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Vaughn, Milton, Quinn, Fangmeyer, and Larson win Division 5 E.T. titles

Tyler Vaughn, Jean Milton, Andrew Quinn, Gordon Fangmeyer, and Todd Larson scored wins at the Division 5 Summit Series Finals to earn their spots in the National Championship in October in Las Vegas.
20 Sep 2024
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Division 5
The following are Wednesday's final results from the 2024 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division Finals: SUPER PRO Tyler Vaughn, Minden, Neb., '10 Dragster, 7.610, 177.30  def. Zach Halverson, Earlville, Iowa, '…
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Matt Hagan knows more Charlotte success bodes well for title chances

Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan enjoyed a memorable weekend at zMAX Dragway earlier this year, picking up his 50th career Funny Car victory during the four-wide race in April, and knows he'll need more of the same in pursuit of a fifth world championship.
20 Sep 2024
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Matt Hagan
Reigning Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan enjoyed a memorable weekend at zMAX Dragway earlier this year, picking up his 50th career Funny Car victory during the four-wide race in April.   Heading back to Charlotte for this weekend’s 16th…
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NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues at this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway for the second event of the six-race NHRA playoffs.
20 Sep 2024
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NHRA Carolina Nationals
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs continue, drivers and teams will be laser-focused on an NHRA world championship at this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals, which takes place on Sept. 20-…
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Pro Stock standout Aaron Stanfield looks to continue Countdown momentum

Following the first race of the 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, Pro Stock has a new points leader in Aaron Stanfield, who will look to increase his lead in Charlotte as he continues to enjoy a career-best season.
19 Sep 2024
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Aaron Stanfield
Following the first race of the 2024 NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the Pro Stock division has a new points leader in Aaron Stanfield. As teams head south to zMAX Dragway for this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals, Stanfield will…
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Congruity Pro Mod Series features huge field in Charlotte as title race heats up

The Congruity 91 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ “Road to the Championship” continues this weekend as part of the NHRA Carolina Nationals, and with 27 cars slated to participate, the event will undoubtedly mark one of the toughest races of the season.
19 Sep 2024
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Congruity Pro Mod Series
The Congruity 91 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ “Road to the Championship” continues this weekend as part of the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and with 27 cars slated to participate, the event will undoubtedly mark one…
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Tricky Tipster, NHRA Carolina Nationals

The experts at Alt Sports Data have set the opening lines for this week’s event at zaMax Dragway, and they have chosen Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera as the pre-race favorites.
18 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
The Countdown to the Championship playoffs kicked off last week in Reading, where Antron Brown, Austin Prock, Aaron Stanfield, and Hector Arana Jr. scored wins in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively. There is no…
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Tulsa free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Tulsa Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
18 Sep 2024
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Tulsa Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Tulsa, Okla., are Moser, Comp…
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Mitch Brown fighting for Top Fuel Motorcycle championship at season finale

In the comic books, Spiderman’s nemeses include Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, but for Larry “Spiderman” McBride, it’s Mitch Brown who has his attention as the inaugural four-race Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series rides to its conclusion this weekend at the NHRA Carolina Nationals.
18 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Mitch Brown
In the comic books, Spiderman’s nemeses include Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, but for Larry “Spiderman” McBride, the face of the Top Fuel Motorcycle class for four decades, it’s Mitch Brown who has his attention as the inaugural four-race Pingel…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
18 Sep 2024
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
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Johnny Pluchino wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

17 Sep 2024
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
Johnny Pluchino will take the points lead into the final event of the season in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock class following his narrow 6.325 to 6.236 win against John Montecalvo in the final round.
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NHRA vs. the World! The unmatched thrill of acceleration in drag racing

Force = mass x acceleration: The science of acceleration drives the heart-pounding thrills of NHRA Drag Racing — see just how much more intense this sport is — even compared to a rocket launch!
17 Sep 2024
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NHRA vs. the World! The unmatched thrill of acceleration in drag racing
  Acceleration is the heartbeat of NHRA Drag Racing – it's what forms the emotional bond between the race and its fans. The raw power that pins you to your seat, the earth-shaking launch off the starting line, and the adrenaline that…
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Top Fuel points leader Justin Ashley looks for first NHRA Carolina Nationals win

Justin Ashley is the Top Fuel points leader heading into this weekend’s NHRA Carolina Nationals, but it’s hardly a huge advantage, as Ashley leads by just a single point over Reading winner Antron Brown and has never won this event.
17 Sep 2024
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Justin Ashley
This season marks the fourth year in the Countdown to the Championship for 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year Justin Ashley and the third time he’s led at some point during the playoffs in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.   He’s the…
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Weekend Rewind: 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals kicked off the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Countdown to the Championship at Maple Grove Raceway with a wild weekend of racing. Enjoy this video look back at the event.
17 Sep 2024
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Weekend Rewind
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What happens 60 seconds before the fastest motorsport on Earth fires off!

