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Second-generation SoCal pilot Trevor Larkin will make national event debut in Pomona

Newly licensed Top Alcohol Dragster driver Trevor Larkin will make his national event debut at the Auto Club NHRA Finals behind the wheel as the driver of Gregg Lawrence’s injected nitro machine.
31 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Trevor Larkin
The Auto Club NHRA Finals will have a different feel for native Southern Californian Trevor Larkin. Larkin has been coming to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona since age 2 with his father, the late “Little” Tommy Larkin of Southern California Top Gas fame…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

Qualifying leaders Brittany Force, Alexis DeJoria, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith will try to finish the job during Sunday’s final eliminations in Las Vegas.
31 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Vegas
After three qualifying rounds, the professional fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and while there were a few surprises, the racers who are still in contention for Camping World NHRA Series titles generally helped…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

Qualifying leaders Brittany Force, Alexis DeJoria, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith will try to finish the job during Sunday’s final eliminations in Las Vegas.
30 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Vegas
After three qualifying rounds, the professional fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and while there were a few surprises, the racers who are still in contention for Camping World NHRA Series titles generally helped…
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Force, DeJoria, Anderson, and Smith roll aces with top qualifying spots in Las Vegas

A packed house at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday was able to revel in the drama of the final day of qualifying for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil as championship contenders jockeyed for position in each of NHRA's four professional categories.
30 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brittany Force
A packed house at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday was able to revel in the drama of the final day of qualifying for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil as championship contenders jockeyed for position in each of…
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Pro Mod’s Dmitry Samorukov becomes first Russian pro to race in NHRA competition

NHRA's status as an International Motorsport grows as five-time Russian Drag Racing champion Dmitry Samorukov makes his debut in the E3 Pro Mod Series.
30 Oct 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Dmitry Samorukov
The E3 NHRA Pro Mod series has always had an International appeal with racers from all over the globe including current drivers Khalid alBalooshi (Dubai), Sidnei Frigo (Brazil), newly crowned champion Jose Gonzalez (Dominican Republic), Eric Latino…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The talented photographers of National Dragster were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to capture all of the drama and excitement of Saturday's action at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals.
30 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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All’s fair in love, war, and NHRA Pro Stock racing

The Elite Pro Stock team employs a qualifying strategy that looks to put the brakes on championship points leader Greg Anderson.
30 Oct 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Richard Freeman
During Friday’s lone round of Pro Stock qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Aaron Stanfield barely topped 177 mph while Troy Coughlin Jr. and Cristian Cuadra, who is racing with the Elite team, each ran 176 mph. They…
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Tony Jurado is starting to get a window-clear view of Funny Car racing

Funny Car rookie Tony Jurado brought a new sponsor -- PureCrop 1 -- to Las Vegas and immediately impressed his new backer with a three-second pass. It's a clear sign that the first-year team's vision is growing.
30 Oct 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tony Jurado
Tony Jurado sees the big picture finally starting to come together, not just from the cockpit of his Capitol Punishment Mustang Funny Car, but from the business side of racing, too. The Northern California commercial glass contractor is no…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview

Qualifying for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil continues on Saturday as early leaders Brittany Force, Alexis DeJoria, Kyle Koretsky and Steve Johnson look to stay on top.
30 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Vegas
The Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil continues on Saturday with two more rounds of professional qualifying in order to set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations. In Top Fuel, where reigning champ Steve Torrence and Brittany…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

Friday was a thrilling day at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and the talented photographers of National Dragster were there to capture all of the drama and excitement as the 2021 season begins to wind down.
29 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Force, DeJoria, Koretsky and Johnson lead Friday qualifying at Las Vegas

The stars of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series celebrated Nevada Day on Friday with an impressive qualifying round to kick off the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil and Brittany Force, Alexis DeJoria, Kyle Koretsky, and Steve Johnson emerged as the early leaders after one of three qualifying sessions.
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
The stars of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series celebrated Nevada Day on Friday with an impressive qualifying round to kick off the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil and Brittany Force Alexis DeJoria, Kyle Koretsky, and Steve…
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Bob Tasca III warms up for electric-car record attempt in Las Vegas

Bob Tasca III powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as Las Vegas as he sets his sights on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph pass he recorded earlier this year.
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bob Tasca III
  Bob Tasca III powered the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to an 8.350 pass at 167.45 Friday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals as las Vegas as he sets his sight on bettering the 8,12, 172-mph record he set earlier this year.
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Rookie of the Year contender Dallas Glenn primed for a big finish

It’s been a tremendous rookie season for Dallas Glenn, but the rising star has the chance to make it an even bigger finish heading to Las Vegas for this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dallas Glenn
It’s been a tremendous rookie season for Dallas Glenn, but the rising star has the chance to make it an even bigger finish heading to Las Vegas for this weekend’s Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor…
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John Force and Peak bring back “the Brute” for Halloween weekend in Las Vegas

For Halloween weekend, John Force and Peak Antifreeze and Coolant are throwing it back to Force’s roots. The 16-time world champion will run a modified paint scheme on his Peak Chevrolet Camaro at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas.
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brute Force
For Halloween weekend, John Force and Peak Antifreeze and Coolant are throwing it back to Force’s roots. The 16-time world champion will run a modified paint scheme on his Peak Chevrolet Camaro at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
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Defending Funny Car champ Matt Hagan looks to make class history

