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Dodd, Pitt, and Emmons collect wins at Division 4 season finale in Noble

Sean Dodd, Jacob Pitt, and Gary Emmons, collected wins at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Noble, Okla.
09 Oct 2020
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Division 4
  The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Sean Dodd, Double Oak, Texas, '08 Cobalt, C/…
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Midwest Nationals Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle racing will finish at FallNats

Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will be completed during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
09 Oct 2020
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Erica Enders
Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will be completed during qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Action was halted midway through the second round of Pro…
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Mozeris, Hahn win at completion of Wild Horse Pass doubleheader event

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division completed a doubleheader event Sunday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
08 Oct 2020
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Division 7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Joe Mozeris, Phoenix, Ariz., '13 dragster, B/ED, 6.924,…
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Three-time Pro Mod world champ Rickie Smith eyes late-season surge in Houston

Rickie Smith has raced just twice during the 2020 season and already has one win, and the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil, Oct. 23-25 at Houston Raceway Park, gives him an opportunity to continue his late-season surge.
08 Oct 2020
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Rickie Smith
Rickie Smith has raced just twice during the 2020 season in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, but it didn’t take long for the three-time world champion to have an impact. The savvy veteran won the…
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Hagan, Pruett, Enders, Hines look to Houston to solidify championship bids

Matt Hagan has captured two NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world championships and now he and several others have their sights set on titles headed to a pivotal stop during the 2020 season, the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.
08 Oct 2020
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Matt Hagan
Throughout his standout Funny Car career, Matt Hagan has consistently been in the hunt for a NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series world championship. He’s captured two of them and now has his sights set on a third headed to a pivotal stop during…
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2020 NHRA schedule adds championship implications to Houston event

The positioning of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 23-25 as the second-to-last professional event of the revised 2020 season will likely turn Houston Raceway Park into drag racing's title town for the first time in history.
08 Oct 2020
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Houston
The positioning of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil as the second-to-last professional event of the revised 2020 season will likely turn Houston Raceway Park into drag racing's title town for the first time in…
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Five racers earn National Championship berths at Division 7 Summit Finals

David Myhre, Robert Glass, Udo Richter, Rob Vigesaa (wild card), and Tom Medlin will represent Division 7 at the Summit National Championships in Las Vegas.
07 Oct 2020
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Division 7
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Pacific Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO David Myhre, Sheridan, Calif., '15 Racetech, 7.461, 178.00  def. Keith Winters, Las Vegas, Nev.,…
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St. Louis Pro Mod, Factory Stock to be completed at Houston national event

Pro Mod and NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will now be contested at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park Oct. 23-25.
06 Oct 2020
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Pro Mod
E3 Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service and the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown competition from the weather-hampered Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis will now be contested at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Spring…
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NHRA releases 22-race NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series 2021 schedule

NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, launching with the 52nd annual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on March 12-14.
06 Oct 2020
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Camping World
NHRA officials have announced a 22-race 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule. Details on Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying days as well as special exhibitions and specialty series that compete at…
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Tony Schumacher named Texas Motorplex Legend at upcoming FallNationals

Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the Texas Motorplex, has been named a Texas Motorplex Legend. Schumcher won his first NHRA Top Fuel event at the track in 1999, his first of six wins at the Texas supertrack,
06 Oct 2020
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Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher, the winningest Top Fuel driver in the history of the Texas Motorplex, has been named a Texas Motorplex Legend. The award, which was first presented last year, will be presented to Schumacher during the opening ceremonies of the 35th…
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Clint Neff leads Monday winners at NHRA Midwest Nationals Sportsman conclusion

Lucas Oil Sportsman eliminations from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil concluded Monday at World Wide Technology Raceway with Clint Neff, Marion Stephenson, Kyle Rizzoli, Christopher Dodd, Ryan Siffring, and Patrick Forster collecting wins.
05 Oct 2020
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Clint Neff
Lucas Oil Sportsman eliminations from the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil concluded Monday at World Wide Technology Raceway with Clint Neff, Marion Stephenson, Kyle Rizzoli, Christopher Dodd, Ryan Siffring, and…
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NHRA and Wicked Quick partner for high-speed apparel collection

NHRA has partnered with Wicked Quick for a collection of high-graphic NHRA t-shirts that deliver an aggressive, visual take on speed.
05 Oct 2020
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Wicked Quick
NHRA has partnered with Wicked Quick for a collection of high-graphic NHRA t-shirts that deliver an aggressive, visual take on speed. The licensing partnership was secured by JRL Group, NHRA’s licensing agency. The partnership brings a sense of…
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Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Mod, Factory Stock, Sportsman action halted

Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials have postponed the conclusion of racing in the Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Factory Stock classes, as well as the balance of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing, at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil
04 Oct 2020
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Matt Hartford
Due to a unique combination of cold temperatures and wind direction, NHRA officials have postponed the conclusion of racing in the Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Factory Stock classes, as well as the balance of Lucas…
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Alexis DeJoria walks away after Funny Car body blows off at Midwest Nationals

During the second round of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria's Funny Car body blew off. DeJoria exited the car under her own power.
04 Oct 2020
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Alexis DeJoria walks away after Funny Car crash at Midwest Nationals
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
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Leah Pruett walks away after Top Fuel crash at Midwest Nationals

During the second round of eliminations at the MoparExpress Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett’s 2020 dragster broke off and became airborne before coming to a rest. Pruett exited the car under her own power.
04 Oct 2020
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Leah Pruett Top Fuel Crash
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
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Camping World enters multi-year deal as NHRA pro series sponsor

