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Texas Motorplex will host Friday Night Live Oct. 16 to fire up NHRA FallNationals fans

To celebrate 35 years of world-class motorsports entertainment, the Texas Motorplex will be hosting Friday Night Live on Oct. 16 during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. 
29 Sep 2020
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Texas Motorplex
To celebrate 35 years of world-class motorsports entertainment, the Texas Motorplex will be hosting Friday Night Live on Oct. 16 during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.  Over the years, the drag racing super-track has hosted stunt shows,…
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Cody Savage named new NHRA Southeast Division Director

Former Division 2 Services Coordinator Cody Savage has been named the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director (Division 2), serving NHRA member tracks in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico. 
29 Sep 2020
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Division 2
Former Division 2 Services Coordinator Cody Savage has been named the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director (Division 2), serving NHRA member tracks in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico. …
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Championship drama, wide variety of classes will thrill AAA FallNationals fans

The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals, Oct. 14-18 at Texas Motorplex, is one of the last four races of the NHRA Mello Yello Series season and this year, and along with the traditional playoff atmosphere, the event will feature additional classes.
29 Sep 2020
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Texas Motorplex
The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals, Oct. 14-18 at Texas Motorplex, is one of the last four races of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and this year, and along with the traditional playoff atmosphere and title hopes are on the line, the…
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Texas Motorplex will honor military, first responders with ticket offers, special guests

Texas Motorplex will once again offer members of the active or retired military, government employees and first responders a variety of ticket discounts during the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Oct. 14-18.
29 Sep 2020
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Texas Motorplex
This year during the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, the Texas Motorplex will once again offer members of the active or retired military, government employees and first responders a variety of ticket discounts to the NHRA national event.…
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Steve Matusek discusses his U.S. Nationals Pro Mod crash, safety-violation fine

NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series driver Steve Matusek discusses with NHRA on FOX's Bruno Massel what he has learned from his crash at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and the subsequent fine he received from NHRA.
28 Sep 2020
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Randal Andras does it again -- scores fifth win of 2020 season in Gainesville

Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley points leader Randal Andras scored his fifth win in sixth starts this season, defeating Chris Smith in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
27 Sep 2020
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Randal Andras
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley points leader Randal Andras scored his fifth win in sixth starts this season, defeating Chris Smith in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
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Rickie Smith claims first win of 2020 E3 Pro Mod season at Gainesville

On a special weekend that saw him share the winner’s circle with his son, Matt, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith raced to his first win of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
27 Sep 2020
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Rickie Smith
On a special weekend that saw him share the winner’s circle with his son, Matt, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith raced to his first win of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season on Sunday, beating Mike Janis in the final…
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Rain claims Sportsman final rounds at Gainesville Raceway; Bellemeur wins TAFC

With the exception of Top Alcohol Funny Car, which was won by reigning world champion Sean Bellemeur, rain claimed the final rounds of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing, including the the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown, at Gainesville Raceway.
27 Sep 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Sean Bellemeur
With the exception of Top Alcohol Funny Car, which was won by reigning world champion Sean Bellemeur, rain claimed the final rounds of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing and the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown at Gainesville Raceway during the Amalie…
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Stevens, Smith take victories at SRCA Dragstrip hosts Division 5 Lucas Oil race

James Stevens and Kyle Smith scored alcohol-class victories as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action at SRCA Dragstrip.
26 Sep 2020
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Division 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER James Stevens, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.355, 271.90  def. Aaron Cooper,…
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Aragona Jr., Jewell, and Oakes lead Division 1 winners at Maple Grove Raceway

Frank Aragona Jr., Larry Jewell, and Shane Oakes were among those claiming Monday victories at the rain-delayed NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway
26 Sep 2020
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Division 1
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maple Grove Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Frank Aragona, Freehold, N.J., '19 Ken Keir, J/AA, 4.688, 146.73  …
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Aragona, Worner, Kenny, Olt collect rain-delayed JEGS SPORTSnationals victories

