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Factory Stock ace Stephen Bell to make NHRA Pro Stock debut in 2025

Stephen Bell, a seven-time winner in NHRA’s Factory Stock Showdown, will break into the Professional NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series ranks at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals. Bell will compete at a minimum of 10 races under the Elite Motorsports banner in 2025.
12 Nov 2024
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Stephen Bell
Stephen Bell, a seven-time winner in NHRA’s Factory Stock Showdown, will break into the Professional NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series ranks at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, March 7-9. Bell will compete at a minimum of…
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Top Fuel set for epic finish at In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona

A thrilling finish is all but guaranteed in Top Fuel heading into this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with Justin Ashley, Antron Brown, and Shawn Langdon dueling for the world championship.
12 Nov 2024
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Top Fuel
With a thrilling finish all but guaranteed in Top Fuel heading into this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, it’s Justin Ashley who takes the points lead into the final race of the 2024…
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The Insiders dive IN to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

On this final pre-race episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster season, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon of NHRAonFOX and Kevin McKenna of NHRA's National Dragster to talk about the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals coming up this weekend. 
12 Nov 2024
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this final pre-race episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster season, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon of the NHRAonFOX team and Kevin McKenna of NHRA's National Dragster to talk about the In-N-…
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Final odds released for NHRA Mission Foods Top Fuel, Pro Stock championships

With one event remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Justin Ashley and Aaron Stanfield are favored to win their respective categories.
12 Nov 2024
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With one event remaining in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, current leaders Justin Ashley and Aaron Stanfield are favored to win their respective categories. NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the PlayNHRA…
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There's still time to enter 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes featuring big prizes

There's still time for NHRA fans to enter the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. One grand-prize winner will be awarded a 2024 Keystone Coleman 17B travel trailer from Camping World. 
11 Nov 2024
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NHRA Sweepstakes
There's still time for NHRA fans to enter the 2024 NHRA Sweepstakes, which features a variety of prizes from NHRA partners. Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Summit Racing Equipment, and RevZilla…
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Don Prudhomme honored with Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award

The NHRA icon was recognized at the 2024 SEMA Show with an award named for Wally Parks' one-time-boss.
11 Nov 2024
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(Photos provided by SEMA) The Petersen Automotive Museum awarded Don “the Snake” Prudhomme the prestigious Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet…
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Fans can vote soon to help select the 2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team

NHRA fans will soon have a chance to vote for their favorites to earn a prestigious spot on the 2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team, presented by the staff of the official NHRA magazine.
11 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
NHRA fans will soon have a chance to vote for their favorites to earn a prestigious spot on the 2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team, a program created by the staff of the official NHRA magazine. The program debuted last year…
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Melanie Johnson makes Top Alcohol Dragster debut at Las Vegas regional

Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel world champion tuner Alan Johnson, made her competitive debut in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend.
11 Nov 2024
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Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson, daughter of 13-time Top Fuel world champion tuner Alan Johnson, made her competitive debut in Top Alcohol Dragster at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend…
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Sorensen and Fuller clinch Lucas Oil Series Sportsman titles in Las Vegas

Following the final Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Joe Sorensen and Colby Fuller have officially clinched world titles in Stock and Super Comp, respectively.
11 Nov 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Sorensen
Following the final Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Joe Sorensen and Colby Fuller have officially clinched world titles in Stock and Super Comp, respectively.…
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Pritchett to make long-awaited Top Fuel debut in Shumake’s dragster in Pomona

Top Alcohol Dragster racer and longtime nitro crewmember Gary Pritchett will make his NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debut in the driver’s seat of Travis Shumake’s Scrappers Racing-tuned Top Fuel dragster at the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
08 Nov 2024
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Gary Pritchett
After five consecutive Top Alcohol Dragster regional final-round appearances, Gary Pritchett will make his NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series debut in the driver’s seat of Travis Shumake’s Scrappers Racing-tuned Top Fuel dragster at the season-…
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Payne, Bellemeur, Lane lead winners at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Madison Payne, Sean Bellemeur, and Cody Lane led the list of winners at the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
08 Nov 2024
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Madison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.247, 273.50  …
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
08 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 4
  Join us for an exciting Friday lineup at the 2024 SEMA Show, packed with automotive experts, industry leaders, and racing champions. Kicking off at 10:00 AM, we’ll hear from Chris Harris of the African American Automotive…
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Schedule released for action-packed 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
08 Nov 2024
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Lucas Oil
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country. The 2025 NHRA…
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FallNationals, JEGS Allstars coverage highlight new National Dragster issue

The November 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with coverage from crucial events on both the national and divisional series, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
07 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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READ THE ISSUE The November 2024 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with coverage from crucial events on both…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
07 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 3
Today's SEMA Stage schedule brings together an impressive lineup of automotive industry experts, racing legends, and innovators. Starting at 9:00 AM with Lonnie Grim and moving through to 2:45 PM with George Kook Jr., attendees can expect…
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Prescott Raceway joins NHRA member track family in Division 4

