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Bob Tasca III talks season goals, new Ford Mustang Funny Car body

Bob Tasca III joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Park Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss his goals for the season, the new Ford Mustang Funny Car body coming in 2019, and more.
26 Apr 2018
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NHRA Today Roundtable: NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

NHRA on FOX broadcasters Tony Pedregon and Dave Rieff along with Indy bureau chief John Kernan joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's to preview the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
26 Apr 2018
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 59 No. 9)

NHRA National Dragster’s ninth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
26 Apr 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
NHRA National Dragster’s ninth issue of 2018, featuring coverage of the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. In addition to results from the first…
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Jim Whiteley ready for NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals after big win in Houston

Months of work and off-season testing paid off in a major way for Jim Whiteley last weekend and the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service veteran is hoping to parlay that into more success this weekend.
26 Apr 2018
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Jim Whiteley
Months of work and off-season testing paid off in a major way for Jim Whiteley last weekend and the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service veteran is hoping to parlay that into more success this weekend.…
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Brittany Force talks about her Houston win ahead of NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Defending Mello Yello NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss her recent NHRA SpringNationals win and preview the upcoming four-wide event in Charlotte.
26 Apr 2018
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Tonglet ready to get back on track in return to Charlotte

Back with the team he enjoyed so much success with during the 2017 season, LE Tonglet is looking forward to putting on another show at this weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
26 Apr 2018
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LE Tonglet
Back with the team he enjoyed so much success with during the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, LE Tonglet is looking forward to putting on another show at this weekend’s NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
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Newest Pro Stock winner Hartford recounts breakthrough victory in Houston

NHRA SpringNationals Pro Stock champ Matt Hartford joined NHRA’s Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to talk about his breakthrough win at Royal Purple Raceway. Hartford is just the 66th driver to win in the class.
26 Apr 2018
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Al-Anabi Performance named presenting sponsor for Pro Mod racing in Charlotte

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 the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide National
26 Apr 2018
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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 the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, which takes place April 27-29 at zMAX…
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Dodge Hemi Challenge will celebrate 50th anniversary of Mopar-powered Super Stockers

The Dodge brand has announced title sponsorship of the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, returning the fan-favorite event to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the 18th consecutive year. It will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mopar-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Super Stock cars that compete in the event.
26 Apr 2018
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Hemi Challenge
The Dodge brand has announced title sponsorship of the NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, returning the fan-favorite event to the prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the 18th consecutive year. The 2018 NHRA Dodge Hemi Challenge, scheduled…
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Tricky Tipster picks Torrence, Todd, Anderson, Krawiec and Smith as Charlotte favorites

Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, Eddie Krawiec and Rickie Smith have the best chance of winning the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte according to Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds.
25 Apr 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
Following back-to-back wins for J.R. Todd, an upset win for Matt Hartford and Brittany Force's first win of the season, Tricky Tipster has set the line for the second four-wide event of the season. The favorites at NHRA's first stop at zMAX Dragway…
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Behind the Numbers: Consistency has Todd off to the races

J.R. Todd has the best reaction time average in the Funny Car class and one of the most consistent cars. That combination has helped him to a great start in his second season behind the wheel of the DHL Toyota Camry.
25 Apr 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
J.R. Todd
Earning two wins in five races means something beyond the 100 points awarded to the racer that hoists the Wally in the winner’s circle. Wins are something of a status symbol in NHRA Drag Racing, something to point to as the season chugs to its…
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WFO Radio NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition

25 Apr 2018
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WFO
NHRA SpringNationals Winners Edition featuring Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, Matt Hartford, Doug Vancil, and Jim Whiteley.  Brian Massingill from SAMTech.edu previews the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte. NHRA's Alan Reinhart and host…
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zMAX Dragway: Ten Years of Thrills

ZMAX Dragway, home of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as the NHRA Carolina Nationals in the fall, turns 10 years old this May. Here’s a timeline of significant events at the famed facility.
25 Apr 2018
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Charlotte
ZMAX Dragway, home of the upcoming NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals as well as the NHRA Carolina Nationals in the fall, turns 10 years old this May. Here’s a timeline of significant events at the famed facility. Groundbreaking,…
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Vandergriff, Baldwin team up for the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals

Jordan Vandergriff and Krista Baldwin will compete as teammates under the Bob Vandergriff Driver Development program in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals
25 Apr 2018
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BVR
Jordan Vandergriff and Krista Baldwin will compete as teammates under the Bob Vandergriff Driver Development program in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the NGK Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals. Anthony Dicero, team owner, will continue the crew…
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Beckman looking for second win of 2018 at NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

