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The salute continues: NHRA's Top 25 Alcohol Drivers, Part 4

NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers. Here's the fourth group of five, which includes some of the sport's great driver/tuners/builders.
04 Aug 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Top 25 Alcohol Drivers
Top 25
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers.Much in the same way as the previously released Top 75 Drivers and Top 50 Sportsman Racers lists, the…
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NHRA adds Motion Performance Raceway to Member Track Network

Motion Performance Raceway at Gimli Motorsports Park, located in Gimli, Man., in Canada, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the West Central Division (Division 5).
04 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Motion Performance Raceway
Motion Performance Raceway at Gimli Motorsports Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the West Central Division (Division 5).Under new ownership, the revitalized facility, which is located in Gimli, Man., in Canada, has enjoyed a…
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Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing coming to Indianapolis and Bakersfield

The weekend after the world’s biggest drag race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing will host a special two-day licensing class in Indianapolis on Sept. 11-12.
04 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tom Bayer
The weekend after the world’s biggest drag race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing will host a special two-day licensing class in Indianapolis on Sept. 11-…
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Seven more drivers have clinched Countdown to the Championship berths

As a result of competition at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, seven more drivers locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
03 Aug 2026
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Countdown
As a result of competition at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, seven more drivers locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Top Fuel racers Leah Pruett and…
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Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month: Ty Gaynor

Last month, Phil Unruh was crowned the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month after his double at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. With that in mind, it should be no surprise that Ty Gaynor is July’s Peak Sportsman Racer of the Month after pulling off a similar feat at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
03 Aug 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month
Ty Gaynor
Last month, Phil Unruh was crowned the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month for June due to his historic double at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. With that in mind, it should be no surprise that Ty Gaynor is July’s…
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NHRA Brainerd Nationals set for penultimate race of 2026 regular season

With the end of the 2026 NHRA regular season approaching, this year’s NHRA Brainerd Nationals at famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 20-23 will again serve as a key stop and the penultimate event before the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
03 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brainerd
With the end of the 2026 NHRA regular season approaching, this year’s NHRA Brainerd Nationals at famed Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) on Aug. 20-23 will again serve as a key stop and the penultimate event before the NHRA Countdown to the…
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Ron Capps crowned ‘King of Nitro’ in all-RCM final round at Night Under Fire

In an all-Ron Capps Motorsports final round between teammates Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon, Capps raced to victory to earn the inaugural “King of Nitro” title Saturday night at Summit Motorsports Park’s 49th annual Night Under Fire.
02 Aug 2026
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Ron Capps
In an all-Ron Capps Motorsports (RCM) between teammates Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon, Capps raced to victory to earn the inaugural “King of Nitro” title Saturday night at Summit Motorsports Park’s 49th annual Night Under Fire. The unique match…
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NHRA welcomes new Swamp Bottom Dragstrip to South Central Division

Swamp Bottom Dragstrip, a new, state-of-the-art facility currently being built in Columbia, Miss., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the South Central Division (Division 4).
31 Jul 2026
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Member Track
Swamp Bottom Dragstrip, a new, state-of-the-art facility currently being built in Columbia, Miss., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the South Central Division (Division 4).The facility is currently in the development phase in…
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Severance, Gasparrelli lead Race 2 winners at Woodburn doubleheader

Joey Severance and Tobin Gasparrelli took Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division wrapped up a doubleheader event at Woodburn Dragstrip.
31 Jul 2026
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D6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJoey Severance, Woodburn, Ore., 5.242, 274.94  def. Chris Demke, Valencia,…
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Remembering Steve Ambrose

Steve Ambrose never drove a nitro-fueled dragster or Funny Car, and you may not even know his name, but he was as true a racer as anyone who did. Racing with lifelong friends on a team that continued to innovate and experiment, he personified what a racer is. NHRA National Dragster's Phil Burgess remembers him.
31 Jul 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Steve Ambrose
The 1988 NHRA U.S. Nationals was a memorable race for me. It was the first year we came up with the insane pre-internet idea of producing overnight magazines, the Daily Dragster,…
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Watch the Division 6 Woodburn Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
30 Jul 2026
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D6
NHRA fans can watch the Division 6 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Woodburn Dragstrip for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are…
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Antron Brown set to inspire Scouts at Scouting America National Jamboree

Four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will trade the dragstrip for the mountains of West Virginia this week when he visits the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree and encourages thousands of Scouts to chase their dreams through leadership, integrity, and perseverance.
30 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Antron Brown
Four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will trade the dragstrip for the mountains of West Virginia this week when he visits the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree, where he will share his journey and encourage thousands of Scouts…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Northwest Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
29 Jul 2026
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Former NHRA Top Fuel star Doug Herbert has eyes set on 500-mph Bonneville mark