Defending Funny Car champ Matt Hagan is hoping to finish strong and possibly become the first back-to-back world champion in Funny Car since John Force in 2002.
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
There’s been plenty of magic at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the fall for Matt Hagan in recent seasons, including last year when Hagan won the final race of the 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season to claim his third career…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads towards what promises to be a thrilling conclusion with the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, the penultimate round in the Countdown to the Championship.
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals
This weekend, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads for its second annual stop in Las Vegas for the penultimate round of the Countdown to the Championship and all four Pro titles are still up for grabs, although some are more up for grabs…
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Dodge teases new performance initiatives at Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals

NHRA superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett will help kick off the launch sequence for two new performance-based Dodge programs by carrying special “Direct Connection” graphics on their respective race cars, beginning with today’s qualifying sessions at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil.
29 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dodge
The Dodge brand is doubling down on its role as a pure performance brand with a sneak peek at one of two new performance-based programs, set to be announced in early November.  NHRA Drag Racing superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett will help…
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Found! 1955 Nationals entry list

On the eve of NHRA's historic 1,000th national event, a blast from the past: The official entry list for the 1955 National Championship Drags, NHRA's first national event, is like a time capsule for our sport, filled with legendary names from drag racing's early greats.
28 Oct 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
1955 Nationals entry list
I knew I had it somewhere, but where? Somewhere along the way, someone had given me a copy of the hand-typed official entry list for NHRA’s first national event, the 1955 National Championship Drags in Great Bend, Kan., The Big One that got this…
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From Top Fuel to E.T. brackets, latest National Dragster issue has it covered

The latest edition of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage from NHRA’s full spectrum from major racing series, is now online in digital format and in the mail to NHRA Members around the world.
28 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
View the new issue The latest edition of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage from NHRA’s full…
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Crew chief Ron Douglas made partner in Josh Hart Racing Top Fuel team

Josh Hart, owner of Josh Hart Racing, has announced that crew chief Ron Douglas will be elevated to partner in the Ocala, Fla.-based NHRA professional team. 
28 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart Racing
Josh Hart, owner of Josh Hart Racing, has announced that crew chief Ron Douglas will be elevated to partner in the Ocala, Fla.-based NHRA professional team.  Hart, a two-time Top Fuel national event winner and front-runner for 2021 NHRA…
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Bright Lights, Big Stage, Blackout

Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider. The two talk about the upcoming Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil and break down the racers who really need to win this event to keep their title hopes alive. 
28 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider podcast
  Tony Pedregon joins host Brian Lohnes for this episode of the NHRA Insider. The two talk about the upcoming Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas and break down the racers who really need to win this event to…
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Ron Capps and Justin Ashley get ready for Las Vegas on WFO Radio

Ron Capps and Justin Ashley get ready for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals on WFO Radio. They discuss winning the Texas NHRA FallNationals and the battle for the Camping World championship with just two races remaining. Las Vegas is a hot topic, and Capps teases an "exciting announcement at PRI.”
28 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
Ron Capps and Justin Ashley get ready for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals on WFO Radio. They discuss winning the Texas NHRA FallNationals and the battle for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series championship with just two races remaining. Las…
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Catching up with three-time Funny Car world champ Matt Hagan

Funny Car title contender Matt Hagan joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his chances for a fourth Camping World NHRA title and his plans to join Tony Stewart Racing for the 2022 season.
27 Oct 2021
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Matt Hagan
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Contingency partners commit to NHRA racers for 2022

The NHRA Contingency program is a marketing partnership that pays big money to thousands of racers over a season. Here are the companies that have already signed up for next year.
27 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Contingency partners committing to racers for 2022
The NHRA Contingency program is not a traditional sponsorship. It's a partnership. It’s successful when manufacturers sell products to racers that make their cars succeed. When racers win with those products (and the corresponding contingency…
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Reliving NHRA's first race: the 1955 National Championship Drags in Great Bend

This weekend, NHRA will celebrate its 1,000th national event with the running of the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Las Vegas. In 1955, the NHRA staged its first national event, the 1955 National Championship Drags in Great Bend, Kan.
27 Oct 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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In the August 1955 issue of Hot Rod, early into the Drag Safari's second tour of America, Great Bend, Kan., was announced as the site of the first NHRA National Championship Drags. An 8,000-foot runway at the Great Bend Municipal Airport would…
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Hot off Vegas divisional win, Justin Lamb plans title defense on home turf

Local hero Justin Lamb is poised to defend the Stock eliminator title he earned at last year's Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas and repeat his triumph in Super Stock at the division race held there three weeks ago.
27 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Justin Lamb
Five-time NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champion Justin Lamb grew up racing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Now a married father of two who resides with his family in Henderson, the former Jr. drag racing competitor has a wide-…
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NHRA returns to 2021 SEMA Show with live interviews and legendary breakfast

The NHRA has attended every SEMA Show since the very beginning. This year, we return with our NHRA on FOX announcers to host live interviews and celebrity guests from booth 10,000.
27 Oct 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA returns to 2021 SEMA Show with live interviews of NHRA and aftermarket stars
When SEMA was formed in 1963, NHRA was there. When the first SEMA Show took place, NHRA was there. When the SEMA Show…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Sportsman champ Jimmy Lewis

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  For the third time this season, former Super Gas world champ Jimmy Lewis scored in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers. Lewis, a winner in Denver and Indy, drove his Pontiac to a slowing 6.529 on his 6.40 dial in the final…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Dragster champ Ross Laris

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  Ross Laris also grabbed his third win of the season in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers following his final-round victory against Wayne Landra. Laris, now a five-time national event winner, eased to a 6.285 from his 6.15…
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2021 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Street champ Scooter Wilkins

27 Oct 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
  Scooter Wilkins made it to his first national event final round and made it count with a nearly perfect .002 light and a 10.945 that was enough to hold off John Liebham’s 10.903 effort in Super Street. Wilkins also had a great light on his…
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