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Bruno Massel putting in the simulator work ahead of return to Pro Stock action

As he prepares for his Pro Stock comeback later this year, former Comp world champ and NHRA on FOX pit reporter Bruno Massel shoed off his new driving simulator (borrowed from Jeg Coughlin Jr.) to Brian Lohnes on a recent Skype call.
23 Apr 2020
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Cold Hard Art's Tom Patsis is creating automotive art from spare parts

Using old parts and supreme welding skills, Tom Patsis creates automotive works of art out of the Don Schumacher Racing shop for his business, Cold Hard Art.
22 Apr 2020
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Wild Wednesday: Check out this NHRA Thrills and Spills TV show from 2009

We're throwing it back to 2009 with this Thrills and Spills TV Show featuring some of the biggest explosions and crashes in NHRA Drag Racing as well as commentary from the racers that walked away.
22 Apr 2020
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Brad Plourd: Have talent, will travel

Brad Plourd has won 21 national event titles in five different categories, but those statistics don’t begin to explain the depth of his resourcefulness and ability to quickly adapt to new surroundings.
21 Apr 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Brad Plourd has driven many different race cars during his career but his current ride in Harry Schwartz’s supercharged AA/AM ’23-T is by far his most ambitious. So far, he’s driven the low-six-second car to a pair of Comp eliminator wins, in Indy and Gainesville. 8
Conventional wisdom dictates that the more versatile an individual is the more opportunities he or she will earn in life. In other words, it’s never a bad idea to keep one’s toolbox fully stocked. One racer who’s taken that advice to heart is…
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Scott Palmer has been busy juggling multiple racing projects for 2020 season

Top Fuel racer Scott Palmer joined NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about what he’s been up to during the racing break and his plans to "hit the ground running" when racing resumes with projects that include involvement not just in Top Fuel but in Pro Mod and drag boats as well.
20 Apr 2020
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Bottom-end 'divers' have one of the toughest jobs on any racing team crew

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. That phrase certainly could have been coined for bottom-end specialists, known as “divers” for their propensity to dive underneath the race car, on the NHRA Mello Yello tour. on the NHRA Mello Yello tour.
19 Apr 2020
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It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. That phrase certainly could have been coined for bottom-end specialists. Known as “divers” for their propensity to dive underneath the race car, they can effectively drain the oil, unfasten the oil…
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Jimmy Prock and team tuning up for return to Gainesville and season restart

Jimmy Prock, the crew chief for defending NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ Robert Hight, talks about what the season ahead might look for and what conditions the teams will face.
18 Apr 2020
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Cattle, crops keeping Matt Hagan busy, but hope of return to racing is growing, too

Funny Car racer Matt Hagan joined NHRA’s Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about his daily routine on his 2,700-acre cattle and farming ranch, where he tends to 1,400 head of cattle and plant crops, and his eagerness to get back to racing his Mopar Dodge Charger.
17 Apr 2020
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Even from home, the work continues for Paul Lee Racing's Donnie Bender

With shops around the nation closed due to "stay at home" orders, NHRA crew chiefs like Donnie Bender, of Paul Lee’s Global Electronics Technology Funny Car, are working from their home shops to get ready for a return to racing. John Kernan reports.
16 Apr 2020
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Watch NHRA Rewind: 2019 Gatornationals with Millican, Hines, and Jackson

Clay Millican, Andrew Hines, and Stevie "Fast" Jackson provided live commentary alongside NHRA's Brian Lohnes on NHRA Rewind Live from the 2019 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Click the headline above to watch.
16 Apr 2020
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Darrell Gwynn, and a salute to the human spirit and determination

Thirty years ago today, the driving career of Top Fuel star Darrell Gwynn was cut short in a tragic racing accident in England that left him paralyzed. Three decades later, Gwynn shares an inspirational message accompanied by our photographic look back at his career.
15 Apr 2020
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In a racing career that spanned just a decade, Darrell Gwynn scored 28 national event wins 28
by Darrell Gwynn Today is a very important and emotional day for me. You see, it was 30 years ago today, on April 15, 1990, that I became paralyzed. I was in England racing my car and going more than 200 mph when it crashed. When…
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Get To Know: Brian Lohnes

Many of you see his smiling face alongside Tony Pedregon during NHRA on FOX race broadcasts and because you're seeing him a lot here on NHRA.com during our unscheduled 2020 intermission, here's the story behind lead announcer Brian and where the heck he came from. 
14 Apr 2020
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
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Since many of you out there tune in to see the smiling faces of both Tony Pedregon and I during NHRA on FOX race broadcasts and because you’ll be seeing me pretty frequently here on NHRA.com during our unscheduled 2020 intermission, it seems to…
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Defending Funny Car world champ Hight excited about 'old-school' points race ahead

Defending NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champion Robert Hight chatted via Skype with NHRA on FOX lead announcer Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming points race that will fire up once competition resumes in June.
13 Apr 2020
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Clay Millican's field of drags: 'People will come. People will definitely come'

Echoing character Torrence Mann’s memorable monologue from the film Field of Dreams, Top Fuel driver Clay Millican delivers an inspirational message to the drag racing community about a return to racing: "It reminds us all of what was good and will be again."
12 Apr 2020
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Kalitta Motorsports teams are winging it in new temporary roles for the boss

NHRA on FOX announcer Brian Lohnes spoke via Skype with Kalitta Motorsports general manager Chad Head, who talked about how team owner Connie Kalitta is keeping his crew and shop teams employed during the racing break by putting them in action at his air-cargo business.
11 Apr 2020
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Austin Prock joins the virtual dirt-tracking fun on iRacing with his new rig

