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After memorable return, NHRA powers back to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2019

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series had a memorable return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2018 and is set to power back to the fan-favorite track in 2019 for the second annual NHRA Virginia Nationals, May 17-19.
07 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Richmond
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series had a memorable return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2018 and is set to power back to the fan-favorite track in 2019 for the second annual NHRA Virginia Nationals, May 17-19. It is the eighth of 24 events…
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Nataas, Frantz score as Division 3 Lucas Oil Series kicks off at National Trail Raceway

Julie Nataas continued her hot streak in Alcohol Dragster and Todd Frantz scored in Comp at the rain-delayed Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season kick off at National Trail Raceway.
07 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 3
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 17th annual Buckeye Nationals: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Santa Barbara, Calif., 5.312, 277.09  …
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Fast Five: Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick count down their top five moments from the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
06 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
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Bourgeois and Stanfield lead Sportsman champs at Arby's Southern Nationals

Former Comp wold champ Craig Bourgeois, second-generation phenom Aaron Stanfield, and Chip Johnson led the pack of Lucas Oil Series winners at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
06 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lucas Oil
    Competition Eliminator  Craig Bourgeois, Dragster, 6.858, 188.15 def. Brian Browell, Dragster, 7.328, 181.11.  Super Stock Aaron Stanfield, Chevy Camaro, 9.858, 134.02 def.…
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Ron Capps, Andrew Hines, Steve Torrence win at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

Andrew Hines earned the 100th win for Harley-Davidson, Ron Capps ended a drought and Steve Torrence went back-to-back at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines brought home the 100th win for Harley-Davidson in NHRA competition at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, the seventh of the 24 races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. It's his 51st win and third of the season…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Final

Steve Torrence won for the second-straight week to extend his lead in Top Fuel by defeating Brittany Force at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence went back-to-back with a clean pass down the Atlanta Dragway strip to defeat Brittany Force at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. It took the Texan six tries to win in 2019, but he’s now become the first racer to win twice in Top…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Final

Ron Capps scored his first win of the 2019 season by defeating Tim Wilkerson at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps got the jump at the starting line and hung on to defeat Tim Wilkerson and scored his first win since the fall Charlotte event in 2018. The Rahn Tobler-tuned Dodge Charger ran a 4.068 to guarantee at least one win a year for the past 11…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Final

Andrew Hines took home the 100th victory for Harley-Davidson in NHRA competition at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Make it 100 wins for Harley-Davidson in NHRA competition. Andrew Hines got his 51st career victory with a 6.865-second pass that left little room for doubt against Jerry Savoie. He was shut out of the winner’s circle in 2018 but already has three…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Semifinals

Jerry Savoie is chasing his first victory in more than a year. To get it, he'll have to beat Andrew Hines at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jerry Savoie
Jerry Savoie used another holeshot to reach the final round of the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He defeated No. 1 qualifier Eddie Krawiec to get a shot at his first victory of the season. To do that, he’ll have to beat another Harley-Davidson:…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Semifinals

Tim Wilkerson and Ron Capps will battle in a rematch of the 2015 Atlanta final at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
It’s déjà vu all over again. Tim Wilkerson will race Ron Capps for the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals Wally. This is a rematch of the 2015 Atlanta final, which resulted in a victory for Wilkerson. The Ford Mustang Funny Car driver is looking for his…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Semifinals

The last two Top Fuel world champions, Steve Torrence and Brittany Force, will face off in the Top Fuel final at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
The last two Top Fuel world champions will face off in the final round at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. Steve Torrence defeated Bob Vandergriff Racing driver Shawn Reed courtesy of a holeshot. The Texan got off the line .026-second quicker…
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Atlanta Sunday Photo Gallery

The final day of the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals as seen through the lens of photographer Randy Anderson.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
The Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals wrapped up at Atlanta Dragway Sunday and photographer Randy Anderson captured the action for NHRA National Dragster.  Legendary crew chief and drag racer Warren Johnson got a taste of Pro…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: E2

Both Harley-Davidson riders advanced at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals and are joined by Jerry Savoie and Hector Arana Jr.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines made the quickest run of the round to defeat Ryan Oehler. His 6.881-second pass was the only run in the 6.80s and put him a couple hundredths ahead of teammate Eddie Krawiec entering the semifinals. The Harley-Davidsons can continue to…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: E2

Tim Wilkerson won a wild pedaling match against Bob Tasca III, while Ron Capps took down John Force at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson reached the semifinals thanks to a masterful pedaling effort in the second round of the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He defeated fellow Ford Mustang Funny Car racer Bob Tasca III, who did his best to catch the veteran racer but came…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: E2

Shawn Reed and Jordan Vandergriff advanced to the semifinals and are joined by the last two Top Fuel world champions at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Reed
Both Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel dragsters reached the semifinals (on opposite sides of the ladder, an added bonus) and both drivers are chasing their first career wins. Jordan Vandergriff will face off against Brittany Force (who has lane…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: E1

