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NHRA New England Nationals Friday Notebook

Leah Pritchett leads Top Fuel qualifying in Epping, while Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson also hold Friday poles at the NHRA New England Nationals.
06 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Epping
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Vote for NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champ Brittany Force for ESPY Best Driver award

Cast your vote for Top Fuel champion Brittany Force in the 2018 ESPY Best Driver category.
06 Jul 2018
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Brittany Force, 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champion, has been nominated for the 2017 ESPYs Best Driver Award. Force, 31, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster, finished the 2017 season in…
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'We built this thing together'; 'the Snake' remembers 'the Mongoose'

NHRA Drag Racing legend Don Prudhomme stopped by the Wally Parks NHRA Studio earlier this week to talk about his good friend, Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen. In an emotional interview with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom, “the Snake” recounts his long friendship with McEwen, who passed away June 10.
05 Jul 2018
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Tricky Tipster: Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Tanner Gray lead Epping picks

Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, and Tanner Gray, who have combined for 10 wins during the first half of the season, enter this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals as the favorites.
05 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tipster
The first half of the 2018 season proved that NHRA fans can continue to expect the unexpected when it comes to the Mello Yello pro classes. Through 12 events, there have been nine winners in Pro Stock and seven in Top Fuel and Funny Car,…
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Butner hopes to start second half of 2018 with win at NHRA New England Nationals

At this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, Bo Butner hopes to start the second half of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the same way he started the first half: with a win.
05 Jul 2018
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Bo Butner
At this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway, Bo Butner hopes to start the second half of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the same way he started the first half: with a win. Should that happen, it might…
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Hart, Burck lead winners at Summer Spectacle In Indianapolis

Josh Hart and Steve Burck led the list of winners at The NHRA North Central Division Summer Spectacle at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
05 Jul 2018
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Division 3
Preview | Friday | Saturday Josh Hart and Steve Burck raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Summer Spectacle at…
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NHRA's Josh Peterson discusses the hows and whys of national event track prep

Beginning early this season, the NHRA Competition Department has adjusted the amount of traction compound applied to the racetrack to curb escalating speeds, which also has produced additional benefits to the sport, as NHRA Vice President-Racing Administration Josh Peterson explains in this interview with NHRA National Dragster magazine.
05 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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NHRA
After a 2017 season in which NHRA’s Top Fuel and Funny Cars broke speed records at tracks across the nation, the NHRA Competition Department took necessary steps early in the 2018 season to head off potential problems caused by the escalating…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 14)

NHRA National Dragster’s 14th issue of 2018, featuring a Tom McEwen tribute and coverage of Bristol and Norwalk national events, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
05 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 14th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world…
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Kansas City International Raceway, I-70 Speedway reopening in 2019

Kansas City International Raceway and I-70 Speedwat, originally built in the late 1960s to serve the Kansas City market but both closed within the past 10 years, will get a fresh start with the help of multiple companies with a scheduled reopening as I-70 Motorsports Park in 2019.
05 Jul 2018
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Division 5
Kansas City International Raceway and I-70 Speedway, originally built in the late 1960s to serve the Kansas City market but both closed within the past 10 years, will get a fresh start with the help of multiple companies with a scheduled reopening…
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The Time Machine: 1988

Thirty years ago this season, direct-drive came back to the nitro classes, supercharger burst panels were mandated, the speed trap was cut in half, Sonoma and Houston entered the schedule, Bruce Larson finally won, and much more.
05 Jul 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
1988
The old hippie saying “Never trust anybody over 30” was attributed in 1964 to environmental activist Jack Weinberg (who today is 78) in an article about the Free Speech Movement that ran in the San Francisco Chronicle. I bring up this bit…
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Two-time event champ Capps feeds off fanbase at NHRA New England Nationals

The bigger and more excitable the fanbase, the better Ron Capps seems to perform. It’s one reason why he enjoys heading to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
04 Jul 2018
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Ron Capps
The bigger and more excitable the fanbase, the better Ron Capps seems to perform. It’s one reason why the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion enjoys heading to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s sixth…
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Happy 4th of July from NHRA

The staff of NHRA wishes a happy Independence Day to its fans, racers, sponsors, and other partners. Enjoy the holiday and we'll see you in New England this weekend.
04 Jul 2018
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NHRA Today Roundtable: 2018 NHRA New England Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX correspondents John Kernan, Dave Rieff, and Tony Pedregon joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to discuss the storylines heading into this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals.
03 Jul 2018
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Salinas not satisfied with progress heading into New England Nationals

There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But after earning his first final round appearance in just his 25th race, the Top Fuel driver is not satisfied.
03 Jul 2018
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Mike Salinas
There has been a lot for Mike Salinas to celebrate in what will be his most extensive season on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. But after earning his first final round appearance in just his 25th race, the Top Fuel driver is not…
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12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner to honor Ron Capps

