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Atlanta Saturday Photo Gallery

Qualifying wrapped up at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals and photographer Randy Anderson captured the action.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Qualifying wrapped up at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals and photographer Randy Anderson captured the action. Fans crowded into the stands for the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals to see some great sessions of Top Fuel, Funny Car…
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Warter, Stults, and Burton lead winners at Division 6 season opener

Ryan Warter, Rod Stults, and Scott Burton led the list of champions as Firebird Raceway played host to the opening event of the 2019 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season in Division 6.
04 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil
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., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.937, 152.90 def…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Q3

Robert Hight took over pole position at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals after a rain delay. Tommy Johnson also made a solid pass before rain put a gap in the penultimate Funny Car session.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Tommy Johnson Jr.
Tommy Johnson Jr. made the quickest pass of the third session before it was temporarily suspended due to rain. Paul Lee made the second-quickest run, a 4.113-second hit, to move to eighth. We will get back under way when the track is dried off and…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Q3

Jordan Vandergriff made the quickest pass, but Luigi Novelli shook up the ladder by bumping Terry McMillen out of the field with one run to go at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff made the quickest run of the third session but was unable to move up the field thanks to the warm conditions at Atlanta Dragway. The Southern California Auto Club Road to the Future contender made a 3.799-second pass and will…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q3

Eddie Krawiec took over the Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying lead at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in the third qualifying session.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Eddie Krawiec
Eddie Krawiec rode past teammate Andrew Hines to take over pole position at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. Hines was ahead of Krawiec at 60-feet and 330-feet, but Krawiec crept away from Hines the further down the track the Harley-Davidson duo…
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Terry McMillen and Rob Wendland’s plan is coming together

Independent racer Terry McMillen is turning into a championship contender thanks to his partnership with Rob Wendland
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Terry McMillen
Terry McMillen and Rob Wendland partnered up ahead of the 2015 season and, since then, have a pair of Top Fuel wins to show for it. That, in a very competitive Top Fuel field, is a great success. But the duo understandably wants more – and has shown…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Saturday Preview

Qualifying continues at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern with Pro Stock Motorcycle.
04 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Atlanta
Three world champions took provisional poles on Friday night in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. J.R. Todd, Brittany Force and Andrew Hines are the leaders in Funny Car, Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, with two sessions left…
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Andrew Hines can’t stop winning 

Five-time champion Andrew Hines took the provisional pole at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals to continue a great season.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines won two of the first three Pro Stock Motorcycle races to open the season after a 16-race drought in 2018. His teammate, Eddie Krawiec, did most of the winning in 2017 and 2018 while winning a championship in the former and finishing…
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J.R. Todd, Brittany Force, Andrew Hines leads Friday qualifying at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

A group of former champions took the provisional poles at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals after a brief rain delay at Atlanta Dragway.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
J.R. Todd
Former champions hold the provisional poles at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, the seventh of 24 stops on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour. J.R. Todd (2018 Funny Car champ), Brittany Force (2017 Top Fuel champ) and Andrew Hines (…
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SSG, Laris Motorsports Insurance announce marketing partnership with Clay Millican

The Straightline Strategy Group welcomed Laris Motorsports Insurance as a major sponsor of their Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican for this weekend’s Arby’s Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga.
03 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Clay Millican
The Straightline Strategy Group welcomed Laris Motorsports Insurance as a major sponsor of their Top Fuel dragster driven by Clay Millican for this weekend’s Arby’s Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. With a special division…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Q2

Brittany Force surged to the lead in Top Fuel at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, passing reigning world champion Steve Torrence.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Brittany Force snagged the No. 1 spot with a 3.72-second pass in her Advance Auto Parts Top Fuel dragster, besting defending world champion Steve Torrence by .007-second. The last two world champions are stacked in the top two spots as we head into…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Q2

J.R. Todd jumped to the top of the Funny Car qualifying order at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, followed by John Force and Tim Wilkerson.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
J.R. Todd
J.R. Todd is in position to capture his second No. 1 qualifier in a Funny Car after making the quickest pass in the second qualifying session. The driver of the DHL Funny Car ran a 3.944 to pass John Force (3.958) to score three points and move to…
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Atlanta Friday Photo Gallery

NHRA stars take over a local Arby's, Paul Lee returns to Funny Car and more action from the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
We've got some photos from the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals courtesy of Randy Anderson for your viewing pleasure that range from Funny Car action to the stars of NHRA serving up Arby's. Enjoy.  Austin Prock, Angelle Sampey,…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q2

The Harley-Davidson Street Rods continued their dominance in the second session of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Eddie Krawiec
Andrew Hines scored another three points in the second qualifying session and remained on top of the Pro Stock Motorcycle heap by improving on his time by nearly two-hundredths of a second. His teammate, Eddie Krawiec, also improved, but by .002-…
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John Force suffers explosion at starting line at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

John Force got his birthday weekend off to a rough start at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
John Force
John Force's Peak Coolant Chevy Camaro Funny Car suffered an explosion shortly after its journey down the drag strip began in its first run at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals. The 16-time Funny Car champion got out of the car under his own…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Q1

