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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday Preview

The fields are set, and first-round quads have been determined for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Las Vegas has been alive with more horsepower than a mortal being knows how to process, and it's about to get real.
16 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Four-Wide Funny Cars at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The fields are set, the first-round quads have been determined, and raceday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals has arrived. The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has been alive with more horsepower than a mortal being knows how to process this weekend…
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Hartford, Force, and Pedregon take top spots at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Final qualifying is complete at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, and for the first time in his Pro Stock career, Matt Hartford sits at the top of the pack. Brittany Force got the job done in Top Fuel, and Cruz Pedregon was the Funny Car No. 1 qualifier in Las Vegas.
15 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hartford's Total Seal Chevrolet
Final qualifying is complete at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and for the first time in his Pro Stock career, Matt Hartford sits at the top of the pack. Brittany Force got the job done in Top Fuel, and Cruz…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday Preview

Qualifying for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals continues on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Thus far, Top Fuel's Brittany Force, Funny Car racer Cruz Pedregon, and Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn have all dialed the right numbers .
15 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Four Funny Cars lining up to make a run at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Qualifying for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals continues on Saturday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Thus far, Top Fuel's Brittany Force, Funny Car racer Cruz Pedregon, and Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn have all dialed the right…
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Force, Pedregon, and Glenn are opening-day leaders at Four-Wide Nationals

Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, and Dallas Glenn lead their respective fields after the opening day and first two qualifying sessions of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
14 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
The first day of qualifying at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is complete, and drivers in the professional categories proved that the unique format was a challenge they were happily willing to accept. After a…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series rounds out a three-race Southwest Swing with the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Speedway. The event is the fourth of the 2023 season and the first of two that will follow the unique format that sends four ground-pounding race cars down the dragstrip at once.
14 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Four-Wide Nationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series rounds out a three-race Southwest Swing with the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Speedway. The event is the fourth of the 2023 season and the first of two that will follow the unique…
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It's a double-double for Ashley in Top Fuel; Hagan, Glenn also score Pomona wins

Justin Ashley completed a double-double weekend at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, following his win in Saturday’s Mission Challenge with a Top Fuel win Sunday. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also collected wins at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
02 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley completed a double-double weekend at appropriately-named In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, following his win in Saturday’s  Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge with a Top Fuel win Sunday. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
02 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
  Shawn Langdon kept an interesting streak alive, his first-round race being decided by reaction time in each of the season’s first three races. In Gainesville, he lost on a 3.706 to 3.704 holeshot to Antron Brown, a…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sunday preview

After two wild days of qualifying at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, champions will be crowned Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, one of the sport’s oldest and most prestigious events.
02 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
After two wild days of qualifying at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, champions will be crowned Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, one of the sport’s oldest and most prestigious events. Defending Top Fuel event champ Justin Ashley…
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Ashley has huge day in Top Fuel; Pedregon, Caruso hold onto Friday leads in Pomona

Justin Ashley, Cruz Pedregon, and Camrie Caruso will lead their respective fields into final eliminations Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip after earning the No. 1 qualifying positions for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
01 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley, Cruz Pedregon, and Camrie Caruso will lead their respective fields into final eliminations Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip after earning the No. 1 qualifying positions for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. video-js.…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will not only set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations but also will be highlighted by the second running of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during the day’s two qualifying sessions.
01 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
The final day of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will not only set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations but also will be highlighted by the second running of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during the day’s two…
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Force, Pedregon, and Caruso lead opening day of Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, and Camrie Caruso are the qualifying leaders after the opening day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at newly rechristened In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
31 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, and Camrie Caruso are the qualifying leaders after the opening day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at newly rechristened In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Friday preview

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Southern California and the birthplace of drag racing for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Race 3 of the 2023 season, at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
31 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Southern California and the birthplace of drag racing for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Race 3 of the 2023 season, at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Coming just a week after the…
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Caruso is second female Pro Stock champ; Ashley, Hight also win at Phoenix finale

Camrie Caruso became just the second female Pro Stock winner in NHRA history, taking home the title at the NHRA Arizona Nationals . Justin Ashley and Robert Hight also collected victories at the second race of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.
26 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Camrie Caruso
Camrie Caruso became just the second female Pro Stock winner in NHRA history, taking home the title at the final NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel) and Robert Hight (Funny Car) also collected…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday preview

The champions of what may well be the final NHRA national event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park will be crowned today at the NHRA Arizona Nationals after two frantic days of qualifying.
26 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Arizona Nationals
The champions of what may well be the final NHRA national event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park will be crowned today at the NHRA Arizona Nationals after two frantic days of qualifying. While Saturday’s action was highlighted by the drama of…
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Pro Stock leader Cuadra makes history; Kalitta, Tasca also top Phoenix fields

Cristian Cuadra made NHRA history as the first Mexican-born racer to qualify in the No. 1 position in the Professional classes as he will lead the Pro Stock field into battle Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Bob Tasca III (Funny Car) also led their fields at the close of qualifying.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Cristian Cuadra
Cristian Cuadra made NHRA history as the first Mexican-born racer to qualify in the No. 1 position in the Professional classes as he will lead the Pro Stock field into battle Sunday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel) and Bob…
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Kalitta, DeJoria, Coughlin first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge winners

Doug Kalitta. Alexis DeJoria. and Troy Coughlin Jr. collected the victories in the inaugural Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which took place during Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Doug Kalitta. Alexis DeJoria. and Troy Coughlin Jr. collected the victories in the inaugural Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which took place during Saturday qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals/Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Saturday preview

