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From the USA to Australia and all ages, the best of hand-colored hot rods

Last week, NHRA offered five free coloring-book pages for kids (and adults) to enjoy. Here’s a look at some of the submissions we received on NHRA’s media channels.
09 Apr 2020
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Jason Lee Drennan family Amber Martin Philip Ragatos, 9, Sydney, Australia …
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Lex Joon making improvements to Top Fueler in anticipation of Gainesville debut

New grandfather Lex Joon talks about the improvements that he and crew chief Lance Larsen have made to his Strutmasters.com Top Fuel in anticipation of their season debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in June.
08 Apr 2020
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Check it out! Jack Beckman’s Lego drag race

Our favorite new Lego movie burning up the internet was produced by the Infinite Hero team and directed by Jason Beckman—yup, that’s Jack Beckman’s son
08 Apr 2020
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  Jason Beckman Drag Race Okay, this is awesome!…
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WATCH! Rare footage of ’50s drag cars from the 1958 NHRA U.S. Nationals

More than 500 hot rods from around the country gathered at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds to compete at The Big Go in 1958.
08 Apr 2020
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  The photos and footage collected here come from NHRA National Dragster's archives of the 1958 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Oklahoma City, held August 29-September 1, 1958. They showcase the state-of-the-art in drag racing and…
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Ten great drag racing movies to help get you through the racing break

If you’re a drag racing fan, what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport to while away the hours? Here’s our list of 10 of our most treasured movies about drag racing.
08 Apr 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Whether you’re relaxing on your couch streaming entertainment or at the local movie theater, who doesn’t love a good flick? And if you’re a drag racing fan – and we know you are – what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport? Many of…
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WATCH! Don "The Snake" Prudhomme win his final Top Fuel race at the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals—Rare Photos and Broadcast

Don Prudhomme earned his final Top Fuel win in Dallas in 1994. Watch the whole race, see The Snake's final verses Cory McClenathan, and check out these historic photos from the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals.
06 Apr 2020
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See Don "The Snake" Prudhomme's 14th and final win in Top Fuel at the same track his final win in Funny Car came at. Check out the entire broadcast of the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals below, and to see all the action from the NHRA's video…
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Torrence Racing, Don Garlits, and the story behind one of the coolest tribute cars ever

When NHRA was forced to suspend the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, it postponed until this weekend Torrence Racing’s Don Garlits tribute Top Fueler. In this repost from March, here's the story behind the car's design and execution.
02 Apr 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Garlits
There’s a long list of reasons that we were all disappointed when NHRA was forced to suspend the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, but one of them had to be not getting to see Torrence Racing’s…
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90 Seconds with J.R. Todd

NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd goes one on one to answer burning questions concerning his favorite moments from his career and favorite (and least favorite) opponents.
01 Apr 2020
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Join Top Fuel racers Steve Torrence and Austin Prock for a Facebook Live BBQ

Steve Torrence and Austin Prock hosted a Facebook Live BBQ on Thursday where fans could see what the two are cooking up.
01 Apr 2020
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  Get Grillin' With Austin Prock & Steve Torrence. John. Force. Racing | NHRA | American Hat Company Posted…
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Color our world! Downloadable racing images for your kids to color

Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends. Download, color, and share. We'll print the best submissions!
01 Apr 2020
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Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends. Just click on the image (or link below); you can either…
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Jonnie Lindberg remains busy building chassis in home shop

Jonnie Lindberg hasn't lost any time during the pause in the racing schedule. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion driver is hard at work in his home shop building chassis in Indiana.
31 Mar 2020
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  Swedish racer Jonnie Lindberg has more than driving talent on his resume. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion remains hard at work in his home shop in Indiana building chassis while the racing season is on hold. Lindberg gives a look…
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Doug Kalitta discusses tremendous career and Kalitta Air's aid in COVID-19 response

Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster pilot Doug Kalitta joined NHRA broadcaster Lewis Bloom to discuss his great career via Skype and how Kalitta Air is aiding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
30 Mar 2020
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  Doug Kalitta has special motivation for getting back into his Kalitta Motorsports / Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster given his happiness with the way the machine has run during the 2020 season. He joined NHRA broadcaster Lewis Bloom to discuss…
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Show us your shop! Eric Dillard takes us on a tour of ProLine Racing shop

Eric Dillard of ProLine Racing takes us for a walk through the company's warehouse for a look at the wide variety of parts they stock. Share your shop tour with us!
30 Mar 2020
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What's going on at your shop or garage? Are you building a new hot rod, tinkering with parts, or just want to show us where you do you hot rod dreaming and scheming? Send us a video and we'll share it with the drag racing world.  You can…
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From working out to homeschooling, bike champ Angelle Sampey is staying busy

Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey joined NHRA’s Lewis Bloom via Skype to talk about how she’s keeping herself busy, including her workout regimen and homeschooling, and talks about the new bike she tested prior to Gainesville.
30 Mar 2020
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Childhood memories and a first win: Gainesville is special to Brittany Force

When racing resumes with this year's Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville Raceway will be a welcome sight to Brittany Force. From being at the track as a baby to winning her first career race in Top Fuel, the track has been home to so many enjoyable occasions in her career.
30 Mar 2020
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Brittany Force
When the NHRA season restarts in June it will be with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, which is just great with Brittany Force, Gainesville Raceway was home to the first great moment in her own driving career, but her…
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The Lambeck family legacy remains strong in NHRA drag racing

Comp racer Doug Lambeck piles Wallys in multiple categories as he chases his first world championship while racing with his father.
29 Mar 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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[This story appears in the March 17, 2020 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine. See the full original layout!] In NHRA National Dragster…
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Aaron Stanfield is drag racing's triple threat in 2020

Third-generation racer Aaron Stanfield has a shot to win three championships this year, and we wouldn’t bet against him.
28 Mar 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Aaron Stanfield
[This story appears in the March 17, 2020 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine. See the full original layout!] “You’re a product of your…
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Clay Millican: Workout warrior, social media maven, history teacher, and more

Popular Top Fuel racer Clay Millican checked in with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom on Skype to talk about how he and his team are faring during the hiatus, including his new workout regime. Millican also talks about interacting with fans online, Top Fuel’s tough competition and looks back at his previous successes.
28 Mar 2020
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Remember when Hoonigan and Roadkill battled at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals?—Videos and Photo Gallery!