Prescott Raceway, located just outside of Prescott, Ark., has joined the network of NHRA member tracks within the NHRA’s South Central Division.
07 Nov 2024
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Prescott Raceway
Prescott Raceway has joined the network of NHRA member tracks within the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Located just outside of Prescott, Ark., Prescott Raceway has been a standout venue for grassroots drag racing since it opened in…
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Two years ago, Gaige Herrera was a relative unknown; now he's a champion

Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway two years ago.
06 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Gaige Herrera
Gaige Herrera’s Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals has put him within striking distance of a second straight NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, a journey that started at The Strip at Las Vegas…
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2

Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. Exclusive guest lineup to take center stage in Las Vegas.
06 Nov 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA livestreams from the heart of the 2024 SEMA Show—Day 2
Since the inception of the SEMA Show, NHRA has been a cornerstone of excitement, showcasing racing legends and industry innovators. The 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be no different, as the NHRA Stage, hosted by NHRA on FOX personalities…
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Watch the Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event from Las Vegas free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finale from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
05 Nov 2024
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Division 7 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series finale from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are Moser, Strange,…
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Cornwell Tools will sponsor Austin Prock/JFR Funny Car full time in 2025

After earlier announcing its sponsorship of the NHRA U.S. Nationals and continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools has announced the full-season sponsorship of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Austin Prock in 2025.
05 Nov 2024
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Austin Prock
After earlier announcing its sponsorship of the NHRA U.S. Nationals and continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA, Cornwell Quality Tools has announced the full-season sponsorship of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Austin Prock in…
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Greg Stanfield to race Pro Stock with Elite Motorsports beginning in 2025

Longtime NHRA drag racer and newly crowned Factory X world champion Greg Stanfield will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025 under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield. 
05 Nov 2024
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Greg Stanfield
Longtime NHRA drag racer and newly crowned Factory X world champion Greg Stanfield will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025 under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield.  Greg…
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VP Racing Fuels named Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting in 2025 season

VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement.
05 Nov 2024
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VP Racing
VP Racing Fuels Inc., the global leader in performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has been named the exclusive Official Racing Fuel of NHRA starting during the 2025 NHRA season as part of an exciting long-term agreement. As part of a multi…
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Cornwell Quality Tools named title sponsor of NHRA U.S. Nationals

Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the new title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, as part of an exciting multiyear agreement that includes Cornwell Quality Tools continuing as the Official Professional Tools of NHRA.
05 Nov 2024
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U.S. Nationals
Cornwell Quality Tools has been named the new title sponsor of the world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, as part of an exciting multiyear agreement that includes Cornwell Quality Tools continuing as the…
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas

The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
05 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things We Learned in Las Vegas
The Ford Performance NHRA Nationals is always a pivotal event in the schedule, and even though it’s the 19th race of the year, we’re still learning things. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race. THE FORCE IS STRONG We can’t…
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Johnny Pluchino wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock title in Las Vegas

04 Nov 2024
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Johnny Pluchino locked up the inaugural title in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock series by qualifying for the Las Vegas event. He then went on to win the final round over Randi Lyn Butner, 6.300 to 6.437. 
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Force breaks drought as she and Prock double; Stanfield, Herrera also get wins

Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force won for the first time in 39 races at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals as she was joined in victory by Funny Car teammate Austin Prock, Aaron Stanfield, and Gaige Herrera.
04 Nov 2024
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Winners
Two-time Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force won for the first time in 39 races on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, defeating reigning world champion Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA…
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Boychuk scores first win in Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series in Las Vegas

Tim Boychuk and the Happy Hour team collected their first win in the Modern Warriors Legends Nitro Series by defeating heavily favored No. 1 qualifier Shane Westerfield in the final round when Westerfield had to abort his pass early. Boychuk steamed to a solid 1,000-foot clocking of 4.85 to seal the win.
04 Nov 2024
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car champion Sean Bellemeur

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sean Bellemeur defeated Maddi Gordon in the delayed final of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas. The final took place in round two of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals where, by happenstance, they also were paired. Both cars shook the…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster champion Shawn Cowie

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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With his milestone 25th career win, Shawn Cowie jumped into the favorite’s role to win the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship, completing his race weekend with a final-round victory over outgoing world champ Julie Nataas, who lost traction…
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2024 Ford Performance NHRA Nationals Comp champion Taylor Chomiski

04 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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A day after runner-upping in the RoofTec Comp Clash, Taylor Chomiski went the distance in the main event, wheeling his Cip1 Cobalt to an easy final-round win, his first in national event competition, after Scott Linder fouled.
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