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Shawn Langdon: 'I’m trying to stay as fresh as I can so we can be ready to go'

In his return to Top Fuel after two seasons in Funny Car, Shawn Langdon and the DHL team struggled a bit at the first two events of the season, but Langdon has been putting in the wheelwork to stay fresh and dragster-ready. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
08 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shawn Langdon
SHAWN LANGDON | DHL/Kalitta Motorsports dragster Current points position: 8th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.699 Early-season report…
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JEGS Allstars competition will take place at prestigious U.S. Nationals in 2020

The JEGS Allstars competition, one of the most intense NHRA Sportsman competitions of the year, will take place this year at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
08 Jun 2020
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JEGS Allstars
The JEGS Allstars competition, one of the most intense NHRA Sportsman competitions of the year, will take place this year at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The special event, originally scheduled to take place at its…
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 6: The 150-mph club, and the challenges to drag racing in 1956

Jack Beckman: NHRA Funny Car driver, drag racing instructor, car guy, and hot-rod historian. During this pause in racing action, Jack is taking us through his favorite moments in drag racing history.
08 Jun 2020
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 6
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NHRA wins four Telly awards for excellence in video and television in 2019

NHRA was honored recently with four Telly awards for video excellence, including a new Mello Yello commercial and its Speed For All campaign. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens.
07 Jun 2020
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NHRA was honored recently with four Telly awards for video excellence, including a new Mello Yello commercial and its Speed For All campaign. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Developed and produced in…
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Chris McGaha: 'We’ve come up with some new ideas and we’ve beaten on some things'

As the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series prepares to return to racing, Chris McGaha fills us in on how he's itching to side-step the clutch and launch again. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
07 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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CHRIS McGAHA| Harlow Sammons Chevrolet Camaro
CHRIS McGAHA| Harlow Sammons Chevrolet Camaro Current points position: 6th  | Best season e.t. to date: 6.565 Early-season report card: Chris McGaha is…
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J.R. Todd: 'I have all the confidence that we will be in contention when it counts'

Two middle-of-the-pack qualifying efforts and first-round losses in Pomona and Phoenix wasn’t quite the start that 2018 season champ J.R. Todd and crew chiefs Jon Oberhofer and Todd Smith were hoping for, but they're eager to make up ground This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
07 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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J.R. Todd
J.R. TODD | DHL Toyota Camry Current points position: Tied for 10th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.914 Early-season report card:…
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Clay Millican: 'I can’t wait to stomp on that loud pedal ... it’s been way too long'

The Mike Kloeber-tuned Parts Plus dragster was solidly in the 3.70s in both Pomona and Phoenix, but the results haven't been there on raceday, so Clay Millican sits ninths in points after two events, but is eager to get back into action. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
07 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Clay Millican
CLAY MILLICAN | Parts Plus dragster Current points position: 9th |  Best season e.t. to date: 3.731 Early-season report card:…
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Treadwell, Taylor, and Candies lead Southeast winners at Atlanta Dragway

Jenny Treadwell, Corey Taylor, and Brett Candies led the list of champions as the NHRA Southeast Division continued its Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season at Atlanta Dragway.
06 Jun 2020
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Division 2
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Atlanta Dragway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Jenny Treadwell, Mount Plymouth, Fla., '23 Ford, E/EA, 8.449, 153.20…
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Bob Tasca III: 'Trust me, this Motorcraft car is going to have its day in the sun'

The season did not start well for the Tasca Racing team with just one round win in the year's first two events, but the veteran Funny Car driver knows that his team is set up for more success like it enjoyed in 2019. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
06 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bob Tasca III
BOB TASCA III |Motorcraft Ford Mustang Current points position: 9th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.883 Early-season report card:…
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Top Sportsman king Jeffrey Barker excited about new nitrous Pro Mod entry

Two-time Vortech Superchargers NHRA Top Sportsman champion Jeff Barker checked in with NHRA's Brian Lohnes to talk about the upcoming debut of his new Pro Mod entry and his other racing projects.
06 Jun 2020
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Antron Brown: 'I’ve been doing everything I can; I’m gonna come back hungry and ready'

