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John Force Racing Top Fuel teams prepare for Countdown with Indy test

One day after the completion of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, JFR Top Fuel drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock and their teams were back at work at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for a Tuesday test session.
06 Sep 2023
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After some anxious moments, Clay Millican qualifies for Indy Top Fuel field

Through three qualifying runs, it appeared that popular Top Fuel pro Clay Millican and crew chief Jim Oberhofer might miss the field at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, but some last-minute heroics saved the day for the Rick Ware Racing/Parts Plus team.
03 Sep 2023
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Jim Oberhofer
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Chris Holbrook is happy to be a part of first official NHRA Factory X race

The Factory X presented by Holley class made its official debut at the Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals and longtime Ford racer Chris Holbrook is thrilled by be a part of it.
03 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Chris Holbrook
Years from now, the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals will be the answer to the trivia question, “When was in the first official NHRA Factory X race?” Chris Holbrook will long be remembered as one of the first four contestants in the exciting…
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Cory Reed makes long awaited return to Pro Stock Motorcycle

Two years and 10 surgeries after his harrowing two-bike accident at zMax Dragway, Cory Reed has made his return to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Cory Reed
For Cory Reed, the road back to racing following his two-bike accident with teammate Joey Gladstone has been long and hard as he’s endured 10 different surgeries and endless hours of physical therapy to repair the damage primarily to his left leg.…
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When it comes to Indy, the emotions of Bob Tasca III run both deep and long

When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III.
02 Sep 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Bob Tasca
When you have a race that’s as steeped in tradition, lore, and longevity as the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, now in its 69th year, you can’t help thinking about those who went before you, especially if you’re Bob Tasca III. Tasca’s…
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Tony Stewart, Tommy Johnson Jr. experiencing the ups and downs of Indy

Tony Stewart and Tommy Johnson Jr. are just two of the hundreds of racers taking part in the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals experiencing the trials and tribulations of competing at the world's biggest drag race.
02 Sep 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tony Stewart
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An Indy treat; Don Prudhomme warms up Ron Capps' Hot Wheels tribute car

Returning to the scene of so many of the glorious highlights from his amazing career, NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was back in the cockpit of a Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to warm up Ron Capps’ Prudhomme/Hot Wheels tribute entry.
01 Sep 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Ron Capps
Returning to the scene of so many of the glorious highlights from his amazing career, NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme was back in the cockpit of a Funny Car at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to warm up Ron Capps’ Prudhomme/Hot…
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Dallas Glenn looks to finish the job at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

Dallas Glenn came close to winning the world’s biggest drag race a year ago, advancing to the final round of the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals before red-lighting, and Glenn is ready for redemption this weekend at the Big Go.
01 Sep 2023
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Dallas Glenn
Dallas Glenn came close to winning the world’s biggest drag race a year ago, advancing to the final round at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, but he went red by a mere .002 as Greg Anderson won the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals to earn…
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Indy: The race everyone wants to win

What does a win at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals mean? To many, it’s the biggest win on their résumé. Don’t believe us? We’ll let the legends tell you.
01 Sep 2023
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The race everyone wants to win
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After a great season to date, Tasca team focuses on a U.S. Nationals victory

Bob Tasca III's Quick Lane/Motorcraft Mustang team has won two races this summer and climbed to fourth in the Funny Car points, but now turns its attention to winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals. Crew chief Aaron Brooks talks about their preparation.
30 Aug 2023
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Bob Tasca III
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Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the U.S. Nationals

To kick off The Big Go!, the NHRA hosted a sportsman racer appreciation dinner at the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals
29 Aug 2023
David Kennedy
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Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the U.S. Nationals
To kick off The Big GO, the NHRA hosted a Sportsman Racer Appreciation Dinner at the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers U.S. Nationals. The Top Eliminator Club (TEC) at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park was packed on Tuesday night, with sportsman racers…
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Young guns have ruled, but Pro Stock veterans are coming on strong for playoffs

Pro Stock young guns like points leader Dallas Glenn, Deric Kramer, Kyle Koretsky, Camrie Caruso, and Mason McGaha have made their presence known the last couple of seasons, but class veterans Erica Enders and Greg Anderson are rising to meet the challenge as the Countdown to the Championship looms.
29 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Erica Enders Greg Anderson
The first iteration of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship came into play more than 15 years ago, and the inception of a playoff-style format to decide the championship changed the overall landscape of the season. It matters more than ever that…
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Fifty years later, Terry Earwood returns to Indy for another shot at victory

Fifty years after winning the Super Stock title in drag racing’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious single event, Terry Earwood returns this week to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park seeking an improbable bookend victory at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals.
29 Aug 2023
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Terry Earwood
Fifty years after winning the Super Stock title in drag racing’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious single event, Terry Earwood returns this week to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park seeking an improbable bookend victory at the 69th annual…
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Matt Hagan, Leah Pruett gear up in search of more Indy glory at sponsor's event

There’s nothing like winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which stands alone as the pinnacle of drag racing. It’s a feeling Tony Stewart Racing’s Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett hope to enjoy at this weekend’s 69th annual spectacle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
29 Aug 2023
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Matt Hagan Leah Pruett
There’s nothing like winning the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which stands alone as the pinnacle of drag racing. It’s a feeling Tony Stewart Racing’s Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett hope to enjoy at this weekend’s 69th annual spectacle at…
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Robert Hight's Funny Car is surging at the most critical hour of the regular season

