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WFO Radio Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winners Edition

21 Mar 2018
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Check out the WFO Radio Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winners Edition featuring Mello Yello winners  Richie Crampton, Jack Beckman, and Eddie Krawiec. SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown winner Stephen Bell, E3 Spark Plugs Pro Modified…
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For history buff Beckman, Gatornationals victory was more than just a win

Jack Beckman is as big a drag racing history buff as you’ll ever meet among drivers currently behind the wheel, so his win at the 49th edition of the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was a special one and came wrapped in an historical bow to boot.
20 Mar 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Jack Beckman
Jack Beckman is as big a drag racing history buff as you’ll ever meet among drivers currently behind the wheel, so his win at the 49th edition of the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals was a special one and came wrapped in an historical…
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Fan voting begins for final spot in K&N Horsepower Challenge for Pro Stockers

The K&N Horsepower Challenge all-star Pro Stock event will feature eight of the best racers in the factory hot-rod category and seven racers have secured their position in the starting field. The eighth and final position will be filled via a fan vote which is now open to the public. 
20 Mar 2018
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K&N Challenge
The K&N Horsepower Challenge all-star Pro Stock event will feature eight of the best racers in the factory hot-rod category and seven racers have secured their position in the starting field. The eighth and final position will be filled via a…
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Demke and Bellemeur take home wins at Gatornationals

In the final results from Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Chris Demke and Sean Bellemeur took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively.
19 Mar 2018
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In the final results from Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Chris Demke, Valencia, Calif., and Sean Bellemeur, Placentia, Calif., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol…
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Bourgeois, Gualtiere, Slate Cummings lead winners at Texas Sportsman Challenge

Craig Bourgeois, Craig Gualtiere, and Slate Cummings led the list of champions as Royal Purple Raceway hosted the second NHRA South Central Division race of the 2018 season, the NHRA Texas Sportsman Challenge.
19 Mar 2018
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Division 4
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the final results from Royal Purple Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., and Craig…
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Rickie Smith captures season-opening Pro Mod victory at Gatornationals

The first Pro Mod Wally of the season went to Rickie Smith at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville.
18 Mar 2018
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Rickie Smith
Rickie Smith drove to victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Jerry…
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Bell rings in new era for Factory Stock racing

Stephen Bell stops teammate Aaron Stanfield in all-COPO Camaro final round to win SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season-opener in Gainesville
18 Mar 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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After ending the 2017 season on a low note after his COPO Camaro had an encounter with the guard wall in St. Louis, Steven Bell returned to claim his first victory in the increasingly-popular School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA…
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Castellana secures first Pro Mod pole of the season at the Gatornationals

Mike Castellana rode to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Pro Mod pole with a 5.750 pass.
17 Mar 2018
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifier Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing…
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NHRA, Gainesville Raceway announce Saturday sellout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

NHRA and Gainesville Raceway officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifying at the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
17 Mar 2018
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NHRA officials announced that for the second consecutive season, the Saturday qualifying session at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals featured a sellout crowd. The historic event is the traditional East Coast opener and fans from across the…
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Papa John’s extends Official Pizza Sponsor partnership with NHRA

Papa John’s International, Inc., has extended its sponsorship agreement to be the Official Pizza Sponsor of NHRA for the 2018 drag racing season. 
17 Mar 2018
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Papa John's
Papa John’s International, Inc., the world’s third largest pizza delivery company, has extended its sponsorship agreement to be the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NHRA for the 2018 drag racing season.  Papa John’s involvement in NHRA drag…
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NHRA on FOX Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals coverage preview

NHRA on FOX coverage of final eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals begins Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern on FS1. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store.
17 Mar 2018
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Former Funny Car racer, championship crew chief Emery passes away

Dale Emery, who wowed fans as a Fuel Altered and Funny Car driver and later wrenched Raymond Beadle to three NHRA Funny Car world championships, died March 16. He was 78.
16 Mar 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Dale Emery
Dale Emery, who wowed fans as a Fuel Altered and Funny Car driver and later wrenched Raymond Beadle to three NHRA Funny Car world championships, died March 16. He was 78. Emery, a former gas and fuel dragster driver, is best remembered initially…
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Castellana leads after Friday Pro Mod qualifying at Gatornationals

Mike Castellana made a big run in the first E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod run at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
16 Mar 2018
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana 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 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing,…
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Arana Jr. cracks open Denso 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle Club

One of drag racing’s last great barriers falls when Hector Arana Jr. blasts to 200.23 mph speed during Gainesville qualifying.
16 Mar 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Seven years and five days after Eddie Krawiec ran the sport’s first 199-mph Pro Stock speed, Hector Arana Jr. finally eclipsed the magical barrier with a 200.23-mph run on Friday afternoon at Gainesville Raceway. After running 196.93 in the opening…
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Wild opening day at the Gatornationals; catch the highlights tonight on FS1

Another explosive day in Funny Car for John Force, an historic day in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and much more made for a highlight-filled opening day the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Catch the action tonight on FS1 starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
16 Mar 2018
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International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomes 2018 inductees

The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame honored its 2018 inductees Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., adding Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, and Ollie Riley, and Greg Sharp to its roll call of honorees.
16 Mar 2018
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Hall of Fame
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame honored its 2018 inductees Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., adding Jeb Allen, Kelly Brown, Gary Densham, Roy Fjastad, Jim Oddy, and Ollie Riley, and Greg Sharp to its roll call of honorees. Both Allen and…
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NGK adds ‘spark’ to NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with title sponsorship