The final day of qualifying for the NHRA Arizona Nationals will not only set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations but also will be highlighted by the inaugural running of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during the day’s two qualifying sessions.
25 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Arizona Nationals
The final day of qualifying for the NHRA Arizona Nationals will not only set the fields for Sunday’s final eliminations but also will be highlighted by the inaugural running of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during the day’s two qualifying…
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Alexander, Cuadra looking for first No. 1s in Phoenix; Kalitta leads Top Fuel field

Blake Alexander and Cristian Cuadra, who have yet to secure a No. 1 qualifying berth in their young careers, and veteran Doug Kalitta, a 51-time No. 1 qualifier, are the field leaders after the opening day at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
24 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Blake Alexander
Blake Alexander and Cristian Cuadra., who have yet to secure a No. 1 qualifying berth in their young careers, and veteran Doug Kalitta, a 51-time No. 1 qualifier, are the field leaders after the opening day at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Friday preview

The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has headed west for a three-race left-coast stand that begins this weekend with the final NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
24 Mar 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Arizona Nationals
The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series has headed west for a three-race left-coast stand that begins this weekend with the final NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. The tour will continue next…
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Salinas, Hagan, Coughlin, and Herrera draw first blood at Gatornationals

Gaige Herrera scored his first career win in Pro Stock Motorcycle and was joined in the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals winner's circle by Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Troy Coughlin Jr. as the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season kicked off at Gainesville Raceway.
12 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
Gaige Herrera scored his first career win in Pro Stock Motorcycle and was joined in the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals winner's circle by Mike Salinas, Matt Hagan, and Troy Coughlin Jr. as the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
12 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY Pep Boys All-Star Top Fuel Callout winner Josh Hart’s hopes for a double-up weekend ended early on a surprising first-round holeshot loss to five-time Gatornationals winner Tony Schumacher in the…
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Force, Capps, Coughlin, and Herrera lead final Gatornationals qualifying

It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Saturday’s crowd at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was one of the largest ever to see a drag race in person and the stars of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series responded with a phenomenal show.
11 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Ron Capps
It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Saturday’s crowd at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was one of the largest ever to see a drag race in person and the stars of the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series responded with a…
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Force, Tasca, Enders, and Johnson lead after abbreviated day one in Gainesville

Day one low qualifiers for the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway include Brittany Force, Bob Tasca III, Erica Enders, and Steve Johnson.
10 Mar 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
The fans who jammed Gainesville Raceway for the opening day of pro qualifying at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals got more than what they paid for with a thrilling day of qualifying for the season-opening event in the Camping…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals Friday preview

For just the second time, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, kicks off a season at historic Gainesville Raceway with the 54th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 21 national events this season, the Gainesville event is also one of the most historic and most prestigious races in the sport.
10 Mar 2023
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Gatornationals
For just the second time, the Camping World NHRA Drag Racing Series, kicks off a season at historic Gainesville Raceway with the 54th running of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The first of 21 national events this season, the Gainesville…
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Prock, Pedregon, Anderson, Smith close season with Auto Club Finals titles

Austin Prock, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Angie Smith closed out an incredible 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season on an upset-filled final day at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
13 Nov 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Auto Club Finals titles
Austin Prock, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Angie Smith closed out an incredible 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season on an upset-filled final day at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Three more Camping World…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Auto Club NHRA Finals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Auto Club NHAR FInals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Updated throughout the day.
13 Nov 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday News and Notes
  UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY The first-round battle between Clay Millican and Tony Schumacher may have seemed inconsequential in light of the fie-way championship battle of which neither are a part, but the duo were…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Sunday Preview

It all comes down to this. The final day of the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season is guaranteed to produce drama as champions will be crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Motorcycle and a pair of Lucas Oil Series classes. The following are some championship scenarios.
13 Nov 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Pomona
It all comes down to this. The final day of the 2022 Camping World NHRA Drag Racing season is guaranteed to produce drama as champions will be crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Motorcycle and a pair of Lucas Oil Series classes. The following…
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Severance, Gordon, D'Agnolo, and Hidalgo clinch Lucas Oil Series Sportsman titles

Joey Severance, Doug Gordon, Pete D'Agnolo, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. clinched Lucas Oil Series Sportsman championships during Saturday’s elimination runs at Auto Club Pomona Raceway.
12 Nov 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Doug Gordon
Joey Severance, Doug Gordon, Pete D'Agnolo, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. clinched Lucas Oil Series Sportsman championships during Saturday’s elimination runs at Auto Club Pomona Raceway. Severance claimed his fifth title in the Top Alcohol Dragster…
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Professional fields are set for Championship Sunday at Auto Club NHRA Finals

After two thrilling and action-packed days of qualifying, the fields are set for the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals where champions will be crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
12 Nov 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Ron Capps
After two thrilling and action-packed days of qualifying, the fields are set for the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals where champions will be crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. After two thrilling and action-packed days…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Saturday Preview

The opening day of the Auto Club NHRA Finals produced plenty of drama as the 2022 season wraps up at historic Pomona Raceway. Following the first two rounds of professional qualifying, Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey come into Saturday as the leaders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
12 Nov 2022
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Pomona
The opening day of the Auto Club NHRA Finals produced plenty of drama as the 2022 season wraps up at historic Pomona Raceway. Following the first two rounds of professional qualifying, Brittany Force, Cruz Pedregon, Greg Anderson, and Angelle Sampey…
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