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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Shane Westerfield

05 Sep 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shane Westerfield won his second national event and third title of the season when he defeated Doug Gordon in the final. Westerfield, coming off wins against Annie Whiteley and Brian Hough, in the final with a 5.755 after Gordon shook the tires…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

05 Sep 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shawn Cowie scored a crucial win against his biggest championship rival, Megan Meyer, who fouled in the final round. The No .9 qualifier, Cowie defeated Julie Nataas, Gord Gingles, and Jackie Fricke to reach the final. He posted a 5.244 in the…
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Justin Ashley to make Charlotte Top Fuel debut with new sponsor, crew chief

Davis Motorsports and driver Justin Ashley will make their NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series debut at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals with a new major sponsor in Strutmasters and a new crew chief in Aaron Brooks. 
05 Sep 2019
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Justin Ashley
Davis Motorsports and driver Justin Ashley will make their NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series debut at the NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals with a new major sponsor and crew chief.    Strutmasters has signed on as Davis Motorsports’ primary…
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Sportsman champs crowned at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals conclusion

The final champions of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals were crowned at Summit Motorsports Park, more than two months after flooded grounds forced their postponement.
05 Sep 2019
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The final champions of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals were crowned at Summit Motorsports Park, more than two months after flooded grounds forced their postponement. John DiBartolomeo claimed the win in Super Stock with his SS/BS ’96…
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Champions Cruz Pedregon, Larry Holmes collide and combine for good cause

Boxing legend and former WBC, Ring Magazine, and Lineal Heavyweight Champion of the World Larry Holmes will join two-time NHRA Mello Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil to promote his foundation, Heart of a Legend.
05 Sep 2019
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Cruz Pedregon
Boxing legend and former WBC, Ring Magazine, and Lineal Heavyweight Champion of the World Larry Holmes will join two-time NHRA Mello Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil to promote his…
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Megan Meyer captures Top Alcohol Dragster Wally at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Megan Meyer led the list of winners with yet another Top Alcohol Dragster victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
03 Sep 2019
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Megan Meyer
Megan Meyer and Jay Payne earned victories in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, leading a stacked field at the World's Biggest Drag Race. Below is the complete list of winners from the Big Go…
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Mike Castellana scores first Indy win in E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod action

Pro Mod veteran Mike Castellana scored his first career victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, slipping past Rickie Smith on a holeshot in the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service action. 
02 Sep 2019
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Mike Castellana
Pro Mod veteran Mike Castellana scored his first career victory at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, slipping past Rickie Smith on a holeshot in the final round of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service…
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Tii Tharpe secures second Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title

For the second straight year, the championship of Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series came down to the last day of their season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and for the second time Tii Tharpe edged Doug Vancil for the championship.
02 Sep 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tii Tharpe
For the second straight year, the championship of Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series came down to the last day of their season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and for the second time Tii Tharpe edged Doug Vancil for the…
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WATCH: Factory Stock Showdown driver Robert Falcone involved in Indy incident

During the first round of NHRA SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown eliminations at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Robert Falcone made contact with the guardwall. Falcone exited the vehicle under his own power and returned to the pits.
02 Sep 2019
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Factory Stock
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); During the first round of NHRA SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown eliminations at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in, Factory Stock Showdown driver…
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Fields set in Indy for 2019 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship battle

The fields are set for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle battled through NHRA's 18-race regular season for the right to compete for world championships in the Countdown.
02 Sep 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Countdown
The fields are set for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The top 10 drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle battled through NHRA's "regular" season for the right to compete for world championships…
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John Force Racing announces partnership extension with Chevrolet

At the 65th running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, it was officially announced that John Force Racing and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year partnership extension.
02 Sep 2019
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Chevrolet
At the 65th running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, it was officially announced that John Force Racing and Chevrolet have agreed to a multi-year partnership extension. “I want to thank Chevrolet and everyone who has faith in John…
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WATCH: Pro Mod driver Chad Green takes a wild ride during final qualifying at Indy

