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Erica Enders puts Melling/Elite Pro Stock Camaro in the top spot in Charlotte

Erica Enders was dominant in her recent St. Louis win and the two-time champion doesn’t appear to have lost a thing as the NHRA Mello Yello tour has moved to zMax Dragway for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
11 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Erica Enders
Erica Enders was dominant in her recent St. Louis win and the two-time champion doesn’t appear to have lost a thing as the NHRA Mello Yello tour has moved to zMax Dragway for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals. Enders, now ranked No. 2 in the standings…
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NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday photo gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz was all over zMAX Dragway on the opening day of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, providing a gallery's worth of photos from on and off the track.
11 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Photo Gallery
The NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals kicked off on Friday morning with a huge showing of high school students who took part in the NHRA YES Program. Reigning Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt…
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Jerry Savoie’s WAR Suzuki dominates day one qualifying in Charlotte

After the first day of qualifying for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals, Jerry Savoie's White Alligator Suzuki leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at zMax Dragway.
11 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Jerry Savoie
After the first day of qualifying for the NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals, Jerry Savoie leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at zMax Dragway. Savoie, the 2016 Mello Yello champion, rode his White Alligator Suzuki to a 6.801 on Friday afternoon and that…
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Alan Prusiensky takes a wild ride in Pro Stock accident in Charlotte qualifying

​​​​​​​During the second round of qualifying at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, N.C., Pro Stock driver Alan Prusiensky’s 2018 Dodge Dart crossed the centerline then made contact with the wall and rolled before coming to a rest.
11 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alan Prusiensky
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); During the second round of qualifying at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals in Concord, N.C., Pro Stock driver Alan Prusiensky’s 2018 Dodge Dart crossed the centerline…
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Rick Steinke's four-door Chevelle leads Drag Week exhibition after day one

After the first two runs in the special exhibition of Hot Rod Drag Week entries at zMax Dragway, Rick Steinke is the leader with his popular “Honk if parts fall off” four-door ’67 Chevelle.
11 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Drag Week
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); After the first two runs in the special exhibition of Hot Rod Drag Week entries at zMax Dragway, Rick Steinke is the leader with his popular “Honk if parts fall…
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Cameron Ferre rides out wild fireball during first Top Fuel qualifying session in Charlotte

Top Fuel rookie Cameron Ferre rode out a wild fireball on Terry Haddock's Top Fueler in the first qualifying session of the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
11 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Cameron Ferre
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Top Fuel rookie Cameron Ferre rode out a wild fireball on Terry Haddock's Top Fueler after engine damage in the first qualifying session of the NTK NHRA…
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WATCH: After one run, Drag Week champ Randall Reid leads special zMax exhibition

After one round of qualifying, Randall Reid is the leader in the Street Race Small Block Power Adder exhibition being held during this weekend’s NGK NHRA Carolina Nationals in Charlotte.
11 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Drag Week
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); After one round of qualifying, Randall Reid is the leader in the Street Race Small Block Power Adder exhibition being held during this weekend’s NGK NHRA…
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Kalitta teammates J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon trade whacks on and off the track

A week after Kalitta Racing teammates J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon squared off in the final round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, the duo lined up against one another in a throttle-whacking competition for employees of sponsor Wix Filters.
11 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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J.R. Todd
A week after Kalitta Racing teammates J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon squared off in the final round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, the duo lined up against one another in their Funny Cars in a parking lot in Gastonia, N.C., that went…
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For championship leader Andrew Hines, there are no "lucky tracks"

Andrew Hines has dominated the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at zMax Dragway to the tune of seven wins in 11 final rounds, so it stands to reason that he has an affinity for Bruton Smith’s “Bellagio of Dragstrips” but Hines doesn’t necessarily see it that way.
11 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
hines
Andrew Hines has dominated the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at zMax Dragway to the tune of seven wins in 11 final rounds, so it stands to reason that he has an affinity for Bruton Smith’s “Bellagio of Dragstrips” but Hines doesn’t necessarily see it…
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What the teams said entering the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals

“We got the points lead back in St. Louis and you know, that feels great. I’m confident we can go some rounds on race day, just keep picking away at this championship." -- Robert Hight
11 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Robert Hight
TORRENCE RACING STEVE TORRENCE “I’ve got a really good group. They rarely make mistakes and that sends me to the starting line with an awful lot of confidence. Very seldom do I win races. About all I can do is screw it…
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Smax Smith is back, and has some lofty goals for the Charlotte weekend

Former FIA Top Fuel world champ Smax Smith is a fan favorite every time he straps into the big-on-heart low-on-budget Leverich Racing Top Fueler. A fan's GoFundMe effort helped get the team to the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, where he hopes to get his first 300-mph time slip.
11 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Smax Smith
Until he returned a month ago at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals, Smax Smith’s last run at an NHRA national event was at fabled Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. That tells you how long it’s been. The former FIA Top Fuel world champ’s race…
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Stevie “Fast” Jackson closes in on first E3 Pro Mod world title in Charlotte

Stevie “Fast” Jackson could take a minute and figure out the points scenarios necessary to win his first world title in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, but Jackson would rather just win and clinch it that way.
11 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Steve Jackson
If he wanted, Stevie “Fast” Jackson could take a minute and figure out the points scenarios necessary to win his first world title in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service as part of this weekend’s NTK NHRA…
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NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals Friday preview

With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaching the halfway point, expect NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors to leave it all on the line at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals. It is the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship
11 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Charlotte
With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaching the halfway point, expect NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors to leave it all on the line. It is the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship, also marking…
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Mello Yello, Amazon team up to bring NHRA fans a new way to enjoy their favorites

Coca-Cola has teamed up with Amazon to launch a new page on their website dedicated to Mello Yello and NHRA, giving NHRA fans a new convenient place to shop for their favorite brand and and chances to win fantastic prizes.
10 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Amazon
Coca-Cola has teamed up with Amazon to launch a new page on their website dedicated to Mello Yello and NHRA. Fans who have shared their desire to purchase Mello Yello and Mello Yello Zero will now have a new convenient place to shop for their…
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Tricky Tipster: Betting big at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals

Tricky Tipster labeled Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Jerry Savoie, and Steve Jackson as the favorites midway through the NHRA Countdown to the Championships.
10 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Jerry Savoie
A lot has changed since NHRA last visited palatial zMax Dragway nearly six months ago. Approaching the halfway point in the Countdown to the Championship, it’s approaching now or never time for many racers who desire to wear the title of NHRA Mello…
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock schedule expands to six events in 2020

NHRA officials have released the 2020 schedule for the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category, which will compete at six of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
10 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mountain Motor Pro Stock schedule expands to six events in 2020
NHRA officials have released the 2020 schedule for the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category, which will compete at six of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. This exciting category participated in four national…
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WFO Radio NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals preview

09 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
WFO
This week on WFO Radio Podcast, Joe Castello and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart preview the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals, race three of the NHRA Countdown. Clay Millican discusses a variety of topics including a must-win situation going into NTK Carolina…
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NHRA race teams go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A number of teams on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will show their support for cancer awareness by adding pink to their racecars throughout October.
09 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
BCA
A number of teams on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will show their support for cancer awareness by adding pink to their racecars throughout October. The Shawn Langdon-driven Global Electronic Technology Toyota Camry Funny Car, Cruz…
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WATCH: Celebrate Alexis DeJoria’s return to NHRA Drag Racing by re-living last three victories

Alexis DeJoria will return to full-time Funny Car competition in 2020 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
08 Oct 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Feature
Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria announced her return to Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing on Tuesday after a two-year hiatus from the Funny Car driver's seat. The seven-time national event winner will drive a car tuned by Del Worsham and Nicky Boninfante with more…
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Doug Kalitta staying the course as Top Fuel championship talk heats up

