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NHRA legend Don Prudhomme reflects on, reminisces about U.S. Nationals history

Don “the Snake” Prudhomme joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. 
24 Aug 2017
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Don “the Snake” Prudhomme joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to discuss the upcoming Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.  Prudhomme talked about his first trip to Indy, a race…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals preview

NHRA's John Kernan, Lewis Bloom, and Amanda Busick preview this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
17 Aug 2017
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Line geared up for "home" race this weekend at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock champion Jason Line joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about a number of subjects including this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
15 Aug 2017
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Reigning NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock champion Jason Line joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about a number of subjects including this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA…
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After successful Western Swing, “Prock Rocket” aims for new heights at Brainerd

Robert Hight's Auto Club team is basking in the success of a very successful Western Swing during which the team piled up two wins and a new national speed record. Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan stopped by the John Force Racing shop to check in with crew chief Jimmy Prock about the road ahead.
14 Aug 2017
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Gary Pritchett has some nitro-driving dreams of his own

Gary Pritchett loves doing the clutch on the Capco Contractors dragster, but he also has dreams of one day contending for a championship as a Funny Car driver. He took a step in that direction recently behind the wheel of Jonnie Lindberg's Alcohol Funny Car in Indy.
14 Aug 2017
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Gary Pritchett and his wife, Leah, are both in the hunt for a 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship, she as the driver of the Papa John’s dragster and he as the clutch man for Steve Torrence's dragster, but they both took…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Western Swing review

With the Western Swing now in the rear-view mirror, John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to look back at the past three events and the Road to the Countdown ahead.
09 Aug 2017
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NHRA Today: Five-time Jr. Dragster Conference Finals champ Cade Poe

Cade Poe joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his ongoing successful career in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League that includes an unprecedented five wins in the prestigious Conference Finals events.
08 Aug 2017
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Cade Poe joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the NHRA Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his ongoing successful career in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League. Fifteen-year-old Poe is a resident of Los Alamitos, Calif…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Northwest Nationals preview

NHRA on FOX host Dave Rieff joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for this week’s roundtable. 
03 Aug 2017
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NHRA on FOX host Dave Rieff joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for this week’s roundtable.  The duo took a quick look at some of the highlights from last weekend’s exciting…
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NHRA Today: Todd talks first Funny Car win

J.R. Todd joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first ever Funny Car win at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
03 Aug 2017
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J.R. Todd joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first ever Funny Car win at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Todd is the 91st driver to win a race in Funny Car and just…
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New video playlist: Walk 1,000 Feet

The Walk 1,000 feet feature has become a popular segment on the NHRA on FOX shows as Amanda Busick walks the track with stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and asks them a variety of questions. We’ve put together a playlist of the walks for your enjoyment.
02 Aug 2017
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The Walk 1,000 feet feature has become a popular segment on the NHRA on FOX shows as Amanda Busick walks the track with stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and asks them a variety of questions. We’ve put together a playlist of the…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals preview

John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
27 Jul 2017
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Austin Coil talks about life off the tour, today's tuners, Western Swing

Hall of fame nitro crew chief Austin Coil joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his life after drag racing, and his take on today's crew chiefs. 
20 Jul 2017
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Austin Coil joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his life after drag racing.  Coil is considered by many to be the greatest nitro tuners of all time. Over his long…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals preview

From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick, and John Kernan preview this weekend’s Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver.
19 Jul 2017
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From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, Lewis Bloom, Amanda Busick, and John Kernan preview this weekend’s Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver. Top crew chiefs from the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series talk about tuning…
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Fletcher discusses 100-win milestone victory, rigors of Sportsman racing

Dan Fletcher joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his 100th career win, recorded recently at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals held outside Chicago. 
18 Jul 2017
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Dan Fletcher joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his 100th career win, recorded recently at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals held outside Chicago. …
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Tobler reaches 60th win milestone with Chicago Funny Car victory

Ron Capps’ Funny Car victory at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals was an emotional win and a tribute to Don Schumacher Racing benefactor Terry Chandler, who passed away just before the event, but it also was a milestone triumph for crew chief Rahn Tobler, who collected his 60th victory
17 Jul 2017
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Ron Capps’ Funny Car victory at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters was an emotional win and a tribute to Don Schumacher Racing benefactor Terry Chandler, who passed away just before the event, but it also was a…
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How the Chi-Town Hustler helped Steve Torrence win Top Fuel in Chicago

Steve Torrence’s big win at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters in Chicago may not have happened without an unwitting assist from an exhibition pass from the Chi-Town Hustler nostalgia Funny Car.
13 Jul 2017
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Steve Torrence’s big win at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters in Chicago may not have happened without an unwitting assist from an exhibition pass from the Chi-Town Hustler nostalgia Funny Car. Assistant…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Johnson to race at 400th career event

All of the skeletons come out of the closet as the one and only Steve Johnson talks about this weekend’s Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters, where he will compete at his 400th NHRA event. He joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's to talk about his career.
06 Jul 2017
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Steve Johnson will reach an impressive accomplishment at this weekend’s 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters at Route 66 Raceway, as the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran will compete at his 400th NHRA event…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals preview

