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Austin Prock, Robert Hight top second day of NHRA testing in Las Vegas

John Force Racing, and the Procks, featured in the top of the leaderboards of Top Fuel and Funny Car at the second day of NHRA testing in Las Vegas.
31 Jan 2020
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Austin Prock
Report courtesy Bobby Bennett, Competition Plus John Force Racing dominated the second day of testing at the Professional Racers Organization annual preseason test, held this year at The Strip In Las Vegas.  Top Fuel…
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See more photos from NHRA testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz grabbed some more incredible images from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got them right here for your viewing pleasure.
31 Jan 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
Testing picked up speed at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got some great photos courtesy of NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz for your viewing pleasure. 
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Watch Shawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan and Paul Lee hit The Strip during NHRA Testing

NHRA Testing continues at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got more video of some of the best cars on the property.
31 Jan 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon continued his solid week and Don Schumacher Racing hit The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as NHRA testing continued. We've got video of those three runs in addition to a pass made by Paul Lee's Global Electronic Technology /…
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Brandon Welch putting pieces together ahead of Top Fuel debut

31 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Brandon Welch
Brandon Welch didn't anticipate pedaling his Top Fuel dragster during NHRA testing. But the racer needed to punch through the lights quicker than 4.50-seconds to get a step closer to cross-grade his Funny Car license to Top Fuel.  He got the…
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Antron Brown's fourth title is closer than ever with Brian Corradi back on board

Antron Brown got the band back together at NHRA preseason testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His next win, and championship chase, is on the horizon.
31 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Antron Brown
Antron Brown last won in 2018, a lifetime ago for a three-time world champion and a driver that ranks amongst the greatest of all time.  That figures to change in 2020. Brown teamed back up with Brian Corradi during the offseason and formed…
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Robert Hight, Antron Brown pace first day of test session in Las Vegas

Defending NHRA Funny Car champion Robert Hight and past NHRA Top Fuel champion Antron Brown had the quickest runs during first-day testing at the traditional PRO preseason test session. 
31 Jan 2020
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Antron Brown
Report courtesy Bobby Bennett, Competition Plus Defending NHRA Funny Car champion Robert Hight picked up where he left off at in 2019, grabbing the quickest run during first-day testing at the traditional PRO preseason test…
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60 Memorable Winternationals Moments, Part 2: the 1980s and '90s

As we close in on the launch of the 2020 season and the 60th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals, we continue our look back at the rich history of the event. In Part 2, we're focusing on the 1980s and '90s.
31 Jan 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Pomona
As we close in on the launch of the 2020 season and the 60th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals, we continue our look back at the rich history of the event. Last week we revisted…
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Check out the photos from the start of NHRA preseason testing in Las Vegas

NHRA preseason testing kicked off at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and we've got the photos you need to see.
30 Jan 2020
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Leah Pritchett
NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz captured some incredible images at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the first day of preseason testing. You can check them out below and we'll have more on Friday from Las Vegas.…
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Watch Alexis DeJoria's first run of NHRA preseason testing in Las Vegas

Alexis DeJoria debuted her ROKiT / ABK Beer Toyota Camry Funny Car at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a strong pass.
30 Jan 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
Alexis DeJoria
The ROKiT / ABK Beer Toyota Camry Funny Car made a stellar pass at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as Alexis DeJoria debuted the new look in her return to NHRA Drag Racing. DeJoria ran a 4.18-second pass with crew chiefs Del Worsham and Nicky…
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See Clay Millican's new Top Fuel dragster at NHRA Testing in Las Vegas

Clay Millican is testing clutch discs and new Goodyear tires at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
30 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Clay Millican
Clay Millican enjoyed a busy but pleasant offseason before beginning preseason testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Parts Plus Top Fuel team spent its offseason rewiring the entire dragster and reorganizing its trailer, a pair of…
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Kalitta Motorsports hits The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as testing continues

J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon made solid passes at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to kick off NHRA testing.
30 Jan 2020
NHRA National Dragster staff
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J.R. Todd
The DHL Funny Car and Top Fuel dragster took to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the first day of NHRA testing. J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon both made solid passes on a cool track to debut their preseason testing. …
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Global Electronic Technology joins Paul Lee’s Funny Car team 

