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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 17)

NHRA National Dragster’s 17th issue of 2017, featuring Sonoma and Seattle coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
21 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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LE Tonglet on National Dragster cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 17th issue of 2017, featuring Sonoma and Seattle coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. LE Tonglet continued his reign of terror in Pro Stock…
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Ashley, Lindberg take top honors; Line, Heath, Fischer score first wins in Brainerd

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full effect as Justin Ashley, Johan Lindberg, Ben Line, Brian Heath, and Brian Fischer reeled in victories Sunday evening during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
21 Aug 2017
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Brainerd
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full effect as Justin Ashley, Johan Lindberg, Ben Line, Brian Heath, and Brian Fischer reeled in victories Sunday evening during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. In their first…
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Three Top Fuel, five Funny Car drivers vie for Traxxas Nitro Shootout fan votes

Only one spot remains available for Top Fuel and Funny Car racers in their respective categories in the lucrative NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields taking place at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Those two positions will be determined in the next 10 days by NHRA fan votes and a pair of lottery-style drawings.
20 Aug 2017
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Traxxas
Only one spot remains available for Top Fuel and Funny Car racers in their respective categories in the lucrative NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields taking place at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Those two positions will be determined in…
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Traxxas Nitro Shootout Fan Vote Official Rules

18 Aug 2017
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Voting starts Sunday, Aug. 20 at 7:00 pm ET time and voting ends Tuesday, August 29th at 9AM ET. One vote per person. Must have a Facebook account/I.D. to Vote. One vote per Facebook I.D. Duplicate Votes from the same Facebook I.D.…
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Page, Cox, Hill lead winners list at Cecil County's Northeast Shootout

Dan Page, DJ Cox Jr., and Calvin Hill led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast division competed at Cecil County Dragway for the Northeast Shootout.
18 Aug 2017
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Division 1
Preview | Saturday RISING SUN, Md. – Dan Page and DJ Cox Jr. took home the wins along with brothers Brian and Mike Sawyer at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Cecil County Dragway. Page,…
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Two-time world champ Smith expects to keep torrid pace at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

After missing the field in Englishtown, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith has been on an impressive run, advancing to three finals and qualifying No. 1 twice in the past four races. He hopes to continue that hot streak this weekend in Brainerd.
17 Aug 2017
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Matt Smith
After not qualifying five races ago, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith has come remarkably far in a short time. The only thing left for him is to break through for his first victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
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Tricky Tipster picks Torrence, Brown as Top Fuel co-favorites; Hight, Butner, Tonglet also top Brainerd rankings

Steve Torrence and Antron Brown have been waging quite a battle on the dragstrip lately, and NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster took notice, naming them co-favorites for this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock), and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) top the rankings in their classes.
17 Aug 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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Sanford joins with K1 Speed for Indy nitro debut

Top Fuel rookie Ashley Sanford has signed K1 Speed go-karting centers as she prepares for her Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals debut in the Lagana Bros. Nitro Ninja dragster.
17 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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In preparation for her Top Fuel debut at the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Ashley Sanford has signed popular indoor go-kart facility K1 Speed as a marketing partner for the event. Sanford will be driving the Lagana Brothers’…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Don Sefton

16 Aug 2017
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Nearly a decade after winning Super Comp at the 2008 Seattle race, Don Sefton returned for an encore performance by winning in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs. Paired with Bryan Warr in the final, Sefton picked up the win with a slowing 7.239…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Andy Morris

16 Aug 2017
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Yet another first-time national event champ was Andy Morris, who claimed victory in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs. Morris won the final round after opponent Kyle Seipel fouled by one-thousandth of a second. Earlier in the event, Morris drove…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Tom Brown

16 Aug 2017
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The Super Street final was decided on the starting line when Larry Miner fouled by .014-second, sending Tom Brown to his first national event title. Brown never strayed far from the 10.90 index in his wins against Allan Macham, Steve Beggerly, and…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Dan Davis

16 Aug 2017
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The Super Gas final was also a very competitive battle with Dan Davis collecting his first national event title at the expense of Gene Kelly. Davis, in his ’95 Ford Probe, gained a slight lead at the start, .017 to .025, then held on for the win, 9.…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Randy Beck

16 Aug 2017
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Randy Beck’s first national event win in Super Comp was the result of a very solid driving performance that included a narrow win over Greg Taylor in the final round. In one of the best races of the day, Beck, the son of two-time NHRA Top Fuel champ…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Stock winner Jody Lang

16 Aug 2017
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Jody Lang’s mini version of the Western Swing was especially productive because he backed up his Sonoma Super Stock victory with a Stock win in Seattle. Lang scored career win No. 28 when he defeated Justin Lamb in a competitive final. Driving his…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Jeff Lane

16 Aug 2017
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Jeff Lane has now won 11 NHRA national events, including six at his home track, Pacific Raceways, after claiming the Super Stock title over Justin Lamb. Driving the Cobalt that is normally raced by his son, Cody, Lane scored a critical quarterfinal…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Comp winner Brian Hyerstay

