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2024 NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner Brian Sawyer

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
114:11
When it comes to Super Street racing, Brian Sawyer practically owns New England Dragway. The Massachusetts driver claimed his fourth New England Nationals Wally in the last eight years with a 10.93 to 10.96 final-round decision over Ray Butler.
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2024 NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner Hank Smith

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
100:12
Hank Smith scored his first NHRA national event victory, eking out a narrow final-round victory in Super Gas over five-time tour winner Jason Kenny. Smith’s better reaction time and 9.926 held off Kenny’s better-but-later 9.914 by just .004-second…
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2024 NHRA New England Nationals Super Comp winner Michael Handras

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
134:21
Michael Handras collected his second NHRA Super Comp Wally, clinching the win with a strong final-round 8.912 that forced local favorite Stephen Logan, into an 8.882 breakout loss.   
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2024 NHRA New England Nationals Stock winner Don Pires

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
106:29
Don Pires claimed his fourth national event win in Stock, and his second in Epping, after a final round battle against Ralph Porpora. Pires grabbed a lead at the start and ran 11.341 on his 11.28 prediction for the win.  
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2024 NHRA New England Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Lisa

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
79:49
The Super Stock final was decided by just a .001-second as Joe Santangelo left too soon, fouling away the win against Joe Lisa, who would have been tough to beat regardless with a 9.874 on his 9.89 dial.
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2024 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Larry Demers

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
94:40
Larry Demers is now 5-1 in national event final rounds after taking care of business in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman final against Zach Sackman at Route 66 Raceway. Demers left first and then sealed the win with a 6.901 against his 6.89 dial-in…
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2024 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Street winner Dalton Deffenbaugh

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
101:37
Second-generation racer Dalton Deffenbaugh followed father, 2019 SPORTSnationals winner Scott, to the winner’s circle, sealing the deal in Super Street with a .005-second win against Carl Dresback in a race in which both ran 10.926. Route 66 raceway…
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2024 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Jeremy Mason

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
112:06
2019 Super Gas world champ Jeremy Mason scored his fourth win in the class and seventh overall when he drove his ’66 Nova to a 9.913 to defeat Steve Hoyt’s 9.919 in the final. Mason’s seven wins have come at six different national events.
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2024 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Rick Hughes

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
88:16
Rick Hughes collected career win No. 2 in Super Comp in Chicago, backing up his 2018 St. Louis victory with a thrilling double-breakout final-round bout with Brad Cole. After gaining a slight starting line advantage, Hughes turned on the win light…
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2024 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock Eliminator winner Julie Biermann

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
148:16
Julie Biermann rode a string of solid lights to the final round of Stock eliminator and then scored her first national event title by beating Johnny Diekema, who slowed in his ’70 Challenger. Biermann is the 99th female winner in NHRA national event…
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2024 Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner James Ronzello

11 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
121:06
After a pair of runner-up finishes, Jimmy Ronzello claimed his first NHRA national event title in Super Stock. In the final, Ronzello topped Dave Dupps Jr. with a 9.291 against his 9.27 dial.
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Weekend Rewind: Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway wowed Tennessee fans with wild action and amazingly close racing. Here's a look back at the weekend.
11 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Tony Schumacher: From catastrophic engine failure to the winner's circle in one weekend

Before winning the 2024 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, Tony Schumacher experienced an engine explosion in his Top Fuel dragster that fans in the stands will never forget.
11 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tony Schumacher: From catastrophic engine failure to the winner's cirlce in one weekend
 The incident occurred during the qualifying rounds, capturing the attention of fans and racers alike. As Tony Schumacher's dragster roared down the track, the engine lost multiple cylinders and let go with a massive explosion. The force of the…
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DHDR developmental driver Madi Turley enjoys Bristol experience

During the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals last weekend, DH Davies Racing developmental driver Madi Turley spent the weekend as the NHRA Grassroots Racing ambassador.
11 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Madi Turley
During the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals last weekend, DH Davies Racing developmental driver Madi Turley spent the weekend as the NHRA Grassroots Racing ambassador. Turley, a 17-year-old Sportsman racer from Rutledge, Tenn., displayed her…
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Second Sportsman Appreciation Dinner set for Aug. 27 at NHRA U.S. Nationals

On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, NHRA will again host a Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at the NHRA U.S. Nationals to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of more than 800 racers and guests who will be attending this special event.
11 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sportsman Appreciation Dinner
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 27, NHRA will again host a Sportsman Appreciation Dinner at the NHRA U.S. Nationals to recognize the accomplishments and dedication of more than 800 racers and guests who will be attending this special event. The dinner…
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5 Things We Learned in Bristol

