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2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster's award-winning photographer Marc Gewertz shares the beauty, speed, and behind-the-scenes shots his lenses captured at the 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals.
30 Sep 2022
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Leah Pruett lights up the St. Louis sky 37
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Rookie Camrie Caruso experiencing the Countdown's potent energy

Camrie Caruso could not have known what she was in for when she stepped into the dog-eat-dog world of Pro Stock at the beginning of the season, but soon enough, Caruso came to understand the inner workings of the class and is experiencing the heightened intensity of a championship chase in a professional category for the first time.
30 Sep 2022
Kelly Wade
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Camrie Caruso
As one twist of the old saying goes, "You don't know until you know." Young Camrie Caruso could not have known what she was in for when she stepped into the dog-eat-dog world of Pro Stock at the beginning of the season. She appeared on the scene…
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Funny Car fan-favorite Tim Wilkerson looks to shine in front of family and friends

Tim Wilkerson remains right in the thick of things in the Countdown to the Championship, already advancing to one final round in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ six-race playoffs. Now the veteran has a chance to put on a show at his home track in front of family and friends at this weekend’s NHRA Midwest Nationals.
30 Sep 2022
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Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson remains right in the thick of things in the Countdown to the Championship, already advancing to one final round in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ six-race playoffs. Now the veteran has a chance to put on a show at his home…
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How former racer Curtis Francois saved and resurrected St. Louis' marquee facility

Twelve years ago, the fate of what today is known as World Wide Technology Raceway was very much in jeopardy until local businessman and developer Curtis Francois bought the property and turned it into the showcase facility that this weekend will host the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
29 Sep 2022
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World Wide Technology Raceway
by John Bisci World Wide Technology Raceway’s compelling story of its narrow escape from the wrecking ball has been told many times, but it never ceases to amaze the listener. In a nutshell, the facility, which included a…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
28 Sep 2022
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals
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Relive the action at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals in our Weekend Rewind

Relive the magic, drama, and upsets of the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals, race two of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
28 Sep 2022
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Five Things We Learned at the Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals

The Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals was the second race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, an event filled with drama, upsets, and a lot of emotion. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
26 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things
The Betway NHRA Carolina Nationals was the second race of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, an event filled with drama, upsets, and a lot of emotion. Here are five big takeaways from the event. DON’T…
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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.
24 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Cruz Pedregon
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…
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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.
23 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tim Wilkerson
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…
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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.
23 Sep 2022
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Bo Butner
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…
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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.
22 Sep 2022
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The NHRA Safety Safari: One of Wally Parks' key contributions to drag racing
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…
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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.
21 Sep 2022
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Josh Hart
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…
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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.
21 Sep 2022
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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.
21 Sep 2022
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Brittany Force's nightmare parts failure on race day

Listen in as Crew Chief David Grubnic diagnoses Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force's round-two engine explosion at the 2022 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
20 Sep 2022
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Brittany Force
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Watch Austin Prock use throttle control to beat Antron Brown in Reading

Even in the brutal-horsepower world of Top Fuel drag racing, driver finesse plays a role in round wins on race day as eventual race winner Austin Prock proved in this semifinal battle with Antron Brown at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
20 Sep 2022
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Austin Prock
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Five things we learned at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

With sellout crowds, picture-perfect weather, and an awe-inspiring setting to open the Countdown to the Championship, race fans got to witness a little bit of everything this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway.
19 Sep 2022
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Prock
With sellout crowds, picture-perfect weather, and an awe-inspiring setting to open the Countdown to the Championship, the playoffs are off and running in 2022 and race fans got to witness a little bit of everything this weekend at Maple Grove…
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Force reaches another milestone, set to make 800th career start on Sunday

Legendary Funny Car driver John Force is set to hit another incredible milestone this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, as the 16-time world champion will make his 800th race start on Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
17 Sep 2022
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Force
Legendary Funny Car driver John Force is set to hit another incredible milestone this weekend at Maple Grove Raceway, as the 16-time world champion will make his 800th race start on Sunday at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Including Force, only…
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Defending Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson ready to defend his crown

Two months ago, Greg Anderson likely wouldn’t have considered himself much of a threat to defend his world championship but has vaulted back into title contention as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs open.
16 Sep 2022
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Greg Anderson
Two months ago, Greg Anderson likely wouldn’t have considered himself much of a threat to defend his world championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. But the longtime star has made a swift turnaround in recent weeks, vaulting back…
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Rebounding Kelly Clontz could be a Countdown spoiler in Pro Stock Motorcycle

