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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, the NHRA.com Notebook, and the unique Quarter-Mile Cuisine, in which award-winning Jegs.com chef Nicky Morse offers up his favorite recipes. From this area, you also can access previous Special Sections, including special-edition Web sites and blogs as well as memorial pages.
Meet the Stars of the NHRA Full Throttle Series

Want more information on your favorite NHRA Full Throttle 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 Web site addresses and contact information in the fan-club sections.
- Pomona Quarter Mile Club
- Pomona Suite and Skybox
Watch NHRA Drag Racing on TV

All 23 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events feature same-day television coverage on ESPN2 of the Professional-class action with play-by-play from motor racing veteran Paul Page and expert color commentary by former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Mike Dunn. Sundays kick off with NHRA Race Day presented by Lucas Oil, a half-hour pre-race show that gets you up to speed for the day's activities. 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 Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, the popular Auto Imagery 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 Full Throttle 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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Dave Grubnic

Date of birth:
August 06, 1962
Hometown:
Brisbane, Australia
Sponsor/Car:
Kalitta Motorsports dragster
Crew Chief:
Connie Kalitta

Career Wins: 2
TF: 2
Career Final Rounds: 14
TF: 14
Career Best E.T.:
3.832
Career Best Speed:
321.58

2009: Reached quarterfinals at Reading; Competed at five of the last nine events
2008: Posted runner-up finish at Phoenix; Was a season-high third in points after Phoenix final round performance; Earned No. 1 qualifier honors at St. Louis
2007: Narrowly missed making Countdown to 4 field when Doug Herbert bumped him out in Reading, the final race before cut-off
2006: Raced to victory at tradition-rich ACDelco Gatornationals; Posted runner-up finishes at Las Vegas 1 and Seattle; Claimed his fifth POWERade Top 10 points finish
2005: Earned first career victory at Topeka, becoming the first racer born outside North America to win a Top Fuel race; Posted career-best points finish (fourth); Claimed top qualifying position at Gainesville; Runner-up finishes at Englishtown and Las Vegas 2; Clocked career-best time at Pomona 1
2004: Posted five runner-up finishes in five finals; Won the $100,000 Budweiser Shootout in his first-ever start in the bonus event; Earned a career-high five No. 1 qualifying awards; Posted career-best performances for time and speed; Recorded career-high fifth place finish in final POWERade point standings
2003: Qualified for 14 races running a limited 15-race schedule; clocked career-best speed at Pomona 2
2002: Finished 11th in Top Fuel points despite competing in only 19 events
2001: Finished a career-best ninth in Top Fuel point standings; Recorded career-best speed; Advanced to second career final round at Sonoma where he was runner-up to Kenny Bernstein
2000: Finished in the top 10 of the Top Fuel points standings for first time in career
1999: Earned first career No. 1 qualifying position (Memphis); Established career-best elapsed time
1998: Was runner-up to Cory McClenathan at Houston 1 in first career final-round appearance
1995: Made debut at Pomona 1

Partner: Brandi Ostwald
Native of Brisbane, Australia
Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 185 pounds
Hobbies: Riding dirt bikes, stock market investing, computers
Nicknamed "Aussie Dave"
Notable: Became the first non-native North American to win in Top Fuel (Topeka 2005)

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