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Crampton named driver of SealMaster Top Fuel dragster

Richie Crampton will take over driving duties of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster for the remainder of the 2017 season. Crampton earned the Auto Club Road to the Future Award in 2015.
28 Aug 2017
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Richie Crampton
Kalitta Motorsports named former Rookie of the Year and U.S. Nationals champion Richie Crampton the driver of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster. He will begin his tenure for Kalitta Motorsports at the historic U.S. Nationals and will remain in the…
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Winning Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals as important as ever for Force

Even before he came the most successful racer in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, John Force knew the importance of wining the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2017
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John Force
Even before he came the most successful racer in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series history, John Force knew the importance of wining the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Force has put together a legendary career, with 16 world championships…
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Top Fuel rookie Coughlin Jr. resigns his position at Kalitta Motorsports

Troy Coughlin Jr. has removed himself from the seat of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster, citing a desire to get more experience in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks. The third-generation driver has been racing the Kalitta Motorsports entry for the first 17 races of the 2017 season.
26 Aug 2017
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Troy Coughlin Jr. has removed himself from the seat of the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster, citing a desire to get more experience in the Top Alcohol Dragster ranks. The third-generation driver has been racing the Kalitta Motorsports entry for the…
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Beckman, Schumacher lead final day of Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals test

Jack Beckman led the Funny Car category during the second and final day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Tony Schumacher improved upon his time from Wednesday to lead Top Fuel.
24 Aug 2017
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Jack Beckman
Jack Beckman led the Funny Car category during the second and final day of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Tony Schumacher improved upon his time from Wednesday to lead Top Fuel. …
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Thursday's Indy testing notebook

NHRA's nitro stars hit the track again at Lucas Oil Raceway for a second day of testing ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Follow along with our live coverage.
24 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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On Wednesday, NHRA pros combined to make nearly 100 runs down Lucas Oil Raceway as part of a two-day test ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. After a marathon 11-hour day, the quickest time slips went to Tony Schumacher (3.702) and…
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Schumacher leads Top Fuel Testing for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

23 Aug 2017
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Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher led the Top Fuel category on Wednesday during the first of two days of testing for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Defending Funny Car event winner Matt Hagan led the Funny Car class…
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Elrod looks to defend Moser Sportsman Shootout title

The NHRA North Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place on Saturday, August 26, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.  Jacob Elrod is looking to defend his title.
23 Aug 2017
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The NHRA North Central Division Moser Sportsman Shootout is set to take place on Saturday, August 26, in conjunction with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, Ky.  Jacob Elrod is looking to…
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Second four-wide event added to 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Series schedule

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will add a second four-wide racing event in 2018, when the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals goes four-wide at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, April 6-8.
23 Aug 2017
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Four-Wide
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will add a second four-wide racing event in 2018, in April at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, when the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals joins the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, held annually since 2010 at…
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Wednesday's Indy testing notebook

NHRA's best pro teams hit the track at Lucas Oil Raceway for two days of testing ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Follow along with our live coverage.
23 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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With a week off between the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd and the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, NHRA pros descended on Lucas Oil Raceway for two-days of testing. The combination picture-perfect weather and a freshly prepped and…
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WFO Radio Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Winners Edition

23 Aug 2017
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WFO Radio’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuresLeah Pritchett and assistant crew chief Joe Barlam, Alexis DeJoria with co-crew chief Nicky Boninfante, Tanner Gray and a special guest, Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Jerry Savoie, Top…
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Pritchett and Enders add star power to the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown

NHRA Mello Yello Series drivers Leah Pritchett and Erica Enders will take part in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
23 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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As if the lure of heads-up competition between stock appearing 170-mph Chevy, Dodge, and Ford modern muscle cars wasn’t enough, the upcoming School of Automotive Machinists and Technology and Factory Stock Showdown will have plenty of star power…
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Tedesco, Drew lead winner's list at Beech Bend Raceway Park

Mia Tedesco and Ray Drew topped the list of winners as Beech Bend Raceway Park hosted the second-to-last race in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division.
22 Aug 2017
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Preview | Friday | Saturday Mia Tedesco and Ray Drew raced to victory at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.…
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Top teams will test at Indy prior to Big Go; catch the action on NHRA All Access

Race teams will gear up for The World’s Biggest Drag Race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, with a two-day test session, Aug. 23-24, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The test session will be broadcast live both days on NHRA All Access and is free to all subscribers or available as an a la carte purchase for non-subscribers or as a bundle deal for the test session and the event.
22 Aug 2017
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Race teams will gear up for The World’s Biggest Drag Race, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, with a two-day test session, Aug. 23-24, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The test session will be broadcast live both days on NHRA All Access…
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Rookie Report Card after Brainerd

A look at the stats of the 2017 rookie class through the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, race 17 of 24 (nine of 16 for Pro Stock Motorcycle) on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
22 Aug 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
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Rookie Report Card
Pro Stock rookie sensation Tanner Gray continued to pull away from the rest of the competition in the battle for this year's Auto Club Road to the Future Award. Gray, the prohibitive favorite for the honor that recognizes the season's top…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 17)

