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Elite Motorsports named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod action at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Elite Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
14 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Elite Motorsports
NHRA officials announced today that Elite Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals,…
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The “pizza maker versus the drag racer” takes center stage again in Bristol

Three-time world champion Antron Brown will face off against Papa John’s Pizza founder, "Papa" John Schnatter, during the Papa John’s Charity Challenge this weekend at the Fiztgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
13 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Three-time world champion Antron Brown will face off against Papa John’s Pizza founder, "Papa" John Schnatter, during the Papa John’s Charity Challenge this weekend at the Fiztgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The ‘pizza maker versus…
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Bowen hopes to break through with win at Holley National Hot Rod Reunion

13 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Reunion
Since teaming up with Michael Bartone, Shawn Bowen has done just about everything but win a race in Bartone’s Camaro Nostalgia Funny Car. The longtime standout hopes that changes at this weekend’s 16th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX correspondents John Kernan, Dave Rieff, and Tony Pedregon joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to discuss the storylines heading into this weekend’s Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
13 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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The Sports Report: Winning is contagious

One week after breaking a four-year winless drought in Pro Stock, Jeg Coughlin Jr. scored again by winning the Super Comp title at the NHRA Virginia Nationals.
13 Jun 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Reigning Mello Yello world champ Bo Butner isn’t the only NHRA pro that maintains close ties to his sportsman racing roots. Five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. also has an impressive sportsman racing resumé that includes the 1992 Super…
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Tanner Gray discusses Pro Stock win at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Second-year Pro Stock racer Tanner Gray joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Park Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype. Gray talked earning his second win of the season and racing in Richmond.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Crew Chief Confidential: Virginia NHRA Nationals

NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom interviewed the winning crew chiefs following the Virginia NHRA Nationals, including: Bobby Lagana, Brian Corradi, Dave Connolly and Tim Kulungian.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Crew Chief Confidential
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Clay Millican looks to repeat at site of first win at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Clay Millican captured his first career Top Fuel victory a year ago with his win at Bristol Dragway in one of the most thrilling moments of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Now, he's looking for more.
12 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clay Millican
In what was one of the most thrilling moments of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, Clay Millican captured his first career Top Fuel victory a year ago with his win at Bristol Dragway. Headed back to his first race as defending champ,…
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Allen Johnson makes Factory Stock return at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Allen Johnson returns to NHRA competition in Bristol in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown where he will battle it out with Don Schumacher Racing competitors Leah Pritchett and Mark Pawuk in a loaded field.
12 Jun 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Allen Johnson
Allen Johnson returns to NHRA competition at the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in his Mopar Dodge Challenge Drag Pak. Johnson raced in the SAM Tech…
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J.R. Todd hopes to win Wally for his dad at Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Funny Car standout J.R. Todd looks to get first win at Thunder Valley while racing over Father's Day weekend.
12 Jun 2018
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J.R. Todd
Every year, the Todd family takes a vacation in their motorhome that puts them at Bristol Dragway during the annual NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race. The event, the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, takes place on Father’s Day…
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Social: NHRA community on the passing of Tom McEwen

11 Jun 2018
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Reactions from the NHRA community on Twitter to the passing of NHRA legend Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen. #RIP…
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Tom McEwen: A pictorial look back

11 Jun 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Tom McEwen
Drag racing Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen passed way June 10. Here’s a brief look back at some of the highlights of his long and successful career. Although he became nationally famous in a Funny Car, McEwen’s pro career started out in…
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Fast Five: Virginia NHRA Nationals

Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing's return to Virginia Motorsports Park came with all the expected fanfare as all four pro classes delivered thrilling races on a spectacular surface. NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick share their top five moments of the weekend delivered by Papa John's.
11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Legendary Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Tom "the Mongoose" McEwen passes away

Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the iconic figures in drag racing history, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen, voted No. 16 on NHRA's Top 50 Drivers lists in 2001, competed in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, and although he wasn't one of drag racing's most prolific winners, he certainly was one of its most colorful.
11 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, one of the iconic figures in drag racing history, died June 10. He was 81. McEwen, voted No. 16 on NHRA's Top 50 Drivers lists in 2001, competed in both Funny Car and Top Fuel, and although he wasn't one of drag…
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Courtney Force beats John Force for Virginia win; Torrence, Gray, Tonglet victorious

Courtney Force defeated her dad in the NHRA's return to Richmond, while Steve Torrence, Tanner Gray, and LE Tonglet captured victories at inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals.
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
The event champs, from left, Steve Torrence, Courtney Fore, Tanner Gray, and L.E. Tonglet 5
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Janis moves atop points lead with victory at Virginia Motorsports Park

Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Mike Janis secured his fifth career victory Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing…
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Coughlin, Kenopic, Tysinger, Parker take wins at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jeg Coughlin Jr., Charlie Kenopic, Joe Tysinger and Randy Parker each scored big wins at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Virginia Motorsports Park. 
10 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Jeg Coughlin Jr., Charlie Kenopic, Joe Tysinger and Randy Parker each scored big wins at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Virginia Motorsports Park.    Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, turned on the win…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Sunday Notebook

10 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Ladders | Features | Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUND RECAPS…
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Jeremy Ray earns the first No. 1 Pro Mod pole of career at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jeremy Ray locked in the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray locked in the first No. 1 qualifying position of his career Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.…
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Schumacher takes pole in Virginia, C. Force, Anderson, Arana Jr. also grab No. 1s

Tony Schumacher took the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster to the top of the field at the Virginia NHRA Nationals, while Courtney Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana Jr. (Pro Stock Motorcycle) captured pole position in Richmond.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Tony Schumacher
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Cruz Pedregon blows body off Funny Car at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Cruz Pedregon sent the body flying off his Snap-On Funny Car Toyota Camry during the third qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Pedregon exited his car under his own power and walked away from the wild ride.
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA, Virginia Motorsports Park announce Saturday sellout at Virginia NHRA Nationals

NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va. 
09 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Virginia Motorsports Park
NHRA and Virginia Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday qualifications at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in Dinwiddie, Va.  NHRA returned to the facility, owned by Tommy and Judy Franklin, for the first time since…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday Notebook

09 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND…
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Jeremy Ray takes provisional Pro Mod pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals

08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Jeremy Ray secured the preliminary No. 1 qualifying position Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
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Courtney Force takes Friday pole at Virginia NHRA Nationals; Schumacher, Anderson, Arana take class leads

Courtney Force got the weekend off on the right foot with an incredible run, while Tony Schumacher, Greg Anderson, and Hector Arana Jr. also take Friday poles at Virginia NHRA Nationals.
08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Courtney Force
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Friday Notebook

08 Jun 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals

Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals.
08 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 1997 Virginia NHRA Nationals. For a change of pace this show is from…
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Green progressing at a rapid rate heading into Virginia event

Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have to wait long to earn his first career victory in the class. 
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Enjoying initial success at his E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service debut, Chad Green quickly had to deal with some adversity. But how he has responded in recent races indicates the class newcomer may not have…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Virginia NHRA Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX reporters Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon, and John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John's to preview this weekend's Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Virginia NHRA Nationals

The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals.
07 Jun 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
RPM
NHRA officials announced today that the Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals, which…
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