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Richmond Sunday photo gallery

Photo highlights from final day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
19 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Photo Gallery
Photo highlights from final day of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Raceday started out with the popular on-stage segment in which lead announcer Alan Reinhart interviews select drivers. Homestate Funny Car…
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Atlanta ‘reality check’ gives Terry McMillen Richmond raceday incentive

Terry McMillen may never have a bigger high than winning the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals last season, but a win this weekend at the Virginia NHRA Nationals would taste especially sweet after failing to qualify two weeks ago in Atlanta, his first DNQ in nearly 60 events.
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Terry McMillen
Terry McMillen may never have a bigger high than winning the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals last season, but a win this weekend at the Virginia NHRA Nationals would taste especially sweet after failing to qualify two weeks ago in…
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Caruso, Drew shine at Norwalk Cavalcade of Stars event

Camrie Caruso and Ray Drew won in the Alcohol classes to lead the list of champions at the 13th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser at Summit Motorsports Park.
18 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Norwalk
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 13th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Camrie Caruso, Fairport, N.Y., 5.…
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Michele Costa loses a wheel during Super Comp eliminations at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Super Comp racer Michele Costa lost a wheel while racing Sherman Adcock Jr. during eliminations at the Virginia NHRA Nationals but safely came to a stop halfway down the drag strip.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Michele Costa
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Super Comp eliminations took a wild turn at the Virginia NHRA Nationals when Michele Costa broke an axle on her dragster and lost a wheel midway down the…
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Clay Millican, John Force, Jason Line, Andrew Hines secure poles at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Clay Millican (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), Jason Line (Pro Stock), Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) earned No. 1 qualifiers at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Clay Millican
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Clay Millican and Mike Kloeber are No. 1 for the first time in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing competition. The reunited driver/tuner duo enjoyed plenty of success…
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Richmond Funny Car results: Q4

Atlanta winner Ron Capps showed he’s ready for a second straight win by posting the best time of the final qualifying session, a 3.953, his third three-second pass in four attempts.
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Atlanta winner Ron Capps showed he’s ready for a second straight win by posting the best time of the final qualifying session, a 3.953, his third three-second pass in four attempts. J.R. Todd (3.961), qualifying leader John Force (3.978), and…
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Richmond Top Fuel results: Q4

Steve Torrence made the best run for the second straight session, a 3.791 that accompanied earlier passes of 3.773, 3.824, and 3.873, setting himself up as a Sunday favorite. Clay Millican stayed No. 1 with his Friday 3.74.
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence made the best run for the second straight session, a 3.791 that accompanied earlier passes of 3.773, 3.824, and 3.873, setting himself up as a Sunday favorite. Clay Millican stayed No. 1 with his Friday 3.74 and ran 3.820 in the…
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Richmond Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q4

Jianna Salinas qualified for her first Pro Stock Motorcycle race, while Andrew Hines secured pole position at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jianna Salinas
Jianna Salinas qualified for her first Pro Stock Motorcycle race in the No. 16 position and will race No. 1 qualifier Andrew Hines in the first round at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Salinas qualified with a 7.338-second pass, while Hines rode to a 6…
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Richmond Pro Stock results: Q4

Fernando Cuadra Jr. qualified for his first Pro Stock race at the Virginia NHRA Nationals while Jason Line captured the pole for the first time in 2019.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Fernando Cuadra Jr.
Fernando Cuadra Jr. qualified for his first Pro Stock race on the back of the 6.841-second pass he made in the fourth and final qualifying session. He qualified in the No. 15 position and will race Deric Kramer in the first round at the Virginia…
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Richmond Saturday photo gallery

Photo highlights from Day 2 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
18 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Photo Gallery
Photo highlights from Day 2 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Virginia fans have returned in large numbers to their state’s signature drag race and flooded the pits to meet the stars of the sport…
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Testing makes perfect for Matt and Angie Smith 

Matt Smith Racing found immediate gains at Virginia NHRA Nationals after testing
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Feature
Matt Smith
The Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals did not go well for Matt Smith Racing. The three bikes fielded by the team, ridden by Matt Smith, Angie Smith and Scotty Pollacheck, qualified between eighth and 14th. That’s not typical performance for the…
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Richmond Funny Car results: Q3