2016 NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps will be the inaugural recipient of the Speedway Children’s Charities Eric Medlen Award July 26 during the 12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner in Sonoma.
30 Jun 2018
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Ron Capps
2016 NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Ron Capps will be the inaugural recipient of the Speedway Children’s Charities Eric Medlen Award during the 12th annual Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner, July 26 at Viansa Sonoma, one of the most scenic…
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Tom McEwen, in his own words

One final nod to the great "Mongoose," from a National Dragster interview a few years ago where he opines on everything from his "legend" status to his rivalry with Don Prudhomme, his favorite cars, and his legacy in the sport.
29 Jun 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Tom McEwen
In mourning the passing of Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, I mentioned I couple of weeks ago the last official interview I did with him for National Dragster, which took place several years ago, and that I should share it someday, and many of…
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Tasca bringing momentum and confidence he can win to home track in Epping

Everything is starting to go according to plan for Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III, and that could make for a memorable celebration when the Hope, R.I., native heads to New England Dragway for the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals on July 6-8.
28 Jun 2018
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Bob Tasca
Everything is starting to go according to plan for Funny Car driver Bob Tasca III, and that could make for a memorable celebration when the Hope, R.I., native heads to New England Dragway for the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals on July 6-8…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: Decade of Thrills

Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content. This week's offering goes back to the Decade of Thrills show from the 1970s and early 1980s.
27 Jun 2018
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Flashback Friday
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: Decade of Thrills. This week's offering goes back to the Decade of…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

NHRA on FOX reporters Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to share their opinions about the NHRA Today Roundtable: 2018 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
27 Jun 2018
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals champ Dylan Hough discusses his win

Fifteen-year-old Dylan Hough, son of Alcohol Funny Car racer Brian Hough and one of the winners at the 2018 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals presented by Fairlife YUP! at Tulsa Raceway Park, joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his victory.
27 Jun 2018
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NHRA Today™
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Crew Chief Confidential: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

NHRA's Lewis Bloom interviewed the winning crew chiefs from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals: Dickie Venables (Funny Car), Dave Connolly (Pro Stock), Ron Douglas (Top Fuel), and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
27 Jun 2018
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The Sports Report: The dynamic duo strikes again

Sportsman racing icons Dan Fletcher and David Rampy share the spotlight again with wins at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
27 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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It’s often been said that it’s impossible to make a living as a sportsman drag racer but apparently, no one ever told Dan Fletcher and David Rampy. Risk-takers who elected to tackle the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
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Blake Alexander discusses first Top Fuel win on Facebook Live

Blake Alexander picked up the first Top Fuel win of his career at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. He followed that up by joining NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about his big win.
26 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Blake Alexander
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Austin Prock completes Funny Car licensing process

John Force Racing Next Gen racer Austin Prock completed the process to acquire his Nitro Funny Car license by making passes in Courtney Force's Advance Auto Part machine at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on Monday. The son of tuner Jimmy Prock shared video of his ride on Twitter.
25 Jun 2018
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Austin Prock
Officially a licensed Nitro Funny Car Driver! 4.02 out the box to get it done 😎🏁 pic.twitter.com/f5gtOdjhp8 — Austin Prock (@ProckRocket_FC)…
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Shields, Pomponio, and Aragona Jr., lead winners list at Lebanon Valley Dragway

Duane Shields, Dan Pomponio, and Frank Aragona Jr., led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
25 Jun 2018
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Northeast Division
Friday | Preview The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway: TOP…
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Dan Fletcher wins again, this time at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Legendary racers Dan Fletcher and David Rampy continued to rack up Wallys in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as part of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
25 Jun 2018
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Dan Fletcher
In the final results from Summit Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Megan Meyer, Olathe, Kan., and Ray Drew, Hales Corners, Wis., took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car respectively for the…
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Fast Five: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick break down the top five moments from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series reached its halfway point.
25 Jun 2018
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Smith victorious in Pro Mod at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Rickie Smith secured the Wally during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday afternoon.
24 Jun 2018
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Rickie Smith
Rickie Smith secured the Wally during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Sunday afternoon. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by J&A Service, was the seventh of 12…
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Alexander scores first; Hagan, Gray, and Krawiec also get wins in Norwalk

Blake Alexander claimed his first-career win in Top Fuel while Matt Hagan, Tanner Gray, and Eddie Krawiec continued their pursuits of Mello Yello championships with victories at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.
24 Jun 2018
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The event champs, from left, Tanner Gray, Eddie Krawiec, Blake Alexander, and Matt Hagan 5
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