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C. Force, McMillen win NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout fan vote lottery

Courtney Force and Terry McMillen will race in the Traxxas Nitro Shootout after winning the fan vote lottery. Force won the race within a race in 2016, while McMillen is racing in the competition for the second time.
30 Aug 2017
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Traxxas Hero
Courtney Force and Terry McMillen secured the No. 8 positions in the NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout following a special lottery drawing held today during a press conference in downtown Indianapolis to preview the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals…
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J&A Service Pro Mod field geared up for return at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the return of the J&A Service Pro Mod at the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. 
29 Aug 2017
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NHRA announcer Brian Lohnes joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the return of the J&A Service Pro Mod at the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S.  Nationals.  Bloom and…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Brian Heath

29 Aug 2017
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Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs champ Brian Heath made the trip to Brainerd from his home in Texas and worked his way to the final with wins against Doug Woody, low qualifier Paul Pittman, and Larry Demers. In the final, Heath drove his Camaro…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Bob Fischer

29 Aug 2017
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Bob Fischer collected his first title in the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class after stopping Michael Kritzky in the final. The Top Dragster class typically offers some of the best racing in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, and this…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Jim Davis

29 Aug 2017
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There were a number of first-time winners in Brainerd, including Super Gas champ Jim Davis, who wheeled his Sea Foam ’92 Camaro to a win against Ken Griffiths in the final. Davis gave up a slim lead but prevailed in a close 9.917 to 9.995 decision.…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Trevor Larson

29 Aug 2017
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The Super Comp final featured Trevor Larson and Jeremy Demers, two of the most accomplished racers in Division 5. Larson won the close double-breakout final with an 8.891 to Demers’ 8.886. Larson was also quicker off the starting line by three-…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Stock winner Ben Line

29 Aug 2017
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Ben Line became the third member of his family to win an NHRA national event title, joining his older brothers, three-time Pro Stock champion Jason and Lance, after claiming the Brainerd Stock title. Line opened eliminations with a win against his…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Eric Bell

29 Aug 2017
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The same drive and discipline that helped Eric Bell overcome long odds to reach the big leagues has helped him become a competitive Super Stock racer. After several near misses, Bell collected his first NHRA national event title in Brainerd after…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Johan Lindberg

29 Aug 2017
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After getting married in his native Sweden a week earlier, Johan Lindberg and his new bride, Coco, began their honeymoon in Brainerd, and the former FIA European champ left with a Wally in Top Alcohol Funny Car as a wedding present. Driving the same…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Justin Ashley

29 Aug 2017
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Rookie driver Justin Ashley, who won his first race earlier this season in Gainesville, picked up a second Wally when he drove the Meyer family dragster to a final-round win in Top Alcohol Dragster over Gord Gingles. Ashley made his best run of…
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NHRA presents “Pro Stock Battle of the Burnouts: Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em”

Pro Stock drivers will have the opportunity to heat up the track for fans this week at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The “Pro Stock Battle of the Burnouts: Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em” is a burnout challenge taking place during the five Pro Stock qualifying sessions at the event. 
29 Aug 2017
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Pro Stock drivers will have the opportunity to heat up the track for fans this week at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The “Pro Stock Battle of the Burnouts: Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em” is a burnout challenge taking place…
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McMillen, Courtney Force top Traxxas Nitro Shootout fan vote totals

Top Fuel racer Terry McMillen and defending NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout Funny Car champion Courtney Force are the winners of the fan vote of Traxxas Nitro Shootout that concluded Tuesday.
29 Aug 2017
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Top Fuel racer Terry McMillen and defending NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout Funny Car champion Courtney Force are the winners of the fan vote of Traxxas Nitro Shootout that concluded Tuesday. McMillen’s fan base granted him 55 percent of the Top Fuel…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sportsman champion highlights

Justin Ashley and Johan Lindberg won titles in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, while former Major League Baseball player Eric Bell earned his first national event win in the Super Stock class.
29 Aug 2017
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Johan Lindberg winner's circle
Justin Ashley and Johan Lindberg won titles in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, while former Major League Baseball player Eric Bell earned his first national event win in…
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Mopar Hemi Challenge returns to Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

The Mopar Hemi Challenge is set to return for its 17th consecutive season at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, where Mopar-powered Super Stock/Automatic-Hemi (SS/AH) Sportsman class competitors will go head-to-head.
28 Aug 2017
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Hemi Challenge
The Mopar Hemi Challenge is set to return for its 17th consecutive season at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Brownsburg, Ind., Aug. 30-Sept. 4. Mopar-powered Super Stock/Automatic-Hemi (SS/AH) Sportsman class competitors will…
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Schumacher looks to repeat Indy success

Tony Schumacher hopes to repeat his 2016 Indy success, when he won both the race and the Traxxas Nitro Shootout, at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals this year.
28 Aug 2017
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Tony Schumacher
While Tony Schumacher has always enjoyed considerable success at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the eight-time Top Fuel world champion took that success to new heights a season ago at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Fan Fest set for August 30