Kelly Clontz hasn't had the season she expected, but after navigating personal challenges that left her sidelined for a handful of mid-year races, she's riding into this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals with an increased appreciation for her career.
15 Sep 2022
Kelly Wade
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Kelly Clontz
Kelly Clontz hasn't had the season she expected, but after navigating personal challenges that left her sidelined for a handful of mid-year races, the Hughesville, Md., competitor is riding into this weekend's Pep Boys NHRA Nationals with an…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown preview: A repeat champ or someone new?

Just four riders in this year’s Countdown to the Championship have previously won a Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, including current points leader Matt Smith. But is this the year to welcome someone new to the club? If so, who will it be?
15 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown
Of the 10 riders who are competing in this year’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, just four — Matt Smith, Eddie Krawiec, Angelle Sampey, and Jerry Savoie — have previously won a championship. So, what are…
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Veteran Funny Car pilot Phil Burkart Jr. aiming for rare 'double' in Reading

Phil Burkart Jr. will attempt an unprecedented double this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as he looks for victories in both a nitro Funny Car and a Top Alcohol Funny Car.
14 Sep 2022
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Phil Burkart Jr.
Phil Burkart Jr. will attempt an unprecedented double this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as he looks for victories in both a nitro Funny Car and a Top Alcohol Funny Car. In the 71-year history of the sport, only past world champion Pat…
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Antron Brown rolling at right time as playoffs open at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

Whatever difficulties Antron Brown and his team endured early in the 2022 season appear to have been erased, putting the three-time Top Fuel world champion back on track to compete for another world title.
14 Sep 2022
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Antron Brown
Whatever difficulties Antron Brown and his team endured early in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season appear to have been erased, putting the three-time Top Fuel world champion back on track to compete for another world title.…
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Pro Stock Countdown preview: After a dominant 2022, what's next for Enders?

History is on the side of Erica Enders because five times in the last six years, and six times overall, the top seed entering the playoffs has delivered a championship in the Pro Stock class.
14 Sep 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Erica Enders
During her near 20-year career as a Pro, Erica Enders has seen just about everything when it comes to winning (and not winning) the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock title. During her first championship run in 2014,…
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Indy champs Brown and Capps shift focus to upcoming Countdown playoffs

U.S. Nationals winners Antron Brown and Ron Capps head into the Countdown to the Championship on a high note. Brown and NAPA crew chief Dean Antonelli discuss their plans to keep pace during the playoffs
13 Sep 2022
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Antron Brown
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Funny Car Countdown preview: Can Robert Hight beat the curse of No. 1 seed curse?

Over the last decade, the top seed in the Funny Car Countdown has won the championship just four times over the previous 13 Countdown playoffs. Can Robert Hight reverse that course and go wire to wire?
13 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Robert Hight
Although the top seed in the last two NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car Countdown to the Championship battles has emerged as the world champion at season’s end, unlike in Top Fuel, that’s far from the norm in Funny Car. In fact,…
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Top Fuel Countdown preview: Can the No. 1 spot pay off (as usual) for Brittany Force?

Nine times in the last 13 seasons, the top seed in the Countdown to the Championship has gone on to win the Top Fuel world championship. WIll current points leader Brittany Force make it 10 this year, or will Steve Torrence rebound for a fifth straight title?
12 Sep 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Brittany Force
For the first time in her career, Brittany Force will enter the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship as the top seed in Top Fuel in pursuit of a second world championship. She owns a 20-point edge over second-place…
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Kenny Carson begins pursuing his Top Fuel dream in Super Comp at Indy

Drag racing is in Kenny Carson’s blood and his ultimate goal is to race Top Fuel one day. At this year’s Dodge ower brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, hegot the chance to drive the family’s dragster in Super Comp, where he went rounds in the stout field.
09 Sep 2022
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Kenny Carson
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Behind the Scenes at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Go behind the scenes at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, where first-time Indy winners, a milestone victory, and other feel-good-moments were captured at the top end Monday afternoon.
08 Sep 2022
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Weekend Rewind: Highlights from the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Relive some of the magical moments from the 2022 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in this complication video. Great racing, exciting finishes, and new champions were crowned.
08 Sep 2022
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