Roadkill’s Mike Finnegan and Hoonigan’s Jon Chase took part in a best-of-three match race at the 2019 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals - and we've got the photos and videos to help you re-live the epic competition.
27 Mar 2020
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The 2019 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals featured incredible on and off-track action; some of the best competition was between Roadkill's Mike Finnegan and Hoonigan's Jon Chase. Don't take our word for it though, see for yourself by watching some of…
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Watch Don Garlits earn his first world championship at 1975 World Finals

Don Garlits earned his first Top Fuel world championship in Ontario in 1975 with an incredible performance, surpassing Gary Beck on the final day of the season. Watch the race and check out historic photos from the 1975 World Finals.
27 Mar 2020
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"Big Daddy" Don Garlits enjoyed one of the greatest weekends of his career at the 1975 Winston World Finals. 15
  "Big Daddy" Don Garlits entered the 1975 World Finals in Ontario, California chasing defending world champion Gary Beck in Top Fuel dragster. The legendary drag racer put on a performance show unlike anything seen at that point in NHRA…
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NHRA Funny Car ace Cruz Pedregon hits the virtual dirt in new iRacing rig

Snap-On Tools Funny Car team owner Cruz Pedregon got behind the wheel of a World of Outlaws dirt car on Wednesday night in his brand-new iRacing rig.
26 Mar 2020
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    Cruz Pedregon gave a behind-the-scenes look at his brand-new iRacing rig after hitting the dirt in a simulated World of Outlaws race on Wednesday night. The Snap-On Tools Funny Car team owner is one of many National Hot Rod…
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In case you missed it: NHRA Rewind, Seattle 2019 with the NHRA on FOX team

On Friday, the NHRA on FOX broadcast team relived the 2019 Seattle national event -- the site of John Force's historic 150th Funny Car win and Austin Prock's first Top Fuel title --with all-new commentary, opinions, and insight. Here's a chance to rewatch this unique episode.
26 Mar 2020
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J.R. Todd, Austin Prock talk with local media about how they're handling the break

Indianapolis-based racers J.R. Todd and Austin Prock did interviews with a local television station at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis to talk about how they’re staying busy during the break in racing action.
26 Mar 2020
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Terry McMillen and the Amalie team can't wait to get their new car on the track

Prior to Indiana's “stay at home” shutdown, NHRA’s John Kernan visited the shop of Amalie Motor Oil Top Fuel team Terry McMillen to see how they’re preparing for a busy return to racing with a brand-new car they built over the winter.
26 Mar 2020
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Catching up with the Pro Stock champ: What's on the mind of Erica Enders

Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock champ Erica Enders connected with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom on Skype to talk about her year, including her win at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, racing at the Doorslammer Nationals, and what’s going on at Elite Performance.
26 Mar 2020
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Join Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Jianna Salinas for Facebook Live Q&A

Jianna Salinas, the most recent winner on the Pro Stock Motorcycle tour, will host a Facebook Live on Thursday where fans can ask her questions.
25 Mar 2020
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Scrappers Racing rider Jianna Salinas will host a live question and answer session on Facebook Live on Thursday where fans can get their questions answered by the most recent Pro Stock Motorcycle winner on the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series…
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Ron Capps finishes above Dale Earnhardt Jr., other NASCAR racers in iRacing Replacement Series race

Ron Capps competed in the first round of the Replacement Series on iRacing, broadcast on Twitch, and finished ahead of many NASCAR racers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. We caught up with Capps following the race.
24 Mar 2020
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Don Schumacher Racing / NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car racer Ron Capps raced ahead of a handful of NASCAR Cup Series racers in the first iRacing Replacement Series race, broadcast on Twitch on Tuesday night. He will continue to race on iRacing (you can…
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Bob Vandergriff Racing check-in: Lots of projects, lots of preparation

Before the statewide Indiana “stay at home” mandate, Bob Vandergriff Racing crew chief Ron Douglas was in the team’s shop working hard for team drivers Jordan Vandergriff, Shawn Reed, and Josh Hart in preparation for the return to racing.
24 Mar 2020
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Stuck inside and don’t know what to watch? Here’s what NHRA drivers are watching

Drivers and fans alike are stuck home so there's a lot of TV and movie watching. But what to watch? Here are the shows and films — some sports-related, some not — NHRA drivers like to watch when they aren’t at the track.
24 Mar 2020
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Life without sports is a drag, and the lack of cars racing down the track due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced drivers and fans alike to stay home and find something else to watch on TV. Many drivers have been using this downtime to connect…
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Watch the massive Stock Eliminator field at the 1963 U.S. Nationals

Watch this classic broadcast of the 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, featuring a massive Stock Eliminator field, scores of dragsters and a weekend crowd of 75,000 to check out The Big Go.
24 Mar 2020
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  The 1963 U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis continued the thrilling tradition of the previous event with a massive field of Stock Eliminator machines, including the Dodge Ramcharger driven by Al Eckstrand. You can also see NHRA founder…
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