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NHRA shines at annual PRI Show

NHRA’s successful 2017 season and recent growth is reflected in the success of the annual Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis.
11 Dec 2017
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Coming off a 2017 season that produced countless memorable on-track moments as well as a continued uptick in attendance and television ratings, it was not a surprise to see the NHRA booth packed during the three-day Performance Racing Industry…
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Conference Finals return to Tulsa, Bristol in 2018

The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Conference Finals will return to familiar surroundings for the 2018 season as the Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Okla., and the Eastern Conference Finals will be held at Bristol Dragway in Tennessee.
11 Dec 2017
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The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Conference Finals will return to familiar surroundings for the 2018 season as the Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Okla., and the Eastern Conference Finals will be held at…
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New NHRA Originals t-shirts feature iconic drag racing artwork

NHRA has gone through its historical archives and uncovered buried treasure. For the first time ever, we are releasing legendary artwork from our prolific drag racing past, featured on quality, comfortable shirts.
07 Dec 2017
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NHRA Originals
NHRA has gone through its historical archives and uncovered buried treasure. For the first time ever, we are releasing legendary artwork from our prolific drag racing past, featured on quality, comfortable shirts. Show off a piece of drag racing…
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Lucas Oil Products extends NHRA sponsorship agreement

Lucas Oil Products has renewed its longstanding sponsor partnership with NHRA. This multi-year agreement includes Lucas Oil’s recent decision to sign on as the title sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series opener, the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. 
07 Dec 2017
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Lucas Oil
Lucas Oil Products has renewed its longstanding sponsor partnership with NHRA. This multi-year agreement includes Lucas Oil’s recent decision to sign on as the title sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series opener, the 58th annual Lucas…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 25)

NHRA National Dragster’s final issue of 2017, featuring  our Year in Review and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
07 Dec 2017
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NHRA National Dragster’s final issue of 2017, featuring  our Year in Review and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The 2017 season was one for the history books with record-…
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Tickets on sale for 2018 Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals

Fans can get tickets for the lightning-quick Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in Topeka, Kansas.
07 Dec 2017
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Tickets for the 30th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties are on sale now to the…
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FOX Sports, NHRA set 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing broadcast schedule

FOX Sports and the National Hot Rod Association have released the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule, highlighted by live FOX broadcast network coverage of the Western Swing and the iconic U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis on Labor Day. 
07 Dec 2017
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FOX
FOX Sports and the National Hot Rod Association have released the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule, highlighted by live FOX broadcast network coverage of the Western Swing and the iconic U.S. Nationals from…
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Tickets on sale for 2018 NHRA Arizona Nationals

Fans can now purchase tickets for the second race of the NHRA Drag Racing season, the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The duel in the desert is set for Feb. 23-25 at Wild Horse Motorsports Park just outside Phoenix.
06 Dec 2017
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Phoenix Hero
Tickets for the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals are on sale now to the general public for the event…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Parade of Champions continues

06 Dec 2017
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WFO
The WFO Radio Parade of Champions continues with Troy Coughlin and Austin Williams. Pro Mod champion Troy Coughlin discusses his third championship and his decision to retire from full time driving. Lucas Oil Super Comp champion Austin Williams…
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Palmer backed by CatSpot again in 2018; Lagana to run part-time schedule

Scott Palmer will make another full-season push under the CatSpot Litter colors in 2018, while Dom Lagana will race 6-10 times in the Nitro Ninja dragster with the same sponsor.
06 Dec 2017
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Palmer Lagana
Scott Palmer, after qualifying for the Countdown to the Championship for the first time in his career, has a chance to build a streak. CatSpot Litter announced a multi-year primary sponsorship extension with Scott Palmer Racing Wednesday, taking the…
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Crampton back with Kalitta Motorsports for 2018 season

Richie Crampton will pilot the Kalitta Air Top Fuel Dragster after filling in during the back half of the 2017 campaign.
06 Dec 2017
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Richie Crampton
Richie Crampton will return to Kalitta Motorsports for the 2018 season. The Australian Top Fuel driver, who joined the team at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals last season, is set to run the full season in the Kalitta Air Top Fuel Dragster.…
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E3 Spark Plugs extends Official partnership with NHRA

E3 Spark Plugs has renewed its sponsorship agreement with NHRA, which includes their latest decision to sponsor NHRA’s Pro Mod series. As part of this multi-year agreement, E3 Spark Plugs is designated as the “Official Ignition Products of NHRA.”
06 Dec 2017
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E3
E3 Spark Plugs, manufacturer of DiamondFIRE spark plugs and performance ignition products, has renewed its sponsorship agreement with NHRA, which includes their latest decision to sponsor NHRA’s Pro Mod series. As part of this multi-year agreement,…
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NHRA All Access is the perfect holiday gift for the NHRA fan on your list

NHRA All Access is the perfect holiday gift for the drag racing fan on your list, offering live and on-demand video access to all 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events in 2018, plus coverage of NHRA’s two Hot Rod Reunion events and hours and hours of historical video. Act now and lock in at the 2017 price!
05 Dec 2017
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All Access
NHRA All Access is the perfect holiday gift for the drag racing fan on your list, offering live and on-demand video access to all 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events in 2018, plus coverage of NHRA’s two Hot Rod Reunion events and hours and…
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NHRA to allow any accepted engine/body combination in Pro Stock in 2018

In a history-making decision made at the request of the teams, NHRA will allow Pro Stock racers to run any currently approved engine combination in any currently approved body, regardless of the manufacturer, during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
04 Dec 2017
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Pro Stock
In a history-making decision made at the request of the teams, NHRA will allow Pro Stock racers to run any currently approved engine combination in any currently approved body, regardless of the manufacturer, during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag…
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Live interview with reigning Top Fuel champion Brittany Force Tuesday

