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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Stock champion Joe Sorensen

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
169:11
Joe Sorensen scored a clutch win that may well lead to the world championship in Stock after he defeated Chad Langdon in a heads-up F/SA final, 11.161 to 11.267. Sorenson has won three events in six finals this season and has topped the 700-point…
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Meziere, Merrill, Hoefer, Paulson, Leon win Summit National Championships

Zach Meziere, Alvie Merrill, C.W. Hoefer, James Paulson and Omar Leon were crowned Summit E.T. Racing Series national champions on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 
04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Summit National Championships
Zach Meziere, Alvie Merrill, C.W. Hoefer, James Paulson and Omar Leon were crowned Summit E.T. Racing Series national champions on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Each of the five champions crowned in Super Pro, Pro E.T.,…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Super Comp champion Michael Handras

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Michael Handras collected his third career win and his first west of the Mississippi when he defeated third-generation racer Toby Payne in the final round, which was contested a week later at the Division 7 finale in Las Vegas.
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Super Gas champion Josh Dalrymple

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:50
Josh Dalrymple scored his first win in Super Gas and the second of his career, winning a double-breakout bout with Rodger Sauder, 10.019 to 10.008 on the 10.05 altitude index.
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Jordan Lazic follows Pro Mod world championship with win at Las Vegas

A day after winning the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Jordan Lazic won in the final round on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jordan Lazic
A day after winning the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, Jordan Lazic finished off the 2024 season on an incredible note, winning in the final round on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor…
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Cowie, Gordon win delayed Firebird Fall Shootout Top Alcohol finals

Shawn Cowie and Maddi Gordon collected wins in the weather-delayed final rounds from the Pacific Division Firebird Fall Shootout, which were contested during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.:
04 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Shawn Cowie
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division Inaugural Firebird Fall Shootout, completed during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie,…
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Monday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from Monday final eliminations at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
And we're back ... Welcome to an unusual Monday completion of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Action ended abruptly last night with Doug Kalitta's catastrophic rear-end failure in the left lane in the semifinals of Top Fuel. While all…
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Cowie, Sorenson score championship-critical wins in Las Vegas

Several drivers made big moves toward potential world championships at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, including Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie and Stock victor Joe Sorenson.
03 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Shawn Cowie
With his milestone 25th career win, Shawn Cowie jumped into the favorite’s role to win the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship, completing his race weekend with a final-round victory over outgoing world champ Julie Nataas, who lost traction…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals will complete on Monday in Las Vegas

Due to weather and unfavorable track conditions following a lengthy cleanup after an on-track incident, the conclusion of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be completed on Monday.
03 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
LVMS
Due to weather and unfavorable track conditions following a lengthy cleanup after an on-track incident, the conclusion of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be completed on Monday. Gates…
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Lazic clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod title in dramatic fashion in Las Vegas

Jordan Lazic overcame a season’s worth of challenges to win the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ in a dramatic winner-take-all semifinal showdown at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
03 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Jordan Lazic
Jordan Lazic overcame a season’s worth of challenges to win the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ in a dramatic showdown at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Lazic, at the wheel of a supercharged Camaro out of…
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Greg Stanfield wins Holley EFI Factory X finale in Las Vegas

03 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
129:27
Greg Stanfield clinched his sixth world championship and the first ever in Holley EFI Factory X just by reaching the final round. Stanfield defeated Chris Holbrook for the event title, 6.98 to 7.27, his fourth this season and the 21st of his career…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
03 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Prock sets single-season Funny Car record for No. 1s on fast day in Las Vegas

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock broke John Force’s record for most No. 1 qualifiers in a single season on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, powering to his 14th top spot of the season at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the 19th of 20 races.
02 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock broke John Force’s record for most No. 1 qualifiers in a single season on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, powering to his 14th top spot of the 2024 season at the 24th annual Ford Performance…
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Rodger Brogdon wins $100,000 at RoofTec Las Vegas Cash Clash

Rodger Brogdon claimed a $100,000 prize Saturday at the inaugural RoofTec Las Vegas Cash Clash during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, defeatingTaylor Chomiski in the final round of the 16-car shootout.
02 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Rodger Brogdon
Rodger Brogdon claimed a $100,000 prize Saturday at the inaugural RoofTec Las Vegas Cash Clash during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals. He defeated Taylor Chomiski in the final round of the 16-car shootout, part of the RoofTec Competition…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

