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#StumpBob: Who holds the record for qualifying No. 1 and losing in round one?

Being the No. 1 qualifier, you're expected to win Round 1 (and many more) at every national event, and while that is often true, there are exceptions to the rule.
16 Jun 2021
Bob Frey
Stump Bob
Stump Bob
Obviously, the No. 1 qualifier is expected to win Round 1 (and many more) at every national event, and while that is often true, there are exceptions to the rule. Let’s take a look. In Top Fuel, Tony Schumacher has the most No. 1 spots with…
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Hard Work and Headlines: Haddock, Woodruff on the NHRA Insider podcast

Funny Car racer Terry Haddock and Scott Woodruff of JEGS join host Brian Lohnes on this wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider. 
16 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  Funny Car racer Terry Haddock and Scott Woodruff of JEGS join host Brian Lohnes on this wide-ranging episode of the NHRA Insider.  Haddock tells the story of his incredible weekend in Epping, where he appeared in a first…
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ScottRods AA/Gassers will make exhibition runs at Summit Nationals in Norwalk

The ScottRods AA/Gasser series will be making a special appearance at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, both on and off the track with exhibition runs and a static pit-area display.  
16 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
ScottRods
The ScottRods AA/Gasser series will be making a special appearance at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk. The ScottRods group will be a big part of the festivities at Summit Motorsports Park both on and off the track with…
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Top Fuel rookie Josh Hart adds sponsors, more dates to his 2021 season

It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances, but it just keeps getting better as new sponsorship will allow him to attend more events.
16 Jun 2021
Josh Hachat
Feature
Josh Hart
It’s already been a standout rookie season for Top Fuel newcomer Josh Hart, who won his debut race and has since advanced to another final round in four appearances. But Hart continues to be hard at work off the track, trying to secure more…
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Jr. Drag Racing champ Rylie Trumble is adding to his family’s legacy in the sport

When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.” Now he's a three-time Conference Finals champ.
15 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Rylie Trumble
When Rylie Trumble got behind the wheel of a Jr. Dragster and began his racing career, he had one simple goal: “When I first started, all I wanted to do was win a race.” Fast-forward seven years and hundreds of passes down the dragstrip, and…
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The Science of Winning: Let It Be

Let it be. These three words can be interpreted in two distinctly useful ways. The first: whatever happens, happens. The second: whatever our lofty desire or dream … let it come to fruition. Not necessarily, “Make it happen!” Rather, let it be.  
15 Jun 2021
Luke Bogacki
From the pages of National Dragster
Luke Bogacki
There is an innocence to beginning. Whether it’s blissful ignorance or genuine curiosity (or a combination of both), we often enter into new situations and pursuits with an open mind and a desire to soak it all in. We’re at the base of the mountain…
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Southeast and Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock series combine for Norwalk exhibition

Members of the Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association and the Midwest Nostalgia Pro Stock Association will combine for an epic 10-car exhibition at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.
15 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Nostalgia Pro Stock
Vintage Pro Stock machines will be out in force at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park as members of the Southeast and Midwest Pro Stock Associations combine for exhibition runs and a pit-area display featuring many…
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Five things we learned at the TascaParts.com New England Nationals

After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021 season. Here's what we learned.
14 Jun 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
NHRA New England Nationals
  After a year's absence due to the pandemic, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to New England Dragway for the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, race No. 6 of the 2021…
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2021 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals slated for June 21-25

The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals will take place June 21-25 at Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Okla. The event draws hundreds of racers from throughout the country, competing for Wallys and a share of the event purse. 
14 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Western Conference Finals
For racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, there is no bigger win than at one of the two Conference Finals events held each year, and it’s almost about time for the first of those events in 2021. The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western…
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Aaron Stanfield wins Pro Stock at TascaParts.com New England Nationals

The third-generation racer is a threat to win in every car he gets in. His Elite-powered Camaro qualified number three and worked through a field of holeshot hotshots before besting the master of Pro Stock himself, Greg Anderson.
13 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Aaron Stanfield wins Pro Stock at TascaParts.com New England Nationals
Aaron Stanfield grew up in a drag racing dynasty. His father Greg Stanfield and his late-grandfather Howard Stanfield are two of drag racing's all-time greats. The bar was set high at an early age for the 26-year-old…
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Billy Torrence wins Top Fuel at New England Nationals; collects seventh Wally

After qualifying in the No. 1 spot in an impossible-to-touch Friday-night blast, Torrence wins in his first competitive event at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
13 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Billy Torrence wins Top Fuel at the TascaParts.com New England Nationals; collects seventh Wally
The Torrence family came into Epping as the Top Fuel team to beat. With momentum, past success, and the Lagana Brothers who literally grew up running at New England Dragway. Billy Torrence was the Capco Contractor to master the power-to-traction…
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John Force wins his 153rd career Wally in Funny Car at New England Nationals

It was an all-John Force Racing Funny Car final at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, andJohn Force and collected his 153rd career Wally.
13 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
John Force wins his 153 Wally in Funny Car at the TascaParts.com New England Nationals
It seemed inevitable that the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila was going to be a runaway win for Don Schumacher Racing’s Matt Hagan. But there is a new “Fastest Man in New England” to celebrate tonight,…
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Mitch Myers, Chris Marshall take Seattle alcohol-class wins

Mitch Myers and Chris Marshall won in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively, to conclude the Division 6 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Pacific Raceways.
13 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Pacific Raceways: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Mitch Myers, Hermiston, Ore., 5.226, 273.77 def. Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C…
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Tune in to NHRA on FOX—Right Now! 1:30 p.m. ET to watch the New England Nationals

A preview of the racing action you can watch—right now—on your local FOX channel.
13 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Tune in to NHRA on FOX—Right Now! 1:30 p.m. ET to watch the New England Nationals
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News and Notes from the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals

News and Notes from final eliminations at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila. Updated throughout the remainder of the event.
13 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
News and Notes from the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals
News and Notes from final eliminations at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila at New England Dragway. Updated throughout the remainder of the event. SUNDAY First Round: Top Fuel…
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Wow! Terry Haddock advanced to the semis when Capps hazed the tires and the car caught fire!

