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News, notes, quotes, photos, and videos from final eliminations at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

After four rounds of qualifying at picturesque Bandimere Speedway, drivers in all four Professional categories have found their positions and first-round partners, and they're ready to race for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals trophy. 

Images from Saturday, as shot by NHRA and National Dragster photographers at Bandimere Speedway's Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals

Qualifying for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals was tied up neatly with a thunderous track record-setting run by Brittany Force, and Dodge-campaigner Matt Hagan sealed the deal on his 50th Funny Car No. 1. Erica Enders and Hector Arana Jr. also earned the top spot in their respective classes to celebrate Bandimere Speedway's 65th anniversary.

The exhilarating Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge took place during Saturday qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, and Justin Ashley, Matt Hagan, Troy Coughlin Jr., and Matt Smith emerged as winners. They'll take home the cash and bank valuable bonus points that will come into play when the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin. 

Connor Boyd (age 6-9), Jesse Varner (10), Easton Hodge (11), Joey Torchia (12), Dylan MacNicol (13), Jude Kersnason (14), Dexter Gomez (15), Logan Grayson (16-17), and Beech Bend Raceway Park (team) took top honors during the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.

In 65 years of hosting drag racing, Bandimere Speedway has become home for many. For eight-time Pro Stock winner Chris McGaha, the historic facility is where it all began.

The final day of qualifying for the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals will set the field in all four classes, but it will also serve as a thrilling race-within-a-race as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is contested. 

NHRA legend and International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Bernstein fired up Antron Brown's Top Fueler for the first qualifying session at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

Mike Coughlin and Chip Beverett led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at National Trail Raceway.

The first day of qualifying at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals saw Dodge Direct Connection Funny Car racer Matt Hagan grab the provisional pole, while Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) nabbed the top spot in their respective classes.

Troy Galbraith, Mark Nowicki, and Tyler Bohannon led the list of winners at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at National Trail Raceway.

Kim Parker and Brian Hough took Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Woodburn Dragstrip.

What did our NHRA National Dragster photographers see on Friday at Bandimere Speedway? Click through this photo gallery and find out.

Some of Deric Kramer’s first memories as a child are from Bandimere Speedway and the Pro Stock standout and Denver-area native has enjoyed countless enjoyable moments over the years at his home track. He’ll get a chance to make one more on Thunder Mountain at this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

The 10th of 21 events on the 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule is taking place this weekend at famed Bandimere Speedway with the 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals. The scenic Denver-area facility, carved into what's known as "Thunder Mountain," is celebrating its 65th year, and all four Professional categories are on hand for the celebration.

The journey wasn’t always easy for Matt Hagan at Bandimere Speedway, but the three-time Funny Car world champion broke through for his long-awaited first win at the legendary facility in 2021 and is looking for another title this year.

Three-time and reigning Funny Car world champ Ron Capps has announced that Revchem Composites, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions, joined his NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Funny Car team.

The July 2023 issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring complete coverage from Epping, Bristol, and Norwalk plus Sportsman-racer features and interviews, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.

NHRA fans can watch the Right Trailers NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals from Bristol Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.

Matt Hartford and his Total Seal/CIP1 Camaro will sport a familiar look when the team unloads Friday in Denver. GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, returns to the door of Hartford’s Jerry Haas-built Pro Stock machine for the second time in 2023.

While NHRA teams are focused on one of the most grueling stretches of races of their season, the Western Swing, through Colorado, Washington, and California, it offers a unique opportunity for the Salinas family to take to the open road together on their motorcycles. 

The start of the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle will officially kick off with the 91°µÍø FanFest presented by Explore Auburn on Thursday, July 20, with an impressive lineup of drivers that includes legendary 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force.

The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will again take place at the Pechanga Resort Casino on Monday, Nov. 13, returning to scenic Southern California Wine Country following the final race of the season.

Antron Brown, the last driver to sweep all three races of the Western Swing when he accomplished the feat in 2009, is geared up and ready to do it again entering this weekend's Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

Bandimere Speedway has played host to the NHRA Mile-High Nationals since 1979, and the thin altitude has been thick with excitement ever since. Here's a look back at five memorable moments from the history of the event.

Past NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon knows a thing or two about running well at Bandimere Speedway where he won a Jr. Dragster championship in 1997 and was Top Fuel runner-up last season. He'll ride into battle this year with longtime team Kalitta backer SealMaster as his sponsor.

On this episode of the NHRA Insider, the discussion turns to the lingering effects of Norwalk and the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver. 

NHRA fans can watch the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals and the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from National Trail Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.

Renegade Fuels is returning for two additional events as the primary sponsor for Top Fuel racer Buddy Hull, beginning with this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.