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Pedregon, Enders return to winner's circle; Torrence, Savoie also nab four-wide wins

Cruz Pedregon broke a 92-race winless streak by scoring in Funny Car at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals where he was joined in victory by Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
29 Apr 2018
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AlBalooshi retains Pro Mod No. 1 qualifying position in Charlotte

28 Apr 2018
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Khalid AlBalooshi was able to retain the No. 1 qualifying position for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
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Forces, Skillman hold onto qualifying leads; Tonglet takes over top bike position

Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), and Drew Skillman (Pro Stock) held onto their Friday qualifying leads at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway while L.E. Tonglet took over the top spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
28 Apr 2018
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DSR announces addition of a second Factory Stock Showdown entry

Don Schumacher Racing has announced the addition of a ninth competition entry as veteran Pro Stock racer Mark Pawuk joins the star-studded lineup as pilot of the Empaco Equipment Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak.
28 Apr 2018
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DSR
Don Schumacher Racing has announced the addition of a ninth competition entry as veteran Pro Stock racer Mark Pawuk joins the star-studded lineup as pilot of the Empaco Equipment Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak. The announcement was made on Saturday…
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Force sisters lead the way in fuel ranks; Skillman, Reed also grab Four-Wide leads

Sisters Brittany and Courtney Force stole the show on the opening day of qualifying at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, qualifying in the No. 1 spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively. Drew Skillman topped the Pro Stock field while Cory Reed in the surprise qualifying leader in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
27 Apr 2018
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AlBalooshi races to preliminary Pro Mod pole in Charlotte

Khalid AlBalooshi thundered to the preliminary top position for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
27 Apr 2018
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Pro Mod
Khalid AlBalooshi thundered to the preliminary top position for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing,…
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Line looking for first win of season at NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals

There is a thin margin between success and an early exit during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season in Pro Stock and three-time world champion Jason Line has found the wrong side of that too often for his liking over the past three events.
26 Apr 2018
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Jason Line
There is a thin margin between success and an early exit during the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season in Pro Stock and three-time world champion Jason Line has found the wrong side of that too often for his liking over the past three…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 9)

NHRA National Dragster’s ninth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
26 Apr 2018
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National Dragster
NHRA National Dragster’s ninth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to results from the first…
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Jim Whiteley ready for NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after big win in Houston

Months of work and off-season testing paid off in a major way for Jim Whiteley last weekend and the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service veteran is hoping to parlay that into more success this weekend.
26 Apr 2018
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Jim Whiteley
Months of work and off-season testing paid off in a major way for Jim Whiteley last weekend and the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service veteran is hoping to parlay that into more success this weekend.…
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Tonglet ready to get back on track in return to Charlotte

Back with the team he enjoyed so much success with during the 2017 season, LE Tonglet is looking forward to putting on another show at this weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
26 Apr 2018
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LE Tonglet
Back with the team he enjoyed so much success with during the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, LE Tonglet is looking forward to putting on another show at this weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
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Al-Anabi Performance named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod racing in Charlotte

Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide National
26 Apr 2018
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Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, which takes place April 27-29 at zMAX…
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Dodge Hemi Challenge will celebrate 50th anniversary of Mopar-powered Super Stockers

The Dodge brand has announced title sponsorship of the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, returning the fan-favorite event to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the 18th consecutive year. It will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mopar-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Super Stock cars that compete in the event.
26 Apr 2018
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Hemi Challenge
The Dodge brand has announced title sponsorship of the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, returning the fan-favorite event to the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the 18th consecutive year. The 2018 NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, scheduled…
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Tricky Tipster picks Torrence, Todd, Anderson, Krawiec and Smith as Charlotte favorites

Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, Eddie Krawiec and Rickie Smith have the best chance of winning the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte according to Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds.
25 Apr 2018
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Tricky Tipster
Following back-to-back wins for J.R. Todd, an upset win for Matt Hartford and Brittany Force's first win of the season, Tricky Tipster has set the line for the second four-wide event of the season. The favorites at NHRA's first stop at zMAX Dragway…
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WFO Radio NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition

25 Apr 2018
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NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition featuring Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, Matt Hartford, Doug Vancil, and Jim Whiteley.  Brian Massingill from SAMTech.edu previews the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte. NHRA's Alan Reinhart and host…
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zMAX Dragway: Ten Years of Thrills

