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Tharpe wins Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title in dramatic fashion

Tii Tharpe defeated Doug Vancil in a dramatic conclusion to the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley, winning the championship in the final round of the series-ending season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
03 Sep 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Harley
Tii Tharpe defeated Doug Vancil in a dramatic conclusion to the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley, winning the championship in the final round of the series-ending season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. The two had battled it out…
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Castellana secures Pro Mod pole, advances to second round at U.S. Nationals

Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations.
02 Sep 2018
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana powered to the No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and was able to translate that to early success in eliminations. This weekend’s Pro…
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Castellana powers to top of Pro Mod field at U.S. Nationals through Saturday qualifying

Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth of 12 events this season.
01 Sep 2018
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana raced to the current No. 1 qualifying position at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Al-Anabi Performance, is the eighth…
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Frigo leads Pro Mod category at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category.
31 Aug 2018
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Pro Mod
Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
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Daniels goes back-to-back-to-back for third Dodge Hemi Challenge win

Second-generation racer James Daniels drove his Hemi-powered Dodge Dart to a third-straight win in the prestigious Mopar Hemi Challenge event at Indy.
31 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Hemi Challenge
James Daniels won his first Dodge Hemi Challenge title at the age of 20 in 2016 and three years later he still hasn’t lost a round at the prestigious event. Daniels ran his win streak to three when he stopped low qualifier Gary Wolkwitz in a final…
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Al-Anabi Performance named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod series race at Indy

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 this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
31 Aug 2018
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Pro Mod
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 this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. It is…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 18)

NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
30 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to our coverage from the Brainerd…
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Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Force, Gray, Krawiec, and Smith favored at Indy

NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster picks Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Tanner Gray, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
No drag racing career is complete without a win at the “Big Go”, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. It’s not only NHRA’s oldest, richest, and most prestigious event, but it also marks the end of the regular season, which makes it even more…
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Defending Indy Pro Stock champ Skillman eager to finish 2018 strong

Defending Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Pro Stock champ Drew Skillman admits it's been a tough season, but he'd love to finish strong, beginning in Indy.
29 Aug 2018
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Drew Skillman
Returning to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the site of this weekend’s 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, a number of memories come flooding back for Drew Skillman. Before last year, they were about growing up less than an hour…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Preview

29 Aug 2018
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WFO
WFO gets ready for Indy with "Fast Jack" Beckman, Darrell Gwynn, Mark Pawuk, Chip Ellis, Gary Pritchett, Chris Marshall, NHRA National Dragsters Kevin McKenna, Hank Stewart and Brian Massingill from SAM Tech. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe…
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Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley schedule set for 2019 season

NHRA officials have announced the schedule for the 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which again will compete at 10 events.
29 Aug 2018
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Harley
NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 10-race 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which is set to feature NHRA's only nitromethane-powered two-wheeled bikes at some of the most breathtaking racing…
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Indy Funny Car showdown will determine final Countdown to the Championship spots

John Force, Shawn Langdon, and Tim Wilkerson currently own spots 8-10 in the Funny Car Countdown but Bob Tasca III, Cruz Pedregon, and Jonnie Lindberg all still have mathematical chances to unseat them at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
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Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson has been in this situation before, needing a strong performance at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals to secure his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. In fact, it was just a year ago when…
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Baldwin partners with Raybestos Powertrain and McLeod Racing for U.S. Nationals

Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing.
28 Aug 2018
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Krista Baldwin
Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing. Baldwin will run the A/Fuel entry of Anthony Dicero and will share an…
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DSR celebrates ongoing Riley Children’s Foundation partnership during NHRA U.S. Nationals

Before Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals, the team will be raising funds for Indianapolis-based Riley Hospital for Children.
28 Aug 2018
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
Before Indianapolis-based Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend, the winningest team in NHRA history will have already achieved a major victory – raising funds for Indy’s own Riley…
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Record-tying 30-car field set to battle for NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge title

A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
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Hemi Challenge
A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals. The victor’s Wally trophy will have even more of a “…
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Chevrolet renews agreement as Official Truck of NHRA

Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.” Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA
28 Aug 2018
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Chevy
Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.”  Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA that are necessary at each of…
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N3 Boatworks to sponsor Gary Pritchett in Indy Top Alcohol Funny Car debut

Gary Pritchett will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with primary sponsorship from Indianapolis-based N3 Boatworks.
28 Aug 2018
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Gary Pritchett
Gary Pritchett, who is best known for his successful seven-year career as the clutch specialist on Steve Torrence’s Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster, will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S…
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Coughlin Jr. peaking at the perfect time as sport's biggest race looms

Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com McPhillips Racing team are roaring into the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a two-race winning streak that certainly makes them a "Big Go" favorite.
28 Aug 2018
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Troy Coughlin
One day after clinching the North Central Regional Top Alcohol Dragster championship, Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com McPhillips Racing team are roaring into the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a two-race winning streak that…
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Portland takes team title, four heading to Summit National Championship

