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Greg Anderson breaks year-long winless drought after driving Summit Camaro to fourth Denver victory

Four-time Mello Yello champion Greg Anderson puts his Summit Racing Equipment Camaro into the winner’s circle for the first time in a year with impressive Denver performance.
21 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
anderson
For centuries, people have believed that mountain air is therapeutic and after winning his fourth Pro Stock title at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil, Greg Anderson is inclined to agree. Anderson won his third Denver title…
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Andrew Hines makes the Harley-Davidson FXDR a winner in its Denver debut

The new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycle enjoys an historic debut after Andrew Hines defeats Vance & Hines teammate Eddie Krawiec in the Denver final
21 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
hines
You only get one chance to make a positive first impression and the Vance & Hines team is keenly aware of that after teammates Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec debued their new Harley-Davidson FXDR models in the best way possible; with an all-…
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After frightening Denver crash, Kenny Delco already thinking ahead to Sonoma

Kenny Delco went for a wild ride on Saturday night in Denver but he plans on racing next week in Sonoma.
21 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
delco
After crashing his Camaro in a scary top-end crash on Saturday night in Denver, there isn’t a soul on Earth that would blame Kenny Delco if he'd just decided to pack up and head back to his home in New York. The trouble is, Delco doesn’t think that…
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Terry McMillen vows to keep fighting for Countdown spot

Nothing ever seems to come easy for Terry McMillen and his Amalie Motor Oil Top Fuel team but he's ready to fight for a spot in the Countdown.
21 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
mcmillen
Three aborted qualifying runs and a round one loss was not at all how Terry McMillen wanted to start the Western Swing but the Amalie Top Fuel driver knows a thing or two about battling adversity so he’s prepared to take his lumps and move on to the…
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NHRA Dodge Mile-High Nationals Sunday Gallery

Check out our daily sampling of the best images from the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Denver's Bandimere Speedway.
21 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Winners
Sunday's final day of eliminations in Denver began with the popular NHRA Track Walk, which was led by two-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan. As part of pre-race ceremonies, NHRA's Jason Logan,…
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Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Sunday preview

Welcome to race day at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Sportsman racing begins at 8 a.m. (Mountain) and Mello Yello pro racing begins at 11 a.m. with round one of Top Fuel eliminations at Bandimere Speedway.
21 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
denver
The Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil rolls to a conclusion today with Sportsman cars on the track at 8 a.m.  following Saturday's  rain showers. Final eliminations in the Mello Yello pro categories racing kicks off with…
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Robert Hight storms to Funny Car qualifying lead in Denver with his Auto Club Chevy

Robert Hight has been the king of Funny Car qualifying this year with his Auto Club Camaro and he's on the pole for the seventh time in 14 races.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
hight
Two-time Mello Yello champion Robert Hight earned the pole position for the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals with a stout 3.976 second run. Hight slipped past Tommy Johnson Jr., who had earlier run 3.978. For Hight, the current Funny Car points leader…
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Mandella wins both events as Division 7 Lucas Oil Series doubleheader wraps up in Sonoma

Tony Mandella won Comp at both events as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division wrapped up a doubleheader weekend at Sonoma Raceway.
20 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sonoma
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Sonoma Raceway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.260, 276.35  def. Jasmine Salinas…
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Matt Smith makes monster run to lead Denver Pro Stock Motorcycle field

Matt Smith takes his Denso EBR to the top spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle under the lights at Bandimere Speedway.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
smith
Reigning world champ Matt Smith made the third quickest Pro Stock Motorcycle pass at Bandimere Speedway to earn the top qualifying spot for the second time this year and 33rd time in his career. After watching the Pro Stock car class make dramatic…
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Richard Freeman becomes 65th driver to qualify No. 1 in Pro Stock in Elite Camaro

Elite Motorsports team boss Richard Freeman became just the 65th different driver to earn a pole position in Pro Stock at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
freeman
Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman earned the first pole position of his career and became the 65th driver to lead a Pro Stock field during a wild qualifying session on Saturday night at Bandimere Speedway. Driving the Chevy Camaro…
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Kenny Delco walks away from a wild ride during Pro Stock qualifying

