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NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League celebrates 25th anniversary

The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League is celebrating its 25th anniversary of giving youngsters a start in the sport in a controlled environment. The program was officially launched at the NHRA Summernationals in 1992 and remains the gold standard upon which all youth-oriented racing programs are judged.
11 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JDRL
The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League is celebrating its 25th anniversary of giving youngsters a start in the sport in a controlled environment. The program was officially launched at the NHRA Summernationals in 1992 and remains the gold…
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NHRA Summernationals Sunday Notebook

11 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Summernationals
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Low qualifier Coughlin wins first round of Summernationals Pro Mod action

Troy Coughlin maintained the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and won his opening-round race.
10 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Summernationals
Troy Coughlin maintained the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod Racing, presented by Aquaball, is the sixth of 12…
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Brown, Force, Butner, Tonglet lead pro fields at Summernationals

After four rounds of qualifying, Antron Brown, Courtney Force, Bo Butner, and LE Tonglet are the pro class leaders at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
10 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Funny Car low qualifier Courtney Force 5
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NHRA Summernationals Saturday Notebook

10 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Summernationals
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Coughlin leads Friday Summernationals Pro Mod qualifying

09 Jun 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Troy Coughlin is currently atop the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Summernationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Aquaball, is the sixth of 12 events this season.  Coughlin raced a 5.772-…
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Brown, C. Force, Butner, Tonglet lead Friday fields at NHRA Summernationals

Antron Brown in Top Fuel and Courtney Force in Funny Car both set new track records to lead their fields after Friday's opening qualifying sessions at the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Bo Butner (Pro Stock) and L.E. Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also lead their fields.
09 Jun 2017
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Crew Chief Confidential: NHRA New England Nationals

Rick Jones, crew chief for Erica Enders’ NHRA New England Nationals-winning Pro Stocker, checked in via Skype with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his team’s big weekend. Dickie Venables, crew chief for Funny Car winner Matt Hagan, and Brian Husen for Top Fuel champ Brittany Force, also discussed their victories.
09 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Crew Chief Confidential
Rick Jones, crew chief for Erica Enders’ NHRA New England Nationals-winning Pro Stocker, checked in via Skype with NHRA’s Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his team’s big weekend. Dickie Venables, crew…
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NHRA Today roundtable: NHRA Summernationals preview

John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
09 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
John Kernan joined Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for a preview of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J.
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NHRA Summernationals Friday Notebook

09 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Summernationals
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Summernationals Time Machine, Part 2

09 Jun 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Summernationals
Welcome to Part 2 of our Summernationals Time Machine, looking at some late-1970s pit-area photos from Englishtown, as provided by column reader John Guzevich. Without further ado, let’s head back to E-Town, in 1978 With a trusty Kodak…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online (Vol. 58 No. 12)

NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2017, featuring Topeka and JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
08 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Ron Capps on National Dragster cover
NHRA National Dragster’s 12th issue of 2017, featuring Topeka and JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals coverage and more, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. Reigning Funny Car world champion…
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Brown, Capps, Enders, Tonglet top Tricky Tipster's Englishtown rankings

NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has picked Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) as the odds-on favorites to win this weekend's NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
08 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster Englishtown
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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Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA to honor legends of racing

The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA (June 15-17) is not only a sprawling celebration of automobiles but also pays honor to those who were instrumental in the growth of racing. Event grand marshal Eileen Daniels and all the honorees will be celebrated at an event at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
08 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Eileen Daniels
The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA (June 15-17) is not only a sprawling celebration of automobiles but also pays honor to those who were instrumental in the growth of racing. On Friday, June 16, event grand marshal Eileen Daniels…
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NHRA Today: Mendy Fry previews the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion

March Meet winner Mendy Fry joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, NHRA Motorsports Museum.
08 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
March Meet winner Mendy Fry joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to preview the Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, NHRA Motorsports Museum. Fry won the March…
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Mike Castellana hopes to stay on a roll at NHRA Summernationals

Making one of the biggest changes to his standout Pro Mod career, Mike Castellana wasn’t sure how the adjustment from racing a nitrous car to a supercharger-powered car would go. Through five races, it’s safe to say the transition has been a smooth one.
08 Jun 2017
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Mike Castellana
Making one of the biggest changes to his standout Pro Mod career, Mike Castellana wasn’t sure how the adjustment from racing a nitrous car to a supercharger-powered car would go. Through five races of the 2017 NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag…
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NHRA Today: Brittany Force talks big Epping win, more

Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her NHRA New England Nationals win, her sister Courtney’s crazy weekend, and more.
08 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Brittany Force joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her NHRA New England Nationals win, her sister Courtney’s crazy weekend, and more. Force enjoyed a great outing at the…
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Three-time champ Eddie Krawiec to debut Harley-Davidson Street Rod at NHRA Summernationals

