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WATCH! NHRA Takes Drag Racing onto Global Stage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Global Auto Salon—GAS

The NHRA on FOX stage travels to the Global Auto Salon (GAS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for interviews with NHRA racers, celebrities, and the automotive industry. Day One features: Eric Enders, Bo Butner, Clay Millican, David Freiburger, Richard Freeman, and Sakher Al Sudairy
22 Nov 2019
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2019 NHRA Stage at GAS Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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Watch Andrew Hines deliver speech after becoming six-time champion

Andrew Hines clinched his sixth Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Watch the 2019 champ deliver his speech at the NHRA Awards Banquet in Hollywood.
22 Nov 2019
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Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines became a six-time world champion at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, tying Pro Stock Motorcycle Dave Schultz legend atop the category with six titles. Hines delivered his championship-accepting speech at the NHRA Awards Banquet in Hollywood…
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Tickets now on sale for 2020 NHRA New England Nationals

21 Nov 2019
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Epping
Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual NHRA New England Nationals. This event marks the 17th stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing tour. The event will take place August 21-23 at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire, moving from…
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Watch Austin Prock accept Auto Club Road to the Future Award

Watch John Force Racing Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock's speech following being named the top rookie in Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing in 2019.
20 Nov 2019
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Austin Prock
Austin Prock was named the top rookie in 2019 in the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series following a victory at the NHRA Northwest Nationals and leading Top Fuel in reaction time average. The driver of the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist…
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Business expert Lee Ann Gliha named to NHRA Board of Directors

Lee Ann Gliha, who has a strong business background in live event companies, has been elected to the NHRA Board of Directors.
20 Nov 2019
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Lee Ann Gliha, who has a strong business background in live event companies, has been elected to the NHRA Board of Directors. Gliha’s background includes serving as Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance at Live Nation, a leading live…
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Complete 2020 NHRA national event category schedule announced

NHRA has released the event-by-event class schedule, a matrix that displays which special features and classes from all of its series will compete at which NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events in 2020.
20 Nov 2019
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Schedule
NHRA has released the event-by-event class schedule, a matrix that displays which classes and special features will compete at which NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events in 2020. The schedule covers all Pro and Sportsman…
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See the stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series hit the red carpet: Page 6

The stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series showed off their style on Monday in Hollywood at the NHRA Awards Ceremony to celebrate the end of another incredible season of drag racing and we've got all the photos from the red carpet.
19 Nov 2019
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Bob Tasca
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See the stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series hit the red carpet: Page 5

The stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series showed off their style on Monday in Hollywood at the NHRA Awards Ceremony to celebrate the end of another incredible season of drag racing and we've got all the photos from the red carpet.
19 Nov 2019
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Matt and Angie Smith
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See the stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series hit the red carpet: Page 4

The stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series showed off their style on Monday in Hollywood at the NHRA Awards Ceremony to celebrate the end of another incredible season of drag racing and we've got all the photos from the red carpet.
19 Nov 2019
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Courtney and Erica Enders
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See the stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series hit the red carpet: Page 3

The stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series showed off their style on Monday in Hollywood at the NHRA Awards Ceremony to celebrate the end of another incredible season of drag racing and we've got all the photos from the red carpet.
19 Nov 2019
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Greg Anderson
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See the stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series hit the red carpet: Page 2

The stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series showed off their style on Monday in Hollywood at the NHRA Awards Ceremony to celebrate the end of another incredible season of drag racing and we've got all the photos from the red carpet.
19 Nov 2019
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Clay Millican
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See the stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series hit the red carpet

The stars of the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series showed off their style on Monday in Hollywood at the NHRA Awards Ceremony to celebrate the end of another incredible season of drag racing and we've got all the photos from the red carpet.
19 Nov 2019
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John Force
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Cowie, Westerfield, Lambeck lead Lucas Oil event winners in Pomona

Shawn Cowie, Shane Westerfield, and Doug Lambeck led the list of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series winners at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
19 Nov 2019
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Shawn Cowie
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, 5.275, 277.09 def. Chris Demke, Foul - Red Light.  TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR Shane Westerfield, Chevy Camaro, 5.493, 268.97 def. Mike Doushgounian, Camaro, 5.627, 262.23.…
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Blake Alexander to drive Jim Head Funny Car in 2020

Blake Alexander will move to the Pronto Auto Service Centers / Head Contractors Funny Car in 2020
19 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Blake Alexander
Blake Alexander and Jim Head are teaming up in 2020 to run 20 events. Alexander will drive a Ford Mustang Funny Car tuned by Head with Pronto Auto Parts and Head Contactors bannered on the side as the duo join forces in the 2020 Mello Yello NHRA…
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Top Fuel rookie Austin Prock wins Auto Club Road to the Future Award

Austin Prock, driver of the Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist Top Fuel dragster for John Force Racing, was named the Auto Club Road to the Future Award, NHRA’s Rookie of the Year Award, winner Monday night at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series awards ceremony.
18 Nov 2019
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Austin Prock
Austin Prock, driver of the Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist Top Fuel dragster for John Force Racing, was named the Auto Club Road to the Future Award, NHRA’s Rookie of the Year Award, winner Monday night at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…
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2019 NHRA Mello Yello world champions crowned at annual awards ceremony