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Fan Fest, the traditional event kick off for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, will take place Wednesday, Aug. 30, in downtown Indianapolis at 11 a.m.
28 Aug 2017
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Fanfest
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Fan Fest, the traditional event kick off for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, will take place Wednesday, Aug. 30, in downtown Indianapolis at 11 a.m. This event will celebrate the start of…
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Crampton named driver of SealMaster Top Fuel dragster

Richie Crampton will take over driving duties of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster for the remainder of the 2017 season. Crampton earned the Auto Club Road to the Future Award in 2015.
28 Aug 2017
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Richie Crampton
Kalitta Motorsports named former Rookie of the Year and U.S. Nationals champion Richie Crampton the driver of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster. He will begin his tenure for Kalitta Motorsports at the historic U.S. Nationals and will remain in the…
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Winning Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals as important as ever for Force

Even before he came the most successful racer in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, John Force knew the importance of wining the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2017
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John Force
Even before he came the most successful racer in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, John Force knew the importance of wining the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Force has put together a legendary career, with 16 world championships…
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Top Fuel rookie Coughlin Jr. resigns his position at Kalitta Motorsports

Troy Coughlin Jr. has removed himself from the seat of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster, citing a desire to get more experience in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks. The third-generation driver has been racing the Kalitta Motorsports entry for the first 17 races of the 2017 season.
26 Aug 2017
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TJ
Troy Coughlin Jr. has removed himself from the seat of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster, citing a desire to get more experience in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks. The third-generation driver has been racing the Kalitta Motorsports entry for the…
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Beckman, Schumacher lead final day of Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals test

Jack Beckman led the Funny Car category during the second and final day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Tony Schumacher improved upon his time from Wednesday to lead Top Fuel.
24 Aug 2017
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Jack Beckman
Jack Beckman led the Funny Car category during the second and final day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Tony Schumacher improved upon his time from Wednesday to lead Top Fuel. …
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Thursday's Indy testing notebook

NHRA's nitro stars hit the track again at Lucas Oil Raceway for a second day of testing ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Follow along with our live coverage.
24 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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On Wednesday, NHRA pros combined to make nearly 100 runs down Lucas Oil Raceway as part of a two-day test ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. After a marathon 11-hour day, the quickest time slips went to Tony Schumacher (3.702) and…
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Schumacher leads Top Fuel Testing for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

23 Aug 2017
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Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher led the Top Fuel category on Wednesday during the first of two days of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Defending Funny Car event winner Matt Hagan led the Funny Car class…
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Elrod looks to defend Moser Sportsman Shootout title

The NHRA North Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place on Saturday, August 26, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.  Jacob Elrod is looking to defend his title.
23 Aug 2017
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Moser
The NHRA North Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place on Saturday, August 26, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.  Jacob Elrod is looking to…
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Second four-wide event added to 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Series schedule

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will add a second four-wide racing event in 2018, when the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals goes four-wide at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, April 6-8.
23 Aug 2017
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Four-Wide
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will add a second four-wide racing event in 2018, in April at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, when the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals joins the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, held annually since 2010 at…
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Wednesday's Indy testing notebook

NHRA's best pro teams hit the track at Lucas Oil Raceway for two days of testing ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Follow along with our live coverage.
23 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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With a week off between the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd and the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, NHRA pros descended on Lucas Oil Raceway for two-days of testing. The combination picture-perfect weather and a freshly prepped and…
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WFO Radio Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Winners Edition

23 Aug 2017
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WFO Radio’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuresLeah Pritchett and assistant crew chief Joe Barlam, Alexis DeJoria with co-crew chief Nicky Boninfante, Tanner Gray and a special guest, Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Jerry Savoie, Top…
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Pritchett and Enders add star power to the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown

NHRA Mello Yello Series drivers Leah Pritchett and Erica Enders will take part in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
23 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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As if the lure of heads-up competition between stock appearing 170-mph Chevy, Dodge, and Ford modern muscle cars wasn’t enough, the upcoming School of Automotive Machinists and Technology and Factory Stock Showdown will have plenty of star power…
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Tedesco, Drew lead winner's list at Beech Bend Raceway Park

Mia Tedesco and Ray Drew topped the list of winners as Beech Bend Raceway Park hosted the second-to-last race in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division.
22 Aug 2017
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Division 3
Preview | Friday | Saturday Mia Tedesco and Ray Drew raced to victory at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.…
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Top teams will test at Indy prior to Big Go; catch the action on NHRA All Access

Race teams will gear up for The World’s Biggest Drag Race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, with a two-day test session, Aug. 23-24, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The test session will be broadcast live both days on NHRA All Access and is free to all subscribers or available as an a la carte purchase for non-subscribers or as a bundle deal for the test session and the event.
22 Aug 2017
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Indy
Race teams will gear up for The World’s Biggest Drag Race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, with a two-day test session, Aug. 23-24, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The test session will be broadcast live both days on NHRA All Access…
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Rookie Report Card after Brainerd

A look at the stats of the 2017 rookie class through the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, race 17 of 24 (nine of 16 for Pro Stock Motorcycle) on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
22 Aug 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
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Rookie Report Card
Pro Stock rookie sensation Tanner Gray continued to pull away from the rest of the competition in the battle for this year's Auto Club Road to the Future Award. Gray, the prohibitive favorite for the honor that recognizes the season's top…
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