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Castellana collects victory in first four-wide Pro Mod competition

The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series raced at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time in the history of the category and Mike Castellana powered to the event win.
30 Apr 2017
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Mike Castellana
The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series raced at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time in the history of the category and Mike Castellana powered to the event win. This is the third of 12 events on the schedule and this weekend…
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Torrence, Capps, McGaha, Tonglet collect NHRA Four-Wide Nationals wins

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Chris McGaha, and L.E. Tonglet shared the winner's circle during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
30 Apr 2017
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Cummings wins Moser Sportsman Shootout at Motorplex

Slate Cummings took home the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
30 Apr 2017
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Slate Cummings
Slate Cummings took home the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Cummings worked his way through the 16-car field made up of drivers in seven different NHRA classes, knocking out…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday Notebook

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Chris McGaha, and LE Tonglet shared the winner's circle during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Mike Castellana was also crowned the winner of the first-ever four-wide event for the J&A Services Pro Mod series.
30 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Coughlin holds onto qualifying lead at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Troy Coughlin retained the No. 1 qualifying position from his second qualifying session during the NHRA J&A Service Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. 
29 Apr 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Troy Coughlin retained the No. 1 qualifying position from his second qualifying session during the NHRA J&A Service Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.  His pass of 5.770 seconds at 254.95 mph…
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Millican, C. Force, Coughlin, Savoie hold on to top qualifying spots in Charlotte

Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all held onto their Friday No. 1 qualifying spots and will lead their respective fields into battle Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
29 Apr 2017
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday Notebook

Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all held onto their Friday No. 1 qualifying spots and will lead their respective fields into battle Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
29 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Coughlin races to NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod qualifying lead at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

28 Apr 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Troy Coughlin raced to the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. This is the third of 12 events on the schedule and this weekend’s Pro Mod event is co-sponsored by…
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Millican, C. Force, Coughlin, and Savoie lead Four-Wide Nationals Friday qualifying

Clay Millican, Courtney Force, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Jerry Savoie are the leaders after two rounds of professional qualifying at the Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
28 Apr 2017
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Courtney Force
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John Muldowney, son of legend  Shirley Muldowney, dead at 59

28 Apr 2017
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John Muldowney
John Muldowney, the son of drag racing icon Shirley Muldowney, died of a blood clot Thursday at the age of 59 in Springfield, Mo.   John Muldowney was the only child of Shirley Muldowney and her first husband, Jack. He worked on Shirley…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday Notebook

28 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Lagana prepares for return to Top Fuel cockpit in Charlotte

Top Fuel racer Dom Lagana joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first race in 2017, the upcoming NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
28 Apr 2017
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NHRA Today™
Top Fuel racer Dom Lagana joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first race in 2017, the upcoming NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Lagana returns to Top Fuel competition in…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals preview

From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and John Kernan preview this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2017
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NHRA Today™
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and John Kernan preview this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Teams that ran well in Houston head to the unique four-wide event with high hopes because they gathered…
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Hines looks to make it four-straight wins at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Andrew Hines has won the past three Four-Wide Nationals on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson and will look to make it a fourth time against a loaded Pro Stock Motorcycle field.
27 Apr 2017
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Andrew Hines
To have success over the years at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, taking place this weekend at state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway, the key term for Andrew Hines is adapt. In that regard, the five-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion has had no trouble…
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Pro Mod drivers thrilled for first chance to race four-wide

The rapid rise in growth and popularity of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will take another big step at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, as the class will compete in the four-wide setup for the first time in class history.
27 Apr 2017
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Mike Castellana
The rapid rise in growth and popularity of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will take another big step at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, as the class will compete in the four-wide setup for the first time…
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Tricky Tipster places Pritchett, Capps, Line, Hines atop Charlotte rankings

Houston nitro winners Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel) and Ron Capps (Funny Car) and defending NHRA Four-Wide Nationals champs Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's top picks for victories this weekend at zMAX Dragway.
27 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Leah Pritchett, Ron Capps, Jason Line, Andrew Hines
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
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DeJoria withdraws from Charlotte race

Citing the need to deal with a family matter, Alexis DeJoria will not compete in the 8th annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Charlotte. Chad Head has been tapped to fill in for DeJoria.
27 Apr 2017
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Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria will not compete in the 8th annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Charlotte. DeJoria must step away from the driver’s seat to deal with a family matter. Although she will not attend the Charlotte event, it is important to…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 9)

NHRA National Dragster’s annual Readers Choice edition, one of the most anticipated and popular issues each year, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. It is the ninth issue of 2017.
27 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster Readers Choice cover
NHRA National Dragster’s annual Readers Choice edition, one of the most anticipated and popular issues each year, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. It is the ninth issue of 2017.…
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Rising Pro Stock star Gray succeeding with strong team support