Haddock advanced to the semifinals on a bye after defeating Capps in round 1. The last time Haddock advanced out of round 1 was the Charlotte Four-Wide in 2021.
13 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Wow! Terry Haddock advanced to the semis when Capps hazed the tires and the car caught fire!
Watch Terry Haddock, the man who famously says he's "too dumb to quit," advance to the semifinals at the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
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New England Nationals Sunday preview

It’s race day in Epping; Who to watch, how to watch, and what you’ll see at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
13 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
New England Nationals Sunday preview
William Bradford, of the Mayflower, speaking in 1620 said that “All great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulty, and both must be enterprised and overcome with answerable courage.” The road to an NHRA Championship is built…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Saturday photo gallery

National Dragster's photographers were all over New England Dragway on Saturday, capturing the action on and off the track on Day 2 of the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
12 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Dallas Glenn 28
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In Epping, no one is quicker than Billy Torrence, Matt Hagan, and Greg Anderson

After two Goldilocks days in New England, teams are ready for race day and showtime on the FOX Broadcast Network
12 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Greg Anderson Number one Pro Stock in Epping
What a difference a day makes. Teams from all points South and West hauled up to Epping, N.H., for a three-day race that promised great crowds, great weather, and great coverage on FOX’s crown jewel television network. Tomorrow they will have…
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Erica Enders on what matters more: Momentum? or past success?

When it comes to a race like the New England Nationals, what's the better advantage to roll into the Northeast with?
12 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Feature
 Erica Enders on what matters more: Momentum? or past success?
What's more important? A log-book full of historical success, or coming off the high of a recent race win?  The correct answer to nearly every question can be, "It depends." People need a foundation to build success from, and when you're a…
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Watch Now! Top Dragster Saturday qualifying from the 2021 New England Nationals

After three rounds of qualifying, it's Freddy Perkins, Anthony Bertozzi, Scott Hall, Alan Kenny, and James Beckman in the top spots headed into Sunday’s eliminationsNHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
12 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Watch Now! Top Dragster qualifying from the 2021 New England Nationals
  To catch all the action of the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila in person you can buy your tickets …
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila Saturday Preview

Patience. It’s a superpower. Racers and NHRA fans share it, and while both groups are built to celebrate heroic performances on the track, the 2021 New England Nationals has proven they also have the collective patience to endure.
12 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila Saturday Preview
This weekend racers and fans alike will and meet the success that awaits us in the winner circle. Their passion and hard work is about to be rewarded as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Epping, New Hampshire, for the first…
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Kamplain, Stanfield lead winners at Tulsa Raceway Park Division 4 event

Greg Kamplain and Greg Stanfield led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park.
11 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Greg Stanfield
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Greg Kamplain, Brownsburg, Ind., '14 RED, C/DA, 7.026…
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery

National Dragster's photographers were all over New England Dragway on Friday, capturing the action on and off the track at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila.
11 Jun 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Bob Tasca III 30
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Billy Torrence, Matt Hagan and Mason McGaha lead Friday qualifiers in Epping

In the Friday night qualifying session of the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila, success wan an exercise in horsepower vs. restraint.
11 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Billy Torrence Number 1 qualifier 2021 Epping
New England Dragway is one of the jewels of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The track offers a throwback feel with an up-close-and personal experience of the quickest and fastest drag cars on earth. It’s New Hampshire’s version of…
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LIVE: Friday night qualifying from New England Nationals—Watch it Right Now!

We are taking you LIVE to New England Dragway for the first qualifying session at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila: Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel!
11 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
LIVE: Friday night qualifying from New England Nationals—Watch it Right Now!
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Watch Now! Super Street first round time trials from the 2021 New England Nationals

See all 43 Super Street cars run to launch the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
11 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Watch Now! Super Street first round time trials from the New England Nationals
  To catch all the action of the 2021 TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila in person you can buy your tickets …
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TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals Friday Preview

NHRA Camping World Drag Racing makes its New England Dragway debut and ideal conditions mean track records could fall at the TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
11 Jun 2021
David Kennedy
Race coverage
TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila
Wicked. Fast. Times. That’s what this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium…
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Tulsa live on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
11 Jun 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tulsa Raceway Park
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park for free on NHRA.tv powered by …
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Book review: Drag Racing's Warren "the Professor" Johnson

A lot of people love Pro Stock. Kelly Wade LOVES Pro Stock. And she loves people, making her the perfect person to tackle the daunting task of chronicling the life and times of “the Professor,” Warren Johnson.
11 Jun 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Warren Johnson
  A lot of people love Pro Stock. Kelly Wade LOVES Pro Stock. The former NHRA National Dragster staffer turned drag racing public-relations pro began her passionate affair with the class early in her two-plus-year…
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