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Bo Butner discusses his long-awaited return to the Pro Stock class

After taking some time off, Bo Butner is energized and ready for his return full-time duty in Pro Stock. In this exclusive Skype interview with NHRA's Brian Lohnes, Butner comes clean on his plans and expectations for the 2020 season.
08 Feb 2022
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WFO Podcast: Joe Castello, Alan Reinhart preview Phoneix PRO test session

NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello preview 2022 PRO Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Motorsports Park. 
08 Feb 2022
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NHRA announcers Alan Reinhart and Joe Castello preview 2022 PRO Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Motorsports Park.  The PRO preseason test session scheduled for Feb.10-12 is the final test session prior to the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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Doug Gordon will fly Beta colors for his final two years in family's Alcohol Funny Car

Beta Motorcycles has extended its sponsorship of Doug Gordon Racing through the 2022 and 2023 NHRA seasons. Gordon’s daughter Maddi is scheduled to take over the driver’s seat starting in 2024, so this new sponsorship extension will finish Doug’s days behind the wheel. 
08 Feb 2022
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Doug Gordon
Beta Motorcycles has extended its sponsorship of Doug Gordon Racing through the 2022 and 2023 NHRA seasons.  “This is great news for our Gordon family racing team,” said Doug Gordon, the 2020 NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car champion. “Beta has…
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NHRA Insider podcast: In With The Old

Returning Top Fuel standouts Tony Schumacher and Austin Prock join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about the 2022 season, how their teams will attack preseason testing, and what it means to have a full season in front of them. 
08 Feb 2022
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NHRA Insider podcast
  Tony Schumacher and Austin Prock join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. The two returning Top Fuel standouts have a lot to say about the 2022 season to be, the way that their teams will attack preseason…
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Auto Club Raceway at Pomona shined up and ready for 2022 season launch

"A new major championship meet arrived on the scene in 1961 when the NHRA Winternationals were held in Pomona, Calif. ... the Winternationals officially opened the new competition calendar." — Wally Parks
08 Feb 2022
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Auto Club Raceway at Pomona
Pomona. It's the emotional epicenter of all drag racing. For more than 60 years, the Winternationals that runs here in February has been the launch of the drag racing season. It's where drag racing innovations debut, where nitromethane burns…
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Sampey, Krawiec will ride Vance & Hines Suzukis with Andrew Hines as crew chief

Angelle Sampey and Eddie Krawiec will ride Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycles with Vance & Hines four-valve Suzuki motors in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series with six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines serving as crew chief.
08 Feb 2022
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Vance & Hines
Vance & Hines has announced details of its 2022 campaign to earn the NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, with a trio of former NHRA champions leading the charge. Andrew Hines will step up to the role of full-time crew chief for…
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Forrest Lucas inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil Products Inc., and namesake of Lucas Oil Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium, has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. 
08 Feb 2022
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Forrest Lucas
Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil Products Inc., the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, and namesake of Lucas Oil Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium, has been inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of…
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Funny Car champ Ron Capps set to begin first season as driver and team owner

Having recently added team owner to his job title, reigning Camping World NHRA Funny Car champions Ron Capps joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his preparation for the 2022 season.
07 Feb 2022
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Summit Racing Equipment continues title sponsorship of NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League

Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its title sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. As part of a 30th-anniversary celebration, a series of exciting eight-car shootouts will be held at seven different NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events.
07 Feb 2022
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Summit Racing Equipment
Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its title sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17, as part of a multiyear extension. The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League is set to…
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Kalitta Motorsports extends and expands DHL sponsorship in 2022 season

Kalitta Motorsports and DHL have signed a multiyear extension to the NHRA partnership of one of the longest-running and most successful motorsport marketing programs. J.R. Todd will drive the DHL Toyota Funny Car, and Shawn Langdon will be behind the wheel of the DHL Top Fuel dragster.
07 Feb 2022
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DHL
Kalitta Motorsports and DHL have signed a multiyear extension to the NHRA partnership of one of the longest-running and most successful motorsport marketing programs. The upcoming season will be the 15th year the two globally successful companies…
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Tickets on sale for Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway

NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event on Sept. 15-18 at Maple Grove Raceway.
07 Feb 2022
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event on Sept. 15-18 at Maple Grove…
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Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team prepared for tough Top Fuel battle

The battle for the 2022 Camping World NHRA Top Fuel title will be intense and Mike Salinas and his Scrappers team figure to be in the thick of it as they welcome new crew chief Rob Flynn.
04 Feb 2022
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Constant Aviation to continue as title sponsor of NHRA Factory Stock Showdown

Constant Aviation, an industry leader in aircraft and engine maintenance, will continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class for the 2022 season.
04 Feb 2022
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NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
Constant Aviation will continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class for the 2022 season. Constant Aviation, an industry leader in aircraft and engine maintenance, became title sponsor of the Factory Stock Showdown category…
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Nitro Time Machine: Robert Hight celebrates his first victory in Houston

Robert Hight has won three world championships and more than 50 races in a nitro Funny Car and it all began in 2005 with his first victory at Houston Raceway Park as we'll see in this episode of Nitro Time Machine.
04 Feb 2022
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Nitro Time Machine: Explosive action from the 1999 Winternationals

In the latest edition of Nitro Time Machine: We go back to the 1999 Winternationals where Mike Dunn kicked off the new season with an explosive Top Fuel victory.
04 Feb 2022
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By The Numbers: Pro Stock readies for 900th event 'birthday' in Pomona

Pro Stock made its debut at the 1970 Winternationals and will celebrate its 900th competition event at this year’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. Here's a look at some statistics from the first 899 events.
04 Feb 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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The popular Pro Stock class made its debut on Jan. 30, 1970 at the season-opening Winternationals and will celebrate its 900th competition event at this year’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. runs a "convenience store" of parts, supplies for nitro teams

Tommy Johnson Jr. might not have a full-time Funny Car ride right now, but the nitro-racing veteran still remains a key player through a parts business that supplies needed consumables to the top race teams in the sport.
03 Feb 2022
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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

It's a Funny Car extravaganza on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Championship driver J.R. Todd and championship crew chief Dean Antonelli join host Brian Lohnes and talk about all the things going on to prepare for the 2022 NHRA season.
03 Feb 2022
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  It's a Funny Car extravaganza on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. Championship driver J.R. Todd and championship crew chief Dean Antonelli join host Brian Lohnes and talk about all the things going on to prepare for the 2022…
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Alan Johnson highlights crew chief additions at Kalitta Motorsports for 2022

World champion crew chiefs Alan Johnson, Brian Husen, and Jason McCulloch have all joined Kalitta Motorsports for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, a move that should considerably improve the team’s chances for a world championship.
03 Feb 2022
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Alan Johnson
World champion crew chiefs Alan Johnson, Brian Husen, and Jason McCulloch have all joined Kalitta Motorsports for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, a move that should considerably improve the team’s chances for a world…
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Pep Boys named Official Auto Service Partner of NHRA, sponsor of All-Star Callouts

NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys has been named the Official Auto Service Partner of NHRA and the Official Sponsor of the NHRA All-Star Callout in both Top Fuel and Funny Car as part of a multiyear partnership. 
02 Feb 2022
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Pep Boys
NHRA and Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires have announced that Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks, has been named the Official Auto Service Partner of NHRA and the Official Sponsor of the NHRA All-Star Callout in both…
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R+L Carriers announces continuation of partnership for Josh Hart in 2022

R+L Carriers will continue to sponsor Top Fuel dragster driver Josh Hart for 22 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events during the 2022 season. 
02 Feb 2022
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Josh Hart
R+L Carriers will continue to sponsor Top Fuel dragster driver Josh Hart for 22 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national events during the 2022 season.  “I count on the R+L Carriers team to transport my dragster and equipment to each…
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Clay Millican reaping the benefits of branching out as content creator

