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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Comp winner Craig Anderson

25 Oct 2017
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Craig Anderson won his home event when he claimed the Super Comp win against Ryan Herem, who was also a finalist in St. Louis. Anderson got the early lead and held on for the holeshot win, 8.922 to 8.912. The Waxahachie, Texas, native now has eight…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Stock winner Thomas Marlow

25 Oct 2017
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Slate Cummings missed his shot for a double up when he lost in the Stock semifinal. Cummings lost to Thomas Marlow, who went on to beat Jeff Lopez in the final. In a classic battle of new-era muscle cars, Marlow drove his Cobra Jet Mustang to a win…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Stock winner Slate Cummings

25 Oct 2017
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Slate Cummings now has nine national event wins in his career, including four in the Super Stock class. Following his win in St. Louis, Cummings’ Moser Engineering-backed GT/DA Cavalier has now gone 12 straight rounds without a loss at national…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Comp winner Clint Neff

25 Oct 2017
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While David Rampy was busy wrapping up the Comp national championship at the Division 2 event in Reynolds, Ga., Clint Neff was busy winning in Dallas. Neff wheeled his K/AA ’32 Bantam roadster to a final-round win over Will Hatcher’s swift six-…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon

25 Oct 2017
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In a season that has included six runner-up finishes, Doug Gordon broke through for his first Top Alcohol Funny Car title of the year when he stopped Annie Whiteley in the sport’s quickest side-by-side race, 5.376 to 5.382. Gordon got steadily…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Todd Bruce

25 Oct 2017
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There were 27 alcohol dragsters competing for just 16 spots, and the bump was a record 5.349. Todd Bruce began the drive to his first win from the No. 11 spot and defeated Jackie Fricke, Spencer Massey, and former national champ Chris Demke before…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Sportsman champion highlights

In what was arguably the best race of the season for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors, Todd Bruce and Doug Gordon emerged as the champions of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas.
25 Oct 2017
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Doug Gordon
In what was arguably the best race of the season for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car competitors, Todd Bruce and Doug Gordon emerged as the champions of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Dallas. Bruce and Gordon were joined by…
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Johnson seeking final big moment in Pro Stock career

Allen Johnson hopes to wrap up his outstanding Pro Stock career on a high note, starting with the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
25 Oct 2017
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Allen Johnson
Only two events remain in Allen Johnson’s standout career and the Pro Stock veteran is determined to go out with a bang. While that may not mean a second career world championship, a late-season victory would certainly provide a worthy consolation…
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WFO Radio NHRA Toyota Nationals preview

25 Oct 2017
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Vegas baby! Get ready for the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas with Clay Millican, Bob Wilber, and NHRA National Dragster’s Jacob Sundstrom. Doug Gordon and Slate Cummings talk about winning at the Texas Motorplex. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host…
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Daniels, White, and Strickland lead winner's list at Rockingham Dragway

Randy Daniels, Brandon White, and Jeff Strickland led the list of winners as Rockingham Dragway hosted the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division.
24 Oct 2017
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Division 2
Preview | Friday | Saturday ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing at Rockingham Dragway, a handful of home state…
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Todd ready for big finish to first Funny Car season at NHRA Toyota Nationals

Countdown to the Championship struggles aside, J.R. Todd hopes to wrap up his first season in a Funny Car on a high note.
24 Oct 2017
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J.R. Todd
In his first year competing in Funny Car, J.R. Todd has managed to carve out a handful of big moments, winning a pair of races, including the prestigious race in Indy, and qualifying for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the…
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Pritchett looks to wrap up 2017 season on a high note

Leah Pritchett hopes to add to her career-best four victories as the NHRA tour moves to Las Vegas for NHRA Toyota Nationals.
23 Oct 2017
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Leah Pritchett
After winning four times and advancing to six final rounds during the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Leah Pritchett could have been content in what has already been a standout year. But the Top Fuel star wants to end the year in…
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NHRA stars to participate in Las Vegas Fanfest Thursday night on Fremont Street

NHRA fansattending this weekend’s NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are going to want to be on Fremont Street Thursday night. That’s where more than two dozen of the NHRA’s top stars will be attending NHRA Fanfest to sign autographs and promote the event
23 Oct 2017
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Las Vegas
Fans of the NHRA attending this weekend’s NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway are going to want to be on Fremont Street Thursday night. That’s where more than two dozen of the NHRA’s top stars will be attending NHRA…
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Tucker to run Gray Motorsports Camaro in Las Vegas

Shane Tucker will drive for Gray Motorsports at the NHRA Toyota Nationals, the Pro Stock driver announced.
23 Oct 2017
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Shane Tucker
Pro Stock standout Shane Tucker announced today that he will be taking the wheel of a Gray Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro next weekend at the 17th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Shane Gray-owned Camaro was…
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No Mercy Racing Funny Car to debut at NHRA Toyota Nationals 