Last year’s top rookie, reigning Auto Club Road to the Future award winner Austin Prock, is among the many NHRA stars getting involved in virtual competition through iRacing. Prock takes us through his new system and the realism involved.
11 Apr 2020
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Stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Series offer their thanks to front-line workers, fans

NHRA stars Ron Capps, Leah Pruett, Clay Millican, J.R. Todd, Matt Smith, Angie Smith, Austin Prock, Cruz Pedregon, Tim Wilkerson, Steve Torrence, Bo Butner, Chris McGaha, and Alex Laughlin share some words of appreciation to front-line workers and NHRA fans.
10 Apr 2020
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WATCH! 2008 NHRA Carolina Nationals—See the entire race in this Flashback Friday feature with bonus photos

After six months of construction more than 35,000 fans came to zMax Dragway in 2008 to see the first NHRA race from the brand new facility. Watch the entire broadcast in the link below the photo gallery!
10 Apr 2020
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Watch the entire 2008 NHRA Carolina Nationals Sunday broadcast in the link below, and see all the action that led up to wins by Steve Johnson in Pro Stock Motorcycle and Justin Humphreys success in Pro Stock. Also check out Jack Beckman…
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From the USA to Australia and all ages, the best of hand-colored hot rods

Last week, NHRA offered five free coloring-book pages for kids (and adults) to enjoy. Here’s a look at some of the submissions we received on NHRA’s media channels.
09 Apr 2020
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Jason Lee Drennan family Amber Martin Philip Ragatos, 9, Sydney, Australia …
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Lex Joon making improvements to Top Fueler in anticipation of Gainesville debut

New grandfather Lex Joon talks about the improvements that he and crew chief Lance Larsen have made to his Strutmasters.com Top Fuel in anticipation of their season debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in June.
08 Apr 2020
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Check it out! Jack Beckman’s Lego drag race

Our favorite new Lego movie burning up the internet was produced by the Infinite Hero team and directed by Jason Beckman—yup, that’s Jack Beckman’s son
08 Apr 2020
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Jack Beckman Lego Drag Race
  Jason Beckman Drag Race Okay, this is awesome!…
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WATCH! Rare footage of ’50s drag cars from the 1958 NHRA U.S. Nationals

More than 500 hot rods from around the country gathered at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds to compete at The Big Go in 1958.
08 Apr 2020
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  The photos and footage collected here come from NHRA National Dragster's archives of the 1958 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Oklahoma City, held August 29-September 1, 1958. They showcase the state-of-the-art in drag racing and…
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Ten great drag racing movies to help get you through the racing break

If you’re a drag racing fan, what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport to while away the hours? Here’s our list of 10 of our most treasured movies about drag racing.
08 Apr 2020
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Whether you’re relaxing on your couch streaming entertainment or at the local movie theater, who doesn’t love a good flick? And if you’re a drag racing fan – and we know you are – what’s better than a movie about your favorite motorsport? Many of…
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WATCH! Don "The Snake" Prudhomme win his final Top Fuel race at the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals—Rare Photos and Broadcast

Don Prudhomme earned his final Top Fuel win in Dallas in 1994. Watch the whole race, see The Snake's final verses Cory McClenathan, and check out these historic photos from the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals.
06 Apr 2020
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See Don "The Snake" Prudhomme's 14th and final win in Top Fuel at the same track his final win in Funny Car came at. Check out the entire broadcast of the 1994 AAA NHRA FallNationals below, and to see all the action from the NHRA's video…
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Torrence Racing, Don Garlits, and the story behind one of the coolest tribute cars ever

When NHRA was forced to suspend the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, it postponed until this weekend Torrence Racing’s Don Garlits tribute Top Fueler. In this repost from March, here's the story behind the car's design and execution.
02 Apr 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Don Garlits
There’s a long list of reasons that we were all disappointed when NHRA was forced to suspend the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series portion of the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in March, but one of them had to be not getting to see Torrence Racing’s…
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90 Seconds with J.R. Todd

NHRA Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd goes one on one to answer burning questions concerning his favorite moments from his career and favorite (and least favorite) opponents.
01 Apr 2020
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Join Top Fuel racers Steve Torrence and Austin Prock for a Facebook Live BBQ

Steve Torrence and Austin Prock hosted a Facebook Live BBQ on Thursday where fans could see what the two are cooking up.
01 Apr 2020
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  Get Grillin' With Austin Prock & Steve Torrence. John. Force. Racing | NHRA | American Hat Company Posted…
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Color our world! Downloadable racing images for your kids to color

Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends. Download, color, and share. We'll print the best submissions!
01 Apr 2020
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Kids, like adults, are probably going a little stir crazy during the “Stay At Home” days, but we’ve got you covered with five great colorable drawings to share with your family and friends. Just click on the image (or link below); you can either…
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Jonnie Lindberg remains busy building chassis in home shop

Jonnie Lindberg hasn't lost any time during the pause in the racing schedule. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion driver is hard at work in his home shop building chassis in Indiana.
31 Mar 2020
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  Swedish racer Jonnie Lindberg has more than driving talent on his resume. The former Top Alcohol Funny Car champion remains hard at work in his home shop in Indiana building chassis while the racing season is on hold. Lindberg gives a look…
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Doug Kalitta discusses tremendous career and Kalitta Air's aid in COVID-19 response

Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster pilot Doug Kalitta joined NHRA broadcaster Lewis Bloom to discuss his great career via Skype and how Kalitta Air is aiding the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
30 Mar 2020
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  Doug Kalitta has special motivation for getting back into his Kalitta Motorsports / Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster given his happiness with the way the machine has run during the 2020 season. He joined NHRA broadcaster Lewis Bloom to discuss…
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