NHRA National Dragster’s 17th issue of 2017, featuring Sonoma and Seattle coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
21 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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LE Tonglet on National Dragster cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 17th issue of 2017, featuring Sonoma and Seattle coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. LE Tonglet continued his reign of terror in Pro Stock…
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Ashley, Lindberg take top honors; Line, Heath, Fischer score first wins in Brainerd

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full effect as Justin Ashley, Johan Lindberg, Ben Line, Brian Heath, and Brian Fischer reeled in victories Sunday evening during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway.
21 Aug 2017
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The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was in full effect as Justin Ashley, Johan Lindberg, Ben Line, Brian Heath, and Brian Fischer reeled in victories Sunday evening during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int’l Raceway. In their first…
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Three Top Fuel, five Funny Car drivers vie for Traxxas Nitro Shootout fan votes

Only one spot remains available for Top Fuel and Funny Car racers in their respective categories in the lucrative NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields taking place at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Those two positions will be determined in the next 10 days by NHRA fan votes and a pair of lottery-style drawings.
20 Aug 2017
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Traxxas
Only one spot remains available for Top Fuel and Funny Car racers in their respective categories in the lucrative NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout fields taking place at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Those two positions will be determined in…
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Traxxas Nitro Shootout Fan Vote Official Rules

18 Aug 2017
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Voting starts Sunday, Aug. 20 at 7:00 pm ET time and voting ends Tuesday, August 29th at 9AM ET. One vote per person. Must have a Facebook account/I.D. to Vote. One vote per Facebook I.D. Duplicate Votes from the same Facebook I.D.…
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Page, Cox, Hill lead winners list at Cecil County's Northeast Shootout

Dan Page, DJ Cox Jr., and Calvin Hill led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast division competed at Cecil County Dragway for the Northeast Shootout.
18 Aug 2017
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Preview | Saturday RISING SUN, Md. – Dan Page and DJ Cox Jr. took home the wins along with brothers Brian and Mike Sawyer at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Cecil County Dragway. Page,…
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Two-time world champ Smith expects to keep torrid pace at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

After missing the field in Englishtown, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith has been on an impressive run, advancing to three finals and qualifying No. 1 twice in the past four races. He hopes to continue that hot streak this weekend in Brainerd.
17 Aug 2017
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Matt Smith
After not qualifying five races ago, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith has come remarkably far in a short time. The only thing left for him is to break through for his first victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…
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Tricky Tipster picks Torrence, Brown as Top Fuel co-favorites; Hight, Butner, Tonglet also top Brainerd rankings

Steve Torrence and Antron Brown have been waging quite a battle on the dragstrip lately, and NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster took notice, naming them co-favorites for this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Bo Butner (Pro Stock), and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) top the rankings in their classes.
17 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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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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Sanford joins with K1 Speed for Indy nitro debut

Top Fuel rookie Ashley Sanford has signed K1 Speed go-karting centers as she prepares for her Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals debut in the Lagana Bros. Nitro Ninja dragster.
17 Aug 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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In preparation for her Top Fuel debut at the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Ashley Sanford has signed popular indoor go-kart facility K1 Speed as a marketing partner for the event. Sanford will be driving the Lagana Brothers’…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Don Sefton

16 Aug 2017
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Nearly a decade after winning Super Comp at the 2008 Seattle race, Don Sefton returned for an encore performance by winning in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs. Paired with Bryan Warr in the final, Sefton picked up the win with a slowing 7.239…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Andy Morris

16 Aug 2017
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Yet another first-time national event champ was Andy Morris, who claimed victory in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs. Morris won the final round after opponent Kyle Seipel fouled by one-thousandth of a second. Earlier in the event, Morris drove…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Street winner Tom Brown

16 Aug 2017
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The Super Street final was decided on the starting line when Larry Miner fouled by .014-second, sending Tom Brown to his first national event title. Brown never strayed far from the 10.90 index in his wins against Allan Macham, Steve Beggerly, and…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Gas winner Dan Davis

16 Aug 2017
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The Super Gas final was also a very competitive battle with Dan Davis collecting his first national event title at the expense of Gene Kelly. Davis, in his ’95 Ford Probe, gained a slight lead at the start, .017 to .025, then held on for the win, 9.…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Comp winner Randy Beck

16 Aug 2017
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Randy Beck’s first national event win in Super Comp was the result of a very solid driving performance that included a narrow win over Greg Taylor in the final round. In one of the best races of the day, Beck, the son of two-time NHRA Top Fuel champ…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Stock winner Jody Lang

16 Aug 2017
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Jody Lang’s mini version of the Western Swing was especially productive because he backed up his Sonoma Super Stock victory with a Stock win in Seattle. Lang scored career win No. 28 when he defeated Justin Lamb in a competitive final. Driving his…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Super Stock winner Jeff Lane

16 Aug 2017
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Jeff Lane has now won 11 NHRA national events, including six at his home track, Pacific Raceways, after claiming the Super Stock title over Justin Lamb. Driving the Cobalt that is normally raced by his son, Cody, Lane scored a critical quarterfinal…
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Comp winner Brian Hyerstay

16 Aug 2017
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Brian Hyerstay, in his tiny four-cylinder powered G/Dragster, knocked off local racer Ryan Warter in the Comp final. Hyerstay was ahead by a comfortable margin after a five-hundredths starting-line advantage and kept his foot in the throttle to…
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