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Doug Vancil earns back-to-back wins with Brainerd Top Fuel Harley triumph

28 Aug 2019
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Doug Vancil narrowly beat defending Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley world champion Tii Tharpe off the line and then outran him to earn his second-straight Wally in the category. Vancil took his Vance & Hines-backed Harley-Davidson to the winner'…
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Momentum on her side, reigning champ Leah Pritchett returns for shot at Indy double

Top Fuel and Factory Stock double-threat Leah Pritchett is riding a big wave into the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following her recent victory in Brainerd.
28 Aug 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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A few win lights can cure just about anything and lately, no one knows that better than Leah Pritchett. Last year’s No .4 finisher in Top Fuel and the reigning champion in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock class, Pritchett had been shut out of the…
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WFO Radio Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals preview

28 Aug 2019
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Get ready for Indy! WFO Radio Podcast previews the 65th Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals! Robert Hight, Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, Stevie "Fast" Jackson, Motor Trend's David Freiburger, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Comp racer Ed…
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E3 Spark Plugs, FireAde Join Ed Federkeil to promote Hoods for Heroes, Ronnie Thames Foundation at Indy

Competition eliminator racer Ed Federkeil will be competing at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance Parts NHRA U.S. Nationals to raise awareness and interest for the Hoods for Heroes organization and The Ronnie Thames Foundation.
28 Aug 2019
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Competition eliminator racer Ed Federkeil will be competing at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance Parts NHRA U.S. Nationals Labor Day weekend in Indianapolis to raise awareness and interest for the Hoods for Heroes organization and The…
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NHRA Vice President Kasey Coler talks U.S. Nationals preparation with Lewis Bloom and Hannah Rickards

NHRA’s Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler joined Lewis Bloom and Hannah Rickards in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to talk about his preparation for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2019
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Winning video in MY USNats contest earns family a trip to Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

The Swartwood family from Colorado was named the winner of NHRA’s MY USNats contest and will receive an expenses-paid trip to this year’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2019
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//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); The Swartwood family from Colorado was named the winner of NHRA’s MY USNats contest and will receive an expenses-paid trip to this year’s Chevrolet Performance U.…
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Billy Torrence battling for an NHRA Countdown spot entering Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Capco Contractors racer Billy Torrence joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to discuss his battle for an NHRA Countdown to the Championship spot as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series heads to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2019
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Drew Skillman looking to close the deal on SAM Tech Factory Stock title

Drew Skillman has won drag racing’s biggest event in Pro Stock, now he’s looking to add the U.S. Nationals Factory Stock title, and possibly a championship to his resumé.
27 Aug 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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During his four years as a Pro Stock competitor, Drew Skillman never finished worse than sixth in the Mello Yello standings, so he knows a thing or two about the rigors of a tough points battle. That experience is proving to be invaluable as…
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Bo Butner discusses the importance of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with Lewis Bloom

Bo Butner joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to discuss the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, which the former Pro Stock world champion enters as the No. 1 seed.
27 Aug 2019
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Jim Dunn Racing brings Wiley X sunglasses to NHRA events

Jim Dunn Racing has partnered with Wiley X sunglasses for more than a decade and is bringing them onto their Cattleman's Cut Funny Car and into the NHRA midway starting at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
27 Aug 2019
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Jim Dunn Racing has partnered with Wiley X sunglasses for more than a decade and is bringing them onto their Cattleman's Cut Funny Car and into the NHRA midway starting at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Drag racing…
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Points leader Stevie Jackson aims for repeat at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Stevie “Fast” Jackson’s win at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals a year ago certainly wasn’t lacking in dramatic flair, but it’s something the points leader would like to avoid heading to the 65th annual event, Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
26 Aug 2019
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Stevie “Fast” Jackson’s win at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals a year ago certainly wasn’t lacking in dramatic flair, slipping into the field on the fifth and final qualifying session before rolling to the victory. It was a moment for the…
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Coughlin Jr., Drew emerge victorious at Division 3 Battle at the Beech

Troy Coughlin Jr. and Ray Drew led the list of winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division's Battle at the Beech at Beech Bend Raceway in Kentucky.
24 Aug 2019
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The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Battle at the Beech: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, 5.220, 279.90  def. Julie Nataas,…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Sportsman highlights

Bryan Hyerstay win in Comp for the third straight year at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals to lead the parade of champions at Pacific Raceways.
23 Aug 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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In the hunt for national championships in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, Shawn Cowie and Chris Marshall helped themselves with a pair of wins at the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals at Seattle’s Pacific Raceways…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Doug Bracey

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Doug Bracey won a pair of national events in Super Gas in the 1990s, including the 1991 Pomona season opener, and he now has a third title after winning Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs in Seattle. Bracy, in his Chevy Cavalier, picked up the…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Jeff Havens

