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Clay Millican ahead of schedule just ahead of Countdown to the Championship

Polesitter chasing first win alongside Mike Kloeber and Jim Oberhofer
28 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Clay Millican
“Am I surprised? Yes and no,” Clay Millican answers sheepishly, knowing it’s a cop out. In fairness, the question didn’t leave him much room. What’s he supposed to say when asked about the recent performance of his Parts Plus / Laris Motorsports…
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Blake Alexander returns as a defending champion but with plenty of changes

A lot has changed for native Californian Blake Alexander since he won in Sonoma in 2018
27 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Blake Alexander
A lot has changed in the 12 months since Alexander took home the Wally from Sonoma Raceway. His move from Top Fuel to Funny Car is well-documented. The growing pains of starting a Funny Car team have been covered on NHRA.tv, FS1 and on this website…
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Greg Anderson continues to pursue perfection in NHRA Pro Stock

Greg Anderson's singular commitment to dominance makes him one-of-a-kind in NHRA Drag Racing.
27 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Greg Anderson
Duluth, Minn., is not famous for drag racing. It is famous for hockey, football, and cold weather. That never entered the equation for Greg Anderson, the fastest man to claim the Twin Ports as his hometown. His father raced, sold cars, and…
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Eddie Krawiec isn't letting criticism of Harley-Davidson FXDR get in his way

2018 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith isn't happy about the new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycles. Eddie Krawiec isn't going to let that affect his hunt for the 2019 world championship.
26 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Eddie Krawiec
Matt Smith expressed his displeasure with the new Harley-Davidson FXDR bodywork multiple times in…
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Our dream matchups for the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle

If we got to pick the matchups for the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle, which kicks off during qualifying on Saturday, they would look a whole lot like this.
26 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle
The Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle features a new format for 2019, adding a dramatic flair to one of the best competitions of the…
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Things coming together at right time for Jeg Coughlin Jr. heading to Sonoma

It wasn’t the perfect start to the NHRA Western Swing for Jeg Coughlin Jr. But the five-time world champion in Pro Stock likes how his season is coming together at an ideal time heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
25 Jul 2019
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Jeg Coughlin Jr.
It wasn’t the perfect start to the NHRA Western Swing for Jeg Coughlin Jr. But the five-time world champion in Pro Stock likes how his season is coming together at an ideal time heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway…
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Top Fuel’s Richie Crampton hopes team’s positive direction leads to Sonoma win

Richie Crampton isn’t all the way there yet, but he feels like his Kalitta Motorsports team is on the right track heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
23 Jul 2019
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Richie Crampton
Richie Crampton isn’t all the way there yet, but he feels like his Kalitta Motorsports team is on the right track heading into this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway. With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship quickly…
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Western Swing reaches midway point with NHRA Sonoma Nationals

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Sonoma Raceway, the scenic facility in the heart of Northern California’s wine country for the second of three races in the famed Western Swing.
23 Jul 2019
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The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers back to Sonoma Raceway for the 32nd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26-28. The scenic facility in the heart of Northern California’s wine country provides a breathtaking backdrop for the second of…
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After frightening Denver crash, Kenny Delco already thinking ahead to Sonoma

Kenny Delco went for a wild ride on Saturday night in Denver but he plans on racing next week in Sonoma.
21 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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After crashing his Camaro in a scary top-end crash on Saturday night in Denver, there isn’t a soul on Earth that would blame Kenny Delco if he'd just decided to pack up and head back to his home in New York. The trouble is, Delco doesn’t think that…
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Terry McMillen vows to keep fighting for Countdown spot

Nothing ever seems to come easy for Terry McMillen and his Amalie Motor Oil Top Fuel team but he's ready to fight for a spot in the Countdown.
21 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Three aborted qualifying runs and a round one loss was not at all how Terry McMillen wanted to start the Western Swing but the Amalie Top Fuel driver knows a thing or two about battling adversity so he’s prepared to take his lumps and move on to the…
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Want to start your own nitro team? Call Aaron Brooks