Global Electronic Technology will join Paul Lee Racing for the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season on his Funny Car. The sponsorship will debut at the 2020 season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
30 Jan 2020
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Paul Lee
Global Electronic Technology will join Paul Lee Racing for the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing season on his Funny Car. Lee will adorn the blue of Global Electronic Technology as the major marketing partner for 12 selected races. Lee currently…
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Celebrate 50 years of greatness: The History of Pro Stock book now available

In honor of the NHRA’s 50 years of Pro Stock celebration, NHRA Publications has produced an updated edition of its popular book, The History of Pro Stock, now available through Amazon.com.
30 Jan 2020
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Pro Stock
In honor of the NHRA’s 50 years of Pro Stock celebration, NHRA Publications has produced an updated edition of its popular book, The History of Pro Stock, now available through Amazon.com. Originally published in 2009 and covering…
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Brittany Force kicks off testing in Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster

Watch the first run of 2020 NHRA Testing in Las Vegas and hear from crew chief David Grubnic after Brittany Force took to The Strip in her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster.
30 Jan 2020
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Watch pre-season testing live from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

NHRA.com is hosting a live video feed from pre-season testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, courtesy of Competition Plus.
30 Jan 2020
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Robert Hight
NHRA.com and NHRA National Dragster are covering NHRA pre-season testing at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In addition to our original coverage and photography, we're also providing free access to a live feed courtesy of Competition Plus…
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See who arrived at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for preseason testing

More than a dozen cars arrived at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for preseason testing just a week before the start of the 2020 Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing season.
29 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Clay Millican
Trailers filled with Top Fuel dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Dragsters, Top Alcohol Funny Cars and even a pair of Pro Stock cars arrived at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Wednesday ahead of preseason testing. The 2020 Mello Yello…
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J.R. Todd discusses preparation for 2020 Funny Car season

J.R. Todd joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio via Skype to talk about the upcoming Funny Car season as he chases his second world championship in his DHL Toyota Camry.
28 Jan 2020
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J.R. Todd
Catch all the action and interviews on NHRA.tv all season long, including the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Pomona kicks off the 2020 season in February -- you can catch all the action on NHRA.tv…
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NHRA.com Interview: David Grubnic enters 2020 with a renewed focus on consistency and reliability

As he prepares for his second season as the crew chief for Brittany Force and the Monster team, David Grubnic looks to apply the lessons he learned in 2019.
28 Jan 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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grubby
As far as David Grubnic is concerned, there is no such thing as an unrealistic expectation. Some may have thought that delivering a second Top Fuel championship to the JFR team in his first season as Brittany Force’s crew chief was a bit of a…
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Nitro teams begin westward trek for pre-season testing in Las Vegas, Phoenix

Top Fuel and Funny Car teams across the country are loading up their rigs and heading west for pre-season testing this weekend. The troops will be split, with some opting to run at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and a smaller group choosing Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.
28 Jan 2020
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Testing
NHRA.com will have coverage of the Las Vegas test session and updates from Phoenix throughout the weekend. To purchase general-admission or reserved seats for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, call 800-884-NHRA(6472). Tickets also are…
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Nostalgia Pro Stocker exhibition will add to 60th Winternationals celebration

28 Jan 2020
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Bob Glidden
Eight vintage Pro Stock machines will add to the magic of the 60th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, making wheelstanding, gear-jamming passes down the famed quarter-mile at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. The…
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2020 Pro Stock Preview: Why Pro Stock's best days are ahead of it

Fresh faces and unparalleled parity fueled renewed interest in Pro Stock in 2019. That continued as a new decade begins in one of the tightest classes in drag racing.
28 Jan 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Erica Enders
How about if we start with a bit of Pro Stock trivia? Did you know that during the entire decade of the 1980s, just four drivers/teams — Bob Glidden, Frank Iaconio, Warren Johnson, and Reher-Morrison (with Lee Shepherd and later Bruce Allen) — won…
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2020 Funny Car Preview: Surprises await in unpredictable, competitive season

Robert Hight returns as Funny Car champion, but he faces stiff competition in one of the most competitive categories in Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing.
28 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Robert Hight
Funny Car delivers unpredictability in the predictable way the United States Postal Service shows up with bills and jury summons. Don Prudhomme and John Force ensured it, even when they clobbered opponents when the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds…
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2020 Top Fuel Preview: Is this the best field of all time?

