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Austin Prock test drives new Hawley Drag Racing School Funny Car

Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School unveiled this week its new John Force Racing-built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Alcohol Funny Car, and JFR developmental driver Austin Prock was the first to make laps in the state of the art machine at Gainesville Raceway. 
09 Mar 2018
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Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School unveiled this week its new John Force Racing-built 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Alcohol Funny Car, and JFR developmental driver Austin Prock was the first to make laps in the state of the art machine at Gainesville Raceway…
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Lindberg to debut new look in Gainesville

Jonnie Lindberg and the Head Racing Funny Car will have a new look in Gainesville with addition of Landmeco backing on a Ford Mustang body.
08 Mar 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Jonnie Lindberg, a finalist in his nitro debut at the 2017 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, will fly the familiar colors of Landmeco during this year’s event on March. Lindberg’s Head Racing entry was rebuilt following a harrowing two-car accident…
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Mooresville Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network

Mooresville Dragway has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track. Mooresville Dragway, located in the heart of stock-car country, Mooresville, N.C., hosts events March through November.
08 Mar 2018
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Mooresville Dragway has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track. Mooresville Dragway, located in the heart of stock-car country, Mooresville, N.C., hosts events March through November. A weekly points championship,…
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Win big prizes in 2018 NHRA Sweepstakes

A 2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide motorcycle is the grand prize in the 2018 edition of the NHRA Sweepstakes, and four other lucky winners will also win cool prizes.
08 Mar 2018
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NHRA and its partners are proud to offer an opportunity for NHRA fans to enter for a chance to win the NHRA Sweepstakes. Five winners will be selected after the contest ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 15, 2018.  GRAND PRIZE:…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Krawiec, Palmer

07 Mar 2018
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On this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast, 2017 NHRA Mello Yello champion Eddie Krawiec stops by to talk 200 mph on a Pro Stock Motorcycle, Scott Palmer discusses his first ever NHRA final round and the throttle whack chaos that followed, Drag…
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Force will defend Gainesville event title in fan-designed paint scheme

Not that there was ever a doubt in his mind that he'd be back, but 16-time NHRA champ John Force who was involved in a racing accident at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, will compete at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, where he is the defending event champ, with a special-edition paint scheme.
06 Mar 2018
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Seven-time and defending Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Funny Car champ John Force will race a fan-designed Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS at the upcoming NHRA Gatornationals, March 16-18.  Not that there was ever…
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TechnoCraft/TrailerCabinets.com to sponsor Kile Bad Apple Racing TFH

TechnoCraft/TrailerCabinets.com of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., will sponsor Tracy Kile’s Bad Apple Racing Top Fuel Harley in the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. 
06 Mar 2018
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TechnoCraft/TrailerCabinets.com of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., will sponsor Tracy Kile’s Bad Apple Racing Top Fuel Harley in the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.    “As most people know, we’re a dedicated race family,” said Brian…
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Kamplain, Adkinson, and Strickland collect wins at Prelude to the Gators event

Greg Kamplain (Comp), Jeff Adkinson (Super Stock), and Jeff Strickland (Stock) added their names to the list of winners at the Southeast Division Prelude to the Gators at Gainesville Raceway.
06 Mar 2018
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Preview | Friday | Saturday Duane Shields, Sean Bellemeur, and Greg Kamplain celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle this past weekend at the NHRA…
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US 90 Dragway joins NHRA Member Track network

US Dragway, located in Irvington, Ala., has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track and is under new ownership. 
06 Mar 2018
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US Dragway, located in Irvington, Ala., has joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division, as a NHRA member track and is under new ownership.  US 90 Dragway was opened as Mobile International Dragway in 1985. The track was built near the…
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Windstream will sponsor Prusiensky Pro Stocker for three southeast events

Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, will sponsor NHRA Pro Stock racer Alan Prusiensky at three events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
05 Mar 2018
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Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, will sponsor NHRA Pro Stock racer Alan Prusiensky at three events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The sponsorship is in support of the…
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Fricke, Whiteley, and Tanksley lead winners list at No Problem Raceway

Jackie Fricke, Annie Whiteley, and Joey Tanksley led the list of winners as the NHRA South Central Division returned to No Problem Raceway for Nitro on the Bayou.
03 Mar 2018
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Saturday | Preview Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., and Annie Whitley, Grand Junction, Colo., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively at this weekend…
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WFO Radio NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners Edition

02 Mar 2018
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Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Arizona Nationals Winners Edition featuring on-location Winnerviews with Courtney Force, Steve Torrence, and Chris McGaha. Plus Brittany Force, Brian Corradi, Billy Torrence, Bobby Lagana, Richard Hogan, Danny Hood,…
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New issue of NHRA National Dragster now online and in the mail

NHRA National Dragster’s fifth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
01 Mar 2018
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NHRA National Dragster’s fifth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The season opener in Pomona was filled…
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Cottrell gears up for NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series-opening March Meet

