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Of Bats, Balls and Burnouts

Former NHRA race-team publicist Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts, chronicling his career in sports, marketing, and drag racing.
06 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts.  Wilber, who for years was a familiar sight in the sport of NHRA…
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Behind the Numbers: Erica Enders' car is finally catching up to her left foot

Erica Enders finally won this weekend, but her reaction times never failed her over the past season and a half of winless racing.
06 Jun 2017
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Erica Enders
Erica Enders is finally back. The former Pro Stock champion picked up her first Wally since the fall Las Vegas race of 2015 when she defeated Tanner Gray at the NHRA New England Nationals for what was also her very first win in the fuel-injection…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. hopes to start another June hot streak at NHRA Summernationals

For whatever reason, this time of year has usually been very good for Tommy Johnson Jr. After snapping a string of four straight first-round losses in Epping, the Funny Car standout hopes he can rely on another hot start to the summer during the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
06 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tommy Johnson Jr.
For whatever reason, this time of year has usually been very good for Tommy Johnson Jr. After snapping a string of four straight first-round losses in Epping, the Funny Car standout hopes he can rely on another hot start to the summer during the…
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Rookie Report Card after Epping

A look at the season stats for the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA New England Nationals, race nine of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
06 Jun 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
News
Rookie Report Card
Tanner Gray continued his impressive rookie campaign with his first No. 1 start in Pro Stock and another final-round showing, this one resulting in a runner-up finish at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Troy Coughlin Jr.…
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Fast Five: NHRA New England Nationals

With dramatic qualifying moments, engine explosions, and incredible performances, the NHRA New England Nationals, race No. 9 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.
05 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
With dramatic qualifying moments, engine explosions, and incredible performances, the NHRA New England Nationals, race No. 9 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series,  was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the…
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JFR fab shop jumps into action after Epping explosion

When Courtney Force’s Funny Car exploded during qualifying at Epping, it left her short a chassis for the remainder of the eastern swing, but, her fans need not worry. As Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan discovered, the JFR fabrication shop already had already started building her a new chassis weeks ago.
05 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
When Courtney Force’s Funny Car exploded during qualifying at Epping, it left her short a chassis for the remainder of the eastern swing, but, her fans need not worry.  As Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan discovered, the JFR fabrication shop…
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Worner brothers duel for Super Stock, Labbous continues to win

Twin brothers Byron and Bryan Worner faced off for the Super Stock title at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with Byron taking the win, the trophy, and bragging rights at the dinner table. John Labbous also won in Super Gas to continue his racing dominance this year.
05 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Epping
Twin brothers Byron and Bryan Worner faced off for the Super Stock title at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series with Byron taking the win, the trophy, and bragging rights at the dinner table. John Labbous also…
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NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series set to power into New Jersey

Steeped in history, the iconic NHRA Summernationals again returns to storied Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on June 8-11 for the 48th heart-pumping rendition of one of NHRA’s original seven national events. 
05 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Englishtown
Steeped in history, the iconic NHRA Summernationals again returns to storied Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on June 8-11 for the 48th heart-pumping rendition of one of NHRA’s original seven national events.  It is the tenth of 24 events…
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Force, Hagan, Enders score Wallys at NHRA New England Nationals

Brittany Force notched the Top Fuel victory Sunday afternoon at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping. Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) also notched victories in their respective categories at the ninth of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
04 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Pro Stock winner Erica Enders 4
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Sunday at NHRA New England Nationals sells out

NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a sellout for Sunday of the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. New England Dragway was sold out Saturday and Sunday for the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals.
04 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Crowd at New England Dragway
NHRA and New England Dragway officials announced a sellout for Sunday of the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. New England Dragway was sold out Saturday and Sunday for the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals with fans from all over the…
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Hagan relishes racing in front of family in Bristol

Racing just a couple hours from his Christiansburg, Va. home, Matt Hagan relishes the opportunity to compete at picturesque Bristol Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
04 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Matt Hagan
Racing just a couple hours from his Christiansburg, Va. home, Matt Hagan relishes the opportunity to compete at picturesque Bristol Dragway, the site of this weekend’s 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.  After trying for years to win…
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NHRA New England Nationals Sunday Notebook

News, notes, photos, and more from final eliminations at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
04 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
epping
Features | Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUNDS RECAPS TOP FUEL E1 (…
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Pritchett, Hight, Gray take No. 1 spots at NHRA New England Nationals

Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), and Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) moved into the No. 1 slots in their respective categories during final qualifying for the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping.
03 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Leah Pritchett
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday sells out

For the second consecutive year, NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Fans from all over the northeast have filled the grandstands, pit areas, and campgrounds on the second day of the three-day competition.
03 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Crowd at New England Dragway
For the second consecutive year, NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Fans from all over the northeast have filled the grandstands, pit areas, and campgrounds under…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday Notebook

News, notes, photos, and more from the final day of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
03 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
New England Dragway
Features | Photos | Preview | Results QUALIFYING…
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Force sisters, Enders lead opening day at NHRA New England Nationals

