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Super Gas champion Val Torres Sr. beats the best to be the best

Longtime Southern California racer Val Torres Sr. found himself in the midst of an incredible battle as the 2024 season came to a close. Ultimately, Torres stood his ground on home turf against some of the best in the country to earn his first world championship in an emotion-tipped season closer. 
16 Dec 2024
Kelly Wade
2024 NHRA world champion
Val Torres Sr.
Longtime Southern California racer Val Torres Sr. found himself in the midst of an incredible battle as the 2024 season came to a close. Coming into the In-N-Out Burger 91°µÍř Finals, four drivers had a shot at the Super Gas world championship, and in…
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Cody Webber goes on a tear in Las Vegas to help earn Top Dragster title

Cody Webber raced in Las Vegas three times in 2024 and was rewarded with two wins and a runner-up, and the valuable points he earned in those three events were key to his world championship drive in Right Trailers Top Dragster.  
16 Dec 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
2024 NHRA world champion
Cody Webber
Fortunately for newly crowned Right Trailers Top Dragster world champ Cody Webber, not everything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Webber, who hails from Kingman, Ariz., made the trip to Las Vegas three times in 2024 and was rewarded with two…
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2024 NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team honored at PRI trade show

The 2nd annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled over the weekend at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage.
15 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
The 2nd annual NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team was unveiled over the weekend at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, with a live global audience watching the coronations on the NHRA stage. The program, created by…
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2024 PRI Show recap: Three days of major NHRA announcements and plans

The 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis provided three days packed with major announcements of interest and importance to NHRA racers, fans, and sponsors, including new events, partnerships, and schedules.
15 Dec 2024
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2024 PRI Show recap
The 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis provided three days packed with major announcements of interest and importance to NHRA racers, fans, and sponsors. Among the biggest and most exciting news was the announcement of a a special two-day exhibition…
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Josh Hart Racing adds Snap-on Tools for 2025 Top Fuel season

NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart announced during the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis that his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will chase the championship with the official support of Snap-on Tools. 
15 Dec 2024
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Josh Hart
NHRA Top Fuel championship contender Josh Hart announced during the 2024 PRI Show in Indianapolis that his R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will chase the championship with the official support of Snap-on Tools.  The iconic brand will join R+…
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National Dragster All-Star Team Track of the Year: In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip

Long recognized as one of the most historic tracks in NHRA history, fans have voted In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip as the 2024 Track of the Year.
14 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip
Long recognized as one of the most historic tracks in NHRA history, fans have voted In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip as the 2024 Track of the Year. The venerable Southern California facility, which each year hosts both the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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NHRA releases 2025 schedule for 11-race Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series

With two additional events on the season, the NHRA has announced its 11-race schedule for the 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will also include a Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals event and the California Hot Rod Reunion.
14 Dec 2024
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Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series
With two additional events on the season, the NHRA has announced its 11-race schedule for the 2025 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which will also include a Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals event and the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by…
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Legends Nitro Series releases 2025 schedule, including U.S. Nationals debut

The popular Legends Nitro Series will return in 2025 with a 10-race schedule spanning events in the six-race NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, including the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
14 Dec 2024
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Legends Nitro Series
The popular Legends Nitro Series will return in 2025 with a 10-race schedule spanning events in the six-race NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series and four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. For the first time, the nostalgic, nitro-burning…
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NHRA on FOX Stage livestream from Saturday at the 2024 PRI Show

NHRA on FOX's stage promises another action-packed lineup of drag racing stars, industry experts, and major announcements. Watch the livestream—Here!
14 Dec 2024
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NHRA on FOX Stage livestream from Saturday at the 2024 PRI Show
As the 2024 Performance Racing Industry PRI Show enters its final day, the NHRA on FOX stage is set to deliver another action-packed lineup of interviews, insights, and announcements. Day Three promises to be a great conclusion to the show,…
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National Dragster All-Star Team Racecar Builder of the Year: PBRC

