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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Edition

18 Oct 2017
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Check out the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Winners Edition featuring Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Jason Line, and Eddie Krawiec. Plus, Steve Torrence after his horrific crash, Jimmy Prock, John Force, and Marvin Rodak. NHRA’s…
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Seven rookie candidates eligible for 2017 Auto Club Road to the Future Award

Seven rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories were announced by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible candidates for the 2017 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award.
18 Oct 2017
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Seven rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, were announced by officials from NHRA and Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible…
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Young wins the battle, Murphy the war at California Hot Rod Reunion

The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California wrapped up the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series season at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Jim Young won in Nostalgia Top Fuel, but runner-up Jim Murphy was crowned the Top Fuel champion by winning in the semifinals. Nostalgia Funny Car No. 1 qualifier Bobby Cottrell took home the event Wally while Ryan Hodgson won the championship.
17 Oct 2017
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Preview | Friday | Saturday The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California wrapped up the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage series season Sunday at Auto…
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Samsel, Bogolo, and Galbraith win at Gateway's All-American Hot Rod Showdown

Robin Samsel, Tony Bogolo, and Troy Galbraith led the list of winners as Gateway Motorsports Park hosted the annual All-American Hot Rod Showdown and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
17 Oct 2017
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Preview | Friday The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series All American Hot Rod Showdown was completed this weekend at Gateway Motorsports Park with Robin Samsel, Tony Bogolo, and Troy…
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Bruce, Gordon, Marlow go big in Texas

Todd Bruce, Doug Gordon, and Thomas Marlow all scored final-round victories Sunday evening during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
16 Oct 2017
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Dallas
Todd Bruce, Doug Gordon, and Thomas Marlow all scored final-round victories Sunday evening during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Bruce, of Horace, N.D., pulled the upset in Top Alcohol Dragster final round as he attained the…
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Points leader Torrence rebounds from second-round wreck for semifinal finish

Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence emerged unhurt after a wild crash in a winning second-round race at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with Richie Crampton. Torrence and team put together a backup car but fell in the semifinals.
15 Oct 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Torrence Hero
Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence rode out a wild crash in a winning second-round race at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals with Richie Crampton. Torrence was ahead of Crampton when the car went out of control, hit the left wall, then caromed…
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Catch final qualifying from AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals live on NHRA.com

The final qualifying session from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals is live on NHRA.com and FOX Sports Go.
14 Oct 2017
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The final qualifying session from the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals is live on NHRA.com and FOX Sports Go. Catch all of the action, from Pro Stock Motorcycle through the nitro classes as teams battle for a spot in Sunday’s fields. No cable…
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Parker takes victory in Redemption exhibition at AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

Chuck Parker collected the event victory in the Redemption series exhibition eliminator, which features a wide variety of no-prep-style cars, during Friday qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. 
13 Oct 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Redemption
Chuck Parker collected the event victory in the Redemption series exhibition eliminator, which features a wide variety of no-prep-style cars, during Friday qualifying at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.  The Redemption…
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2013 Top Fuel champion Langdon will move to Funny Car class in 2018

2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move with him and back his Toyota Camry Funny Car. 
13 Oct 2017
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Shawn Langdon
Kalitta Motorsports has announced that 2013 Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon will make the move to the Funny Car class for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season. His current primary sponsor, Global Electronic Technology, will make the move…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 21)

NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2017, featuring Reading and St. Louis coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
12 Oct 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 21st issue of 2017, featuring Reading and St. Louis coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The Countdown to the Championship is midway…
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Torrence, Capps, Butner, Krawiec are Tricky Tipster's favorites for Dallas wins

Points leaders Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle), along with Pro Stock's Bo Butner are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's picks to win the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
12 Oct 2017
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Tricky Tipster
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
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Free mammograms for the fans program to continue at Dallas, Las Vegas events

Alexis DeJoria Racing’s annual "Free Mammograms for the Fans" program has provided more than 440 free mammography screenings since 2013. Now in its fifth year, the program is on track to reach a major milestone in 2017: 500 free screenings.
11 Oct 2017
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Mammovan
Alexis DeJoria Racing’s annual "Free Mammograms for the Fans" program has provided more than 440 free mammography screenings since 2013. Now in its fifth year, the program is on track to reach a major milestone in 2017: 500 free screenings.…
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McGaha recalls fond memories ahead of AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the Texas Motorplex opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility.
11 Oct 2017
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Chris McGaha
Racing at Texas Motorplex means a great deal to Pro Stock’s Chris McGaha. The Odessa, Texas, native was there the day the track opened in 1986, he watched his dad racing there growing up and got his first career Pro Stock round win at the facility…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Torrence, Meyer, Gaydosh

11 Oct 2017
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This week Steve Torrence, Billy Meyer, John Gaydosh, and Jeff Diehl stop by WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello discuss the eight-car fields in Pro Stock and preview the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals. Castello takes…
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Hagan looking for another hot streak to end Countdown to Championship

Matt Hagan is hoping to start another hot streak at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals to get himself back into championship contention.
10 Oct 2017
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Matt Hagan
Matt Hagan has been on enough hot streaks in his standout career – including one to open the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season – to know how quickly they can change the complexion of the season. Looking to end the NHRA Mello Yello Drag…
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Rampy, Barker lock up national championships at Silver Dollar Raceway

