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The Sports Report: Dan Fletcher becomes NHRA’s second winningest driver

Dan Fletcher is quick to admit that the odds of him catching John Force for the NHRA win record of 155 races (and counting) are slim and none, but he’s known for quite some time that second-place Frank Manzo, who retired with 105 victories, was well within reach.
27 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Dan Fletcher
Dan Fletcher is quick to admit that the odds of him catching John Force for the NHRA win record of 155 races (and counting) are slim and none, but he’s known for quite some time that second-place Frank Manzo, who retired with 105 victories, was well…
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Jake Opatrny will make Top Fuel debut this weekend at NHRA Midwest Nationals

Top Fuel will welcome another young, new hopeful at this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals when 28-year-old Jake Opatrny makes his nitro debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
27 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Jake Opatrny
Top Fuel will welcome another young, new hopeful at this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals when 28-year-old Jake Opatrny makes his nitro debut at World Wide Technology Raceway. Opatrny, a graduate of the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School who…
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Motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana gets his 'Baptism by Nitro' in Top Fuel passes

Multi-discipline motorsports superstar Travis Pastrana added some real nitro to his “Nitro Circus" resumé when he made a couple of short passes behind the wheel of Scott Palmer’s Top Fueler at zMAX Dragway Monday after the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
27 Sep 2022
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Concert, fireworks will add to drama-filled Midwest Nationals Countdown event

With a special fireworks show and a concert by country music star Tim Dugger, the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis will be loaded with special events, adding to the memorable three days of racing action in the middle of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
27 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Midwest Nationals
With a special fireworks show and a concert by country music star Tim Dugger helping kick off the weekend, the upcoming 11th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis will be loaded with special…
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Five Things We Learned at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals

The Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals was the second race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, an event filled with drama, upsets, and a lot of emotion. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
26 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things
The Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals was the second race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, an event filled with drama, upsets, and a lot of emotion. Here are five big takeaways from the event. DON’T…
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Brown, Capps, Stanfield take championship-crucial wins at Betway Carolina Nationals

A wild day of action and points shuffling at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals concluded with Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield in the winner’s circle at zMAX Dragway at the conclusion of the second event of the six-race Countdown to the Championship.
25 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Betway Carolina Nationals winners
A wild day of action and points shuffling at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals concluded with Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Aaron Stanfield in the winner’s circle at zMAX Dragway at the conclusion of the second event of the six-race Countdown to the…
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Stevie Jackson gets back in win column in Charlotte event

Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon since early in the 2021 season, driving to an impressive victory on Sunday at zMAX Dragway as part of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.The event was powered by Pee Dee Fleet.
25 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Jackson
Two-time world champion Stevie “Fast” Jackson picked up his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon since early in the 2021 season, driving to an impressive victory on Sunday at zMAX Dragway as part of the 14th…
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Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Sunday of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
25 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dymond, Caissie, Northrop, Tisdale, Hoff win Division 1 Summit Series Finals

Jamie Dymond, Dan Caissie, Paul Northrop, Paul Northrop, and Danny Hoff earned trips to the Summit National Championships after victories at the Northeast Division Finals. Caissie is the defending national champ in Pro.
25 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals: SUPER PRO Jamie Dymond, Kerhonkson, N.Y., '99 Dragster, 4.733, 139.33  def. Nelson Belot, Dalton, Mass., '79…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
25 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
  UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Round one of Top Fuel started with a bit of drama as Bs R+L Carrier teams had a problem with the idler pulley that keeps the supercharger belt tight. Tony Schumacher’s Scag Power Equipment team graciously…
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Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Sunday preview

After two days of dueling for qualifying position on the famed all-concrete zMAX Dragway strip, the intensity will ratchet up as final eliminations for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals roar to life at the second of six events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
25 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
After two days of dueling for position on the famed all-concrete zMAX Dragway strip, the intensity will ratchet up as final eliminations for the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals roar to life at the second of six events in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Ashley, Force, and Enders take top spots heading into Charlotte eliminations day

A spectacular final day of qualifying at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals concluded with Justin Ashley, John Force, and Erica Enders atop their respective fields at zMAX Dragway.
24 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Justin Ashley
A spectacular final day of qualifying at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals concluded with Justin Ashley, John Force, and Erica Enders atop their respective fields at zMAX Dragway. Ashley earned his second career Top Fuel No. 1 qualifying berth…
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Rick Hendrick talks NHRA, Pro Stock, and Greg Anderson's 100th career victory

Charlotte being the heart of NASCAR country, it’s not surprising to see circle-track legends like Rick Hendrick, sponsor of Greg Anderson’s Pro Stock Camaro, on hand watching at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
24 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Rick Hendrick
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With milestone 600th start on deck, Cruz Pedregon looks back and ahead at career

Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon will become just the third racer in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to record 600 raceday starts when he fires the car Sunday morning at zMAX Dragway.
24 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Cruz Pedregon
With his place in the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Funny Car field safely secured with his 3.93-second blast Friday night, two-time NHRA Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon will become just the third racer in the NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Saturday of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
24 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Schumacher, Scag Power Equipment renew NHRA partnership through 2025

NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Tony Schumacher and the Maynard Family Racing team have renewed their partnership agreement with Scag Power Equipment through the 2025 NHRA season.
24 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Scag Power Equipment
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Tony Schumacher and the Maynard Family Racing team have renewed their partnership agreement with Scag Power Equipment, an industry leader in commercial and residential riding, stand-on, and walk-behind lawn…
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Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s lone qualifying session at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals only helped whet the appetite of everyone in attendance. With similarly cool conditions forecast for today, those early numbers may be in jeopardy as the teams will come armed with the knowledge gained on their opening passes.
24 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
Friday’s lone qualifying session at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals only helped whet the appetite of everyone in attendance as Doug Kalitta, John Force, and Erica Enders were all impressive in taking the provisional No. 1 spots at zMAX Dragway…
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Kalitta, Force, and Enders lead Betway Carolina Nationals Friday fields

Doug Kalitta, John Force, and Erica Enders led qualifying on the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, where qualifying at the second event of the Countdown to the Championship sizzled under the lights at zMAX Dragway.
23 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta, John Force, and Erica Enders led qualifying on the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, where qualifying at the second event of the Countdown to the Championship sizzled under the lights at zMAX Dragway. Kalitta, one…
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Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Friday of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
23 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Tim Wilkerson eager to make up for the one that got away in Reading

Tim Wilkerson is still kicking himself after his red-light in the final round of last weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, but he’s glad that he only had to wait five days to get back behind the wheel at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
23 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson is still kicking himself after his red-light in the final round of last weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, but he’s glad that he only had to wait five days to get back behind the wheel of his Levi, Ray & Shoup Funny Car at the…
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Pro Stock standout Bo Butner looking to make big move in Charlotte

With five races left in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Bo Butner knows he has ground to make up starting at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
23 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bo Butner
With five races left in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Bo Butner knows he has ground to make up starting at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. But coming off his first No. 1 qualifier in three…
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Rickie Smith after hometrack FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte

In what he says is his final season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith said he already received his one wish for the year, which was picking up a victory to go out in style.
23 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Rickie Smith
In what he says is his final season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith said he already received his one wish for the year, which was picking up a victory to go out in style.…
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Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview

Round two of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicks off today at zMAX Dragway with the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
23 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
Round two of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicks off today at zMAX Dragway with the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals. Austin Prock (Top Fuel) and John Force Racing teammate Robert Hight (…
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NHRA Safety Safari: One of Wally Parks' key contributions to drag racing

For nearly 70 years, the NHRA Safety Safari presented by Simpson has made the National Hot Rod Association the premiere place to drag race.
22 Sep 2022
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The NHRA Safety Safari: One of Wally Parks' key contributions to drag racing
Wally Parks knew that in order for drag racing to grow to its full potential, it would have to be sustainable.  Race tracks would need to be consistent in their processes and preparation, the staff that ran the events would have to be…
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock headed to Charlotte for NHRA season finale

The Mountain Motor Pro Stockers are set to resume competition this weekend at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in Charlotte, NC.
22 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock to headed to Charlotte for NHRA season finale
With fall weather starting to move in, the Mountain Motor teams are excited to get be racing at Zmax Dragway this weekend as we expect to see record-setting numbers for a number of racing classes due to the weather. Again at the Carolina Nationals,…
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Pedregon at the Pentagon: World champ gets a special trip between events

Between races in the Countdown to the Championship, two-time Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon and his team were able to enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
21 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cruz Pedregon
Between races in the Countdown to the Championship, two-time Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon and his team were able to enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The tour took place on Monday after an…
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Defending Top Fuel event winner Josh Hart looks to jump into title hunt

Last year, Josh Hart played the spoiler, beating a trio of Top Fuel title contenders. Now in the Countdown playoffs for the first time, Hart hopes a second straight victory at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals can put him in the thick of the championship conversation.
21 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
A year ago, Josh Hart played the spoiler role perfectly in his fall visit to zMAX Dragway during his rookie season, beating a trio of Top Fuel title contenders en route to second career NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory. Now in the…
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 Summit Series E.T. Finals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
21 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 1 Summit Series E.T. Finals
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Competition…
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Weekend Rewind: Relive the highlights of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals kicked off the Countdown to the Championship with a drama-filled event at Maple Grove Raceway. Here's a look at just a few of the highlights.
21 Sep 2022
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Behind the scenes with the winners of the 2022 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2022 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as they celebrate their Countdown to the Championship-opening victories at Maple Grove Raceway with their crews and with one another.
21 Sep 2022
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Behind the scenes
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