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2025 NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock winner Ryan McClanahan

16 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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A pair of Division 7 heavyweights squared off in the Super Stock final with past world champ Ryan McClanahan getting the best of Leo Glasbrenner. McClanahan ran right on his 8.28 dial, while Glasbrenner broke out by seven-thousandths.
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2025 NHRA Arizona Nationals Comp winner Jeff Taylor

16 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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Jeff Taylor earned the 51st win of his long and prosperous career when he drove the J&A Service dragster past Paul Mitsos in the Comp final. Mitsos took the lead with a great .009 light but had to lift after his A/AA Camaro got out of shape.
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSNationals renewed, moves to South Georgia Motorsports Park

NHRA and JEGS have announced a multiyear extension of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which will head to its new home at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., July 9-10 as part of a Lucas Oil competition doubleheader that spans four action-packed days.
16 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSNationals
JEGS, an industry-leading DTC e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance and restoration automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, will have a strong presence on and off the track as it celebrates its 65th anniversary and ongoing…
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NHRA North Central Division tracks continue recovery after historic flooding

The floods that recently hit parts of the midwestern U.S. had a dramatic impact on several NHRA member tracks, including Ohio Valley Dragway, Beech Bend Raceway Park, and Edgewater Sports Park.
16 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Edgewater
The floods that recently hit parts of the midwestern U.S. had a dramatic impact on several NHRA member tracks, including Ohio Valley Dragway, Beech Bend Raceway Park, and Edgewater Sports Park. All three tracks received substantial water damage,…
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Tony Schumacher inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher was one of seven racing legends inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America last month in Daytona Beach, Fla.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tony Schumacher
Eight-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher was one of seven racing legends inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America March 11 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Schumacher, NHRA’s all-time winningest Top Fuel driver, was inducted…
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Katherine Wooten, NAPA director of partnership strategy and activation

15 Apr 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Katherine Wooten , NAPA director of partnership strategy and activation
When Katherine Wooten joined NAPA as director of partnership strategy and activation in 2021, she not only stepped into a legacy partnership with one of NHRA’s biggest stars, Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, but also into a whole new world…
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Don Russell, Director of Marketing at Cornwell Quality Tools

15 Apr 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Don Russell, Director of Marketing at Cornwell Quality Tools
For years NHRA Drag Racing fans have been witness to the “tool wars” between Professional teams sponsored by rival tool companies, but there’s a new player in town who has earned the spotlight after agreeing to sponsor both the reigning Funny…
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Relive the race! Tony Stewart's round-by-round run to his first Top Fuel win

From stock cars to straight-line speed, Tony Stewart conquered NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing in Las Vegas. Here's a look at the three rounds that delivered him to the winner's circle.
15 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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Relive the race! Tony Stewart wins first Top Fuel Wally in Vegas
Tony Stewart added another remarkable chapter to his legendary motorsports career by capturing his first NHRA Top Fuel victory at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With the win, Stewart has now earned professional…
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Ron Capps, Three-time 91 Funny Car world champion and team owner

15 Apr 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Ron Capps, Three-time 91 Funny Car world champion and team owner
Even before he decided to take the next step into team ownership in 2022, Ron Capps was already a big star in the NHRA Drag Racing world and a symbol of what can happen when you combine the right mix of upbringing, tradition, hard work, natural…
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Rich McPhillips, Top Alcohol Dragster car owner and instructor

15 Apr 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Rich McPhillips, Top Alcohol Dragster car owner and instructor
For Rich McPhillips Sr. and his son, Richie Jr., drag racing isn’t just a career – it’s a calling – and they have quickly become the go-to guys for turnkey A/Fuel Dragster operations. Their A-list clientele is highlighted by motorsports legend…
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Buddy Hull, Funny Car driver and YouTube star

15 Apr 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Buddy Hull, Funny Car driver and YouTube star
Buddy Hull has never been the type to sit still. Whether it was youthful hustle to overcome his meager upbringing, a fast-growing construction business, or his tireless efforts to promote NHRA Drag Racing, Hull is always moving forward, and the…
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Richard Gadson, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer

15 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Richard Gadson, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer
Some of Richard Gadson’s earliest memories of drag racing involve watching his uncle, Ricky, race in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class in the 1990s. Even then, Gadson felt that one day he’d also be racing in NHRA’s premier two-wheel category.…
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Paul Lee, Businessman, Nitro Funny Car racer

15 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Paul Lee, Businessman, Nitro Funny Car racer
Sometimes the shortest route isn’t always the best path, and after winning his first 91 Funny Car event at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix, no one knows that better than Paul Lee. Quite honestly, anyone who knows Lee realizes that…
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Ida Zetterström, Top Fuel driver