Eddie Krawiec estimates he has made more than 10,000 runs down the dragstrip at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the next one the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion makes will surely be one of the most memorable.
08 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Eddie Krawiec
Eddie Krawiec estimates he has made more than 10,000 runs down the dragstrip at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the next one the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion makes will…
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Vincent Nobile ready to get hot starting at Summernationals

Vincent Nobile wasn’t shy in relaying his thoughts on how his 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has gone this far. But the Pro Stock standout also expects his luck to change in his Mountain View Tire Chevrolet Camaro starting at this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
08 Jun 2017
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Vincent Nobile
Vincent Nobile wasn’t shy in relaying his thoughts on how his 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has gone this far. But the Pro Stock standout also expects his luck to change in his Mountain View Tire Chevrolet Camaro starting at this…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: Epping winners edition

07 Jun 2017
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WFO Radio
Check out the New England Nationals winners and Summernationals preview on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. Brittany Force and Erica Enders stop by WFO after winning at New England Dragway, and Super Gas winner Johnny Labbous Jr. and Top Dragster winner Debby…
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Returning home for Summernationals provides a boost for Brown

The chance to compete at his hometown track never gets old for Antron Brown, a Chesterfield, N.J. native who grew up racing at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the race also seems to invigorate Brown to do something great the rest of the season.
07 Jun 2017
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Antron Brown
The chance to compete at his hometown track never gets old for Antron Brown, a Chesterfield, N.J. native who grew up racing at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the site of this weekend’s 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. But the race also seems to…
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New Harley-Davidson Street Rod drag bikes ready to race at Englishtown

The Harley-Davidson Street Rod will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork at the NHRA Summernationals. 
07 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
The Harley-Davidson Street Rod will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork at the NHRA Summernationals.  The new Street Rod competition…
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AquaBall named presenting sponsor of J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of NHRA Summernationals

AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.
07 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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AquaBall
AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park June 2-4. The event marks the sixth of…
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Pouring it on

John Labbous Jr. wins his fourth Super Gas race of the season to take commanding points lead in his first trip to New England Dragway
07 Jun 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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In 1987, when “Super Steve” Cohen won NHRA’s first Super Comp national championhip, he won so early and so often that he had the title sewn up by mid-July. History might well repeat itself this season thanks to the incredible win streak that John…
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NHRA releases 24-race Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule for 2018 season

NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country.
06 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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MYDRS
(Story updated Jan. 30, 2018, to reflect a schedule change) NHRA announced its 24-race 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, featuring intense racing action at tracks across the country.  Millions of fans will witness…
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Of Bats, Balls and Burnouts

Former NHRA race-team publicist Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts, chronicling his career in sports, marketing, and drag racing.
06 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Bob Wilber joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his new book, Bats, Balls and Burnouts.  Wilber, who for years was a familiar sight in the sport of NHRA…
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Behind the Numbers: Erica Enders' car is finally catching up to her left foot

Erica Enders finally won this weekend, but her reaction times never failed her over the past season and a half of winless racing.
06 Jun 2017
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Erica Enders
Erica Enders is finally back. The former Pro Stock champion picked up her first Wally since the fall Las Vegas race of 2015 when she defeated Tanner Gray at the NHRA New England Nationals for what was also her very first win in the fuel-injection…
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Tommy Johnson Jr. hopes to start another June hot streak at NHRA Summernationals

For whatever reason, this time of year has usually been very good for Tommy Johnson Jr. After snapping a string of four straight first-round losses in Epping, the Funny Car standout hopes he can rely on another hot start to the summer during the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
06 Jun 2017
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Tommy Johnson Jr.
For whatever reason, this time of year has usually been very good for Tommy Johnson Jr. After snapping a string of four straight first-round losses in Epping, the Funny Car standout hopes he can rely on another hot start to the summer during the…
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Rookie Report Card after Epping

A look at the season stats for the 2017 rookie class through the NHRA New England Nationals, race nine of 24 on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
06 Jun 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
News
Rookie Report Card
Tanner Gray continued his impressive rookie campaign with his first No. 1 start in Pro Stock and another final-round showing, this one resulting in a runner-up finish at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Troy Coughlin Jr.…
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Fast Five: NHRA New England Nationals

With dramatic qualifying moments, engine explosions, and incredible performances, the NHRA New England Nationals, race No. 9 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.
05 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
With dramatic qualifying moments, engine explosions, and incredible performances, the NHRA New England Nationals, race No. 9 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series,  was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the…
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