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Crew Chief Confidential: Rob Wendland

After a breakthrough season in which Terry McMillen scored his long-overdue first career Top Fuel win, crew chief Rob Wendland talked with Indianapolis bureau chief John Kernan about what the victory meant to the Amalie team and their plans for the 2018 season.
26 Dec 2017
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The Year in Photos: Wild Rides

The tremendous photo staff of NHRA National Dragster magazine had their lens trained and their shutter fingers fast on the action throughout the 2017 season and were able to capture some of the year's wildest moments for our review.
25 Dec 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tim Wilkerson’s Levi, Ray & Shoup Shelby Mustang took flight not just once but twice in chassis-damaging wheelstands in Denver. 16
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Merry Christmas from the NHRA

The staff of the NHRA joins with the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series to wish a Merry Christmas to the fans, sponsors, race teams, racetracks, and other supporters of the NHRA.
25 Dec 2017
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1988 U.S. Nationals

Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers are getting bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1988 U.S. Nationals, including Bob Glidden's ninth and final Pro Stock win there.
22 Dec 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers are getting bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1988 U.S. Nationals. Some of the highlights of the race include Joe…
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Remembering Bob Glidden

Remembering an NHRA legend and Pro Stock icon, a racer's racer and a champion for all times.
22 Dec 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Bob Glidden
Although Bob Glidden’s declining health had been known to many of us for a few months, and that he was, as his son Billy eloquently told us not long ago, “on the road” to the end, the shock, even five days later, is no less palpable or painful. I…
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The Year in Photos: We Are Family

NHRA Drag Racing is all about family. Whether's husbands and wives racing together, or multi-generational inheritance of the love of our sport, you can always find it at an NHRA dragstrip.
21 Dec 2017
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A Force family selfie: John, Courtney, Brittany. and Laurie after Brittany's Dallas Top Fuel win 19
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WFO Radio: Bob Glidden tribute

20 Dec 2017
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WFO Radio pays tribute to life of Bob Glidden. The show features interviews with Larry Morgan, Erica Enders, Jason Line, NHRA National Dragster’s Phil Burgess, Scott Palmer, Randi Lyn Shipp, Bobby Bennett from Competition Plus, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom,…
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W.J. reflects on Glidden's career

Warren Johnson, the winningest driver in Pro Stock history, joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to talk about his long rivalry, friendship, and admiration for 10-time Pro Stock champion Bob Glidden, who passed away earlier this week.
20 Dec 2017
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Heartland Motorsports Park gears up for super 2018 season

Jake Schmidtlein joined NHRA’s Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming season at Heartland Motorsports Park. 
19 Dec 2017
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NHRA Today™
Jake Schmidtlein joined NHRA’s Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the upcoming season at Heartland Motorsports Park.  Schmidtlein is the general manager of the historic Kansas facility, which…
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Greg Anderson reflects on passing of Bob Glidden

Iconic NHRA Pro Stock drag racer Bob Glidden passed away on Dec. 17. The 85-time national event winner and 10-time series champion was 73.
19 Dec 2017
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Greg Anderson
Iconic NHRA Pro Stock drag racer Bob Glidden passed away on Dec. 17. The 85-time national event winner and 10-time series champion was 73.   Over the course of a career that spanned 25+ years, Glidden and KB Racing's Greg Anderson crossed…
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Bob Glidden, 1944-2017

This past weekend, the NHRA family lost one of its most fierce competitors with the passing of Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden. The 10-time season champion and 85-time event winner will long be remembered.
19 Dec 2017
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A Life in Photos: A tribute to Bob Glidden

The photo staff of NHRA National Dragster went back through the photo archive to find these pictures taken of drag racing legend Bob Glidden.
19 Dec 2017
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Bob Glidden started out as a Super Stock racer, and was immediately successful, winning class at the 1969 Springnationals. 17
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NHRA Drag Racing community remembers Bob Glidden

The NHRA Drag Racing community turned out in full force to remember legendary racer Bob Glidden, who passed away Sunday evening.
18 Dec 2017
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Clay Millican
The NHRA Drag Racing community turned out in full force to remember legendary racer Bob Glidden, who passed away Sunday evening. Below are memories posted to social media from racers across the drag racing landscape who wished to share their…
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Salemi gears up for 2018 NHRA Pro Mod Series attack

Melanie Salemi joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about racing in the 2018 NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod series. 
18 Dec 2017
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NHRA Today™
Melanie Salemi joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about racing in the 2018 NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod series.  Salemi made her NHRA Pro Mod debut last season in her…
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PRI Show Roundtable

Indianapolis bureau chief John Kernan and Fox Sports analyst Tony Pedregon joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the recent Performance Race Industry trade show in Indianapolis.
18 Dec 2017
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Hall of Fame NHRA Pro Stock driver Bob Glidden passes away

Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. He was 73. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class, Glidden won 85 events and 10 season championships.
17 Dec 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bob Glidden
Pro Stock icon Bob Glidden, one of the most dominant forces in the history of NHRA Drag Racing, died Dec. 17. He was 73. In a star-studded career that spanned more than 25 years in the class, Glidden won 85 events and 10 season championships and was…
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A bayou bash at Southland Dragway reunion

