The latest update as of August 31, 2023

69th annual DODGE Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

When a media credential for this race arrived in our email inbox two weeks ago, we thought it was a mistake. But not wanting to tempt fate by calling NHRA to see if it was sent in error, we contacted Dale Fackler to see if he could attend the race. Of course it didn't take more than a few seconds for him to respond with "are you kidding?". After assuring him it was the real deal - as far as we knew - he made arrangements to attend the biggest race of the season.

An hour ago, I received this photo confirming that it was all real and it's happening. Looks like it's going to be an extra busy weekend with Dale at Indy, and BIG Bob Snyder covering the Funny Car Chaos doubleheader at Mo-Kan Dragway (Asbury, MO). We expect to start receiving photos by tomorrow morning, and start posting them by tomorrow evening. Stay tuned for a big weekend of drag racing coverage at Northern Thunder!