Jordan Vandergriff raced to the top of the field in the first Top Fuel qualifying session at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jordan Vandergriff
Southern California Auto Club Road to the Future candidate Jordan Vandergriff ran five-hundredths quicker than the rest of the field to earn three points and take the Top Fuel pole; at least, for now. That’s better than three-time champion Antron…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Q1

Shawn Langdon kept up his great run of results by taking three points in the first Funny Car session at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon made the only 3-second run in the first Funny Car qualifying session at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. That earned the most recent winner in the category three bonus points and the added bonus of getting to go last in the second…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q1

Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec topped the first qualifying session of Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines’ 2019 revenge tour continued in the first qualifying session of the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He ran a 6.875 to lead the pack, including teammate Eddie Krawiec by .001-second, right on the heels of winning the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA…
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Angie Smith leaning on new clutch for more success in Atlanta

Matt Smith Racing crew chasing 60-foot times at Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Angie Smith
Angie Smith had a very strange race day at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. She reached the final round, or so she thought, a round after beating husband Matt Smith on a holeshot. Then things got weird.  A Christmas Tree failure…
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Blake Alexander: My phone hasn’t stopped ringing 

Free time is a thing of the past for Blake Alexander, the newest Funny Car team owner in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Blake Alexander
“I probably worked from 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. and I was on the phone the entire day,” said Blake Alexander, about as matter of fact as he says everything else. “Now, some of that was (my wife), Leah, but every time I hung up the phone it rang again…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Friday Preview

The seventh stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour kicks off with a pair of qualifying sessions at Atlanta Dragway beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern.
03 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Atlanta
Teams stay on the road for the second week in a row, and in the Eastern time zone, as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series descends on Atlanta Dragway for the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals. Action begins at 4 p.m. Eastern for the first of two…
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Defending Pro Mod world champ Janis embraces pressure heading to Atlanta

Mike Janis isn’t afraid to admit he felt the pressure of being the defending E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world champion entering the 2019 season, but he carries plenty of momentum into this weekend’s Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Mike Janis
Mike Janis isn’t afraid to admit he felt the pressure of being the defending E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world champion entering the 2019 season. But Janis has reveled in that spotlight, carrying…
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Motorcycle standout Hector Arana Jr. in a good place approaching Atlanta

A new approach and a calmer demeanor has already paid dividends for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr. during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and he hopes there are considerable long-term benefits that come from it.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Hector Arana
A new approach and a calmer demeanor has already paid dividends for Hector Arana Jr. during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The Pro Stock Motorcycle standout hopes there are considerable long-term benefits that come from it, but…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 60 No. 8)

NHRA National Dragster magazine's eight issue of 2019, featuring  coverage of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil as well as features on Alex Laughlin and the Skillman family, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
02 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster magazine's eighth issue of 2019, featuring  coverage of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to…
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SEMA expands youth outreach with NHRA

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is expanding its youth outreach efforts by partnering with the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is expanding its youth outreach efforts by partnering with the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program. This initiative enables SEMA to reach and introduce students to the excitement and…
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Andrew Hines reflects on his milestone 50th Pro Stock Motorcycle victory

With his victory at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, Andrew Hines became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 19th in NHRA history.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Paul Lee returns to competition this weekend at Arby’s Southern Nationals

Paul Lee returns to NHRA competition this weekend in the Funny Car category from a two-year absence. Lee suffered a widow-maker heart attack at the end of 2016 and now returns as a team owner and a partner with Straightline Strategy Group.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Paul Lee
Paul Lee returns to NHRA competition this weekend in the Funny Car category from a two-year absence. Lee suffered a widow-maker heart attack at the end of 2016 and now returns as a team owner and a partner with Straightline Strategy Group. The…
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Funny Car veteran Ron Capps eyes hot stretch heading to Atlanta

Despite an up-and-down 2019 season, Funny Car veteran Ron Capps remains confident something big is going to happen soon for his team, and possibly at this weekend’s 39th annual Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
01 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Ron Capps
After qualifying second and advancing to his first semifinal of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season in Houston, Ron Capps felt a hot streak might be coming. Barely squeezing into the qualifying field in Charlotte changed those plans…
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Tricky Tipster: Peach State predictions

Tricky Tipster’s morning-line favorites for the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals include Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Todd Tutterow (Pro Mod).
01 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
You win some, you lose some or so the story goes. Last week in Charlotte, Tipster finally pegged Steve Torrence as the Top Fuel winner but whiffed on Funny Car champ Shawn Langdon, who was unranked. Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Andrew Hines was in…
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Larry Larson will attempt to set street car record at Topeka national event

Larry Larson has the right vehicle, the proven skill, and now has the stage set to attempt to regain the title as having the Fastest Street Car during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in Topeka, Kan. 
01 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Larry Larson
Larry Larson has the right vehicle, the proven skill, and now has the stage set to attempt to regain the title as having the Fastest Street Car during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in Topeka, Kan.  The record…
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