An all-star cast that included Antron Brown, Angelle Sampey, Mark Oswald, Leonard Hughes, and more turned out in Houma, La., to celebrate Southland Dragways, at a reunion event to remember one of Louisiana's great dragstrips of the 1970s.
15 Dec 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Reunion
The holidays are all about family and gathering everyone together to enjoy one another’s company, to share great memories, and laugh a lot, and that was spirit of the celebration that took place down in Louisiana Dec. 1-2 at the Southland Dragway…
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Tickets on sale now for sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals

Tickets for the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals are on sale now to the general public for the event taking place July 6-8 at New England Dragway in Epping N.H.
14 Dec 2017
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Epping
Tickets for the sixth annual NHRA New England Nationals are on sale now to the general public for the event taking place July 6-8 at New England Dragway in Epping N.H. The action packed event moves to July for the 2018 season and allows for NHRA…
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NHRA Youth and Education program will celebrate 30th season in 2018

The NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program, presented by the U.S. Army, will feature a stronger focus on S.T.E.M education in 2018 as it enters into its 30th season.
14 Dec 2017
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YES
The NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program, presented by the U.S. Army, will feature a stronger focus on S.T.E.M education in 2018 as it enters into its 30th season. Next year will also see an expansion in the YES Program schedule with a…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro welcomes Megan Meyer

13 Dec 2017
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WFO
Megan Meyer headlines this edition of the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast. Meyer discusses her NGK sponsorship for the 2018 season and her plans to run for the Top Alcohol Dragster world championship. NHRA Division 1 Hall of Fame, John DiBartolomeo…
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Torrence answers fan questions, talks about 2017 season

2017 Mello Yello Top Fuel championship runner-up Steve Torrence was live on NHRA.com and on NHRA's Facebook page Thursday, answering fan questions and talking with hosts Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom about his 2017 season.
13 Dec 2017
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2017 Mello Yello Top Fuel championship runner-up Steve Torrence was live on NHRA.com and on NHRA's Facebook page Thursday, answering fan questions and talking with hosts Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom about this 2017 season.  
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Full circle

Between his return to Super Stock and supporting his son, Aaron, former Pro Stock racer and four-time national champ Greg Stanfield has a lot on his plate
13 Dec 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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Heading into the 2017 season, Greg Stanfield wasn’t planning on doing much driving. A four-time Super Stock national champ turned Pro Stock racer, Stanfield was content to take a step back and support his son, Aaron, who has blossomed into one of…
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Most Memorable Moments of 2017: No. 1

The 2017 season was full of exciting moments, but which were the most memorable? NHRA fans took part in a vote and selected the 17 Most Memorable Moments of the season. No. 1: Brittany Force wins her first Top Fuel championship.
12 Dec 2017
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BrittanyChamp
The 2017 season was full of exciting moments, but which were the most memorable? NHRA fans took part in a vote and selected the 17 Most Memorable Moments of the season, which will be revealed in reverse order through the end of the year. …
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The Slo-mo Show: Best of 2017

Sometimes, the world’s fastest motorsports looks even cooler in slow motion. Check out this 2017 montage, with engine explosions, wild wheelstands, crazy tire deformation, and more!
12 Dec 2017
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The Year in Photos: The thrill of victory

The photo staff of NHRA National Dragster went back through the hundreds of thousands they took this season to pick some of their favorites photos. Today: The thrill of victory!
12 Dec 2017
It took Pro Stock rookie Tanner Gray just four events to record his first win, and the team, especially father Shane, right, celebrated in big fashion after his son hit the jackpot for the first time at the spring Las Vegas event. 11
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1975 World Finals

Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1975 World Finals.
12 Dec 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Throughout 2017, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1975 World Finals. Ontario Motor Speedway in Southern California was the…
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NHRA shines at annual PRI Show

NHRA’s successful 2017 season and recent growth is reflected in the success of the annual Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis.
11 Dec 2017
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Coming off a 2017 season that produced countless memorable on-track moments as well as a continued uptick in attendance and television ratings, it was not a surprise to see the NHRA booth packed during the three-day Performance Racing Industry…
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Conference Finals return to Tulsa, Bristol in 2018

The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Conference Finals will return to familiar surroundings for the 2018 season as the Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Okla., and the Eastern Conference Finals will be held at Bristol Dragway in Tennessee.
11 Dec 2017
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Jr Drag Racing League
The NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Conference Finals will return to familiar surroundings for the 2018 season as the Western Conference Finals will take place at Osage Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Okla., and the Eastern Conference Finals will be held at…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 2004 Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Throughout 2017, 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: the 2004 Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
08 Dec 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Throughout 2017, 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: the 2004 Route 66 NHRA Nationals. It was a record-setting event with the…
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New NHRA Originals t-shirts feature iconic drag racing artwork

NHRA has gone through its historical archives and uncovered buried treasure. For the first time ever, we are releasing legendary artwork from our prolific drag racing past, featured on quality, comfortable shirts.
07 Dec 2017
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NHRA Originals
NHRA has gone through its historical archives and uncovered buried treasure. For the first time ever, we are releasing legendary artwork from our prolific drag racing past, featured on quality, comfortable shirts. Show off a piece of drag racing…
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