Veteran crew chief Aaron Brooks offers tuning expertise to a variety of NHRA racers including Greg Carillo, who is racing Top Fuel in Denver.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Last month, Aaron Brooks helped former nostalgia racer Mike McIntire make his transition to the “big show” in Norwalk with his Toyota-bodied Funny Car. Two weeks later, Brooks went to Finland, where he tuned the Top Fuel dragster of aspiring…
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Fernando Cuadra’s commitment to family and Pro Stock racing are one and the same

Fernando Cuadra's long journey to success in the Pro Stock class wouldn't happen without his sons, Fernando Jr., Cristian, and David.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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It is impossible not to sense the pride in Fernando Cuadra’s voice when he’s asked about the importance of the 2019 Dodge Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Cuadra, a successful Mexican businessman and owner of Corral Boots, is racing for the first…
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Vance & Hines Harley team debuts new FXDR-bodied Pro Stock Motorcycles

The new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycle makes its official NHRA debut this weekend with riders Andrew Hines, Eddie Kraweic, and Angelle Sampey.
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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It’s hard to imagine that a team that’s won five of the first seven races of the season would want to make a major change at mid-season, but the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team didn’t get to where they are by being stagnant. With riders…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. believes it’s high time he earned a win in Denver

Four times in four different classes, Tommy Johnson Jr. has been a runner-up at Bandimere Speedway, but he won’t rest until he gets his first win.
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Tommy Johnson Jr. has a love-hate relationship with Bandimere Speedway that goes back 35-years. In 1984, Johnson went to the final round of Super Gas at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals only to be turned back by Shawn Langdon’s father, Chad. (Shawn…
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Deric Kramer thinking big at home track during Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals

When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why his high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over the throne as the dominant Pro Stock racer on the mountain.
18 Jul 2019
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Deric Kramer
When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why the Pro Stock standout’s high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over Allen…
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Matt Hagan looking for first win at Bandimere Speedway at Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil

Matt Hagan is coming off a win at the NHRA New England Nationals and is chasing his first victory at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
17 Jul 2019
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Matt Hagan
There are still a few items on Matt Hagan’s bucket list he would like to check off, including sweeping the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing, which begins at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
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Del Worsham visits NHRA studio to talk about his driving and tuning careers

NHRA Mello Yello world champion driver and tuner Del Worsham joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his career, his current role on the Global Electronic Technology Toyota flopper, and everything else in Del Worsham's world,
17 Jul 2019
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Road Trip to the 2019 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals!

We take you to the start of the 2019 Western Swing in a Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320.
17 Jul 2019
David Kennedy
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Dodge Challenger
NHRA Drag Racing is in a Renaissance. Never before have we seen this level of performance on the track, and never before have we seen street cars that have been so heavily influenced by the quarter-mile.  So, to kick off the 2019 NHRA…
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Leah Pritchett chasing back-to-back wins at Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil

17 Jul 2019
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Leah Pritchett
After winning at Bandimere Speedway a year ago at her sponsor’s race, Leah Pritchett was already excited to return to Denver to kick off the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing at this weekend’s the Dodge Mile-High NHRA…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. marvels at sights, scenes and performances at Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals

Racing at Bandimere Speedway for the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, which takes place July 19-21, means racing at an elevation of more than 5,800 feet, but it’s a challenge Tommy Johnson Jr, has always enjoyed.
16 Jul 2019
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
While the start of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing always presents one of the biggest challenges of the season, it also brings a smile to Tommy Johnson Jr.’s face. The annual trek to scenic Bandimere Speedway for the…
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John Force enters Epping eliminations with a terrific Chevy Camaro Funny Car – is win No. 150 up next?

