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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.
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.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals:
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Jamie Dymond, Kerhonkson, N.Y., '99 Dragster, 4.733, 139.33 def. Nelson Belot, Dalton, Mass., '79…
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.
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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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Kalitta, Force, and Enders lead Betway Carolina Nationals Friday fields
Doug Kalitta, John Force, and Erica Enders led qualifying on the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, where qualifying at the second event of the Countdown to the Championship sizzled under the lights at zMAX Dragway.
Doug Kalitta, John Force, and Erica Enders led qualifying on the opening day of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, where qualifying at the second event of the Countdown to the Championship sizzled under the lights at zMAX Dragway.
Kalitta, one…
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday photo gallery
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Friday of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Tim Wilkerson eager to make up for the one that got away in Reading
Tim Wilkerson is still kicking himself after his red-light in the final round of last weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, but he’s glad that he only had to wait five days to get back behind the wheel at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Tim Wilkerson is still kicking himself after his red-light in the final round of last weekend’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, but he’s glad that he only had to wait five days to get back behind the wheel of his Levi, Ray & Shoup Funny Car at the…
Pro Stock standout Bo Butner looking to make big move in Charlotte
With five races left in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Bo Butner knows he has ground to make up starting at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
With five races left in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Bo Butner knows he has ground to make up starting at this weekend’s Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. But coming off his first No. 1 qualifier in three…
Rickie Smith after hometrack FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod win in Charlotte
In what he says is his final season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith said he already received his one wish for the year, which was picking up a victory to go out in style.
In what he says is his final season in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith said he already received his one wish for the year, which was picking up a victory to go out in style.…
Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview
Round two of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicks off today at zMAX Dragway with the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Round two of the six-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicks off today at zMAX Dragway with the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Austin Prock (Top Fuel) and John Force Racing teammate Robert Hight (…
NHRA Safety Safari: One of Wally Parks' key contributions to drag racing
For nearly 70 years, the NHRA Safety Safari presented by Simpson has made the National Hot Rod Association the premiere place to drag race.
Wally Parks knew that in order for drag racing to grow to its full potential, it would have to be sustainable. Race tracks would need to be consistent in their processes and preparation, the staff that ran the events would have to be…
Mountain Motor Pro Stock headed to Charlotte for NHRA season finale
The Mountain Motor Pro Stockers are set to resume competition this weekend at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in Charlotte, NC.
With fall weather starting to move in, the Mountain Motor teams are excited to get be racing at Zmax Dragway this weekend as we expect to see record-setting numbers for a number of racing classes due to the weather. Again at the Carolina Nationals,…
Pedregon at the Pentagon: World champ gets a special trip between events
Between races in the Countdown to the Championship, two-time Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon and his team were able to enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Between races in the Countdown to the Championship, two-time Funny Car world champ Cruz Pedregon and his team were able to enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
The tour took place on Monday after an…
Defending Top Fuel event winner Josh Hart looks to jump into title hunt
Last year, Josh Hart played the spoiler, beating a trio of Top Fuel title contenders. Now in the Countdown playoffs for the first time, Hart hopes a second straight victory at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals can put him in the thick of the championship conversation.
A year ago, Josh Hart played the spoiler role perfectly in his fall visit to zMAX Dragway during his rookie season, beating a trio of Top Fuel title contenders en route to second career NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory. Now in the…
Watch this weekend's Division 1 Summit Series E.T. Finals for free on NHRA.tv
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 Summit Racing Series Finals event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage are Competition…
Weekend Rewind: Relive the highlights of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals kicked off the Countdown to the Championship with a drama-filled event at Maple Grove Raceway. Here's a look at just a few of the highlights.
Behind the scenes with the winners of the 2022 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2022 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as they celebrate their Countdown to the Championship-opening victories at Maple Grove Raceway with their crews and with one another.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America fetes Linda Vaughn, First Lady of Motorsports
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently saluted Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, with a proclamation for Linda Vaughn Day, Sept. 19.
The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently saluted Linda Vaughn, the First Lady of Motorsports, with a proclamation for Linda Vaughn Day, Sept. 19. Vaughn previously was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
The proclamation reads…
Pep Boys NHRA Nationals FOX broadcast delivers record audience of 1.6 million
Sunday’s NHRA on FOX television coverage from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which was the NHRA’s NFL adjacent broadcast, delivered 1,678,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed NHRA telecast record.
Sunday’s NHRA on FOX television coverage from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which was the NHRA’s NFL adjacent broadcast, delivered 1,678,000 viewers, making it the most-viewed NHRA telecast record.
That is up 150,000 viewers (10%) from the…
Tricky Tipster: Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
The Countdown to the Championship heats up this weekend at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, the second of six races in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series playoffs. Tricky Tipster, NHRA's in-house oddsmaker, has tabbed Brittany Force, Robert Hight, and Erica Enders as the favorites.
The Countdown to the Championship delivered as advertised last week in Reading with wins by favorites Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Joey Gladstone as well as a surprise Top Fuel victory by Austin Prock. Now, drivers who did not win, or at least…
Erwin, Scott, Hildebrant, Couch, Tilson capture Division 4 Summit championships
Todd Erwin, Jason Scott, Jason Hildebrant, Cody Couch, and Bryan Tilson all punched their tickets for the Summit National Championship battle later this year in Las Vegas with big wins at the Division 4 Summit Series Finals in Ardmore, Okla.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals:
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Todd Erwin, dragster, 4.480, 154.43 def. Chuck Wier,'67 Chevy II, 6.522, 103.90.
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Division 3's Keil, Buchanan, Ellison, Collier, Sheppeard headed to Las Vegas title bash
Carl Keil, AJ Buchanan, Caleb Ellison, Garreth Sheppeard, and Steven Collier won the Division 3 Summit Series FInals and will represent the division at the Summit National Championship later this fall in Las Vegas.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2022 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals:
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Carl Keil, Rossford, Ohio, '15 Dragster, 4.790, 142.96 def. Michael Sturgill, Beavercreek, Ohio…
Nitro Time Machine: Ron Capps gets huge playoff win at 2018 Charlotte race
With then crew chief Rahn Tobler at the helm, Ron Capps scored a crucial Countdown to the Championship victory in Funny Car at the 2018 fall Charlotte event.
Robert and Richard Phillips, Saisi, and Lee, pace winners at Sacramento
The climate gods blessed the weekend with benevolent weather, giving over 170 drag racers pleasant conditions at Sacramento Raceway and a chance to snatch one of the 10 gold Wallys up for grabs as the 2022 Heritage Racing Series winds down with only one race remaining on the schedule
by Stephen Justice
The climate gods blessed the weekend with benevolent weather (no triple-digit heat) giving over 170 drag racers pleasant conditions at Sacramento Raceway and a chance to snatch one of the 10 gold…