NGK Spark Plugs will be the title sponsor of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway April 27-29.
16 Mar 2018
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Charlotte
Fans can expect more power than ever when drag racing’s most spectacular four-wide thrill show returns to zMAX Dragway April 27-29. NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. on Friday announced their entitlement sponsorship of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-…
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NHRA launches yearlong celebration leading up to 50th annual Gatornationals

The NHRA Legends Tour will feature some of NHRA’s most beloved figures from the early days of drag racing.
16 Mar 2018
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Don Garlits
Today at the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits  helped NHRA announcethe launch of a momentous celebration leading up to the 50th year of this iconic event in 2019. The NHRA Legends Tour…
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Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club created for Pro Stock Motorcycle category

Denso Auto Parts will expand upon its involvement with NHRA Championship Drag Racing and create the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club for racers in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category.
16 Mar 2018
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Denso Auto Parts will expand upon its involvement with NHRA Championship Drag Racing and create the Denso Spark Plugs 200-mph Club for racers in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. This program will honor the first four racers in the two-wheel…
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The race to 200 mph

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders haven been knocking on the door of a 200-mph pass for seven years, since reigning world champ Eddie Krawiec posted a jaw-dropping 199.26-mph pass during qualifying at the 2011 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
16 Mar 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Eddie Krawiec
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle riders haven been knocking on the door of a 200-mph pass for seven years, since reigning world champ Eddie Krawiec posted a jaw-dropping 199.26-mph pass during qualifying at the 2011 Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.…
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Huge field for E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod season opener in Gainesville

An incredible 35-car field makes up the first event of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season, which takes place as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
15 Mar 2018
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Pro Mod
An incredible 35-car field makes up the first event of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season, which takes place as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. It’s an impressive…
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New issue of NHRA National Dragster now online and in the mail

NHRA National Dragster’s sixth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Arizona Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
15 Mar 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster’s sixth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Arizona Nationals 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 Arizona was filled with…
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Jerry Bickel Race Cars named presenting sponsor of E3 Spark Plugs Gainesville Pro Mod racing

Jerry Bickel Race Cars 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 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
15 Mar 2018
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Pro Mod
Jerry Bickel Race Cars 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 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which takes place March 15-18 at…
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Sampey knows importance of strong start at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Racing at Gainesville Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has always been a big deal for three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey and this year is no different.
15 Mar 2018
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Angelle Sampey
Racing at Gainesville Raceway, the site of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has always been a big deal for three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey and this year is no different. In addition to it being the…
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McGaha feeling momentum going to Gainesville after early-season win

After posting the earliest win to a season in his career, Pro Stock driver Chris McGaha is headed to Gainesville Raceway looking for redemption at this weekend’s 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
14 Mar 2018
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Chris McGaha
After posting the earliest win to a season in his career, Pro Stock driver Chris McGaha is headed to Gainesville Raceway looking for redemption at this weekend’s 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. McGaha qualified No. 1 at the…
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WFO Radio Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals preview

14 Mar 2018
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Get ready for the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals! Terry McMillen, Alan Prusiensky, Scotty Pollacheck, Darrell Gwynn, Mike Janis, Clint Satterfield, Rickie Smith, David Barton, and Brian Massingill from SAMTech.edu preview the event…
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BVR Driver Development graduate Jordan Vandergriff to make debut at Gators

Jordan Vandergriff will enter this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as the first driver of the Bob Vandergriff Racing Driver Development program, piloting the A/Fuel Dragster tuned and owned by Anthony Dicero of the Nitro University. 
13 Mar 2018
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Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff will enter this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as the first driver of the Bob Vandergriff Racing Driver Development program. Vandergriff will be piloting the A/Fuel Dragster tuned and owned by Anthony Dicero of the…
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John Force ready to rebound and defend Gatornationals Funny Car title

It hasn’t been an ideal start for legendary Funny Car driver John Force, but the 16-time world champion is only focused on what is ahead at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
13 Mar 2018
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John Force
It hasn’t been an ideal start for legendary Funny Car driver John Force, but the 16-time world champion is only focused on what is ahead at this weekend’s…
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Dunn Racing 7-Eleven/Oberto Funny Car to make 2018 debut at Gatornationals

The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be the first of Jim Dunn Racing’s primary-sponsored races for 7-Eleven and Oberto Beef Jerky this season. The partnership also allows the race team to take part in high-profile events such as franchisee conventions. 
13 Mar 2018
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Jim Dunn Racing
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will be the first of Jim Dunn Racing’s multiple primary-sponsored races for 7-Eleven and Oberto Beef Jerky this season. The partnership between the race team, c-store retailer, and product vendor has grown…
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Clontz, San Marino team take aim on rookie of the year honors, full season

Kelly Clontz, who made her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut last year, will run the entire schedule this season in partnership with Joe Riccardi’s San Marino Excavating team in a bid to make the Countdown to the Championship and an eye on winning the Auto Club Road to the Future Award.
13 Mar 2018
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Kelly Clontz
Kelly Clontz, who made her NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut last year with a trio of outings, will run the entire schedule this season in partnership with Joe Riccardi’s San Marino Excavating team in a bid to make the Countdown to the Championship…
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