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What it takes to build an all-volunteer Funny Car crew

In his nitro Funny Car debut, Chris King rolled into the 2021 Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil with a team of friends and veterans racing for the love of the sport.
20 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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What it takes to build an all-volunteer Funny Car crew
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The 5,787-foot conundrum that is NHRA’s Western Swing

Going on the road for three weeks in a row with your race car is just one of the challenges of the Western Swing. But it's the 5,787-foot difference between Denver and Sonoma that makes this famed trinity of races a legendary experience.
20 Jul 2021
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The 5,787-foot conundrum that is NHRA’s Western Swing
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NHRA on FOX Show Open from Denver—The start of the Western Swing

Success, failure, and the conquering of the Rocky Mountains were on display at the 2021 Dodge SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil, and the start of the 32 NHRA Western Swing.
20 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA on FOX Show Open from Denver—The start of the Western Swing
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Crew Chief Confidential: David Grubnic explains the unique starting line in Denver

Brittany Force’s Crew Chief tells NHRA on FOX’s Jamie Howe about the cooling system under Bandimere’s starting line, and how it allows teams to launch harder for the best racing.
20 Jul 2021
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Crew Chief Confidential: David Grubnic explains the unique starting line in Denver
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Tony Stewart will drive 170-mph electric Cobra Jet 1400 at Winternationals

Three-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart recently made some laps in the low-8-second, 170-mph Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 at zMAX Dragway and also will drive the electric-powered Ford at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
20 Jul 2021
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Tony Stewart
  To purchase tickets to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, fans can visit NHRA.…
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Robert Hight makes fastest run in NHRA history at the 2017 Sonoma Nationals

Four years ago, during qualifying at the 2017 NHRA Sonoma Nationals, Robert Hight made the fastest run in drag racing history, 339.87 mph, to set the NHRA world on its ear.
20 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Robert Hight
 
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Five things we learned from the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals

A near-capacity crowd at Bandimere Speedway witnessed one of the most thrilling NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events of this or any other season as the annual Western Swing kicked off in Denver.
20 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Alex Laughlin
A near-capacity crowd at Bandimere Speedway witnessed one of the most thrilling NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events of this or any other season as the annual Western Swing kicked off in Denver. The 2020 NHRA Camping World Series…
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Joey Haas: Doing everything right as a new Top Fuel racer

Right team. Right driving. Right timing. Right choices. Under the watchful eye of Terry Totten, Haas makes it to the final against Steve Torrence in Denver.
19 Jul 2021
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Joey Haas: Doing everything right as a new Top Fuel racer
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Points leader Jose Gonzalez rolls to win at Bandimere Speedway

Jose Gonzalez continued his standout season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at Bandimere Speedway.
18 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jose Gonzalez
Jose Gonzalez continued his standout season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, beating back-to-back world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round at Bandimere Speedway. The race was the fifth event of the 2021 E3 Spark…
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Stephen Bell takes Factory Stock Showdown win at Mile-High Nationals

Stephen Bell drove his Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals in front of a near record-setting crowd.
18 Jul 2021
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Stephen Bell
Stephen Bell drove his Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown winner’s circle from the No. 3 qualifier position at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals in front of a near record-setting crowd. Bell took out Doug…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sunday photo gallery

National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Sunday, capturing the on and off-track action of the final day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
18 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Hagan puts team Schumacher on the scoreboard for the first time this season

After running the table in 2020 and posting 14 straight Funny Car victories, it was shocking to see the Don Schumacher Racing team struggle to put together a win this season. Entering the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil riding an 0-for-7 streak to start the season, the reigning world champion came to the rescue when he defeated Alexis DeJoria in the final round.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Matt Hagan
After running the table in 2020 and posting 14 straight Funny Car victories, it was shocking to see the Don Schumacher Racing team struggle to put together a win this season. Entering the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by…
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Matt Smith goes back-to-back, scores third win in first six races

There is still a lot of racing left to do in 2021, but if anyone is to keep Matt Smith from winning a fifth NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, it might be best to do it now. Smith won for the third time this year when he topped Eddie Krawiec in the final round of the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil, backing up his most recent win in Norwalk three weeks ago.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
There is still a lot of racing left to do in 2021, but if anyone is to keep Matt Smith from winning a fifth NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, it might be best to do it now. Smith won for the third time…
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Steve Torrence keeps rolling but Joey Haas has his day in the sun

It’s rare at any drag race when both the winner and runner-up walk away equally as excited, but that helps describe the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Top Fuel final, where Steve Torrence continued his torrid pace with his fifth win in eight races this season, and Joey Haas enjoyed his best day as a Pro with an impressive runner-up finish.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
It’s rare at any drag race when both the winner and runner-up walk away equally as excited, but that helps describe the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil Top Fuel final, where Steve Torrence continued his torrid pace with his…
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Sunday news and notes from the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals

News and notes during final eliminations at Bandimere Speedway. This will be updated throughout the remainder of the event.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
news and notes
In case you missed it last night, the final qualifying session for racers in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service featured a lot of drama, perhaps more than it should have. Defending series…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Following two days of intense qualifying, NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pros will battle it out for Wallys on the first leg of the annual Western Swing.
18 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
The on-track action at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil has been furious during two days of qualifying, but the real story of the event (so far) is the overflow crowds that packed Bandimere Speedway on Friday and…
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J.R. Gray walks away from Pro Mod crash at Dodge//SRT Mile-High Nationals

During the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service qualifying at the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil, J.R. Gray Jr.’s car made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to a stop. He exited the car under his own power.
17 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Gray
 
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Saturday photo gallery

National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Saturday, capturing the on and off-track action of the second day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
17 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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D'Agnolo doubles at twin JEGS Speed Week events at National Trail Raceway

Peter D'Agnolo scored twice at National Trail Raceway, winning the JEGS SPORTSnationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division event.
17 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at National Trail Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jasmine Salinas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.253, 278.17  def. Rich…
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Force, Hagan and Smith lead the way after thrilling nighttime qualifying in Denver

The fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals and Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith begin final eliminations as the top seeds in their respective categories
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
The fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals and Brittany Force, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith will begin final eliminations as the top seeds in their respective categories As expected, Saturday’s nighttime qualifying session at…
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Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer celebrate 25 years of success in Denver

At the 1996 Mile-High Nationals, Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer helped make history in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. A quarter-century later they are still going strong and the class has become a home for some of NHRA’s most competitive female racers.
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Angelle and Karen
At the 1996 Mile-High Nationals, Angelle Sampey and Karen Stoffer made history in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. A quarter-century later they are still going strong and the class has become a home for some of NHRA’s most competitive female racers…
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Champions crowned at JDRL Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol

Camden Teel headlined the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft, outlasting the 6-9 age group to sweep the 2021 Conference Finals events in that category
17 Jul 2021
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
Camden Teel Jr. Dragster
Camden Teel made it a clean sweep of 2021 Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 6-9 age group at the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Eastern Conference Finals presented by Mike Bos Chassis Craft. Teel added the Eastern Conference Finals…
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Shawn Fink and his vintage '55 Chevy dominate Mile-High No Time Shootout

Shawn Fink, a veteran of popular “Drag and Drive” events such as Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, added another title to his resumé when he wheeled his vintage ’55 Chevy to a win in the Mile-High No Time Shootout, a special event held during Friday qualifying at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
No Time
Shawn Fink, a veteran of popular “Drag and Drive” events such as Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, added another title to his resumé when he wheeled his vintage ’55 Chevy to a win in the Mile-High No Time Shootout, a special…
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Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s opening round of under-the-lights pro qualifying presented a challenge to NHRA’s pro teams, but they’ll have two more shots today to conquer Bandimere Speedway as the fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals.
17 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
Friday’s opening round of under-the-lights pro qualifying presented a challenge to NHRA’s pro teams, but they’ll have two more shots today to conquer Bandimere Speedway as the fields are set for the Dodge//SRT NHRA Mile-High Nationals. There were…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Friday photo gallery

National Dragster magazine's photographers were all over Bandimere Speedway on Friday, capturing the on and off-track action of the opening day of the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
16 Jul 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Nighttime is the right time for Torrence, Hagan, and Smith on Friday in Denver

After a one-year absence, Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. On Friday, Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Steve Johnson turned in the quickest performances in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle respectively.
16 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
After a one-year absence, the hills surrounding Denver’s Bandimere Speedway reverberated with the sound of nitro engines as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned for the Dodge/SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals. During Friday’s thrilling…
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16 Jul 2021
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Rested and ready, Clay Millican is prepared to make up for lost time

After sitting out the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Clay Millican is ready to resume the fight to make the Countdown to the Championship in Top Fuel.
16 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Clay Millican
First and foremost, Clay Millican is feeling much better after an inner-ear infection forced him to withdraw from the recent Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. For those who might not remember, Millican made a qualifying attempt on…
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Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Friday preview

It’s been two years since the sounds of nitro-burning engines resonated through the Rocky Mountains surrounding picturesque Bandimere Speedway, and to suggest that Denver fans are eager for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series would be a large understatement.
16 Jul 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Denver
It’s been two years since the sounds of nitro-burning engines resonated through the Rocky Mountains surrounding picturesque Bandimere Speedway and to suggest that Denver fans are eager for the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Mile-high racing a whole new experience for Pro Mod rookie J.R. Gray

Every race during the 2021 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been a first-time experience for standout rookie J.R. Gray. But this weekend will present an entirely new level of challenges for Gray.
16 Jul 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Gray
Every race during the 2021 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been a first-time experience for standout rookie J.R. Gray. But this weekend will present an entirely new level of challenges…
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