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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Saturday Notebook

A warm day of qualifying action at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals allowed J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) to retain their spots atop their respective classes.
01 Sep 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Indy
Preview | Features | Results | Photos QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS …
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Frigo leads Pro Mod category at Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category.
31 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
Sidnei Frigo is the current No. 1 qualifier at the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals following the only session of qualifying for the category. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
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Salinas goes low; Todd, Gray, Krawiec top classes at U.S. Nationals on Friday

Mike Salinas went to the top of the Top Fuel category on Friday, while J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned pole position to start the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals weekend.
31 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Mike Salinas
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Daniels goes back-to-back-to-back for third Dodge Hemi Challenge win

Second-generation racer James Daniels drove his Hemi-powered Dodge Dart to a third-straight win in the prestigious Mopar Hemi Challenge event at Indy.
31 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Hemi Challenge
James Daniels won his first Dodge Hemi Challenge title at the age of 20 in 2016 and three years later he still hasn’t lost a round at the prestigious event. Daniels ran his win streak to three when he stopped low qualifier Gary Wolkwitz in a final…
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Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Friday Notebook

After two days of Sportsman action, the cars of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will take center stage today for one qualifying pass to kick off their weekends at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the final event of the regular season. Stay tuned to our notebook for news, notes, quotes, features, and photos.
31 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Indy
Preview | Features | Results | Photos QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS…
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Al-Anabi Performance named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod series race at Indy

Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
31 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Al-Anabi Performance has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. It is…
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50 Years of Wally trophies

This weekend’s 64th running of the 2018 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will also mark perhaps an even more important milestone as it will be the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the now-iconic Wally winner’s trophy.
31 Aug 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Wally
This weekend’s 64th running of the 2018 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals will also mark perhaps an even more important milestone as it will be the 50th anniversary of the first presentation of the now-iconic Wally winner’s trophy. NHRA…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1978 U.S. 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 1978 U.S. Nationals
31 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
FBF
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 1978 U.S. Nationals The event is well known for the iconic “…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 18)

NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
30 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
ND cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 18th issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to our coverage from the Brainerd…
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Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Force, Gray, Krawiec, and Smith favored at Indy

NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster picks Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Tanner Gray, Eddie Krawiec, and Rickie Smith as the pre-race favorites for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
No drag racing career is complete without a win at the “Big Go”, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. It’s not only NHRA’s oldest, richest, and most prestigious event, but it also marks the end of the regular season, which makes it even more…
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Defending Indy Pro Stock champ Skillman eager to finish 2018 strong

Defending Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Pro Stock champ Drew Skillman admits it's been a tough season, but he'd love to finish strong, beginning in Indy.
29 Aug 2018
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Drew Skillman
Returning to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, the site of this weekend’s 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, a number of memories come flooding back for Drew Skillman. Before last year, they were about growing up less than an hour…
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Behind the Numbers: Who boasts the best shot at making the Countdown to the Championship?

More than 20 racers chase 12 Countdown to the Championship spots at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals beginning August 30. Some of them hold a better shot at making the dance than others.
29 Aug 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Scott Palmer
There are 12 Countdown to the Championship spots available over the four Mello Yello categories and 25 racers competing for them…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Preview

29 Aug 2018
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WFO
WFO gets ready for Indy with "Fast Jack" Beckman, Darrell Gwynn, Mark Pawuk, Chip Ellis, Gary Pritchett, Chris Marshall, NHRA National Dragsters Kevin McKenna, Hank Stewart and Brian Massingill from SAM Tech. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe…
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Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley schedule set for 2019 season

NHRA officials have announced the schedule for the 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which again will compete at 10 events.
29 Aug 2018
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Harley
NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 10-race 2019 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which is set to feature NHRA's only nitromethane-powered two-wheeled bikes at some of the most breathtaking racing…
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Indy Funny Car showdown will determine final Countdown to the Championship spots

John Force, Shawn Langdon, and Tim Wilkerson currently own spots 8-10 in the Funny Car Countdown but Bob Tasca III, Cruz Pedregon, and Jonnie Lindberg all still have mathematical chances to unseat them at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson has been in this situation before, needing a strong performance at the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals to secure his spot in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. In fact, it was just a year ago when…
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Baldwin partners with Raybestos Powertrain and McLeod Racing for U.S. Nationals

Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing.
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Krista Baldwin
Krista Baldwin will be competing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with McLeod Racing and will be re-introducing Raybestos Powertrain back to the sport of drag racing. Baldwin will run the A/Fuel entry of Anthony Dicero and will share an…
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DSR celebrates ongoing Riley Children’s Foundation partnership during NHRA U.S. Nationals

Before Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals, the team will be raising funds for Indianapolis-based Riley Hospital for Children.
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
Before Indianapolis-based Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) takes to the track for the 64th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend, the winningest team in NHRA history will have already achieved a major victory – raising funds for Indy’s own Riley…
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Record-tying 30-car field set to battle for NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge title