During the final round of qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Pro Mod driver Chad Green experienced an on-track incident when his 2019 Camaro made contact with the wall as it rolled before coming to a stop.
01 Sep 2019
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Chad Green
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); During the final round of qualifying at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Pro Mod driver Chad Green of Midland, Texas experienced an on-…
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NHRA Street Car Showdown cars make opening laps at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

The NHRA Street Car Showdown got off to a flying start with four  street cars driven by NHRA members attempting to reset the Street Car E.T. record of 5.85 seconds. Dave Schroeder's '66 Chevy Corvette had the best run of the opening salvo.
31 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Street Car Showdown
The NHRA Street Car Showdown got off to a flying start with four  street cars driven by NHRA members attempting to reset the Street Car E.T. record of 5.85 seconds.  Tom Bailey's 1969 Chevy Camaro is powered by a twin 88mm…
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JEGS signs multi-year renewal for Allstars and SPORTSnationals programs

JEGS, one of the largest high-performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, has extended its NHRA sponsorships of the JEGS Allstars program and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals event.
31 Aug 2019
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Jegs
JEGS, one of the largest high-performance automotive equipment retailers in the United States, has extended its NHRA sponsorships of the JEGS Allstars program and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals event. The multi-year extensions will keep the JEGS name…
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Watch Free: Indy Friday Highlights NHRA.tv exclusive

Catch a free video recap of all of Friday’s racing action from the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on NHRA.tv.
31 Aug 2019
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Robert Hight
Catch a free video recap of all of Friday’s racing action from the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on NHRA.tv. If you are not currently an NHRA.tv subscriber, you will have to create an account and "proceed without purchase" to watch the…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Friday Photo Gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographers Jerry Foss and Marc Gewertz had a busy day behind their lenses, capturing images from both on and off the track on Friday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Photo Gallery
The iconic crossover bridge at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, under which every car that is running at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will pass before heading down the historic dragstrip, is one of the sport's great…
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Bob Tasca III will pilot NewFordTech Mustang as part of Ford campaign

Bob Tasca III will pilot the NewFordTech Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals as Ford continues its campaign to attract, retain, and recognize its automotive technicians.
30 Aug 2019
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Bob Tasca
Bob Tasca III will pilot the NewFordTech Ford Mustang Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals as Ford continues its campaign to attract, retain and recognize its automotive technicians. This special paint scheme coincides with the…
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NHRA reveals 50th Anniversary of Pro Stock logo and celebration plans

NHRA revealed the official logo for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Pro Stock in 2020 prior to Pro Stock qualifying Friday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2019
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Today at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, NHRA revealed the official logo for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Pro Stock in 2020. NHRA will celebrate the rich history of Pro Stock racing throughout 2020 beginning at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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Mello Yello brand returns to DHL Funny Car at U.S. Nationals

For the second time in four years, Coca-Cola’s citrus-flavored soft drink brand Mello Yello will be featured on the DHL-sponsored Toyota Camry Funny Car, to be driven by the reigning NHRA Funny Car champion at the most prestigious drag race in the country, this year by J.R. Todd.. 
30 Aug 2019
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J.R. Todd
For the second time in four years, Coca-Cola’s citrus-flavored soft drink brand Mello Yello will be featured on the DHL-sponsored Toyota Camry Funny Car, to be driven by the reigning NHRA Funny Car champion at the most prestigious drag race in the…
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Inside the cars of the NHRA Street Car Showdown at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

This weekend at the 65th Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, four street cars driven by NHRA members will attempt to reset the Street Car E.T. record in the NHRA Street Car Showdown. Here's a look at the men and their machines.
30 Aug 2019
David Kennedy
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Street Car Showdown
This weekend at the 65th Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, four street cars driven by NHRA members will attempt to reset the Street Car E.T. record in the NHRA Street Car Showdown. Tom Bailey, Bryant Goldstone, Dave Schroeder, and Joe Barry…
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Jason Line making the most of Indy experience in Pro Stock and Stock Eliminator

