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It's been a long road, but Matt Hartford is breaking new ground in Pro Stock

The Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected this year. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated, fresh faces are showing up in the winner's circle and with No. 1 qualifier awards, and Matt Hartford is elated to be in the mix. 
25 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Matt Hartford's Total Seal CIP1 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock car
So far this season, the Pro Stock results have been a bit, well, unexpected. In a class where previous champions have relentlessly dominated in recent years, fresh faces are showing up in winner's circle photos and top-end No. 1 qualifier snapshots…
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Adapting and adjusting are secrets to Justin Ashley's early-season success

Crew chief Mike Green talks about the team's early success in the Justin Ashley-driven Phillips Connect Top Fueler and the tuning adjustments and strategies they've used to dominate the early part of the season.
25 Apr 2023
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Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers: Who's helping move the drag racing needle?

In the inaugural compilation of NHRA’s Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers, the staff of NHRA National Dragster recognizes the contributions of many of those most recently responsible for the growing success of the sport. 
25 Apr 2023
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Movers, Shakers, and Deal Makers
The sport of drag racing isn’t just shaped by those who win or lose, or what e.t. or speed they ran. That’s ancient history. The level of competition has gotten so high and complex that strategy, logistics, partnerships, goals, and audience all…
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Johnson's Horsepowered Garage Joins Tony Stewart Racing for Charlotte, Bristol events

Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, with the Tennessee-based company highlighting its world-class car collection on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car of three-time champion Matt Hagan.
24 Apr 2023
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Tony Stewart Racing
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, with the Tennessee-based company highlighting its world-class car collection on the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car of three-time…
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From burndowns to bounties there is never a dull moment in the 91 Pro Mod class

The FuelTech 91 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports not only features some of the fastest cars in drag racing, but it also boasts some of the sport’s most colorful characters, so it’s no surprise there is controversy brewing ahead of this weekend’s Charlotte event.
24 Apr 2023
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Kris Thorne
Note to spectators who plan to watch the FuelTech 91 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports at this weekend’s Circle K 91 Four-Wide Nationals: Bring your popcorn and find a comfortable seat because you might just be there a…
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A chapter closes for retiring Top Alcohol Dragster champion Duane Shields

It began with motorcycle racing, then the sand drags, and then finally becoming a NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion. Duane Shields has done it all, and he closed a chapter this past weekend at the 91 Four-Wide Nationals.
21 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Top Alcohol Dragster driver Duane Shields waves to crowd
It began with motorcycle racing; then the sand drags in an injected, front-engine rail; and on to becoming a NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster champion. Over the course of decades spent mastering a competitive edge, Duane…
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Family, friends remember Bill Mullins

21 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Barbara Waltz, partner “My life took a sudden unexpected twist on June 28, 2010. I was just driving to work as usual. Traffic was heavy as I approached Birmingham's Malfunction Junction, where I-65 feeds into I-20/59, but I…
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Behind the Scenes with Tony Stewart after his first career NHRA event win

Tony Stewart's first career NHRA national event win at the 91 Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas was a momentous moment for him and his Mobil 1/McPhillips Racing team. Here's a look at the post-race congratulations from fellow finalists and his team.
20 Apr 2023
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Tony Stewart
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 91 Four-Wide Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 91 Four-Wide Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
19 Apr 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 91 Four-Wide Nationals

The 91 Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway provided a rash of upsets, strong performances, and the wild action associated with massive horsepower times four.
18 Apr 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 91 Four-Wide Nationals
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Five things we learned at the 91 Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas

The 91 Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marked the fourth race of 23 in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and it offered thrills like no other. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
17 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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5 Things Las Vegas
  The 91 Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marked the fourth race of 23 in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, and it offered thrills like no other. Here are five big takeaways from the event. CAN…
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Troy Coughlin Jr. is loaded for bear and ready to take whatever comes next