A strong start to Jack Beckman’s 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season includes the former Funny Car world champion winning in Gainesville, a runner-up at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, a No. 1 qualifier and the points lead through five events.
25 Apr 2018
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Jack Beckman
A strong start to Jack Beckman’s 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season includes the former Funny Car world champion winning in Gainesville, a runner-up at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, a No. 1 qualifier and the points lead through five…
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The Sports Report: A near miss and a father-son final

Brenda Grubbs just missed a chance to become NHRA’s first female double winner, and the Collier family scored big at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway
25 Apr 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
grubbs
So far, there have been 24 drivers to double-up at an NHRA national event but surprisingly, none of them have been females. Mia Tedecso, Michelle Furr, Lauren Freer, and Brina Splingaire have come close, but that is one of the few barriers in NHRA…
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Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA SpringNationals

NHRA’s Lewis Bloom interviewed the winning crew chiefs from the NHRA SpringNationals: Eddie Guarnaccia (ProStock), Alan Johnson (Top Fuel), and Todd Smith Jon Oberhofer (Funny Car), who discuss the stories behind their success at Royal Purple Raceway.
24 Apr 2018
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Torrence looking for more four-wide success heading to Charlotte

Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier this month.
24 Apr 2018
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Steve Torrence
Not only is Steve Torrence the defending event winner at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals event, which returns this weekend to zMAX Dragway, but the Top Fuel standout also won the inaugural four-wide racing event in Las Vegas earlier…
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Tonglet returns to White Alligator Racing with Savoie

LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing with Jerry Savoie beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
24 Apr 2018
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LE Tonglet
LE Tonglet, the 2010 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, will return to White Alligator Racing beginning with this weekend's NKG Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.   Tonglet, of Metairie, La., will race the KPK/Nitrofish…
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Kalitta Motorsports welcomes NASCAR stars to Charlotte SealMaster Track Walk

Kalitta Motorsports and driver Richie Crampton are will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers will join Crampton in participating in the SealMaster Track Walk prior to the beginning of the NHRA race action. 
24 Apr 2018
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track walk
Kalitta Motorsports and former NHRA Rookie of the Year Richie Crampton will welcome NASCAR Camping World Truck Seriesand ThorSport Racing drivers Matt Crafton and Myatt Snider to the NGK Spark Plugs  NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The drivers…
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Fast Five: NHRA SpringNationals

NHRA’s Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom pick their top five moments from the NHRA SpringNationals from Royal Purple Raceway just outside Houston.
23 Apr 2018
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Mid America Dragway joins NHRA Member Track Network

Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division. 
23 Apr 2018
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Division 5
Mid America Dragway, located in Arkansas City, Kan., has joined NHRA’s Division 5, the West Central Division.  Mid America Dragway reopens with co-owners Jim Maybrier, his son Chris, along with their respective families, taking over…
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Todd can become first to win two Four Wide events in one season

After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX Dragway. 
23 Apr 2018
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J.R. Todd
After putting his name in the record books as the first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car driver to win a four-wide event in Las Vegas, J.R. Todd now has a chance for another historic first heading to the “Bellagio of dragstrips,” zMAX…
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Force, Todd, Hartford collect meaningful victories at NHRA SpringNationals

Brittany Force, J.R. Todd, and Matt Hartford claimed victories in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively during the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Force won for the first time since her accident in Pomona while Todd remained perfect with his fourth Funny Car final. Hartford joined an exclusive club when he became just the 66th winner in the history of Pro Stock.
22 Apr 2018
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Event winners Brittany Force, Matt Hartford, and J.R. Todd celebrate their big wins 4
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NHRA SpringNationals Sunday Notebook

22 Apr 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Houston
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Whiteley victorious at SpringNationals

Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
22 Apr 2018
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Jim Whiteley drove to victory on Sunday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Tige Boats, is…
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Koy Collier defeats his dad in Super Gas final at NHRA SpringNationals

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle.
22 Apr 2018
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Houston
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series came to town this past weekend at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Brenda Grubbs, Tim Snively, Lyndon Rutland, and Koy Collier celebrated with their teams in winner’s circle. Grubbs, Magnolia…
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Gonzalez secures No. 1 qualifying position at NHRA SpringNationals

Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
21 Apr 2018
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Pro Mod
Jose Gonzalez secured the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented…
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Pritchett, Hight take No. 1 spots with late Houston heroics; Anderson holds PS lead

After two days of qualifying, Leah Pritchett, Robert Hight, and Greg Anderson emerged as the professional low qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock, respectively at the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
21 Apr 2018
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Leah Pritchett
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NHRA SpringNationals Saturday Notebook

21 Apr 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Houston
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