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John Force rides BlueDef Camaro to No. 1 spot with career-best 337-mph speed

18 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
John Force
John Force finished qualifying Friday night where he started, in the No. 1 spot for what, with warming temperatures expected Saturday, will be the fifth of the season and the 160th of his career after a sizzling 3.834 at 337.33 mph in his Peak…
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Elite Camaros of Jeg Coughlin Jr., Erica Enders lock down first two Pro Stock spots

18 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
The double-barreled Elite Performance threat of Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Erica Enders ended up 1-2 after a dazzling side-by-side final dash of Pro Stock qualifying with Coughlin’s pink JEGS.com Camaro grabbing the No. 1 spot with a 6.509, a thousandth…
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Matt Smith's 200-mph blast carries his Denso EBR to No. 1 in Pro Stock Motorcycle

Reigning world champ Matt Smith flexed the muscles of his Denso-backed EBR, cracking off the first 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle pass at Texas Motorplex en route to grabbing the No. 1 qualifying spot.
18 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Reigning world champ Matt Smith flexed the muscles of his Denso-backed EBR, cracking off the first 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle pass at Texas Motorplex en route to grabbing the No. 1 qualifying spot. Smith improved by a tenth on his opening pass of…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers Jerry Foss and Randy Anderson were all over Texas Motorplex on the opening day of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, providing a gallery's worth of photos from on and off the track.
18 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Photo Gallery
Texas Motorplex hosted the Pre-Stage FanFest in Ennis on Thursday, allowing fans to interact with the stars of the NHRA before the start of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Pro Stock heroes Greg Anderson, Jason Line, and Bo…
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WATCH: Kebin Kinsley fireballs the engine in the first qualifying session in Dallas

Texas-based Top Fuel racer Kebin Kinsley rode out a big fireball in the Hennen Motorsports dragster in the first qualifying session of the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
18 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Kebin Kinsley
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Drew Skillman clinches SAMTech.edu Factory Stock championship

Drew Skillman clinched the 2019 SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown championship at the close of qualifying Saturday at the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals in Dallas.
18 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Drew Skillman
Drew Skillman clinched the 2019 SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock Showdown championship at the close of qualifying Saturday at the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals in Dallas. Following an impressive three-win season, Skillman built a commanding lead in…
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Lee Callaway ready to take the big stage in his Top Fuel debut this weekend in Dallas

Former national event-winning Top Alcohol Dragster driver Lee Callaway will join the ranks of NHRA Top Fuel drivers this weekend as he makes his debut in Scott Palmer’s Magic Dry dragster.
18 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Lee Callaway
Lee Callaway will join the ranks of NHRA Top Fuel drivers this weekend as he makes his debut in Scott Palmer’s Magic Dry dragster. The former national event-winning Top Alcohol Dragster driver completed his licensing last week and will campaign his…
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Consistent Eddie Krawiec still in the title hunt, but first season win would help

No racer really wants the pressure entering an event of a make-or-break weekend, but when the Countdown to the Championship passes its midpoint, that’s the agenda for a lot of title contenders, including former Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Eddie Krawiec.
18 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Eddie Krawiec
No racer really wants the pressure entering an event of a make-or-break weekend, but when the Countdown to the Championship passes its midpoint, that’s the agenda for a lot of title contenders, including former Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Eddie…
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What the teams had to say entering the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

"This is one of the toughest eras in the sport’s history. If you get a win this year you will most likely have had to race easily three championship-caliber teams." -- Richie Crampton
18 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richie Crampton
JOHN FORCE RACING ROBERT HIGHT “This season has been pretty incredible. We’re nearing the end of the Countdown and we extended our points lead in Charlotte and this AAA Texas team, they really pulled together and did a…
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Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Pro Mod Series will compete at FallNationals

The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Pro Mod Series (MWPMS) will put on an exhibition race presented by Atomizer Racing Injectors at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
18 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Pro Mod Series (MWPMS) will put on an exhibition race presented by Atomizer Racing Injectors at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. The Mid-West Pro Mod Series features all types of engine power boosters,…
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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Friday preview

The second half of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship kicks off a fabled texas Motorplex with the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Just this race at the final two events in Las Vegas and Pomona remain for divers to earn points towards the world championships.
18 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Dallas
The second half of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Series Countdown to the Championship kicks off a fabled texas Motorplex with the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. Just this race at the final two events in Las Vegas and Pomona remain for divers to earn…
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Remembering '70s Funny Car hitter Bill Leavitt

Drag racing lost another of its nitro-racing veterans Sept. 25 with the passing of 1970s Funny Car star Bill Leavitt just about a week shy of his 81st birthday. Leavitt was the first Funny Car driver to record an elapsed time of less than 6.5 seconds.
17 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Bill Leavitt
Drag racing lost another of its nitro O.G.s Sept. 25 with the passing of 1970s Funny Car star Bill Leavitt just about a week shy of his 81st birthday. Leavitt was known to fans of the ‘70s floppers for his incredibly quick and steady Quickie Too…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster, with St. Louis coverage and Enders/Stoffer feature, now online

NHRA National Dragster magazine's 20th issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals from St. Louis and an in-depth look at the revivals of the careers of event winners Erica Enders and Karen Stoffer, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
17 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 20th issue of 2019, which includes in-depth coverage of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals from St. Louis and an in-depth look at the revivals of the careers of event winners Erica Enders and Karen Stoffer,…
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Stars (Re)Born: Erica Enders and Karen Stoffer back in championship form