2017 Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Brittany Force will be live on NHRA.com and on NHRA's Facebook page Tuesday. Head over to the NHRA Facebook page to submit a question, and then tune in at 3 p.m. Eastern to see our interview with Force. 
04 Dec 2017
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Brittany Force
2017 Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Brittany Force will be live on NHRA.com and on NHRA's Facebook page Tuesday. Head over to the  NHRA Facebook page to submit a question, and then tune in at 3 p.m. Eastern to see our interview with Force.…
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Operation Appreciation tour under way in Japan, Day 6

The final day of the 2017 Operation Appreciation tour concluded with a visit to the USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship that is the Expeditionary Strike Group’s main battle platform.
30 Nov 2017
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The final day of the 2017 Operation Appreciation tour concluded with a visit to the USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship that is the Expeditionary Strike Group’s main battle platform. Eddie Krawiec shared his thoughts about the visit…
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Newly-crowned Pro Mod world champion Coughlin announces retirement

Just a month after clinching his third Pro Mod world championship, Troy Coughlin Sr. has announced his retirement from racing in the series. 
29 Nov 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Just a month after clinching his third Pro Mod world championship, Troy Coughlin Sr. has announced his retirement from racing in the series.    A national event winner in three different eliminators -- Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Super Gas…
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Original NHRA division director Ed Eaton passes away

Ed Eaton, one of NHRA’s original division directors, died Nov. 27. Eaton was one of NHRA founder Wally Parks’ hand-picked regional supervisors in 1959, assigned to the Northeast region.
29 Nov 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ed Eaton
Ed Eaton, one of NHRA’s original division directors, died Nov. 27, from complications of pneumonia. He was 88. Eaton was one of NHRA founder Wally Parks’ hand-picked regional supervisors in 1959, assigned to the Northeast region, about as…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: John Force talks second Top Fueler

29 Nov 2017
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On this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro John Force confirms a second JFR Top Fuel dragster in a wide-ranging interview with host Joe Castello. Force also discusses JFR’s double NHRA Mello Yello Series championships, his plans for the future of JFR, the…
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Tasca Racing names Lane crew chief

Eric Lane, who served as the assistant crew chief to Rahn Tobler for Ron Capps, will be the crew chief for Bob Tasca in 2018.
28 Nov 2017
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Bob Tasca III announced Eric Lane will serve as crew chief on his Ford Performance Shelby Mustang Funny Car in 2018. The San Dimas, Calif. native, who now resides in Avon, Ind., formerly served as the assistant crew chief on the NAPA Auto Parts…
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Neff announced as crew chief of U.S. Army dragster

Don Schumacher Racing announced Mike Neff will tune the U.S. Army dragster piloted by Tony Schumacher in 2018 among other changes to its crew chief lineup.
27 Nov 2017
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Mike Neff
Accomplished tuner Mike "Zippy" Neff joins DSR as crew chief on the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster of eight-time NHRA champion Tony Schumacher. Neff had prior success at DSR winning the 2005 championship as crew chief on Gary Scelzi's Dodge Funny Çar…
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Yellow Corn announces 2018 sponsorship with Joey Gladstone

Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Joey Gladstone has announced that Yellow Corn, a Japanese clothing company that specializes in motorcycle gear and apparel, will come on board as his full-time primary sponsor for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
27 Nov 2017
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Joey Gladstone
Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Joey Gladstone has announced that Yellow Corn, a Japanese clothing company that specializes in motorcycle gear and apparel, will come on board as his full-time primary sponsor for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
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NHRA Drag Racing stars wish fans a happy Thanksgiving

The stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series join the staff at NHRA in wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to the fans and supporters of the sport.
23 Nov 2017
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 24)

NHRA National Dragster’s 24th issue of 2017, featuring Pomona coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
22 Nov 2017
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NHRA National Dragster’s 24th issue of 2017, featuring Pomona coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series raced to a thrilling conclusion at…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Parade of Champions

22 Nov 2017
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On this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, Bob Tasca III discusses Ford's return to the NHRA Mello Yello Series with his team in 2018. Tasca gives the details of the operation and teases his upcoming crew chief announcement.  The WFO Radio Parade…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals tickets on sale

Tickets for the traditional East Coast opener, the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, are on sale now for the race taking place March 15-18 at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fla.
20 Nov 2017
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Gainesville
Tickets for the traditional East Coast opener, the 49th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, are on sale now for the race taking place March 15-18 at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fla.  The tradition-rich event features the 10,…
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2017 Season Champions

20 Nov 2017
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Mello Yello | Pro Mod | Top Fuel Harley | Lucas Oil MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES TOP FUEL Brittany Force Brittany Force was crowned the second…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Sportsman champion highlights

Shawn Cowie and John Lombardo Jr. finished second in the season points battle in their respective Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes, but each driver ended the season on a winning note with victories at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.
17 Nov 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Pomona
Shawn Cowie and John Lombardo Jr. finished second in the season points battle in their respective Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes, but each driver ended the season on a winning note with victories at the Auto Club NHRA Finals…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Gas winner Steve Parsons

17 Nov 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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It was Steve Parsons who was the last man standing in Super Gas on Sunday afternoon. Driving his Corvette roadster, Parsons reached the final following a close win over Robert Naber. In the semi’s, Parsons cut a .015 light and ran 9.901 to force…
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Auto Club NHRA Finals Super Comp winner Bobby Dye Jr.

17 Nov 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bobby Dye Jr. won the Auto Club NHRA Finals in 2013, and he returned a year later to win the Fall Las Vegas event. Now, Dye is a three-time national event winner after driving to an 8.904 to 8.884 win over Tanner Theobald in the Super Comp final…
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