2011 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Interactive at Indy

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 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 website addresses and contact information in the fan-club sections.
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- Pomona Suite and Skybox
Watch NHRA Drag Racing on TV

All 22 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. 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 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 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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2011 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Interactive at Indy

Welcome to Interactive at Indy, live daily coverage of the 2011 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil hosted by the expert staff of National DRAGSTER. Beginning Friday through the final rounds Monday, ND's reporters will have the full scoop on all the happenings at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Plus, you can join in the fun by submitting questions and commments to the staff, who will attempt to answer as many questions and post as many reader comments as possible. However, due to the large volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that all questions/comments submitted will be included in the live chat.

New to the chat? See the NHRA Interactive Tips section at the bottom of this page.
Miss a chat? Check out the replay by clicking on the link in the Completed Events box.


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NHRA Interactive Tips

Thank you for joining us for NHRA Interactive. As you take part in the chat, please keep the following items in mind:

Periodically, the ND staffers will be on assignment in the pits and unavailable for chatting. During those periods, a message will be posted indicating the chat is on hold, but users will still be able to submit comments. However, we cannot guarantee that comments submitted during the breaks will be used in future chat sessions, and users are free to resubmit the comments once the chat resumes.
Due to the volume of submissions, we cannot post and/or respond to all comments and questions submitted. We will attempt to include as many reader comments and questions as possible. We apologize if we cannot get to your submission.
When submitting a comment/question, please remember to include your name.
When submitting a comment/question, please do not use ALL CAPS. You will increase the odds of your comment/question being included if you use regular sentence case.
The live chat will include full coverage of the Full Throttle categories and highlights and any big news and notes from the Lucas Oil classes. Complete results from all categories are available in the event results section, or follow along live on the free Motorola Live Timing application.

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