After reuniting with crew chief Brian Corradi for the 2020 season, the year started off with some mixed results for Antron Brown, but the Matco Tools team remains optimistic about the year ahead. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
06 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Antron Brown
ANTRON BROWN | Matco Tools dragster Current points position: 7th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.721 Early-season report card:…
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Jason Line: 'It doesn’t matter what track we start with, the cars will all be ready to go when we get the call'

Technically, this the is the last year Pro Stock racers will have to fear lining up against Jason Line. In reality, Line plans to be far more fearsome for the competition in 2021 when his attention is focused 100-percent on engine development. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
05 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jason Line Pro Stock Camaro
Jason Line| Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro Current points position: 3rd  | Best season e.t. to date: 6.558 Early-season report card: Three-time…
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Bourgeois, Trumble, and Statler nab Division 4 victories at Tulsa Raceway Park

Former world champion Craig Bourgeois scored in Comp and Hayden Trumble and Conner Statler won in Super Stock and Stock, respectively, to lead the winners list at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park.
05 Jun 2020
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Division 4
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Craig Bourgeois, Metairie, La., '05…
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Fernando Cuadra Jr: 'We’re applying many of the things we learned from the first two races'

The Cuadra Racing team has been busy during this unexpected pause in racing action, and Fernando Cuadra Jr tells us it has allowed them to really up their capabilities. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
05 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Fernando Cuadra Jr
FERNANDO CUADRA JR.| Cuadra Racing Mustang Current points position: Tied for 9th   | Best season e.t. to date: 6…
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John Force: 'I’ll be ready. I know the car. I could drive it with my eyes closed'

Sixteen-time world champ John Force and new crew chief Danny Hood find themselves in third place after two strong outings to launch the season and perhaps higher if not for that pesky Jack Beckman guy. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
05 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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John Force
JOHN FORCE | Peak Chevy Camaro Current points position: 3rd | Best season e.t. to date: 3.848 Early-season report card: …
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Rahn Tobler maps out plans and goals for the NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car team

NAPA Auto Parts Funny Car crew chief Rahn Tobler joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype recently to discuss the revised 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule and his team's plans, preparations, and strategy for the road ahead.
05 Jun 2020
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Nitro Time Machine Live: Brian Lohnes and Jack Beckman talk Top Fuel blowovers

NHRA's Brian Lohnes was joined by past Funny Car champ Jack Beckman for Nitro Time Machine live to take a look at some wild over-backward Top Fuel blowovers.
05 Jun 2020
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Don Garlits
  READ AND SEE MORE ABOUT TOP FUEL BLOWOVERS IN THE DRAGSTER INSIDER COLUMN: Top Fuel blowovers, Part 1 Don Garlits, Jimmy King, Jack Martin,…
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Leah Pruett: 'This is not the time to test or play; it’s time to run with what we know'

Witha fast start to the 2020 season, Lean Pruett and her team obviously quickly worked out a great setup for 2020, one that she thinks will carry them through the season. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
05 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Leah Pruett
LEAH PRUETT | Mopar dragster Current points position: 3rd | Best season e.t. to date: 3.659 Early-season report card: Pruett and…
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Ron Capps: 'It’s going to feel crazy the first time any of us steps on the gas for the first time'

A pre-season trailer fire put the team behind the 8 ball and caused them to miss testing, but Ron Capps and the NAPA Auto Parts team rebounded for a strong start to the 2020 season. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
04 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Ron Capps
RON CAPPS | NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Current points position: 4th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.864 Early-season report card: A…
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Doug Kalitta: 'We’re all just really hungry and ready to make it happen'

After missing out on the 2019 Top Fuel championship, Doug Kalitta and the Mac Tools team rebounded with a strong start to 2020 and lead the points after two races. What's ahead for the team and what have they been up to? This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
04 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Doug Kalitta
DOUG KALITTA | Mac Tools dragster Current points position: 1st | Best season e.t. to date: 3.672 Early-season report card: After…
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Bo Butner: 'I feel like when we all come back racing we’ll be stronger than ever!'

