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Larson, Vandeventer star at Brainerd International Raceway Thunder at the Lakes

Brett Speer and Ben Line led the list of winners as Brainerd International Raceway hosted the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division for Thunder at the Lakes.
08 Aug 2017
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Division 5
Preview | Saturday In the final results from Brainerd International Raceway and the Thunder at the Lakes Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series it was Kendra Larson and Jeremiah Vandeventer leading the…
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Foster doubles up in Indy, Tedesco and Wolf take dragster titles

Chris Foster grabbed two NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series trophies this weekend in Top Alcohol Funny Car at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis as racers completed the postponed Lucas Oil Series event from earlier this year along with the weekend’s originally scheduled event.
08 Aug 2017
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Division 3
Preview | Thursday | Friday | Saturday INDIANAPOLIS – Chris Foster grabbed two NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series trophies this weekend in Top…
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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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NHRA Today™
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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Doug Chandler will continue to back 'giving cars' for DSR through 2020

The late Terry Chandler's dream of having a "giving car" in the NHRA Funny Car category will continue through 2020 after her husband, Doug Chandler, agreed to continue her mission and fund two Funny Cars with Don Schumacher Racing.
08 Aug 2017
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Terry Chandler
The late Terry Chandler's dream of having a "giving car" in the NHRA Funny Car category will continue through 2020 after her husband, Doug Chandler, agreed to continue her mission and fund two Funny Cars with Don Schumacher Racing.   The…
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Prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals returns to Indy for drag racing’s biggest event

The World’s Biggest Drag Race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, unleashing the thrilling, 10,000-horsepower action of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing.
08 Aug 2017
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Indy
The World’s Biggest Drag Race returns to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the 63rd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, unleashing the thrilling, 10,000-horsepower action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.…
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Rookie Report Card after Seattle

A look at the stats of the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA Northwest Nationals, race 16 of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
08 Aug 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
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Seattle Rookie Report Card
The field of contenders for the 2017 Auto Club Road to the Future Award got a little bigger in Seattle, where Top Fuel runner Mike Salinas entered his fifth event of the season, making him eligible for the award that recognizes the top rookie…
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Fast Five: NHRA Northwest Nationals

The famed Western Swing wrapped up with another weekend chock-full of great moments during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Dave Rieff took a look at some of the event's most memorable moments.
07 Aug 2017
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Fast Five
The famed Western Swing wrapped up with another weekend chock-full of great moments during the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Dave Rieff took a look at some of the event's most memorable moments.
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Parker, Payne, Hyerstay among champs crowned at Northwest Nationals

Kim Parker, Jay Payne, and Bryan Hyerstay all celebrated in the winner’s circle with their teams following their final-round victories at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle.
07 Aug 2017
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Kim Parker
Kim Parker, Jay Payne, and Bryan Hyerstay all celebrated in the winner’s circle with their teams following their final-round victories at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle. Local Top Alcohol Dragster runner, Parker of…
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Brown, Hight, and Skillman close Western Swing with Seattle victories

Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Drew Skillman closed out the Western Swing with victories at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle.
06 Aug 2017
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Event winners Robert Hight, Antron Brown, and Drew Skillman 4
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Nine more drivers clinch Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship berths

As a result of racing at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, nine more drivers clinched their berths in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.
06 Aug 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Road to the Countdown
clinch
As a result of racing at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, nine more drivers clinched their berths in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Brittany Force, Doug Kalitta, and Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Tommy Johnson Jr…
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Turner wraps up Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title

With three wins and five final-round appearances, Jay Turner claimed the inaugural Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title and was saluted Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the final event of the season for the fuel bikes.
06 Aug 2017
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Jay Turner
With three wins and five final-round appearances, Jay Turner claimed the inaugural Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley title and was saluted Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, the final event of the season for the fuel bikes. The rider locked…
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Brown, Gray, Hight grab Seattle poles

Antron Brown, Tanner Gray, and Robert Hight are the final qualifying leaders at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle. Eliminations begin Sunday at 11 a.m. Pacific.
05 Aug 2017
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Antron Brown
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday Notebook

