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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Factory Stock winner Leah Pritchett

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Leah Pritchett took down teammate Mark "Cowboy" Pawuk in an all-Don Schumacher Racing final round for her first Factory Stock victory. The racer pulled double-duty by wheeling her Top Fuel Dragster, but did her best work behind the wheel of her Drag…
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Chevrolet U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Josh Hart

10 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Not surprising, the Top Alcohol Dragster class featured one of the biggest and most competitive fields of the year, and Josh Hart was in the thick of it with a solid No. 2 qualifying effort. In eliminations, Hart wheeled his Advance Auto Parts…
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NHRA All Access Countdown Special

Catch all of the excitement and drama of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship with a special All Access package. Championships will be won and lost in the final six races of the season, and you can have a front-row seat from the comfort of your home or shop for just $54.99.
10 Sep 2018
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Winners Edition

07 Sep 2018
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Winners Edition featuring J.R. Todd, Terry McMillen, Tanner Gray, L.E. Tonglet, and Tii Tharpe plus on-location interviews with Kalitta crewman Michael James, Terry McMillen’s crew chief Rob Wendland, and Jim…
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Mopar Mega Block Party returns for third year at Dodge NHRA Nationals

The Mopar Mega Block Party will rev up Dodge NHRA Nationals race weekend for the third consecutive year. The free-admission fan event is set to roll into FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading from 4 -10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 13.
06 Sep 2018
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Mopar
The Mopar Mega Block Party will rev up Dodge NHRA Nationals race weekend for the third consecutive year. The free-admission fan event, set to roll into FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading from 4 -10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 13, will offer a jam-packed…
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Pritchett’s dragster to carry Mopar Dodge 1320 Graphics again in Reading

Leah Pritchett’s Top Fueler will once again feature special Angry Bee graphics, a callout to the new Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, at the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Sept. 13-16 
06 Sep 2018
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Leah Pritchett
Leah Pritchett’s Top Fueler will once again feature special Angry Bee graphics, a callout to the new Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, at her sponsor’s title event, the Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Sept. 13-16 …
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New England Dragway wraps up NHRA Northeast Division Lucas event

Chip Ippolito, Timothy Stickles, and Shane Oakes led Sunday's winners as New England Dragway hosted the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
05 Sep 2018
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Division 1
Preview | Friday | Saturday Duane Shields and Matt Gill raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at New England Dragway and the final stop in…
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Puckett, Longhany, and Hidalgo lead South Georgia Motorsports Park winners

Van Puckett, Jeff Longhany, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division arrived at South Georgia Motorsports Park for the make-up of the rained-out event from May.
05 Sep 2018
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Division 2
Preview | Friday | Saturday Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. raced his way into the final round in not one by two classes this weekend for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at South Georgia Motorsports…
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Tri-State Raceway Lucas Oil Series event rescheduled for Great Bend, Sept. 27-28

The NHRA West Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Event, previously scheduled for Tri-State Raceway Sept. 5-7, has been postponed. The event will be moved to SRCA Dragstrip, Great Bend, Kan., Sept. 27-28
04 Sep 2018
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Division 5
The NHRA West Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Event, previously scheduled for Tri-State Raceway Sept. 5-7, has been postponed. Track officials have deemed the majority of the facility unusable for parking with more heavy rain predicted.…
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Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin with Dodge NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Maple Grove Raceway for the 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals, Sept. 13-16, and the race also serves as the opener to the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
04 Sep 2018
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The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Maple Grove Raceway for the 34th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals, Sept. 13-16, and the race also serves as the opener to the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the…
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Rampy, Hart, Bellemeur score Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Sportsman titles

Comp champ David Rampy scored his 98th career win and Josh Hart and Sean Bellemeur scored wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
03 Sep 2018
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David Rampy
Comp champ David Rampy scored his 98th career win and Josh Hart and Sean Bellemeur scored wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, while Leah Pritchett,…
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Stevie "Fast" Jackson captures U.S. Nationals Pro Mod win

Stevie "Fast" Jackson captured his third NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Wally by winning the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the first time in his career.
03 Sep 2018
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Stevie Fast Jackson
Stevie ‘Fast’’ Jackson raced to his first career Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals victory during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on Monday. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing,…
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Pritchett goes wire-to-wire at Indy for first SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock title

Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett drives to first victory in School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown; defeats teammate Mark Pawuk in all-Dodge final round.
03 Sep 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Leah Pritchett
Already a winner in Nostalgia Funny Car, Pro Mod, and Top Fuel, Leah Pritchett added a new chapter to her diversified resumé when she drove her DSR Dodge Challenger Drag Pak to a win in the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory…
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Tharpe wins Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title in dramatic fashion

