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10 NHRA Drag Racing gifts that we have already unwrapped this year

We’re in that sweet spot of the year, that golden window of giving and receiving among friends and family, so we decided to come up with a list of gifts that we already got over the course of the 2024 season. There’s not a lump of coal in the bunch. 
23 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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10 NHRA Drag Racing gifts that we have already unwrapped this year
We’re in that sweet spot of the year, that golden window of giving and receiving among friends and family. Since that’s the theme for so many over the next stretch of days, we decided to come up with a list of gifts that we already got over the…
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NHRA on FOX live stream from the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis!

Join us for a full day of live-streamed interviews on the NHRA on FOX Stage, featuring an all-star lineup of hosts and guests.
12 Dec 2024
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NHRA on FOX Live Stream from the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis!
  Live from the NHRA booth (7,032)  at the 2024 PRI Show, Brian Lohnes, Tony Pedregon, Jordan Vandergriff, and Hannah Rickards bring their signature style and insight to the stage. These NHRA on FOX personalities will engage with…
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Funny Car's Big Year of Speed: Was it 2017 vs. 2024? Here's what we think

In July 2017, Robert Hight ran 339.87 in his Funny Car, and there were several other 339- and 338-mph speeds, but it took more than seven years for the class to top 340 mph. Why? And which of those two seasons knocked our socks off speed-wise?
10 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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Robert Hight
On a cool July summer night in Sonoma, Calif., in 2017, Robert Hight almost broke one of the sport’s last remaining speed barriers. His stunning run of 339.87 mph put the sport on the precipice of the 340-mph barrier. That run has stood in…
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Power moves and speculation: The 2024 Silly Season clutch locks up

We teased you, we told you, we reminded you, and still some of you refused to believe that the 2024 Silly Season would live up to the hype. As we’re still reasonably early into it, it’s already brought some fireworks to the sport and the eggnog is barely cold. 
05 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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Silly Season
  We teased you, we told you, we reminded you, and still some of you refused to believe that the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Silly Season would live up to the hype. As we’re still reasonably early into it, it’s already brought…
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NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Toy Drive united car enthusiasts for a cause

The NHRA Wally Parks Motorsports Museum teamed up with the California Highway Patrol Baldwin Park Division for the 2024 Twilight Cruise Night and Toy Drive.
04 Dec 2024
David Kennedy
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NHRA Museum Twilight Cruise Toy Drive United Car Enthusiasts for a Cause
This festive collaboration drew more than 100 classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars to Fairplex Gate 2 at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, Calif. The event, which ran from 2 to 7 p.m., celebrated car culture while giving back to the community.…
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NHRA on FOX Stage comes to PRI Show in Indianapolis

Live interviews, breaking news, and exclusive insights from the world of motorsports — Dec. 12-14, 2024 — live-streamed on YouTube and NHRA.com
02 Dec 2024
David Kennedy
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The 2024 NHRA on FOX Stage comes to PRI Show in Indianapolis
  The 2024 NHRA on FOX Stage is making its way to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis, bringing drag racing’s biggest names to Booth No. 7032 in the Yellow…
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Vegas Chainsaw: Austin Prock’s most perfect win was his final one in 2024

After Austin Prock's all-conquering season, how does one go about picking “the best” win? When you look at the car’s consistency and raw performance along with the handler’s job in the seat, those two elements converged in perfect fashion at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.
02 Dec 2024
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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Austin Prock
You know someone has had an incredible season in professional sports when it’s more fun to look at how great and all-conquering their victories were as opposed to the volume of their accumulation. In the case of Austin Prock and his entire John…
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Antron Brown inspires with passionate Top Fuel championship speech

Some people ask, "Is Antron Brown really as gracious as he seems on TV?" The answer is no. He's even more gracious than he seems on TV! Hear him talk about his fourth world championship at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
27 Nov 2024
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Antron Brown inspires with passionate Top Fuel Championship speech
Antron Brown took the stage at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony to deliver a rousing acceptance speech after clinching another Top Fuel championship. The celebrated racer, known for his determination and charismatic energy,…
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Prock brings the house down with emotional championship speech

First-time Funny Car champ Austin Prock capped a masterpiece season with a heartfelt tribute at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
27 Nov 2024
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Austin Prock Brings the house down with emotional championship speech
Austin Prock delivered an unforgettable acceptance speech at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony after securing his first Funny Car world championship. Known for his fiery determination on the track, Prock showcased a softer,…
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Greg Anderson reflects on Pro Stock triumph at awards ceremony

After clinching a sixth Pro Stock world championship, veteran racer Greg Anderson shared his emotional journey to another championship victory.
27 Nov 2024
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Greg Anderson reflects on Pro Stock triumph at Mission Foods NHRA Awards Show
Greg Anderson, a true legend in NHRA Pro Stock racing, took center stage at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony to deliver an inspiring championship acceptance speech. Having claimed yet another Pro Stock title in a career…
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Gaige Herrera clinches second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

