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Nitro will roar back to New England for the 2025 New England Nationals

Once again the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to New England Dragway for a huge year of action-packed, 340-mph drag racing at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals on May 30-June 1.
05 May 2025
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New England Nationals
Once again the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to New England Dragway for a huge year of action-packed, 340-mph drag racing at the 12th annual NHRA New England Nationals on May 30-June 1. Nestled in Epping, N.H., New England…
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Durenberger's double highlights Division 5 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader

Donnie Durenberger's rare Super Street/Sportsman Motorcycle double highlighted the action as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
03 May 2025
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Donnie Durenberger
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action with a doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway. COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Matt Harris, Bellevue, Neb., '05 Grand Am GT, D/A, 7.613, 169.81…
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Cummings, Bellemeur top Cleetus and Cars/North Central Regional event

Matt Cummings and Sean Bellemeur collected Top Alcohol wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Region Cleetus and Cars event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
03 May 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division,  Cleetus and Cars: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER ROUND ONE  4) Jamie Noonan, Spartanburg, S.C., 5.318, 270.81 def.…
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Driven: Brittany Force

Two-time Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force is the star of the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature "Driven" anthology, which follows her team at the recent American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, where she made an historic pass.
02 May 2025
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Driven
Driven: Brittany Force
 
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Thinking Pink: Remembering 'the Old Master,' nitro engine legend Ed Pink

If you were a nitro-racing fan back in the 1970s, the term “Think Pink” was probably familiar to you, and it was omnipresent in the Top Fuel and Funny Car ranks on the fleet of race cars whose prowess began with an Ed Pink powerplant. We lost Ed last Sunday, April 27, at age 94, and a lot of us are Thinking Pink this week.
01 May 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ed Pink
  If you were a nitro-racing fan back in the 1970s, the term “Think Pink” was probably familiar to you, and it was omnipresent in the Top Fuel and Funny Car ranks on the fleet of race cars whose prowess began with an Ed Pink powerplant.…
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Kalitta Motorsports joins Kalitta Air at ISTAT Freighter Forum In Miami

Team Kalitta Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and representatives from AerCap and IAI joined Kalitta Air at the ISTAT Freighter Forum for a look at the cargo airline’s newest jet. 
01 May 2025
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Kalitta Motorsports
Team Kalitta Funny Car driver J.R. Todd and representatives from AerCap and IAI joined Kalitta Air at the ISTAT Freighter Forum for a look at the cargo airline’s newest jet.  ISTAT, the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading,…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the American Rebel Light 4-Wide Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
30 Apr 2025
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the American Rebel Light 4-Wide Nationals
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In Memoriam

30 Apr 2025
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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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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals celebrate 25 years at Route 66 Raceway

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18. 
30 Apr 2025
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Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18.  Since its return to…
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NHRA on FOX highlights: 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

The 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway delivered wall-to-wall excitement — see the best moments through a collection of can’t-miss NHRA on FOX videos.
30 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
Relive the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA
The 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway delivered wall-to-wall excitement — and now you can relive the best moments through a collection of can’t-miss NHRA on FOX videos. From a rare look inside the heart of a Nitro…
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Shawn Langdon and Matt Smith conquered Charlotte and tell us how

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to deep dive into their victories at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. 
30 Apr 2025
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nhra iNSIDER
  On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon and Matt Smith join host Brian Lohnes to deep dive into their victories at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.  For Langdon, it wasn'…
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Watch the Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event from St. Louis free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
30 Apr 2025
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Division 3 Lucas Oil Series
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from St. Louis are Strange,…
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How Buick, the CIA, and Frank Kurtis started Lockheed’s SR-71 Blackbird

Launching a superpower—How hot rodders strapped two Buick V8s together to fire-up the fastest plane ever flown
30 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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SR-71 Blackbird_started by Buick engines
In 1956 the CIA had a problem. Its U-2 spy plane could fly at extreme altitudes and carry state-of-the-art cameras, but the Russians proved they could track it on its very first flight. High-altitude reconnaissance had promise, but it came with…
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Weekend Rewind: American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

The American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway was the second straight four-wide event and the second of three this season. Take a look back at some of the weekend's most memorable moments.
29 Apr 2025
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Weekend Rewind: American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
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Brad Waddle wins season-opening JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock race

Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light 91 Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.
29 Apr 2025
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Brad Waddle
Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light 91 Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule. In the…
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First-time winner Greco leads Sportsman champs at Charlotte four-wide race

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco.
29 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Brandon Greco
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco. Brandon Greco…
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JEGS and NHRA announce long-term extension of popular JEGS Allstars program

NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the popular JEGS Allstars program. The JEGS Allstars returns to Texas Motorplex for the third time in 2025 as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and the 40th annual Texas 91 FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
29 Apr 2025
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 JEGS Allstars
Following a thrilling celebration of 40 years of the popular JEGS Allstars in 2024, NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the historic specialty race. Continuing its status as one of the biggest and most highly…
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4/29: It’s Boss 429 day—Celebrate Ford's big-bore semi-hemi engine

It's the engine Mickey Thompson used in his Mach 1 Mustang Funny Cars, the one "Ohio" George Montgomery twin-turbocharged, and the one Bob Glidden covered with his fire jacket after he rolled his Pro Stock car in 1986 — the Boss 429.
29 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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The Boss 429 engine was designed to beat Chevy and Dodge and put Fords in the winner's circle, but to make them legal for NASCAR, Dearborn had to offer them in street cars. With Pontiac and Chevrolet’s former chief, Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, at the…
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Five things we learned in Charlotte

Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.
28 Apr 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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5 Things
Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event. NHRA’S 1,000TH…
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'The Old Master,' legendary engine builder Ed Pink, passes away

Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94.
28 Apr 2025
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Ed Pink
Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94. Revered as "The Old Master," Pink leaves behind a legacy that spans decades, disciplines, and…
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Allegrucci wins first career Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown national event

For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light 91 Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making. 
27 Apr 2025
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Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light 91 Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making.  Allegrucci was one of the original…
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Shawn Langdon claims historic 1,000th Top Fuel trophy at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals

With Connie Kalitta and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits Llooking on, Langdon cements his place in drag racing history
27 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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Shawn Langdon claims historic 1,000th Top Fuel trophy at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
In a moment that will echo through drag racing history, Shawn Langdon etched his name alongside the greatest Top Fuel racer of all time, winning the milestone 1,000th NHRA Top Fuel trophy at the 2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.…
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J.R. Gray powers to Congruity 91 Pro Mod win in Charlotte

J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity 91 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday as part of the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2025
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JR Gray
J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity 91 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday, defeating a final-round quad that included Billy Banaka, Alex Laughlin and Mike Janis as part of the 15th annual…
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Langdon wins 1,000th Top Fuel race; Prock, Glenn, Smith also victorious in Charlotte

Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Austin Prock (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the fifth race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
27 Apr 2025
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon won the 1,000th Top Fuel race in NHRA history on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Tony Stewart, Justin Ashley and reigning world champion Antron Brown in the final quad at the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fifth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 
27 Apr 2025
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fifth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Official points will be posted…
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Lenny Lottig wins Holley EFI Factory X title at Charlotte four-wide event

27 Apr 2025
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Lenny Lottig
Lenny Lottig and Jesse Alexandra, the top two qualifiers in Holley EFI Factory X, met in the final round with Lottig getting the victory with a strong 6.892 to Alexandra’s slowing 7.241. Earlier, Alexandra set the elapsed time…
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American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over zMAX Dragway on Sunday, capturing all of the action on and off the track at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Steal Master Track Walk 54
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One-like none: See Don Garlits presented with replica of Top Fuel's first trophy

NHRA racers and fans alike celebrate history as "Big Daddy" Don Garlits receives a recreated version of his first Top Fuel trophy, bridging 1,000 Top Fuel drag drag races in the process.
27 Apr 2025
David Kennedy
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One-like none: See Don Garlits presented with Top Fuel's first trophy
Today at zMAX Dragway, history came full circle. On April 27, 2025, in front of a roaring crowd of fans at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 91 President Glen Cromwell presented "Big Daddy" Don Garlits with a recreation of…
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Dupps, Duncan, Raikes lead Indy Division 3 Lucas Oil Series winners

Dave Dupps, Jeremy Duncan, and Houston Raikes led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
27 Apr 2025
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Dave Dupps, Germantown, Ohio, '06 GTO, C/EA, 8.…
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American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday preview

After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.
27 Apr 2025
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Zmax
After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.  The…
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