Precision Built Race Cars, which has become one of the go-to places for Top Fuel and Funny Car chassis, was voted as Racecar Builder of the Year by the voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star team.
14 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
Precision Built Race Cars
Precision Built Race Cars, which has become one of the go-to places for Top Fuel and Funny Car chassis, was voted as Racecar Builder of the Year by the voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star team. PBRC, located in the drag racing…
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Spencer Hyde to drive Funny Car for Jim Head Racing in 2025

Pro Mod racer Spencer Hyde will fill the open seat at Jim Head Racing for the entire NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025. 
13 Dec 2024
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Jim Head
Pro Mod racer Spencer Hyde will fill the open seat at Jim Head Racing for the entire NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series in 2025.  The 33-year-old from Ontario, Canada, will immediately begin acclimating himself to the Ford Mustang Funny…
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National Dragster All-Star Team Factory X Driver of the Year: Aaron Stanfield

Aaron Stanfield didn’t win the 2024 Holley EFI 91°µÍř Factory X championship, finishing second behind his father, Greg, but the three-time Factory Stock Showdown champ still earned a lot of respect from voters in the dual-category balloting between Factory X and Factory Stock Showdown drivers.
13 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
Aaron Stanfield
Aaron Stanfield didn’t win the 2024 Holley EFI 91°µÍř Factory X championship, finishing second behind his father, Greg, in the final points, but the three-time Factory Stock Showdown champ still earned a lot of respect from voters in the dual-category…
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PJH Trackbite named official traction compound of NHRA

NHRA officials have announced that PJH Trackbite has been named the “Official Traction Compound of NHRA,” beginning during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as part of a long-term partnership.
13 Dec 2024
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PJH
NHRA officials have announced that PJH Trackbite has been named the “Official Traction Compound of NHRA,” beginning during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as part of a long-term partnership. The 2025 season begins March 6-9…
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Red Line Oil named presenting sponsor of NHRA Crew of the Year award

As part of a multiyear partnership, officials at NHRA have announced that Red Line Oil has been named the presenting sponsor of the annual NHRA Crew of the Year award.
13 Dec 2024
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NHRA Crew Of The Year award
As part of a multiyear partnership, officials at NHRA have announced that Red Line Oil has been named the presenting sponsor of the annual NHRA Crew of the Year award. Presented at the annual NHRA Awards Ceremony following the season in the NHRA…
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91°µÍř PRI Show Day Two: Excitement builds for today's announcements

NHRA on FOX's stage promises another action-packed lineup of drag racing stars, industry experts, and major announcements. Watch the livestream—Here!
13 Dec 2024
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91°µÍř PRI Show Day Two: Excitement builds for today's announcements
As the second day of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show kicks into high gear, N Morning Highlights: Start Your Day with Champions and Legends The day begins at 9:00 AM with NHRA Division 6 Director…
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Old World renews with John Force Racing; Jack Beckman to drive again in 2025

Old World Industries has announced a multiyear extension with John Force Racing that includes primary sponsorship of the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS in which Jack Beckman will pursue the Funny Car championship in the NHRA’s 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
13 Dec 2024
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John Force Racing
Old World Industries has announced a multiyear extension with John Force Racing that includes primary sponsorship of the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS in which Jack Beckman will pursue the Funny Car championship in the NHRA’s 2025 Mission…
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National Dragster All-Star Team Best New Pro Talent: Ida Zetterström

Ida Zetterström didn’t make her Top Fuel season debut until August, but her eight-race body of work to close out the season and her strong international support earned her the support of voters to be named Best New Talent.
12 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
Ida Zetterström
Ida Zetterström didn’t make her Top Fuel season debut until the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd in August, but her eight-race body of work to close out the season and her strong international support earned her the support of voters to be named…
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NHRA, zMAX Dragway announce first-ever four-wide Countdown race in 2025

For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced the first four-wide playoff race at the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals, Sept. 19-21, 2025, at zMAX Dragway.
12 Dec 2024
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Carolina Nationals
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced today the first four-wide playoff race, as the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals will take place…
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National Dragster All-Star Team Sportsman Driver of the Year: Cody Lane