Tanner Gray has jumped into the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series spotlight with a quick start in his rookie season. But even at 18 years old, the Pro Stock rising star knows his performance is only made possible by the support of a strong team.
27 Apr 2017
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Tanner Gray
Tanner Gray has jumped into the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series spotlight with a quick start in his rookie season. But even at 18 years old, the Pro Stock rising star knows his performance is only made possible by the support of a strong team…
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Australia’s Tucker returns to Pro Stock with family engine program

Australian Pro Stock racer Shane Tucker will return to the United States to compete this weekend at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Tucker and team currently plan on attending 14 races in 2017 and running their own engine program all season.
26 Apr 2017
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Shane Tucker
Australian Pro Stock racer Shane Tucker will return to the United States to compete this weekend at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Tucker and team currently plan on attending 14 races in 2017 and running their own engine program all season. “…
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Readers Choice, my favorite time of year

If you’re an NHRA member or buy NHRA National Dragster on the newsstand, you’ll definitely want to check out the new issue, which went online Thursday and will be in mailboxes next week. ND Editor Phil Burgess tells you why.
26 Apr 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Don Garlits
If you’re an NHRA member or buy NHRA National Dragster on the newsstand, you’ll definitely want to check out the new issue, which went online Thursday and will be in mailboxes next week. The current issue is our annual Readers Choice…
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JEGS.com, Plugfones named co-presenting sponsors of Pro Mod racing in Charlotte

JEGS.com and Plugfones have been named co-presenting sponsors for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30 at zMAX Dragway
26 Apr 2017
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Jegs
JEGS.com, a worldwide leader in high performance parts, and Plugfones, a hearing-protection company, have been named co-presenting sponsors for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals…
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WFO Radio NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition

WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Leah Pritchett, Bo Butner, Steve Matusek, Eric Lane, and Brian Massingill. The NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the event from Royal Purple Raceway.
26 Apr 2017
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Leah Pritchett, Bo Butner, Steve Matusek, Eric Lane, and Brian Massingill. The NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the event from Royal Purple Raceway.…
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Double threat

After an incredibly hot start, Kevin Helms is leading the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series points standings in both Super Stock and Stock.
26 Apr 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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Kevin Helms missed his second career double by a fraction of a second when he lost in the Super Stock final, but that was about the only thing that went wrong for the four-time champion during last weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.…
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Crew Chief Confidential: W.J. assesses the NHRA SpringNationals

Pro Stock icon Warren Johnson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this past weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals. 
25 Apr 2017
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Crew Chief Confidential
Pro Stock icon Warren Johnson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this past weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals.  Johnson is a six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion and 97-…
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Funny Car drivers enjoy unique experience of NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Placed in the middle of three straight races, the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals provides a chance for drivers to bounce back if they struggled last weekend in Houston. But the uniqueness of the race also poses a massive challenge for every driver in the Funny Car class. 
25 Apr 2017
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Four-Wide Nationals
Placed in the middle of three straight races, this weekend’s eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at the state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway provides a chance for drivers to bounce back if they struggled last weekend in Houston. But the uniqueness of…
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Former world champ Langdon embraces challenges of NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Shawn Langdon’s first race of the 2017 season came in Houston, but his second will take place at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, leaving the 2013 Top Fuel world champion very little time to get prepared for one of the most unique races on the NHRA circuit.
25 Apr 2017
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon’s first race of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season came in Houston, but his second will take place at zMAX Dragway for the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30, leaving the 2013 Top Fuel world champion…
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Four-Wide Nationals returns to zMAX Dragway for one-of-a-kind NHRA event

The biggest spectacle in drag racing and one of the most unique experiences in all of motorsports will take place when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series again returns to zMAX Dragway for the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30.
25 Apr 2017
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Charlotte
The biggest spectacle in drag racing and one of the most unique experiences in all of motorsports will take place when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series again returns to zMAX Dragway for the eighth annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 28-30…
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Ray Skillman Spring Spectacle of Speed event postponed at Lucas Oil Raceway

Heavy rain and a water-logged track caused the postponement of the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series First Western Regional and Division 3 Sportsman Events at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis April, 28-30. The Ray Skillman Chevrolet Spring Spectacle of Speed will now take place August 10, just prior to the Fall Lucas Oil Series event scheduled for August 11-13. 
25 Apr 2017
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Division 3
Friday | Preview | Saturday INDIANAPOLIS – Heavy rain and a water-logged track caused the postponement of the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series First…
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NHRA Lucas Oil Racing Series champs crowned at Texas Motorplex

Craig Bourgeois, Joel Covington, and Brett Candies led the list of winners as the Texas Motorplex played host to the NHRA South Central Division on April 28-30. The event is one of 45 scheduled across the country where drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series earn points leading to divisional and national championships.
25 Apr 2017
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Division 4
Saturday | Friday | Preview   In the final results from Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, 2015 national Comp Eliminator…
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