The Top Fuel Class of 2020 excels in every area, making it the best to hit the drag strip in years.
28 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Steve Torrence
Things will only get tougher for Steve Torrence in 2020. The Texan won his second championship in 2019, narrowly keeping Doug Kalitta from lifting the Top Fuel trophy at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, culminating a three-year stretch of unprecedented…
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DSR, Brown announce formation of AB Motorsports; Global joins new endeavor

The 2020 season will be a huge one for Antron Brown, who will use the year to begin a transition to team owner of AB Motorsports, which will be a subsidiary of Don Schumacher Racing. Brian Corradi will return as his crew chief and Global Electronic Technology will join the team as a major associate sponsor.
28 Jan 2020
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Antron Brown
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Since making his NHRA debut aboard a Pro Stock Motorcycle in 1998, Antron Brown has successfully checked item after item off of his personal bucket list,…
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Steamfitters UA Local #602 continues partnership with Kelly Clontz Racing  

The husband and wife Pro Stock Motorcycle team of Chris and Kelly Clontz have renewed their partnership with Steamfitters UA Local #602 to sponsor the Kelly Clontz Racing Suzuki in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
27 Jan 2020
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Kelly Clontz
The husband and wife Pro Stock Motorcycle team of Chris and Kelly Clontz have renewed their partnership with Steamfitters UA Local #602 to sponsor the Kelly Clontz Racing Suzuki in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. “We are thrilled to…
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Renew your 2021 NHRA race tickets and get an NHRA legend mini-helmet!

NHRA race fans who renew their tickets this season at select Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events for 2021 will receive an NHRA Legend mini-helmet.
27 Jan 2020
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Helmets
NHRA race fans who renew their tickets this season at select Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national events for 2021 will receive an NHRA Legend mini-helmet. The 2021 season will salute NHRA’s 70th anniversary and the events so now’s your chance to…
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Pro Stock class continues to grow with addition of new Elite driver Marty Robertson

There will be several new faces in the Pro Stock class this season including former drag radial standout Marty Robertson, who has announced a full-season program with the Elite Motorsports team.
27 Jan 2020
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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There will be several new faces in the Pro Stock class this season including former drag radial standout Marty Robertson, who has announced a full-season program with the Elite Motorsports team. Robertson, native of Ft. Worth, Texas, has dreamed…
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Build your race car with these parts and get paid to win in 2020!

Participate with NHRA Contingency in 2020 to get paid to win as the new season begins.
27 Jan 2020
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NHRA Contingency
Want to get paid to win, outrun the competition, and develop state-of-the-art performance parts? Perfect, so do the manufacturers that have joined the NHRA Contingency Program — and they want you on their team. Wait. What? The NHRA’s…
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How fast can Ryan Oehler get to the top of Pro Stock Motorcycle?

Oehler will arrive in Gainesville aiming for his first win, a 200-mph run and his first championship.
27 Jan 2020
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
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Ryan Oehler
Ryan Oehler never stops moving, the tiger shark of both Pro Stock Motorcycle racing and suburban Illinois heating and cooling. He can’t afford to; such is the competitive nature of the two industries that make him a (relatively) known quantity in…
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Winternationals Nostalgia Funny Car exhibition will showcase exciting class

NHRA Funny Car veteran Jeff Arend joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about the upcoming Nostalgia Funny Car exhibitions he is organizing for the 60th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and to give some insight into the exciting class.
26 Jan 2020
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Jeff Arend
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); To purchase general-admission or reserved seats for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, call 800-884-NHRA(6472). Tickets also are available online at …
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