Not a rocket launch, not the Times Square ball drop, not even the start of a Taylor Swift concert — nothing compares to the kickoff of an NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event.
17 Sep 2024
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What happens 60 seconds before the fastest motorsport on Earth fires off!
All the energy, all the preparation, and all the commitment lead to one breathtaking moment – NHRA Drag Racing. This is the grandest spectacle in motorsports, where every fraction of a second counts. The NHRA was born to host this jaw-dropping…
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Smax Smith’s spectacular engine explosion secured race-day spot

A thrilling qualifying run secured Smith's spot despite a fiery setback at the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
17 Sep 2024
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Smax Smith’s spectacular engine explosion secured race day spot
NHRA Top Fuel racer Smax Smith experienced a dramatic engine explosion during qualifying at the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading. The run was nothing short of spectacular, as the dragster exploded gloriously, sending…
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Pruett: New policy should have 'a positive impact on women in motorsports as a whole'

17 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, who with husband Tony Stewart is expecting their first child in November, played a pivotal role in pushing for an amendment to the NHRA’s Driver Replacement Policy. This new policy addresses the challenges…
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NHRA unveils new driver replacement policy amendment for female racers

For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of a groundbreaking policy — the first of its kind in motor racing — designed to support female racers who are starting a family.
17 Sep 2024
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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driver replacement amendment
For more than seven decades, the NHRA has been at the forefront of championing women in motorsports, and that mission continues with the introduction of a groundbreaking policy — the first of its kind in motor racing — designed to support female…
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How Jack Beckman advanced to round 2 with a stroke of John Force luck!

A centerline infraction by Joe Morrison helped Beckman move forward to the Funny Car final against teammate Austin Prock
16 Sep 2024
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How Jack Beckman advanced to round 2 with a stroke of John Force luck!
Jack Beckman found himself with a bit of racing luck at the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Dragstrip. In round 1, his opponent, Joe Morrison, committed a centerline infraction, handing Beckman the win despite his own struggles on the…
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5 Things We Learned in Reading

The first race of the Countdown featured everything one would hope for: an indisputably intense energy, points shakeups, stoked rivalries, and a bright glimmer of the future. Here are five takeaways from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
16 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
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Five things Reading
The first race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship featured everything one would hope for: an indisputably intense energy, points shakeups, stoked rivalries, and a bright glimmer of the future. Here are…
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Three mind-blowing things that happen in under 4 seconds to a Top Fuel dragster

From leaping off the track to knocking moisture out of the air, Top Fuel dragsters push the limits of physics. See how in this NHRA On FOX slow-motion
16 Sep 2024
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Top Fuel dragster make their own physics
Top Fuel dragsters are engineering marvels, creating countless astonishing physical events in mere seconds. One of the most mind-blowing is Steve Torrence’s dragster literally jumping on and off the track, perfectly synced with his throttle foot,…
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Clay Millican on stealing the show in first-round thriller at Pep Boys Nationals

Clay Millican capitalized on Josh Hart's red-light, delivering a near-full pass and gathering crucial data for the Countdown to the Championship.
16 Sep 2024
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Clay Millican Steals the Show in First-Round Thriller at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Fan-favorite Clay Millican kicked off an exciting start to the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, running in the first pair of eliminations alongside Josh Hart. Following the playing of the national anthem, Hart red-lit at the starting line, giving Millican a…
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Nine Lucas Oil Series racers collect victories at Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maple Grove Raceway, including Al Kenny, the winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster.
16 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Al Kenny
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, nine champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maple Grove Raceway,  After 46 wins in a dazzling Pro Stock…
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Top Alcohol star Julie Nataas to make Top Fuel debut with Scrappers Racing

Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part of the Scrappers Racing team at the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals.
16 Sep 2024
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 Julie Nataas
The Scrappers Racing team will bring out a second Top Fuel car and driver at the upcoming NHRA Midwest Nationals. Julie Nataas, the current NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster world champion, will make her Top Fuel debut as part…
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Relive all the action from the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals!

You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the first race of the Countdown to the Championship!
15 Sep 2024
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Relive All the Action from the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals!
Did you miss the thrilling moments of the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals from Reading, PA? Don’t worry! You have plenty of chances to catch all the high-speed action again as NHRA on FOX re-airs the Finals, giving fans the opportunity to relive every…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday gallery

Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway was an extraordinary first step into the Countdown to the Championship, and our NHRA National Dragster photographers captured all of the moments.
15 Sep 2024
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Top Fuel championship contenders 50
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Scott Libersher captures Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown win in Reading

15 Sep 2024
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 Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
The next to last Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event was filled with drama and incredible racing performances. For the second time in three races Scott Libersher raced to the winner’s circle, winning the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals today at…
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Prock, Brown, Stanfield, and Arana kick off Countdown with Reading wins

In an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final, points leader Austin Prock won the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown, Aaron Stanfield, and Hector Arana Jr. also scored in the first race of the Countdown to the Championship.
15 Sep 2024
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals winners
In an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final, points leader Austin Prock won the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown, Aaron Stanfield, and Hector Arana Jr. also scored in the first race of the Countdown to the Championship. video-js.video-js.…
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Sunday News & Notes from the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. (Updated throughout the day)
15 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Tony Schumacher
Top Fuel R1 One of the most dramatic matches of the season took place in just the second pair of Top Fuelers when both Capco Contractor campaigner Steve Torrence and Monster Energy-backed Brittany Force smoked the tires and pedaled back and forth…
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

The final day of the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals is upon us, and what happens today will lay the framework for championship stories that will be told on Sunday night in Pomona. Trophies are up for grabs in all categories at Maple Grove Raceway, and the sun is just beginning to shine with promise.
15 Sep 2024
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Maple Grove Raceway
Top Fuel Points leader Doug Kalitta, the defending event champion in his Mac Tools dragster, will begin his Countdown to the Championship quest with a first-round meeting with Dan Mercier. Kalitta is No. 3 in the qualifying order, while No. 1…
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Ashley, Prock, Glenn, and Herrera claim top spots in front of sellout crowd at Maple Grove

Justin Ashley clinched his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, while points leaders Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot in their respective classes on Saturday at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.
14 Sep 2024
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Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley clinched his first No. 1 qualifier of the season, while points leaders Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera also scored the top spot in their respective classes on Saturday at the 39th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Ashley…
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