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NHRA 101: Your Guide to NHRA Drag Racing

In basic terms, a drag race is an acceleration contest between two vehicles over a measured distance, but what is a holeshot? Or a breakout? Welcome to NHRA 101, your complete guide to the world of NHRA Drag Racing, from the terminology of the sport to what you need to enjoy a day at the races to info on the many different vehicles that take to the track during a race weekend.
NHRA.com Features and Columns

There's more to drag racing than just two cars streaking down the strip. NHRA.com has a wide assortment of regular columns, including the DRAGSTER Insider -- in which ND Editor Phil Burgess treats you to "the stories behind the stories" from yesterday and today -- exclusive Driver Blogs that take you into the homes and trailers of the sport's top stars, and the NHRA.com Notebook. From this area, you also can access previous Special Sections, including special-edition websites and blogs as well as memorial pages.
Meet the Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Series

Want more information on your favorite NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series drivers? NHRA.com has full bios on all the series regulars, including major accomplishments, best runs, hobbies, and more, plus team and driver website addresses and contact information in the fan-club sections.
Watch NHRA Drag Racing on TV

All 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events feature same-day television coverage on ESPN2 of the Professional-class action with play-by-play from motor racing veteran Dave Rieff and expert color commentary by former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Mike Dunn. ESPN2 also offers coverage of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. NHRA Drag Racing also is aired in Canada on TSN.
The Sights and Sounds of NHRA Drag Racing

NHRA.com offers a wide array of multimedia features for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of NHRA Drag Racing. With video clips and photos from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the popular National Dragster Photo of the Week, and a gallery of .wav files for your computer, there's lots to see and hear in NHRA Multimedia.
Get Your Official NHRA Apparel and Merchandise

A wide range of NHRA-themed items is available for purchase online. The NitroMall is your one-stop spot for official NHRA merchandise, products from some of the teams of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and more. The NHRA Store is the place to join NHRA and purchase specialty items and DVDs, and the NHRA Museum Store has items to satisfy history buffs, from vintage T-shirts to historical books.

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NHRA MEMBER BENEFITS

There's never been a better time to be an NHRA member. Here's a list of everything members receive - online, in the mail, and every day.

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ONLINE BENEFITS**

National Dragster & MORE**

NationalDragster.net: The all-new companion website to the all-new National Dragster is a daily must-see, for NHRA Members only. New columns, bonus material from National Dragster, up-to-the-moment news, and live race reporting from every event on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour, every day.

DAILY audiocast: Exclusive access to three days of live action from every NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event! Hear the cackle of each 8,000-horsepower engine as it roars down the track and learn instantly who's in, who's out, and, on race day, who advances to take home the Wally.

NHRA Live Timing Complete: Like NHRA.com's Live Timing feature? Only NHRA Members get archives of past races at no additional charge.

Online NHRA Rulebook: View it, download it, print the whole thing or just the sections you want. It's up to you!

FREE downloads: You can have your favorite racing photos as your wallpaper or desktop. Choose from vintage and current images from the world-famous archives of National Dragster.

24/7 account maintenance: Update your account information online, request service, and get answers to membership questions from the Member Help Desk anytime.

Member Discounts: Exclusive member savings (offers subject to change).

National Dragster: Only NHRA Members get the world-famous and all-new National Dragster magazine biweekly throughout the racing season.

Official membership card, member decal, and collector's pin (a new pin each year!)

NHRA Fan Guide

$10 admission discount for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events

Admission to the exclusive NHRA Membership Hospitality Center at select NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events (Pomona – 2 events, Gainesville, Indianapolis)

10% OFF NHRA merchandise: Only members get this savings on officially licensed products at the NitroMall store, Nitromall.com, and in the NitroMall catalog (Driver merchandise excluded. $10 minimum purchase required.)

10% OFF your classified ads in National Dragster

$525,000 Excess Medical Insurance Coverage; except for NHRA-approved Alternate Sanction Organization: the limit is $510 as the ASO provides $15,000 Excess Medical Insurance*

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** These benefits are not available to NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League members. For details on Jr. Drag Racing League membership benefits, CLICK HERE.

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