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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Sportsman winner Paul Mitsos

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Paul Mitsos, the son of Mountain View Racing Pro Stock team owners Nick and Irene Mitsos, racked up his first career win in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs. Mitsos was phenomenal on the starting line all weekend and finished the job with a…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shawn Cowie took out three-time and reigning Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance and former champion Chris Demke in the first two rounds, then faced off with Garrett Bateman in the final. Bateman had the early lead but smoked the…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Sportsman champion highlights

Shane Westerfield, the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car champion, began his title defense with a victory in Pomona, and he was joined in the winner’s circle by Shawn Cowie (Top Alcohol Dragster), Dan Fletcher (Comp), Kyle Rizzoli (Super Stock), Larry Gilley (Stock), Gabriel Torres (Super Comp), Kevin McClelland (Super Gas), Steve Will (Top Dragster) and Paul Mitsos (Top Sportsman). 
21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Pomona
Shane Westerfield, the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car champion, began his title defense with a victory in Pomona, and he was joined in the winner’s circle by Shawn Cowie, who earned the Top Alcohol Dragster title. Cowie…
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WFO Radio NHRA Arizona Nationals preview

21 Feb 2018
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WFO
Get ready for the NHRA Arizona Nationals with WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. Ron Capps discusses changes at his NAPA team, the switch to the 6-disc clutch, and his emotions coming into the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Series season. Blake Alexander talks about…
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Gray ready to raise the bar in sophomore Pro Stock season

A tremendous rookie season has only pushed Pro Stock driver Tanner Gray to raise the bar even higher for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
21 Feb 2018
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Tanner Gray
A tremendous rookie season has only pushed Pro Stock driver Tanner Gray to raise the bar even higher for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, which is why a strong start to the year is important for the rising star. It didn’t…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Dragster winner Steve Will

21 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Steve Will, the father of former Top Fuel racer Hillary Will, has a national event Wally of his own after a masterful performance in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs. Driving a supercharged dragster, Will qualified No. 1 with a 6.035, and he…
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Antron Brown to drive official pace car at NASCAR Pennzoil 400

Three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will serve as the honorary pace car driver at the inaugural Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 4.
21 Feb 2018
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Antron Brown
Three-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will serve as the honorary pace car driver at the inaugural Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 4. Brown will pilot a 2018 Toyota Camry Pace Car to…
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Langdon prepared to tackle challenges in new class at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Shawn Langdon has never been one to back down from a challenge and the former Top Fuel world champion remains thrilled at trying to tackle perhaps the biggest one in his racing career early in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
20 Feb 2018
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon has never been one to back down from a challenge and the former Top Fuel world champion remains thrilled at trying to tackle perhaps the biggest one in his racing career early in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.…
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Pritchett hopes for third-straight victory at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Leah Pritchett has taken home the last two NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Fuel Wallys, and is looking to make it three in a row.
20 Feb 2018
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Leah Pritchett
The past two seasons at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park have brought out the best in Leah Pritchett and the Top Fuel standout already appears on course to make it a third approaching the upcoming 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, which take place…
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Carolina Dragway, Piedmont Dragway join Division 2 as NHRA member tracks

The NHRA Southeast Division grew by two tracks thanks to the addition of the Aiken, S.C. and the Julian, N.C. tracks.
19 Feb 2018
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Member Track
Carolina Dragway, located in Aiken, S. C. and Piedmont Dragway in Julian, N.C. have joined Division 2, the NHRA Southeast Division as NHRA member tracks.  Carolina Dragway roared to life in 1957 and like so many other tracks during that era…
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Rampy, Bertozzi, Wallace score at Orlando RPM Winter Warm-Up

David Rampy, Anthony Bertozzi, and Jerry Wallace led the list of winners at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division event at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
19 Feb 2018
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Division 2
Saturday | Friday | Preview Eight racers took home wins and the NHRA Wally trophy this weekend at the NHRA Southeast Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season…
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NHRA Drag Racing returns to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park for NHRA Arizona Nationals

Matt Hagan looks to sweep first two races for second year in a row, and third time in four years, as the NHRA Drag Racing tour moves back to Phoenix.
19 Feb 2018
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Phoenix
The adrenaline-filled excitement of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park for the 34th annual…
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Dodge fuels Mile-High NHRA Nationals as new title sponsor

Dodge has signed on as title sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event at Bandimere Speedway in Denver.
19 Feb 2018
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Denver
Dodge has signed on as title sponsor of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event at Bandimere Speedway in Denver. The 2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar marks the 30th year that FCA US LLC brands are race sponsors…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 4)

NHRA National Dragster’s fourth issue of 2018, featuring NHRA Nitro Spring Training coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
15 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s fourth issue of 2018, featuring NHRA Nitro Spring Training coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In advance of last week’s Lucas Oil NHRA…
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Muldowney's replica ‘Last Pass’ dragster on block at Mecum Auction

A Super Comp dragster replica of drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney's "Last Pass" Top Fuel dragster will be on the block this weekend at the Mecum Auction at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Proceeds of the sale will benefit her namesake charity, Shirley's Kids.
15 Feb 2018
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Shirley Muldowney
A Super Comp dragster replica of drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney's "Last Pass" Top Fuel dragster will be on the block this weekend at the Mecum Auction at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Proceeds of the sale will benefit her namesake charity,…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Winners Edition