It was ladies day in Epping with Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) leading their respective classes after Friday's qualifying rounds at the NHRA New England Nationals.
02 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
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Marinis claims The Pilgramage X275 title in Epping

Small tire standout "Mean Dean" Marinis won the special invitational event held during this weekend's NHRA New England Nationals.
02 Jun 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Winner's Circle
“Mean Dean” Marinis, long acknowledged as one of the top small tire competitors in drag racing, added another title to his collection when he won The Pilgrimage x275 event held during the NHRA New England Nationals. In a wild final round, Marinis,…
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Force uninjured in massive engine explosion

Courtney Force grabbed the headlines during the first round of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals when her Advance Auto Parts entry suffered a massive engine explosion at the end of a track-record run that placed the second-generation Funny Car driver No. 1 on the qualifying sheets.
02 Jun 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
News
Courtney Force grabbed the headlines during the first round of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals when her Advance Auto Parts entry suffered a massive engine explosion at the end of a track-record run that placed the second-generation…
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NHRA New England Nationals Friday Notebook

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
02 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
New England Dragway
Features | Photos | Preview | Results QUALIFYING…
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Summernationals Time Machine

The upcoming Summernationals is one of the NHRA's most iconic events, with a deep and rich history. Step back into time 40 years ago for one fan's photographic memories of the event.
02 Jun 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Summernationals
Working at National Dragster affords me incredible access to decades and decades worth of photos in our vast image library dating back to NHRA’s earliest days. As you can imagine for a drag racing nut like me, it’s heaven. There are iconic…
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Palmer, Lagana will field CatSpot Litter Top Fuelers in Epping, Englishtown

CatSpot, the organic cat litter brand that currently sponsors Scott Palmer Racing, will also sponsor Dom Lagana and the Lagana Racing Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Summernationals.
02 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Scott Palmer
CatSpot, the organic cat litter brand that currently sponsors Scott Palmer Racing, will also sponsor Dom Lagana and the Lagana Racing Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Summernationals. Lagana will join…
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Mickey Thompson Tires to sponsor Top Fuel Harley series

Mickey Thompson Tires, a leader in high performance tires and wheels, has signed a multiyear agreement with NHRA to become the series sponsor of the popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category.
02 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
TFH
Mickey Thompson Tires, a leader in high performance tires and wheels, has signed a multiyear agreement with NHRA to become the series sponsor of the popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category. The powerful machines and their riders have thrilled…
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John Force ready to get back on winning track at New England Nationals

01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Force
An early-season win and No. 1 qualifier told legendary Funny Car driver John Force he had a car capable of competing for his 17th career world championship. But recent mishaps heading into this weekend’s fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at…
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Trip to Northeast is music to Greg Anderson's ears

01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Greg Anderson
There is something about the Northeast that seems to bring out the best in Greg Anderson. The longtime Pro Stock standout and four-time world champion has dominated at Englishtown for years and that has also carried over to a second Northeast stop…
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Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, June 15-17, celebrates car culture

The 15th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 15-17, is a three-day gathering where the lovers of the car culture can revel in the different aspects of this multifaceted event.
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Reunion
The 15th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 15-17, is a three-day gathering where the lovers of the car culture can revel in the different aspects of this multifaceted event. Quarter-mile nostalgia nitro drag…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA New England Nationals preview

How much trailer "luggage" will teams need for four races in a row? Haulers are packed to the brim as John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom on NHRA Today's Roundtable from the Wally Park NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's. 
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
How much trailer "luggage" will teams need for four races in a row? Haulers are packed to the brim as John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom on NHRA Today's Roundtable from the Wally Park NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's.  Take…
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Tricky Tipster picks Torrence, Capps, Butner as Epping favorites

NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster has named Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) as the odds-on favorites to win the NHRA New England Nationals.
01 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Bo Butner
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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Behind the Numbers: What does DeJoria have to do to still make the Countdown?

Let’s look at Alexis DeJoria's odds of chasing down a spot in the Countdown to the Championship with a little historical context in mind.
01 Jun 2017
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Alexis DeJoria
After missing three events attending to family matters, Alexis DeJoria returns to the NHRA circuit with 10 races left in the regular season and 208 points in the bag. She sits in 14th place, staring up at Jonnie Lindberg, Jim Campbell, Cruz Pedregon…
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DeJoria will return to NHRA competition in Epping

Alexis DeJoria will return to the seat of her Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H.
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria will return to the seat of her Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H. “I’m excited to get back to racing,” said the four-time Funny Car winner, who has been tending to a private…
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Chevrolet renews as official truck of NHRA

Chevrolet and NHRA announced today they will continue their longstanding relationship as Official Trucks of NHRA that began in 2014. The renewal highlights their continued involvement with the sport. 
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Safety Safari
Chevrolet and NHRA announced today they will continue their longstanding relationship as Official Trucks of NHRA that began in 2014. The renewal highlights their continued involvement with the sport.  “We look forward to continuing our…
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