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zMAX Dragway: Ten Years of Thrills

ZMAX Dragway, home of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as the NHRA Carolina Nationals in the fall, turns 10 years old this May. Here’s a timeline of significant events at the famed facility.
25 Apr 2018
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ZMAX Dragway, home of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as the NHRA Carolina Nationals in the fall, turns 10 years old this May. Here’s a timeline of significant events at the famed facility. Groundbreaking,…
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Vandergriff, Baldwin team up for the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals

Jordan Vandergriff and Krista Baldwin will compete as teammates under the Bob Vandergriff Driver Development program in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals
25 Apr 2018
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Jordan Vandergriff and Krista Baldwin will compete as teammates under the Bob Vandergriff Driver Development program in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals. Anthony Dicero, team owner, will continue the crew…
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Beckman looking for second win of 2018 at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

A strong start to Jack Beckman’s 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season includes the former Funny Car world champion winning in Gainesville, a runner-up at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, a No. 1 qualifier and the points lead through five events.
25 Apr 2018
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Jack Beckman
A strong start to Jack Beckman’s 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season includes the former Funny Car world champion winning in Gainesville, a runner-up at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, a No. 1 qualifier and the points lead through five…
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Torrence looking for more four-wide success heading to Charlotte

Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier this month.
24 Apr 2018
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Steve Torrence
Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier…
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Tonglet returns to White Alligator Racing with Savoie

LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing with Jerry Savoie beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
24 Apr 2018
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LE Tonglet
LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.   Tonglet, of Metairie, La., will race the KPK/Nitrofish…
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Kalitta Motorsports welcomes NASCAR stars to Charlotte SealMaster Track Walk

Kalitta Motorsports and driver Richie Crampton are will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers will join Crampton in participating in the SealMaster Track Walk prior to the beginning of the NHRA race action. 
24 Apr 2018
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track walk
Kalitta Motorsports and former NHRA Rookie of the Year Richie Crampton will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Seriesand ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs  NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers…
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Mid America Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network

Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division. 
23 Apr 2018
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Division 5
Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division.  Mid America Dragway reopens with co-owners Jim Maybrier, his son Chris, along with their respective families, taking over…
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Todd can become first to win two Four Wide events in one season

After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX Dragway. 
23 Apr 2018
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J.R. Todd
After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX…
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Force, Todd, Hartford collect meaningful victories at NHRA SpringNationals

Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, and Matt Hartford claimed victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively during the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Force won for the first time since her accident in Pomona while Todd remained perfect with his fourth Funny Car final. Hartford joined an exclusive club when he became just the 66th winner in the history of Pro Stock.
22 Apr 2018
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Event winners Brittany Force, Matt Hartford, and J.R. Todd celebrate their big wins 4
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Whiteley victorious at SpringNationals

Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
22 Apr 2018
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Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige Boats, is…
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Koy Collier defeats his dad in Super Gas final at NHRA SpringNationals

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle.
22 Apr 2018
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Houston
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle. Grubbs, Magnolia…
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Gonzalez secures No. 1 qualifying position at NHRA SpringNationals

Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
21 Apr 2018
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Pro Mod
Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
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Pritchett, Hight take No. 1 spots with late Houston heroics; Anderson holds PS lead

After two days of qualifying, Leah Pritchett, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson emerged as the professional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
21 Apr 2018
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Leah Pritchett
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B. Force, Hagan, Anderson lead opening-day qualifying at NHRA SpringNationals

Brittany Force set a new track record en route to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel and was joined atop the qualifying sheets at the NHRA SpringNationals by Matt Hagan in Funny Car and Greg Anderson in Pro Stock.
20 Apr 2018
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Brittany Force
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Gonzalez secures preliminary No. 1 qualifying spot at NHRA SpringNationals

Jose Gonzalez powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
20 Apr 2018
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Pro Mod
Jose Gonzalez powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige…
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Morton claims Redemption title in Houston

Kayla Morton, far lane, drove her Hot Mess Express Mustang to a win over Barry 'the Godfather" Nicholson in Friday's special Redemption No Prep exhibition at the NHRA SpringNationals.
20 Apr 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Redemption
Kayla Morton was crowned the champion of the special No Prep event held during the opening day of qualifying for the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Morton drove her Hot Mess Express ProCharger-equipped Ford Mustang to a final round…
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Vancil takes over points lead with second season win in Houston

20 Apr 2018
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Vance & Hines rider Doug Vancil took over the points lead in the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley series following his second win of the season. Vancil, who also won the Pomona season opener, rode to a 6.300, 230.76 to stop Randal Andras,…
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NHRA Heritage Series heads to Wild Horse Pass

Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is excited to announce the return of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series to Phoenix, May 5-6.
20 Apr 2018
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Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park is excited to announce the return of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series to Phoenix, May 5-6, 2018. This will be the forth stop on the Heritage series tour, and will feature some of the best nostalgia drag racers…
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Rickie Smith chasing back-to-back wins as Pro Mod tour moves to Houston

Rickie Smith opened the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service season with a win at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and is looking to make it two in a row at the NHRA SpringNationals.
19 Apr 2018
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Rickie Smith
With visions of a fourth world championship in the talent-heavy E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season, the 2018 season couldn’t have started any better for longtime standout Rickie Smith. The three-…
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Kindness General Contractors to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at NHRA SpringNationals

Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will have its primary graphics on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car during this year’s NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas.
19 Apr 2018
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Jim Campbell
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will have its primary graphics on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car during this year’s NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas.  The special edition color scheme represents a new sponsor that joined the team at the…
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Enders discusses 2018 Pro Mod debut and heading home to Houston for NHRA SpringNationals

Erica Enders joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss her 2018 NHRA Pro Mod debut and racing at her home track, Royal Purple Raceway, for the NHRA SpringNationals.
19 Apr 2018
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Enders hopes to give season boost at home track at NHRA SpringNationals

More than ready to put a prolonged slump behind her, a visit to Royal Purple Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals might be just the place for Erica Enders to give her 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the jump start it needs.
19 Apr 2018
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Erica Enders
More than ready to put a prolonged slump behind her, a visit to Royal Purple Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals might be just the place for Erica Enders to give her 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the jump start it needs…
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Tige Boats named presenting sponsor for E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at NHRA SpringNationals

It was announced today by NHRA officials that Tige Boats has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals.
19 Apr 2018
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Houston Pro Mod
It was announced today by NHRA officials that Tige Boats has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals, which takes place April…
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Tricky Tipster forecasts Torrence, Capps, Butner, and Smith as Houston favorites

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner, and Rickie Smith have the best chance of winning the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston according to Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds.
19 Apr 2018
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Tricky Tipster
After watching a couple of longshots hit the pay window at the recent Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, Tricky Tipster has set the line for NHRA's annual stop at Royal Purple Raceway and has given the top billing to Steve Torrence…
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WFO Radio welcomes Don Prudhomme, Sean Bellemeur

18 Apr 2018
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WFO
Don “the Snake” Prudhomme stops by WFO to discuss his return to racing in the NORRA Mexican 1000. Sean Bellemeur talks about winning in Top Alcohol Funny Car at The Strip and Jeff Foster gives his final Vegas report. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host…
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Previous success, early win has Courtney Force excited for NHRA SpringNationals

A strong start, including her first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win since 2016, has Courtney Force excited about the upcoming three-race stretch that starts at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
18 Apr 2018
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Courtney Force
A strong start, including her first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win since 2016, has Courtney Force excited about the upcoming three-race stretch that starts at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Add in the fact…
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New Ford Mustang Funny Car body scheduled to debut in 2019

Ford has announced that it debut an all-new Mustang Funny Car body for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, using technology that the automaker employs in both NASCAR and IMSA competition.
18 Apr 2018
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Ford
Ford made headlines this year when it officially returned to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series after a three-year hiatus. Next year figures to be just as noteworthy when Ford Performance rolls out a new Mustang Funny Car body for NHRA…
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Haney heading for NHRA Pro Mod with Summit Racing backing

Summit Racing Equipment has signed on as primary sponsor for Keith Haney Racing to enter the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series at three national events this season, beginning in Topeka.
17 Apr 2018
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Keith Haney
Summit Racing Equipment has signed on as primary sponsor for Keith Haney Racing to enter the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series at three national events this season. Driving a nitrous-boosted 2015 Summit Racing Camaro owned by three-time NHRA Pro…
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Ashley, Gill, and Doll turn it on at VMP Power in the Park

Justin Ashley, Math Gill, and Doug Doll Jr., led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast division's Power in the Park at Virginia Motorsports Park.
17 Apr 2018
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Northeast Division
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the results from Virginia Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Justin Ashley, Plainview, N.Y., and Mathew…
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Crampton enjoying early-season success heading to Houston for SpringNationals

Driving an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster is where Richie Crampton feels most at home, so it has been no surprise to see the Australian have success since returning late last year with Kalitta Motorsports. 
16 Apr 2018
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Richie Crampton
Driving an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster is where Richie Crampton feels most at home, so it has been no surprise to see the Australian have success since returning late last year with Kalitta Motorsports.  He missed…
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