Frank Aragona Jr,, Bryan Worner, Jason Kenny, and Walter Olt collected victories in the rain-delayed JEGS SPORTSnationals at New England Dragway, which were completed in conjunction with the Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Maple Grove Raceway.
25 Sep 2020
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Frank Aragona
Four final rounds from the rain-delayed JEGS SPORTSnationals at New England Dragway were completed in conjunction with the Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Maple Grove Raceway,. Frank Aragona Jr, collected win No. 14 with his J/AA…
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Thorne, Matusek bounce back quickly after Indy Pro Mod incidents

You can’t keep a good man down, especially if he happens to compete in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series. That certainly applies to Steve Matusek and Kris Thorne, who are both racing this weekend in Gainesville less than three weeks after destroying race cars in separate crashes at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals.
25 Sep 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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You can’t keep a good man down, especially if he happens to compete in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series. That certainly applies to Steve Matusek and Kris Thorne, who are both racing this weekend in Gainesville less than three weeks after…
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Bucher, Drew lead final winners as Division 3 Lucas Oil doubleheader wraps up

Mike Bucher and Ray Drew scored big wins to help wrap up the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division doubleheader event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
25 Sep 2020
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Division 3
The following are Saturday's final results for TAD and TAFC and final qualifying results for Sunday 's competition from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at World Wide Technology Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Saturday Preview

Six months after originally scheduled, the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will take place at historic Gainesville Raceway with Mello Yello Drag Racing series champions crowned in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Also on the docket is the E3 Pro Mod series, SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown, Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley series, and a full compliment of Lucas Oil Drag Racing series sportsman action.
25 Sep 2020
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mcmillen
The Gatornationals in September? For all the crazy and unpredictable things that have happened during the 2020 season, that surely tops the list. Then again, not much should surprise NHRA fans anymore. The reality is that we’ve got five events…
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Eaton, Frantz, Wells lead winners at Beech Bend event conclusion

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division completed the rain-delayed Beech Bend Raceway Park event from World Wide Technology Raceway.
25 Sep 2020
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Division 3
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division rain delayed Beech Bend Raceway Park event from World Wide Technology Raceway. COMPETITION ELIMINATOR David Eaton,…
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Factory Stock racer Mark Pawuk on Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy, wheelstands, and racing in Gainesville

Mark Pawuk’s Drag Pak Dodge Challenger is second in points in the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, and in this Skype interview with Brian Lohnes he explains how this isn’t the first time he’s tangled with the Stanfield family
24 Sep 2020
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Factory Stock racer Mark Pawuk on Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy, wheelstands, and racing in Gainesville
To catch all the action of the 2020  Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Sept. 25-27 in person you can buy your…
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National mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate sponsors Paul Richards Racing

Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, will be the primary partner on Dave Richards’ Ford Mustang for 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
24 Sep 2020
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Gary Richards
Paul Richards Racing has announced that Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States, will be the primary partner on Dave Richards’ Ford Mustang for 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.   “…
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Ron Capps, set to make move in Gainesville with a precision tune-up from Rahn Tobler

Though fifth in Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car points, Ron Capps is set to strike at the 2020 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals because #EveryRoundCounts!
24 Sep 2020
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Ron Capps, set to make move in Gainesville with a precision tune-up from Rahn Tobler
  Capps says Rahn Tobler has an aggressive attitude coming into the Gatornationals, and they will have to stay on the throttle—literally— this weekend to succeed.  To catch all the action of the 2020  …
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Torrence, Coughlin step up to sit down for Darrell Gwynn Wheelchair Challenge

Former NHRA Top Fuel racer Darrell Gwynn, paralyzed in a racing accident 30 years ago, has created a Wheelchair Challenge to continue to advocate and raise money for programs for those in similar or worse situations. NHRA's Steve Torrence and Jeg Coughlin Jr, were among the first to step up to help.
23 Sep 2020
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Darrell Gwynn
Thirty years ago, NHRA Top Fuel legend Darrell Gwynn was injured in a racing accident in England and confined to a wheelchair. Since then he has worked tirelessly to advocate for those in similar or worse situations, including the annual Track Walk…
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Shirley Muldowney helmet collection headed to Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

More than three dozen of NHRA Top Fuel legend Shirley Muldowney's racing helmets are headed to Florida and the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing for permanent display.
23 Sep 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Shirley Muldowney
For a driver, there’s no more personal piece of safety gear than a helmet. In addition to offering crucial head protection every time a driver cinches tight the straps before each pass, they’re also works of art and self-expression and very near and…
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Mello Yello championship picture will really start to take shape in St. Louis