Clay Millican isn’t planning on changing his primary job as a Top Fuel driver anytime soon, but the veteran has thoroughly enjoyed expanding into the world of content creation, bringing new eyes — and sponsors — to the sport as his YouTube page has steadily grown.
02 Feb 2022
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Clay Millican
Clay Millican isn’t planning on changing his primary job as a Top Fuel driver anytime soon, but as of late, the veteran hasn’t minded picking up some additional duties. Millican has thoroughly enjoyed expanding into the world of content creation…
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Coming up; the greatest season in the history of Top Fuel

New teams, the return of old favorites, the annual crew chief shuffle, and the quest to dethrone a four-time champion figure to make the 2022 Camping World NHRA Top Fuel season one for the ages.
01 Feb 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Steve Torrence
Heading into the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season; Steve Torrence is the undisputed king of the Top Fuel class until someone says otherwise. The Capco team is riding a wave of four straight championships and since 2018. They’ve also won 33…
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Troy Coughlin Jr. learning the ropes as first career Pro Stock victory looms

Troy Coughlin Jr. had some big shoes to fill when he slid in behind the wheel of the JEGS.com Chevrolet Camaro. His uncle, Jeg Coughlin Jr., had wheeled the family's coat of arms to five Pro Stock championships, but Troy Jr. took the pressure in stride.
01 Feb 2022
Kelly Wade
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Troy Coughlin Jr.
Troy Coughlin Jr. had some big shoes to fill when he slid in behind the wheel of the familiar yellow and black JEGS.com Chevrolet Camaro. His uncle, Jeg Coughlin Jr., had wheeled the family's coat of arms to five Pro Stock championships and 65 wins…
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Tasca team making adjustments for 2022 Funny Car championship assault

After a third-place finish last season, crew chief Jon Schaffer discusses plans and adjustments that Bob Tasca Racing hopes will carry the Ford team to its first championship in 2022.
01 Feb 2022
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Nitro Time Machine: Pro Mods gone wild at 2016 Houston race

Pro Mod racing is never boring, but the 2016 Houston race had more than its fair share of action as we see in the latest edition of NHRA.com's Nitro Time Machine.
01 Feb 2022
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For Matt Hagan, strength is more than just about flexing muscles in title bid

Funny Car driver Matt Hagan is known for physical strength and is often referred to by fans and media as "Hulk" Hagan, but over the years, the three-time world champ has learned that mental strength can be just as important.
31 Jan 2022
Kelly Wade
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Matt Hagan
Funny Car driver Matt Hagan is known for physical strength. In fact, the three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series champion is often referred to by fans and media as "Hulk" Hagan. What he hasn't gotten a lot of credit for, though, is that he'…
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Julie Nataas to continue championship chase with Randy Meyer Racing

Second-generation racer Julie Nataas will continue her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Randy Meyer Racing this season.
31 Jan 2022
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Julie Nataas
Second-generation racer Julie Nataas will continue her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world championship with Randy Meyer Racing this season. It will be Nataas’ fourth full-time season in RMR’s Oslo Tapet &…
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Major improvements, upgrades under way at trio of NHRA national event venues

Kasey Coler, NHRA's Vice President - Track Management & Operations, discusses upgrades and improvements underway at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Gainesville Raceway, and Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park with NHRA's Brian Lohnes.
31 Jan 2022
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Kalitta Motorsports, CMR Construction & Roofing announce major program for 2022

Kalitta Motorsports is once again expanding its marketing and business-to-business relationship with CMR Construction & Roofing, including primary sponsorship on Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster at six races.
31 Jan 2022
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CMR Construction
Kalitta Motorsports is once again expanding its marketing and business-to-business (B2B) relationship with Dallas-based CMR Construction & Roofing.  Over the last seven months of 2021, the program grew from a major associate relationship…
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