Highlighted by a special 70th anniversary of the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville to open the season, as well as a return to Phoenix, NHRA officials announced today its 2024 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
The 31-year-old daughter of NHRA Drag Racing Top Fuel driver, Mike Salinas, will officially make her first start in the Top Fuel ranks racing for her family’s race team, Scrappers Racing when the 2024 season kicks off in Gainesville, Florida in March.
The biggest event that’s circled on many calendars in professional drag racing, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, returns this weekend with Chevrolet drivers and teams looking to capture glory and the Wally trophy while solidifying their spot in NHRA history.
Capturing Chevrolet’s 375th NHRA Pro Stock victory and the 256th in the Chevrolet Camaro, Dallas Glenn, driver of the Rad Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro SS Pro Stock car for KB Titan Racing, captured his eighth career Pro Stock Wally trophy after defeating Kyle Koretsky in the 2023 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Finals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Antron Brown was victorious in Top Fuel action, besting Leah Pruett in the final round to earn his 73rd-career win. Justin Ashley continues to lead the Top Fuel point standings after making it to the semi-finals on Sunday.
Toyota drivers Justin Ashley and Ron Capps earned the no. 1 qualifier spots for Top Fuel and Funny Car competition, respectively, at Minnesota’s Brainerd International Raceway on Saturday.
Rapidly approaching NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship that kicks off after U.S. Nationals Labor Day weekend, Brainerd International Raceway hosts the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and Chevrolet teams of Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Aug. 18-20, 2023.
In a classic battle expected as these two five-time World Champions roll up to line in eliminations, Erica Enders defeated Greg Anderson in Pro Stock, her second Wally of the season and 45th of her career
Justin Ashley continued his season dominance with his sixth win in 13 starts this year. Ashley was stellar behind the wheel with reaction times in the .030 range in the last two rounds against former champions Antron Brown and Brittany Force.
Steve Torrence picked up his second consecutive challenge win and the no.1 qualifier hat at the final race at Heartland Motorsport Park. Doug Kalitta continued his performance surge as he starts third, with points leader Justin Ashley in seventh.
Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou prevailed in a full-contact race filled with various tire strategies, winning the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday for his fourth victory in eight races this season.
Brent Crews again came close to earning his first series victory, battling veteran Justin Allgaier for the win over the final 20 laps Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway
