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Tricky Tipster: Gateway to greatness

Last week, Tipster had a decent showing when he correctly picked Steve Torrence and Matt Smith to win in Gainesville so as the tour heads westward to St. Louis for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, he’s feeling pretty good about his chances to keep the ball rolling.
02 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
Last week, Tipster had a decent showing when he correctly picked Steve Torrence and Matt Smith to win in Gainesville so as the tour heads westward to St. Louis for the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, he’s feeling…
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Victories by Fletcher, Sawyer, DiGenova, and Munroe conclude SPORTSnationals

The rain-delayed JEGS SPORTSnationals from New England Dragway was finally completed Oct. 1 during the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park, with victories going to Thomas Fletcher, Brian Sawyer, Deborah DiGenova, and Craig Munroe.
02 Oct 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Thomas Fletcher
The rain-delayed Aug, 22-23 JEGS SPORTSnationals from New England Dragway was finally completed Oct. 1 during the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Virginia Motorsports Park. Thomas Fletcher won Stock eliminator in his E/SA ‘…
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Alex Laughlin talks redemption, haters, and what it takes to win in Pro Stock

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Pro Stock winner Alex Laughlin talked about his emotional victory at Gainesville Raceway one year after experiencing the heartbreak of a broken car in the final round.
02 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Alex Laughlin
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Swamp Rat 14 rides again; the history of one of Top Fuel's most important cars

Steve Torrence won the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in a Don Garlits tribute car modeled after Garlits' famed Swamp Rat 14, one of the most important cars in Top Fuel history. Here's the story behind the success of Garlits' original SR14.
02 Oct 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Don Garlits
Even from 2,000 miles away, I could feel the electricity in the air when Steve Torrence made his first burnout in his Don Garlits Swamp Rat 14 tribute car at last weekend's Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. I was on the couch in Glendora,…
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Larry Larson plans first quarter-mile passes with his No-Prep Cadillac ATS-V at the Midwest Nationals

Larson wants to give NHRA fans a first-hand look at what his ProLine-powered Cadillac ATS-V can really do during the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
02 Oct 2020
David Kennedy
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Larry Larson plans first quarter-mile passes with his Cadillac ATS-V at the Midwest Nationals
It's time to see what Larry Larson's No Prep Kings Cadillac ATS-V is really capable of, and NHRA fans will get to witness it up-close and personal at the World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend. Larson's name will be familiar to NHRA…
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2019 NHRA Midwest Nationals flashback: The moment Karen Stoffer's struggles turned into satisfaction

Karen Stoffer had already qualified for the 2019 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, but was still hunting for her first win when she paired off with Andrew Hines at the NHRA Midwest Nationals.
02 Oct 2020
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Karen Stoffer first win in four years are 2019 NHRA Midwest Nationals
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4…
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Eckel, Guilmino, Foley score wins at second race at Virginia Motorsports Park

Don Eckel, Victor Guilmino, and Steve Foley led the list of winners as the Division 1 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event completed Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park.
01 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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VMP
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Virginia Motorsports Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., '09 Prostart, C/DA, 6.921, 186.90…
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2019 Midwest Nationals Flashback: It was an all-Kalitta mosh pit after Shawn Langdon beat teammate J.R. Todd in Funny Car final

“What at incredible day. Going through qualifying, we didn’t have a fast car, but we did have a consistent racecar." —Shawn Langdon, on winning in Funny Car at the 2019 NHRA Midwest Nationals
01 Oct 2020
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon 2019 NHRA Midwest Nationals
"After Reading where we smoked the tires a lot and blew the tires off at the starting line, we kind of had to go in a conservative way. It put us behind in qualifying and we ended up qualifying tenth and didn’t give us a good draw in the first…
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition returns to the Midwest Nationals

The 800-cubic inch engine, 1,900-hp Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars are back this weekend at the Mopar Express Lane Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil, where cool weather could produce a class record.
01 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mountain Motor Pro Stock
The 800-cubic inch engine Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars are back this weekend at the Mopar Express Lane Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil. These wooly mammoth naturally- aspirated race cars produce about 1,900 horsepower, use forward facing…
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Chosen Payments renews partnership with NHRA as Preferred Credit Card Processor

