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2022 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Super Stock winner Troy Huntzberry

29 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
115:04
On the way to his first NHRA national event victory in Super Stock, Troy Huntzberry flirted with perfection as he combined a .001 reaction time with a 10.040 on his 10.04 dial to knock out recent U.S. Nationals winner Pete D’Agnolo. Despite the loss…
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2022 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Comp winner Joe Carnasciale

29 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
58:52
Two-time national event Comp runner-up Joe Carnasciale finally broke through for his first career victory, wheeling his Rhode Island-based I/SM '06 Cavalier to a sizzling (-.57) 8.94 in the final round to defeat recent JEGS Allstars champ David…
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2022 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

29 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
122:59
Reigning Top Alcohol Funny Car world champ Sean Bellemeur continued his zMAX Dragway dominance, winning for the fourth straight time at the facility – sweeping both the spring and fall events in 2021 and ’22 -- when he defeated fellow world champ…
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2022 Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Earl Nichols

29 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
95:42
Earl Nichols Jr., a former Super Gas racer, has less than 20 runs under his safety belts in Top Alcohol Dragster but already is a national event winner. A week after reaching the semifinals of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, Earl Nichols won wire-to-…
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How former racer Curtis Francois saved and resurrected St. Louis' marquee facility

Twelve years ago, the fate of what today is known as World Wide Technology Raceway was very much in jeopardy until local businessman and developer Curtis Francois bought the property and turned it into the showcase facility that this weekend will host the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
29 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
World Wide Technology Raceway
by John Bisci World Wide Technology Raceway’s compelling story of its narrow escape from the wrecking ball has been told many times, but it never ceases to amaze the listener. In a nutshell, the facility, which included a…
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Championship leader Justin Ashley prepared to take fight to St. Louis

After runner-up finishes at the first two Countdown events in Reading and Charlotte, Justin Ashley and the Phillips Connect Top Fuel team took a light break before heading to St. Louis.
28 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mike Green
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Cruz Pedregon's Snap-on Dodge turns pink to support breast cancer patients

Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly Shires Foundation in Canada to further their work helping breast cancer patients meet non-medical expenses while they are undergoing treatment. 
28 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cruz Pedregon
After making his historic 600th race start and sitting firmly in the Countdown to the Championship standings, Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Tools team will debut a new Socket to Breast Cancer car design to support the Pink Fund in the U.S. and Kelly…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
28 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
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Nichols, Bellemeur lead Lucas Oil Series winners at Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals

In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, led by first-time winner Earl Nichols Jr. in Top Alcohol Dragster.
28 Sep 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Earl Nichols
In addition to the Camping World Drag Racing Series action taking place at zMAX Dragway, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals. Earl Nichols Jr., a former Super Gas…
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Countdown Craziness, Hot Takes, and a Potential Record Breaker in St. Louis

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna weigh in with all that has been happening through two races of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. 
28 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, NHRA on FOX's Tony Pedregon and NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna weigh in with all that has been happening through two races of the NHRA Countdown to the…
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Relive the action at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in our Weekend Rewind

Relive the magic, drama, and upsets of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, race two of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
28 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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WWTR foundation continues to collect donations for eastern Kentucky flood victims

The Raceway Gives Foundation, the charitable arm of World Wide Technology Raceway, home of this weekend's NHRA Midwest Nationals, is continuing to collect for the flood victims of eastern Kentucky.
27 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kentucky flood victims
The record rainfall and subsequent flooding of late July dramatically impacted the lives of people in our own community as well as those in eastern Kentucky. Both areas suffered devastating damage, and the communities are rallying together to…
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Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park canceled due to weather

With the forecast of Hurricane Ian’s arrival over the weekend and no available dates at the facility, NHRA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event scheduled for this weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event will not be rescheduled.
27 Sep 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 1
With the forecast of Hurricane Ian’s arrival over the weekend and no available dates at the facility, NHR has made the difficult decision to cancel the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event scheduled for this weekend at Virginia Motorsports…
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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
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tony Stewart, left, himself a new Top Fuel driver was on hand for moral support 10
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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
News
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
Gallery
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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
News
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
Gallery
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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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