ZMAX Dragway, home of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as the NHRA Carolina Nationals in the fall, turns 10 years old this May. Here’s a timeline of significant events at the famed facility.
25 Apr 2018
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ZMAX Dragway, home of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as the NHRA Carolina Nationals in the fall, turns 10 years old this May. Here’s a timeline of significant events at the famed facility. Groundbreaking,…
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Vandergriff, Baldwin team up for the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals

Jordan Vandergriff and Krista Baldwin will compete as teammates under the Bob Vandergriff Driver Development program in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals
25 Apr 2018
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Jordan Vandergriff and Krista Baldwin will compete as teammates under the Bob Vandergriff Driver Development program in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals. Anthony Dicero, team owner, will continue the crew…
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Beckman looking for second win of 2018 at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

A strong start to Jack Beckman’s 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season includes the former Funny Car world champion winning in Gainesville, a runner-up at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, a No. 1 qualifier and the points lead through five events.
25 Apr 2018
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Jack Beckman
A strong start to Jack Beckman’s 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season includes the former Funny Car world champion winning in Gainesville, a runner-up at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, a No. 1 qualifier and the points lead through five…
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Torrence looking for more four-wide success heading to Charlotte

Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier this month.
24 Apr 2018
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Steve Torrence
Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier…
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Tonglet returns to White Alligator Racing with Savoie

LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing with Jerry Savoie beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
24 Apr 2018
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LE Tonglet
LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.   Tonglet, of Metairie, La., will race the KPK/Nitrofish…
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Kalitta Motorsports welcomes NASCAR stars to Charlotte SealMaster Track Walk

Kalitta Motorsports and driver Richie Crampton are will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers will join Crampton in participating in the SealMaster Track Walk prior to the beginning of the NHRA race action. 
24 Apr 2018
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track walk
Kalitta Motorsports and former NHRA Rookie of the Year Richie Crampton will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Seriesand ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs  NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers…
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Mid America Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network

Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division. 
23 Apr 2018
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Division 5
Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division.  Mid America Dragway reopens with co-owners Jim Maybrier, his son Chris, along with their respective families, taking over…
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Todd can become first to win two Four Wide events in one season

After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX Dragway. 
23 Apr 2018
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J.R. Todd
After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX…
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Force, Todd, Hartford collect meaningful victories at NHRA SpringNationals

Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, and Matt Hartford claimed victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively during the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Force won for the first time since her accident in Pomona while Todd remained perfect with his fourth Funny Car final. Hartford joined an exclusive club when he became just the 66th winner in the history of Pro Stock.
22 Apr 2018
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Whiteley victorious at SpringNationals

Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
22 Apr 2018
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Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige Boats, is…
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Koy Collier defeats his dad in Super Gas final at NHRA SpringNationals

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle.
22 Apr 2018
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Houston
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle. Grubbs, Magnolia…
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Gonzalez secures No. 1 qualifying position at NHRA SpringNationals

Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
21 Apr 2018
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Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
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Pritchett, Hight take No. 1 spots with late Houston heroics; Anderson holds PS lead

After two days of qualifying, Leah Pritchett, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson emerged as the professional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
21 Apr 2018
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B. Force, Hagan, Anderson lead opening-day qualifying at NHRA SpringNationals

Brittany Force set a new track record en route to the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel and was joined atop the qualifying sheets at the NHRA SpringNationals by Matt Hagan in Funny Car and Greg Anderson in Pro Stock.
20 Apr 2018
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Gonzalez secures preliminary No. 1 qualifying spot at NHRA SpringNationals

Jose Gonzalez powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
20 Apr 2018
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Pro Mod
Jose Gonzalez powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige…
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Morton claims Redemption title in Houston

Kayla Morton, far lane, drove her Hot Mess Express Mustang to a win over Barry 'the Godfather" Nicholson in Friday's special Redemption No Prep exhibition at the NHRA SpringNationals.
20 Apr 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Redemption
Kayla Morton was crowned the champion of the special No Prep event held during the opening day of qualifying for the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Morton drove her Hot Mess Express ProCharger-equipped Ford Mustang to a final round…
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