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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals

Throughout 2018, 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 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals.
08 Jun 2018
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Flashback Friday
Throughout 2018, 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 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals. For a change of pace this show is from…
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Green progressing at a rapid rate heading into Virginia event

Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have to wait long to earn his first career victory in the class. 
07 Jun 2018
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News
Pro Mod
Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Virginia NHRA Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX reporters Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to preview this weekend's Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
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Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Virginia NHRA Nationals

The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
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RPM
NHRA officials announced today that the Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) 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 Virginia NHRA Nationals, which…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59, No. 12)

NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
07 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.…
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Matt Smith looking for more success in Virginia after first win of season

Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is hopeful his first win of 2018 is the start of a memorable stretch.
07 Jun 2018
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Matt Smith
After picking up his first victory of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and also his first since 2016, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is hopeful it is just the start of a memorable stretch that doesn’t stop…
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Skillman eager to turn Virginia debut into success as next Pro Stock winner

Seeing eight different winners through the first nine Pro Stock races of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is motivation for Drew Skillman to try to become the next in the winner’s circle at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
06 Jun 2018
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Drew Skillman
Seeing eight different winners through the first nine Pro Stock races of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is enough to convince Drew Skillman about the impressive parity in the class. It’s also motivation for Skillman to try to…
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WFO Radio JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Winners Edition

06 Jun 2018
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WFO
WFO Radio presents the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuring Robert Hight and Jimmy Prock, Clay Millican, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Matt Smith. Clay Millican discusses getting back to back wins and answers questions from WFO listeners.…
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The Sports Report: The highs and lows of Koy Collier

Two weeks after his father, Steve, was injured in an on-track accident in Topeka, Koy Collier went to Chicago and nearly doubled-up at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
06 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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To suggest that the last three weeks have been some of the most stressful, and worrisome, but ultimately rewarding times of young Koy Collier’s life would be a huge understatement. Collier is a member of one of drag racing’s most successful families…
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Tasca Racing to debut TascaParts.com sponsorship in Richmond

TascaParts.com will sponsor Bob Tasca III and his Tasca Racing Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car for the first time this season at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
05 Jun 2018
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Bob Tasca
TascaParts.com will sponsor Bob Tasca III and his Tasca Racing Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car for the first time this season at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. “Last year our online parts division picked up the sponsorship for the Englishtown event…
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Two-time Funny Car champ Hagan aims to get back on winning path in Virginia

After a frustrating three-race stretch that dropped Matt Hagan out of the points lead, a final round appearance followed by a No. 1 qualifier last weekend showed the two-time Funny Car world champion that things may again be headed back on the right path.
05 Jun 2018
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Matt Hagan
After a frustrating three-race stretch that dropped Matt Hagan out of the points lead, a final round appearance followed by a No. 1 qualifier last weekend showed the two-time Funny Car world champion that things may again be headed back on the right…
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Tricky Tipster: Chicago winners Millican and Hight among the Richmond favorites

Recent winners Clay Millican and Robert Hight are the favorites for this weekend’s Richmond event, along with Greg Anderson, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith
05 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, nailed Clay Millican’s back-to-back Top Fuel wins in Chicago. Now, the tour heads back to Richmond, Va. for the first time in a decade with Millican, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, Eddie…
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NHRA Mello Yello Series returns to Virginia for first time since 2009

Virginia Motorsports Park will roar to life with the thrilling sights, sounds and 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for the first time since 2009 during the Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, June 8-10.
05 Jun 2018
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News
Richmond
Virginia Motorsports Park will roar to life with the thrilling sights, sounds and 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for the first time since 2009 during the Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, June 8-10.  It…
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Lagana and the Nitro Ninjas to return to action at Virginia Nationals

The Lagana Family Racing team is all set to roll out its new car again this weekend at the Virginia Nationals. om Lagana last drove the team’s entry at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals earlier this year. Indy bureau chief John Kernan stopped by the shop to check in on the team’s plans.
05 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
The Lagana Family Racing team is all set to roll out its new car again this weekend at the Virginia Nationals. Dom Lagana last drove the team’s entry at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals earlier this year, advancing to the second round. The…
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Pritchett looking forward to putting on a show for fans at Virginia NHRA Nationals

With two final round appearances in the past three NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races, Top Fuel standout Leah Pritchett is eager to continue that momentum at this weekend’s inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
05 Jun 2018
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Leah Pritchett
With two final round appearances in the past three NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races, Top Fuel standout Leah Pritchett is eager to continue that momentum at this weekend’s inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. It…
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Matt Smith discusses JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals win on Facebook Live