David Rampy and Jeffrey Barker each clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championships this weekend at Silver Dollar Raceway and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event.
10 Oct 2017
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Preview | Saturday REYNOLDS, Ga. – David Rampy and Jeffrey Barker each clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national championships this weekend at Silver Dollar Raceway and the…
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World-record holder Millican has mind set on more big numbers in Dallas

Clay Millican holds the Top Fuel elapsed time record, and thinks he can better it at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
10 Oct 2017
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Clay Millican
On the Friday night of the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event, Top Fuel’s Clay Millican put together the quickest run in NHRA history, going an incredible 3.631 at 330.39 mph. With that in mind, Millican is excited to see what he…
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Funny Car champions Force, Hagan, Hight and Beckman headline Pre-Stage FanFest

Four of the biggest names in recent NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship history will highlight the drivers participating in the free Pre-Stage FanFest on Thursday, Oct. 12, in downtown Ennis.
09 Oct 2017
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Fanfest
Four of the biggest names in recent NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car championship history will highlight the drivers participating in the free Pre-Stage FanFest on Thursday, Oct. 12, in downtown Ennis. Sixteen-time Funny Car champion John Force will be…
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Legends to reveal 'untold stories' during NHRA Breakfast at SEMA Show

Often referred to as the “can’t miss” event of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this year’s NHRA Breakfast, featuring “Untold Stories of the NHRA” as told by some of the most prominent and memorable names in drag racing, promises to be the most buzzworthy affair yet.
09 Oct 2017
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SEMA Show
Often referred to as the “can’t miss” event of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this year’s NHRA Breakfast promises to be the most buzzworthy affair yet. Featuring “Untold Stories of the NHRA,” some of the most prominent and memorable names in drag…
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DeJoria to retire after conclusion of 2017 NHRA season

Kalitta Motorsports Funny Car pilot Alexis DeJoria will retire from NHRA competition following the conclusion of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
09 Oct 2017
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Aleis DeJoria
Kalitta Motorsports Funny Car pilot Alexis DeJoria will retire from NHRA competition following the conclusion of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. “It’s one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make and I will miss…
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Annual DRAW Auction set for Oct. 14

The Drag Racing Association of Women’s annual Dallas Silent & Live Auction will take place at Texas Motorplex, Saturday, Oct. 14, after conclusion of the day’s activities at the AAA Texas NHRA Fallnationals. 
05 Oct 2017
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Auction
The Drag Racing Association of Women’s annual Dallas Silent & Live Auction will take place at Texas Motorplex, Saturday, Oct. 14, after conclusion of the day’s activities at the AAA Texas NHRA Fallnationals.  The fun begins at 7 p.m. in…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Rich Smith

04 Oct 2017
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The Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class also produced a first-time winner in Rich Smith, who wheeled his six-second ’68 Camaro to a final-round win against defending St. Louis winner Tom Schmidt. Both drivers were competitive off the…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Danny Nelson

04 Oct 2017
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The St. Louis event also hosted the quickest 32-car field in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs and when the smoke cleared, Danny Nelson was holding the much sought-after Wally trophy. In the final, Nelson was paired with Mike Coughlin’s JEGS…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Gas winner Dwight Nuest

04 Oct 2017
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Dwight Nuest and his Dodge Rampage Super Gasser have been familiar sights in Division 3 for many years, and he finally got his first national event victory in Super Gas. Racing against fellow first-time finalist Randy Shipp, Nuest left first and…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Comp winner Tommy Phillips

04 Oct 2017
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For the 39th time in his career, Tommy Phillips claimed a national event Wally after driving his CBS ArcSafe dragster to a final-round win against Division 7 ace Ryan Herem. In a typically close Super Comp race, both drivers had .003 reaction times…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Stock winner Tyler Wudarczyk

04 Oct 2017
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Tyler Wudarczyk missed out on the win in Super Stock, but he quickly composed himself and returned to earn the Stock title. Driving Gary Stinnett’s clean B/SA ’69 Camaro, Wudarczyk overcame opponent Matt Lund’s .003 start with a competitive .027…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Stock winner Slate Cummings

04 Oct 2017
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The only thing that prevented TylerWudarczyk from a perfect weekend was Slate Cummings, who celebrated his 40th birthday with a win in Super Stock. Cummings put an exclamation point on the win with a perfect .000 reaction time in the final round.…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Comp winner Shaun Vincent

04 Oct 2017
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Comp featured a robust 32-car field, which had to make Shaun Vincent’s win even more gratifying than usual. Vincent added a third title to his previous wins in 2013 after opponent David Billingsley red-lighted by four-thousandths in the final.…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Sportsman champion highlights

Tyler Wudarczyk became the latest driver to nearly double up when he scored a win in Stock and a runner-up in Super Stock at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. Tommy Phillips also landed in the winner’s circle for the 39th time in his Hall of Fame career with a victory in Super Comp.
04 Oct 2017
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Tyler Wudarczyk
Tyler Wudarczyk became the latest driver to nearly double up when he scored a win in Stock and a runner-up in Super Stock at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis. Tommy Phillips also landed in the winner’s circle for the 39th time…
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NHRA announces changes to Pro Stock qualifying format for 2018

NHRA has announced that the Pro Stock car category, which will compete at all 24 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events, will feature eight-car fields at nine selected events and 16-car fields at the other 15 events.
04 Oct 2017
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Pro Stock
NHRA has announced that the Pro Stock car category, which will compete at all 24 2018 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events, will feature eight-car fields at nine selected events and 16-car fields at the other 15 events. The change in field size…
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