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs also featured a first-time winner in Jeff Havens, who secured the title after Thomas Bayer fouled by two-thousandths of a second in the final round. Havens would have been tough to beat regardless thanks to a .…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Matt Kielman

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Super Street winner Matt Kielman earned his first national event title by stopping Chris Cannon on a holeshot in the final round. Keilman, in his ’70 Nova, won with a 10.922 to Cannon’s 10.911. Earlier in the event, Kielman was impressive with a…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Michael Dalrymple

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Michael Dalrymple earned the Super Comp title in Seattle in 2009 and now has a pair of Wallys after driving to the Super Gas win against Rod Sousa. Dalrymple’s win over Sousa featured a margin of victory of just a thousandth of a second. Dalrymple…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Randy Beck

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Two years after winning his first national event title, Randy Beck claimed another Super Comp victory when he stopped James Warden in the final. Beck sealed the deal with an almost-perfect 8.901 to hold off Warden’s competitive 8.915. Beck started…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Stock winner Andy Morris

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Andy Morris, a previous Seattle winner in Top Dragster and a runner-up in Super Comp, drove his FS/A COPO Camaro to a 9.381 on his 9.37 dial to knock off Rizzoli, who was close behind with a 10.323 on his 10.31 dial. Morris made it to the Stock…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Kyle Rizzoli

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Following a win in Sonoma a week ago, Kyle Rizzoli doubled down with a second title in Seattle, and he nearly added a third with a runner-up in Stock. Rizzoli won in Super Stock when he beat Tommy Gaynor in the final round, and he came within four-…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Comp winner Bryan Hyerstay

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bryan Hyerstay has now won his home event in Seattle the last three seasons. Driving his Volkswagen-powered G/Dragster, Hyerstay earned the fifth national event title of his career when he stopped Doug Lambeck in the Comp final round. Hyerstay left…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Chris Marshall

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Chris Marshall still has work to do if he’s going to dethrone current champ Sean Bellemeur, but his latest win certainly didn’t hurt. After qualifying No. 4, Marshall drove to the final, where he beat Doug Gordon, 5.610 to a coasting 8.65. Marshall…
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Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shawn Cowie is now leading the Top Alcohol Dragster standings after winning his seventh event of the season in Seattle. The Canadian racer, a runner-up last season to four-time champ Joey Severance, qualified No. 1 and then ran the table, including…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster salutes John Force's milestone 150th win

The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring a rare gatefold cover and celebrating John Force's milestone 150th career win and previewing the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
22 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster magazine's 16th issue of 2019, which celebrates John Force's milestone 150th career win and also includes coverage of the Magic Dry Organic Absorbent NHRA Northwest Nationals, where he go the job done, is online for…
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Racing RVs extends presenting sponsorship role for NHRA Top Dragster, Top Sportsman championships

Racing RVs, an Ohio company that specializes in new and used Semi-style motorhomes, has extended its agreement as the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman national championships.
22 Aug 2019
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Racing RVs, an Ohio company that specializes in new and used Semi-style motorhomes, has extended its agreement as the presenting sponsor of the NHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman national championships. Drivers in the Top Sportsman and Top…
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Brownsburg's Big Go Block Party gets fans revved up for U.S. Nationals

NHRA's racing community on Brownsburg, Ind., hosted its annual Big Go Block Party, inviting fans to meet the stars of the NHRA in advance of next week's Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
21 Aug 2019
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, Lucas Oil Nationals Winners Edition

21 Aug 2019
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Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, Lucas Oil Nationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Leah Pritchett, and Jason Line. Capps discusses his 6th win in Brainerd, Leah gives the details of her return to the winner's circle, and Jason Line talks…
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Special NHRA.tv packages available for Indy and Countdown to the Championship

NHRA race fans can now purchase special standalone NHRA.tv subscriptions for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and/or the NHRA Countdown to the Championship to keep up with all of the latest hot racing action.
21 Aug 2019
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NHRA race fans can now purchase special standalone NHRA.tv subscriptions for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and/or the NHRA Countdown to the Championship to keep up with all of the latest hot racing action. The Chevrolet Performance U.S…
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Stinnett's milestone 25th career win highlights Brainerd Sportsman action

Gary Stinnett scored his milestone 25th career win with his victory in Super Comp at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals to lead the list of champions at Brainerd Int'l Raceway.
19 Aug 2019
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Gary Stinnett scored his milestone 25th career win with his victory in Super Comp at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals to lead the list of champions at Brainerd Int'l Raceway. TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, 5.252, 276.80  def…
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Zane, Comella, Doll lead winners at Division 1 event at Cecil County Dragway

Lee Zane, Stephen Comella, and Allison Doll led the list of winners at stop five on the 2019 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division at Cecil County Dragway.
18 Aug 2019
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The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Lee Zane, Elmer, N.J., '32 Bantam, F/DA, 34.203, 23.10…
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