back-to-back events to kick off the Countdown to the Championship and marked the middle point of the all-important six-race playoffs. Relive some of the great moments of the weekend here.
05 Oct 2022
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Weekend Rewind: 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals
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Antron Brown and Matt Smith talk Midwest Nationals, championships, and work

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Antron Brown and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their successes this season, the hard work behind them, and what they both think it will take to add to their championship career résumés.
04 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Antron Brown and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their successes this season, the hard work behind them, and what they both think it will take to add to their championship…
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Myhre, Crum, Lindsay, Howey, and Merrilees win Division 7 Summit Finals

David Myhre, Robert Crum, Russ Lindsay, Clayton Howey, and Craig Merrilees captured wins at the Division 7 Summit Series Finals to earn trips to the National Championships in Las Vegas in late October.
04 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 Division 7 Summit Finals
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division Finals: SUPER PRO David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., '10 Racetech, 4.962, 138.76  def. Mike Brundage, Palo Cedro, Calif., '01…
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Title hopes still alive, Doug Gordon readies for comeback after Brainerd crash

2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon will make his return to the quarter-mile and the 2022 championship battle this weekend at the North Central Region event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
04 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Doug Gordon
2020 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Doug Gordon will make his return to the quarter-mile and the 2022 championship battle this weekend at the North Central Region event at World Wide Technology Raceway. Gordon…
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First-time winners grab the spotlight at NHRA Midwest Nationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at World Wide Technology Raceway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, led by first-time winner Adam Hickey in Comp eliminator.
03 Oct 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Adam Hickey
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at World Wide Technology Raceway, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. The third time was the charm for…
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Five things we learned from the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals

The NHRA Midwest Nationals shape the rest of the season. And if we've learned anything, it's this: 2022's success can be attributed to the efforts of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racers, who are putting on one heck of a show this season.
03 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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Five things we learned from the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals
1. Sellout crowds show how competitive NHRA Drag Racing is in 2022. Fans come to the track to see their heroes race and win, and in seasons like this, where so many racers are legitimately in the hunt to be the champion — that…
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Championship contenders Matt and Angie Smith navigate a unique battle

Reigning and five-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champion Matt Smith is leading the Pro Stock Motorcycle points after St. Louis, and one of his toughest competitors is right there in his own camp. Oh, and she's at home, too: Matt's wife, Angie.
03 Oct 2022
Kelly Wade
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Matt and Angie Smith
The Matt Smith Racing team operates with a very interesting dynamic. Reigning and five-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champion Matt Smith is leading the Pro Stock Motorcycle points after St. Louis, and one of his toughest competitors is…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery

A behind-the-scenes look at the speed and fury of the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals, as shot by NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz
02 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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Matt Smith 34
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Daniel Pharris gets first career NHRA FuelTech Pro Mod win in St. Louis

Filling in for defending world champ Jose Gonzalez in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, rookie Daniel Pharris drove to his first career victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
02 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Daniel Pharris
Filling in for defending world champ Jose Gonzalez in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, rookie Daniel Pharris drove to his first career victory in the class on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway as part of the…
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Torrence, Hight, Enders, and Smith dominate the NHRA Midwest Nationals

Race three of the six-race Countdown to the Championship was won by four of NHRA's quintessential drag racing champions
02 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Torrence, Hight, Enders, and Smith dominate the NHRA Midwest Nationals
 Four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence is back in the title hunt, powering to his second straight win at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday at the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals.Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica…
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Khalid alBalooshi walks away from Pro Mod incident at NHRA Midwest Nationals

During the first round of NHRA FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, Khalid alBalooshi’s Pro Mod made contact with the wall before coming to a stop. alBalooshi exited the car under his own power.
02 Oct 2022
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Khalid alBalooshi
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Brittany Force sets national record with fastest Top Fuel run in history: 338.48 mph

Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history and reset the national speed record to 338.48 mph in her Flav-R-Pac dragster in the opening round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
02 Oct 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Brittany Force
Brittany Force made the fastest run in Top Fuel history and reset the national speed record to 338.48 mph in her Flav-R-Pac dragster in the opening round of the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway. Force defeated teammate…
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NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday preview

It's race day, and the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the St. Louis area's World Wide Technology Raceway, for round three of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship
02 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
News
2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday Raceday
Race day is here, and NHRA fans are flowing into World Wide Technology Raceway on the bank of the mighty Mississippi River to watch their heroes compete for the title of NHRA Midwest National winner. But fans will also see an intense level of…
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2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA and officials at World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout crowd during today's racing action, as the passionate fanbase packed the track to close out qualifying in St. Louis. It is the seventh sellout crowd for the NHRA this season.
01 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
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Sold-out crowd on Saturday of the NHRA Midwest Nationals 32
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Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Kyle Koretsky, and Matt Smith remain top qualifiers at NHRA Midwest Nationals

In front of a sell-out crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway, crew chiefs and drivers were swinging for the fences at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
01 Oct 2022
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Kyle Koretsky, and Matt Smith remain top qualifiers at NHRA Midwest Nationals
On the strength of the fastest Funny Car run since 2019, points leader Robert Hight held on to the No. 1 qualifying position in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway during the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals.…
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Sellout crowd announced for Saturday at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

The NHRA and officials at World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s racing action at the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals. The sellout marks the seventh sellout crowd for the NHRA in 2022.
01 Oct 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Crowd
The NHRA and officials at World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s racing action at the 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals. Thanks to a passionate fanbase packing the track on Saturday, the NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Funny Car championship contender Matt Hagan is in full-fighter mode

Three-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan entered the NHRA Midwest Nationals just 60 points out of first place, and he and his wing of the TSR Nitro team are steadily focused on making up as much ground as possible as the 2022 NHRA Countdown to the Championship hits dead-center.
01 Oct 2022
Kelly Wade
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Matt Hagan
Three-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan entered the NHRA Midwest Nationals just 60 points out of first place, and he and his wing of the TSR Nitro team are steadily focused on making up as much ground as possible as the 2022 NHRA Countdown to…
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