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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Annie Whiteley

27 Mar 2017
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Annie Whiteley not only won her fourth career Top Alcohol Funny Car title and made the quickest and fastest runs of her career, but she also got to share the Gainesville winner’s circle with her son, Steven, who scored the NHRA J&A Service Pro…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Justin Ashley

27 Mar 2017
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Justin Ashley, the son of former nitro and Pro Mod racer Mike Ashley, was competing in just his second event behind the wheel of the Meyer family’s injected nitro dragster. The 22-year-old ran low elapsed time of the event in qualifying with a 5.143…
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Enders voted into K&N Horsepower Challenge in Las Vegas

Two-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders, driver of the Elite Motorsports Chevy Camaro, is the K&N Horsepower Challenge Fan Vote winner and will fill the No. 8 starting spot in the Pro Stock bonus event.
27 Mar 2017
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Erica Enders
Two-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders, driver of the Elite Motorsports Chevy Camaro, is the K&N Horsepower Challenge Fan Vote winner and will fill the No. 8 starting spot in the Pro Stock bonus event. "Our fans have proved, once…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sportsman champion highlights

David Rampy, Terry Nagel, and Jeffrey Barker continued recent hot streaks to highlight NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Here's a look at final-round highlights and interviews with the event winners.
27 Mar 2017
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Terry Nagel in Gainesville winner's circle
A week after winning the Southeast Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Gainesville Raceway, David Rampy and Jeffrey Barker doubled up with wins in Comp and Top Sportsman, respectively, at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Not…
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Hruska will drive PTE Camaro in 2017 Pro Mod competition

Precision Turbo and Engine founder Harry Hruska will take the wheel of his own Pro Mod Camaro for the 2017 NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. 
27 Mar 2017
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PTE
Precision Turbo and Engine founder Harry Hruska will take the wheel of his own Pro Mod Camaro for the 2017 NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.  Hruska recently completed the requirements for his NHRA Pro Mod license. "After…
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NHRA tour makes first Las Vegas stop for Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

The high stakes and high-powered action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series makes the first of its two annual stops in Las Vegas, March 31-April 2, for the 18th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
27 Mar 2017
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Las Vegas
The high stakes and high-powered action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series makes the first of its two annual stops in Las Vegas, March 31-April 2, for the 18th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway…
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All in the family

A win in Top Alcohol Funny Car and Pro Mod gave the Whiteleys double the reasons to celebrate last weekend in Gainesville, but it's not the first time family members have shared a winner's circle. A look at previous parent-child national event doubles.
27 Mar 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Fast Five
Annie, Steven, and Jim Whiteley
Last weekend in Gainesville, the Whiteley family had double the reasons to celebrate after it carded two victories: Steven in Pro Mod and Annie in Top Alcohol Funny Car. It wasn’t the first time the winner’s circle was a family affair, however.…
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Smiley, Covington, Helms lead winners at Texas Sportsman Challenge

Clark Smiley, Joel Covington, and Kevin Helms led the winners list at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division season-opening Texas Sportsman Challenge at Royal Purple Raceway.  
26 Mar 2017
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Division 4
Preview | Friday | Saturday Texas racing was on full display as local racers Clark Smiley and Joel Covington celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle following…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1976 Springnationals

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 1976 Springnationals.
24 Mar 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Columbus 1976
On Flashback Friday for NHRA All Access members we go back in time 41 years to the 1976 Springnationals held at National Trails Raceway in Columbus, Ohio. The race features the first Top Fuel race win by legend Shirley Muldowney, another Don “the…
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NHRA Today roundtable: Breaking down the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, race three of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, went into the history books last weekend in Gainesville, Fla. NHRA’s John Kernan joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to break down the happenings of the historic event.
24 Mar 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Winners
Three races into the 2017 Mello Yello NHRA season, so what did we learn from the East Coast Opener? John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's for NHRA Today's Roundtable. Gainesville, Fla…
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NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League 2017 division schedules

The schedule of Jr. Dragster championship events in NHRA’s seven divisions has been set, and once again Divisions 1-6 will use a single championship race to decide champions while Division 7 racers will compete in a 10-race points series.
24 Mar 2017
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Jr. Dragster on the starting line
The schedule of Jr. Dragster championship events in NHRA’s seven divisions has been set, and once again Divisions 1-6 will use a single championship race to decide champions while Division 7 racers will compete in a 10-race points series. The…
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NHRA FanFest launches Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

NHRA FanFest returns to the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Thursday, March 30 in advance of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 
24 Mar 2017
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FanFest
NHRA FanFest returns to the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Thursday, March 30 in advance of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Kicking off at 6 p.m., the two-hour event takes place on the…
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A little of this, a little of that

From vintage drag cars found in hiding to some great old videos, new websites, and a resurfaced old drag racing board game, there's lots to catch up on in this week's Dragster Insider.
24 Mar 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Foulk
Back from another thrilling Gatornationals weekend – how ‘bout that Jonnie Lindberg making it to the Funny Car final in his debut? – with just enough time to catch my breath and do some scribbling for National Dragster before heading for Las Vegas…
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Submit a story idea for National Dragster's Readers Choice issue

23 Mar 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
The editors of NHRA National Dragster are preparing for the annual Readers Choice issue. Each year, the staff offers its loyal readers the opportunity to suggest story ideas for this annual keepsake and selects the best of the best to research…
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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain fires up DeJoria's Funny Car

