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Cameron Ferre on the Top Fuel dream he's had since he was 9

Cameron Ferre hasn't fully realized his Top Fuel dream — yet — but at the 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, he teamed up with Paton Racing to move one step closer to his NHRA goals.
15 Jun 2023
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Cameron Ferre on the Top Fuel dream he's had since he was nine
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
14 Jun 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The 2023 edition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals roared through Bristol Dragway on an historic weekend. Relive some of the wildest and interesting moments from this year's event.
14 Jun 2023
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the New England Nationals in Bristol

Go behind the scenes at Bristol Dragway with Justin Ashley and Bob Tasca III, winners of the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals, as they celebrate their victories with their teams and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
13 Jun 2023
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Austin Prock devastated his Top Fuel Hemi at Bristol

The same cylinder pressure that makes nitromethane-burning Top Fuel engines produce more than 11,000 hp can also lead to catastrophic failures!
13 Jun 2023
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Austin Prock devastated a Top Fuel Hemi at Bristol
In the first session of qualifying at the 2023 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Austin Prock's Top Fuel Hemi was set to kill—literally!
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Five things we learned at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

You probably could have guessed that two race weekends in one would be off-the-charts thrilling, but acknowledging that and then actually experiencing it are two totally different things. Here's what else we learned in Bristol.
12 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
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Five things we learned in Bristol
GAIGE HERRERA IS HUMAN, AFTER ALL. WE THINK. It was a matter of time, and even Gaige Herrera knew it. After securing his fourth straight No. 1 on Saturday at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Herrera said that his biggest challenge was…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera looks to stay perfect in Bristol debut

Gaige Herrera has been perfect through three races, winning all three events in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with each race marking his NHRA debut at that facility.
08 Jun 2023
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Gaige Herrera
In what has been an incredible start to his 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Gaige Herrera has been perfect through three races, winning all three events in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with each race marking his NHRA debut at that…
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Epping-Bristol doubleheader sparks memories of a similar memorable weekend

This weekend’s doubleheader at Bristol Dragway — completion of all four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car from the rained-out NHRA New England Nationals during qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals — sparks memories of late 2014, when Tony Schumacher won two events on the same weekend in Dallas.
08 Jun 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tony Schumacher
“Let’s play two” may be a fairly common refrain in baseball, but it’s much more of a rarity in drag racing. The upcoming weekend’s doubleheader at Bristol Dragway — completion of all four rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car from the rained-out NHRA New…
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Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Bristol Dragway has been home to numerous great highlights in the last 20-plus years. Here's a look back at some incredible moments from the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
08 Jun 2023
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Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
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Top Fuel’s Clay Millican is looking for big weekend at his home race in Bristol

Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at Bristol Dragway, a track that means so much to him.
07 Jun 2023
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Clay Millican
Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at a track that means so much to him. Millican and the NHRA return…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 NHRA New England Nationals

The NHRA New England Nationals was a testament to fortitude as Mother Nature played cruel games throughout the weekend, which ultimately ended up short of conclusion despite some dramatic racing. Let's take a look back at the event in our latest Weekend Rewind segment.
07 Jun 2023
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With two chances to win in Epping, Ron Capps looking to build momentum in Funny Car

The 2023 season holds an opportunity that reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps doesn't want to miss. After going back-to-back with series titles in 2021 and 2022, Capps can go three-in-a-row and four overall if he finishes this year as the top dog. For the veteran driver, it comes down to momentum – particularly at this, the mid-point of the regular season.
03 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
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Ron Capps and his NAPA Toyota Funny Car
The 2023 season of NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series holds an opportunity that reigning Funny Car champion Ron Capps doesn't want to miss. After winning back-to-back series titles in 2021 and 2022, Capps can go three-in-a-row and four overall…
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Perspective and patience are key in Tony Schumacher's Top Fuel journey

Eight championships and 86 national event wins don't fade from memory quickly, and the competition is certainly not wondering what's wrong with Tony Schumacher. Although he hasn't yet nabbed a trophy this year, Top Fuel's most winning driver is confident in his team and comfortable in the knowledge that their time will come.
02 Jun 2023
Kelly Wade
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Tony Schumacher
Eight championships and 86 national event wins don't fade from memory quickly, and the competition is certainly not wondering what's wrong with Tony Schumacher. Although he hasn't yet nabbed a trophy in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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After win, Funny Car’s Tim Wilkerson aiming for continued success in Epping

The first five Funny Car events of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series belonged to Matt Hagan and Robert Hight, but Tim Wilkerson changed that in Chicago, and he’ll look to keep rolling this weekend at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals.
01 Jun 2023
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Tim Wilkerson
The first five Funny Car events of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series belonged to only two drivers in 2023, as Matt Hagan and Robert Hight combined to win all five races to open the year. Tim Wilkerson changed that in Chicago, and he’ll look…
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Four Top Fuel standouts look to double up at NHRA New England Nationals

Reigning NHRA Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force will face off with Chicago winner Clay Millican in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals, with Leah Pruett taking on Josh Hart in the other matchup.
01 Jun 2023
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Brittany Force
Coming off a championship season, the Top Fuel team of Brittany Force made big changes heading into the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, knowing full well it may take time for the team to find its footing. Heading to the seventh…
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After up and down start, Top Fuel's Mike Salinas is edging back into form

After Las Vegas, Mike Salinas and his Scrappers Racing team knew they were off pace and needed to nip it in the bud. They tested hard, and after qualifying No. 1 at Route 66 Raceway, they appear to be en route to back-on-track.
31 May 2023
Kelly Wade
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Mike Salinas Top Fuel dragster
He really wasn't that far off pace before Chicago, but for Mike Salinas, he and his Scrappers Racing team were off just enough that they knew they needed to nip it in the bud before the pendulum swung too far. He and his team formulated a game plan…
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Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA New England Nationals