Tii Tharpe defeated Doug Vancil in a dramatic conclusion to the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley, winning the championship in the final round of the series-ending season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
03 Sep 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Harley
Tii Tharpe defeated Doug Vancil in a dramatic conclusion to the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley, winning the championship in the final round of the series-ending season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. The two had battled it out…
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Castellana secures Pro Mod pole, advances to second round at U.S. Nationals

Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations.
02 Sep 2018
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations. This weekend’s Pro…
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Castellana powers to top of Pro Mod field at U.S. Nationals through Saturday qualifying

Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
01 Sep 2018
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth…
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Frigo leads Pro Mod category at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category.
31 Aug 2018
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Pro Mod
Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
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Daniels goes back-to-back-to-back for third Dodge Hemi Challenge win

Second-generation racer James Daniels drove his Hemi-powered Dodge Dart to a third-straight win in the prestigious Mopar Hemi Challenge event at Indy.
31 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Hemi Challenge
James Daniels won his first Dodge Hemi Challenge title at the age of 20 in 2016 and three years later he still hasn’t lost a round at the prestigious event. Daniels ran his win streak to three when he stopped low qualifier Gary Wolkwitz in a final…
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Al-Anabi Performance named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod series race at Indy

Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
31 Aug 2018
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Pro Mod
Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. It is…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 18)

NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
30 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA 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 the Brainerd…
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Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Force, Gray, Krawiec, and Smith favored at Indy

NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster picks Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Tanner Gray, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
No drag racing career is complete without a win at the “Big Go”, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. It’s not only NHRA’s oldest, richest, and most prestigious event, but it also marks the end of the regular season, which makes it even more…
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Defending Indy Pro Stock champ Skillman eager to finish 2018 strong

Defending Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Pro Stock champ Drew Skillman admits it's been a tough season, but he'd love to finish strong, beginning in Indy.
29 Aug 2018
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Drew Skillman
Returning to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the site of this weekend’s 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, a number of memories come flooding back for Drew Skillman. Before last year, they were about growing up less than an hour…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Preview

29 Aug 2018
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WFO
WFO gets ready for Indy with "Fast Jack" Beckman, Darrell Gwynn, Mark Pawuk, Chip Ellis, Gary Pritchett, Chris Marshall, NHRA National Dragsters Kevin McKenna, Hank Stewart and Brian Massingill from SAM Tech. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe…
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Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley schedule set for 2019 season

NHRA officials have announced the schedule for the 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which again will compete at 10 events.
29 Aug 2018
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Harley
NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 10-race 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which is set to feature NHRA's only nitromethane-powered two-wheeled bikes at some of the most breathtaking racing…
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Indy Funny Car showdown will determine final Countdown to the Championship spots

John Force, Shawn Langdon, and Tim Wilkerson currently own spots 8-10 in the Funny Car Countdown but Bob Tasca III, Cruz Pedregon, and Jonnie Lindberg all still have mathematical chances to unseat them at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
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Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson has been in this situation before, needing a strong performance at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals to secure his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. In fact, it was just a year ago when…
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Baldwin partners with Raybestos Powertrain and McLeod Racing for U.S. Nationals

Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing.
28 Aug 2018
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Krista Baldwin
Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing. Baldwin will run the A/Fuel entry of Anthony Dicero and will share an…
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DSR celebrates ongoing Riley Children’s Foundation partnership during NHRA U.S. Nationals

Before Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals, the team will be raising funds for Indianapolis-based Riley Hospital for Children.
28 Aug 2018
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
Before Indianapolis-based Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend, the winningest team in NHRA history will have already achieved a major victory – raising funds for Indy’s own Riley…
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Record-tying 30-car field set to battle for NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge title

A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
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Hemi Challenge
A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals. The victor’s Wally trophy will have even more of a “…
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Chevrolet renews agreement as Official Truck of NHRA

Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.” Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA
28 Aug 2018
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Chevy
Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.”  Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA that are necessary at each of…
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N3 Boatworks to sponsor Gary Pritchett in Indy Top Alcohol Funny Car debut

Gary Pritchett will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with primary sponsorship from Indianapolis-based N3 Boatworks.
28 Aug 2018
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Gary Pritchett
Gary Pritchett, who is best known for his successful seven-year career as the clutch specialist on Steve Torrence’s Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster, will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S…
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