The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season was announced on September 5, 2022.National Hot Rod Association, "NHRA announces full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule", Retrieved August 14, 2023.
It was the 68th season of the National Hot Rod Association's top drag racing competition. The NHRA held 21 Top Fuel and Funny Car events, 18 Pro Stock events, and 15 Pro Stock Motorcycle events.
Schedule Schedule released September 5, 2022.
2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series ScheduleNational Hot Rod Association – 2023 Schedule & Results, Retrieved August 14, 2023.DateRaceSiteTVWinnersTop FuelFunny CarPro StockPro Stock MotorcycleMar 9-12AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA GatornationalsGainesville, FLFS1Mike Salinas (1)Matt Hagan (1)Troy Coughlin Jr. (1)Gaige Herrera (1)Mar 24-26NHRA Arizona NationalsChandler, AZFS1Justin Ashley (1)Robert Hight (1)Camrie Caruso (1)N/AMar 30 - Apr 2Lucas Oil WinternationalsPomona, CAFS1Justin Ashley (2)Matt Hagan (2)Dallas Glenn (1)N/AApr 14–16NHRA Four-Wide Nationals 4 LanesLas Vegas, NVFS1Antron Brown (1)Matt Hagan (3)Dallas Glenn (2)N/AApr 28-30Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals 4 LanesConcord, NCFS1Austin Prock (1)Robert Hight (2)Deric Kramer (1)Gaige Herrera (2)May 19–21Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK PerformanceElwood, ILFS1Clay Millican (1)Tim Wilkerson (1)Dallas Glenn (3)Gaige Herrera (3)June 3–5NHRA New England NationalsEpping, NH FS1Justin Ashley (3)Bob Tasca III (1)N/AN/AJun 9-11NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsBristol, TNFS1/FOXJustin Ashley (4)Ron Capps (1)Erica Enders (1)Steve Johnson (1)Jun 22–25Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsNorwalk, OHFOXLeah Pruett (1)Blake Alexander (1)Matt Hartford (1)Hector Arana Jr. (1)Jul 14-16Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High NationalsMorrison, COFOXClay Millican (2)Matt Hagan (4)Troy Coughlin Jr. (2)Gaige Herrera (4)Jul 20-23Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest NationalsKent, WAFOXSteve Torrence (1)Tim Wilkerson (2)N/AGaige Herrera (5)Jul 28–30DENSO NHRA Sonoma NationalsSonoma, CAFOXJustin Ashley (5)J.R. Todd (1)N/AGaige Herrera (6)Aug 11-13Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmorTopeka, KSFS1Justin Ashley (6)Bob Tasca III (2)Erica Enders (2)N/AAug 17-20Lucas Oil NHRA NationalsBrainerd, MNFOXAntron Brown (2)Ron Capps (2)Dallas Glenn (4)N/AAug 30 - Sep 4Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals 1.5Brownsburg, INFS1/FOXAntron Brown (3)Ron Capps (3)Matt Hartford (2)Matt Smith (1)Countdown to the ChampionshipSep 14-17Pep Boys NHRA NationalsMohnton, PAFOX/FS1Doug Kalitta (1)Robert Hight (3)Matt Hartford (3)Matt Smith (2)Sep 22-24betway NHRA Carolina NationalsConcord, NCFS1Doug Kalitta (2)Bob Tasca III (3)Greg Anderson (1)Gaige Herrera (7)Sep 29 - Oct 1NHRA Midwest NationalsMadison, ILFS1Clay Millican (3)Matt Hagan (5)Greg Anderson (2)Gaige Herrera (8)Oct 12-15Texas NHRA FallNationalsEnnis, TXFS1Leah Pruett (2)Matt Hagan (6)Erica Enders (3)Gaige Herrera (9)Oct 26-29NHRA Nevada NationalsLas Vegas, NVFS1/FS2Mike Salinas (2)Robert Hight (4)Erica Enders (4)Gaige Herrera (10)Nov 9-12In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals 1.5Pomona, CAFS1Doug Kalitta (3)Chad Green (1)Aaron Stanfield (1)Gaige Herrera (11)
Additional rules for specially marked races 4 Lanes: The Nationals in both Las Vegas and Charlotte in the spring will compete with cars on four lanes. All cars will qualify on each lane as all four lanes will be used in qualifying. Three rounds with cars using all four lanes. In Rounds One and Two, the top two drivers (of four) will advance to the next round. The pairings are set as follows: Race One: 1, 8, 9, 16 Race Two: 4, 5, 12, 13 Race Three: 2, 7, 10, 15 Race Four: 3, 6, 11, 14 Semifinal One: Top two in Race One and Race Two Semifinal Two: Top two in Race Three and Race Four Finals: Top two in Semifinal One and Semifinal Two Lane choice determined by times in previous round. In first round, lane choice determined by fastest times. Drivers who advance in Rounds One and Two will receive 20 points for each round advancement. In Round Three, the winner of the race will be declared the race winner and will collect 40 points. The runner-up will receive 20 points. Third and fourth place drivers will be credited as semifinal losers.
1.5: The U. S. Nationals and In-N-Out Burger Finals will have their race points increased by 50% . Drivers who qualify but are eliminated in the first round receive 30 points, and each round win is worth 30 points. The top four receive 10, 9, 8, and 7 points, respectively, for qualifying positions, with the 5–6 drivers receiving 6 points, 7–8 drivers receiving 5 points, 9–12 receiving 4 points, and 13–16 receiving 3 points. Also, the top four, not three, drivers after each session receive points for fastest times in each round (4-3-2-1).
MM: Pro Stock Car at this event is a non-championship race with the Mountain Motor formula, where cars can use carburetors or electronic fuel injection, do not have an engine displacement limit, and weighs a minimum of 2,450 pounds, compared to the NHRA Pro Stock formula that features electronic fuel injection, a 500ci (8193cc) engine displacement limit, and 2,350 pounds weight.
Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge The Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge is a collaboration between NHRA and Mission Foods, introduced in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The challenge spices up Saturday qualifying schedule at regular-season events. Semifinalists from the previous race compete anew, culminating in a final during the last qualifying session. Winners gain a purse, as well as bonus points.
Bonus points are awarded as follows: Winner (3) Runner-up (2) Quickest losing semifinalist (1)
Bonus points earned from the challenge will be added to a driver’s total points at the start of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
2023 Mission #2FAST2TASTY Challenge Schedule Date Race WinnersTop Fuel Funny Car Pro Stock Pro Stock Motorcycle Feb 25 NHRA Arizona Nationals Doug Kalitta Alexis DeJoria Troy Coughlin Jr. N/A Apr 1 Lucas Oil Winternationals Justin Ashley Chad Green Matt Hartford N/A May 20 Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance Justin Ashley Ron Capps N/A Gaige Herrera Jun 4 NHRA New England Nationals N/A N/A Jun 10 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals N/A Aaron Stanfield Gaige Herrera Jun 24 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Justin Ashley Ron Capps Deric Kramer Angie Smith Jul 15 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals Justin Ashley Matt Hagan Troy Coughlin Jr. Matt Smith Jul 22 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals Steve Torrence Ron Capps N/A Gaige Herrera Jul 29 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals Steve Torrence J.R. Todd N/A N/A Aug 12 Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor Steve Torrence Matt Hagan Dallas Glenn N/A Aug 19 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Antron Brown Robert Hight Erica Enders N/A Sep 3 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals Justin Ashley John Force Aaron Stanfield Gaige Herrera Overall Winners Justin Ashley Ron Capps Aaron Stanfield Gaige Herrera
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