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Joey Gladstone injured in testing accident; Barron and Bostick also crash

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone is currently at his home in Virginia recuperating from multiple injuries suffered in a testing accident last weekend in South Carolina. Gladstone was riding a 208-mph nitrous-equipped Suzuki when the incident occurred.
13 Apr 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joey Gladstone
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone is currently at his home in Virginia recuperating from multiple injuries suffered in a testing accident last weekend in South Carolina. Gladstone was riding a 208-mph nitrous-equipped Suzuki when the…
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Jonnie Lindberg to drive new Rupert Motorsports Funny Car in Las Vegas

The Rupert Motorsports Funny Car team will debut at this weekend’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with Jonnie Lindberg behind the wheel. Three-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Nostalgia Funny Car champ Jason Rupert plans to complete his license upgrade procedures during test runs after the event.
12 Apr 2021
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Jonnie Lindberg
The Rupert Motorsports Funny Car team is set to debut at this weekend’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas with Jonnie Lindberg behind the wheel of the '17 Mustang. Three-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Nostalgia…
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Jeff Diehl ready to return and spice up Funny Car action with new sponsor

After sitting out most of 2020 due to the pandemic, Jeff Diehl Racing is returning to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2021 race season with a new sponsor: “The Real Deal Pepper Sauce.”
12 Apr 2021
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Jeff Diehl
After taking a hiatus in 2020, Jeff Diehl Racing is returning to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2021 race season.  Owner/driver Jeff Diehl and his team have not competed since last year’s Phoenix event, but they did get…
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Kindness General Contractors joins Jim Dunn Racing at the Las Vegas race

Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will continue its tradition as the annual sponsor for the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car team during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
12 Apr 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will continue its tradition as the annual sponsor for the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car team during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.  Headquartered in Southern California, KGC has job…
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Ford named presenting sponsor of NHRA YES Program

NHRA has announced Ford as a presenting sponsor of the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program. The Ford Motor Company has been a part of the NHRA YES Program for four years.
12 Apr 2021
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Ford named presenting sponsor of NHRA YES Program
NHRA has announced Ford as a presenting sponsor of the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program.   The Ford Motor Company has been a part of the NHRA YES Program for four years. Ford’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns…
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Houston live on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage include Strange Engineering, RoofTec, Summit, and Total Seal.
10 Apr 2021
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Houston
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster…
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Kimbrough, Stanfield, Emmons lead winners at Texas Sportsman Challenge

Jim Kimbrough, Greg Stanfield, and Jerry Emmons led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was action with the Texas Sportsman Challenge at Houston Raceway Park.
09 Apr 2021
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Texas Sportsman Challenge: COMP Jim Kimbrough, Pace, Fla., dragster, C/ED, 7.329, 176.63  def. Rodger Brogdon,…
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Making a Splash: Andrew Hines, Elon Werner join NHRA Insider podcast

Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Andrew Hines and public-relations specialist Elon Werner joined host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. 
09 Apr 2021
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NHRA Insider
Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Andrew Hines and public-relations specialist Elon Werner joined host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.  Werner, the vice president of Sports Publicity for the Tony Fay Agency of…
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Division 6 Mission Raceway Lucas Oil Series event postponed

NHRA officials have announced that the 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event contested at Mission Raceway Park, scheduled for June 24– 27, has been postponed due to local restrictions and border closure as a result of the pandemic.
09 Apr 2021
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Division 6
NHRA officials have announced that the 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event contested at Mission Raceway Park, scheduled for June 24– 27, has been postponed due to local restrictions and border closure as a result of the pandemic. NHRA…
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Arnold Motor Supply returns for third season with Swanson Motorsports TD

Arnold Motor Supply, a Midwest automotive parts store chain, has returned as the primary sponsor of Afton and Joe Swanson and their NHRA Top Dragster for the 2021 season.
08 Apr 2021
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Afton Swanson
Arnold Motor Supply, a Midwest automotive parts store chain, has returned as the primary sponsor of Afton and Joe Swanson and their NHRA Top Dragster for the 2021 season. The Swansons will be competing at events on the NHRA, Midwest Drag Racing…
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Flame-throwing jet dragsters will run four-wide in Las Vegas spectacle

Fans attending the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas will enjoy a spectacular thrill show as four jet dragsters will simultaneously take to the four-wide track at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in an extreme show of fire and fury.
08 Apr 2021
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Jets
Fans attending the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas will enjoy a spectacular thrill show as four jet dragsters will simultaneously take to the four-wide track at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in an extreme show of fire…
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Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis hosts first Wild Wednesday of 2021 season

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis opened its 2021 season by hosting its first Wild Wednesdays meet, allowing cars of all sizes, shapes, and performances to make a trip down the legendary Indy quarter-mile.
08 Apr 2021
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Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis hosts first Wild Wednesday
 
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NHRA legend Don Garlits will join Summit Racing livestream on Friday

NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will be joining Summit Racing for its weekly Friday livestream on Summit Racing’s Facebook and YouTube channels. 
08 Apr 2021
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Don Garlits
NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will be joining Summit Racing for its weekly Friday livestream on Summit Racing’s Facebook and YouTube channels.  You can even submit a question before or during the video Q&A for a chance to win a…
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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme excited for third strike at Mexican 1000

Drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme will once again compete in the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, April 23-30. Prudhomme will be competing in the Modified Turbo UTV class driving a Can-Am UTV with backing from MAVTV.
07 Apr 2021
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Don Prudhomme
In 2018 and 2019, drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme took to the desert to chase a dream started in the early 1970s. The Hall of Fame driver was looking to complete a race that was derailed by engine malfunctions before it even started…
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Jack Wyatt Racing announces Iron Eagle Tactical LLC as primary sponsor