NHRA has its renewed partnership with Chosen Payments as the preferred credit card processor of the NHRA. 
01 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Chosen Payments
NHRA has its renewed partnership with Chosen Payments as the preferred credit card processor of the NHRA.  Chosen Payments, the most trusted credit card processor in the payment processing industry, extended its multi-year agreement with…
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JEGS Allstars, Midseason Review highlight latest edition of NHRA National Dragster

01 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
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Points leader Matt Smith's entire team is in high gear entering final stretch

Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Matt Smith joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to talk about the incredible success of his Matt Smith Racing operation with wins by himself in Gainesville and Scotty Pollacheck in Indy and wife's Angie's strong-running bike.
01 Oct 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Smith
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#NationalDragsterForAll: Read free issues of NHRA National Dragster magazine

01 Oct 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
  Free digital issues of NHRA National Dragster magazine have been made available to NHRA fans throughout 2020 as a way to expose our sport and its publication to new and old fans through their computers, smartphones, and social…
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Roy Hill will pay homage to legendary Don Garlits on Pro Stocker in St. Louis

Roy Hill will showcase Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame on the hood of his Mountain Motor Pro Stock Ford Mustang, driven by Mike Bell at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals.
30 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Roy Hill
Roy Hill will showcase Don Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame on the hood of his Roy Hill’s Drag Racing School Mountain Motor Pro Stock Ford Mustang, driven by Mike Bell at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals…
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The story behind the NAPA team's comeback victory at the Gatornationals

As soon as his NAPA Funny Car exploded beneath driver Ron Capps in the semifinals of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, crew chief Rahn Tobler knew what he needed to do to continue their quest to win the event.
30 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
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2019 Midwest Nationals flashback: Billy Torrence beats Steve Torrence to get his first NHRA Countdown win

In 2019 Billy Torrence dominated every time he showed up to race, and went on to beat his son, defending world champion Steve Torrence, to capture his fourth win in his sixth final. Relive that Top Fuel race as we prepare for the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
30 Sep 2020
David Kennedy
Race coverage
When Billy Torrence beat Steve Torrence to get his first NHRA Countdown win—at the NHRA Midwest Nationals
To catch all the action of the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil Oct. 2-4 in person…
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Larry Larson vs. Rod Tschiggfrie to match race at Midwest Nationals this weekend!

Larry Larson and Rod Tschiggfrie are headed to World Wide Technology Raceway to match race at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil
30 Sep 2020
David Kennedy
News
Larry Larson vs. Rod Tschiggfrie to match race at Midwest Nationals
Larry Larson's Cadillac ATS-V and Rod Tschiggfrie's Oldsmobile 442 will go head-to-head at the at the 2020 Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Pennzoil.  Larson will take his  2016 Cadillac built for the …
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Kalitta Motorsports will support fight against breast cancer at October events

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all three Kalitta Motorsports entries will be emblazoned with a pink ribbon featuring the iconic winged “Flying K” logo for the NHRA national events contested in October and J.R. Todd will wear a specially designed pink helmet.
30 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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J.R. Todd
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all three Kalitta Motorsports race cars will add pink to their livery for the NHRA national events contested in October. “We have lost some brave women in our lives to breast cancer and we wanted…
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Mike Janis has sights set on title run heading to Texas Motorplex event

Each race during the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season has gotten progressively better for former world champion Mike Janis, pushing him into the points lead in the ultra-competitive class.
29 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mike Janis
Each race during the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season has gotten progressively better for former world champion Mike Janis, pushing him into the points lead in the ultra-competitive class. Based on his most recent result…
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Texas Motorplex will host Friday Night Live Oct. 16 to fire up NHRA FallNationals fans

