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J.R. Todd hopes to win Wally for his dad at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Funny Car standout J.R. Todd looks to get first win at Thunder Valley while racing over Father's Day weekend.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Todd
Every year, the Todd family takes a vacation in their motorhome that puts them at Bristol Dragway during the annual NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race. The event, the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, takes place on Father’s Day…
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Social: NHRA community on the passing of Tom McEwen

11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Reactions from the NHRA community on Twitter to the passing of NHRA legend Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen. #RIP…
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Tom McEwen: A pictorial look back

11 Jun 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Tom McEwen
Drag racing Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen passed way June 10. Here’s a brief look back at some of the highlights of his long and successful career. Although he became nationally famous in a Funny Car, McEwen’s pro career started out in…
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Fast Five: Virginia NHRA Nationals

Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing's return to Virginia Motorsports Park came with all the expected fanfare as all four pro classes delivered thrilling races on a spectacular surface. NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick share their top five moments of the weekend delivered by Papa John's.
11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen passes away

Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the iconic figures in drag racing history, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen, voted No. 16 on NHRA's Top 50 Drivers lists in 2001, competed in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, and although he wasn't one of drag racing's most prolific winners, he certainly was one of its most colorful.
11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the iconic figures in drag racing history, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen, voted No. 16 on NHRA's Top 50 Drivers lists in 2001, competed in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, and although he wasn't one of drag…
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Courtney Force beats John Force for Virginia win; Torrence, Gray, Tonglet victorious

Courtney Force defeated her dad in the NHRA's return to Richmond, while Steve Torrence, Tanner Gray, and LE Tonglet captured victories at inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals.
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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The event champs, from left, Steve Torrence, Courtney Fore, Tanner Gray, and L.E. Tonglet 5
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Janis moves atop points lead with victory at Virginia Motorsports Park

Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing…
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Coughlin, Kenopic, Tysinger, Parker take wins at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jeg Coughlin Jr., Charlie Kenopic, Joe Tysinger and Randy Parker each scored big wins at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Virginia Motorsports Park. 
10 Jun 2018
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Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Jeg Coughlin Jr., Charlie Kenopic, Joe Tysinger and Randy Parker each scored big wins at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Virginia Motorsports Park.    Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, turned on the win…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday Notebook

10 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Ladders | Features | Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUND RECAPS…
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Jeremy Ray earns the first No. 1 Pro Mod pole of career at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jeremy Ray locked in the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray locked in the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.…
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Schumacher takes pole in Virginia, C. Force, Anderson, Arana Jr. also grab No. 1s

Tony Schumacher took the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster to the top of the field at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, while Courtney Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) captured pole position in Richmond.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tony Schumacher
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Cruz Pedregon blows body off Funny Car at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Cruz Pedregon sent the body flying off his Snap-On Funny Car Toyota Camry during the third qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Pedregon exited his car under his own power and walked away from the wild ride.
09 Jun 2018
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NHRA, Virginia Motorsports Park announce Saturday sellout at Virginia NHRA Nationals

NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va. 
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Virginia Motorsports Park
NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va.  NHRA returned to the facility, owned by Tommy and Judy Franklin, for the first time since…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook

09 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND…
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Jeremy Ray takes provisional Pro Mod pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals

08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray secured the preliminary No. 1 qualifying position Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
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Courtney Force takes Friday pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals; Schumacher, Anderson, Arana take class leads

Courtney Force got the weekend off on the right foot with an incredible run, while Tony Schumacher, Greg Anderson, and Hector Arana Jr. also take Friday poles at Virginia NHRA Nationals.
08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Courtney Force
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday Notebook

08 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals

Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals.
08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals. For a change of pace this show is from…
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Green progressing at a rapid rate heading into Virginia event

Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have to wait long to earn his first career victory in the class. 
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Virginia NHRA Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX reporters Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to preview this weekend's Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Virginia NHRA Nationals

The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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RPM
NHRA officials announced today that the Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals, which…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59, No. 12)

NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
07 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties and the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.…
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Matt Smith looking for more success in Virginia after first win of season

Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is hopeful his first win of 2018 is the start of a memorable stretch.
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Smith
After picking up his first victory of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and also his first since 2016, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith is hopeful it is just the start of a memorable stretch that doesn’t stop…
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Skillman eager to turn Virginia debut into success as next Pro Stock winner

Seeing eight different winners through the first nine Pro Stock races of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is motivation for Drew Skillman to try to become the next in the winner’s circle at this weekend’s Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
06 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Drew Skillman
Seeing eight different winners through the first nine Pro Stock races of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is enough to convince Drew Skillman about the impressive parity in the class. It’s also motivation for Skillman to try to…
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WFO Radio JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Winners Edition

06 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
WFO Radio presents the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals Winners Edition featuring Robert Hight and Jimmy Prock, Clay Millican, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Matt Smith. Clay Millican discusses getting back to back wins and answers questions from WFO listeners.…
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The Sports Report: The highs and lows of Koy Collier

Two weeks after his father, Steve, was injured in an on-track accident in Topeka, Koy Collier went to Chicago and nearly doubled-up at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
06 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
koy1
To suggest that the last three weeks have been some of the most stressful, and worrisome, but ultimately rewarding times of young Koy Collier’s life would be a huge understatement. Collier is a member of one of drag racing’s most successful families…
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Tasca Racing to debut TascaParts.com sponsorship in Richmond

TascaParts.com will sponsor Bob Tasca III and his Tasca Racing Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car for the first time this season at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
05 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bob Tasca
TascaParts.com will sponsor Bob Tasca III and his Tasca Racing Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car for the first time this season at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. “Last year our online parts division picked up the sponsorship for the Englishtown event…
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Two-time Funny Car champ Hagan aims to get back on winning path in Virginia

After a frustrating three-race stretch that dropped Matt Hagan out of the points lead, a final round appearance followed by a No. 1 qualifier last weekend showed the two-time Funny Car world champion that things may again be headed back on the right path.
05 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
After a frustrating three-race stretch that dropped Matt Hagan out of the points lead, a final round appearance followed by a No. 1 qualifier last weekend showed the two-time Funny Car world champion that things may again be headed back on the right…
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Tricky Tipster: Chicago winners Millican and Hight among the Richmond favorites

Recent winners Clay Millican and Robert Hight are the favorites for this weekend’s Richmond event, along with Greg Anderson, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith
05 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, nailed Clay Millican’s back-to-back Top Fuel wins in Chicago. Now, the tour heads back to Richmond, Va. for the first time in a decade with Millican, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, Eddie…
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NHRA Mello Yello Series returns to Virginia for first time since 2009

Virginia Motorsports Park will roar to life with the thrilling sights, sounds and 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for the first time since 2009 during the Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, June 8-10.
05 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Richmond
Virginia Motorsports Park will roar to life with the thrilling sights, sounds and 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for the first time since 2009 during the Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, June 8-10.  It…
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