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35th annual JEGS Allstars competition set for NHRA Route 66 Nationals

26 May 2019
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JEGS Allstars
JEGS.com, one of the largest high-performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, once again sets the stage for one of the most intense Sportsman competitions of the year. For 35 years, the JEGS Allstars has assembled the top…
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Aragona, Stalba families enjoy big weekend at Maple Grove Raceway Lucas Oil race

Frank Aragona Jr. won Comp and was joined in the winner's circle by son Frank III, a winner in the Jr. dragster class, while Super Comp winner Tom Stalba and his Jr. Dragster-driving daughter Emily also doubled up at Maple Grove Raceway.
25 May 2019
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Comp
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Duane Shields, 5.205, 279.32  def. Troy Coughlin Jr., 5.…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Sportsman Highlights

The second year of NHRA’s return to Virginia Motorsports Part was a boon for first-time winners with new champions crowned in Stock, Super Comp, and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com.
23 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Richmond
The second year of NHRA’s return to Virginia Motorsports Part was a boon for first-time winners with new champions crowned in Stock, Super Comp, and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com. Wallace Dent Jr. (Stock), Chris Garrettson (Super Comp),…
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2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Chad Traylor

23 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Richmond
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); There was another first-time champion crowned in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com after Chad Traylor turned on the win light in the final against Junior…
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2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Tom Goldman

23 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Richmond
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Super Gas champ Tom Goldman’s second-career victory evoked memories of Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., where he won his first national…
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2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Chris Garrettson

23 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Richmond
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Following a season where he finished No. 6 in the national standings in Super Comp, Chris Garrettson achieved another milestone in his career by winning his first…
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2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Stock winner Wallace Dent Jr.

23 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Richmond
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); A first-time winner was crowned in Stock when Wallace Dent Jr. crossed the finish line ahead of Joe Lisa in the final round. Dent, wheeling his C/SA Camaro, began…
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2019 Virginia NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Joe Santangelo

23 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Richmond
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Coming off a runner-up finish in Charlotte last month, Joe Santangelo finally claimed national event No. 15 when he defeated Steve Comella’s Hemi Dart in the…
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Grand Marshal Walls leads list of honorees for Holley National Hot Rod Reunion

The 17th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 13 - 15, will feature legendary guests and machines from drag racing’s past for a three-day celebration of American hot rods, racing, and more led by Grand Marshal Randy Walls.
23 May 2019
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Hot Rod Reunion
The 17th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance will feature legendary guests and machines from drag racing’s past for a three-day celebration of American hot rods, racing, and more June 13 - 15 at historic Beech Bend…
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Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park Lucas Oil regional event postponed

NHRA and Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park officials have announced that due to inclement weather, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park event originally scheduled for this weekend is being rescheduled to Aug. 2-3
22 May 2019
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Division 4
NHRA and Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park officials have announced that due to inclement weather continuing to plague the entire South Central Division, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park event…
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Toyota continues to “Go Places” as Official Car of NHRA

Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of NHRA. As such, the distinguished automotive brand will have a season-long presence at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events and will be featured prominently in NHRA’s television broadcasts.
22 May 2019
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Toyota
Toyota has extended its agreement to serve as the Official Car of NHRA. As such, the distinguished automotive brand will have a season-long presence at NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events and will be featured prominently in NHRA’s television…
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Route 66 Raceway to kicks off huge four-race NHRA Mello Yello Series stretch

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to state-of-the-art Route 66 Raceway for the 22nd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals on May 30-June 2, kicking off a stretch of four straight races.
21 May 2019
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Chicago
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to state-of-the-art Route 66 Raceway for the 22nd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals on May 30-June 2, kicking off a stretch of four straight races. Drivers want to start this rigorous stretch on an…
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Santangelo, Dent lead Lucas Oil Series winners at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Joe Santangelo in Super Stock and Wallace Dent in Stock lead the list of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
19 May 2019
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Virginia Motorsports Park
  Super Stock Joe Santangelo, Chevy Camaro, 10.250, 118.73 def. Steve Comella, Dodge Dart, 8.838, 146.19.  Stock Eliminator Wallace Dent, Chevy Camaro, 10.624, 123.40 def. Joe Lisa, Camaro, 10.…
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Watch E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Virginia NHRA Nationals eliminations in five minutes