15 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Ida Zetterström, Top Fuel driver
By now, most NHRA fans are aware of the great lengths that 2023 FIA European Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström went to in order to pursue her dream of racing professionally in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Zetterström’s move from…
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Tony Stewart's emotional interview after first Top Fuel win at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

In his own words, Stewart opens up about the victory, the pressure, and what it means to finally hoist a Wally in Top Fuel
15 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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Tony Stewart reflects on emotional first Top Fuel win at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Tony Stewart has won in just about everything he’s ever raced—but not like this. On Sunday at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion earned his first Top Fuel Wally, winning in…
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Weekend Rewind: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

The 2025 edition of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will forever be remembered as the site of motorsports legend Tony Stewart's first Top Fuel win. Enjoy our video look back at the wild weekend.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
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Cowie, Gordon lead Lucas Oil Series winners at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including defending Top Alcohol Dragster world champ Shawn Cowie.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Shawn Cowie
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Reigning world champion Shawn Cowie ran the table in Las Vegas when he…
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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 doubleheader event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are…
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Speed is the essence of war—and racing

It will make total sense when you read these words: NHRA is a veteran-founded organization.
15 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
Wally Parks 1943
Want to know the secret of the NHRA? Its beauty was born from the mind of a magazine editor. Its technology seduced from the pursuit of speed. Its camaraderie crafted from the crusades of war. Its true believers built on the bedrock of car clubs,…
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Neal Strausbaugh breaks down Tony Stewart's incredible Las Vegas Top Fuel win

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, crew chief Neal Strausbaugh joins host Brian Lohnes to give an in-depth breakdown of how he and his team were able to provide Tony Stewart a race car capable enough to win one in Las Vegas.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider, crew chief Neal Strausbaugh joins host Brian Lohnes to give an in-depth breakdown of how he and his team were able to provide Tony Stewart a race car capable enough to win one in Las Vegas. A race…
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In Memoriam

15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com.…
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Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers 2025

NHRA National Dragster magazine's third annual Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers list spotlights a wide-ranging group of individuals whose impact is helping to redefine the future of drag racing.
15 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers 2025
Nitromethane, methanol, and gasoline may fuel the machines, but it’s the people behind the scenes who truly drive NHRA Drag Racing forward. Today’s drag racing landscape is about more than just reaction times and win lights; it’s a dynamic blend…
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Top Fuel turns 1,000 as zMAX Dragway again hosts NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

Four-wide racing became reality in 2010, and 15 years later, zMAX Dragway will play host to another significant moment when the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history takes place at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals on April 25-27.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
As the originator of four-wide drag racing, zMAX Dragway has been synonymous with historical moments in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, dating back to the first race at "the Bellagio of dragstrips" in 2008. Four-wide racing became…
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Scag Racing venturing into Pro Mod with MMA fighter Randy Couture

Scag Racing has announced an expansion of their involvement in the National Hot Rod Association with the addition of a Pro Mod program that will be driven by former MMA fighter Randy Couture.
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Randy Couture
Scag Racing has announced an expansion of their involvement in the National Hot Rod Association with the addition of a Pro Mod program that will be driven by former MMA fighter Randy Couture. Couture, a six-time UFC champion, commentator,…
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Vote now! Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals up for USA Today honor

The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals was again named by USA Today as one of the world’s best motorsports races and one of the 20 top contenders for “favorite motorsports race.” Vote now to support NHRA and the event!
15 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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US Nationals
The Big Go is up for another big award, and we want all NHRA fans to get involved.   The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest and most prestigious drag race, was again named by USA Today as one of the world…
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Five Things We Learned in Las Vegas

The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas was the fourth race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, and we're still learning a lot. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.
14 Apr 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Five Things We Learned in Las Vegas
The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas was the fourth race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, and we're still learning a lot. Here's our five big takeaways from the race. Where there’s ‘Smoke,’ there’s victory Given…
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American Rebel Beer named entitlement sponsor for NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

American Rebel Beer has partnered with zMAX Dragway as the entitlement sponsor for the April 25-27 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. 
14 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
American Rebel Beer has partnered with zMAX Dragway as the entitlement sponsor for the April 25-27 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.  This year’s American Rebel Light 4-Wide Nationals will showcase the fastest accelerating machines…
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Stewart scores first Top Fuel win; Prock, Glenn also hit the jackpot in Las Vegas

Racing legend Tony Stewart picked up his first career NHRA Top Fuel win on Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Austin Prock (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the fourth of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
13 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Tony Stewart
Racing legend Tony Stewart picked up his first career NHRA Top Fuel win on Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, defeating a quad that included reigning world champion Antron Brown, Jasmine Salinas, and Justin Ashley at the 25th annual…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 
13 Apr 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Official points will be posted…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on final eliminations day, catching all of the action on and off the track at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
13 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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