Doug Kalitta isn’t taking his top spot in points for granted. The chance for the Top Fuel veteran’s first world championship is one of the top stories of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, but Kalitta won’t let it interrupt his ultra-focused mindset.
08 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Doug Kalitta
With nearly the slimmest of leads and four races remaining in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Doug Kalitta isn’t taking his top spot for granted. The chance for the Top Fuel veteran’s first world championship is one of the top…
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Alexis DeJoria will return to NHRA Funny Car competition in 2020

U.S. Nationals winner Alexis DeJoria will return to full-time Funny Car competition in 2020. DeJoria, who last competed full-time in 2017, will be on the entry list at the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
08 Oct 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria will return to full-time Funny Car competition in 2020. The Californian, who last competed full-time in 2017, will be on the entry list at the 2020 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. “I honestly knew deep down when I made the…
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Strutmasters.com joins Dave Richards Funny Car as sponsor for Carolina Nationals

Strutmasters.com will join Paul Richards Racing and driver Dave Richards as a sponsor on their Ford Mustang Funny Car at this weekend’s NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals.
08 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Dave Richards
Strutmasters.com will join Paul Richards Racing and driver Dave Richards as a sponsor on their Ford Mustang Funny Car at this weekend’s NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals. Strutmasters.com will join a broad roster of long-time sponsors like Prestige…
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Summit Racing NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League teaches racing, life lessons to kids

The Summit Racing NHRA Jr, Drag Racing League not only gives kids from ages 5-17 the chance to race a dragster on the dragstrip, but it's also teaching them other life lessons as well.
08 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Jr Drag Racing League
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'Never quit!' European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon believes in the future

Former European Top Fuel champ Lex Joon and his wife, Gerda, live by the mantra "Never Quit," and their hard work and determination have them thinking about more round wins like their first in Bristol earlier this year.
08 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Lex Joon
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Bike champ Matt Smith will do double duty in Charlotte with new Super Comp entry

Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith will pull double duty at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals as expands his racing résumé with a new category of competition -– Super Comp.
07 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Matt Smith
Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith will pull double duty at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals as expands his racing résumé with a new category of competition -– Super Comp. With VP Racing Fuels as his primary sponsor for…
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Shawn Langdon chasing second-straight win in Charlotte

07 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Shawn Langdon
Picking up his second victory of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Shawn Langdon was already riding high on Sunday. Things could be about to get even better for the former Top Fuel world champ and current Funny Car standout as he…
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Nataas, Beverett lead winners list at Division 3 All American Showdown

Julie Nataas and Chip Beverett led the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at World Wide Technology Raceway.
06 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division All American Showdown: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Santa Barbara, Calif., 5.303, 276.35  def.…
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David Thomas honors the Ramcharger legacy in powerful way

06 Oct 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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David Thomas
In 1959, the Ramchargers were formed when a group of engineers and auto enthusiasts from Chrysler banded together to go drag racing. Starting with a ’49 Plymouth business coupe, the Ramchargers eventually went on to dominate the NHRA Super Stock and…
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Tenacious Terry Haddock keeps his two-car team going through sheer willpower

Despite long odds and a budget the fraction of the size of his well-heeled foes, Terry Haddock, nitro-racing’s unbreakable “little guy” racer, hasn't missed a race this season.
05 Oct 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Terry Haddock
Merriam-Webster defines “tenacious” as the quality of being “persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.” It’s an especially apt adjective for Terry Haddock, nitro-racing’s unbreakable “little guy” racer. It’s…
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Coughlin Jr., Gill score big wins at Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at VMP

Troy Coughlin Jr. and Matt Gill scored Saturday wins to lead the list of champs as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division was in action at Virginia Motorsports Park.
04 Oct 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Troy Coughlin Jr., Delaware, Ohio, 5.149, 283.49…
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