Antron Brown, Robert Hight, and Drew Skillman close out the Western Swing with Wallys at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
05 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Seattle
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Saturday Notebook

05 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Seattle
Features | Photos | Preview | Results QUALIFYING SESSIONS RECAPS…
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Torrence, Hight, Butner lead after first day of Seattle qualifying

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, and Bo Butner lead qualifying after the first day of action at the NHRA Northwest Nationals,
04 Aug 2017
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Steve Torrence
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NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday Notebook

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight and Bo Butner lead qualifying after the first day of action at the NHRA Northwest Nationals,
04 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Seattle Hero
Features | Photos | Preview | Results QUALIFYING SESSIONS RECAPS…
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On The Road Again, 1970s-style

Today's Western Swing can be a grind on teams, but long tows, little sleep, and lots of racing were the order of the day on the 1970s match race trail.
04 Aug 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Tom McEwen
These days, the Western Swing is a pretty big deal, three weeks on the road with no chance to return to home base to restock and regroup. Two weeks ago I was tasked with creating …
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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 Today™
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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Points leaders are Tricky Tipster's top picks for Seattle

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) are ranked No. 1 in the NHRA National Dragster Tricky Tipster's rankings for the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
03 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Bo Butner
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
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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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NHRA Today™
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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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 16)

NHRA National Dragster’s 16th issue of 2017, featuring Denver coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
03 Aug 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Robert Hight on National Dragster cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 16th issue of 2017, featuring Denver coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. Robert Hight ended the Don Schumacher Racing stranglehold on Funny…
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Campbell enjoying ride as pressure rises in chase for Countdown spot in Funny Car

With just three races before the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, Jim Campbell knows there is pressure. But you can be certain it won’t stop the Funny Car driver from smiling in his pursuit of the final spot in the class.
03 Aug 2017
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Jim Campbell
With just three races before the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, Jim Campbell knows there is pressure. But you can be certain it won’t stop the Funny Car driver from smiling in his pursuit of the 10th and final…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Randy Cruickshank

03 Aug 2017
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Randy Cruickshank, another local who hails from Wheat Ridge, Colo., scored his first national event title in Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs after Bud Preuss fouled in his ’69 Camaro. Cruickshank didn’t leave much room for his opponents with…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Brad Basgall

03 Aug 2017
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Brad Basgall won the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs title with a coasting effort after opponent Jason Covington ran into a mechanical issue in the final. Basgall, who was making his first national event appearance of the season after a pair of…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Street winner Troy Grant

03 Aug 2017
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Another Denver champ who was blessed with a short tow was Super Street champ Troy Grant, of Golden, Colo. Grant’s final-round battle against John Bianco’s ’55 Chevy was a memorable race. Grant left first, .005 to .034, and held on for the win with…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Bradley Johnson

03 Aug 2017
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Former Jr. drag racer BradleyJohnson earned his first national event win in Super Gas after stopping Morgan Minor in the double-breakout final. Johnson, aided by a .009 light, won with a 10.464 to Minor’s 10.432 on the 10.50 index. It was Johnson’s…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Kris Whitfield

03 Aug 2017
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Kris Whitfield pulled off a feat that is even more rare than a double when he won back-to-back Super Comp titles. Making the win even more extraordinary is the fact that Whitfield raced fellow Denver-area resident Gary Wamboldt in both final rounds…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Stock winner Kevin Helms

03 Aug 2017
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With his fourth win of the season, Kevin Helms now enjoys a sizable lead in the battle for what could be his fifth Lucas Oil Series national championship. Helms bagged his second national event title of the season and 26th of his career when he…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner Dan Fletcher

03 Aug 2017
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It took Dan Fletcher nearly eight months to go from 99 wins to 100 but only 14 days to bag No. 101. Returning to the seat of his familiar Peak Camaro, Fletcher picked up the Super Stock win when opponent Justin Jenkins broke out by two-thousandths…
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Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Comp winner David Rampy

03 Aug 2017
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David Rampy hadn’t made the trek to Denver in a decade, but he was able to successfully adapt his Skillman Auto-backed A/EA to the unique track conditions to secure the Comp victory. After a bye run and a couple of foul starts by his opponents,…
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