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New fan-friendly Christmas Tree to debut at Lucas OIl NHRA Southern Nationals

NHRA will unveil a new fan-friendly version of the famed Christmas Tree starting system at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
22 Apr 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Atlanta Dragway
NHRA will unveil a new fan-friendly version of the famed Christmas Tree starting system at the upcoming Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Developed in partnership with Bob Brockmeyer at Compulink, the new state-of-the-art…
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Join the Atlanta Dragway SealMaster Track Walk at final Southern Nationals

NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event to be hosted at Atlanta Dragway, can get the chance to walk the fabled quarter-mile strip at “Georgia’s House of Speed” on the SealMaster Track Walk, Sunday, May 2.
21 Apr 2021
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Atlanta Dragway
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals, the final NHRA national event to be hosted at Atlanta Dragway, can get the chance to walk the fabled quarter-mile strip at “Georgia’s House of Speed” on the Southern Nationals Final…
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Jason Rupert completes Funny Car licensing runs, plans Sonoma debut

Former Nostalgia Funny Car champion Jason Rupert completed the two full passes he needed to upgrade his competition license to drive in the Funny Car ranks in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Rupert plans to make his Professional debut at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
21 Apr 2021
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Jason Rupert
During testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Monday following the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Jason Rupert completed the two full passes he needed to upgrade his competition license to drive in the Funny Car ranks…
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Mid America Dragway hosts first local NHRA member track YES program event

Mid America Dragway, a Division 5 NHRA member track outside of Ark City, Kan., made some history Monday by hosting the first NHRA Youth and Education Services event at a non-NHRA national event track.
20 Apr 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Mid America Dragway
Mid America Dragway, a Division 5 NHRA member track outside of Ark City, Kan., made some history Monday by hosting the first NHRA Youth and Education Services event at a non-NHRA national event track. The YES program, a staple of NHRA youth…
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Division 3 Lucas Oil event at World Wide Technology Raceway postponed

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for this weekend, April 23-25, at World Wide Technology Raceway has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. The event has been scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3 as part of a doubleheader.
20 Apr 2021
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Division 3
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event scheduled for this weekend, April 23-24-25, at World Wide Technology Raceway has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. The event will now be run in conjunction with the Lucas Oil…
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MSI National, GaragePipe, Dirtcom partner with Millican team for Las Vegas race

Mainline Sales Inc., has partnered with the Clay Millican-driven Stringer Performance Top Fuel team to showcase a new MSI National product line , GaragePipe, at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
16 Apr 2021
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Clay Millican
Mainline Sales Inc., has partnered with the Clay Millican-driven Stringer Performance Top Fuel team to showcase a new MSI National product line from their manufacturer portfolio with GaragePipe, a division of the Phoenix, Ariz.-based AIRpipe USA.…
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NHRA in 30: The Women of Top Fuel airs tonight at 8:30 p.m. Eastern on FS1

Tonight at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, FS1 will air a special NHRA in 30 show, the Women of Top Fuel, tracking the rich history of female racers in NHRA’s quickest and fastest class.
16 Apr 2021
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Vance & Hines to offer V-Twin engine for Pro Stock Motorcycle customers

The Vance & Hines team will begin offering their VH160VT V-Twin engine to Pro Stock Motorcycle customers beginning June 1.
15 Apr 2021
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vance and hines
Last month at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, the Vance & Hines team debuted their four-valve Suzuki engine, which carried Angelle Sampey to her first 200-mph runs and also powered the Suzuki entries of Joey Gladstone, Cory Reed, and…
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Capital City Motorsports Park signs on as NHRA member track

Capital City Motorsports Park has signed on as the newest NHRA member track in the NHRA Southeast Division. Located in Montgomery, Ala., Capital City Motorsports Park is overseen by owner Ben Willis.
14 Apr 2021
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Capital City Motorsports Park
Capital City Motorsports Park has signed on as the newest NHRA member track in the NHRA Southeast Division.   Located in Montgomery, Ala., Capital City Motorsports Park is overseen by owner Ben Willis. Willis and his team coordinate racing…
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NHRA stars ready to put on show at Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals

It isn’t a stretch to say not many people are looking forward to the return of this weekend’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway more than former Funny Car world champ J.R. Todd.
14 Apr 2021
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J.R. Todd
It isn’t a stretch to say not many people are looking forward to the return of this weekend’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway more than former Funny Car world champ J.R. Todd.   The NHRA…
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Antron Brown previews upcoming Denso Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas

Matco Tools Top Fuel driver Antron Brown, who ended a long victory drought last year in Las Vegas and kicked off the 2021 season with a semifinal finish in Gainesville, says he's energized for this weekend's Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
13 Apr 2021
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Joey Gladstone injured in testing accident; Barron and Bostick also crash

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone is currently at his home in Virginia recuperating from multiple injuries suffered in a testing accident last weekend in South Carolina. Gladstone was riding a 208-mph nitrous-equipped Suzuki when the incident occurred.
13 Apr 2021
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joey Gladstone
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Joey Gladstone is currently at his home in Virginia recuperating from multiple injuries suffered in a testing accident last weekend in South Carolina. Gladstone was riding a 208-mph nitrous-equipped Suzuki when the…
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Jonnie Lindberg to drive new Rupert Motorsports Funny Car in Las Vegas

The Rupert Motorsports Funny Car team will debut at this weekend’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with Jonnie Lindberg behind the wheel. Three-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Nostalgia Funny Car champ Jason Rupert plans to complete his license upgrade procedures during test runs after the event.
12 Apr 2021
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Jonnie Lindberg
The Rupert Motorsports Funny Car team is set to debut at this weekend’s Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas with Jonnie Lindberg behind the wheel of the '17 Mustang. Three-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Nostalgia…
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Jeff Diehl ready to return and spice up Funny Car action with new sponsor

After sitting out most of 2020 due to the pandemic, Jeff Diehl Racing is returning to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2021 race season with a new sponsor: “The Real Deal Pepper Sauce.”
12 Apr 2021
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Jeff Diehl
After taking a hiatus in 2020, Jeff Diehl Racing is returning to the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2021 race season.  Owner/driver Jeff Diehl and his team have not competed since last year’s Phoenix event, but they did get…
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Kindness General Contractors joins Jim Dunn Racing at the Las Vegas race

Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will continue its tradition as the annual sponsor for the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car team during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
12 Apr 2021
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Jim Dunn Racing
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will continue its tradition as the annual sponsor for the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car team during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.  Headquartered in Southern California, KGC has job…
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Ford named presenting sponsor of NHRA YES Program

NHRA has announced Ford as a presenting sponsor of the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program. The Ford Motor Company has been a part of the NHRA YES Program for four years.
12 Apr 2021
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Ford named presenting sponsor of NHRA YES Program
NHRA has announced Ford as a presenting sponsor of the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program.   The Ford Motor Company has been a part of the NHRA YES Program for four years. Ford’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns…
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Houston live on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage include Strange Engineering, RoofTec, Summit, and Total Seal.
10 Apr 2021
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Houston
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Houston Raceway Park free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster…
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Kimbrough, Stanfield, Emmons lead winners at Texas Sportsman Challenge

Jim Kimbrough, Greg Stanfield, and Jerry Emmons led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was action with the Texas Sportsman Challenge at Houston Raceway Park.
09 Apr 2021
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Texas Sportsman Challenge: COMP Jim Kimbrough, Pace, Fla., dragster, C/ED, 7.329, 176.63  def. Rodger Brogdon,…
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Making a Splash: Andrew Hines, Elon Werner join NHRA Insider podcast

Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Andrew Hines and public-relations specialist Elon Werner joined host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast. 
09 Apr 2021
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NHRA Insider
Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Andrew Hines and public-relations specialist Elon Werner joined host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast.  Werner, the vice president of Sports Publicity for the Tony Fay Agency of…
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Division 6 Mission Raceway Lucas Oil Series event postponed

NHRA officials have announced that the 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event contested at Mission Raceway Park, scheduled for June 24– 27, has been postponed due to local restrictions and border closure as a result of the pandemic.
09 Apr 2021
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Division 6
NHRA officials have announced that the 2021 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event contested at Mission Raceway Park, scheduled for June 24– 27, has been postponed due to local restrictions and border closure as a result of the pandemic. NHRA…
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Arnold Motor Supply returns for third season with Swanson Motorsports TD