The hot weather and hot track affected the Funny Cars as much as it did their longer-wheelbase Top Fuel brethren, as none of the floppers could run in the threes, with Tommy Johnson Jr.’s 4.029 being the best of the pack.
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Tommy Johnson Jr.
The hot weather and hot track affected the Funny Cars as much as it did their longer-wheelbase Top Fuel brethren, as none of the floppers could run in the threes, with Tommy Johnson Jr.’s 4.029 being the best of the pack. Johnson, whose Friday 3.…
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Richmond Top Fuel results: Q3

Racing on the hottest track temperature seen all season, the Top Fuelers struggled in Q3 but reigning world champ Steve Torrence still put up a respectable 3.82 pass to lead the way.
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Racing on the hottest track temperature seen all season, the Top Fuelers struggled in Q3 but reigning world champ Steve Torrence still put up a respectable 3.82 pass to lead the way. Torrence, winner of the last two races on the schedule, exactly…
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Richmond Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q3

The Vance & Hines Harley-Davidsons lead the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Virginia NHRA Nationals following three qualifying sessions.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Welcome to Harleywood. Andrew Hines leads Pro Stock Motorcycle through three qualifying sessions with a 6.812-second elapsed time after running his best 60-foot time in the last three years (1.045). He was followed by teammates Eddie Krawiec (6.822…
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Richmond Pro Stock results: Q3

Jason Line remained the No. 1 qualifier, but Deric Kramer ran the best time in the third Pro Stock qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals in his American Ethanol Chevy Camaro.
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Deric Kramer
The track got hotter, but that didn’t stop Pro Stock teams from improving their performance in the third qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Jason Line remained the No. 1 qualifier (and did not improve with a 6.57-second hit), but he…
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The education of Terry Haddock continues, giving and getting lessons

Terry Haddock has been racing nitro cars or more than 20 years, but even as he continues to teach new drivers who rent his Top Fuel dragster, he admits he’s still learning, too.
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Terry Haddock
Terry Haddock has been racing nitro cars or more than 20 years, but even as he continues to teach new drivers who rent his Top Fuel dragster, he admits he’s still learning, too. This year’s “student” is Cameron Ferre, a former Jr. Dragster and…
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Clay Millican and team continue to take the strategic approach to Top Fuel battle

After breaking the 11-year-old track record on their first run Friday, Clay Millican and the Parts Plus/Straightline Strategy Group team opted to sit out the evening session, all part of the plan that puts the emphasis on the word "strategy," even if that means passing up a "hero run."
18 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Clay Millican
Clay Millican and crew chief Mike Kloeber dropped a lot of jaws Friday when their Parts Plus/Straightline Strategy Group dragster raced to the No. 1 spot in the heat of the day with a 3.749 that not only broke an 11-year-old track record but that…
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Deric Kramer knows how to prepare in a hurry

Former part-time racer Deric Kramer ready to return to Pro Stock racing in Richmond
18 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Feature
Deric Kramer
Deric Kramer raced part time his entire career before racing almost full time in 2018. He planned to race a part-time schedule and wound up nearly racing full time. That makes the 2019 season his full-time debut in the NHRA Mello…
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Virginia NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

John Force, Clay Millican, Jason Line and Matt Smith lead their respective Mello Yello categories after one day of qualifying at the NHRA Virginia Nationals with two more sessions scheduled Saturday.
18 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Richmond
K.B. Racing highlighted the Pro Stock class' return to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series by taking the top four spots in the qualifying order; at least, for now.    Clay Millican, in his first year reunited with former tuner…
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Richmond Friday photo gallery

Photo highlights from Day 1 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
17 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Photo Gallery
Photo highlights from Day 1 of the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. The Sportsman cars of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series were lined up early eager for their first trips down the Virginia Motorsports…
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John Force, Clay Millican, Jason Line, Matt Smith top Friday qualifying at NHRA Virginia Nationals

