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Even David Grubnic was surprised by Brittany Force's 337-mph pass in Denver
Listen to David Grubnic explain to NHRA on FOX's Bruno Masssel that the thin air in Denver should have meant a 332- or 334-mph top speed, but he was nearly speechless when the car ran 337 mph.
Five things we learned at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, the middle leg of the three-race NHRA Western Swing, went into the record book, adding another chapter to the Pacific Raceways’ storied history. Here’s our five big takeaways from the event.
The Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, the middle leg of the three-race NHRA Western Swing, went into the record book, adding another chapter to the Pacific Raceways’ storied history. Here’s our five big takeaways from the event.
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Torrence, Wilkerson return to winner's circle; Herrera's domination continues
Four-time Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence broke his 2023 win drought, Tim Wilkerson won in Funny Car for the fourth time in Seattle, and Gaige Herrera won for the fifth time in seven starts this season to highlight an action-packed final day of racing at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Four-time Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence broke his 2023 win drought, Tim Wilkerson won in Funny Car for the fourth time in Seattle, and Gaige Herrera won for the fifth time in seven starts this season to highlight an action-packed final day of racing…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the final day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing the action on and off the racetrack.
Sunday News and Notes from the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from raceday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Shawn Langdon, denied in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday, chalked up a first-round victory over Antron Brown, the last man to sweep the Western Swing (2009). Brown’s Matco Tools…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday preview
Highlighting raceday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, Mile-High Nationals winners Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, and Gaige Herrera will try to continue their respective attempts to join the short list of drivers to sweep the Western Swing with consecutive wins in Denver Seattle, and Sonoma.
Highlighting raceday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, Mile-High Nationals winners Clay Millican, Matt Hagan, and Gaige Herrera will try to continue their respective attempts to join the short list of drivers to sweep the Western Swing…
Salinas, Force, Herrera lead final qualifying at Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Gaige Herrera will lead their respective fields into Sunday battle at Pacific Raceways to determine the winners of the 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Mike Salinas, John Force, and Gaige Herrera will lead their respective fields into Sunday battle at Pacific Raceways to determine the winners of the 2023 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Salinas, the low qualifier in Chicago, grabbed his…
Torrence, Capps, Herrera win Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles in Seattle
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Gaige Herrera collected victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge held during qualifying Saturday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Gaige Herrera collected victories in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge held during qualifying Saturday at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals.
The Mission Challenge brings competitive racing to the…
Smith prepping for Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout in midst of busy stretch
Racing on the full Western Swing for the first time, busy is the key word for Pro Stock Motorcycle, and that definitely includes Angie Smith.
Racing on the full Western Swing for the first time, busy is the key word for Pro Stock Motorcycle, and that definitely includes Angie Smith.
After advancing to the final round in Denver, Smith and the rest of the class appeared at Pacific…
Milestone 50th career win could be just around the corner for Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta is hoping to finally reach his milestone 50th career win at this year’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals and comes into the race hot off of a runner-up last weekend in Denver.
Like fellow NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racer Eddie Krawiec, Doug Kalitta is hoping to finally reach his milestone…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the second day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing the action on and off the racetrack.
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, Mission Challenge Saturday preview
Two qualifying sessions today will set the final fields for Sunday’s eliminations at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, and Friday’s low qualifiers have said they don’t expect their provisional field-leading times to withstand the day.
Two qualifying sessions today will set the final fields for Sunday’s eliminations at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, and Friday’s low qualifiers have said they don’t expect their provisional field-leading times to…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday photo gallery
The National Dragster photographers were all over Pacific Raceways on the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, capturing the action on and off the racetrack.
Kalitta, Tasca, and Herrera lead Northwest Nationals Friday qualifying fields
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are the low qualifiers after the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, the middle stop of the three-race Western Swing.
Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bob Tasca III (Funny Car), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are the low qualifiers after the opening day of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, the middle stop of the three-race Western Swing…
Stuck on 49 wins, Eddie Krawiec hopes first trip to Seattle nets him milestone victory
Eddie Krawiec is probably getting a little tired of people asking the question, but the personable rider of the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki still takes it in stride as he remains one victory shy of reaching the 50-win milestone in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition.