The penultimate stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late season points chase as multiple titles are up for grabs this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
02 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Vegas
The penultimate stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late season points chase as multiple titles are up for grabs this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Top Fuel class put on a…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of Pro qualifying at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Updated throughout the day)
02 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
Pro Stock Q3 Greg Anderson continues to dominate qualifying in Pro Stock with his second-straight 6.5-second run during Saturday’s third qualifying session. Anderson blasted to a 6.596 in his HendrickCars.com Camaro to maintain his lock on…
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Caruso making positive strides during Pro Stock comeback

Camrie Caruso admits that the accident in Phoenix that left her with a broken leg was indeed a setback, but she won’t dare use it as a crutch when it comes to evaluating her results.
02 Nov 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Camrie
Camrie Caruso admits that the accident in Phoenix that left her with a broken leg was indeed a setback, but she won’t dare use it as a crutch when it comes to evaluating her results. After months of rehabilitation and physical therapy, Caruso…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
02 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Johnny Pluchino clinches first NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock title

After qualifying for the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, Johnny Pluchino has officially clinched the inaugural championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class.
02 Nov 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Pluchino
After qualifying for the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, Johnny Pluchino has officially clinched the inaugural championship in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class. Pluchino, a second-generation racer…
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Greg Stanfield wins inaugural Holley EFI Factory X championship

Greg Stanfield clinched his sixth world championship and his first in Holley EFI Factory X in the class’ inaugural season. He clinched the championship just by reaching the final round at the season-ending Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas, where he defeated Chris Holbrook.
02 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Greg Stanfield
Greg Stanfield clinched his sixth world championship and his first in Holley EFI Factory X in the class’ inaugural season. He clinched the championship just by reaching the final round at the season-ending Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las…
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Evel Knievel Museum jumps onto Rick Ware Racing dragster in Las Vegas

The name of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel became synonymous with Las Vegas after his spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in 1967, and the Knievel name is back on the front page at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals where the Clay Millican-driven Rick Ware Racing Top Fueler is bannering the Knievel name.
02 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Clay Millican
The name of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel became synonymous with Las Vegas after his spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in 1967, and the Knievel name is back on the front page at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals where the…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the penultimate race of the 2024 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will roar to life today at The Strip at  Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the fields are set for Sunday's final eliminations in the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
02 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
The final day of qualifying for the penultimate race of the 2024 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will roar to life today at The Strip at  Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the fields are set for Sunday's final eliminations in the Ford Performance…
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Brittany Force, Austin Prock race to No. 1 spots in front of the boss in Las Vegas

With John Force returning to the track on Friday for the first time since his crash in June, team drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock both went to the top in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, securing the provisional No. 1 spots at the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
01 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brittany Foce
With John Force returning to the track on Friday for the first time since his crash in June, team drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock both went to the top in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, securing the provisional No. 1 spots at the 24th…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

The penultimate stop of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series brings with it the drama of a late season points chase as multiple titles are up for grabs this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
01 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Vegas
      2023 EVENT WINNERS Mike Salinas, Top Fuel; Robert Hight, Funny Car; Erica Enders, Pro Stock; Gaige Herrera, Pro Stock Motorcycle. TRACK RECORDS Top Fuel - 3.652 seconds by Brittany…
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Don Thomas wins $250,000 RoofTec Competition Eliminator Bonus title

Competition Eliminator racer Don Thomas secured the largest championship payout in the history of NHRA's Competition Eliminator, winning $250,000 as the champion of the RoofTec Competition Eliminator Bonus Fund at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
01 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Don Thomas
Competition Eliminator racer Don Thomas secured the largest championship payout in the history of NHRA's Competition Eliminator, winning $250,000 as the champion of the RoofTec Competition Eliminator Bonus Fund at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals…
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John Force in Las Vegas!

Sixteen-time NHRA world champ John Force made his first visit to a racetrack since his crash in June on Friday of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas to root on his three team drivers.
01 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Force
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Friday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of Pro qualifying at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Updated throughout the day)
01 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Friday News & Notes from the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the first day of Pro qualifying at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Updated throughout the day) Long before the start of professional qualifying on Friday there…
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Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
01 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Jesse Alexandra makes first six-second Holley EFI Factory X pass in Las Vegas

Jesse Alexandra became the first in the Holley EFI Factory X category to break the six-second barrier with his pass Friday during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
01 Nov 2024
Kelly Wade
News
Jesse Alexandra
In the midst of its first full season as an official NHRA category, the Holley EFI Factory X class has been inching toward the six-second zone with sleek entries of manually shifted, supercharged, lightweight hot rods. Friday at The Strip at Las…
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Bob Tasca III after Las Vegas sweep at Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the longtime Ford driver would certainly add a major high note to close out the season with a chance to sweep both races in Las Vegas this year.
01 Nov 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Bob Tasca III
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the veteran standout can still end the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a big finish starting at this weekend’s 24th…
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