Cody Lane, a second-generation sensation from the Great Northwest, was named Sportsman Driver of the Year by voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star Team.
12 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
Cody Lane
Cody Lane, a second-generation sensation from the Great Northwest, was named Sportsman Driver of the Year by voters for the 2024 National Dragster All-Star Team. Lane, son of perennial championship favorite Jeff Lane, battled all season…
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National Dragster All-Star Team Alcohol Driver of the Year: Sean Bellemeur

Sean Bellemeur, who clinched his fourth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship, was voted Top Alcohol Driver of the Year by fans.
12 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur, who clinched his fourth NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world championship, was voted Top Alcohol Driver of the Year by fans. Bellemeur and the Killer Bs team — including team owner Tony Bartone and tuner…
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Dates set For Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Conference Finals

The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League Right Trailers Western Conference Finals returns to Texas Motorplex on June 13-15, and the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals will take place July 17-19 at Bristol Dragway.
12 Dec 2024
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League
The dates are set for two of the marquee highlights during the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League season, as the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals returns to famed Texas Motorplex on June 13-15 and the Right…
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National Dragster All-Star Social Media Account of the Year: AB Motorsports

The team from Antron Brown’s Top Fuel championship-winning AB Motorsports helped share that excitement with a strong presence on social media and was voted the 2024 National Dragster All-Star Social Media Account of the Year.
12 Dec 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA National Dragster All-Star Team
AB Motorsports
When you’re the Top Fuel world champion and have a solid fan following built up over the years, you get a lot of attention, and the team from Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports helped share that excitement with a strong presence on social media.…
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NAPA named Official Auto Parts store of NHRA in first-time partnership

For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the “Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA” as part of an exciting multi-year agreement.
12 Dec 2024
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NAPA Auto Parts
For the first time ever, NAPA will team up with NHRA as an official partner, becoming the “Official Auto Parts Store of NHRA” as part of an exciting multi-year agreement. NHRA and NAPA officials have announced a long-term partnership, which is…
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Lucas Oil set to continue as title sponsor at famed Indianapolis Raceway Park

NHRA officials have announced that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park.
12 Dec 2024
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IRP
NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park…
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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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NHRA announces launch of 75th Anniversary campaign for 2026 season

Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. 
12 Dec 2024
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75th Anniversary
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.  NHRA revealed a special 75th…
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Allen Firestone posts three wins en route to first Top Sportsman championship

Tom Petty was right. The waiting is indeed the hardest part, and no one knows that better than Allen Firestone, who had to sweat a stressful end to the 2024 season before officially being crowned the Right Trailers Top Sportsman world champion.  
11 Dec 2024
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
2024 NHRA world champion
Allen Firestone
Tom Petty was right. The waiting is indeed the hardest part, and no one knows that better than Allen Firestone, who had to sweat a stressful end to the 2024 season before officially being crowned the Right Trailers Top Sportsman world champion.…
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Right Trailers and LB Trailers announce their 2025 motorsports team at PRI

Right Trailers and LB Trailers announced the Racers selected for their 2025 Motorsports Team at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis on the NHRA stage. 
11 Dec 2024
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Right Trailers
Right Trailers and LB Trailers announced the Racers selected for their 2025 Motorsports Team at the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis on the NHRA stage.  This announcement showcases a powerful and engaged group of racers…
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NHRA releases 2025 schedules for specialty classes

NHRA has announced the 2025 season schedules for the Congruity 91°µÍř Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Flexjet 91°µÍř Factory Stock Showdown, Holley EFI 91°µÍř Factory X, Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle.
11 Dec 2024
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NHRA releases 2025 schedules for specialty classes
NHRA has announced the 2025 season schedule for each of its five specialty classes.  The Congruity 91°µÍř Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, 91°µÍř Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X, Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain…
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NHRA, FOX Sports release 2025 Mission Foods Series television schedule

NHRA and FOX Sports have announced the television schedule for the upcoming 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, which includes eight broadcasts on the FOX broadcast network.
11 Dec 2024
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NHRA on FOX
NHRA officials and FOX Sports have announced the television schedule for the upcoming 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, which includes eight broadcasts on the FOX broadcast network. All 20 races, along with the NHRA All-Star…
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