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Capps claims win No. 75; Brown and Glenn also score crucial Brainerd victories

Ron Capps joined an exclusive fraternity with his 75th NHRA national event title while Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also collected pro titles at the Luas Oil NHRA Nationals.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps joined an exclusive fraternity with his 75th NHRA national event title while Antron Brown and Dallas Glenn also collected pro titles at the Luas Oil NHRA Nationals. Capps has had a long love affair with Brainerd Int’l Raceway and it’s…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the :Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Antron Brown
It took just one pair for the difference in air and track conditions between qualifying and eliminations to become apparent as Mike Salinas made what was then the quickest run of the weekend with a 3.726 at 335.32 mph in his win…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday Preview

After two fascinating days of professional qualifying, the fields are set for today’s final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
20 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
The final day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals promises to be quite different from the first three as Satuday’s warm summer-like temperatures have been replaced by cool Fall air at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. The change in temperature, more than 20-…
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge titles go to first-time winners Brown, Hight, and Enders

The latest round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place on Saturday in Brainerd where Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Erica Enders became first-time winners.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Antron Brown
This season, a victory in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge has become a source of pride for NHRA drivers and in Brainerd, Antron Brown, Robert Hight and Erica Enders got a chance to join the growing roster of champions with wins in Top Fuel…
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Low qualifiers Ashley, Capps, and Anderson withstand the heat in Brainerd

Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson, finished qualifying as the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Greg Anderson
The second day of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals presented a unique challenge for NHRA pro teams as the 70-degree temperatures from Friday were replaced by highs in the low 90s. To further complicate matters, the forecast for Sunday’s…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Saturday Preview

19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Brainerd
The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod…
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Kalitta, Capps, and Anderson grab early qualifying leads in Brainerd

Professional qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals kicked off on Friday where Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson emerged as the provisional leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
18 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Professional qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals kicked off on Friday where Doug Kalitta, Ron Capps and Greg Anderson emerged as the provisional leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock. Cool fall-like temperatures greeted the NHRA…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and a full roster of Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing. The event will also feature the latest round of the Mission 2Fast2Tasty Challenge.
18 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brainerd
The 14th of 21 events in the 2023 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series is on deck as the tour moves to rustic Brainerd Int’l Raceway for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, an event jam packed with action including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod…
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Ashley wins again, Tasca and Enders claim second victories on the season in Topeka

Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued an impressive run as he claimed his sixth win of the season, while Bob Tasca III and Erica Enders each claimed their second victories of the year at the Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
13 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Erica Enders, Bob Tasca III, and Justin Ashley
Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley continued his impressive 2023 season as he defeated defending world champion Brittany Force in the final round and picked up his sixth win of the year on Sunday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by Pet Armor at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka.
13 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Racing was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time this morning, but Mother Nature had other plans. After an extended delay, we're off and running with the first pair of Top Fuel dragsters.  Brittany Force and Shawn Langdon fly right…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Dramatic weather conditions have been the greatest challenge this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the forecast for raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals has gone from dreadful to promising. That should be good news for those eager to battle for one of the last trophies up for grabs during the regular season.
13 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
After two brutally hot, humid, and sunny days of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park, raceday at the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals dawned with a vastly different tone. Drivers were awakened in the early morning hours by bursts of thunder,…
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Hight, Torrence, and Glenn lock into No. 1 qualifier awards at the Menards NHRA Nationals

The fields are set at Heartland Motorsports Park, and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to set the stage for an exciting and challenging raceday at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Robert Hight
The final day of qualifying at Heartland Motorsports Park saw two drivers remain in control of the top spot and another edge out his boss to secure the coveted No. 1. The fields are set and Sunday is slated to bring vastly different conditions to…
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Hagan, Torrence, and Glenn win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Topeka

Heartland Motorsports Park was packed with action on Saturday, as Matt Hagan claimed his second Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge win, Steve Torrence continued his charge with another victory, and Dallas Glenn finally closed the deal.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Funny Car's Matt Hagan powered to his second win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge for Tony Stewart Racing on Saturday at Heartland Motorsports Park, defeating Chad Green in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend's…
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Schedule update: Sunday start time moved up for Menards NHRA Nationals

NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top Fuel and then Funny Car and Pro Stock. Gates will open at 7:30 a.m. CT on Sunday at Heartland Motorsports Park.
12 Aug 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor at Heartland Motorsports Park. Eliminations will now begin at 10 a.m. CT on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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Menards NHRA Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the Menards NHRA Nationals will set the field in all three professional classes, and it will also serve as a thrilling race-within-a-race as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is contested.
12 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
The Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge is an exciting bonus event that pits the semifinalists from the previous race against one another for a rematch. With cash and valuable Countdown to the Championship bonus points on the line, the winner of two…
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Torrence, Hight, and Anderson claim provisional No. 1 spots in Topeka

The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than everyone else to each end the night with a provisional pole. 
11 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
The first day of qualifying at the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor was a scorcher, but the heat didn't hold back Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock). They aimed high and went quicker than…
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Menards NHRA Nationals Friday Preview

The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three Professional categories take to the dragstrip in the heart of America. 
11 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Heartland Motorsports Park
The 13th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park, and the 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals is slated to be a race to remember as drivers in three of the four…
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How Sweep it is: Gaige Herrera completes history making Western Swing sweep while Ashley and Todd also score in Sonoma

Gaige Herrera becomes the ninth driver to sweep the Western Swing while Justin Ashley and J.R. Todd secure nitro wins at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
30 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
A Western Swing sweep of the three NHRA national events in Denver, Seattle, and Sonoma is a rare feat that compares historically to a perfect game in baseball or a hole-in-one on the PGA tour. It’s just not something that fans can expect to see on…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of eliminations at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
30 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Paul Lee
The first pair of Top Fuel dragsters set the tone for a very entertaining round of nitro racing as Justin Ashley made a dramatic improvement over his qualifying effort with a 3.707 in the Phillips Connect dragster to beat Doug…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview

Champions in three Camping World NHRA series pro categories and seven Lucas Oil Sportsman categories will be crowned on Sunday during the final day of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at picturesque Sonoma Raceway.
30 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
Champions in three Camping World NHRA series pro categories and seven Lucas Oil Sportsman categories will be crowned on Sunday during the final day of competition at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at picturesque Sonoma Raceway. The event is the…
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Prock, Tasca, and Herrera lead qualifying for Denso Sonoma Nationals

Austin Prock, Bob Tasca III, and Gaige Herrera will lead their respective pro classes into Sunday's final eliminations at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
29 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
When Austin Prock, Alexis DeJoria, and Gaige Herrera finished Friday’s under-the-lights qualifying session in Sonoma as the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, they had every reason to feel confident that those…
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Torrence and Todd score victories in Mission 2Fast2Tasty Challenge

A victory a week ago in Seattle for Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and a runner-up for Funny Car’s J.R. Todd proved to be the gift that keeps on giving as each earned wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, held on Saturday in Sonoma, where he was joined in victory by J.R Todd in Funny Car.
29 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Mission
A victory a week ago in Seattle for Steve Torrence in Top Fuel and a runner-up for Funny Car’s J.R. Todd proved to be the gift that keeps on giving as each earned wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, held on Saturday in Sonoma. Torrence…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview

Saturday is going to be a busy day at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals as the jam packed scheduled includes final qualifying for Camping World series pros, the start of eliminations for the Lucas Oil Series sportsman competitors as well as the Misison #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout.
29 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
Saturday is going to be a busy day at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals as the jam packed scheduled includes final qualifying for Camping World series pros, the start of eliminations for the Lucas Oil Series sportsman competitors as well as the…
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Prock, DeJoria, and Herrera lead Denso Sonoma Nationals Friday qualifying fields

Austin Prock (Top Fuel), Alexis DeJoria (Funny Car), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are the low qualifiers after the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, the final stop of the three-race Western Swing.
28 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Austin Prock
The Top Fuel cars stole the show on Friday night in front of a packed house at Sonoma Raceway with wing-high header flames and a host of 3.7-second and 330-mph runs. The magic 300-mph eighth-mile barrier wasn’t eclipsed, as many had predicted, but…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview

California’s Napa Valley wine country will be the site of this week’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event as the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals takes center stage at Sonoma Raceway. The event is the final event in the annual Western Swing that includes stops in Denver and Seattle.
28 Jul 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Sonoma
California’s Napa Valley wine country will be the site of this week’s NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series event as the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals takes center stage at Sonoma Raceway. The event is the final event in the annual Western Swing that…
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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.
23 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Seattle winners
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…
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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.
23 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
  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…
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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.
23 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Seattle
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…
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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
22 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
John Force
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…
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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.
22 Jul 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
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…
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