Iron Eagle Tactical has become the primary sponsor of Jack Wyatt Racing’s NHRA Funny Car, which will make its 2021 debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
07 Apr 2021
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Jack Wyatt
Iron Eagle Tactical has become the primary sponsor of Jack Wyatt Racing’s NHRA Funny Car, which will make its 2021 debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston. Founded in 2010 and based in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., Iron Eagle…
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Pro Stock champ Erica Enders prepared for upcoming Las Vegas, Atlanta events

Reigning and four-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders had a rough start to the 2021 season but she's more than excited to continue the fight at the next two NHRA events in Las Vegas and Atlanta.
06 Apr 2021
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Anticipation is high as NHRA four-wide drag racing set to return in Las Vegas

For the first time in two years, four-wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing, the sport’s ultimate thrill ride, will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 16-18.
06 Apr 2021
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Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
For the first time in two years, four-wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing, the sport’s ultimate thrill ride, will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 16-18…
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Heritage Series Nostalgia Funny Cars headed into 50th Firebird Ignitor May 1-2

The oldest major drag racing event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet, returns to Firebird Raceway on May 1-2 as part of the 2021 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series. 
02 Apr 2021
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Firebird Ignitor
The oldest major drag racing event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet, returns to Firebird Raceway on May 1-2 as part of the 2021 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series.  Firebird’s…
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NHRA, Authentic Street Signs partner for man cave collection

NHRA has partnered with Authentic Street Signs to greenlight a collection of heavy-duty steel street signs and home décor that offer fans an incredible upgrade for their man caves, garages, and patios. 
02 Apr 2021
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NHRA, Authentic Street Signs partner
NHRA has partnered with Authentic Street Signs to greenlight a collection of heavy-duty steel street signs and home décor that offer fans an incredible upgrade for their man caves, garages, and patios.  Authentic Street Signs brings a…
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Lucas Oil to sponsor NHRA Southern Nationals finale at Atlanta Dragway

NHRA, Atlanta Dragway, and Lucas Oil have teamed up to announce Lucas Oil as the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. 
01 Apr 2021
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Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
NHRA, Atlanta Dragway, and Lucas Oil have teamed up to announce Lucas Oil as the title sponsor of the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.  As a longtime NHRA partner, Lucas Oil joins the finale of Atlanta Dragway. The 40th annual Lucas Oil…
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NHRA legends Don Schumacher and Connie Kalitta will duel in Vegas match

Legendary NHRA team owners Don Schumacher and Connie Kalitta will return to the Funny Car driver’s seat for a special one-race-only, winner-take-all exhibition race at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals later this month in Las Vegas.
01 Apr 2021
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Don Schumacher and Connie Kalitta
Legendary NHRA team owners Don Schumacher and Connie Kalitta will return to the driver’s seat for a special one-race-only, winner-take-all exhibition race when the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season resumes with the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA…
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Pro Stock class joins lineup at final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals

As NHRA and Atlanta Dragway gear up for the final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the two announced the addition of the Pro Stock class to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competition. 
30 Mar 2021
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Southern Nationals
As NHRA and Atlanta Dragway gear up for the final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the two announced the addition of the Pro Stock class to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competition.  After discussions between NHRA officials,…
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2021 Summit Racing Series wild card entrants selected in online drawing

Following a random drawing hosted by NHRA announcers Brian Lohnes and Alan Reinhart, the wild card positions for the upcoming Summit E.T. Racing Series Finals have been selected.
29 Mar 2021
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Summit Racing Series National Championships will return to Las Vegas

NHRA Summit E.T. Racing Series competitors will compete across the country to become one of the 32 racers to converge upon the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to compete for the Summit Racing Series National Championships.
29 Mar 2021
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Summit Racing Series
NHRA Summit E.T. Racing Series competitors will compete across the country to become one of the 32 racers to converge upon the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to compete for the Summit Racing Series National Championships. After a midseason move…
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Antron Brown delivers powerful message of friendship and inclusion

Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown was recently filmed reading a children's book as part of a partnership with the Sheltering Wings organization to prevent domestic violence.
25 Mar 2021
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NHRA and Keyscaper dial in on electronic accessories

NHRA has partnered with Keyscaper for a collection of NHRA-branded electronic accessories with a wide selection of cellphone cases, chargers, keyboards, and more.
25 Mar 2021
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Keyscaper
NHRA has partnered with Keyscaper for a collection of NHRA-branded electronic accessories. Diehard race fans will now be able to proudly show off their passion for the sport with a wide selection of cellphone cases, chargers, keyboards, and more.…
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New issue of National Dragster highlights Gatornationals, Sportsman racers

The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster, with complete coverage of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and Sportsman-racer features, is now viewable online for NHRA Members and in the mail to members around the world.
25 Mar 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Sportsman winner Brandon Miller

24 Mar 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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On the way to his first win in the Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers class, Brandon Miller defeated his father, David, and then he went on to stop Derrick Brown in the final. Miller finished the job with a nearly flawless 7.091…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Dragster winner Jeff Strickland

24 Mar 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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The Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers class featured a load of top-tier talent, including world champion Jeff Strickland, who won his 18th career title following a final-round win against reigning champion Anthony Bertozzi. Both…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Gas winner Jonathan Anderson

24 Mar 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jonathan Anderson now has a pair of Gatornationals trophies to show off after winning the Super Gas class for the second straight year. The past Division 2 champ gave up a lead at the start to Larry Bernhausen but rallied to win, 9.924 to a 9.…
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