Sidnei Frigo claimed his first victory of the season at Virginia Motorsports Park in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service on Sunday, winning the second annual Virginia NHRA Nationals.
19 May 2019
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Sidnei Frigo
Sidnei Frigo claimed his first victory of the season at Virginia Motorsports Park in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service on Sunday, winning the second annual Virginia NHRA Nationals, where the series was…
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Skillman holeshots Butner in thrilling Factory Stock final

Drew Skillman opens a commanding lead in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown standings with second win in three races.
19 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Drew Skillman
Drew Skillman has said that the only regret he had leaving the Pro Stock class after the 2018 season is that he didn’t win a championship, but at the rate he’s going, he may remedy that in the SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown. Skillman won…
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Caruso, Drew shine at Norwalk Cavalcade of Stars event

Camrie Caruso and Ray Drew won in the Alcohol classes to lead the list of champions at the 13th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser at Summit Motorsports Park.
18 May 2019
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Norwalk
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 13th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Camrie Caruso, Fairport, N.Y., 5.…
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Michele Costa loses a wheel during Super Comp eliminations at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Super Comp racer Michele Costa lost a wheel while racing Sherman Adcock Jr. during eliminations at the Virginia NHRA Nationals but safely came to a stop halfway down the drag strip.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Michele Costa
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Super Comp eliminations took a wild turn at the Virginia NHRA Nationals when Michele Costa broke an axle on her dragster and lost a wheel midway down the…
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Randy Eakins' Factory Stock Mustang hits the wall at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Randy Eakins hit the wall in his SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Mustang during qualifying at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
17 May 2019
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Randy Eakins
SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown qualifying took a wild turn Friday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Randy Eakins smacked the wall in his Mustang after crossing the finish line alongside Jesse Alexandria, sending his hot rod spinning and…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Top Dragster winner Clint Riley

16 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kyle Riley
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); There was a first-time winner in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com after Clint Riley stopped veteran Steve Cohen in the final round. Once again, the…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Sportsman Highlights

16 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Atlanta
Four years after winning the Lucas Oil Comp national championship, Craig Bourgeois seems to be on track to win another one after taking down his fourth win of the young season. Bourgeois won the ninth national event of his career at…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Super Gas winner Jim Perry

16 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jim Perry
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Jim Perry, the 2009 NHRA Super Gas national champion, earned his sixth national event title by stopping Rich Price in the final round. Perry, in his S-10…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Super Stock winner Aaron Stanfield

16 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Aaron Stanfield
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); At this point, it seems almost a certainty that Aaron Stanfield will one day join his father, Greg, as an NHRA national champion and that day may come sooner…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Super Comp winner Trene Cressonie

16 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Trene Cressonie
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); The town of Raceland, La., celebrated its second NHRA national event title in less than a month after Trene Cressonie won the Super Comp title in Atlanta.…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Stock winner Chip Johnson

16 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Chip Johnson
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Chip Johnson has been a successful sportsman racer for decades and his achievements include an IHRA series championship and he finally broke through for his…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Comp winner Craig Bourgeois

16 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Craig Bourgeois
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Four years after winning the Lucas Oil Comp national championship, Craig Bourgeois seems to be on track to win another one after taking down his fourth win of…
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NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Super Gas winner Joe Harper

16 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joe Harper
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); The Super Gas title went to Joe Harper after a stunning final-round performance that included a .006 light and a 9.913 that opponent Shannon Brinkley…
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NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Top Sportsman winner Jerry Albert

16 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jerry Albert
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Former Division 3 champ Jerry Albert claimed the fourth win of his career and his second in Charlotte when he drove past Chuck Harris to win in Top Sportsman…
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NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Tyler Scott

16 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tyler Scott
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Tyler Scott became the latest first-time winner in Top Alcohol Funny Car when he upset Annie Whiteley in the final round. Scott, who won the North Central…
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NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Comp winner Jim Kimbrough

16 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jim Kimbrough
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Six years after making his first final at the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals in Belle Rose, La., Jim Kimbrough broke through for his first career win in Comp.…
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NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Super Comp winner Jonathan Anderson

16 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jonathan Anderson
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Jonathan Anderson successfully defended his 2018 Charlotte Four-Wide victory with a nearly perfect 8.904 in the final round of Super Comp against current…
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