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Cruz Pedregon blows body off Funny Car at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Cruz Pedregon sent the body flying off his Snap-On Funny Car Toyota Camry during the third qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Pedregon exited his car under his own power and walked away from the wild ride.
09 Jun 2018
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NHRA, Virginia Motorsports Park announce Saturday sellout at Virginia NHRA Nationals

NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va. 
09 Jun 2018
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Virginia Motorsports Park
NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va.  NHRA returned to the facility, owned by Tommy and Judy Franklin, for the first time since…
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Jeremy Ray takes provisional Pro Mod pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals

08 Jun 2018
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Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray secured the preliminary No. 1 qualifying position Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
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Green progressing at a rapid rate heading into Virginia event

Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have to wait long to earn his first career victory in the class. 
07 Jun 2018
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Pro Mod
Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have…
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Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Virginia NHRA Nationals

The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
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RPM
NHRA officials announced today that the Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) 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 Virginia NHRA Nationals, which…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59, No. 12)

NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
07 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.…
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Matt Smith looking for more success in Virginia after first win of season

Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is hopeful his first win of 2018 is the start of a memorable stretch.
07 Jun 2018
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Matt Smith
After picking up his first victory of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and also his first since 2016, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is hopeful it is just the start of a memorable stretch that doesn’t stop…
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Skillman eager to turn Virginia debut into success as next Pro Stock winner

Seeing eight different winners through the first nine Pro Stock races of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is motivation for Drew Skillman to try to become the next in the winner’s circle at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
06 Jun 2018
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Drew Skillman
Seeing eight different winners through the first nine Pro Stock races of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is enough to convince Drew Skillman about the impressive parity in the class. It’s also motivation for Skillman to try to…
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WFO Radio JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Winners Edition

06 Jun 2018
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WFO
WFO Radio presents the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuring Robert Hight and Jimmy Prock, Clay Millican, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Matt Smith. Clay Millican discusses getting back to back wins and answers questions from WFO listeners.…
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Tasca Racing to debut TascaParts.com sponsorship in Richmond

TascaParts.com will sponsor Bob Tasca III and his Tasca Racing Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car for the first time this season at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
05 Jun 2018
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Bob Tasca
TascaParts.com will sponsor Bob Tasca III and his Tasca Racing Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car for the first time this season at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. “Last year our online parts division picked up the sponsorship for the Englishtown event…
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Two-time Funny Car champ Hagan aims to get back on winning path in Virginia

After a frustrating three-race stretch that dropped Matt Hagan out of the points lead, a final round appearance followed by a No. 1 qualifier last weekend showed the two-time Funny Car world champion that things may again be headed back on the right path.
05 Jun 2018
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Matt Hagan
After a frustrating three-race stretch that dropped Matt Hagan out of the points lead, a final round appearance followed by a No. 1 qualifier last weekend showed the two-time Funny Car world champion that things may again be headed back on the right…
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Tricky Tipster: Chicago winners Millican and Hight among the Richmond favorites

Recent winners Clay Millican and Robert Hight are the favorites for this weekend’s Richmond event, along with Greg Anderson, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith
05 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, nailed Clay Millican’s back-to-back Top Fuel wins in Chicago. Now, the tour heads back to Richmond, Va. for the first time in a decade with Millican, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, Eddie…
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NHRA Mello Yello Series returns to Virginia for first time since 2009

Virginia Motorsports Park will roar to life with the thrilling sights, sounds and 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for the first time since 2009 during the Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, June 8-10.
05 Jun 2018
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Richmond
Virginia Motorsports Park will roar to life with the thrilling sights, sounds and 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for the first time since 2009 during the Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, June 8-10.  It…
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Pritchett looking forward to putting on a show for fans at Virginia NHRA Nationals

With two final round appearances in the past three NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races, Top Fuel standout Leah Pritchett is eager to continue that momentum at this weekend’s inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
05 Jun 2018
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Leah Pritchett
With two final round appearances in the past three NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races, Top Fuel standout Leah Pritchett is eager to continue that momentum at this weekend’s inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. It…
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Meyer and Brown claim victories at Tulsa Raceway Park South Central Division event

In the final results from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Megan Meyer, Olathe, Kan., and Brian Brown, Gainesville, Texas, took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively.
04 Jun 2018
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Preview | Friday | Saturday In the final results from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Megan Meyer, Olathe, Kan., and Brian…
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JEGS Allstars winners Severance, Westerfield double up at Route 66

Joey Severance and Shane Westerfield raced to victories at both the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals on Sunday and the JEGS Allstars on Saturday earning the JEGS Double Up Bonus.
04 Jun 2018
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Joey Severance
Joey Severance and Shane Westerfield raced to victories at both the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals on Sunday and the JEGS Allstars on Saturday earning the JEGS Double Up Bonus. Severance, out of Woodburn, Ore., quickly disbursed of Dan Page’s…
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Courtney Force joins celeb list as awards presenter at the 2018 CMT Music Awards

NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car points leader Courtney Force will be a presenter at the 2018 CMT Music Awards. The show will premiere live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET/ PT on CMT.
04 Jun 2018
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Courtney Force
NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car points leader Courtney Force will be a presenter at the 2018 CMT Music Awards. The show will premiere live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET/ PT on CMT. Force joins A-list roster of…
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John Force collides with wall at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