Andrew Hines ran quickest in the first round of Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, setting up a matchup with Ryan Oehler, who continues to be the fastest rider on the property.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Ryan Oehler
Andrew Hines made the best run of the first round (6.872) to continue the Harley-Davidson dominance at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He will race Ryan Oehler in the second round in what promises to be an interesting matchup. Oehler still holds…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: E1

Robert Hight ran quickest at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, Paul Lee scored a round win in his Funny Car return and Tim Wilkerson continued to excel.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Paul Lee
Robert Hight ran quickest in the first session despite shutting his car off a little bit early and will race Paul Lee in the second round. Lee, who made his Funny Car return at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals, got his round win unopposed when…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: E1

Antron Brown led Top Fuel with a 3.771-second pass at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Antron Brown
Antron Brown made the quickest run of the first round (3.771) to beat the second-quickest run of the round (3.779), run by Clay Millican. That booked Brown a matchup with Brittany Force in the second round. She defeated Cameron Ferre, who smoked the…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Sunday Preview

Eliminations begin with Top Fuel at 11 a.m. at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
05 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Atlanta
Three former world champions took poles on in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Brittany Force, Robert Hight and Eddie Krawiec lead in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, and Stevie "Fast" Jackson is the low qualifier…
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Brittany Force continues to learn, now alongside David Grubnic

The 2017 Top Fuel champion earned her third pole of 2019 – but the Advance Auto Parts team wants more. 
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Brittany Force breathlessly talked through what her Advance Auto Parts Top Fuel accomplished in 2019. A win in Houston, three poles and a strong outlook as race day approached at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. That’s with a new team (though not…
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Brittany Force, Robert Hight, Eddie Krawiec secure poles at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

John Force Racing secured the nitro poles at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals alongside Eddie Krawiec after a rain-shortened day at Atlanta Dragway.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Brittany Force
John Force Racing snagged the nitro poles at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, the seventh stop on the 24-race NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour. Robert Hight (Funny Car), Brittany Force (Top Fuel) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle)…
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Stevie "Fast" Jackson holds Pro Mod pole position at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

Stevie "Fast" Jackson is at the top of the heap in the E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals so far.
04 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Stevie "Fast" Jackson
E3 Pro Mod Drag Racing Series points leader Stevie “Fast” Jackson claimed his second No. 1 qualifier of the season in his supercharged Bahrain 1 Racing Camaro, racing to a class-best qualifying time of 5.768 at 250.69. “We were ready to make a…
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Atlanta Saturday Photo Gallery

Qualifying wrapped up at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals and photographer Randy Anderson captured the action.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Qualifying wrapped up at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals and photographer Randy Anderson captured the action. Fans crowded into the stands for the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals to see some great sessions of Top Fuel, Funny Car…
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Warter, Stults, and Burton lead winners at Division 6 season opener

Ryan Warter, Rod Stults, and Scott Burton led the list of champions as Firebird Raceway played host to the opening event of the 2019 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season in Division 6.
04 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lucas Oil
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Ryan Warter, Olalla, Wash., '92 Camaro, F/SM, 8.937, 152.90 def…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Q3

Robert Hight took over pole position at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals after a rain delay. Tommy Johnson also made a solid pass before rain put a gap in the penultimate Funny Car session.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Tommy Johnson Jr.
Tommy Johnson Jr. made the quickest pass of the third session before it was temporarily suspended due to rain. Paul Lee made the second-quickest run, a 4.113-second hit, to move to eighth. We will get back under way when the track is dried off and…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Q3

Jordan Vandergriff made the quickest pass, but Luigi Novelli shook up the ladder by bumping Terry McMillen out of the field with one run to go at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jordan Vandergriff
Jordan Vandergriff made the quickest run of the third session but was unable to move up the field thanks to the warm conditions at Atlanta Dragway. The Southern California Auto Club Road to the Future contender made a 3.799-second pass and will…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q3

Eddie Krawiec took over the Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying lead at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in the third qualifying session.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Eddie Krawiec
Eddie Krawiec rode past teammate Andrew Hines to take over pole position at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. Hines was ahead of Krawiec at 60-feet and 330-feet, but Krawiec crept away from Hines the further down the track the Harley-Davidson duo…
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Terry McMillen and Rob Wendland’s plan is coming together

Independent racer Terry McMillen is turning into a championship contender thanks to his partnership with Rob Wendland
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Terry McMillen
Terry McMillen and Rob Wendland partnered up ahead of the 2015 season and, since then, have a pair of Top Fuel wins to show for it. That, in a very competitive Top Fuel field, is a great success. But the duo understandably wants more – and has shown…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Saturday Preview

Qualifying continues at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern with Pro Stock Motorcycle.
04 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Atlanta
Three world champions took provisional poles on Friday night in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. J.R. Todd, Brittany Force and Andrew Hines are the leaders in Funny Car, Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, with two sessions left…
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Andrew Hines can’t stop winning 

Five-time champion Andrew Hines took the provisional pole at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals to continue a great season.
04 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines won two of the first three Pro Stock Motorcycle races to open the season after a 16-race drought in 2018. His teammate, Eddie Krawiec, did most of the winning in 2017 and 2018 while winning a championship in the former and finishing…
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