Veteran Pro Stock driver Kenny Delco was involved in an on-track accident during Saturday’s final qualifying session at Bandimere Speedway. After the incident, Delco exited the car under his own power.
20 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Kenny Delco
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Veteran Pro Stock driver Kenny Delco was involved in an on-track accident during Saturday’s final qualifying session for the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals…
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Steve Torrence secures third Top Fuel pole of 2019 at Dodge Mile-High Nationals

Reigning Mello Yello Top Fuel champ and his Capco Contractors team earn No. 1 spot at Bandimere Speedway.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
torrence
Steve Torrence has put a hammerlock on the Top Fuel class for more than a year and he shows no signs of easing up any time soon. Torrence, the reigning world champ and runaway points leader, will start from the No. 1 spot for the third time this…
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NHRA Dodge Mile-High Nationals Saturday Gallery

There was a lot of action both on and off the track at Bandimere Speedway on Saturday and NHRA.com/National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss was there to capture it. Here's a sampling of his best images.
20 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
bandimere
Texas-based Preston "Peeps" Pennington is pulling double-duty in Denver with his '34 Ford roadster in Super Gas and his dragster in Super Comp. Earlier this year, Pennington scored a huge six-figure payday at the Spring Fling Million…
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Want to start your own nitro team? Call Aaron Brooks

Veteran crew chief Aaron Brooks offers tuning expertise to a variety of NHRA racers including Greg Carillo, who is racing Top Fuel in Denver.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
brooks
Last month, Aaron Brooks helped former nostalgia racer Mike McIntire make his transition to the “big show” in Norwalk with his Toyota-bodied Funny Car. Two weeks later, Brooks went to Finland, where he tuned the Top Fuel dragster of aspiring…
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Fernando Cuadra’s commitment to family and Pro Stock racing are one and the same

Fernando Cuadra's long journey to success in the Pro Stock class wouldn't happen without his sons, Fernando Jr., Cristian, and David.
20 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
cuadra
It is impossible not to sense the pride in Fernando Cuadra’s voice when he’s asked about the importance of the 2019 Dodge Mile-High Nationals in Denver. Cuadra, a successful Mexican businessman and owner of Corral Boots, is racing for the first…
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Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals Saturday preview

Professional qualifying will continue today at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil with two more qualifying sessions for Mello Yello series pros in addition to qualifying and eliminations for Lucas Oil Series Sportsman racers.
20 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
denver
Qualifying concludes today at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil with a pair of professional qualifying sessions that are scheduled for 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. (Mountain Time). Racing begins with Sportsman cars on the…
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No surprise after Steve Torrence blasts to new track speed record to lead Top Fuel field in Denver

Reigning world champion Steve Torrence drove his Capco Contractors dragster to the top spot on Friday at Bandimere Speedway
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
torrence
Steve Torrence has won just about everything there is to win over the last year so it was not the least bit surprising to see the Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster take the top spot in qualifying during the opening day of the Dodge Mile-Hight…
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Cruz Pedregon puts Snap-on Dodge on provisional pole Friday at Bandimere Speedway

Two-time world champion Cruz Pedregon put his Snap-on Dodge Charger into the top spot during Friday night qualifying in Denver
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
cruz
On a day when full runs were hard to come by, Cruz Pedregon was able to figure out a few things that his rivals could not and as a result, the two-time Funny Car world champion ended the day as the provisional low qualifier at the Dodge NHRA Mile-…
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Greg Anderson and his Summit Racing Chevy Camaro ended Friday as the top qualifier in Pro Stock in Denver

Greg Anderson and his Summit Racing Chevy Camaro ended Friday as the top qualifier in Pro Stock at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
anderson
Greg Anderson has been the top qualifier in Pro Stock 103 times in his career and that number could easily swell to 104 after his performance on Friday night at Bandimere Speedway. Anderson drove his Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro to a 6.980…
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Dashing debut for the Harley-Davidson FXDR after Andrew Hines grabs Friday qualifying lead in Denver