The No Mercy Funny Car team will make its NHRA national event debut at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas. Tim Gibbons will drive the NMR Dodge Charger, which will be tuned by veteran Johnny West.
20 Oct 2017
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No Mercy
The No Mercy Funny Car team will make its NHRA national event debut at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas.  Tim Gibbons will drive the NMR Dodge Charger this weekend as regular driver Chris Bennett will continue pursuing his license…
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Two-time Top Sportsman champ Barker discusses title-winning season

Jeffrey Barker joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his second Racing RVs Top Sportsman championship. 
19 Oct 2017
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Jeffrey Barker joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his second Racing RVs Top Sportsman championship.  Barker scored the first NHRA Top Sportsman championship two…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Edition

18 Oct 2017
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WFO
Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Edition featuring Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Jason Line, and Eddie Krawiec. Plus, Steve Torrence after his horrific crash, Jimmy Prock, John Force, and Marvin Rodak. NHRA’s…
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Seven rookie candidates eligible for 2017 Auto Club Road to the Future Award

Seven rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories were announced by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible candidates for the 2017 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award.
18 Oct 2017
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AAA
Seven rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, were announced by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible…
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Young wins the battle, Murphy the war at California Hot Rod Reunion

The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California wrapped up the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series season at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Jim Young won in Nostalgia Top Fuel, but runner-up Jim Murphy was crowned the Top Fuel champion by winning in the semifinals. Nostalgia Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Bobby Cottrell took home the event Wally while Ryan Hodgson won the championship.
17 Oct 2017
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CHRR
Preview | Friday | Saturday The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California wrapped up the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series season Sunday at Auto…
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Samsel, Bogolo, and Galbraith win at Gateway's All-American Hot Rod Showdown

Robin Samsel, Tony Bogolo, and Troy Galbraith led the list of winners as Gateway Motorsports Park hosted the annual All-American Hot Rod Showdown and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
17 Oct 2017
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Division 3
Preview | Friday The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series All American Hot Rod Showdown was completed this weekend at Gateway Motorsports Park with Robin Samsel, Tony Bogolo, and Troy…
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Bruce, Gordon, Marlow go big in Texas

Todd Bruce, Doug Gordon, and Thomas Marlow all scored final-round victories Sunday evening during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
16 Oct 2017
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Dallas
Todd Bruce, Doug Gordon, and Thomas Marlow all scored final-round victories Sunday evening during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Bruce, of Horace, N.D., pulled the upset in Top Alcohol Dragster final round as he attained the…
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Points leader Torrence rebounds from second-round wreck for semifinal finish

Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence emerged unhurt after a wild crash in a winning second-round race at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with Richie Crampton. Torrence and team put together a backup car but fell in the semifinals.
15 Oct 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Torrence Hero
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence rode out a wild crash in a winning second-round race at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with Richie Crampton. Torrence was ahead of Crampton when the car went out of control, hit the left wall, then caromed…
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Catch final qualifying from AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals live on NHRA.com

The final qualifying session from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals is live on NHRA.com and FOX Sports Go.
14 Oct 2017
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FOX
The final qualifying session from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals is live on NHRA.com and FOX Sports Go. Catch all of the action, from Pro Stock Motorcycle through the nitro classes as teams battle for a spot in Sunday’s fields. No cable…
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Parker takes victory in Redemption exhibition at AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

Chuck Parker collected the event victory in the Redemption series exhibition eliminator, which features a wide variety of no-prep-style cars, during Friday qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. 
13 Oct 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Redemption
Chuck Parker collected the event victory in the Redemption series exhibition eliminator, which features a wide variety of no-prep-style cars, during Friday qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.  The Redemption…
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2013 Top Fuel champion Langdon will move to Funny Car class in 2018

2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move with him and back his Toyota Camry Funny Car. 
13 Oct 2017
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Shawn Langdon
Kalitta Motorsports has announced that 2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 21)

NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2017, featuring Reading and St. Louis coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
12 Oct 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2017, featuring Reading and St. Louis coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The Countdown to the Championship is midway…
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Torrence, Capps, Butner, Krawiec are Tricky Tipster's favorites for Dallas wins

Points leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle), along with Pro Stock's Bo Butner are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's picks to win the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
12 Oct 2017
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 Tipster.…
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Free mammograms for the fans program to continue at Dallas, Las Vegas events

Alexis DeJoria Racing’s annual "Free Mammograms for the Fans" program has provided more than 440 free mammography screenings since 2013. Now in its fifth year, the program is on track to reach a major milestone in 2017: 500 free screenings.
11 Oct 2017
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Mammovan
Alexis DeJoria Racing’s annual "Free Mammograms for the Fans" program has provided more than 440 free mammography screenings since 2013. Now in its fifth year, the program is on track to reach a major milestone in 2017: 500 free screenings.…
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McGaha recalls fond memories ahead of AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the Texas Motorplex opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility.
11 Oct 2017
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Chris McGaha
Racing at Texas Motorplex means a great deal to Pro Stock’s Chris McGaha. The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the track opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Torrence, Meyer, Gaydosh

11 Oct 2017
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WFO
This week Steve Torrence, Billy Meyer, John Gaydosh, and Jeff Diehl stop by WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello discuss the eight-car fields in Pro Stock and preview the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals. Castello takes…
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