The 16-time champion has had the best Funny Car in the category over the last six races. 
07 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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John Force
We’re halfway through the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and John Force is nearly a year removed from his last win. That hasn’t been from a lack of speed. His PEAK Coolant Chevy Camaro ranks second in NHRA Power Ranking, third in average…
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Brian Lohnes' celebrating homecoming to New England Dragway in new role

Brian Lohnes returns to New England Dragway as the lead announcer on NHRA on FOX after getting his start at the track years ago.
07 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Brian Lohnes
Brian Lohnes returned to New England Dragway on Friday as the lead announcer for the NHRA on FOX. It marked a different kind of homecoming for the New England native, who lives 30 minutes south of Boston. He got his start on a microphone at Lebanon…
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Dom Lagana talks clutch discs, consistency in Top Fuel tuning

Dom Lagana is becoming a Top Fuel veteran while driving part-time at the NHRA New England Nationals
06 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Dom Lagana
Dom Lagana is competing in his sixth Top Fuel event of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season and the results have been decidedly mixed. He holds a 4-5 round record, but two of those came in Bristol, his last stop on tour. The wins don’t tell…
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock leaves us wanting more at last stop on 2019 NHRA tour

This is the last stop on tour for Mountain Motor Pro Stock, we miss it already.
06 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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John DeFlorian
John DeFlorian is as good a spokesperson for Mountain Motor Pro Stock as there is right now. He grabbed the first official Mountain Motor Wally in Houston and he couldn’t have been any happier about it. He’s gone on to have success, but not win at…
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Consistency of Ron Capps' Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat continues to be strength

Ron Capps earned three bonus points in the first Funny Car qualifying session and looks primed for his third win of the 2019 season.
05 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps drove his Rahn Tobler-tuned NAPA Battery Funny Car to the top of the heap in the first qualifying session of the NHRA New England Nationals. He ran a 4.039-second pass at 313.07-mph to stay ahead of Don Schumacher Racing teammate Tommy…
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Bob Tasca returned Ford Motor Company to the NHRA winner's circle in a big way

A long journey back to the winner's circle meant more than its weight in the Wally Bob Tasca brought home from the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
05 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Bob Tasca III
Bob Tasca III spent a lot of time on the phone in the week between winning the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and getting back into his Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Many of those calls were with Ford…
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Brian Lohnes reviews the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season so far

The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season reached its halfway point in Norwalk, so we caught up with NHRA on FOX broadcaster Brian Lohnes to talk about what has happend and what will happen.
05 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Brian Lohnes
Brian Lohnes stepped into the NHRA on FOX broadcast booth for the first time this season after years on the mic as a trackside announcer. We caught up with Lohnes as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour moves to his home track, New England…
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Jack Beckman chasing first win of 2019 at NHRA New England Nationals

Jack Beckman discusses his season so far and what's kept the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car team from getting its first win in 2019.
05 Jul 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Jack Beckman
Jack Beckman reached the final at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk before becoming the latest victim of Bob Tasca III's recent rise to prominence. That marked Beckman's third final and third runner up in 2019. The Infinite Hero…
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Defending world champion Steve Torrence heads to Epping expecting to win again

Steve Torrence heads to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s seventh annual NHRA New England Nationals, as the defending event winner and the defending Top Fuel world champion.
03 Jul 2019
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Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence heads to New England Dragway, the site of this weekend’s seventh annual NHRA New England Nationals, as the defending event winner and the defending Top Fuel world champion. Both were impressive parts of an incredible 2018 NHRA Mello…
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Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III riding high heading to Epping home track

Things couldn’t be any better for Bob Tasca III heading to his home track, New England Dragway, for the upcoming seventh annual NHRA New England Nationals, July 5-7.
01 Jul 2019
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Bob Tasca
Things couldn’t be any better for Bob Tasca III heading to his home track, New England Dragway, for the upcoming seventh annual NHRA New England Nationals, July 5-7. The Hope, R.I. native has won back-to-back races for the first time in his Funny…
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