16 Aug 2017
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Brian Hyerstay, in his tiny four-cylinder powered G/Dragster, knocked off local racer Ryan Warter in the Comp final. Hyerstay was ahead by a comfortable margin after a five-hundredths starting-line advantage and kept his foot in the throttle to…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Jay Payne

16 Aug 2017
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California-based racers Jay Payne and Steve Gasparrelli dueled in the final round of Top Alcohol Funny Car. Payne, with the help of crew chief and reigning class champ Jonnie Lindberg, powered to a 5.526 to take the victory over Gasparrelli’s 5.646…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Kim Parker

16 Aug 2017
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Appearing in her first national event final, Kim Parker faced the toughest competition in the class in reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Joey Severance. Parker posted a 5.748 for the Top Alcohol Dragster victory after Severance…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Sportsman champion highlights

Kim Parker and Jay Payne collected wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the NHRA Northwest Nationals, but the real star of the show was homestate racer Jody Lang, who won for the second week in a row when he claimed the Stock title.
16 Aug 2017
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Jay Payne and family in winner's circle
Kim Parker and Jay Payne collected wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the NHRA Northwest Nationals, but the real star of the show was homestate racer Jody Lang, who won for the second week in a row when he…
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Butner looking to build on standout season in Brainerd

It has already been a banner NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season for Bo Butner, but as the spotlight grows and the season closes in on its most important stretch, Butner has no plans of slowing down.
16 Aug 2017
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Bo Butner
It has already been a banner NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season for Bo Butner. The Pro Stock driver has enjoyed a breakout year with three wins and the points lead heading to this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International…
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Wilkerson ready to get back on track in Brainerd

In a matter of back-to-back races veteran driver Tim Wilkerson experienced just how fine a line there is between success and disappointment in the loaded NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car class. 
16 Aug 2017
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Wilkerson
In a matter of back-to-back races veteran driver Tim Wilkerson experienced just how fine a line there is between success and disappointment in the loaded NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car class.  Wilkerson went to his second…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals preview

16 Aug 2017
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Get ready for The Zoo! NHRA Countdown hopefuls Scott Palmer, Jim Campbell, and Joey Gladstone get ready for the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd, NHRA National Dragster’s Kevin McKenna breaks down the Lucas Oil Championship races. NHRA’s Alan…
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Cowie, Westerfield take NHRA Lucas Oil Series wins at Pacific Raceways

Shawn Cowie and Shane Westerfield won in the alcohol classes as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event presented by Les Schwab Tires took place at Pacific Raceways.
14 Aug 2017
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Division 6
Preview | Friday | Saturday KENT, Wash. - Shawn Cowie, Shane Westerfield, and Jeff Lane led the winner’s circle this past weekend during the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
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Gary Poppins Snacks to sponsor Megan Meyer in Brainerd

Top Alcohol Dragster racer Megan Meyer will receive backing from gourmet popcorn manufacturer Gary Poppins Snacks at this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Braienrd, Minn.
14 Aug 2017
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Megan Meyer
With a recent national event win in Chicago added to her three Divisional wins this season, Top Alcohol Dragster racer Megan Meyer is currently in first place in NHRA’s Central Region, and third place in the overall NHRA Lucas Oil National…
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Top Fuel veteran McMillen has eyes on Countdown berth

After racing to his second career runner-up finish, Top Fuel veteran Terry McMillen is closer than ever to his first-ever appearance in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
14 Aug 2017
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McMillen
After racing to his second career runner-up finish, Top Fuel veteran Terry McMillen is closer than ever to his first-ever appearance in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. It also means the next two races,…
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Hatcher named NHRA Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications

14 Aug 2017
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Hatcher
Jessica Hatcher, an experienced public relations executive with deep family ties to NHRA racing, has been named senior director of public relations and communications.   In her new role with NHRA, Hatcher will lead and create the strategic…
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Anderson looks to get back in winner's circle in Brainerd

Greg Anderson has two Wallys this year, but a trip to the winner's circle would be even sweeter for the former champ in front of family and friends at home.
14 Aug 2017
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Anderson
Brainerd International Raceway is the first track Greg Anderson ever went to and returning there each year for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place Aug. 17-20, is something the Duluth, Minn., native always enjoys. But heading there in the…
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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bart Smith

11 Aug 2017
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After a tough start to the 2017 season in Pacific Division competition, former drag boat racer Bart Smith picked the right time to get over the hump and collect his first win in the Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class after final-round…
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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Dragster winner Paul Nero

11 Aug 2017
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Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs winner Paul Nero didn’t leave much room for opponent Jeff Havens in the final round with a package that featured a .010 light and a 6.708 on his 6.70 dial. Nero’s consistency helped him survive a couple of close…
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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Street winner Chris Borges

11 Aug 2017
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Evan Kowalski winning his first national event title in 10 starts was impressive, but then there was Super Street champ Chris Borges, who won in his national event debut. Racing in the “big show” for the first time, Borges topped Matt Blodgett in…
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