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Andrew Hines were crowned NHRA Mello Yello world champions in their respective classes during Monday night’s awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. 
18 Nov 2019
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Awards ceremony
Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Andrew Hines were crowned NHRA Mello Yello world champions in their respective classes during Monday night’s awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland.  All four…
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Updated: NHRA statement regarding Steve Torrence-Cameron Ferre incident in Pomona

The NHRA is disappointed in the situation that occurred between Steve Torrence and Cameron Ferre after the first round of Top Fuel competition at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. We have evaluated the matter and assessed the following penalties after thorough review.
18 Nov 2019
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Updated Nov. 22, 2019: The NHRA is disappointed in the situation that occurred between Steve Torrence and Cameron Ferre after the first round of Top Fuel competition at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. We have evaluated the matter and…
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Summit Racing Series national champions crowned at Auto Club NHRA Finals

Michael Sturgill (Super Pro), Chris Johnston (Pro), Ryan Montford (Sportsman), and Jim Werre (Motorcycle) were crowned the National Champions of the Summit Racing Series.
17 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Summit
Michael Sturgill (Super Pro), Chris Johnston (Pro), Ryan Montford (Sportsman), and Jim Werre (Motorcycle) were crowned the National Champions of the Summit Racing Series. The top bracket racers from NHRA’s seven geographical divisions journeyed…
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Vic Penrod crowned NHRA Lucas Oil Super Stock champion

Division 4 racer Vic Penrod became the final champion crowned in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing series when he clinched the Super Stock title on Sunday afternoon at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona.
17 Nov 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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penrod
Division 4 racer Vic Penrod became the final champion crowned in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing series when he clinched the Super Stock title on Sunday afternoon at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona. Penrod was not entered in the event, but…
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Erica Enders clinches third NHRA Pro Stock world championship

Erica Enders clinched her third NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock world championship, locking up her first title since 2015 in Pomona. She joined Shirley Muldowney and Angelle Sampey as three-time female world champions in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
17 Nov 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Erica Enders
Erica Enders became a three-time world champion at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, defeating Chris McGaha in the second round to lock up her third Pro Stock title and first since 2015. The Texan defeated rival Greg Anderson in the first round to put…
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Breaking: Angelle Sampey confirms return to Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team

During Sunday’s pre-race ceremonies at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey delivered the not-so-surprising news that she has re-signed with the Vance & Hines Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson team for the 2020 season.
17 Nov 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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angelle
During Sunday’s pre-race ceremonies at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey delivered the not-so-surprising news that she has re-signed with the Vance & Hines Screamin’ Eagle Harley-…
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2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Championship Scenarios

Here's how the 2019 championships can wrap up at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona
16 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Winners
These scenarios look at what a racer must do to keep their title hopes alive. Keep in mind everyone except the category leader needs help to win a title. So, the fifth-place racer winning out may not be enough if the second-place racer is the runner…
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Elite Motorsports announces 2020 lineup at Auto Club NHRA Finals

Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Alex Laughlin, Aaron Stanfield highlight Pro Stock team
15 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Richard Freeman
Elite Motorsports will be at full strength once again in 2020. Team owner Richard Freeman announced the extension of two-time world champion Erica Ender's deal with Melling Performance during qualifying at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, but…
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Summit Racing Series finalists celebrated at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

As the hallowed ground of the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona grew quiet Thursday night, Summit Racing Equipment celebrated sportsman racers at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum.
15 Nov 2019
David Kennedy
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Summit
Summit Racing Equipment’s commitment to NHRA bracket racers was on full-display at the 2019 Auto Club NHRA Finals. It brought together the top Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Super Pro Motorcycle racers from NHRA’s seven divisions to the Auto Club…
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NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) hosts largest program ever

More than 5,500 students registered for the NHRA YES Program to meet with organizations offering young people paths to S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers at the 2019 Auto Club NHRA Finals.
14 Nov 2019
David Kennedy
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YES
As the very first pair of Stock Eliminator cars pulled to the lanes on Thursday morning at the 2019 Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., the future of drag racing, the automotive industry, and mechanical engineering could be found on display in…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online: Las Vegas coverage, Troy Coughlin Jr., Top Fuel history and more

NHRA National Dragster magazine's 22nd issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil from Las Vegas, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
14 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 22nd issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil from Las Vegas, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The…
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Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil Sportsman Highlights

14 Nov 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Las Vegas
Ray Miller III continued his march toward possible championships in Super Comp and Super Gas, and Duane Shields and Sean Bellemeur earned titles in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, during the Dodge NHRA Nationals…
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Stevie "Fast" Jackson ends 2019 Pro Mod season with victory

14 Nov 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Stevie "Fast" Jackson
Stevie “Fast” Jackson sealed his championship-winning season with yet another victory in a final-round battle between the No. 1 and 2 qualifiers and the top two Pro Mods in the country, driving past Todd Tutterow in a fitting finale to the E3…
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Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil Comp winner Cody Lane

14 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Less than a year after the Hancock & Lane Cobalt was heavily damaged in a crash in Pomona, Cody Lane completed the comeback by winning the Las Vegas Comp title over Tony Mandella. Lane, the No. 1 qualifier, reached the final with wins against…
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Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil Top Alcohol Dragster winner Duane Shields

14 Nov 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Duane Shields won his 23rd national event and first since Reading in 2015 when he defeated Julie Nataas in the Top Alcohol Dragster final round. Both drivers red-lighted, but Nataas left first, negating a solid 5.22 run to Shields’ 5.26. Earlier,…
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