Friday qualifying is in the books and John Force (Funny Car), Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are in the lead at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
17 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
John Force
John Force wheeled his Peak Chevrolet Funny Car to the head of the field during Friday qualifying at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. The 16-time champion, running Herculiner colors at Virginia Motorsports Park, ran a track-record 3.899-second pass at…
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Richmond Top Fuel results: Q2

No one could better Clay Millican’s opening lap of 3.749, but Mike Salinas came closest, cranking off a 3.754 in the Scrappers Racing entry for the best run of Q2.
17 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Mike Salinas
No one could better Clay Millican’s opening lap of 3.749, but Mike Salinas, who had to skip the most recent event, in Atlanta, to attend to business matters, showed no ill effects of the break, cranking off a 3.754 in the Scrappers Racing entry for…
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Richmond Funny Car results: Q2

John Force picked up nearly a tenth of a second over his opening lap of 3.97 and recorded Virginia Motorsports Park’s first 3.80-second Funny Car pass, a 3.899, and is now halfway to what would be his sport-leading 157th low qualifying effort
17 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
John Force
John Force picked up nearly a tenth of a second over his opening lap of 3.97 and recorded Virginia Motorsports Park’s first 3.80-second Funny Car pass, a 3.899, and is now halfway to what would be his sport-leading 157th low qualifying effort…
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Richmond Pro Stock results: Q2

Jason Line holds the provisional Pro Stock pole at the Virginia NHRA Nationals after two terrific passes.
17 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jason Line
K.B Racing tightened its grip on Pro Stock during the second qualifying session. Jason Line ripped the early part of the track at Virginia Motorsports Park and continued to make great power all the way down the strip. His 6.563 earned him another…
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Richmond Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Q2

Matt Smith secured the provisional pole at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and took all six bonus points in Pro Stock Motorcycle along the way.
17 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Matt Smith
Matt Smith earned the provisional Pro Stock Motorcycle pole with a 6.844-second pass on his Denso Spark Plugs EBR. He’s .006-second quicker than Eddie Krawiec at the end of the first day of qualifying at the Virginia NHRA Nationals and scored all…
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Randy Eakins' Factory Stock Mustang hits the wall at Virginia NHRA Nationals

Randy Eakins hit the wall in his SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Mustang during qualifying at the Virginia NHRA Nationals.
17 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Randy Eakins
SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown qualifying took a wild turn Friday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. Randy Eakins smacked the wall in his Mustang after crossing the finish line alongside Jesse Alexandria, sending his hot rod spinning and…
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Joey Gladstone and Cory Reed's race to 60-foot perfection

Joey Gladstone and Cory Reed are ahead of the curve when it comes to the race to 60-feet in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
17 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Feature
Joey Gladstone
Joey Gladstone put a new wheelie bar on his EBR-bodied Pro Stock Motorcycle ahead of the first qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. The early returns? Not bad. He ran 6.967-seconds to the quarter mile, .002-seconds quicker than…
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Richmond Top Fuel results: Q1

Clay Millican, still looking for his first win with new crew chief Mike Kloeber, took the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel after the opening qualifying session with a 3.749 to lead a strong opening stanza
17 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Clay Millican
Clay Millican, still looking for his first win with new crew chief Mike Kloeber, took the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel after the opening qualifying session with a 3.749 to lead a strong opening stanza. Leah Pritchett sits second but a half-tenth back…
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Richmond Funny Car results: Q1

Ron Capps and crew chief Rahn Tobler, hot off of their win two weeks ago in Atlanta, kept that winning NAPA Brakes livery past its one-race special-edition  expiration plan and blasted down the warm track to a 3.927 to lead the field after Q1.
17 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps and crew chief Rahn Tobler, hot off of their win two weeks ago in Atlanta, kept that winning NAPA Brakes livery past its one-race special-edition  expiration plan and blasted down the warm track to a 3.927 to lead the field after Q1…
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Richmond Pro Stock results: Q1

Jason Line leads the Pro Stock field at the NHRA Virginia Nationals after the first qualifying session at Virginia Motorsports Park.
17 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jason Line
Jason Line made a great hit to the 60-foot block (.975-second) and carried that through to the quarter mile to lead the first Pro Stock qualifying session. His 6.576-second lap bested teammate Bo Butner by .004-second in a K.B. Racing-dominated top…
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