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Mopar entries of Hagan, Pruett will sport new SRT Hellcat Redeye paint schemes

The Mopar Dodge//SRT Funny Car of Matt Hagan and Mopar Dodge//SRT Top Fuel Dragster of Leah Pruett will be sporting new “Demon-possessed” SRT Hellcat Redeye paint schemes for two races beginning at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals.
16 Jul 2020
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The Mopar Dodge//SRT Funny Car of Matt Hagan and Mopar Dodge//SRT Top Fuel Dragster of Leah Pruett will be sporting new “Demon-possessed” SRT Hellcat Redeye paint schemes for two races beginning at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals.…
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It's Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy as the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown debuts this weekend

The SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class closely resembles the early days of Pro Stock—while celebrating the cars in today’s showrooms
16 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
A year ago, the SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown produced some of the most thrilling action of the season with former Pro Stock driver Drew Skillman earning the championship over a stacked field that included fellow Pro Stock alumni Bo…
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E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series launches this weekend

The NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will kick off at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis, marking the 20th year that the class has been a part of NHRA competition.
15 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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2020 NHRA Pro Mod launches at 2020 NHRA Lucas Oil SummerNationals
We've all had to wait an extra four months, but the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service is back for 2020. This year's series will still feature the thrilling side-by-side, five-second…
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Bob Tasca III will return to competition this weekend after COVID-19 recovery

Bob Tasca III will return to NHRA competition at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals after sitting out last weekend’s event recovering from his bout with COVID-19.
15 Jul 2020
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Bob Tasca III will return to NHRA competition at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals after sitting out last weekend’s event recovering from his bout with COVID-19. Tasca’s doctor has approved his return to competition in the Motorcraft/…
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Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series roars back into life this weekend

The Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series will roar back into action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis, resuming a season that, like their nitro-powered Top Fuel and Funny Car cousins, was paused after just two events. 
14 Jul 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Tii Tharpe
The Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Series will roar back into action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis, resuming a season that, like their nitro-powered Top Fuel and Funny Car cousins, was paused after just two events.…
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Team JEGS expands driver lineup for weekend's JEGS Speedweek doubleheader

There will be plenty of JEGS yellow and black at one of the high-performance auto parts giant's biggest events of the year, JEGS Speedweek, a double-header race taking place Thursday-Sunday at historic National Trail Raceway.
14 Jul 2020
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There will be plenty of JEGS yellow and black at one of the high-performance auto parts giant's biggest events of the year, JEGS Speedweek, a double-header race taking place Thursday-Sunday at historic National Trail Raceway.   Reigning…
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Doug Kalitta to run Osborn Top Fuel dragster at this weekend's event in Indy

NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta will be campaigning a new look blue and white Top Fuel dragster adorned in the logo of Team Kalitta business partner Osborn during the July 18-19 NHRA event in Indianapolis.
14 Jul 2020
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NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta will be campaigning a new look blue and white Top Fuel dragster adorned in the logo of Team Kalitta business partner Osborn during the July 18-19 NHRA event in Indianapolis. The Top Fuel dragster…
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Joe Morrison will make Top Fuel debut in Leverich entry this weekend in Indy

When the NHRA’s Return to Racing continues this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals, Joe Morrison will complete his lifelong dream of racing a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA national event competition when he buckles into the Leverich Family dragster for his professional debut.
13 Jul 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Joe Morrison
Photos by Cengiz Basu and Leverich Racing When the NHRA’s Return to Racing continues this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals, Joe Morrison will complete his lifelong dream of racing a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA national…
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News and notes from the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Indy

Cleaning out the reporter's notebook on the final day of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis.
12 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Between Friday’s test session and Sunday’s final eliminations, team owner Jim Head changed bodies twice on his Head Contractors and Engineers Mustang Funny Car. Driver Blake Alexander made several runs on Friday with a blue Mustang…
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Terry McMillen and Matt Hagan lead the way after day two of Indy testing

Terry McMillen and Matt Hagan made the quickest runs of the day in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively during the second day of open testing at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis. The runs were made in advance of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, which begins tomorrow.
10 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Terry McMillen and Matt Hagan made the quickest runs of the day in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively during the second day of open testing at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis. The runs were made in advance of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals,…
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Idle for long months, NHRA pros revel in two-day Indy test session

On the sidelines for four months or more, NHRA Mello Yello Series pro racers are both grateful and excited to be back at the track, doing what they love to do.
10 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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“I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve missed this,” said three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey as she climbed off her Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson following a time trial run on Friday at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis…
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Allan Industries steps up as primary sponsor for Doug Foley at Indy event

Allan Industries, a leader in janitorial and disaster restoration services, has signed on as the primary sponsor on Doug Foley’s Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
10 Jul 2020
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Allan Industries, a leader in janitorial and disaster restoration services, has signed on as the primary sponsor on Doug Foley’s Foley Lewis Racing Top Fuel dragster for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals. The race is the first NHRA Mello Yello…
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NHRA announces changes to 2020 driver replacement, oildown penalty rules

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHRA has temporarily modified its points-based replacement driver and oildown policies. 
10 Jul 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHRA has temporarily modified its points-based replacement driver and oildown policies. Effective July 11, 2020, and notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, if the original driver is replaced due to COVID-…
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Indy Thursday Testing Notebook; NHRA pros return to action

