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DSR/DSM partner with Stratasys to aid in the fight of COVID-19 pandemic

Don Schumacher Racing and Don Schumacher Motorsports have joined the fight to help protect our nation’s brave health care workers on the front lines tirelessly treating patients seeking medical assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
31 Mar 2020
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Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and Don Schumacher Motorsports (DSM), DSR’s manufacturing arm, have joined the fight to help protect our nation’s brave health care workers on the front lines tirelessly treating patients seeking medical assistance during…
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World champ Ray Miller III recalls his incredible comeback

Ray Miller III's 2019 championship in Super Comp was followed by a lengthy hospital stay but he completed his comeback in time to score an emotional triumph at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
30 Mar 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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For more than a decade, Ray Miller III has been labeled as “the next big thing” in the world of NHRA super-class racing. After delivering multiple national and divisional wins and a handful of top ten finishes, Miller, 29, finally delivered last…
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Catch the 2020 March Meet Heritage Series event tonight at 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. PT on FS2

FS2 will air a 30-minute program with coverage of the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season-opening Good Vibrations March Meet, hosted by NHRA's Lewis Bloom and former national event-winning Funny Car Whit Bazemore at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
26 Mar 2020
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REMINDER: NHRA Rewind Live, Seattle 2019, to air today at 6 p.m. Eastern. Watch it here!

Today, from 6-9 p.m. EDT NHRA will launch its first episode of NHRA Rewind Live on NHRA.com, NHRA.tv, NHRA’s Facebook and YouTube channel. Fans can join the NHRA on FOX broadcast team as they view the 2019 Seattle event and recall all the exciting racing action from one of the most memorable events in NHRA history.
26 Mar 2020
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Brian Lohnes
NHRA, like much of the world, is currently on hold due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, but NHRA is delivering its fans some racing action thanks to live social media platforms.  On Friday, March 27 from 6-9 p.m. EDT NHRA will launch its…
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A look at the revisions to the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule

NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes walks fans and racers through the recent announcement of the revisions to the NHRA season schedule.
25 Mar 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When will NHRA race again? What do I do with tickets I’ve already purchased? How will this affect the Countdown to the Championship? The answers to these and other questions you might have.
25 Mar 2020
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How many events will there be in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race again? The Mello Yello Drag Racing Series restarted in mid-July in Indianapolis and on Sept. 2 issued…
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NHRA announces revised schedule for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials have announced revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
25 Mar 2020
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In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials have announced revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at…
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Win a 1,000-HP Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Driven by Big Daddy Don Garlits

Don’t Miss Out! The Dream Giveaway brand is raffling off this 1,000-hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody "Extreme"— plus a private meet-and-greet with Big Daddy Don Garlits. The Dream Giveaway will also pay $20,000 to cover the taxes.
24 Mar 2020
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The Dream Giveaway brand has assembled a 1,000-hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody with a Magnuson supercharger, carbon-fiber accents, and a Hurst shifter to raise money for its charities. You double your chances to take home this…
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Charlotte and Las Vegas Motor Speedways step up to help local communities

Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, both home to NHRA Member Tracks that each host to two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events, are making their facilities available to help during the ongoing pandemic.
24 Mar 2020
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zMAX Dragway, part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway complex and host to two NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events, has become the first professional sports venue in the country to serve the community as a remote testing site during…
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Versatile Troy Coughlin Jr. anxious to launch the next chapter in his driving career

After stints in Top Fuel, Pro Mod, and Top Alcohol Dragster, third-generation racer Troy Coughlin Jr. is ready follow his uncle, Jeg Jr. in the Pro Stock class.
23 Mar 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Little known fact; Troy Coughlin Jr. was just hours away from making his official NHRA Pro Stock debut when the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals were postponed. Coughlin was not originally on the Gainesville pre-entry list, but he was on track…
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Letter to NHRA fans from NHRA President Glen Cromwell

NHRA President Glen Cromwell shares his message of gratitude to NHRA fans and looking forward to the resumption of NHRA Drag Racing competition.
19 Mar 2020
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FREE FOR ALL! Enjoy the latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine

As a gift to our NHRA family during the racing hiatus, NHRA National Dragster’s most recent issue, with features stories on Aaron Stanfield and Doug Lambeck and Lucas Oil Series racing, is free for all to enjoy through online viewing.
19 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Andrew Hines is ready to chase seventh championship and first 200-mph run

Coming off what was easily the most stressful day of his long career, six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world championAndrew Hines is ready to continue his pursuit of drag racing history.
18 Mar 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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A year after winning a championship, most racers would love to reminisce and remember. Not Andrew Hines. First and foremost, November 17, 2019, the day that he clinched his sixth NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle crown, will be remembered as…
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WATCH: Australian National Drag Racing Association Westernationals on NHRA.tv

Coverage of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Westernationals from Perth, Western Australia is now available for viewing on NHRA.tv. The event took place Feb. 29-March 1 and included Top Fuel, Pro Mod-like cars, and Nitro Bikes.
18 Mar 2020
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Coverage of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Westernationals from Perth, Western Australia is now available for viewing on NHRA.tv. The event, which took place Feb. 29-March 1, included a Top Fuel match race, Doorslammer Challenge…
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NHRA National Dragster magazine: Still full speed ahead during racing break