14 Feb 2018
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WFO
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Winners Edition featuring on location interviews with Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Bo Butner, Jim Oberhofer, Dickie Venables, Mike Knudsen, Darrel Herron, NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes,…
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Summit Racing Equipment renews sponsorship of Sportsman racing programs

Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Drag Racing Series, Summit Racing NHRA King of the Track program, and the official high-performance source of NHRA.
14 Feb 2018
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Summit
Summit Racing Equipment, an industry leader in distribution of auto racing parts and equipment through catalogs and the Internet, has renewed its long-standing sponsorship of the NHRA Summit Drag Racing Series, Summit Racing NHRA King of the Track…
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Cowie, Westerfield lead winners at Lucas Oil season opener in Pomona

Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield each took home big wins at the season-opening 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
12 Feb 2018
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Shawn Cowie
Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield each took home big wins at the season-opening 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Cowie and Westerfield were joined by a pair of first…
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Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force involved in crash at season opener

NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series racer Brittany Force escaped serious injury after a racing incident in the first round of eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
11 Feb 2018
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NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series racer Brittany Force escaped serious injury after a racing incident in the first round of eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Force’s Monster Energy dragster went…
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Senior NHRA competition executive Light to retire at end of 2018

After 34 years of dedicated service, Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president of racing operations, announced today that he will retire at the end of 2018. Light will continue to serve on NHRA’s Board of Directors and as a consultant to the sport.  
09 Feb 2018
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Graham Light
After 34 years of dedicated service, Graham Light, NHRA’s senior vice president of racing operations, announced today that he will retire at the end of 2018. Light will continue to serve on NHRA’s Board of Directors and as a consultant to the sport…
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NHRA in 30: They Walked Away debuts Friday on FS1

NHRA in 30: They Walked Away, featuring some of the wildest moments from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series with commentary by NHRA Funny Car champ Jack Beckman, will debut Friday at 7 p.m. Eastern on FS1 immediately following the NHRA on FOX coverage from the opening day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
09 Feb 2018
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Tricky Tipster's Winternationals picks

For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event. This week, Tricky Tipster handicaps the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
08 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
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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Butner enjoying feeling of being Pro Stock champ heading into season opener

The surreal feeling of winning the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world champion will be apparent when Butner returns to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to kick off the 2018 NHRA season at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com.
08 Feb 2018
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Bo Butner
The surreal feeling of winning the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world champion always increased for Bo Butner when someone congratulated him this off-season, which happened a lot. It’s a feeling that will also be apparent when…
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As season prepares to launch, USA Today, Los Angeles Times focus on NHRA

On the eve of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the launch of the 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, both USA Today and the Los Angeles Times included features on NHRA. USA Today focused on new Funny Car driver Shawn Langdon while the Times profiled the Force family and women in the NHRA. 
07 Feb 2018
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NHRA
On the eve of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and the launch of the 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, both USA Today and the Los Angeles Times included features on NHRA. USA Today focused on new Funny Car driver Shawn Langdon…
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Baldwin kicks off the season at the Winternationals at her hometrack

A/Fuel Dragster driver Krista Baldwin will begin her season collaborating with Wix Filters, Bumper to Bumper and Hanson Distributing at her home track during the Lucas Oil Winternationals.
07 Feb 2018
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Krista Baldwin
A/Fuel Dragster driver Krista Baldwin will begin her season collaborating with Wix Filters, Bumper to Bumper and Hanson Distributing at her home track during the Lucas Oil Winternationals. “We’re thrilled to be supporting Krista as she takes on…
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Denso will back Angie, Matt Smith in 2018 Pro Stock Motorcycle campaign

Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Denso also will serve as an associate sponsor of Matt Smith, Angie’s teammate and husband.
07 Feb 2018
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Angie Smith
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corp., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Denso also will…
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Jim Dunn Racing brings Mooneyes back to the Winternationals

Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes will be bringing out a new version of the white and black Moon Equipped Funny Car during the NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals
07 Feb 2018
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Jim Dunn Racing
Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes are both a part of Southern California drag racing history, teamed by use of equipment or sponsorship for more than 50 years.  The team will be bringing out a new version of the white and black Moon Equipped Funny…
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Reigning Funny Car world champ Hight still feels the thrill starting season in Pomona

The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, remains special for reigning Funny Car world champ Robert Hight, whose first event and both a fan and a racer came in Pomona.
07 Feb 2018
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Robert Hight
When the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opens, it will mark the 305th Funny Car race for Robert Hight. Despite all that experience, returning to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona for this weekend’s opener, the 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
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WFO Radio NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals preview

07 Feb 2018
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WFO
Get ready for the season with the WFO Radio NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals preview. Robert Hight, Bo Butner, Eric Lane, NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess, and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart join host Joe Castello to discuss the start of the Mello…
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Motivated Force ready to defend Top Fuel crown at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Brittany Force is set to return to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona just three months after winning her first Top Fuel world championship, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star could not be more excited.
06 Feb 2018
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Brittany Force
Brittany Force is set to return to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona just three months after winning her first Top Fuel world championship, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star could not be more excited. Force claimed the world title in…
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