Bobby Cottrell joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming 60th annual March Meet taking place this weekend at Auto Club Raceway Famoso. 
01 Mar 2018
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Bobby Cottrell joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming 60th annual March Meet taking place this weekend at Auto Club Raceway Famoso.  Cottrell will be…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals tickets on sale

Tickets for the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in Richmond, Va., are on sale now for the national event taking place June 8-10. 
01 Mar 2018
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Virginia Motorsports Park
Tickets for the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP) in Richmond, Va., are on sale now for the national event taking place June 8-10.  The event will feature all four categories in the NHRA Mello Yello…
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Cowie, Westerfied gets wins as Pacific Division opens at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park

Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield scored wins in the alcohol classes to lead the list of champions at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park's NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener
27 Feb 2018
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Preview | Sunday In the final results from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division Opener, Shawn Cowie, Surry, B.C., and Shane Westerfield, Anaheim, Calif.,…
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Lamb, Lang, and Nero score in Chandler

Justin Lamb, Jody Lang, and Paul Nero marched to victory and celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle this past weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz.
26 Feb 2018
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Justin Lamb
Justin Lamb, Jody Lang, and Paul Nero marched to victory and celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle this past weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz.   Lamb, Henderson, Nev.,…
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Tickets on sale for National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance

Tickets for the 16th annual NHRA Motorsports Museum Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance are on sale now to the general public. The event will take place June 14-16 at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky. 
26 Feb 2018
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Tickets for the 16th annual NHRA Motorsports Museum Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance are on sale now to the general public. The event benefits the NHRA Motorsports Museum, an independent non-profit educational museum…
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Force, Lindberg involved in second-round incident at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champ John Force and Jonnie Lindberg were involved in an incident during the second round of eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
25 Feb 2018
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Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car world champ John Force and Jonnie Lindberg were involved in an incident during the second round of eliminations at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz.  Force’s Funny…
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NHRA, Wild Horse Pass announce Sunday sellout at NHRA Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Sunday eliminations at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.
25 Feb 2018
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NHRA and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Sunday eliminations at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals. Fans from all over the southwest region packed the grandstands, pit areas and campgrounds. …
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Ford Performance announces Bob Glidden "85/10" award

New Bob Glidden “85/10” award to be given to Ford drag racer who best epitomizes the grit and determination of hall of fame racer.
22 Feb 2018
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Bob Glidden
Legendary drag racer Bob Glidden was known for a lot of things – his 85 NHRA victories, 10 NHRA championships, 122 final round appearances and nine U.S. Nationals titles. But one of the things the Ford racing icon was best known for was his work…
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Top Fuel champ Brittany Force plans to compete at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force has been cleared and plans to race at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
22 Feb 2018
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Just 12 days after a huge crash in the opening round of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force has been cleared and plans to race at this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse…
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Brittany Force answers questions about Winternationals crash

Defending Top Fuel champion Brittany Force discussed her crash at the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
21 Feb 2018
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Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champ Brittany Force was involved in an accident during the first round of eliminations at the season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. In this Q&A supplied by John…
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Tricky Tipster's NHRA Arizona Nationals picks

NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster handicaps the NHRA Arizona Nationals, race two of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
21 Feb 2018
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For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Shane Westerfield

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shane Westerfield, the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car champion, began his title defense with a final-round win over Sweden’s Ulf Leanders. Westerfield turned on the win light with a 5.425, 269.67 mph lap to Leanders’ 5.…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Comp winner Dan Fletcher

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dan Fletcher now has 103 national event titles after wheeling Rick Braun’s Cobalt to the Comp title. Fletcher, who now has won at least one national event for the last 25 years, worked his way to the final with wins against Scott Hedlund and Randy…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Stock winner Kyle Rizzoli

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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With his win in Super Stock, Kyle Rizzoli has now won six NHRA national event titles, including victories in four straight seasons. The former Division 7 champ defeated a host of past national event winners, including Don Keen, Kayla Mozeris, and…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Stock winner Larry Gilley

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Larry Gilley, the winner of the 2017 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, scored again in Pomona in Stock after a heads-up, no-breakout battle against Ryan Mangus, who was wheeling Justin Lamb’s ’70 Camaro. Both drivers made significant performance…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Comp winner Gabriel Torres

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The latest pair of siblings to battle in an NHRA final were Division 7 regulars Gabriel and Val Torres Jr. in Super Comp. Older brother Val was first off the starting line .024 to .035, but Gabriel drove around him to win by eight-thousandths, 8.922…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Gas winner Kevin McClelland

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Kevin McClelland, the son of longtime NHRA announcer Dave, earned his fifth career win in Super Gas, and his first since the 2013 season. Driving his ’27-T Ford roadster, McClelland tangled with past JEGS Allstars champ Phil Unruh in the final and…
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