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Denso renews primary sponsorship of Angie and Matt Smith for 2020 season

Denso Products and Services, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corp., is returning as the primary sponsor of Pro Stock Motorcycle racers Angie and Matt Smith for the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. 
05 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Angie Smith
Denso Products and Services, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corp., is returning as the primary sponsor of Pro Stock Motorcycle racers Angie and Matt Smith for the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.  The…
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Watch the "Baby Gators" Division 2 Lucas Oil Series event live and free on NHRA.tv

NHRA.tv is live-streaming a special free weekend of coverage from the Division 2 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, a tune-up for next weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
05 Mar 2020
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Gainesville
NHRA.tv is live-streaming a special free weekend of coverage from the Division 2 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, a tune-up for next weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The event, affectionately known as the…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Sportsman Highlights

Winning a championship in any NHRA class is tough, but Dean Carter and Brad Burton have each done it twice, and now, they’ve also added victories at the 2020 NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
05 Mar 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Dean Carter
Winning a championship in any NHRA class is tough, but Dean Carter and Brad Burton have each done it twice, and now, they’ve also added victories at the 2020 NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Carter won in Comp, and Burton…
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New issue of National Dragster highlights DeJoria, Phoenix coverage, Jeg vs. Shepherd

NHRA National Dragster's fourth issue of 2020, featuring coverage of the NHRA Arizona Nationals and a feature on comebacking Funny Car Alexis DeJoria, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster's fourth issue of 2020, featuring coverage of the NHRA Arizona Nationals and a feature on comebacking Funny Car Alexis DeJoria, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to…
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See the cars of the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown in this photo gallery

SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown returns for the 2020 season at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and the NHRA National Dragster photographers have the photos you need to get you ready for the new campaign.
05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford return to the drag strip to battle for supremacy in the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown beginning with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The three American motorsports powerhouses bring the Camaro, Challenger and…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers champion Paul Mitsos

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Two years after bagging his first national event title in Pomona, Paul Mitsos scored again in Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers by driving to a final-round win over Ed Olpin Sr., who was looking to join his son in the winner’s…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers champion Art Hoover

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Art Hoover, who previously won the 2012 JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals, claimed a second win in Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers when he defeated Phil Unruh in the final round. Hoover left almost no room with a .012 light and a 6.…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas champion Ed Olpin Jr.

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Ed Olpin Jr. won the Super Comp title in Phoenix in 2002 and has since watched his father, Ed Sr., score six wins in Super Gas and Top Sportsman. Ed Jr. got back on the board when he stopped Matthew Larson in the Super Gas final at Wild Horse…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp champion Val Torres Sr.

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Two weeks after winning Super Gas in Pomona, Val Torres Sr. scored again by claiming the Super Comp title in Phoenix. Torres, who now has eight national event wins in his career, turned on the win light in the final after Cal Belden fouled by…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Stock champion Brad Burton

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Brad Burton, the 2010 and 2012 NHRA Stock champ, also outlasted a deep and talented field to claim his ninth career win. Burton, in his D/SA ’72 Firebird, won the final with a 10.75 on his 10.74 dial after opponent Jon Irving broke out in his I/…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock champion Kyle Rizzoli

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Kyle Rizzoli, who barely missed winning the Super Stock championship last year, rallied for his ninth career win when he defeated five-time world champ Justin Lamb in the final. Rizzoli, in his SS/CA ’69 Camaro, sealed the deal with an almost…
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NHRA Arizona Nationals Comp champion Dean Carter

05 Mar 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
After winning a pair of NHRA world championships in 1993-94, Dean Carter spent some time racing in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, but he’s back this season and backed up his quarterfinal finish in Pomona with career win No. 8 in…
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SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown 2020 season preview

Amidst the ongoing challenge to maintain parity, the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class closely resembles the early days of Pro Stock.
05 Mar 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Factory stock
A year ago, the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown produced some of the most thrilling action of the season with former Pro Stock driver Drew Skillman earning the championship over a stacked field that included fellow Pro Stock alumni Bo Butner…
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Pro Mod champ "Stevie "Fast" Jackson: "I don't want to lose a round this year."

Reigning E3 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series world champion Stevie Jackson has a goal this year: win every race. The addition of Phil Shuler is part of that plan as Jackson discussed in a wide-ranging interview with NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes.
04 Mar 2020
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Steve Jackson
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As 2020 debut looms, Andrew Hines, Brian Lohnes talk Pro Stock Motorcycle

As the Pro Stock Motorcycle class prepares to kick off its 2020 season, reigning world champ Andrew Hines shared his thoughts about the season ahead, new technology, and pre-season testing with NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes.
04 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Andrew Hines
  READ MORE: Pro Stock Motorcycle season preview To purchase general-admission or reserved seats, call…
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Drivers out to make history in grand style at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

History and a chance for glory at one of the most historic tracks on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit is on the line at the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 12-15 at Gainesville Raceway.
03 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gainesville
History and a chance for glory at one of the most historic tracks on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit is on the line at the 51st annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 12-15 at Gainesville Raceway. A year after…
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Larry Morgan, Tony Christian will be part of Pro Stock salute at Gatornationals