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Matt Smith joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about his big win at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
05 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Fast Five: JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

NHRA’s Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom recap their top five moments from the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals, the ninth event of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
04 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Meyer and Brown claim victories at Tulsa Raceway Park South Central Division event

In the final results from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Megan Meyer, Olathe, Kan., and Brian Brown, Gainesville, Texas, took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, respectively.
04 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 4
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the final results from Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Megan Meyer, Olathe, Kan., and Brian…
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Crew Chief Confidential: JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

NHRA’s Lewis Bloom talked to JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Fuel winner Clay Millican and Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith as well as winning crew chiefs Jimmy Prock (for Robert Hight, Funny Car) and Mark Ingersoll (for Jeg Coughlin Jr., Pro Stock).
04 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Crew Chief Confidential
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JEGS Allstars winners Severance, Westerfield double up at Route 66

Joey Severance and Shane Westerfield raced to victories at both the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals on Sunday and the JEGS Allstars on Saturday earning the JEGS Double Up Bonus.
04 Jun 2018
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Joey Severance
Joey Severance and Shane Westerfield raced to victories at both the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals on Sunday and the JEGS Allstars on Saturday earning the JEGS Double Up Bonus. Severance, out of Woodburn, Ore., quickly disbursed of Dan Page’s…
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Courtney Force joins celeb list as awards presenter at the 2018 CMT Music Awards

NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car points leader Courtney Force will be a presenter at the 2018 CMT Music Awards. The show will premiere live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET/ PT on CMT.
04 Jun 2018
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Courtney Force
NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car points leader Courtney Force will be a presenter at the 2018 CMT Music Awards. The show will premiere live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET/ PT on CMT. Force joins A-list roster of…
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Jeg Coughlin Jr. gets first Pro Stock win in four years at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals; Hight, Millican, Matt Smith grab wins

Jeg Coughlin Jr. snagged his first Pro Stock victory in four years, while Matt Smith earned his first win in a couple years, Robert Hight won for the first time in 2018, and Clay Millican got his second win in as many races in Chicago.
03 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Chicago winners take the stage with Jeg Coughlin Sr. 5
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JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday Notebook

Jeg Coughlin Jr. snagged his first Pro Stock victory in four years, while Matt Smith earned his first win in a couple years, Robert Hight won for the first time in 2018, and Clay Millican got his second win in as many races at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
03 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Chicago
Preview| Features| Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUND…
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Torrence, Hagan, Anderson, Hines snag poles at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Andrew Hines took pole position in Chicago at Route 66 Raceway.
02 Jun 2018
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Steve Torrence
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John Force collides with wall at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

16-time Funny Car champion John Force exited the car under his own power and plans to race on Sunday after colliding with the wall during qualifying at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
02 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Despite an explosion and impact with the wall in the fourth qualifying session, John Force and his Peak Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro SS will start the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Race Day from the No. 6 position It was a wild ride for…
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Division 4 crew wins 2018 JEGS Allstars in a rout at JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Third-generation Super Stock racer Aaron Stanfield leads the Division 4 team to an overpowering victory in the JEGS Allstars team competition. Pacific Region earns Top Alcohol trophy
02 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
JEGS
The Goodguys from the NHRA South Central Division turned in a dominating performance to win the 34th annual JEGS Allstars overall team title on Saturday during the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals. The Division 4 crew built a sizable lead after five of…
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JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook

02 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Chicago
Preview| Features| Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS…
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Steve Torrence sets both ends of track record; Hagan, Anderson, Hines grab Friday poles in Chicago

Steve Torrence reset both ends of the Route 66 Raceway track record, while Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) took the Friday poles at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago.
01 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
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JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday Notebook

Steve Torrence reset both ends of the Route 66 Raceway track record, while Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) took the Friday poles at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago.
01 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Preview| Features| Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS PRO STOCK…
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Tricky Tipster: Chicago favorites are Millican, Force, Enders, and Krawiec

In the professional opinion of NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster, recent tour winners Clay Millican, Courtney Force, Erica Enders, and Eddie Krawiec rate the edge for the next stop in Chicago
01 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Chicago Tipster
Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, is feeling spunky after correctly picking Courtney Force and Rickie Smith as the Topeka winners in Funny Car and Pro Mod, respectively. This week, Force maintains the top spot and is…
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