Camping World, the nation’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the NHRA to become the sponsor of its premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series.
04 Oct 2020
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camping World
Camping World, the nation’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body to become the sponsor of NHRA’s premier professional series,…
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Kenny Delco walks away from wild first-round crash at Midwest Nationals

During the first round of eliminations at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Madison, Ill., Pro Stock driver Kenny Delco’s 2016 Chevrolet Camaro crossed the centerline then made contact with the wall and rolled, before coming to a rest. Delco exited the car under his own power.
04 Oct 2020
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Local racers shine at King of the Arch exhibition at NHRA Midwest Nationals

On Friday of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals, weekly bracket-racing competitors from World Wide Technology Raceway competed for the “King of the Arch” trophy. 
04 Oct 2020
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King of the Arch
When it comes to drag racing, it’s all in the family for the Ratulowskis. Dad John, 51, and sons Danny 25 and Mike 22, whose home track is World Wide Technology Raceway, can be found nearly every weekend at some dragstrip in the Midwest. On…
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Sunday Preview: Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil

After a wild night of winner-take-all qualifying efforts and a Pro Stock qualifying order dictated by points standings, the order is set for race day.
04 Oct 2020
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Leah Pruett Top Fuel Round 1 Midwest Nationals
After a challenging day full of weather-induced qualifying delays that caused a lot of shuffling of Sportsman racing and rescheduling of start times for NHRA’s four pro divisions, the stage is set for Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals…
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Aaron Stanfield goes back-to-back in SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown

A lot has happened to Aaron Stanfield in the last month, and most of it has been good. In addition to reaching his first Pro Stock final in Gainesville, Stanfield has now won back-to-back races in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown after beating teammate David Janac in the Gainesville final, which was delayed by rain and ultimately moved to Dallas.
03 Oct 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Aaron Stanfield
A lot has happened to Aaron Stanfield in the last month,  and most of it has been good.  The third-generation racer won his first race in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown at Indy when he beat Mark Pawuk in the final round. Then,…
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Victories by Fletcher, Sawyer, DiGenova, and Munroe conclude SPORTSnationals

The rain-delayed JEGS SPORTSnationals from New England Dragway was finally completed Oct. 1 during the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park, with victories going to Thomas Fletcher, Brian Sawyer, Deborah DiGenova, and Craig Munroe.
02 Oct 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Thomas Fletcher
The rain-delayed Aug, 22-23 JEGS SPORTSnationals from New England Dragway was finally completed Oct. 1 during the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park. Thomas Fletcher won Stock eliminator in his E/SA ‘…
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Eckel, Guilmino, Foley score wins at second race at Virginia Motorsports Park

Don Eckel, Victor Guilmino, and Steve Foley led the list of winners as the Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event completed Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park.
01 Oct 2020
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VMP
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., '09 Prostart, C/DA, 6.921, 186.90…
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition returns to the Midwest Nationals

The 800-cubic inch engine, 1,900-hp Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars are back this weekend at the Mopar Express Lane Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, where cool weather could produce a class record.
01 Oct 2020
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
The 800-cubic inch engine Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars are back this weekend at the Mopar Express Lane Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil. These wooly mammoth naturally- aspirated race cars produce about 1,900 horsepower, use forward facing…
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Chosen Payments renews partnership with NHRA as Preferred Credit Card Processor

NHRA has its renewed partnership with Chosen Payments as the preferred credit card processor of the NHRA. 
01 Oct 2020
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Chosen Payments
NHRA has its renewed partnership with Chosen Payments as the preferred credit card processor of the NHRA.  Chosen Payments, the most trusted credit card processor in the payment processing industry, extended its multi-year agreement with…
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JEGS Allstars, Midseason Review highlight latest edition of NHRA National Dragster

01 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
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#NationalDragsterForAll: Read free issues of NHRA National Dragster magazine

01 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
  Free digital issues of NHRA National Dragster magazine have been made available to NHRA fans throughout 2020 as a way to expose our sport and its publication to new and old fans through their computers, smartphones, and social…
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Roy Hill will pay homage to legendary Don Garlits on Pro Stocker in St. Louis

Roy Hill will showcase Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame on the hood of his Mountain Motor Pro Stock Ford Mustang, driven by Mike Bell at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals.
30 Sep 2020
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Roy Hill
Roy Hill will showcase Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame on the hood of his Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School Mountain Motor Pro Stock Ford Mustang, driven by Mike Bell at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals…
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Larry Larson vs. Rod Tschiggfrie to match race at Midwest Nationals this weekend!

Larry Larson and Rod Tschiggfrie are headed to World Wide Technology Raceway to match race at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil
30 Sep 2020
David Kennedy
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Larry Larson vs. Rod Tschiggfrie to match race at Midwest Nationals
Larry Larson's Cadillac ATS-V and Rod Tschiggfrie's Oldsmobile 442 will go head-to-head at the at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.  Larson will take his  2016 Cadillac built for the …
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Kalitta Motorsports will support fight against breast cancer at October events

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all three Kalitta Motorsports entries will be emblazoned with a pink ribbon featuring the iconic winged “Flying K” logo for the NHRA national events contested in October and J.R. Todd will wear a specially designed pink helmet.
30 Sep 2020
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J.R. Todd
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all three Kalitta Motorsports race cars will add pink to their livery for the NHRA national events contested in October. “We have lost some brave women in our lives to breast cancer and we wanted…
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Mike Janis has sights set on title run heading to Texas Motorplex event

Each race during the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season has gotten progressively better for former world champion Mike Janis, pushing him into the points lead in the ultra-competitive class.
29 Sep 2020
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Mike Janis
Each race during the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season has gotten progressively better for former world champion Mike Janis, pushing him into the points lead in the ultra-competitive class. Based on his most recent result…
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