Bo Butner has been dubbed the "Luckiest man in Pro Stock," and if the 2020 season goes as he intends, come November he'll be celebrating his second Pro Stock championship on his honeymoon with Stock Eliminator racer Randi Lyn Shipp. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
03 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Bo Butner Pro Stock Camaro
BO BUTNER| Strutmasters.com Chevrolet Camaro Current points position: 3rd  | Best season e.t. to date: 6.553…
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NHRA announces revised schedules for Pro Mod, Top Fuel Harley, Factory Stock Showdown, and Mountain Motor Pro Stock

NHRA officials have announced the revised schedules for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service, the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series, the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series, and the Mountain Motor Pro Stock category.
03 Jun 2020
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Pro Mod
After announcing a revised NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event schedule yesterday, NHRA officials announced today the schedules for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by J&A Service, the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA…
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Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis prepares to take center stage in Return to Racing

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis will host the first two events of NHRA's 2020 Return to Racing schedule with a pair of events in mid-July. Track general manager Kasey Coler talks about the preparations underway for those big events.
03 Jun 2020
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Jeg Coughlin Jr: 'It’s time to go. Every round will be as important as the last'

With a dominating series of qualifying performances, Jeg Coughlin Jr has shown no mercy in 2020. As we prepared to return to racing, “the Natural” also returns to his final year of championship-seeking Pro Stock racing. Is the pressure on? Far from it. Coughlin is as cool as ever. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
03 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jeg Coughlin Jr Pro Stock Camaro
JEG COUGHLIN JR.| JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro Current points position: 2nd  | Best season e.t. to date:…
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NHRA Live: Deconstructing the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule

NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess went live Wednesday to discuss the newly-released revised 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
03 Jun 2020
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Mello Yello
  Join NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes and NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess live to discuss the newly-released revised 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Watch and ask questions on…
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NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing returns beginning with two Indianapolis events in July

NHRA Drag Racing will return to the world stage in a major way in mid-July, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis that will serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow.
03 Jun 2020
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Mello Yello
NHRA Drag Racing will return to the world stage in a major way in mid-July, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.  The two…
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman—Episode 5: The 1955 explosion of drag racing innovation, performance, and media coverage

Jack Beckman: NHRA Funny Car driver, drag racing instructor, car guy, and hot-rod historian. During this pause in racing action, Jack is taking us through his favorite moments in drag racing history.
02 Jun 2020
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Hot rod history with Jack Beckman Episode 5
In the early days of drag racing there were lots of cars, lots of would-be racers, and lots of open land. The one thing in short supply was the structure needed to bring early hot rodders together to turn them into drag racers. Wally Parks, and…
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Event information for July Indianapolis events

02 Jun 2020
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NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series relaunches in a BIG way this July in Indianapolis for two exclusive nitro-fueled weekends! The 2-day events taking place July 11-12 and July 18-19 will allow a limited number of spectators each day and the way in…
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Matt Hartford: 'We have a car that can run for the championship—bar none'

With six final-round appearances in 2019, Matt Hartford was ready to run for the championship in 2020. After nearly three months away from his race car, he is ready to get back into his Chevy Camaro. This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
02 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Hartford 2020 Pro Stock Chevy Camaro
Matt Hartford | Total Seal/CIP1/Nitro Fish Chevrolet Camaro Current points position: 8th  | Best season e.t. to date: 6.574…
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Alexis DeJoria: 'I just hope that everybody makes it back to the track safely'

Alexis DeJoria made her return to Funny Car competition in Pomona after a two-year hiatus and picked up right where she left off. What's next and what has she been doing during the race break? This is one of a series of interviews with the top drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
02 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Alexis DeJoria
ALEXIS DeJORIA ROKiT/ABK BEER TOYOTA CAMRY Current points position: 8th | Best season e.t. to date: 3.916 Early-season…
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