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2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals Competition Eliminator winner David Eaton

27 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  After going winless since 2009, David Eaton has now won twice in the 2022 season with his Pro Stock-engined A/AP Bantam. Eaton, winner earlier this season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, powered to his second victory on the…
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Sacramento Raceway’s David Rudd bags historic 100th Street Legal victory

David Rudd, who competes regularly at NHRA member track Sacramento Raceway Park, recently achieved an historic milestone by winning his 100th race during the Wednesday night Street Legal event.
27 May 2022
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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David Rudd
No matter the sport, 100 victories is a big deal and that’s especially true in NHRA drag racing. Consider that in 70-plus years of national event competition, just five drivers have won 100 national events. By now, most NHRA fans are familiar…
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Drag racing gives voice to the man who spoke for us all: Dave McClelland (1937-2022)

For decades, Dave McClelland gave voice to hot rodders and NHRA racers across the country. With his passing, we asked for your stories to give Big Mac a voice now.
25 May 2022
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Dave McClelland
Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, ‘80s, and early '90s, both on television and at the racetrack, passed away May 22 of natural causes. He was 85. McClelland, whose skills, talent, and charm reached all…
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
25 May 2022
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Division 1 Lucas Oil
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Maple Grove Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the event…
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From crewman to racer, Matt Sackman is going all-in to chase his Top Fuel dreams

A longtime member of Antron Brown's champonship winning Top Fuel team, Matt Sackman is also a winner in Top Dragster and Top Alcohol Dragster and now he has his sights set on racing in Top Fuel.
25 May 2022
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Bob Tasca III looks to capitalize on "home court advantage" in Epping

Funny Car championship contender Bob Tasca III returns to his home event at New England Dragway in search of his first victory of the 2022 season.
25 May 2022
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Sportsman final-round video highlights

Final-round video highlights from Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series action at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
24 May 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
After going winless since 2009, David Eaton, near lane, has now won  in Comp twice in the 2022 season with his Pro Stock-engined A/AP Bantam. Eaton, winner earlier this season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals,…
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NHRA Camping World Series to bring 330-mph action to historic New England Dragway

With a scenic setting and some of the most passionate fans in drag racing, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on June 3-5.
23 May 2022
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New England Dragway
With a scenic setting and some of the most passionate fans in drag racing, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on June 3-5. It is the eighth of 22 races during the…
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Dave McClelland, famed announcer and early voice of the NHRA, passes away

Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, ‘80s, and '90s both on television and at the racetrack, passed away May 22 of natural causes. He was 85.
22 May 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Golden-throated Dave McClelland, the voice of the NHRA through the 1970s, ‘80s, and early '90s, both on television and at the racetrack, passed away May 22 of natural causes. He was 85. McClelland, whose skills, talent, and charm reached all…
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Stalba, Cox, Mayers lead winners at Division 1 Cecil County Dragway event

Karen Stalba, DJ Cox Jr., and Keith Mayers led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Cecil County Dragway.
22 May 2022
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Division 1
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Cecil County Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Karen Stalba, Hammonton, N.J., 5.243, 273.27  def. Jackie Fricke…
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Warter, Cour, Sorenson lead winners at Northwest Division kickoff event

Ryan Warter, Christopher Cour, and Joe Sorenson led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
20 May 2022
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '05 Sunfire, D/SM, 9.616, 109.19  def.…
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Sackman, Esz, Voges scores wins at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Matt Sackman, Phil Esz, and Chad Voges led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division competed at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
20 May 2022
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Matt Sackman, Channahon, Ill., 5.247, 268.92  …
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Eaton, Longhany remain hot with wins at Rockingham Division 2 event

Virginia NHRA Nationals champs David Eaton (Comp) and Jeff Longhany (Stock) continued their hot streaks with wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action at Rockingham Dragway.
20 May 2022
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Division 2
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR David Eaton, Merrit Island, Fla., '32 Bantam, A/AP, 6.686, 179.49…
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Tickets on sale now for the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion —June 16-18, Beech Bend Raceway

20 May 2022
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Tickets on sale now for the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion Beech Bend Raceway
Join us for the 19th Annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 16-18 at Beech Bend Raceway Park, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Experience the best in quarter-mile nostalgia drag racing; vintage speed parts and…
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Nataas, Gordon, Kamplain lead alky winners at Texas Motorplex doubleheader

Julie Nataas, Doug Gordon, and Greg Kamplain led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Texas Motorplex
20 May 2022
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Brownsburg, Ind., 5.441, 267.57  def. Steve Collier…
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Antron Brown tests at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Antron Brown and the Matco Tools Top Fuel team have been testing the wheels off on their machine to get it back into championship form, including a recent test at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where he also drove Mike Salinas' dragster.
20 May 2022
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Pro Mod pit notes

