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Remembering "the Mongoose"

Some of his best racing friends remember Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen in a touching and funny retrospect to one of the most popular drivers in the sport's history.
15 Jun 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Tom McEwen
Stunned. Crushed. Heartbroken. Really, really sad. Teary-eyed. Despondent. Those are pretty much my first six stages of grieving over just the two hours after I got the call Monday morning that we’d lost “the Mongoose.”  I know I’m not…
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After first win since 2015, Janis looks to keep momentum going in Bristol

After scoring at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, Mike Janis is ready to continue that momentum as the 2018 season hits the halfway point at this weekend’s Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
14 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Mike Janis didn't realize he had not won an E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service race since his impressive 2015 season. But the veteran was more than ready to end that streak, and now he is ready to continue…
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Champions crowned during last day of Holley National Hot Rod Reunion

The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion® presented by AAA Insurance came to a stunning conclusion as the racing champions were crowned as well winning cars that took part in the Axalta Show N’ Shine during the weekend. 
14 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRR
Thursday | Friday | Saturday BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion® presented by AAA Insurance came to a stunning conclusion as the racing champions were…
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Alex Laughlin hopes to recreate Bristol magic at this year’s event

A frustrating 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has a chance to get a whole lot better on Father’s Day weekend for Alex Laughlin at this weekend’s 18th annual Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
14 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Alex Laughlin
A frustrating 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has a chance to get a whole lot better on Father’s Day weekend for Alex Laughlin at this weekend’s 18th annual Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Laughlin…
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Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Force, Anderson, and Smith are popular Bristol picks

Tricky Tipster labels Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Greg Anderson, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for this weekend's Fitzgerald USA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
14 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
After an embarrassing 0-5 performance in Richmond, Tricky Tipster, National Dragster's resident odds-maker, has gone back to the drawing board for this weekend’s Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol and come up with the following…
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Elite Motorsports named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod action at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Elite Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
14 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Elite Motorsports
NHRA officials announced today that Elite Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals,…
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The “pizza maker versus the drag racer” takes center stage again in Bristol

Three-time world champion Antron Brown will face off against Papa John’s Pizza founder, "Papa" John Schnatter, during the Papa John’s Charity Challenge this weekend at the Fiztgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
13 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Three-time world champion Antron Brown will face off against Papa John’s Pizza founder, "Papa" John Schnatter, during the Papa John’s Charity Challenge this weekend at the Fiztgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The ‘pizza maker versus…
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Bowen hopes to break through with win at Holley National Hot Rod Reunion

13 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Reunion
Since teaming up with Michael Bartone, Shawn Bowen has done just about everything but win a race in Bartone’s Camaro Nostalgia Funny Car. The longtime standout hopes that changes at this weekend’s 16th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX correspondents John Kernan, Dave Rieff, and Tony Pedregon joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to discuss the storylines heading into this weekend’s Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
13 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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The Sports Report: Winning is contagious

One week after breaking a four-year winless drought in Pro Stock, Jeg Coughlin Jr. scored again by winning the Super Comp title at the NHRA Virginia Nationals.
13 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Reigning Mello Yello world champ Bo Butner isn’t the only NHRA pro that maintains close ties to his sportsman racing roots. Five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. also has an impressive sportsman racing resumé that includes the 1992 Super…
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Tanner Gray discusses Pro Stock win at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Second-year Pro Stock racer Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Park Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype. Gray talked earning his second win of the season and racing in Richmond.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Crew Chief Confidential: Virginia NHRA Nationals

NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom interviewed the winning crew chiefs following the Virginia NHRA Nationals, including: Bobby Lagana, Brian Corradi, Dave Connolly and Tim Kulungian.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Crew Chief Confidential
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Clay Millican looks to repeat at site of first win at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Clay Millican captured his first career Top Fuel victory a year ago with his win at Bristol Dragway in one of the most thrilling moments of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Now, he's looking for more.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clay Millican
In what was one of the most thrilling moments of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Clay Millican captured his first career Top Fuel victory a year ago with his win at Bristol Dragway. Headed back to his first race as defending champ,…
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Allen Johnson makes Factory Stock return at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Allen Johnson returns to NHRA competition in Bristol in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown where he will battle it out with Don Schumacher Racing competitors Leah Pritchett and Mark Pawuk in a loaded field.
12 Jun 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Allen Johnson
Allen Johnson returns to NHRA competition at the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in his Mopar Dodge Challenge Drag Pak. Johnson raced in the SAM Tech…
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J.R. Todd hopes to win Wally for his dad at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Funny Car standout J.R. Todd looks to get first win at Thunder Valley while racing over Father's Day weekend.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Todd
Every year, the Todd family takes a vacation in their motorhome that puts them at Bristol Dragway during the annual NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race. The event, the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, takes place on Father’s Day…
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Social: NHRA community on the passing of Tom McEwen

11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Reactions from the NHRA community on Twitter to the passing of NHRA legend Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen. #RIP…
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Tom McEwen: A pictorial look back

11 Jun 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Tom McEwen
Drag racing Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen passed way June 10. Here’s a brief look back at some of the highlights of his long and successful career. Although he became nationally famous in a Funny Car, McEwen’s pro career started out in…
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Fast Five: Virginia NHRA Nationals

Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing's return to Virginia Motorsports Park came with all the expected fanfare as all four pro classes delivered thrilling races on a spectacular surface. NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick share their top five moments of the weekend delivered by Papa John's.
11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
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Legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen passes away

Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the iconic figures in drag racing history, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen, voted No. 16 on NHRA's Top 50 Drivers lists in 2001, competed in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, and although he wasn't one of drag racing's most prolific winners, he certainly was one of its most colorful.
11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the iconic figures in drag racing history, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen, voted No. 16 on NHRA's Top 50 Drivers lists in 2001, competed in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, and although he wasn't one of drag…
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Courtney Force beats John Force for Virginia win; Torrence, Gray, Tonglet victorious

Courtney Force defeated her dad in the NHRA's return to Richmond, while Steve Torrence, Tanner Gray, and LE Tonglet captured victories at inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals.
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
The event champs, from left, Steve Torrence, Courtney Fore, Tanner Gray, and L.E. Tonglet 5
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Janis moves atop points lead with victory at Virginia Motorsports Park

Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing…
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Coughlin, Kenopic, Tysinger, Parker take wins at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jeg Coughlin Jr., Charlie Kenopic, Joe Tysinger and Randy Parker each scored big wins at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Virginia Motorsports Park. 
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Jeg Coughlin Jr., Charlie Kenopic, Joe Tysinger and Randy Parker each scored big wins at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Virginia Motorsports Park.    Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, turned on the win…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday Notebook

10 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Ladders | Features | Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUND RECAPS…
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Jeremy Ray earns the first No. 1 Pro Mod pole of career at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jeremy Ray locked in the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray locked in the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.…
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Schumacher takes pole in Virginia, C. Force, Anderson, Arana Jr. also grab No. 1s

Tony Schumacher took the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster to the top of the field at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, while Courtney Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) captured pole position in Richmond.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Tony Schumacher
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Cruz Pedregon blows body off Funny Car at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Cruz Pedregon sent the body flying off his Snap-On Funny Car Toyota Camry during the third qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Pedregon exited his car under his own power and walked away from the wild ride.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA, Virginia Motorsports Park announce Saturday sellout at Virginia NHRA Nationals

NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va. 
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Virginia Motorsports Park
NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va.  NHRA returned to the facility, owned by Tommy and Judy Franklin, for the first time since…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook

09 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND…
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Jeremy Ray takes provisional Pro Mod pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals

08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray secured the preliminary No. 1 qualifying position Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
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Courtney Force takes Friday pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals; Schumacher, Anderson, Arana take class leads

Courtney Force got the weekend off on the right foot with an incredible run, while Tony Schumacher, Greg Anderson, and Hector Arana Jr. also take Friday poles at Virginia NHRA Nationals.
08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Courtney Force
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