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NHRA Carolina Nationals Pro Mod winner Rick Hord

23 Oct 2018
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NHRA Carolina Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

23 Oct 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sean Bellemeur clinched the championship on Saturday when he beat DJ Cox in his round-two matchup then knocked out Andy Bohl in the semifinals and Phil Burkart in the final round with a strong 5.403. Burkhart left first but lost traction while…
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AAA Texas FallNationals Pro Mod winner Jeremy Ray

23 Oct 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Jeremy Ray and his popular Carolina Kingpin supercharged ’63 Corvette finally got their first career win in the E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, stopping first-time finalist Justin Bond, wheeling Shane Molinari’s Firebird, on a holeshot in…
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AAA Texas FallNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

23 Oct 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Points leader Sean Bellemeur faced off against Doug Gordon in Top Alcohol Funny Car and posted a 5.504 in his Steve Boggs-tuned Hussey Performance Camaro. Gordon was just eight-thousandths behind with a 5.513. Bellemeur, who defeated Shane…
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AAA Texas FallNationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance

23 Oct 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joey Severance, the three-time and defending champion, was victorious in Top Alcohol Dragster with the quickest pass of the weekend, a 5.236 in his final-round victory over former champ Alan Bradshaw, who posted 5.342. Severance scored a key win…
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Torrence focused on task at hand with first Top Fuel title nearly in his grasp

Steve Torrence is keeping the status quo heading into the NHRA Toyota Nationals. The Top Fuel leader can lock up his first ever Mello Yello Top Fuel championship at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
22 Oct 2018
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Steve Torrence
On the cusp of winning his first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship, Steve Torrence is keeping the status quo. It has worked perfectly through the first four races of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship and the Top Fuel…
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NHRA stars to participate in Las Vegas Fanfest Thursday night on Fremont Street

NHRA fans attending this weekend’s NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are going to want to be on Fremont Street Thursday night. That’s where more than two dozen of the NHRA’s top stars will be attending NHRA Fanfest to sign autographs and promote the event
22 Oct 2018
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Fanfest
Fans of the NHRA attending this weekend’s NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are going to want to be on Fremont Street Thursday night. That’s where more than two dozen of the NHRA’s top stars will be attending NHRA…
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High drama certain at penultimate Mello Yello Countdown event in Las Vegas

The high-stakes action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be apparent at the penultimate race of the 2018 season, the 18th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 25-28.
22 Oct 2018
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Las Vegas
The high-stakes action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be apparent at the penultimate race of the 2018 season, the 18th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 25-28. Serving as the fifth of six…
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Fry and Rupert victorious at California Hot Rod Reunion

The 2018 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California completed competition at Auto Club Famoso Raceway on Sunday crowning not only event winners but also many champions in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
19 Oct 2018
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Mendy Fry
The 2018 California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California completed competition at Auto Club Famoso Raceway on Sunday crowning not only event winners but also many champions in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.…
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Jordan Vandergriff moving to Top Fuel ranks in 2019 with D-A Lubricant sponsorship

Jordan Vandergriff will make the jump to the professional NHRA Drag Racing ranks in 2019 as the driver of a Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel dragster with primary sponsorship from D-A Lubricant Company and its PennGrade Motor Oil brand .
19 Oct 2018
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Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff will make the jump to the professional NHRA Drag Racing ranks in 2019 as the driver of a Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel dragster. Joining the 23-year-old California native in his rookie season will be D-A Lubricant Company and…
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NHRA Breakfast at SEMA Show will salute legends, 50th Gatornationals

The annual NHRA Breakfast at the SEMA Show will feature drag racing legends Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Don “The Snake” Prudhomme, and John Force, drivers who have been on the road to “Fifty Years of the NHRA Gatornationals.” 
19 Oct 2018
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SEMA Show
Referred to as the “can’t miss” event of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this year’s NHRA Breakfast will showcase drivers who have been on the road to “Fifty Years of the NHRA Gatornationals.”  The NHRA Breakfast will feature drag racing legends…
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National Trail Raceway adds to its management and ownership group

Jay Livingston, who grew up in the family business of managing drag racing facilities in the northwestern U.S., is the new general manager and co-owner of National Trail Raceway, the NHRA-sanctioned quarter-mile track serving the Columbus, Ohio, market.
18 Oct 2018
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Columbus
National Trail Raceway, the NHRA-sanctioned quarter-mile track serving the Columbus, Ohio, market, keeps adding to its talent pool. Jay Livingston grew up in the family business of managing drag racing facilities in the northwestern U.S. and has…
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WFO Radio Podcast: NHRA Carolina Nationals Winners Edition

17 Oct 2018
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WFO
Check out the WFO Radio Podcast, NHRA Carolina Nationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Steve Torrence, Jason Line, and Matt Smith. Plus, Megan Meyer and Pro Mod winner Rick Hord. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the weekend at…
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Division 3 season concludes at Gateway Motorsports Park

Robin Samsel and Chris Foster scored in the alcohol classes at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division All-American Hot Rod Showdown at Gateway Motrosports Park.
16 Oct 2018
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division All-American Hot Rod Showdown: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Robin Samsel, Marion, Ind., 6.325, 257.14  def. Dean…
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Anderson dominates NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout

Jonathan Anderson qualified for the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout in two classes and advanced to the final round in both taking the honors as both Champion and runner-up in the specialty event at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Rockingham Dragway.
16 Oct 2018
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Moser
Jonathan Anderson qualified for the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout in two classes and advanced to the final round in both taking the honors as both Champion and runner-up in the specialty event at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at…
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Nostalgia Top Fuel champ Fry talks title, California Hot Rod Reunion

