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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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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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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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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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Beal Racing to honor late team owner Chuck Beal in Winternationals return

Beal Racing will return to NHRA Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to honor the team’s late founder, Chuck Beal. 
06 Feb 2018
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Brandon Welch
Beal Racing will return to NHRA Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to honor the team’s late founder, Chuck Beal.  The car will feature a “Bealmobile”-themed livery to pay…
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Worsham confident as 2018 NHRA Mello Yello season kicks off

During a hectic and short offseason, Del Worsham concentrated on updating his parts, servicing his car, and mentally preparing to attack the 2018 Mello Yello campaign with aggressive confidence, while also positioning C2C Industries as his primary partner for the Pomona race.
05 Feb 2018
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Del Worsham
Del Worsham made no secret about how important family was to him when he rejoined his father Chuck and reunited with many of his closest friends and colleagues in 2017, after decades of running with nitro Funny Car teams backed by impressive…
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Pritchett to also run full Factory Stock Showdown schedule

In addition to her fulltime role as a Top Fuel driver for Don Schumacher Racing, NHRA Mello Yello star Leah Pritchett will also race a Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in all seven School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events in 2018.
05 Feb 2018
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Leah Pritchett
In addition to her fulltime role as a Top Fuel driver for Don Schumacher Racing, NHRA Mello Yello star Leah Pritchett will also race in all seven School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events in 2018.…
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Pritchett runs big speed to lead Saturday testing; Hagan, Enders top their classes

Leah Pritchett unofficially ran the fastest Top Fuel pass on Saturday at NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Matt Hagan and Erica Enders also posted best-in-class runs as teams prepared for the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season.
03 Feb 2018
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Leah Pritchett
Leah Pritchett unofficially ran the fastest Top Fuel pass on Saturday at NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park located outside of Phoenix. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to the facility for the NHRA…
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training Saturday Notebook

Leah Pritchett (3.664), Matt Hagan (3.841), and Erica Enders (6.570) had the best runs on the final day of pre-season testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
03 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Antron Brown
Doug Kalitta, Courtney Force, and Erica Enders set the bar yesterday in the third day of testing. Now, some new faces (like…
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Courtney Force, Kalitta, Enders lead third day of testing with best in class numbers

Courtney Force, Doug Kalitta, and Erica Enders ran the best times of the day in their respective classes on the third day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training.
02 Feb 2018
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Courtney Force
Courtney Force powered to the top of the Funny Car class at Friday’s NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park located outside of Phoenix. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to this facility for the NHRA…
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training Friday Notebook

The third day of testing is under way, with teams continuing to learn ahead of the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season. Stay tuned to our notebook for notes, quotes, and up-to-the-minute updates on Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock runs from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
02 Feb 2018
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Spring Training
Welcome back to the third day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Teams from Top Fuel to Pro Stock are back on the track looking for more data as the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com…
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Brown, Hagan, Enders post best class numbers in Thursday pre-season testing

01 Feb 2018
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Antron Brown
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown led the pack at the NHRA Nitro Spring Training on Thursday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park located outside of Phoenix. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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NHRA National Dragster season preview

NHRA National Dragster’s third issue of 2018, featuring our annual season preview, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
01 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND
NHRA National Dragster’s third issue of 2018, featuring our annual season preview, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The NHRA National Dragster staff's takes a hard look at the scenarios in…
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training Thursday Notebook

The second day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training finished with Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Erica Enders on top in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock as teams sought valuable data ahead of the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season.
01 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorspsorts Park will shift into high gear Thursday as teams in a number of classes will take to the track in pursuit of knowledge and confidence prior to the Mello Yello season opener next week in…
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Mothers Polish continues partnership with NHRA as Official Car Care Products

Mothers will extend their official sponsorship agreement with NHRA as the official car care products of NHRA. Mothers is an industry leader due to their quality-crafted formulas of premium polishes, waxes, cleaners and finish care products. 
01 Feb 2018
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Mothers
Building upon a successful partnership, Mothers will extend their official sponsorship agreement with NHRA as the official car care products of NHRA. Mothers is an industry leader due to their quality-crafted formulas of premium polishes, waxes,…
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NHRA Southern Nationals tickets on sale

Tickets for the tradition-rich NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway are on sale now for the event taking place May 4-6 in Commerce, Ga. as part of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. 
31 Jan 2018
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Atlanta
Tickets for the tradition-rich NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway are on sale now for the event taking place May 4-6 in Commerce, Ga. as part of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.  The NHRA Southern Nationals will feature the…
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Driver reactions to NHRA’s return to Virginia

31 Jan 2018
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Following the announcement of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ return to Virginia, June 8-10 for the NHRA Virgiia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, a number of drivers shared their thoughts about NHRA’s return to the Richmond area…
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WFO Radio Nitro Spring Training preview

31 Jan 2018
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WFO
Get geared up for NHRA Nitro Spring Training with guests Bobby Lagana Jr., Aaron Brooks, and Erica Enders. Jeff Foster from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway gives a four-wide track update, Tim Wilkerson and Jeff Diehl talk some smack before the…
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