When the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series arrives at World Wide Technology Raceway on Oct. 2-4 for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, championship contenders know they will need an impressive weekend to stay in title contention.
22 Sep 2020
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Justin Ashley
With only four races remaining in the 2020 season when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series arrives at World Wide Technology Raceway on Oct. 2-4 for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, championship contenders know…
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Nostalgia Pro Stockers will rev up for exhibitions at NHRA Midwest Nationals

The Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will carry St. Louis-area fans back in time when the group makes exhibition passes at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals at WorldWide Technology Raceway Oct. 2-4.
22 Sep 2020
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Pro Stock
The Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will carry St. Louis-area fans back in time when the group makes exhibition passes in their nostalgia Pro Stock machines at Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals at WorldWide Technology Raceway Oct. 2-…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals will showcase wide variety of racecars

Top Fuel. Funny Car. Pro Stock. Pro Stock Motorcycle. Pro Mod. Factory Stock. Mountain Motor Pro Stock. Sportsman cars. Nostalgia Pro Stock. Bracket cars. The lineup for the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals is wide and deep.
22 Sep 2020
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Madison
The Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, coming up Oct. 2-4 at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis, will be not just another pivotal step in the battle for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships…
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Final 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series points

21 Sep 2020
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    Top Fuel Pos. Driver Total 1 Pete Wittenberg 271 2 Tyler Hilton 262…
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Woodward, Fowler, Rabener double up at Governor's Cup Heritage Series event

Brad Woodard (Jr. Fuel), Tom Fowler (A?Gas), and Mike Rabener (C/Gas) scored wins on both days of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series finale Governors Cup at Sacranento Raceway.
20 Sep 2020
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Heritahe Series
Sacramento Raceway was the place for NHRA’s 2020 final Heritage Series races for Junior Fuel, 7.0 Pro, and Group 2 competitors. With separate points races both Saturday and Sunday, some shuffling of the pack was expected to happen However, the best…
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Isenhower, Adams, Ratliff, and Drnach claim Division 3 Summit Series Finals

Devin Isenhower,Derick Adams, Lynda Ratliff, and Jason Drnach were the winners at the 2020 North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
19 Sep 2020
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Devin Isenhower, Lebanon, Ind., '14 American, 4.525, 150.90  def. John Ratulowski Sr., Highland,…
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Piper, Charlton, Siebert, and Roetto claim Division 5 Summit Series titles

Larry Piper, Jason Charlton, Luke Siebert, and Patrick Roetto claimed victory in the NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series at Heartland Motorsports Park. All four will now compete in the National Championship runoff in Las Vegas in late October.
19 Sep 2020
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Division 5
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series West Central Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Larry Piper, Wamego, Kan., '14 Racecraft, 7.593, 168.47  def. Jeremy Hook, Wichita, Kan., '10…
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Leibham's Super Streeter takes big victory at Division 4 Moser Shootout

Super Street racer John Leibham drove his ’68 Camaro to victory in the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex.
19 Sep 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Moser Shootout
Super Street racer John Leibham drove his ’68 Camaro to victory in the NHRA South Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout held in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader weekend at Texas Motorplex. Leibham ran 7.64…
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Northeast Division winners Boyd, Flegal, McLaughlin, and Canole headed to Vegas

Robbie Boyd, Martin Flegal, Joe McLaughlin, and Brain Canole scored wins at theNortheast Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals to earn berths in the upcoming National Championship runoff in Las Vegas.
18 Sep 2020
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2020 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division ET Finals: SUPER PRO Robbie Boyd, Quackertown, N.J., '12 Miller, 7.802, 169.93  def. Jim Gagnon, Norfolk, Conn., '04…
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Pro Mod champ Steve Jackson looks to keep rolling at Gainesville Raceway

Following a victory at the U.S. Nationals, E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champ Stevie “Fast” Jackson is ready to pounce at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
18 Sep 2020
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Steve Jackson
After struggling during the first two races of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, Stevie “Fast” Jackson returned to his world championship form at the U.S. Nationals. With the next stop on the schedule a trip to where he…
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