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Schumacher set to become first Top Fuel driver to compete at 500 events

At this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, Tony Schumacher will become the first Top Fuel pilot to compete in 500 events. He'll also become just the eighth driver in NHRA history to reach the milestone.
20 Sep 2018
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Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher has accomplished many incredible feats and “firsts” throughout his storied NHRA career, and at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in Madison, Ill., Schumacher will be able to add first Top Fuel pilot to compete in…
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Wins the only thing on Hight’s mind heading to next stop on Countdown trail

A semifinal showing last weekend and only five races remaining during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, puts a supreme importance on Robert Hight doing well at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
19 Sep 2018
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Robert Hight
Before the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship started, defending Funny Car world champ Robert Hight thought it would take a certain amount of wins to claim a second title. After a semifinal showing last weekend and only five races…
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Defending Top Fuel world champ Force looks to rebound in St. Louis

Defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force didn’t have the start she wanted at the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener, but it’s not going to change her approach. 
18 Sep 2018
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Brittany Force
Defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force didn’t have the start she wanted at the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship opener. That means Force has work to do at this weekend’s NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series stop, the AAA…
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Jim Oberhofer released from Kalitta Motorsports

Veteran crew chief Jim Oberhofer, a member of the Kalitta Motorsports team for more than three-decades, has parted company with the Ypsilanti, Mich.-based organization.
18 Sep 2018
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Jim Oberhofer
Team Kalitta owner Connie Kalitta released Jim Oberhofer from Kalitta Motorsports and his position as crew chief for the Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster team driven by Doug Kalitta, effective immediately. Oberhofer has been a member of Kalitta…
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Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Todd, Gray, and the Smiths favored in St. Louis

Tricky Tipster picks Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray, Matt Smith, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
18 Sep 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
The first race of the Countdown featured a few surprises and a few big shake-ups in the battle for Mello Yello championships with Steve Torrence as the only incoming points leader to reach a final round. The second Countdown race in St. Louis…
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Berry Sleepy Products joins Jim Dunn Racing at St. Louis event

Berry Sleepy, an all-natural sleep aid, will be sponsor the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park.
18 Sep 2018
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Jim Dunn Racing
Berry Sleepy, an all-natural sleep aid, will be sponsor the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park. Berry Sleepy combines three superfruits (Passion Fruit, Goji Berry, and Tart Cherries) that provide a…
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Courtney Force will appear on Lifetime network’s ‘Live Life Forward’ Tuesday

NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship frontrunner Courtney Force will be featured on the Lifetime television series, 'Live Life Forward,' a show dedicated to spreading awareness about how deeply lives can be changed through community involvement, on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 a.m.  
17 Sep 2018
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Courtney Force
NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship frontrunner Courtney Force will be featured on the Lifetime television series, Live Life Forward, a show dedicated to spreading awareness about how deeply lives can be changed through community…
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Beck, Ricchezza, Warner and Hookway win division, heading to nationals

Shayne Beck, Matt Ricchezza, Faith Warner and Don Hookway each grabbed big wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals and will now head to Pomona, Calif., and the Summit National Championship.
17 Sep 2018
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Division 1
Preview | Recap ATCO, N.J. – Shayne Beck, Matt Ricchezza, Faith Warner and Don Hookway each grabbed big wins at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals and will now head to Pomona, Calif., and…
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Coughlin Jr., Bellemeur victorious at Maple Grove Raceway

In the final results from Maple Grove Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Troy Coughlin Jr. and Sean Bellemeur took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.
17 Sep 2018
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Troy Coughlin
In the final results from Maple Grove Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, and Sean Bellemeur, Placentia, Calif., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.…
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Howard doubles, Hobbs wins team title

Jake Howard doubled up in Dallas, taking home to top honors in both Pro ET and Sportsman while the team from Hobbs Motorsports Park captured the Team Championship at the NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals at Texas Motorplex.
16 Sep 2018
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Jake Howard doubled up in Dallas, taking home to top honors in both Pro ET and Sportsman while the team from Hobbs Motorsports Park captured the Team Championship at the NHRA Summit Racing Series South Central Division Finals at Texas Motorplex…
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Parker, Hough win at Woodburn

In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Kim Parker closed the deal in Top Alcohol Dragster for her first Lucas Oil Series win while Brian Hough collected his 18th in Top Alcohol Funny Car.
16 Sep 2018
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Division 6
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Kim Parker closed the deal in Top Alcohol Dragster for…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 19)

NHRA National Dragster’s 19th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
13 Sep 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster’s 19th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to our coverage from…
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Defending world champ Krawiec looks to continue run of success at Dodge NHRA Nationals 

Racing at Maple Grove Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals, has seemed to always bring out the best in defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Eddie Krawiec.
13 Sep 2018
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Eddie Krawiec
Racing at Maple Grove Raceway, the site of this weekend’s 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals, has seemed to always bring out the best in defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Eddie Krawiec. Now that the race serves as the kickoff to the NHRA…
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Hight's AAA Chevy will banner cautions about distracted driving during Countdown

Throughout the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, past world champ Robert Hight will be campaigning a new look Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro that features an important message about distracted driving. 
13 Sep 2018
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Robert Hight
Throughout the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, past world champ Robert Hight will be campaigning a new look Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro that features an important message about distracted driving.  It…
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WFO Radio NHRA Mello Yello  Countdown preview

12 Sep 2018
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Get ready for the NHRA Mello Yello  Countdown with Matt Hagan, Antron Brown, Rick Jones, and Matt Smith, plus U.S. Nationals Pro Mod winner Stevie "Fast" Jackson. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart previews the NHRA playoffs and John DiBartolomeo from Drag…
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Magic Dry will sponsor Lagana's Top Fuel machine at Reading event

