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Exclusive: Fired by One-Word Text, IHRA Boss Gives His Side of What Happened, Thoughts About Series’ Future

IHRA shook drag racing when it fired Scott Woodruff this past week. In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, Woodruff gives his side.
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NHRA Shocker: 2-time Defending Funny Car Champ Austin Prock and New Team Fail To Qualify for Season Opener; Goes Home Early

Two-time defending NHRA Funny Car champ Austin Prock got off to a terrible start with his new team, Tasca Racing, failing to qualify for the NHRA season-opening race
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Back in the NHRA Saddle Again: Bruce Larson Beats Joe Amato in Match of Drag Racing Legends

The NHRA went back in time Friday and Saturday, honoring several of the sport's greatest drivers, plus a match race between Bruce Larson and Joe Amato
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Carson Hocevar Enters “The Double” Conversation as He Eyes Tony Stewart’s Legacy in NASCAR

Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar is hinting at a motorsport double years after Tony Stewart's success.
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“I’m Not a Trophy Wife”: Tony Stewart Takes a Dig at ‘Rival’ Wife Leah Pruett as Smoke Refuses to Retire

Former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is hell-bent on being competitive, even if it's against his wife, Leah Pruett.
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Exclusive: Graham Rahal Wants More Crossover Doubleheader Weekends Between IndyCar, NASCAR, NHRA and More

For all forms of motorsport to grow, there should be crossover events like this weekend's IndyCar opener and the NASCAR Trucks race in St. Pete.
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NHRA: After Two-Year Hiatus, Leah Pruett Ready to Pick Up Where She Left Off in Top Fuel Ranks

After a two-year hiatus to start a family with husband and NASCAR HoF Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett is back in her NHRA Top Fuel dragster.
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NASCAR Fans Erupt as Tony Stewart’s Old-School Aura Reignites GOAT Debate

Tony Stewart's fanbase has reignited the GOAT debate as he prepares for his remarkable return to NASCAR at Daytona.
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Tony Stewart Doesn’t Hold Back on Daytona Return Amidst Bad Tensions With ‘Corporate NASCAR’

Tony Stewart in a recent conversation revealed how everyone was left surprised after his Daytona return decision.
NHRA: Midwest Nationals

Tony Stewart’s Wife Leah Pruett Left Shocked by Husband’s Last Minute NASCAR Return

Tony Stewart is coming back to Daytona, but even his wife was unable to figure out his true intentions after his big row with NASCAR.
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FOX Sports Sparks Fan Fury as Lavish IndyCar Ad Exposes Old NASCAR Wounds

NASCAR fans are left furious after FOX's recent video ad for IndyCar. Seeing this creative spark felt like a public snub to a loyal audience.
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NHRA: No Longer Having the (John) Force With Him, Two-Time Funny Car Champ Austin Prock Ready for New Chapter in 2026

Two-time defending NHRA Funny Car champ Austin Prock ready for a third straight Funny Car crown, but first not with John Force Racing.
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