Erica Enders and Karen Stoffer survived down periods and are right in the thick of championship battles.
17 Oct 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Feature
Karen Stoffer and Erica Enders
The image spoke for itself. Erica Enders and Karen Stoffer stood arm in arm in the winner’s circle at World Wide Technology Raceway, replicating an iconic drag racing moment. Stoffer and Enders combined for the 148th and 149th wins for women in the…
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Purchase tickets now for 2020 NHRA Arizona Nationals

This event marks the second stop on the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour and the 36th running of the NHRA Arizona Nationals.
17 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA Arizona Nationals
Tickets are now on sale for the 36th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals. This event marks the second stop on the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour and is sure to showcase thrilling drag racing action. …
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NHRA Power Rankings: David Grubnic, Brittany Force on right path in first season together

16 Oct 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Power Rankings
Brittany Force
David Grubnic joined John Force Racing to win his first championship. He left Clay Millican to tune Brittany Force, a former world champion in Top Fuel, to a second title. That was the goal. It remains the goal.  Grubnic and the Advance Auto…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast: NHRA Carolina Winners Edition

16 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
WFO
WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast features the NTK NHRA Carolina Winners including Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Deric Kramer, and Andrew Hines. Plus, Alan Reinhart recaps the race with host Joe Castello, and Richie Stevens stops by to discuss his return…
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Fast Five: NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals

NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick count down their top five highlights from the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Draagway.
16 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
Fast Five
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Tricky Tipster: Don't mess with these folks in Texas

According to Tricky Tipster, NHRA’s resident odds-maker, Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, and Andrew Hines are the best bets for Lone Star State glory at the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals.
16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Steve Torrence
Please excuse Tricky Tipster for a second while he gloats over last week’s results where he correctly picked Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, and Steve Jackson to deliver wins in Charlotte. Of course, it’s also worth noting that he completely whiffed…
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Cory McClenathan talks about retirement 'tour,' reflects on successful career

Cory McClenathan, one of the top 10 winners in NHRA Top Fuel history, announced recently that he will retire after the final three events of the 2019 season. He joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his decision and his long and decorated racing career.
16 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Cory McClenathan
Cory McClenathan, one of the top 10 winners in NHRA Top Fuel history, announced recently that he will retire after the final three events of the 2019 season. He joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his decision and…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Mark McDonald

16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Mark McDonald extended his streak of national event victories to four consecutive years in the Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class thanks to a final-round win over Allen Firestone. McDonald didn’t let the pressure of a final round affect…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Gas winner Mark Buttrum

16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Mark Buttrum, who lives just a few miles from World Wide Technology Raceway in O’Fallon, Mo., won his first national event in just his third attempt when he stopped championship contender and Brainerd champ Vernon Rowland in the Super Gas final…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Comp winner Christopher Dodd

16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Christopher Dodd’s victory in St. Louis should be a case study in perseverance. Unable to advance past the second round in his first seven races this year in the ultra-competitive Super Comp class, Dodd never gave up, and he was rewarded with…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Stock winner Brina Frank

16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
A little more than a month ago, Brina Frank made her first runs in a new COPO Camaro that’s owned by Comp racer Jim Greenheck, but she managed to find the winner’s circle in just her fourth event when she stopped Brainerd winner Chris Knudsen in…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Super Stock winner Justin Jenkins

16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Following his second win of the season, it isn’t much of an exaggeration to suggest that Justin Jenkins is having one of the best years of his career. The Nebraska-based Jenkins has had a tough year at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Comp winner David Billingsley

16 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Not much makes up for losing in the final round of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, but for David Billingsley, a win in St. Louis is a good start. Billingsley, in his I/AA Camaro, stopped Travis Gusso in the Comp final round.…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Sportsman Highlights

David Billingsley won for the sixth time in Comp eliminator, and Justin Jenkins and Brina Frank earned the fifth NHRA national event wins of their careers during the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
16 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
St. Louis
David Billingsley won for the sixth time in Comp eliminator, and Justin Jenkins and Brina Frank earned the fifth NHRA national event wins of their careers during the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. Jenkins won in Super Stock for the second…
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Richie Stevens Jr. will return to Pro Stock in Dallas in first race since 2017

Richie Stevens Jr. will step back behind the wheel of a Pro Stocker for the first time since 2017, wheeling the TopCoat Dodge Dart owned by Alan Prusiensky at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.
16 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Richie Stevens
For the first time since early 2017, Richie Stevens Jr. will step back behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car. Stevens Jr. will compete at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in the TopCoat Dodge Dart that was driven by Jeremy Martorella last weekend at…
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Meyer, Bellemeur, and Aragona Jr., win championships, event titles in Charlotte

Megan Meyer, Sean Bellemeur, and Frank Aragona Jr., all clinched the season championship and also won their eliminators at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals
15 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Frank Aragona Jr.
TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Megan Meyer, 5.149, 280.60 def. Troy Coughlin Jr., 5.169, 281.48.  TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR Sean Bellemeur, Chevy Camaro, 5.405, 273.11 def. Dan Pomponio, Chevy Monte Carlo, 6.124, 183.37…
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NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout kicks off championship weekend in Rockingham

The NHRA Southeast Division Moser Sportsman Shootout will take to the track at Rockingham Dragway this Friday, Oct. 18, on opening day of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and National Open event. 
15 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Moser
The NHRA Southeast Division Moser Sportsman Shootout will take to the track at Rockingham Dragway this Friday, Oct. 18, on opening day of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and National Open event.    Through a season long point’s…
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