Before he chases his second-straight Pro Stock win, Jason Line has a bit of unfinished business to take care of in his Buick GS Stock Eliminator car.
30 Aug 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Many of the NHRA Mello Yello series pros didn’t arrive in Indianapolis until Thursday but one notable exception is Pro Stock racer Jason Line. Fresh off his popular win at his home track in Brainerd, Line is looking to improve his spot in the…
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Tricky Tipster: Who will take home the Wallys at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals?

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Matt Smith, and Steve Jackson are Tricky Tipster’s favorites for the historic 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
29 Aug 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Steve Torrence
No career in drag racing is complete until it includes at least one win at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and even those who have won Indy before, long to win it again, and again because it is the world’s most prestigious drag race. This…
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Doug Vancil earns back-to-back wins with Brainerd Top Fuel Harley triumph

28 Aug 2019
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Doug Vancil
Doug Vancil narrowly beat defending Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley world champion Tii Tharpe off the line and then outran him to earn his second-straight Wally in the category. Vancil took his Vance & Hines-backed Harley-Davidson to the winner'…
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Momentum on her side, reigning champ Leah Pritchett returns for shot at Indy double

Top Fuel and Factory Stock double-threat Leah Pritchett is riding a big wave into the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following her recent victory in Brainerd.
28 Aug 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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A few win lights can cure just about anything and lately, no one knows that better than Leah Pritchett. Last year’s No .4 finisher in Top Fuel and the reigning champion in the SAM Tech.edu Factory Stock class, Pritchett had been shut out of the…
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WFO Radio Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals preview

28 Aug 2019
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WFO
Get ready for Indy! WFO Radio Podcast previews the 65th Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals! Robert Hight, Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, Stevie "Fast" Jackson, Motor Trend's David Freiburger, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, Comp racer Ed…
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E3 Spark Plugs, FireAde Join Ed Federkeil to promote Hoods for Heroes, Ronnie Thames Foundation at Indy

Competition eliminator racer Ed Federkeil will be competing at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance Parts NHRA U.S. Nationals to raise awareness and interest for the Hoods for Heroes organization and The Ronnie Thames Foundation.
28 Aug 2019
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Ed Federkeil
Competition eliminator racer Ed Federkeil will be competing at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance Parts NHRA U.S. Nationals Labor Day weekend in Indianapolis to raise awareness and interest for the Hoods for Heroes organization and The…
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NHRA Vice President Kasey Coler talks U.S. Nationals preparation with Lewis Bloom and Hannah Rickards

NHRA’s Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler joined Lewis Bloom and Hannah Rickards in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to talk about his preparation for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2019
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Winning video in MY USNats contest earns family a trip to Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

The Swartwood family from Colorado was named the winner of NHRA’s MY USNats contest and will receive an expenses-paid trip to this year’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2019
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//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); The Swartwood family from Colorado was named the winner of NHRA’s MY USNats contest and will receive an expenses-paid trip to this year’s Chevrolet Performance U.…
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Billy Torrence battling for an NHRA Countdown spot entering Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Capco Contractors racer Billy Torrence joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to discuss his battle for an NHRA Countdown to the Championship spot as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series heads to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2019
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Billy Torrence
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Drew Skillman looking to close the deal on SAM Tech Factory Stock title

Drew Skillman has won drag racing’s biggest event in Pro Stock, now he’s looking to add the U.S. Nationals Factory Stock title, and possibly a championship to his resumé.
27 Aug 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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During his four years as a Pro Stock competitor, Drew Skillman never finished worse than sixth in the Mello Yello standings, so he knows a thing or two about the rigors of a tough points battle. That experience is proving to be invaluable as…
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