A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Hemi Challenge
A record-tying 30 drivers from 17 states will gather at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis Aug. 30-31 to fight it out in the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, held during the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals. The victor’s Wally trophy will have even more of a “…
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Chevrolet renews agreement as Official Truck of NHRA

Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.” Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Chevy
Chevrolet has renewed its longstanding relationship as the “Official Truck of NHRA.”  Since 2014, Chevrolet has provided the Silverado trucks and Suburban vehicles utilized by the Safety Safari presented by AAA that are necessary at each of…
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N3 Boatworks to sponsor Gary Pritchett in Indy Top Alcohol Funny Car debut

Gary Pritchett will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with primary sponsorship from Indianapolis-based N3 Boatworks.
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Gary Pritchett
Gary Pritchett, who is best known for his successful seven-year career as the clutch specialist on Steve Torrence’s Capco Contractors Top Fuel dragster, will pilot Jonnie Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S…
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Coughlin Jr. peaking at the perfect time as sport's biggest race looms

Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com McPhillips Racing team are roaring into the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a two-race winning streak that certainly makes them a "Big Go" favorite.
28 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Troy Coughlin
One day after clinching the North Central Regional Top Alcohol Dragster championship, Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com McPhillips Racing team are roaring into the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a two-race winning streak that…
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Portland takes team title, four heading to Summit National Championship

Portland International Raceway captured the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Final Team Championship along with four racers that punched their tickets to the Summit National Championship in winning Saturday’s Race of Champions.
28 Aug 2018
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Summit
BOISE, Idaho – Portland International Raceway captured the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Final Team Championship along with four racers that punched their tickets to the Summit National Championship in winning Saturday’s Race of…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle shake-up: Gladstone joins Liberty team

In a surprising move, Joey Gladstone leaves the Underdahl/Stoffer team and will join Team Liberty Racing. Former rookie of the year Cory Reed will sit out the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
28 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
gladstone
After a frustrating start to the 2018 season, Joey Gladstone has announced that he has joined Team Liberty Racing for the remainder of the 2018 season. Gladstone will be riding team owner Cory Reed’s Buell V-twin while Reed waits for his new bike to…
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Ellis returns aboard Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson

Popular Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chip Ellis will make his 2018 season debut at Indy aboard a Vance & Hines factory Harley-Davidson; Nitro Harley rider Doug Vancil will serve as crew chief.
28 Aug 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
ellis
The Vance & Hines factory Harley-Davidson team will expand to three riders at the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with the addition of seven-time NHRA national event winner, Chip Ellis, who will join current championship contenders…
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Trio of Top Fuel racers battling for final Countdown to the Championship positions

Just nine points separate Scott Palmer, Mike Salinas and RIchie Crampton as the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals begin at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Those points could prove the difference between making the Countdown to the Championship and not, making the final race of the regular season all the more enticing.
27 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Scott Palmer
Just nine points separate Scott Palmer, Mike Salinas and Richie Crampton, three standout Top Fuel drivers competing for what could possibly be the final two spots in the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. With the final regular…
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Inaugural Pro Stock winner McCandless reflects on Indy history, Hemi Challenge

Veteran racer Herb McCandless joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. 
27 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Veteran racer Herb McCandless joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. …
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Blake Alexander to drive LoCo Cookers Top Fuel Dragster at U.S. Nationals

Two-time Top Fuel Dragster winner Blake Alexander to pilot the LoCo Cookers Top Fuel Dragsters for Bob Vandergriff Racing at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
27 Aug 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Blake Alexander
Blake Alexander will don the LoCo Cookers colors at his seventh event of the season when he pilots the Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel Dragster at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The two-time winner boasts four final-round…
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Gary Pritchett prepares to drive Lindberg's Top Alcohol Funny Car at U.S. Nationals

Gary Pritchett, clutch specialist on Steve Torrence's Top Fuel dragster and husband of Leah Pritchett, is preparing to drive the Top Alcohol Funny Car owned by Funny Car driver Jonnie Lindberg at the 2018 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
27 Aug 2018
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NHRA Today™
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Special Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition passes scheduled for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

For the first time, Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars will be making an appearance at an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event as part of the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
27 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Stock
For the first time, Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars will be making an appearance at an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event as part of the 64th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Mountain motor drivers from around the country will…
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Justin Ashley Racing will debut at Indy with new sponsor

Justin Ashley Racing will hit the track for its first official race at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and will be introducing its new primary sponsor, 1800CASHOUT, Inc.
27 Aug 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Justin Ashley
Justin Ashley Racing, which recently announced it had acquired a complete A/Fuel Dragster operation to compete in the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class, will hit the track for its first official race at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.…
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