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Atlanta Funny Car results: Q2

J.R. Todd jumped to the top of the Funny Car qualifying order at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, followed by John Force and Tim Wilkerson.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
J.R. Todd
J.R. Todd is in position to capture his second No. 1 qualifier in a Funny Car after making the quickest pass in the second qualifying session. The driver of the DHL Funny Car ran a 3.944 to pass John Force (3.958) to score three points and move to…
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Atlanta Friday Photo Gallery

NHRA stars take over a local Arby's, Paul Lee returns to Funny Car and more action from the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
We've got some photos from the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals courtesy of Randy Anderson for your viewing pleasure that range from Funny Car action to the stars of NHRA serving up Arby's. Enjoy.  Austin Prock, Angelle Sampey,…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q2

The Harley-Davidson Street Rods continued their dominance in the second session of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Eddie Krawiec
Andrew Hines scored another three points in the second qualifying session and remained on top of the Pro Stock Motorcycle heap by improving on his time by nearly two-hundredths of a second. His teammate, Eddie Krawiec, also improved, but by .002-…
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John Force suffers explosion at starting line at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

John Force got his birthday weekend off to a rough start at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
John Force
John Force's Peak Coolant Chevy Camaro Funny Car suffered an explosion shortly after its journey down the drag strip began in its first run at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals. The 16-time Funny Car champion got out of the car under his own…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Q1

Jordan Vandergriff raced to the top of the field in the first Top Fuel qualifying session at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jordan Vandergriff
Southern California Auto Club Road to the Future candidate Jordan Vandergriff ran five-hundredths quicker than the rest of the field to earn three points and take the Top Fuel pole; at least, for now. That’s better than three-time champion Antron…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Q1

Shawn Langdon kept up his great run of results by taking three points in the first Funny Car session at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon made the only 3-second run in the first Funny Car qualifying session at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. That earned the most recent winner in the category three bonus points and the added bonus of getting to go last in the second…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q1

Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec topped the first qualifying session of Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines’ 2019 revenge tour continued in the first qualifying session of the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He ran a 6.875 to lead the pack, including teammate Eddie Krawiec by .001-second, right on the heels of winning the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA…
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Angie Smith leaning on new clutch for more success in Atlanta

Matt Smith Racing crew chasing 60-foot times at Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Angie Smith
Angie Smith had a very strange race day at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. She reached the final round, or so she thought, a round after beating husband Matt Smith on a holeshot. Then things got weird.  A Christmas Tree failure…
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Blake Alexander: My phone hasn’t stopped ringing 

Free time is a thing of the past for Blake Alexander, the newest Funny Car team owner in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
03 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Blake Alexander
“I probably worked from 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. and I was on the phone the entire day,” said Blake Alexander, about as matter of fact as he says everything else. “Now, some of that was (my wife), Leah, but every time I hung up the phone it rang again…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Friday Preview

The seventh stop on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour kicks off with a pair of qualifying sessions at Atlanta Dragway beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern.
03 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Atlanta
Teams stay on the road for the second week in a row, and in the Eastern time zone, as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series descends on Atlanta Dragway for the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals. Action begins at 4 p.m. Eastern for the first of two…
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Defending Pro Mod world champ Janis embraces pressure heading to Atlanta

Mike Janis isn’t afraid to admit he felt the pressure of being the defending E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world champion entering the 2019 season, but he carries plenty of momentum into this weekend’s Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Mike Janis
Mike Janis isn’t afraid to admit he felt the pressure of being the defending E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world champion entering the 2019 season. But Janis has reveled in that spotlight, carrying…
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Motorcycle standout Hector Arana Jr. in a good place approaching Atlanta

A new approach and a calmer demeanor has already paid dividends for Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr. during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and he hopes there are considerable long-term benefits that come from it.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Hector Arana
A new approach and a calmer demeanor has already paid dividends for Hector Arana Jr. during the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. The Pro Stock Motorcycle standout hopes there are considerable long-term benefits that come from it, but…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 60 No. 8)

NHRA National Dragster magazine's eight issue of 2019, featuring  coverage of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil as well as features on Alex Laughlin and the Skillman family, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
02 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster magazine's eighth issue of 2019, featuring  coverage of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to…
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SEMA expands youth outreach with NHRA

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is expanding its youth outreach efforts by partnering with the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is expanding its youth outreach efforts by partnering with the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program. This initiative enables SEMA to reach and introduce students to the excitement and…
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Andrew Hines reflects on his milestone 50th Pro Stock Motorcycle victory

With his victory at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, Andrew Hines became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to reach the 50-win milestone and just the 19th in NHRA history.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Paul Lee returns to competition this weekend at Arby’s Southern Nationals

Paul Lee returns to NHRA competition this weekend in the Funny Car category from a two-year absence. Lee suffered a widow-maker heart attack at the end of 2016 and now returns as a team owner and a partner with Straightline Strategy Group.
02 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Paul Lee
Paul Lee returns to NHRA competition this weekend in the Funny Car category from a two-year absence. Lee suffered a widow-maker heart attack at the end of 2016 and now returns as a team owner and a partner with Straightline Strategy Group. The…
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Funny Car veteran Ron Capps eyes hot stretch heading to Atlanta

Despite an up-and-down 2019 season, Funny Car veteran Ron Capps remains confident something big is going to happen soon for his team, and possibly at this weekend’s 39th annual Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
01 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Ron Capps
After qualifying second and advancing to his first semifinal of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season in Houston, Ron Capps felt a hot streak might be coming. Barely squeezing into the qualifying field in Charlotte changed those plans…
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Tricky Tipster: Peach State predictions

Tricky Tipster’s morning-line favorites for the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals include Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) and Todd Tutterow (Pro Mod).
01 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
You win some, you lose some or so the story goes. Last week in Charlotte, Tipster finally pegged Steve Torrence as the Top Fuel winner but whiffed on Funny Car champ Shawn Langdon, who was unranked. Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Andrew Hines was in…
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Larry Larson will attempt to set street car record at Topeka national event

Larry Larson has the right vehicle, the proven skill, and now has the stage set to attempt to regain the title as having the Fastest Street Car during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in Topeka, Kan. 
01 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Larry Larson
Larry Larson has the right vehicle, the proven skill, and now has the stage set to attempt to regain the title as having the Fastest Street Car during the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in Topeka, Kan.  The record…
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WFO Radio NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition

01 May 2019
News
WFO
NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition featuring Steve Torrence, Nicky Boninfante, Andrew Hines, Julie Nataas, Tyler Scott, and Christopher Powers. National Dragster’s Kevin McKenna gives his "hot takes" and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart…
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The Sports Report: Winning the war

Even though he lost the Super Comp final to Jonathan Anderson, Ray Miller III took another step towards a national championship in Charlotte.
01 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
miller
In NASCAR teams, Ray Miller III had what one would call “a good points day” during last weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. Miller lost in the Super Comp final against Division 2 rival Jonathan Anderson, but that did little…
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Defending champion Steve Torrence heading to Atlanta with streak on his mind

Steve Torrence earned his first Wally of 2019 at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and he expects more as he heads to Atlanta for the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
01 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Steve Torrence
After the way last season ended, Steve Torrence had gotten used to winning, which made it seem like his 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season was off to a slow start, despite sitting third in points, by going winless through the first five…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Megan Meyer

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Megan Meyer, coming off wins in Gainesville and Dallas, extended her winning streak to 11 rounds by stopping Troy Coughlin Jr. in the Top Alcohol Dragster final, 5.231 to 5.266. Meyer was the low qualifier with a 5.118, which is the quickest run of…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Sportsman Highlights

Megan Meyer led the way with a Top Alcohol Dragster Wally at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals in Houston.
30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Megan Meyer
It’s still too early to make championship predictions for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, but when that time comes, the discussion will almost certainly include Megan Meyer and Brian Hough following their performances in Houston. Meyer won…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Super Comp winner Vernon Rowland

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
There was guaranteed to be a first-time winner in Super Comp when Vernon Rowland took on Chris Vang in the final round. Rowland, who defeated brothers Jacob and Tony Elrod to reach the final, capped off the win with a .008 light and an 8.890 to win…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Stock winner Jacob Pitt

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
After a frustrating and winless 2019 season, Jacob Pitt has returned to forum with his second straight win in Stock. Facing Brett Candies in a rematch of the 2014 Houston Stock final, Pitt put together a solid run with a 10.468 on his 10.45 dial to…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Super Stock winner Pete Peery

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Pete Peery finished No. 3 in the Super Stock standings last year, and he’s off to another solid start with his fourth career national event victory. Peery left with a .002 reaction time in the final and was last off the starting line because…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Dragster winner Ross Laris

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
In 2004, Ross Laris won his first national event title at the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals in Belle Rose, La. Since then, he has watched his son, Holden, become a three-time national event winner in Super Comp, Super Gas, and Top Dragster presented by…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Super Gas winner Robert Rowan

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
If there was an award for best driving performance of the event, it almost certainly would have gone to first-time Super Gas winner Robert Rowan, who didn’t have a reaction time worse than .017 during time trials or final eliminations. Rowan was at…
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Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Brian Hough

30 Apr 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
With nitro Funny Car driver Jonnie Lindberg as his crew chief, Brian Hough backed up his win at the Pomona season opener with a second Top Alcohol Funny Car title in Houston. In a battle of the top two qualifiers, Hough defeated Annie Whiteley in…
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