Andrew Hines rides the all-new Harley-Davidson FXDR to the top spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Friday at Bandimere Speedway.
19 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
hines
In his first full run on the new Harley-Davidson FXDR, Andrew Hines rode to the provisional pole on Friday at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Hines, along with teammates Eddie Krawiec and Angelle Sampey, officially unveiled the…
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NHRA Dodge Mile-High Nationals Friday gallery

Bandimere Speedway is one of the most picturesque facilities on the NHRA Mello Yello tour and it makes a perfect setting for the work of NHRA National Dragster photographer Jerry Foss. Here is a look at some of the best images of the day.
19 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
hagan
A longstanding tradition at the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals is the Mopar Block Party, which is held on Thursday evening in neighboring Golden, Colo. The event attracts a huge crowd of NHRA and Mopar fans and features a car show,…
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Vance & Hines Harley team debuts new FXDR-bodied Pro Stock Motorcycles

The new Harley-Davidson FXDR Pro Stock Motorcycle makes its official NHRA debut this weekend with riders Andrew Hines, Eddie Kraweic, and Angelle Sampey.
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
harley
It’s hard to imagine that a team that’s won five of the first seven races of the season would want to make a major change at mid-season, but the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team didn’t get to where they are by being stagnant. With riders…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. believes it’s high time he earned a win in Denver

Four times in four different classes, Tommy Johnson Jr. has been a runner-up at Bandimere Speedway, but he won’t rest until he gets his first win.
19 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
johnson
Tommy Johnson Jr. has a love-hate relationship with Bandimere Speedway that goes back 35-years. In 1984, Johnson went to the final round of Super Gas at the Dodge Mile-High Nationals only to be turned back by Shawn Langdon’s father, Chad. (Shawn…
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NTK named entitlement sponsor of NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway

NTK, a world-renowned line of premium technical sensors and a division of NGK Spark Plugs, will serve as the entitlement sponsor of the Oct. 11-13 NHRA NTK Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
19 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Charlotte
The 12th edition of zMAX Dragway’s spectacular showcase of nitro-fueled excitement and nail-biting championship drama has a new name. NTK, a world-renowned line of premium technical sensors and a division of NGK Spark Plugs, will serve as…
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Deric Kramer thinking big at home track during Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals

When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why his high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over the throne as the dominant Pro Stock racer on the mountain.
18 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Deric Kramer
When it comes to his home track, Deric Kramer isn’t afraid to dream big. That’s why the Pro Stock standout’s high hopes at Bandimere Speedway, home to this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, include taking over Allen…
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Tricky Tipster: Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, and Hector Arana Jr. primed to make mountain magic

The grueling Western Swing kicks off in Denver where Tricky Tipster installed point leaders Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, as well as Hector Arana Jr. pre-race favorites for the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
18 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster Denver
Jimi Hendrix once boasted, “I stand up next to a mountain and I chop it down with the edge of my hand,” but even the world's greatest guitar player probably never faced a mountain that compares to Bandimere Speedway. The track, which was carved…
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Matt Hagan to debut 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Funny Car in Denver

Mopar Funny Car racer Matt Hagan will debut a new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody graphics package with a flared-out feel at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil.
18 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Matt Hagan
Matt Hagan’s 11,000-horsepower NHRA Funny Car already goes big, but it’s getting an even more aggressive makeover just in time for the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil. Hagan will debut a new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat…
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Matt Hagan looking for first win at Bandimere Speedway at Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil

Matt Hagan is coming off a win at the NHRA New England Nationals and is chasing his first victory at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals.
17 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
There are still a few items on Matt Hagan’s bucket list he would like to check off, including sweeping the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ famed Western Swing, which begins at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil…
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Del Worsham visits NHRA studio to talk about his driving and tuning careers

NHRA Mello Yello world champion driver and tuner Del Worsham joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his career, his current role on the Global Electronic Technology Toyota flopper, and everything else in Del Worsham's world,
17 Jul 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Del Worsham
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Road Trip to the 2019 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals!

We take you to the start of the 2019 Western Swing in a Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320.
17 Jul 2019
David Kennedy
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Dodge Challenger
NHRA Drag Racing is in a Renaissance. Never before have we seen this level of performance on the track, and never before have we seen street cars that have been so heavily influenced by the quarter-mile.  So, to kick off the 2019 NHRA…
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