Portland International Raceway captured the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Final Team Championship along with four racers that punched their tickets to the Summit National Championship in winning Saturday’s Race of Champions.
28 Aug 2018
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Summit
BOISE, Idaho – Portland International Raceway captured the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Final Team Championship along with four racers that punched their tickets to the Summit National Championship in winning Saturday’s Race of…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle shake-up: Gladstone joins Liberty team

In a surprising move, Joey Gladstone leaves the Underdahl/Stoffer team and will join Team Liberty Racing. Former rookie of the year Cory Reed will sit out the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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gladstone
After a frustrating start to the 2018 season, Joey Gladstone has announced that he has joined Team Liberty Racing for the remainder of the 2018 season. Gladstone will be riding team owner Cory Reed’s Buell V-twin while Reed waits for his new bike to…
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Ellis returns aboard Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson

Popular Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chip Ellis will make his 2018 season debut at Indy aboard a Vance & Hines factory Harley-Davidson; Nitro Harley rider Doug Vancil will serve as crew chief.
28 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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ellis
The Vance & Hines factory Harley-Davidson team will expand to three riders at the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with the addition of seven-time NHRA national event winner, Chip Ellis, who will join current championship contenders…
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Trio of Top Fuel racers battling for final Countdown to the Championship positions

Just nine points separate Scott Palmer, Mike Salinas and RIchie Crampton as the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals begin at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Those points could prove the difference between making the Countdown to the Championship and not, making the final race of the regular season all the more enticing.
27 Aug 2018
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Scott Palmer
Just nine points separate Scott Palmer, Mike Salinas and Richie Crampton, three standout Top Fuel drivers competing for what could possibly be the final two spots in the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. With the final regular…
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Blake Alexander to drive LoCo Cookers Top Fuel Dragster at U.S. Nationals

Two-time Top Fuel Dragster winner Blake Alexander to pilot the LoCo Cookers Top Fuel Dragsters for Bob Vandergriff Racing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
27 Aug 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Blake Alexander
Blake Alexander will don the LoCo Cookers colors at his seventh event of the season when he pilots the Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel Dragster at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The two-time winner boasts four final-round…
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Special Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition passes scheduled for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

For the first time, Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars will be making an appearance at an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event as part of the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
27 Aug 2018
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Pro Stock
For the first time, Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars will be making an appearance at an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event as part of the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Mountain motor drivers from around the country will…
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Justin Ashley Racing will debut at Indy with new sponsor

Justin Ashley Racing will hit the track for its first official race at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and will be introducing its new primary sponsor, 1800CASHOUT, Inc.
27 Aug 2018
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Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley Racing, which recently announced it had acquired a complete A/Fuel Dragster operation to compete in the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class, will hit the track for its first official race at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.…
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Allegiant named official airline of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

Allegiant has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official airline of NHRA. The new partnership with Allegiant, is effective immediately for the remainder of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and will continue for upcoming seasons.
27 Aug 2018
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Allegiant
Allegiant has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official airline of NHRA. The new partnership with Allegiant, which offers industry-low fares on an all-jet fleet, is effective immediately for the remainder of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag…
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Dudley takes Moser Sportsman Shootout

In the final round of the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series it was Ed Dudley hoisting the trophy with a final-round win over Chris Stephenson. 
26 Aug 2018
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Moser
In the final round of the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series it was Ed Dudley hoisting the trophy with a final-round win over Chris Stephenson.    Dudley, Plainfield, Ind.,…
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Brittany Force leads Top Fuel field to conclude Indianapolis test session

Defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force powered atop the Top Fuel competitors on the second of two days of the Indianapolis test session at Lucas Oil Raceway ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
23 Aug 2018
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Brittany Force
The defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force powered atop the Top Fuel competitors on day two of the Indianapolis test session. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues with the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Aug. 29…
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Gary Pritchett prepares for Indy TAFC debut

Gary Pritchettwill pull double-duty at Indy as the clutch specialist on Steve Torrence’s Top Fuel car and driver of Jonnie Lindberg’s Landmeco Top Alcohol Funny Car .
23 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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garyP
It wasn’t hard to find the happiest guy at Lucas Oil Raceway during Wednesday’s first day of the annual pre-U.S. Nationals test. That honor went to Gary Pritchett, who had the time of his life preparing for his NHRA diving debut behind the wheel…
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Thursday's Indy testing notebook

NHRA's Mello Yello Pro hit the track at Lucas Oil Raceway for the second of two days of testing ahead of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Follow along with our live coverage.
23 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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test
For the most part, the NHRA pros that took part in Wednesday’s test session at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis were able to gain valuable data and refine their tune-ups with a little more than a week before the sport’s marquee event, the Chevrolet…
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