NORWALK, OH – In a loaded Top Fuel field that features five world champions in the top 11 spots and a host of other standout drivers, nobody has been better through the first eight races of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season than Justin Ashley.

The 2020 NHRA Rookie of the Year has won half the races against a star-studded field and will looking to keep his hot start going at this weekend’s 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.

Heading to one of the finest facilities on the NHRA tour, Ashley was particularly dominant two weeks ago in Bristol, winning a unique doubleheader weekend in his 11,000-horsepower Phillips Connect/Toyota dragster. That gave Ashley his third and fourth victories already this season, but knowing the Top Fuel talent around him, the championship hopeful isn’t satisfied.

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NORWALK, OH – A sensory overload from start to finish, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to one of the sport’s finest facilities at the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 22-25 at Summit Motorsports Park.

The race is the 9th of 21 events during the 2023 season, and with “America’s Racetrack” as the backdrop, fans can expect one incredible weekend in Norwalk. The weekend will include four rounds of qualifying, including nitro under the lights and a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday and can’t-miss eliminations on Sunday that will be featured on the FOX broadcast network.

Boasting incredible fan amenities, Summit Motorsports Park will come alive with all the sights and sounds of 330-mph, 11,000-horsepower NHRA drag racing as the top stars in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle aim for victories at a must-see event. Plus, the track will debut its third-generation Ice Cream Scoop trophy this weekend, a perfect pairing with a championship Wally on Sunday.

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BRISTOL, TN – Justin Ashley completed a doubleheader sweep at Bristol Dragway, powering to the Top Fuel win at the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on Sunday with a track speed record run in the final round, a day after winning the NHRA New England Nationals at Bristol.

Ron Capps (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at the eighth of 21 races during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season.

Ashley defended his Bristol event win on Sunday with a thrilling performance in the final round, going 3.718-seconds at a track record speed of 336.49 mph in his 11,000-horsepower Phillips Connect/Toyota dragster to defeat Antron Brown. It handed Ashley his second event win in two days – as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victory – his fourth victory of the year and the ninth in his career, as well the points lead.

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BRISTOL, TN – Bob Tasca III powered to his first win of the season on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, knocking off legendary Funny Car driver John Force in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals, which was completed as part of a doubleheader weekend in Bristol.

Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley also claimed the victory at the seventh of 21 races during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The winning runs from Tasca and Ashley also gave each driver a victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge bonus race.

Due to weather, eliminations from the Epping, N.H. race were postponed to this weekend as part of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, with Tasca earning the victory at what is considered his home race. In the championship round against Force, Tasca went 4.032-seconds at 322.96 mph in his 11,000-horsepower PPG Ford Mustang. It is Tasca’s first victory of the season and 13th of his career.

Tasca knocked off Ron Capps in the opening round of eliminations, which took place on Friday in Thunder Valley, and then recorded three round wins on Saturday, including victories over Robert Hight and No. 1 qualifier Chad Green to reach the final round. Tasca, who knocked off Force in a final round at Sonoma last year, quickly chased down the 16-time world champion, picking up the win and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victory in the process. But to win his home race – even if it came in Bristol – meant a great deal to Tasca

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BRISTOL, TN – Leah Pruett raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead on Friday at Bristol Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the eighth of 21 races during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. The first round of eliminations in Top Fuel and Funny Car from the postponed NHRA New England Nationals also took place on Friday in Bristol.

Pruett put together a run of 3.745-seconds at 322.42 mph in her 11,000-horsepower Rush Truck Centers dragster, as the standout for Tony Stewart Racing looks to pick up her first No. 1 qualifier this season and 14th in her career. Pruett’s run also gave her a first-round win in the postponed NHRA New England Nationals, which are being completed this weekend in Bristol. With a chance for a big weekend during the doubleheader event, Pruett was thrilled with her start on Friday.

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BRISTOL, TN – In what has been an incredible start to his 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Gaige Herrera has been perfect through three races, winning all three events in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with each race marking his NHRA debut at that facility.

He’ll look to make it four in a row this weekend at the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, which marks another track where Herrera has never competed in Pro Stock Motorcycle.

That hasn’t bothered him thus far, as Herrera has stockpiled wins in Gainesville, Charlotte and Chicago on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki and the young standout is eager to try and keep that unblemished record intact while visiting Thunder Valley for the first time.

“It’s going to be a new experience for me, so my first pass I’m going to learn a lot,” Herrera said. “The biggest thing I’ve focused on for years is knowing exactly where I’m at on the track while I’m making a pass, so I feel like that’s going to help a lot. I’m really enjoying going to all these tracks for the first time. It’s very cool to be able to race all over and experience it, and I’m definitely looking forward to this weekend.”

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BRISTOL, TN – Clay Millican remains the most recent Top Fuel winner in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series and the popular driver has a chance to continue his hot streak in a major way at a track that means so much to him.

Millican and the NHRA returns to Bristol Dragway for this weekend’s 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and it’s the site of Millican’s first NHRA Top Fuel win, an emotional victory that took place on Father’s Day six years ago.

While that victory may never be topped for Millican, the fan-favorite standout for Rick Ware Racing has a huge opportunity this weekend in his 11,000-horsepower Parts Plus dragster. The postponed NHRA New England Nationals from last weekend will be completed in Bristol on Friday and Saturday, which means two races will take place in Thunder Valley in Top Fuel and Funny Car, as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge. Starting with the first round of eliminations from Epping taking place under the lights in Bristol, to the chance for three rounds of nitro on Saturday – and raceday on Sunday at Millican’s favorite track – the veteran has his sights set on a big weekend.

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BRISTOL, TN – The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol will have a lot more than just a new date this year, as Thunder Valley will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol.

The postponed NHRA New England Nationals will be completed in Bristol on Friday and Saturday, adding even more excitement to a weekend loaded with events. Fans will now be able to enjoy the first round of eliminations from the NHRA New England Nationals under the lights on Friday, three rounds of thunderous 11,000-horsepower racing on Saturday – as well as the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in all four classes – and then eliminations at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday for the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

The weekend in Bristol will give racers in Top Fuel and Funny a chance at three possible wins, including two on Saturday with the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge and completion of the Epping race. Add in autograph sessions – including the wildly-popular Saturday evening autograph session at the Guest Welcome Tent – special fan events, a variety of classes, Friday fireworks and more, and it all adds up to a spectacular weekend in Thunder Valley.

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EPPING, NH – Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway.

“We appreciate all of the tremendous fans that came out to the track and packed New England Dragway this weekend despite all of the various weather conditions,” NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. “This certainly wasn’t the end result we were hoping for, but we are thankful for the support from the passionate fanbase in the New England area and we look forward to returning to Epping next year.”

The first round of eliminations from Epping in Top Fuel and Funny Car will now take place during the second qualifying round in Bristol at 8 p.m. ET on Friday.

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EPPING, NH – With continuing precipitation in the forecast, Sunday’s activities at the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway have been postponed until Monday.

Gates will open at 8:00 a.m. ET with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Top Fuel eliminations.

Today’s tickets will be honored on Monday. Walk up adult tickets will be $25 and kids 12 and under under will get in free.

For Sunday ticket holders who cannot attend tomorrow, the NHRA credit policy will be in effect.