The season started on a high note for Troy Coughlin Jr. with a win at the season-opener, but the two races that followed left much to be desired. Coughlin, though, knows the tables will soon turn – and he's hoping it happens this weekend in Las Vegas. 
15 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Troy Coughlin Jr.
The 2023 season of NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series started on an exceptionally high note for Troy Coughlin Jr. as he wheeled his yellow and black JEGS.com Chevrolet Camaro to the third Pro Stock victory of his career at the season-opener,…
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Brittany Force has a game plan for mastering the chaos of four-wide racing

These 91 Four-Wide Nationals mark Brittany Force’s 14th shot at the four-wide competition and the two-time world champ and defending event champ has a system worked out to help deal with the chaos that overtakes the starting-line staging procedure.
15 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Four-Wide TOp Fuel
The 91 Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas marks Brittany Force’s 14th shot at the four-wide competition and the two-time world champ and defending event champ has a system worked out to help deal with the chaos that overtakes the starting-line…
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Top Fuel's winningest driver Schumacher still looking for first four-wide victory

For all of the NHRA Top Fuel records that Tony Schumacher holds, Top Fuel’s most decorated driver has never turned on the final win light in a four-wide race, a fact he hopes to change this weekend in Las Vegas, where he's won eight times in the two-wide format.
14 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tony Schumacher
For all of the NHRA Top Fuel records that Tony Schumacher holds — most wins, most championships, most victories in a single season, most rounds won in a season, most final rounds in a season, longest event-winning streak, most consecutive rounds won…
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Pro Stock’s Dallas Glenn out for redemption at 91 Four-Wide Nationals

There have been plenty of good moments for Dallas Glenn at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but it’s also the one that got away last year at the 91 Four-Wide Nationals, where a wiring issue on his car spelled the end of his chances to win, that continues to motivate him.
14 Apr 2023
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Four-Wide final
There have been plenty of good moments for Pro Stock’s Dallas Glenn at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including a 2021 victory at the fall race that helped clinch his NHRA Rookie of the Year award. But it’s also the one that got away last…
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Previous Vegas success, fast start has DeJoria excited for Four-Wide Nationals

Alexis DeJoria has enjoyed success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the annual NHRA spring race but has never captured a win in the four-wide setting that will be part of this weekend’s 91 Four-Wide Nationals.
12 Apr 2023
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Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria has enjoyed success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the annual NHRA spring race but has never captured a win in the four-wide setting that will be part of this weekend’s 91 Four-Wide Nationals. The good news for…
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Top Fuel star Leah Pruett eager for success at 91 Four-Wide Nationals

Off to a solid start to open her 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Top Fuel star Leah Pruett is ready to take the next step this year at this weekend’s 91 Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
11 Apr 2023
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Leah Pruett
Off to a solid start to open her 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Top Fuel star Leah Pruett is ready to take the next step this year at this weekend’s 91 Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
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What drives Pro Stock's lone Mopar man, Alan Prusiensky?

In a Pro Stock sea of bowties peppered with a handful of blue ovals, Alan Prusiensky's Dodge Dart is difficult to miss. Although he hasn't yet experienced the results that he desires on NHRA's Camping World Drag Racing Series tour, Prusiensky remains dedicated and optimistic.
06 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Alan Prusiensky
In a Pro Stock sea of bowties peppered with a handful of blue ovals, Alan Prusiensky's Dodge Dart is difficult to miss. As the lone Dodge campaigner, the New Jersey-based privateer has shown a level of perseverance worthy of respect, and although he…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
05 Apr 2023
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Tuner Jimmy Prock on analyzing mistakes made with Robert Hight's Funny Car

Bruno Massel talked with John Force Racing's crew chief Jimmy Prock about their Funny Car's qualifying struggles in Phoenix and how they worked to correct them before the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
05 Apr 2023
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Crew Chief Jimmy Prock on analyzing mistakes made with Robert Hight's Funny Car
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Two-decade journey leads Nate VanWassenhove to the KB Titan braintrust

Nate VanWassenhove joined KB Racing 20 years ago as a crewmember and has remained dedicated to the success of the team now known as KB Titan Racing. This season, VanWassenhove has moved up and into a crew chief role.
05 Apr 2023
Kelly Wade
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Nate VanWassenhove
The role of crew chief is a respected position, and one that can garner as much respect — or criticism — as that of the driver. It is critical to the success of the team, and Ken Black and Greg Anderson had that in mind when they wisely tapped Rob…
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Relive the greatest and most exciting moments from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip: All of the great races, wild moments, and close finishers that help make the Pomona event a legend.
04 Apr 2023
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Weekend Rewind: 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
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J.R. Todd: 'If you knew a weekend like this was coming, you’d rather stay home'

J.R. Todd and the DHL Toyota GR Supra/Kalitta Motorsports team had a tough weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals that claimed two bodies and at least one chassis in incidents on Saturday and Sunday.
04 Apr 2023
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J.R. Todd
“If you knew a weekend like this was coming, you’d rather stay home.” Those were the parting words of 2018 91 Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd after a tough, tough weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Todd, who was leading the…
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Fans love the all new In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip

For decades, a pilgrimage to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals meant a stop at the local In-N-Out Burger, but this year race fans were able to buy their burgers at In-N-Out's biggest burger stand—the In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip.
03 Apr 2023
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Fans love the all new In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip
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Five things we learned at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Race 3 of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, was packed with wild moments and high drama. Here are five big takeaways from the event.
03 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Five things we learned at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
  JUSTIN ASHLEY + MIKE GREEN + TOMMY DELAGO = TROUBLE When Justin Ashley hired Mike Green to tune his fast-rising Top Fuel program in the offseason between the 2020 and 2021 seasons, he brought to the team championship experience with…
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Mike Salinas reunites the Petersen and Parks legacy at the 2023 Winternationals

At the 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals the Scrappers Racing team swapped its jet-black regalia for a new hot-rod red paint scheme celebrating Wally Parks’ friend Robert E. Petersen’s museum.
01 Apr 2023
David Kennedy
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Mike Salinas reunites the Petersen and Parks legacy at Winternationals
Robert E. Petersen was a promotional powerhouse in the hot rod world from the 1940s till he sold his publishing empire in the 1990s. Wally Parks was a legitimate racer and hot rodder who held the respect of fledgling land-speed racers. He went on…
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Grubnic confident that new combination will pay dividends in the long run

Despite five victories in a championship-winning season and domination of the quickest and fastest runs list, David Grubnic has gone back to the drawing board for a new tune-up for Brittany Force's dragster this season.
01 Apr 2023
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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David Grubnc
You’re the crew chief of the championship-winning car. You’re responsible for seven of the quickest passes in class history, including the best run of last year. You’ve also tuned your driver to the 10 fastest speeds in history, seven of which were…
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Funny Car’s Robert Hight after more Winternationals magic in Pomona

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip seems to always bring out the best in Robert Hight, and the three-time Funny Car world champ heads to this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with plenty of excitement following his win in Phoenix on Sunday.
01 Apr 2023
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Robert Hight
In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip seems to always bring out the best in Robert Hight, and the three-time Funny Car world champ heads to this weekend’s 63rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals with plenty of excitement following his win in Phoenix…
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Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso aims to turn first win into continued success

Returning to the site where she was officially named the NHRA Rookie of the Year to close out the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso has plenty of reasons to be excited at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
31 Mar 2023
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Camrie Caruso
Returning to the site where she was officially named the NHRA Rookie of the Year to close out the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock’s Camrie Caruso has plenty of reasons to be excited at this weekend’s 63rd annual Lucas…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the NHRA Arizona Nationals as they celebrate their victories with their teams and one another, and accept congratulations from their vanquished final-round foes.
30 Mar 2023
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