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Courtney Force wins Traxxas Nitro Shootout

04 Sep 2016
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Traxxas
Courtney Force scored at her sponsor’s big event, driving her Traxxas Camaro SS to a $100,000 payday in the 5th annual Traxxas Nitro Shootout, held concurrent with qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S…
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Capps unhurt after trip into sand trap

04 Sep 2016
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Mello Yello Funny Car points leader Ron Capps escaped uninjured after the parachutes on his NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger failed to deploy following a winning first-round race in the Traxxas Nitro…
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When thing go wrong in Funny Car at Indy

04 Sep 2016
News
After Robert Hight’s wild Saturday night explosion, NHRA FOX Reporter Lewis Bloom and the staff of NHRA National Dragster magazine combed the long list of crazy occurrences in Funny Car at the U.S. Nationals for some more explosive moments.…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Sunday Notebook

04 Sep 2016
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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Hight rides out wild explosion during Indy Funny Car qualifying

03 Sep 2016
News
Robert Hight's Auto Club of Southern California Chevy Camaro SS Funny Car exploded in a ball of fire during his qualifying pass Saturday night at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Hight's car…
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Millican, Hagan, Nobile, Savoie lead Indy qualifying with one day to go

03 Sep 2016
News
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Schumacher collects second Traxxas Shootout win

03 Sep 2016
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Schumacher
Tony Schumacher, who has built his legacy as the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history on the strength of a class-record nine Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Top Fuel victories, used…
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Strong can do no wrong in stunning Seattle upset

03 Sep 2016
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Aaron Strong, far lane, collected his first Pro Stock win by upsetting Vincent Nobile, who red-lighted in the final round of the rain-delayed Seattle event. Former Comp driver Aaron Strong became the 62nd different winner in Pro Stock…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Saturday Notebook

03 Sep 2016
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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Top 5 U.S. Nationals Top Fuel moments

03 Sep 2016
News
NHRA FOX reporter Lewis Bloom and the staff of NHRA National Dragster magazine selected some of their favorite Top Fuel moments from the "Big Go." Of course, it starts out with "Big Daddy" Don Garlits and…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Friday recap

02 Sep 2016
News
NHRA's  Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick recap Friday's highlights at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and preview Saturday's action.
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Friday Notebook

02 Sep 2016
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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Torrence, Hagan, Nobile, and Savoie lead opening day of qualifying in Indy

02 Sep 2016
News
Schedule | Tickets…
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Mopar Hemi Challenge title goes to Daniels

02 Sep 2016
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Daniels
James Daniels, near lane, earned the most impressive win of his young career when he drove his father Jim's Dodge Dart to a victory in the prestigious Mopar Hemi Challenge. Daniels claimed the $15,000 top prize after Stephen Hebert…
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'Big Chief' makes NHRA debut at Indy

02 Sep 2016
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
  David Hakim Justin “Big Chief” Shearer, star of the reality TV show Street Outlaws, made his official NHRA debut during the first qualifying session of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag…
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NHRA announces official sponsorship agreement with Old World Industries

02 Sep 2016
News
NHRA has entered into a multiyear agreement with Old World Industries LLC. Beginning at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Peak Antifreeze and BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid/Equipment will be official…
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Mello Yello debuts special-edition paint scheme to run in Funny Car at Indy

02 Sep 2016
News
For the first time in nearly 40 years, The Coca-Cola Company’s popular citrus-flavored soft drink brand, Mello Yello, will appear on an NHRA Funny Car. To celebrate Funny Car’s half-century of racing, Mello Yello is partnering with…
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Indy's Funny Car heroes

02 Sep 2016
Phil Burgess, National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
The Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals is such a huge and historic event that winning the prestigious race even once can make a driver’s career, but throughout the years, a number of nitro-fueled drivers have tasted the fruits of Indy…
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Top 5 U.S. Nationals Funny Car moments

01 Sep 2016
News
NHRA FOX reporter Lewis Bloom and the staff of NHRA National Dragster magazine selected some of their favorite Funny Car moments from the "Big Go." Sure, Funny Car started at Indy in 1967 but the first highlight is about Don…
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Tricky Tipster's Indy picks

01 Sep 2016
News
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
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Indy has even more meaning this year for Sampey

01 Sep 2016
News
A year ago, three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey competed at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the first time since 2008. It was a thrilling return for the class standout, but her excitement is now at…
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Pro Stock points leader Line seeks first Indy win

01 Sep 2016
News
For all the success two-time Pro Stock world champion Jason Line has enjoyed throughout his standout career, there is one noticeable thing missing from an otherwise stellar résumé. Line has…
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Event preview: Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

01 Sep 2016
News
All roads lead to historic Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis this weekend for the 62nd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the sport’s most prestigious drag race. To any drag racer, nothing compares to an Indy victory but there is far…
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National Dragster's Top 10 Brainerd photos

31 Aug 2016
News
NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom was joined in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio by NHRA National Dragster Assistant Photo Editor Jerry Foss to review photographs taken at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd. Bloom and Foss discussed some of…
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‘Racing Goes Safer’ tribute rides on Head Funny Car at Indy

31 Aug 2016
News
The Head Racing Funny Car will be carrying the RacingGoesSafer.org logos of the Stand 21 Safety Foundation at this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 31 -Sept. 5.  “We have been working with Stand 21 and its…
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Reality TV star Justin 'Big Chief' Shearer thrilled for NHRA debut at prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

31 Aug 2016
News
To say that Justin “Big Chief” Shearer is excited to compete at the world’s biggest drag race would be a massive understatement. Shearer, the star of Discovery Channel’s reality television series Street Outlaws,…
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Force, McMillen claim lottery starting spots in NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootout

31 Aug 2016
News
Traxxas drawing
    John Force and Terry McMillen secured the No. 8 positions in the NHRA Traxxas Nitro Shootouts following special lottery drawings held during a press conference in downtown Indianapolis to preview the Chevrolet Performance…
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JEGS named presenting sponsor of NHRA J&A Pro Mods at Indy

31 Aug 2016
News
NHRA has named JEGS as the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 31-Sept. 5. The race is the seventh of 10 events…
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Indy's Sportsman special events

31 Aug 2016
Kevin McKenna, National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Many things make the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals the world’s most prestigious drag race, including the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown and the Mopar Hemi Challenge, two premier events for…
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Bidding opens for DSR charity auction items

30 Aug 2016
News
The 11th annual Don Schumacher Racing Open House presented by Pennzoil to benefit Riley Hospital for Children. Sept. 2, will feature its most expansive and unique silent auction thanks to friends of DSR and the NHRA drag racing community. Fans can…
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