To celebrate 35 years of world-class motorsports entertainment, the Texas Motorplex will be hosting Friday Night Live on Oct. 16 during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. 
29 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Texas Motorplex
To celebrate 35 years of world-class motorsports entertainment, the Texas Motorplex will be hosting Friday Night Live on Oct. 16 during the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals.  Over the years, the drag racing super-track has hosted stunt shows,…
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Cody Savage named new NHRA Southeast Division Director

Former Division 2 Services Coordinator Cody Savage has been named the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director (Division 2), serving NHRA member tracks in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico. 
29 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 2
Former Division 2 Services Coordinator Cody Savage has been named the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director (Division 2), serving NHRA member tracks in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico. …
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Championship drama, wide variety of classes will thrill AAA FallNationals fans

The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals, Oct. 14-18 at Texas Motorplex, is one of the last four races of the NHRA Mello Yello Series season and this year, and along with the traditional playoff atmosphere, the event will feature additional classes.
29 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Texas Motorplex
The NHRA AAA Texas FallNationals, Oct. 14-18 at Texas Motorplex, is one of the last four races of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and this year, and along with the traditional playoff atmosphere and title hopes are on the line, the…
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Torrence family will bring dominance back home for AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

It’s been a dominant stretch for the Torrence family at Texas Motorplex, and the father-son Top Fuel duo hope to keep it going at the upcoming 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 14-18.
29 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Torrence
It’s been a dominant stretch for the Torrence family at Texas Motorplex, the family’s home track in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and the successful father-son Top Fuel duo hope to keep it going in 2020. They will have an opportunity for…
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Texas Motorplex will honor military, first responders with ticket offers, special guests

Texas Motorplex will once again offer members of the active or retired military, government employees and first responders a variety of ticket discounts during the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Oct. 14-18.
29 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Texas Motorplex
This year during the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, the Texas Motorplex will once again offer members of the active or retired military, government employees and first responders a variety of ticket discounts to the NHRA national event.…
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Steve Matusek discusses his U.S. Nationals Pro Mod crash, safety-violation fine

NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series driver Steve Matusek discusses with NHRA on FOX's Bruno Massel what he has learned from his crash at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and the subsequent fine he received from NHRA.
28 Sep 2020
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Steve Matusek
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Randal Andras does it again -- scores fifth win of 2020 season in Gainesville

Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley points leader Randal Andras scored his fifth win in sixth starts this season, defeating Chris Smith in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
27 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Randal Andras
Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley points leader Randal Andras scored his fifth win in sixth starts this season, defeating Chris Smith in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
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Rickie Smith claims first win of 2020 E3 Pro Mod season at Gainesville

On a special weekend that saw him share the winner’s circle with his son, Matt, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith raced to his first win of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals.
27 Sep 2020
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Rickie Smith
On a special weekend that saw him share the winner’s circle with his son, Matt, multi-time world champ Rickie Smith raced to his first win of the 2020 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season on Sunday, beating Mike Janis in the final…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday Photo Gallery

NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss was all over Gainesville Raceway Sunday as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals raced to its conclusion.
27 Sep 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Matt Smith goes wire to wire for 25th career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory

There is parity throughout almost every professional class in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series but occasionally, some racers are capable of dominant performances. Matt Smith is one of those racers and his latest victory at the Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals will go down as one of his most impressive performances.
27 Sep 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
smith win
There is parity throughout almost every professional class in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series but occasionally, some racers are capable of dominant performances. Matt Smith is one of those racers and his latest victory at the Amalie Motor…
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Rain claims Sportsman final rounds at Gainesville Raceway; Bellemeur wins TAFC

With the exception of Top Alcohol Funny Car, which was won by reigning world champion Sean Bellemeur, rain claimed the final rounds of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing, including the the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown, at Gainesville Raceway.
27 Sep 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Sean Bellemeur
With the exception of Top Alcohol Funny Car, which was won by reigning world champion Sean Bellemeur, rain claimed the final rounds of Lucas Oil Sportsman racing and the SAMTech.edu Factory Stock Showdown at Gainesville Raceway during the Amalie…
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