From heated rivalries at full boil to poignant moments with drag racing legends, the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had it all. Here are five things we learned this weekend in Bristol.
10 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Feature
Five Things We Learned in Bristol
From heated rivalries at full boil to poignant moments with drag racing legends, the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals had it all. Here are five things we learned this weekend in Bristol. PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE IS PEAK DRAMA…
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Five Sportsman champions crowned at Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five drivers also claimed wins in Lucas Oil Series competition at Bristol Dragway.
10 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gene Brown
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five drivers also claimed wins in Lucas Oil Series competition at Bristol Dragway. Byron Worner picked up his first national…
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Bo Butner wins again with Bristol JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock title

Incoming points leader Bo Butner won his second consecutive Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock event at this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and claimed top speed of the meet along the way.
10 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bo Butner
Bo Butner is finding his home in the Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock division of NHRA drag racing. The incoming points leader won his second consecutive event in the series at this weekend's Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley…
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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday photo gallery

Sunday eliminations in Bristol went off with nary a hitch. Meander through this gallery of images captured by the esteemed NHRA National Dragster photographers on the last day of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
09 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Kris Thorne named winner of Congruity NHRA Pro Mod series event in Bristol

Kris Thorne has been named the winner of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals following JR Gray's final-round disqualification in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+
09 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kris Thorne
NHRA announced the disqualification of J.R. Gray’s run on Sunday during a post-race inspection following the final round of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ due to a…
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Schumacher, Prock, Coughlin, and Herrera roar to Bristol wins

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway's 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Austin Prock, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Gaige Herrera also won on Sunday in Bristol.
09 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Bristol Winner's Circle
Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating reigning world champ Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.…
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David Janac wins his first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title in Bristol

David Janac won for the first time in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
09 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
David Janac
David Janac won for the first time in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series  at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The veteran driver powered his Janac Brothers Chevrolet COPO Camaro to victory from the No, 4…
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Cottrell takes second Legends Nitro Series win of the season at Bristol event

Bobby Cottrell, winner earlier this season at the Legends Nitro Series opener at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, scored his second win of the season in the Austin & O'Brien Camaro, defeating Phoenix winner Geoff Monise in the final round.
09 Jun 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Legends Nitro Series
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Sunday News and Notes from the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

It's 74 degrees Fahrenheit out there and with plenty of cloud cover, which means challenge awaits for the crew chiefs as they navigate a racetrack unlike the sun-drenched surface they've dealt with so far here at Bristol Dragway. Here's how it's going down on Sunday.
09 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Tony Schumacher
Top Fuel round one Doug Foley and Tony Stewart kick things off, and it's Foley advancing over Stewart's tire-smoking battle of a run. *** Tony Schumacher had a tough time in qualifying and landed in the No. 12 spot, but he's back to his…
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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday Preview

It's race day at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and with an early start time, the underlying energy is anything but chill. Teams are preparing to chase glory on the strip at one of the most breathtaking facilities on the tour. Here are a few things you should know.
09 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Bristol Dragway
It's race day at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and with an early start time, the underlying energy at Bristol Dragway is anything but chill. Teams are preparing to chase glory on the strip and beat Mother Nature to the…
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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Saturday photo gallery

It was a fine day in Bristol, and National Dragster photographers seized the moment to capture some extraordinary images at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Here is a small sampling.
08 Jun 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Smith, Prock, Millican, and Enders claim Mission #2Fast2Tasty wins in Bristol

Matt Smith earned his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the season at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and Funny Car points leader Austin Prock, Top Fuel's Clay Millican, and reigning Pro Stock champion Erica Enders also won the specialty race.
08 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Matt Smith enjoyed an incredible day in Pro Stock Motorcycle at Bristol Dragway, taking the No. 1 qualifier and his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the season in front of a near-capacity crowd on Saturday at the 23rd annual Super Grip…
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Prock, Millican, Anderson, and Smith rise to the top in Thunder Valley

At the conclusion of an action-packed day of qualifying for the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Clay Millican, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith locked down low qualifier awards in their respective categories to set the tone for Sunday at Bristol Dragway.
08 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Austin Prock
At the conclusion of an action-packed day of qualifying for the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Clay Millican, Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith locked down low qualifier awards in their respective categories to set…
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Saturday News and Notes from the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

News and notes from day two at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway
08 Jun 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Chase Van Sant
The second day of action at Bristol Dragway started with Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series eliminations. Stock, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Top Dragster have all been on track before the first round of Pro qualifying for today, and Pro Mod is…
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Schedule update to Sunday start time for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

NHRA and Bristol Dragway officials announced a schedule change for eliminations at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals due to the pending weather forecast for Sunday. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday at Bristol Dragway.
08 Jun 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Bristol Crowd
NHRA and Bristol Dragway officials announced a schedule change for eliminations at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals due to the pending weather forecast for Sunday. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday at…
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