Arnold Motor Supply, a Midwest automotive parts store chain, has returned as the primary sponsor of Afton and Joe Swanson and their NHRA Top Dragster for the 2021 season.
08 Apr 2021
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Afton Swanson
Arnold Motor Supply, a Midwest automotive parts store chain, has returned as the primary sponsor of Afton and Joe Swanson and their NHRA Top Dragster for the 2021 season. The Swansons will be competing at events on the NHRA, Midwest Drag Racing…
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Flame-throwing jet dragsters will run four-wide in Las Vegas spectacle

Fans attending the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas will enjoy a spectacular thrill show as four jet dragsters will simultaneously take to the four-wide track at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in an extreme show of fire and fury.
08 Apr 2021
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Jets
Fans attending the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas will enjoy a spectacular thrill show as four jet dragsters will simultaneously take to the four-wide track at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in an extreme show of fire…
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Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis hosts first Wild Wednesday of 2021 season

Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis opened its 2021 season by hosting its first Wild Wednesdays meet, allowing cars of all sizes, shapes, and performances to make a trip down the legendary Indy quarter-mile.
08 Apr 2021
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Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis hosts first Wild Wednesday
 
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NHRA legend Don Garlits will join Summit Racing livestream on Friday

NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will be joining Summit Racing for its weekly Friday livestream on Summit Racing’s Facebook and YouTube channels. 
08 Apr 2021
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Don Garlits
NHRA legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits will be joining Summit Racing for its weekly Friday livestream on Summit Racing’s Facebook and YouTube channels.  You can even submit a question before or during the video Q&A for a chance to win a…
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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme excited for third strike at Mexican 1000

Drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme will once again compete in the Yokohama NORRA Mexican 1000, April 23-30. Prudhomme will be competing in the Modified Turbo UTV class driving a Can-Am UTV with backing from MAVTV.
07 Apr 2021
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Don Prudhomme
In 2018 and 2019, drag racing legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme took to the desert to chase a dream started in the early 1970s. The Hall of Fame driver was looking to complete a race that was derailed by engine malfunctions before it even started…
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Jack Wyatt Racing announces Iron Eagle Tactical LLC as primary sponsor

Iron Eagle Tactical has become the primary sponsor of Jack Wyatt Racing’s NHRA Funny Car, which will make its 2021 debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
07 Apr 2021
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Jack Wyatt
Iron Eagle Tactical has become the primary sponsor of Jack Wyatt Racing’s NHRA Funny Car, which will make its 2021 debut at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston. Founded in 2010 and based in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., Iron Eagle…
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Pro Stock champ Erica Enders prepared for upcoming Las Vegas, Atlanta events

Reigning and four-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders had a rough start to the 2021 season but she's more than excited to continue the fight at the next two NHRA events in Las Vegas and Atlanta.
06 Apr 2021
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Anticipation is high as NHRA four-wide drag racing set to return in Las Vegas

For the first time in two years, four-wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing, the sport’s ultimate thrill ride, will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 16-18.
06 Apr 2021
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Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
For the first time in two years, four-wide NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series racing, the sport’s ultimate thrill ride, will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on April 16-18…
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Heritage Series Nostalgia Funny Cars headed into 50th Firebird Ignitor May 1-2

The oldest major drag racing event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet, returns to Firebird Raceway on May 1-2 as part of the 2021 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series. 
02 Apr 2021
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Firebird Ignitor
The oldest major drag racing event in the Pacific Northwest, the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Opener presented by Peterson Chevrolet, returns to Firebird Raceway on May 1-2 as part of the 2021 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series.  Firebird’s…
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NHRA, Authentic Street Signs partner for man cave collection

NHRA has partnered with Authentic Street Signs to greenlight a collection of heavy-duty steel street signs and home décor that offer fans an incredible upgrade for their man caves, garages, and patios. 
02 Apr 2021
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NHRA, Authentic Street Signs partner
NHRA has partnered with Authentic Street Signs to greenlight a collection of heavy-duty steel street signs and home décor that offer fans an incredible upgrade for their man caves, garages, and patios.  Authentic Street Signs brings a…
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