As the NHRA New England Nationals celebrates its 10th edition at New England Dragway, here’s a look back at five memorable moments from the past decade.
30 May 2023
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Jack Beckman
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Shane Tucker and Rob Tucker Racing shaping up to be fit for NHRA Pro Stock

Shane Tucker and his UrPay Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock team made the Pro Stock field at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance to earn a spot to race on Sunday for the first time in 2023. The triumph was particularly memorable for the team that hails from Australia, as it came in their first full go at the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
30 May 2023
Kelly Wade
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Shane Tucker and dad Rob Tucker
Much attention falls on either those who qualify best and/or win at an NHRA national event, and rightfully so. But for Shane Tucker and his UrPay Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock team, their most recent triumph came in a different form at the Gerber…
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Bryant Goldstone’s 6-second AMC Javelin won the Peak Street Car Shootout in Chicago

NHRA’s Drag and Drive event at the 2023 Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals, presented by PEAK Performance saw some of the quickest streetcars on earth race in front of thousands of fans.
24 May 2023
David Kennedy
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Bryant Goldstone's 6-second AMC Javelin 3
Drag and drive events are the drag racing equivalent of a torture test. Racers are allowed to bring any car they want, and run as quick as they possibly can—as long as whatever they race can also drive 300 miles (usually at night) to the next…
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Behind The Scenes at the 2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
24 May 2023
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Gaige Herrera’s hot start rekindles memories of Dave Schultz and other dominant seasons

With his most recent win in Chicago, second-year Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Gaige Herrera became just the 12th racer in NHRA history to begin a season with three straight victories, and he might just be getting started.
24 May 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Gaige Herrera
With his third straight victory to start the season, Gaige Herrera has joined some fairly exclusive company. Don “the Snake” Prudhomme won six straight to start his record-setting 1976 Funny Car campaign, while Bob Glidden won the first four Pro…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals marked NHRA’s return to Route 66 Raceway for the first time since 2019, and the race was spectacular on many fronts. Here’s a video look back at the weekend.
23 May 2023
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Secrets of balancing a Pro Stock Motorcycle for peak performance

Vance & Hines Andrew Hines explains how 8.5-pound tungsten weights are positioned on a Suzuki motorcycle for best performance and 60-foot times.
22 May 2023
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Andrew Hines explains balancing a Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle with Tungsten
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She's back: Peggy Llewellyn's long-awaited return to Pro Stock Motorcycle

The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals mark the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to one of the most favored facilities on tour, and while each of the near-500 participants are thrilled to be back, Peggy Llewellyn is, perhaps, the most excited of all.
20 May 2023
Kelly Wade
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Peggy Llewellyn
The Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals is significant in that it mark the return of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series to one of the most favored facilities on tour: Route 66 Raceway, just outside of Chicago. While each of…
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Erica Enders aiming for return to glory at the site of her first Pro Stock win

Defending Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders has a great fondness for Route 66 Raceway, as it is where she claimed the very first win of her professional career. The now 43-time victor will be looking for rejuvenation on familiar territory at this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
19 May 2023
Kelly Wade
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Erica Enders standing next to her car
Defending Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders has a great fondness for Route 66 Raceway as it is where she claimed the very first win of her professional career. Now a 43-time Pro Stock winner and a five-time Pro Stock champ, Enders will be…
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Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence is ready for NHRA's return to Chicago

The last time Steve Torrence was at Route 66 Raceway, he was in the middle of one of the most impressive stretches in his Top Fuel career, which is saying something considering the tremendous success he’s enjoyed as a four-time Top Fuel champion.
19 May 2023
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Steve Torrence
The last time Steve Torrence was at Route 66 Raceway, he was in the middle of one of the most impressive stretches in his Top Fuel career, which is saying something considering the tremendous success he’s enjoyed as a four-time Top Fuel champion.…
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Robert Hight feeling strong about continuing success at Route 66 Raceway

Robert Hight owns the track record in Funny Car at Route 66 Raceway, as well as back-to-back final-round appearances at the two most recent NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series races at the Chicago track in 2018 and 2019.
19 May 2023
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Robert Hight
Robert Hight owns the track record in Funny Car at Route 66 Raceway, as well as back-to-back final-round appearances at the two most recent NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series races at the Chicago track in 2018 and 2019.   Those are strong…
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Friends and co-workers remember John Jodauga

18 May 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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In his more than 50 years as part of the tapestry of NHRA Drag Racing, whether it was as an illustrator, PR person, NHRA National Dragster reporter, or recreational runner, John Jodauga touched the souls and hearts of a lot of people,…
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Check out these five memorable moments from Route 66 Raceway's history

As NHRA prepares to return to Route 66 Raceway this weekend for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak Performance, let's take a look back at the history of the event and relive five great moments.
17 May 2023
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Route 66 Raceway
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Brandon Miller is learning the ropes as a Pro and winning as a Sportsman racer

At just 19 years of age, Brandon Miller has already earned two division championships, a JEGS Allstars title, and two national event wins. Miller is making good use of his time, and most recently, he claimed the Top Sportsman trophy in Charlotte — where he was also competing in the second Pro Stock race of his young career.
15 May 2023
Kelly Wade
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Brandon Miller
Not that he's in a hurry, but Brandon Miller is a guy who sure doesn't seem to waste any time. At just 19 years of age, the Canterbury, Conn., resident has already earned two NHRA Northeast Division championships, the JEGS Allstars Top Dragster…
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