Mendy Fry, who recently clinched the Nostalgia Top Fuel championship in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Drag Racing Series, joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about her title and this weekend’s California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California.
16 Oct 2018
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Grand marshal Kelly Brown leads list of 2018 CHRR honorees

15 Oct 2018
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Kelly Brown, the 1978 NHRA Top Fuel world champion, will be the 2018 Grand Marshal for the 27th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California, leading an impressive list of names that will be honored…
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California Hot Rod Reunion ready to rev up again in Bakersfield

The NHRA Motorsports Museum’s 27th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California returns to Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. for a thrilling three-day gathering on Oct. 19-21.
15 Oct 2018
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CHRR
The NHRA Motorsports Museum’s 27th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California returns to Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. for a thrilling three-day gathering on Oct. 19-21. The annual fan-…
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Puckett, Sloan, Daniels lead winners at Rockingham Dragway

Van Puckett, Hillarey Sloan, and James Daniels led the list of winners as Rockingham Dragway hosted the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division.
15 Oct 2018
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Division 2
Preview | Saturday In the final results from Rockingham Dragway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, home track and second-generation racer Hillarey Sloan took home the win this weekend…
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Bellemeur, Meyer shine at Carolina Nationals

Sean Bellemeur raced to the NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car World Championship then capped it off with the event win at the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filers at zMAX Dragway. Megan Meyer took the honors in Top Alcohol Dragster as did three first-time winners at the national event level.
15 Oct 2018
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Sean Bellemeur
Sean Bellemeur raced to the NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car World Championship then capped it off with the event win at the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filers at zMAX Dragway. Megan Meyer took the honors in Top Alcohol Dragster as…
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Hord grabs first career win at NHRA Carolina Nationals

No. 1 qualifier Rick Hord powered to his first career victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters.
14 Oct 2018
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Pro Mod
No. 1 qualifier Rick Hord powered to his first career victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters at zMAX Dragway. The race…
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Bellemeur clinches Top Alcohol Funny Car Lucas Oil Series world championship

With his quarterfinal win over D.J. Cox in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters, Sean Bellemeur became the first driver to officially clinch a 2018 NHRA Lucas Oil Series national championship. 
13 Oct 2018
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With his quarterfinal win over D.J. Cox in Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters, Sean Bellemeur became the first driver to officially clinch a 2018 NHRA Lucas Oil Series national championship.  Bellemeur…
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Hord secures No. 1 qualifying position in Charlotte

Rick Hord raced to the No. 1 qualifying position on Saturday at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters.
13 Oct 2018
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Pro Mod
Rick Hord raced to the No. 1 qualifying position on Saturday at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters. This weekend’s Pro Mod event, presented…
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Ray continues impressive streak with provisional No. 1 in Charlotte qualifying

Jeremy Ray, who won the most recent race in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in Dallas, is the current No. 1 qualifier during their portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals.
12 Oct 2018
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Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray, who won the most recent race in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in Dallas, is the current No. 1 qualifier during their portion of the NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters. This…
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Tonglet determined to stay at the top with big weekend at NHRA Carolina Nationals

For the third straight NHRA Mello Yello Countdown torace, there was a different points leader by the end of the event in Pro Stock Motorcycle. After winning last weekend in Dallas, former class champ LE Tonglet hopes that is a trend he can break starting this weekend.
12 Oct 2018
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LE Tonglet
For the third straight NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship race, there was a different points leader by the end of the event in Pro Stock Motorcycle. After winning last weekend in Dallas, former class champ LE Tonglet hopes that is a…
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Smith aiming for first Charlotte win to boost bid for fourth world championship

Three-time world champ Rickie Smith is just 25 points out of first heading to this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race at zMAX Dragway which is presented by Mr. Race Oil.
11 Oct 2018
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Rickie Smith
After a stretch of back-to-back first-round losses threatened to end his run for a fourth E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world championship, Rickie Smith at least avoided making it a third early exit last…
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Charlotte Motor Speedway to collect paper products for hurricane relief

Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a donation drive Saturday during the weekend’s NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters to collect paper products for victims of Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael.
11 Oct 2018
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Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a donation drive Saturday during the weekend’s NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by WIX Filters to collect paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, etc.) for victims of Hurricane Florence and…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 21)

NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2018, featuring a special section on racing technology and coverage of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
11 Oct 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2018, featuring a special section on racing technology and coverage of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world…
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WIX Filters named presenting sponsor of NHRA Carolina Nationals

WIX Filters, a world leader in oil filters, air filters and filter products for automotive, diesel, racing, off-road, agriculture and industrial applications, will serve as presenting sponsor of this weekend’s 11th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals.
11 Oct 2018
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Charlotte
WIX Filters, a world leader in oil filters, air filters and filter products for automotive, diesel, racing, off-road, agriculture and industrial applications, will serve as presenting sponsor of this weekend’s 11th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals…
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Countdown to the Championship brings out the best in Coughlin

With three of his five world titles coming in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship era, it’s clear that Pro Stock star Jeg Coughlin Jr. loves this pressure-packed time of the year.
11 Oct 2018
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Jeg Coughlin Jr.
With three of his five world titles coming in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship era, it’s clear that Pro Stock star Jeg Coughlin Jr. loves this pressure-packed time of the year. It will continue at this weekend’s 11th annual NHRA…
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