16-time Funny Car champion John Force exited the car under his own power and plans to race on Sunday after colliding with the wall during qualifying at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
02 Jun 2018
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Despite an explosion and impact with the wall in the fourth qualifying session, John Force and his Peak Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro SS will start the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Race Day from the No. 6 position It was a wild ride for…
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Division 4 crew wins 2018 JEGS Allstars in a rout at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Third-generation Super Stock racer Aaron Stanfield leads the Division 4 team to an overpowering victory in the JEGS Allstars team competition. Pacific Region earns Top Alcohol trophy
02 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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The Goodguys from the NHRA South Central Division turned in a dominating performance to win the 34th annual JEGS Allstars overall team title on Saturday during the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals. The Division 4 crew built a sizable lead after five of…
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Tricky Tipster: Chicago favorites are Millican, Force, Enders, and Krawiec

In the professional opinion of NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster, recent tour winners Clay Millican, Courtney Force, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec rate the edge for the next stop in Chicago
01 Jun 2018
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Chicago Tipster
Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, is feeling spunky after correctly picking Courtney Force and Rickie Smith as the Topeka winners in Funny Car and Pro Mod, respectively. This week, Force maintains the top spot and is…
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Elusive first win in sight for Pollacheck approaching JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Scotty Pollacheck appears closer than ever to his first career win heading to this weekend’s JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
31 May 2018
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Scotty Pollacheck
Thanks to a fast start to open his 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Scotty Pollacheck appears closer than ever to his first career win heading to this weekend’s JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66…
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NHRA's Sportsman stars set to battle in JEGS Allstars at Route 66 Raceway

The 2018 JEGS Allstars event will take place Saturday, June 2, at Route 66 Raceway during the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals. The race within a race will pit the top points earners from NHRA’s seven geographic divisions and four Top Alcohol regions against each other.
31 May 2018
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Jegs
For 34 years, the JEGS Allstars has brought together the top racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to face off in a battle of the best of the best. The 2018 JEGS Allstars event will take place Saturday, June 2, at Route 66 Raceway during…
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Top Fuel champion crew chief McCulloch joins Palmer's CatSpot team

Jason McCulloch, who with tuner Brian Husen helped Brittany Force win the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel championship, has joined the Scott Palmer’s CatSpot Organic Litter Top Fuel team.
31 May 2018
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Scott Palmer
Jason McCulloch, who with tuner Brian Husen helped Brittany Force win the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel championship, has joined the Scott Palmer’s CatSpot Organic Litter Top Fuel team. "I know most people don't ever get the opportunity to run…
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Brittany Force responding well to adversity heading to JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

The way defending Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force and her team responded to adversity told Force a great deal about what her team is capable of this season.
30 May 2018
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Brittany Force
A crash like the one Brittany Force experienced to open the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is not an experience she wants to go through again. But the ability to overcome some sizeable adversity the way the defending Top Fuel world…
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WFO Radio Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Winners Edition

30 May 2018
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WFO
Check out the WFO Radio Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Winners Edition featuring Courtney Force, Clay Millican, Deric Kramer, and Rickie Smith. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap Topeka and get ready for the JEGS Route 66 Nationals.…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. looking to break out at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

It has been business as usual for Tommy Johnson Jr. through the first portion of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and, based on recent years that means something big could be coming in Chicago.
30 May 2018
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
It has been business as usual for Tommy Johnson Jr. through the first portion of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and, based on recent years that means something big could be coming for the Funny Car standout at this weekend’s…
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Brittany Force to race Advance Auto Parts Monster Energy dragster throughout June

Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force will be racing the Advance Auto Parts/Monster Energy dragster in the month of June.
29 May 2018
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Brittany Force
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force will be racing the Advance Auto Parts/Monster Energy dragster in the month of June. The eight-time event winner has partnered with Advance Auto Parts for the JEGS Route 66 NHRA…
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CatSpot Organic Cat Litter to become title sponsor of NHRA Northwest Nationals

CatSpot Organic Cat Litter, the all-natural coconut cat litter brand, has reached an agreement with NHRA as the title-rights sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event taking place at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.
29 May 2018
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Seattle
CatSpot Organic Cat Litter, the all-natural coconut cat litter brand, has reached an agreement with NHRA as the title-rights sponsor for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event taking place at Pacific Raceways in Seattle. The CatSpot NHRA…
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Aragona, Iacono, and Barton top winners list at Maple Grove event

Frank Aragona, Michael Iacono, and David Barton led the list of winners as Maple Grove Raceway hosted the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series NHRA Northeast division .
29 May 2018
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Division 1
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the final results from Maple Grove Raceway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Duane Shields, Boulder City, Nev., and…
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Tony Schumacher remembers Chicago wins ahead of JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Eight-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champion Tony Schumacher has no problem recalling the five wins that took place at state-of-the-art Route 66 Raceway.
29 May 2018
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Tony Schumacher
Of Tony Schumacher’s 83 career Top Fuel wins in his 10,000-horsepower U.S. Army dragster, the eight-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champion has no problem recalling the five that took place at state-of-the-art Route 66 Raceway.…
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