In a special edition of NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s on location at Gainesville Raceway, NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom talks with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, who got to warm up Alexis DeJoria’s Funny Car prior to the team’s first test run on Monday.
22 Mar 2017
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NHRA Today™
In a special edition of NHRA Today delivered by Papa John’s on location at Gainesville Raceway, NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom talks with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain, who got to warm up Alexis DeJoria’s Funny Car prior to the team’s first test run…
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Wichita Raceway Park joins NHRA Member Track Network

Wichita Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in the South Central Division, NHRA’s Division 4, which features tracks in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
22 Mar 2017
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Member Track
Wichita Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in the South Central Division, NHRA’s Division 4, which features tracks in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.   Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, the raceway is owned by…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Gatornationals Winners Edition

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winners Edition featuring on location “winnerviews” with John Force, Tony Schumacher, Shane Gray, and Eddie Krawiec, plus more.
22 Mar 2017
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WFO
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Winners Edition featuring on location “winnerviews” with John Force, Tony Schumacher, Shane Gray, and Eddie Krawiec plus Jonnie Lindberg, Mike Green, Phil Schuler, Courtney Force, John Schaffer, Dave Connolly,…
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The hottest driver in drag racing

Meet Terry Nagel, the NHRA Stock racer who has won three of his last four events, including the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
22 Mar 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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Last weekend at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, nitro racers Leah Pritchett and Matt Hagan had their two-race winning streaks snapped in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively. There is one other driver who suffered no such loss of…
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Crew Chief Confidential: The Monday Nationals

Many times throughout the season, teams will stay after the completion of an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event to test on Monday, a gathering commonly called the “Monday Nationals” by the teams. NHRA’s Lewis Bloom checked in with a number of crew chiefs testing Monday at Gainesville Raceway to ask about their weekends and the reason for their testing.
21 Mar 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™, Crew Chief Confidential
Many times throughout the season, teams will stay after the completion of an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event to test on Monday, a gathering commonly called the “Monday Nationals” by the teams. NHRA’s Lewis Bloom checked in with a number of…
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Rookie Report Card after Gainesville

The 2017 rookie class may very well be one of the best ever with five strong candidates for the Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award. Here's a look at their stats after three of 24 events this season.
21 Mar 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Rookie Report Card
If the start of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is any indication, this year's battle for the Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award is going to be a close, competitive one that could lead to any of the…
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Conley named North Central Division Director

Jeff Conley has been named as NHRA’s Division 3 Director. The North Central Division includes tracks in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio, and is home to four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events.
20 Mar 2017
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Jeff Conley
Jeff Conley has been named as NHRA’s North Central Division Director (Division 3). The North Central Division includes tracks in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio, and is home to four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events. Conley…
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Whiteley, Rampy among winners at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Ann Marie Whiteley and David Rampy raced to victory to highlight NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.
20 Mar 2017
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David Rampy
Ann Marie Whiteley and David Rampy raced to victory at this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Whitely grabbed her fourth national event win in Top Alcohol Funny Car, and Rampy added his 93rd national event win…
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Antron Brown will co-host Top Gear America on BBC this year

Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Antron Brown will be a host this season on BBC America’s new show, Top Gear America, joining actor and racing enthusiast William Fichtner and auto journalist Tom “Wookie” Ford.
20 Mar 2017
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Antron Brown
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel champ Antron Brown will be a host this season on BBC America’s new show, Top Gear America, joining actor and racing enthusiast William Fichtner and auto journalist Tom “Wookie” Ford.…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals: Fast Five

The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, race three of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was chock full of memorable moments. Here’s a look at the five best moments from the weekend.
20 Mar 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, race three of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was chock full of memorable moments. Here’s a look at the five best moments from the weekend.
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Schumacher, Force, Gray, Krawiec score at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Tony Schumacher and John Force, the winningest racers in NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, padded their totals with wins at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. They were joined by Shane Gray, who became the third different winner in three Pro Stock races, and Eddie Krawiec, who won his fifth Gainesville race in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
19 Mar 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Event winners Shane Gray, Eddie Krawiec, John Force, and Tony Schumacher 5
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Whiteley collects first career Pro Mod victory in Gainesville

Steven Whitely outlasts a record field to earn his first NHRA Pro Mod win in the season debut of the J&A Services NHRA Pro Mod series.
19 Mar 2017
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Steve Whiteley
Steven Whiteley raced to his first NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series event win at their portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday at Gainesville Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing was presented by Jerry Bickel Race…
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Barton defends Gainesville SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown title

Engine-builder David Barton goes back-to-back at the SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown season-opener in Gainesville.
19 Mar 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
FSS
David Barton is now a perfect two-for-two at Gainesville Raceway after winning his second-straight season-opener in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown. Barton drove his Gary Wolkwitz-owned COPO Camaro to an 8.131 in the final round to defeat Chuck…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Notebook

19 Mar 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Gainesville
Features | Photos | Results Final eliminations are under way Sunday at…
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Jackson stays No. 1 but falls in first round of J&A Pro Mod action in Gainesville

Steven Jackson held on for his first career No. 1 qualifying position in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway but was defeated in round one. Steven Whiteley (pictured) was among the eight who advanced to Sunday's second round.
18 Mar 2017
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Steven Whiteley
Steven Jackson held on for his first career No. 1 qualifying position in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by…
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Final fields set for Sunday eliminations at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Nationals

18 Mar 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Force
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