Eddie Krawiec is probably getting a little tired of people asking the question, but the personable rider of the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki still takes it in stride as he remains one victory shy of reaching the 50-win milestone in NHRA Pro…
'The Surfer,' Jeff Diehl, is back and looking to make big waves in Seattle
Funny Car fan-favorite Jeff “the Surfer” Diehl will be back to riding the big waves of Funny Car competition at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, his first outing since the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in April, where he reached the semifinals, and he's got a new look and new hopes.
Funny Car fan-favorite Jeff “the Surfer” Diehl will be back to riding the big waves of Funny Car competition at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, his first outing since the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in April, where he reached the semifinals…
Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to sea level, trekking down from the mile-high climes of Colorado to the beautiful and rustic setting that is Pacific Raceways in Washington state just outside of Seattle for the second leg of the annual Western Swing.
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to sea level, trekking down from the mile-high climes of Colorado to the beautiful and rustic setting that is Pacific Raceways in Washington state just outside of Seattle for the second leg of the…
J.R. Todd looks to finish job at Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
After getting through an unfortunate rough stretch earlier this season, things have swiftly turned around for Funny Car standout J.R. Todd and he brings plenty of much-needed momentum into this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
After getting through an unfortunate rough stretch earlier this season, things have swiftly turned around for Funny Car standout J.R. Todd. The former world champion has three semifinal appearances in the past four races, bringing plenty of much-…
Driven: Austin Prock
From driving to mixing fuel to working on the clutch and more... It was a non-stop weekend for Austin Prock at the Dodge Power Brokers NHR Mile-High Nationals. Austin and the entire Montana Brands/Rocky Mountain Twist team provide a peek inside a busy day at the track in this new long-form feature.
Tricky Tipster: Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals
Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds, has picked Justin Ashley, Robert Hight, and Gaige Herrera as the favorites for this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.
After laying a goose egg in Denver with an uninspired 0-4 record in his predictions, Tricky Tipster looks for redemption as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour continues westward to Pacific Raceways for the annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Mile-High Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
With busy weekend ahead, Brittany Force eyes first Northwest Nationals win
Track records continue to fall this year for NHRA Top Fuel star Brittany Force, but the defending Top Fuel world champion is still after her first victory of the 2023 campaign, and this weekend’s busy Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals would be an ideal time to get it.
Track records continue to fall this year for NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series star Brittany Force. But the defending Top Fuel world champion is still after her first victory of the 2023 campaign, and this weekend’s 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA…
Nitro magnetos, Pro Mod transmissions, Pro Stock gear ratios, and more
NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart regularly answers technical questions from fans about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and answers on NHRA.com.
At every NHRA national event, NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart offers fans the chance to send him an email with technical questions about the race cars, the tracks, and the procedures. As part of a semi-regular feature, we’ll share those questions and…
From The Mountain Tops to the Tree Tops: Denver wrapped, Seattle previewed
In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific Raceways in Washington.
On this monologue-style episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, host Brian Lohnes takes you through all the news and storylines from Denver and looks forward to this weekend's Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at historic Pacific…
NHRA legend Don Prudhomme will serve as grand marshal at Northwest Nationals
NHRA legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be the grand marshal at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, where he will take part in several fan activities and appearances.
NHRA legend Don “The Snake” Prudhomme will be the grand marshal at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals, returning to Pacific Raceways, where he competed for years on the national event and match-race events.
Prudhomme, who won the NHRA…
Kalitta Air Careers Top Fuel dragster set for debut at Northwest Nationals
In a concerted effort to hire both pilots and mechanics, Kalitta Air Careers will adorn Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster starting with this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Wash.
In a concerted effort to hire both pilots and mechanics, Kalitta Air Careers will adorn Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel dragster starting with this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Wash.
The Kalitta Air Careers Top Fuel dragster is…
Weekend Rewind: 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals
The 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals may have been the final NHRA national event at Bandimere Speedway, but it went out with a bang with record-breaking action, upsets, and high drama.
New date, Pro Stock Motorcycle debut highlight Flav-R-Pac Northwest Nationals
With a new date on the famed NHRA Western Swing and the debut appearance of Pro Stock Motorcycle, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to power into Pacific Raceways for the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 21-23.
With a new date on the famed NHRA Western Swing and the debut appearance of Pro Stock Motorcycle, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to power into Pacific Raceways for the 34th annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 21-23…
Attention in the Pits: Go inside the first compressed-air Top Sportsman car
Mark Griffin debuted the first bottled-air Top Sportsman car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. In this segment of NHRA’s popular “Attention in the Pits” series, NHRA’s Joe Castello and Griffin walk you through how it all works.