Notes and news from Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis during the first day of professional testing in advance of this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.
09 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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    For the first time since late the Arizona Nationals in late February, NHRA Mello Yello series pros hit the track at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis for a full day of testing ahead of this the long-awaited return to action at…
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NHRA National Dragster continues coverage of season reboot in latest issue

The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, available now online for free and also in the mail to NHRA members around the world, continues coverage of the NHRA Return To Racing with season previews/reviews for the Top Fuel Harley, Pro Mod, NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, and more.
09 Jul 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Testing under way in Indy in advance of E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

And we're back!!! Testing is underway at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in advance of Saturday's NHRA Return to Racing at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Naitonals. We've got some early video footage to show.
09 Jul 2020
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Comp champ Bruno Massel discusses Indy Pro Stock return

Two-time Comp champ and Fox NHRA TV pit reporter Bruno Massel joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes to talk about his return to the Pro Stock class during this weekend's E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis.
08 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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NHRA drivers share reminders of guidelines, protocols for event attendance

Drivers from NHRA's Mello Yello Drag Racing Series join as one to share and remind fans and competitors of the COVID-19 guidelines and protocols that will be in place this weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
08 Jul 2020
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Full fields for return to action in Indy offer a lot of intrigue and potential

Robust and diverse fields set for the return of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis with full fields in each pro category.
07 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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This much is certain as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series roars back into action this weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis; those who win titles at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals will clearly have earned them. The current pre-entry…
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Harley teammates Andrew Hines and Eddie Kraweic prepared for Indy kick off

Reigning Mello Yello champion Andrew Hines and Harley-Davidson teammate Eddie Kraweic anxiously await the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, the first 2020 Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle event.
07 Jul 2020
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Cattleman’s Cut will recognize health-care workers on Dunn Racing Funny Car

Cattleman’s Cut Beef Jerky, sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, will recognize America’s first responders on the front of the team’s NHRA Funny Car during the upcoming races in Indianapolis in July.  
06 Jul 2020
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Cattleman’s Cut Beef Jerky, sponsor of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car, will recognize America’s first responders in the health profession with a thankful message and patriotic mask design on the front of the team’s NHRA Funny Car during the upcoming…
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Jonnie Lindberg will sub for Bob Tasca III in Motorcraft Funny Car in Indy

Jonnie Lindberg will return to the driver’s seat at this week’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, substituting behind the wheel of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car after driver and team owner Bob Tasca III’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
06 Jul 2020
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Jonnie Lindberg will return to the driver’s seat at this week’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, substituting behind the wheel of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Funny Car after driver and team owner Bob Tasca III’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis…
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Troy Coughlin Jr. (finally) set for Pro Stock debut in Indy

Third-generation racer Troy Coughlin Jr. will make his Pro Stock debut with the Elite Motorsports team during this weekend’s E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway.
06 Jul 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Little known fact; Troy Coughlin Jr. was scheduled to make his NHRA debut in the Pro Stock category in March at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Coughlin was called in as a last-minute replacement for Vincent Nobile as a member of the…
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As NHRA Mello Yello Series restarts, every round counts in race to championship

One of the most dramatic seasons in recent NHRA history is about to relaunch July 11-12 at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis and one thing is for sure: Every single run is going to be meaningful and important: Every qualifying pass. Every eliminations run. At every event.
06 Jul 2020
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One of the most dramatic seasons in recent NHRA history is about to relaunch July 11-12 at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals in Indianapolis and one thing is for sure: Every single run is going to be meaningful and important: Every qualifying…
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Fricke, Gill, and Carnasciale lead Division 1 winners at Lebanon Valley Dragway

Jackie Fricke, Matt Gill, and Joe Carnasciale led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series's NHRA Northeast Division was in action at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
04 Jul 2020
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The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.297, 273.51  def. Duane…
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Lucas Oil to sponsor NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis

With 2020 racing action on the horizon, NHRA has announced Lucas Oil as the title rights sponsor of the July 18-19 event at the famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. 
30 Jun 2020
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With 2020 racing action on the horizon, NHRA has announced Lucas Oil as the title rights sponsor of the July 18-19 event at the famed Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.  The Lucas Oil NHRA Summernationals at Indianapolis will be the second…
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Martin Betz named Executive Director of Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Martin Betz has been named executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif.
30 Jun 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Martin Betz has been named executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., it was announced today by the museum’s board of directors. Betz, a…
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Texas Motorplex teams with Chris Kyle Frog Foundation for event ticket offer

The Texas Motorplex, home of the historic AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, held Oct. 14-18, is teaming up once again with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation to offer military and first responders free tickets to the annual NHRA national event.
29 Jun 2020
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The Texas Motorplex, home of the historic AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, held Oct. 14-18, is teaming up once again with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation to offer military and first responders free tickets to the annual NHRA national event. Last year…
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Daniels, Shuford, and Phillips lead Southeast Division winners at GALOT

Randy Daniels, Don Shuford, and Cody Phillips led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division visited GALOT Motorsports Park.
27 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 GALOT Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Randy Daniels, Grantsboro, N.C., '08 Sunfire, D/SM, 5.388, 125.…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster will get you ready to race and watch

The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, available now online for free and also in the mail to NHRA members around the world, focuses on the upcoming restart of racing in Indianapolis with event and Pro Stock Motorcycle previews and much more.
25 Jun 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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