Gaige Herrera dominated the season to claim back-to-back titles in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Hear who he credits with this accomplishment.
27 Nov 2024
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Gaige Herrera Clinches Second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
Gaige Herrera has secured his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, solidifying his place among the sport’s elite. Herrera’s dominant season was a master class in precision, power, and…
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NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony: Behind the Scenes

Go behind the scenes and in front of the stage as the 2024 champions and top finishers were saluted at the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony.
21 Nov 2024
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NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

The 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals went into the history books with a record-breaking weekend packed with drama and performance, making it a race that experts and fans alike have quickly anointed as one of the best events in NHRA history. Here's a video look at the amazing weekend in Pomona.
21 Nov 2024
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
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5 Things We Learned in Pomona

The season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals produced an incredible amount of memorable moments that will undoubtedly withstand the test of time, but somehow, we’ve managed to pick five that stand out.
18 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Five Things We Learned in Pomona
  GREATNESS HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE Greg Anderson often jokes about the difficulty he has keeping up with the younger generation of Pro Stock drivers, but who is laughing now? Anderson won his sixth world title on Sunday in Pomona and…
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2024 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Super Stock champion Justin Jerome

18 Nov 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Justin Jerome scored an emotional win to close out the season as he topped up-and-coming Shelby Williams in the Super Stock final. Jerome left first and closed the deal with a 10.616 against his 10.61 dial.
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Herrera sets sights on second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera is on the brink of another crowning moment, as the young rider will attempt to claim his second consecutive world championship at this weekend's In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
15 Nov 2024
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Gaige Herrera
As the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season comes to a close at the 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera is on the brink of another…
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Stanfield, Glenn, and Anderson to battle for Pro Stock championship in Pomona

The Pro Stock world championship will be decided this weekend at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, where Aaron Stanfield leads Dallas Glenn by 32 points as both aim for first world titles, with veteran Greg Anderson lurking 56 points back.
14 Nov 2024
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Stanfield, Glenn, and Anderson
There’s a possibility the final run of the 2024 Pro Stock season could determine the world championship at this weekend’s 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.   If that’s the case and it’s…
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Championship coronation on tap for Funny Car’s Austin Prock in Pomona

Austin Prock will be named the 2024 NHRA Funny Car world champion following qualifying Saturday at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals but remains laser-focused on trying to end the year in impressive fashion. A ninth win — and a first world championship for the young standout — would certainly do it.
13 Nov 2024
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Austin Prock
At the beginning of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Austin Prock wasn’t sure if he’d be a driver or a spectator. But when a Funny Car seat became available within his John Force Racing team, he was more than happy to take on…
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Bid to win a behind-the-scenes experience with In-N-Out's Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson

As the NHRA season winds down this weekend with the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip comes a chance for a behind-the-scenes experience: sitting down for lunch with In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, courtesy of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
13 Nov 2024
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Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson
The latest online charity fundraiser for the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) is live now and open for bidding on BringATrailer.com. This truly priceless charity auction offers its winner and one guest a unique behind-the-scenes…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Evel Knievel Museum jumps onto Rick Ware Racing dragster in Las Vegas

The name of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel became synonymous with Las Vegas after his spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in 1967, and the Knievel name is back on the front page at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals where the Clay Millican-driven Rick Ware Racing Top Fueler is bannering the Knievel name.
02 Nov 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Clay Millican
The name of motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel became synonymous with Las Vegas after his spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesar’s Palace in 1967, and the Knievel name is back on the front page at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals where the…
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Bob Tasca III after Las Vegas sweep at Ford Performance NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the longtime Ford driver would certainly add a major high note to close out the season with a chance to sweep both races in Las Vegas this year.
01 Nov 2024
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Bob Tasca III
The NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs haven’t gone the way Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III had hoped, but the veteran standout can still end the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with a big finish starting at this weekend’s 24th…
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Former Top Fuel champs Langdon and Torrence after big weekends in Vegas

With two races to go, Justin Ashley has the Top Fuel points lead with Antron Brown breathing down his neck, but don't forget about past world champs Shawn Langdon and Steve Torrence, who are lurking just behind the leading duo.
31 Oct 2024
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Former Top Fuel champs Langdon and Torrence after big weekends in Vegas
In a Top Fuel championship race that could be one for the ages in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, what happens at this weekend’s 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway could loom large in the…
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The 'Prock Rocket' and a season of performance domination

Austin Prock’s victories may soon define a Funny Car championship season, but it will be the Cornwell Tools team's domination of the season’s performance standards that will long be remembered as the hallmark of the year.
30 Oct 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Austin Prock
With just two races to go in the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Austin Prock has a solid points lead that many expect to carry him to his first Funny Car world championship and the 23rd for John Force Racing. Prock’s Cornwell…
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