Multitime NHRA Top Fuel national event winner Doug Herbert has his eyes set on a 500-mph tribute to his late father, Chet, and sons Jon and James when he powers his The Beast NextGen streamliner on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah, in the not-too-distant future.
28 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Doug Herbert
Multitime NHRA Top Fuel national event winner Doug Herbert has his eyes set on a 500-mph tribute to his late father, Chet, and sons Jon and James when he powers his The Beast NextGen streamliner on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah, in the…
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Five more sensational talents added to NHRA's Top 25 Alcohol Drivers list

NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers. Here's the third group of five, which includes some of the sport's most iconic names.
28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Top 25 Alcohol Drivers
Top 25
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers.Much in the same way as the previously released Top 75 Drivers and Top 50 Sportsman Racers lists, the…
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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94:55
Shawn Cowie bagged his 28th career Wally after a dominating performance in Top Alcohol Dragster that included a 5.206 to6.277 win against Joey Severance in the final round. 
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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119:58
Doug Gordon now has 29 career wins following his final-round victory against Brian Hough in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Gordon drove his MB Cabinets entry to a 5.420 to seal the win.
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Comp winner Ryan Warter

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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91:36
After an even start, Ryan Warter pulled ahead to win the Comp title against Dustin Lee. Warter won with a (-.509) 8.501 to Lee’s (-424) 7.056.
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Ty Gaynor

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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221:21
Ty Gaynor finished off his historic double with a win over Brad Burton in the Super Stock final. Gaynor won with a 9.150 on his 9.14 dial as Burton was a runner-up in Stock and Super Stock.
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Stock winner Gary Gandee

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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143:15
Racing in his first final, Gary Gandee put on a stellar performance in Stock with a .001 light an a 14.108 against his 14.10 prediction that was too much for opponent Brad Burton to overcome.
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Paul Nero

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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146:20
Paul Nero, a past champ in Top Dragster, adapted well to the 8.90 class with a Super Comp title. Nero defeated Zach Meziere in a close double-breakout 8.876 to 8.874. 
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Cooper Chun

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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118:16
Cooper Chun continued his breakout season with a win in Super Gas. Chun won for the second time this season with a double-breakout win against Steve Lowe, 9.889 to 9.876.
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Dana Glenn

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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114:23
Dana Glenn, the brother of current Pro Stock champ Dallas Glenn, won his first national event in Super Street thanks to a .007 light and a 10.038 to stop Dustin Ward, the runner-up in last year’s Division 7 standings.
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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119:20
Top Right Trailers Top Sportsman final featured a pair of Top 10 drivers from last season including Bryan Warr who left first with a .006 light and won with a 6.758 on his 6.74 dial. 
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Ty Gaynor

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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221:21
Ty Gaynor began his quest for a double with a win in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Gaynor topped Don Sefton in the final thanks to a .005 light and a 7.203 on his 7.18 prediction.
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Seven racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Seattle

The Best Losing Package presented by Holley awards $200 each to the drivers in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman who make the best mathematical run relative to its index/dial-in and reaction time in a losing effort in round one of eliminations.
28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Best Package
Sometimes in NHRA Drag Racing, even a great run can fall short of turning on the win light, but in 2026, Holley Performance Brands has taken a little of the sting out of losing.At each NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the Best…
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Antron Brown and Austin Prock talk points, progress, and performance

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Antron Brown and Austin Prock join the show. The two talk about their respective seasons, how they have been peaking at the right time, and how consistency has come their way after periods of lagging finishes.
28 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Antron Brown and Austin Prock join the show. The two talk about their respective seasons, how they have been peaking at the right time, and how consistency has come their way after…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

It was a big weekend at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways as the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season hits the home stretch.
28 Jul 2026
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Vandergriff reveals the seven-day pursuit behind every three-second Funny Car run

In an NHRA on FOX conversation with Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon, Jordan Vandergriff explains why the scoreboard captures only the final seconds of a nonstop, full-team pursuit of precision.
27 Jul 2026
David Kennedy
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Jordan Vandergriff explains why drag racing is a 7-day a week team sport
To anyone watching from the grandstands or at home, NHRA Nitro Funny Car racing can appear brutally simple: Two cars launch, blast through 1,000 feet, and put a win light on the scoreboard in less than four seconds. Jordan Vandergriff knows those…
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Gaynor's double highlights Sportsman action at NHRA Northwest Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 other champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Pacific Raceways, including Ty Gaynor, who won in both Super Stock and Top Dragster.
27 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Gaynor
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 other champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Pacific Raceways, including Ty Gaynor, who won in both…
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