Larry Morgan and Tony Christian, two great and colorful drivers from Pro Stock history, will be the guests of honor at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as part of NHRA’s yearlong salute to 50 Years of Pro Stock.
03 Mar 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Pro Stock
Larry Morgan and Tony Christian, two great and colorful drivers from Pro Stock history, will be the guests of honor at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals as part of NHRA’s yearlong salute to 50 Years of Pro Stock. Morgan scored 12 wins…
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Ron Capps, NAPA team regrouping after pre-season trailer fire

It took a lot of work for the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team to regroup and clean up after a pre-season trailer fire and the three-week break between races is helping. Crew chief Rahn Tobler shares the story with NHRA Indy bureau chief John Kernan.
03 Mar 2020
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Ron Capps
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NHRA introduces Wi-Fi for all at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

The NHRA Wi-Fi For All Zone, the next step in a long-term rollout plan to enhance the fan experience through reliable wireless internet service throughout the pits, midways, and grandstands, will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals March 12-15.
03 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WiFi
After a successful trial at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona this year, the NHRA Wi-Fi For All Zone will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 12-15. This is the next step in a long-term rollout plan…
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WFO Radio NHRA Podcast: Arizona Nationals winners

02 Mar 2020
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WFO
This week on the WFO Radio NHRA Podcast, Arizona Nationals winners Steve Torrence, Tommy Johnson Jr., and Erica Enders all stop by to discuss winning the event. Torrence, the reigning Top Fuel champ, gives the details of his first race back on the…
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Renew your Gatornationals tickets and get a free Garlits or Muldowney mini helmet

Fans who renew their tickets for 2021 at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will have the option of either a “Big Daddy” Don Garlits or Shirley “Cha-Cha” Muldowney mini-helmet when they renew their tickets at the track.
02 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gatornationals
NHRA race fans who renew their tickets this season at select Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events for 2021 will receive an NHRA Legend mini-helmet. The 2021 season will salute NHRA’s 70th anniversary and the events so now’s your chance…
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Auto Club Famoso Raceway hosts two-day March Meet test and tune event

In advance of the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series opener March 5-8, Auto Club Famoso Raceway hosted a two-day test-and-tune event for March Meet competitors that included defending season champs and top contenders.
02 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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March Meet
In advance of the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, the 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series opener March 5-8, Auto Club Famoso Raceway hosted a two-day test-and-tune event for March Meet competitors that included defending season champs…
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Mangus, Taylor both double up at Tucson Dragway's Pacific Division opener

Ryan Mangus and Jeff Taylor each doubled up with two eliminator wins at the Pacific Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Tucson Dragway, Mangus in Stock and Super Comp and Taylor in Top Dragster and Top Sportsman.
01 Mar 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Winners
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Tucson Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Tony Mandella, Eastvale, Calif., '92 Camaro, A/SMA, 8.000, 168.62  …
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Meyer, Whiteley, and Martin lead Division 4 winners at No Problem Raceway

Rachel Meyer, Annie Whiteley, and Raymond Martin led the list of winners as the Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season kicked off at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La.
01 Mar 2020
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Winners
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Nitro on the Bayou: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Rachel Meyer, Mount Vernon, Mo., 5.347, 268.82  def. Jackie…
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Featured Flyer: Chris Beanes’ head-turning ’51 Henry J Top Sportsman entry

Even if it weren’t for its beautiful black paint job and purple flames or the mini Top Fuel-like wing hanging off the back deck, Chris Beanes’ Top Sportsman Henry J machine would turn heads.
28 Feb 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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  Even if it weren’t for its beautiful black paint job and purple flames or the mini Top Fuel-like wing hanging off the back deck, Chris Beanes’ Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers entry would turn heads. In a sea of late-…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. reflects on dramatic Phoenix win, prepares for Gatornationals

Tommy Johnson Jr. and the MD Anderson Cancer Center team scored a huge Funny Car win at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, but it wasn’t without drama. T.J. looks back at the win and ahead to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, remembering an explosive moment at last year’s event.
28 Feb 2020
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
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SoCal Nitro Scrapbook: 1976-78

Southern California was a hotbed of Funny Car racing in the mid-1970s, with guys like Don "the Snake" Prudhomme, "Big Jim" Dunn, and good ol' John Force patrolling the dragstrips.
28 Feb 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Nitro
  It was pure happenstance that I opened the drawer in the credenza in my office yesterday and out tumbled a four-decade-plus old scrapbook of drag racing photos I had taken in the mid- to late-1970s. They aren’t great by any means –- I…
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NHRA Insider podcast: Erica Enders, Jack Beckman discuss hot starts to 2020

27 Feb 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider Podcast
On this post-Phoenix episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast with Brian Lohnes, Erica Enders and Jack Beckman join the show to talk about the red-hot starts they have scored in Pro Stock and Funny Car, respectively.  Both guests provide really…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle 2020 season preview: Who can really win this thing?

Let’s be real for a minute and ask ourselves just how many riders are actually capable of winning the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. The answer might surprise you.
27 Feb 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Pro Stock Motorcycle
Let’s be real for a minute and ask ourselves just how many riders are actually capable of winning the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship. The answer might surprise you. For starters, let’s go with the…
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NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series season preview: March Meet launch

The 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series kicks off March 5-8 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., with the prestigious the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, an historic event that traces its roots back to the earliest history of the sport.
27 Feb 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Heritage Series
The 2020 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series kicks off March 5-8 at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., with the prestigious the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, an historic event that traces its roots back to the earliest…
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