News and notes from the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
19 May 2022
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Pro Mod pit notes
by Dylan Billes & John Waldie  In memory of Jim Luikens Tylor Miller raced to his first win in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports…
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Watch this weekend's trio of Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a trio of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free starting Thursday in Division 4 on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
18 May 2022
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Division 4
  NHRA fans can watch a trio of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free starting Thursday in Division 4 on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. NHRA.tv coverage of the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series…
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New asphalt laid down at Cedar Falls Motorsports Park NHRA member track

Cedar Falls Motorsports Park recently completed a major track resurfacing project at the venerable Division 5 Iowa track, its first in about 25 years.
17 May 2022
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Motorsports Park recently completed a major track resurfacing project at the venerable Division 5 Iowa track, its first in about 25 years. With the help of a local asphalt company and advice from Division 5 Director Rob Park, Larry…
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Bill Skillman races to back-to-back Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown wins

Bill Skillman and his Ray Skillman Ford Cobra raced to victory Sunday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, the third stop on the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown, to widen their points lead.
16 May 2022
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Bill Skillman
Bill Skillman and his Ray Skillman Ford Cobra raced to victory Sunday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, the third stop on the Constant Aviation Factory Stock Showdown, to widen their points lead by defeating Dan Condon and…
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Rookie Tylor Miller scores victory in FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod in Virginia

Tylor Miller picked up his first career win in just his third career start in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, racing to an impressive victory at Virginia Motorsports Park as part of the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
15 May 2022
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Tylor Miller
Tylor Miller picked up his first career win in just his third career start in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by D-Wagon, racing to an impressive victory on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park as part of the Virginia NHRA…
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J.R. Carr wins Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition at Virginia NHRA Nationals

15 May 2022
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J.R. Carr was the winner of the Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition, presented here by Grade A Quality Energy Shots, taking the win with his Camaro after Elijah Morton went -.232 red in his Mustang.
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Tii Tharpe wins Top Fuel Harley at Virginia NHRA Nationals

15 May 2022
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Tii Tharpe
Top Fuel Motorcycle honors at the 2022 Virginia NHRA Nationals went to former world champ Tii Tharpe, who took an easy 6.34 final-round pass when William Jackson's bike went silent just off the starting line. The win will be especially…
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McBride makes fastest motorcycle run ever: 268 mph at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Larry "Spiderman" McBride made the fastest motorcycle pass in drag racing history -- 268.38 mph -- during a Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition race at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, shattering his own record of 265.95 mph.
14 May 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Larry McBride
Larry "Spiderman" McBride made the fastest motorcycle pass in drag racing history -- 268.38 mph -- during a Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition race at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, shattering his own record of 265.95 mph, set at South Georgia Motorsports…
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Start time for Saturday qualifying at Virginia NHRA Nationals moved up to noon

Due to pending weather, NHRA officials have bumped the start of Saturday’s qualifying for the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park up an hour with Pro Stock Motorcycle now beginning at noon.
14 May 2022
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Qualifying
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials have bumped the start of Saturday’s qualifying for the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park up an hour. Pro Stock Motorcycle will now begin at 12 p.m., wi Top Fuel and Funny Car to follow at 12:…
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Stevens, Smith lead winners at SRCA Dragstrip Division 5/Central Region event

James Stevens and Kyle Smith led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division was in action this weekend at SRCA Dragstrip.
13 May 2022
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Division 5
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER James Stevens, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.434, 263.41  def. Matthew…
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WATCH: McBride, Vantine square off In NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition race

Larry “Spiderman” McBride took on Dave Vantine and his Yellow Bullet in the first NHRA national event Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition run in decades with Vantine taking the win with a 5.87 at 221 mph.
13 May 2022
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Top Fuel Motorcycle exhibition race
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Waiting out the wet stuff

NHRA announced Joe Castello took to the Virginia Motorsports Park pits during the rain delay to talk to some of the drivers about how they deal with the delays and on their hopes for the weekend.
13 May 2022
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Virginia NHRA Nationals
We sent @WFOJoe into the pits to check in with drivers while we wait to get on track at the…
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NHRA adjusts schedule to help race fans watch Friday qualifying at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change to help fans get the chance to watch Friday’s qualifying session for this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, as NHRA returns to the track for the first time since 2019.
12 May 2022
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Richmond
Due to pending weather, NHRA officials announced a schedule change to help fans get the chance to watch Friday’s qualifying session for this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, as NHRA returns to the track for the first…
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Meet VMP general manager Tyler Crossnoe, one of the busiest men in drag racing

Ahead of this week's NHRA Camping World Series event, Virginia Motorsports Park General ManagerTyler Crossnoe discusses the many improvements made to the facility since the last NHRA appearance in 2019, and his hectic work schedule
12 May 2022
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Tyler Crossnoe
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