Even though the competition side of NHRA Drag Racing has been idled by the coronavirus pandemic, the presses at National Dragster are still running full speed ahead, continuing our commitment to bring NHRA members the best from the world of drag racing.
16 Mar 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Even though the competition side of NHRA Drag Racing has been idled by the coronavirus pandemic, the presses at NHRA National Dragster are still running full speed ahead, continuing our commitment to bring NHRA members the best from the…
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Racing's on hold. What's next? NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes has the latest

NHRA on FOX host Brian Lohnes checks in with the latest news following Monday's announcement of a schedule postponement, outlining the plans in place for the next 30 days, including a commitment to continued content on NHRA channels.
16 Mar 2020
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Sportsman Sandy Wilkins

16 Mar 2020
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Sandy Wilkins, who also won last year's Gatornationals, got his title defense off to a strong start by claiming the Top Sportsman Gatornationals victory with a holeshot-aided 6.741 on his 6.73 dial to defeat Ron Riegel's closer-but-later 6.962 on…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Dragster winner Ross Laris

16 Mar 2020
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Anthony Bertozzi, who reached the final in Super Stock, was also on the losing end of the final round in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers where Ross Laris took the win, the third of his career, running 6.194 on his 6.19 dial after a…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Stock winner David Latino

16 Mar 2020
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David Latino claimed the first half of his double -– the 41st in NHRA national event history –- by scoring in Stock with his C/SA Corvette when reigning Comp eliminator world champion Frank Aragona Jr. red-lighted with a -.023 reaction time in the…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Stock winner David Latino

16 Mar 2020
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David Latino completed his double up when he wheeled his GT/GA Cobalt to victory in Super Stock, defeating red-lighting Anthony Bertozzi.
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Gas winner Jonathan Anderson

16 Mar 2020
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Jonathan Anderson was the winner in Super Gas with a 9.910 on the 9.90 class index after opponent Greg Slack ran too quick and broke out with a 9.884. It was the fifth win of Anderson's career.
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Comp winner Brad Plourd

16 Mar 2020
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Brad Plourd was the winner in Comp with his supercharged AA/AM roadster, defeating Wes Leopold Jr. in the final with a (-.57) 6.34 to defeat Leopold’s (-.50) 7.95. It was Plourd's 21st career win and his second in Comp after his win at the 2017 U.…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Super Comp winner Ray Miller

16 Mar 2020
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Ray Miller took home the win in Super Comp, the eighth win of his NHRA career, after putting together a tight .012-second package that included a .007 reaction time and an 8.905 on the 8.90 index to defeat Ken Moses' 8.927.
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NHRA statement concerning suspension of racing due to coronavirus pandemic

NHRA is suspending all NHRA drag racing for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. 
16 Mar 2020
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At this time, we are suspending all NHRA drag racing for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic.  This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
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Complete list of all NHRA national event doubles

13 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NATIONAL EVENT DOUBLES   Driver (total doubles) Classes Event 1 Pat Austin (2) Top Fuel/Top Alcohol Funny Car Topeka 1991…
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Latino doubles to highlight Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals action

David Latino doubled up in Super Stock and Stock and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champions Ray Miller III in Super Comp and Sandy Wilkins Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers scored victories at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
13 Mar 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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David Latino doubled up in Super Stock and Stock and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world champions Ray Miller III in Super Comp and Sandy Wilkins Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers kicked off their title defenses with…
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Photo Gallery: A very different Thursday at Gainesville Raceway

What should have been a bustling day at Gainesville Raceway with Mello Yello teams prepping their machines for Friday's start of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals turned to the surreal scene of empty pit areas and teams putting away their racecars and taking down their awnings after the event's postponement.
12 Mar 2020
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NHRA postpones portion of Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Some Sportsman racing will be contested this weekend without ticketed spectators, but the majority of the event has been postponed to a later date.
12 Mar 2020
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In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.  The Sportsman categories of Comp…
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WATCH: Top Fuel legend Don Garlits warms up Steve Torrence's Garlits tribute car

Top Fuel legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits fired up Steve Torrence's Garlits-tribute Capco Contractors dragster at his Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Fla., prior to the start of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
11 Mar 2020
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Top Fuel legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits is being honored at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals by reigning Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence, whose Capco Contractors dragster is sporting a Garlits tribute paint scheme. Prior to the event,…
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Wittenberg, Bynum, Capps lead winner's list at March Meet Heritage Series event

Pete Wittenberg in Nostalgia Top Fuel, Matt Bynum in Nostalgia Funny Car, and Ron Capps in Fuel Altered led the list of winners at the 62nd annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, the kick-off of the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series season.
09 Mar 2020
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by Stephen Justice Auto Club Famoso Raceway has been hosting the Good Vibrations March Meet presented by Lucas Oil for 62 years. The nitro classes are the bedrock of this classic event which now boasts four categories since the…
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