In this week’s Roundtable from the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, Lewis Bloom and John Kernan get you ready for this weekend’s Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals outside of Chicago.
05 Jul 2017
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In this week’s Roundtable from the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, Lewis Bloom and John Kernan get you ready for this weekend’s Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by K&N Filters outside of Chicago.
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WFO Radio's Joe Castello shares his wide-open love of the sport with listeners

WFO Radio’s Joe Castello joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his popular podcast and his career as one of NHRA's national event announcers.
05 Jul 2017
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WFO Radio’s Joe Castello joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his popular podcast and his career as one of NHRA's national event…
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John Force skips vacation to test

16-time Funny Car champion John Force is not happy with his recent results, so last week he spent time testing some new parts and pieces at Lucas Oil Raceway in hopes of rounding the corner, performance-wise.  Indy bureau chief John Kernan reports.
04 Jul 2017
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John Force drove the PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro tuned by crew chief Mike Neff and co-crew chief Jon Schaffer at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on Thursday, making four solid, straight passes with good performance. “With my…
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Next-gen Force driver Austin Prock gets seat time in Alcohol Dragster

Austin Prock, the son of John Force Racing crew chief Jimmy Prock, has been busy building an Alcohol Funny Car with an eye on making his competitive debut next season. In the meantime, he also decided it was a good idea to get some seat time in an Alcohol Dragster
30 Jun 2017
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John Force Racing development driver Austin Prock, son of JFR crew chief Jimmy Prock, got some seat time in a Top Alcohol Dragster owned by Anthony Dicero during a team test session recently in Indianapolis. “We got an opportunity to get him some…
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Ashley adds a Top Fuel license to his amazing rookie season

Newly licensed Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his young career in NHRA Drag Racing. 
30 Jun 2017
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Newly licensed Top Fuel driver Justin Ashley joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his young career in NHRA Drag Racing.  Ashley, the son of former Pro Mod and Funny…
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Matusek discusses Norwalk accident, 2017 season, first victory

Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent crash at Summit Motorsports Park and his win earlier this year at Royal Purple Raceway.
29 Jun 2017
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Pro Mod racer Steve Matusek joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent crash at Summit Motorsports Park and his win earlier this year at Royal Purple Raceway. …
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NHRA Today Roundtable: 12 Down, 12 To The Crown

As teams catch their breath after four back-to-back races, what have we learned halfway into the 2017 Mello Yello NHRA season? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's.
29 Jun 2017
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As teams catch their breath after four back-to-back races, what have we learned halfway into the 2017 Mello Yello NHRA season? John Kernan joins Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's with an update from the…
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'Papa John' gunning for Pritchett in third round of Charity Challenge

Round three of the Charity Challenge, a "grudge race" between "Papa John" Schnatter and Don Schumacher Racing’s Leah Pritchett, who drives the Papa John's Pizza Top Fuel dragster, is scheduled for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by K&N, and "Papa John" has been working hard preparing for the bout.
29 Jun 2017
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Round three of the Charity Challenge, a "grudge race" between "Papa John" Schnatter and Don Schumacher Racing’s Top Fuel Leah Pritchett, who drives the Papa John's Pizza Top Fuel dragster, is scheduled for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 NHRA…
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No rest for Norwalk victors; Chicago next on Capco team’s radar

Two days after taking the Top Fuel title in Norwalk, Steve Torrence’s crew was hard at work back at the shop getting ready for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 Nationals. Indianapolis bureau chief John Kernan stopped by the Torrence shop to find out what’s involved.
27 Jun 2017
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Two days after beating Doug Kalitta in the Top Fuel final at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Steve Torrence’s crew was hard at work back at the shop getting ready for the Fallen Patriots Route 66 Nationals. Indianapolis bureau…
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NHRA Today roundtable: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals preview

Indy bureau chief John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
22 Jun 2017
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Indy bureau chief John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk about this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
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Packed fields, jets, and fireworks all part of the show at Norwalk event

With the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals coming to his track this weekend, Bill Bader Jr. talks about the popular event and its many traditions.
22 Jun 2017
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With the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals coming to his track this weekend, Bill Bader Jr. talks about the event and its many traditions. Bader Jr. joined Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio via Skype delivered by Papa John’s to talk…
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Millican discusses breakthrough Top Fuel win, reaction from community

Clay Millican joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first ever win racing in Top Fuel this past weekend at Bristol Dragway. 
22 Jun 2017
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Clay Millican joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first ever win racing in Top Fuel this past weekend at Bristol Dragway.  Millican’s win came on Father’s Day,…
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New car for Capps at Bristol turned out to be the right choice

Ron Capps' Bristol victory came only after crew chief Rahn Tobler changed cars prior to Saturday qualifying. Indy bureau chief John Kernan talked to Tobler about the decision to bring out a new car in the middle of a race weekend.
22 Jun 2017
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Ron Capps has had perhaps the most reliable car this season.  Prior to Bristol his NAPA Funny Car had raced to four wins on the season, but Friday at Thunder Valley the car appeared to be on its last legs.  t looked tired, so crew chief…
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