Dom Lagana will banner Magic Dry 100% Organic Multi-Purpose Absorbent on the flanks of his Top Fuel dragster at this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
12 Sep 2018
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Dom Lagana
Dom Lagana will banner Magic Dry 100% Organic Multi-Purpose Absorbent on the flanks of his Top Fuel dragster at this weekend's Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.   Running as part of Tommy Thompson Motorsports alongside teammate…
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Defending Pro Stock world champ Butner knows he has work to do in Reading

Starting the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship in ninth place, defending Pro Stock world champ Bo Butner is well aware of the position he’s in heading into the playoff opener at this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nationals in Reading.
12 Sep 2018
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Bo Butner
Starting the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship in ninth place, defending Pro Stock world champ Bo Butner is well aware of the position he’s in heading into the playoff opener at this weekend’s 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple…
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S. Torrence, R. Hight, Gray, Krawiec enter Dodge NHRA Nationals as Tricky Tipster favorites

NHRA National Dragster's resident odds expert, Tricky Tipster, begins the Countdown to the Championship with a fresh slate. You can too by getting sage advice on who the odds-on favorites are for the Dodge NHRA Nationals.
12 Sep 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tipster
The Countdown to the Championship begins in Reading this season, meaning cool (and hopefully not stormy) weather awaits racers hoping to make a good first impression on the first playoff leg. NHRA National Dragster’s resident Tricky Tipster got 18…
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Capps ready for big moments of the Countdown to the Championship

Countdown to the Championship in a different position this year and that means a strong start is necessary at this weekend’s 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
12 Sep 2018
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Ron Capps
Countdown to the Championship in a different position this year and that means a strong start is necessary at this weekend’s 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. After leading the points heading into the NHRA’s six-race playoffs…
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SRCA takes Division 5 team title; five drivers headed to National Championships

SRCA Dragstrip racked up 55 points to capture the Team Championship and five individual winners are heading to the NHRA Summit National Championship via wins this weekend at the NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series.
11 Sep 2018
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Summit
  SRCA drivers held off those from Brainerd International Raceway and Bandimere Speedway who finished in second and third with 50 and 41 points respectively.   Jaron Miller, Joe Marx, Brent Erickson and Beau Drexler each won their…
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Sturgill, Loynes, Hendrickson and Hicks win in Indy

Lucas Oil Raceway took the Team Championship on a tie-breaker at the NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals. Michael Sturgill, Dustin Loynes, Brian Hendrickson and Jeremy Hicks grabbed individual wins and now advance to the NHRA Summit National Championship.
10 Sep 2018
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Summit
Lucas Oil Raceway took the Team Championship on a tie-breaker over National Trail Raceway at the NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals. Michael Sturgill, Dustin Loynes, Brian Hendrickson and Jeremy Hicks grabbed individual wins and…
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Top Fuel points leader Torrence locked in for title chase heading to Reading

Steve Torrence’s quest for his first NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world championship begins at Maple Grove Raceway at the Dodge NHRA Nationals, the opening event of the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
10 Sep 2018
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Steve Torrence
There has been no letdown for Steve Torrence during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, a year after winning eight races and finishing second in points. In fact, you could make the case the Top Fuel star has been even better heading…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Sportsman Champion Highlights

Josh Hart successfully defended his Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster title, and Sean Bellemeur won his first Indy title in Top Alcohol Funny Car to lead the list of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions at NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event.
10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Josh Hart
Josh Hart successfully defended his Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster title, and Sean Bellemeur won his first Indy title in Top Alcohol Funny Car to lead the list of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champions at NHRA’s…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Top Fuel Harley winner Tii Tharpe

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tii Tharpe raced to a Top Fuel Harley title in a winner-take-all final by defeating Doug Vancil at the biggest race of the year. It doesn't get any better than that and it kept the Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley title in house at Jay Turner Racing…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Super Stock winner Dennis Steward

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Dennis Steward won his second national event after a final-round win over Dale Hulquist. Driving an FGT/L ’64 Plymouth owned by former track operator Carl Weisinger, Steward plotted his way through the huge 128-car field of Super Stock to win drag…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Super Gas winner Devin Isenhower

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Devin Isenhower’s breakthrough win at Indy was hardly a surprise. He’s a regular at Indy and has won several of the track’s biggest events. Late in Super Gas eliminations, Isenhower buckled down and produced a .005 light and a 9.921 in his…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Stock winner TC Morris

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Stock champion Morris delivered a quarterfinal win over West Coast racer Brent Calvert and also ended Joey Shipp’s chances for an Indy double with a 10.981 on his 10.97 dial. Appearing in the first national event final of his career, Morris didn’t…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Super Comp winner Joe Hessling

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joe Hessling, the Top Dragster winner of the 2015 JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals, made it to the Super Comp final, where he faced one of the toughest opponents imaginable, four-time world champion Gary Stinnett. Hessling left first and then…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Sean Bellemeur tested a new car for team owner Tony Bartone during the Indy test session, and that experience proved to be valuable when he returned a week later and claimed the biggest win of his career. The No. 2 qualifier, Bellemeur drove his…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Competition Eliminator winner David Rampy

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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The tally is now 98 and counting for Sportsman icon David Rampy, who won Indy for the fifth time in his career. Using his usual conservative approach, Rampy managed to get to the final round of the 54-car field of Comp having lost just .02-second…
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