Between exhausting moments of test and grand glimmers of greatness, Robert Hight and his team have felt every high and every low. Now, they're positioned to make their best impression at the most important race of the regular season.
28 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Robert Hight
Robert Hight and his Cornwell Tools / AAA Chevrolet Funny Car team have worn full battle armor all season long. Between exhausting moments of test and grand glimmers of greatness, they've felt every high and every low. Now, Hight's branch of the…
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The NHRA welcomes you to Indianapolis

The home of the Big Go — and the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals — welcomes you to town for the World's Biggest Drag Race.
28 Aug 2023
David Kennedy
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Cruz Pedregon and The NHRA welcome you to Indianapolis for the 2023 U.S.Nationals
Welcome to Indiana! This month the jet set will be greeted by the nitro set. On behalf of the National Hot Rod Association and the home of the World's Biggest Drag Race, the Indianapolis International Airport has Cruz Pedregon‘s nitro Funny Car on…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
23 Aug 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

From first-round upsets to Mike Salinas' blazing 338-mph speed, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series regular season, had plenty of action and drama. Relive it now in our Weekend Rewind video.
22 Aug 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
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Five things we learned in Brainerd

By any measuring stick, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd was an extremely competitive and highly entertaining event. Here are five things we learned from NHRA’s annual stop in Minnesota.
21 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five things we learned in Brainerd
RON CAPPS IS THE UNDISPUTED MAYOR OF THE BRAINERD ZOO While John Force is still the all-time winnngest driver at Brainerd Int’l Raceway with an amazing 11 Funny Car titles, its actually Ron Capps that’s synonymous with the…
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As the Countdown to the Championship looms, so does Tim Wilkerson

with the field for the Countdown to the Championship taking shape, the 2023 Camping World NHRA Funny Car title is very much up for grabs, and Tim Wilkerson has every reason to think he’s one of the favorites.
19 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tim Wilkerson
Take a quick look at the history of Tim Wilkerson in the Funny Car class, including 15-straight years of Top 10 finishes and a best of No. 2 in 2004 and suddenly, the notion of him winning the Camping World NHRA Funny Car final isn’t so far-fetched…
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Jerry Tucker doesn’t feel like a rookie, but Rookie of the Year voters might see things differently.

Team Elite Pro Stock driver Jerry Tucker scoffs at the notion of becoming NHRA’s next Rookie of the Year award recipient, but the sone cold reality is that he’s the current frontrunner for the prestigious award.
18 Aug 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jerry Tucker
Team Elite Pro Stock driver Jerry Tucker scoffs at the notion of becoming NHRA’s next Rookie of the Year award recipient, but the sone cold reality is that he’s the current frontrunner for the prestigious award. “I’m 48 years old. That’s too old…
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Bob Tasca III hitting stride at ideal time approaching Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

A week after getting a back-to-back win at a track, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III will try to accomplish that again at this weekend’s 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
17 Aug 2023
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Bob Tasca III
A week after getting a back-to-back win at a track, Funny Car standout Bob Tasca III will try to accomplish that again at this weekend’s 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.   Tasca accomplished the feat…
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Five memorable moments from the history of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has been a mainstay of the NHRA tour since 1982 and has provided fans with scores of thrills, chills, and spills in the decades since. Here's a look at five of the most memorable moments at Brainerd International Raceway.
17 Aug 2023
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Five memorable moments from the history of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
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Return to roots has Greg Anderson excited about Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

For the first time since 2019, five-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson will compete at Brainerd International Raceway, the track where he grew up racing, for this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
17 Aug 2023
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Greg Anderson
After four years away, Pro Stock is back at Brainerd International Raceway for this weekend’s 41st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which means it’s the first time since 2019 that five-time world champ Greg Anderson will compete at the track where…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another.
16 Aug 2023
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Behind the Scenes
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor

The Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor fought the weather all weekend at Heartland Motorsport Parks, but the resulting racing and joyous celebrations more than made up for it.
15 Aug 2023
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We review the top speeds from Topeka's House of Speed—2023 edition

Topeka’s House of Speed can handle all of the heat and any of the speeds that NHRA throws at it. Check out the qualifying run recap from the 2023 Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor.
15 Aug 2023
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We review the top speeds from Topeka's House of Speed—2023 edition
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Bob Tasca III shared his latest Funny Car win with Ford's top car enthusiasts

The fastest Ford has ever gone is with Bob Tasca III at the wheel of his Ford Mustang Funny Car. This week Tasca shared that glory with all of Ford Motor Company.
15 Aug 2023
David Kennedy
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Bob Tasca III shared his latest Funny Car win with Ford's top car enthusiasts
From the Ford Flathead V-8-powered-cars that ran on the dry lake beds in the 1940s, to the modern-day 11,000-hp nitromethane-burning Ford Mustang Funny Car, nearly all of Ford's highest horsepower and top speed records have come from racing…
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Five things we learned at the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka

The 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park will forever be burned into memory for all in attendance. For some, it was a resurgence, for others, a time to celebrate history in the best way possible. Here are five takeaways from the event.
14 Aug 2023
Kelly Wade
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Five things we learned at the Menards NHRA Nationals in Topeka
The 34th annual Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park will forever be burned into memory for all in attendance. For some, it was a resurgence, for others, a time to celebrate history in the best way possible. Here are five takeaways…
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Chris Cunningham on how critical Top Fuel power management is in 2023

Austin Prock's crew chief explains the delicate balance of making power and running up against the best tuners in the sport—without exceeding the capability of the equipment
14 Aug 2023
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Chris Cunningham on how critical Top Fuel power management is
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