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Crew Chief Confidential: AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals

NHRA’s Amanda Busick interviewed the winning crew chiefs from the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals: Bobby Lagana Jr. for Steve Torrence (Top Fuel); Tim Kulungian for L.E. Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle); Rob Downing for Greg Anderson (Pro Stock); and Rahn Tobler for Ron Capps (Funny Car).
03 Oct 2017
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Vincent and Wudarczyk score wins at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals

Shaun Vincent and Tyler Wudarczyk rolled into the winner’s circle Sunday evening and celebrated with their teams, as the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series concluded at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Ill.
03 Oct 2017
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Shaun Vincent
Shaun Vincent and Tyler Wudarczyk rolled into the winner’s circle Sunday evening and celebrated with their teams, as the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series concluded at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Ill…
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Cory Morrow to headline Friday night concert at NHRA AAA Texas Fall Nationals

03 Oct 2017
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At the conclusion of the first day of qualifying at the 32nd annual NHRA AAA Texas Fall Nationals award-winning Texas Country recording artist Cory Morrow will perform a live concert at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. Race fans with tickets will be…
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NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship starts second half in Dallas

The second half of the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship starts with Texas-sized championship aspirations for the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series at the 32nd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 12-15, at Texas Motorplex.
03 Oct 2017
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Dallas
The second half of the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship starts with Texas-sized championship aspirations for the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series at the 32nd annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Oct. 12-15, at Texas…
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Courtney Force, Advance Auto Parts supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

Courtney Force has unveiled a special pink Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car she will drive in Dallas and Las Vegas as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
03 Oct 2017
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Courtney Force
Courtney Force has unveiled a special pink Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car she will drive in Dallas and Las Vegas as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The hot pink Chevrolet will race in the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals next…
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Good Vibrations Motorsports named presenting sponsor of NHRA All Access coverage of CHRR

02 Oct 2017
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Good Vibrations Motorsports, a leading supplier of aftermarket racing equipment, will be the presenting sponsor of NHRA All Access taking place at the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern, NHRA officials announced…
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California Hot Rod Reunion returns to Auto Club Famoso Raceway

The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California returns on Oct. 20-22 to Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. The three-day event is a festival of speed as well as the perfect way to pay respects to the history of the legends of racing.
02 Oct 2017
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CHRR
The 26th annual California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Automobile Club of Southern California returns on Oct. 20-22 to Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. The three-day event is a festival of speed as well as the perfect way to pay…
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Iconic Hollywood & Highland to host NHRA Mello Yello Awards Ceremony

The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will once again return to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on Monday, Nov. 13.
02 Oct 2017
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The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will once again return to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on Monday, Nov. 13. The invitation-only black-tie affair, where NHRA will honor its 2017 Mello Yello…
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Auto Club Famoso wins team championship at NHRA Pacific Division finals

Auto Club Famoso Raceway captured the team championship while the husband and wife team of C.W. and Sacha Hoefer each grabbed wins at this weekend’s NHRA Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Championships.
02 Oct 2017
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Division 7
LAS VEGAS – Auto Club Famoso Raceway captured the team championship while the husband and wife team of C.W. and Sacha Hoefer each grabbed wins at this weekend’s NHRA Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Championships. The Hoefers will be joined by…
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Conway, Williams rumble at victories Thunder in the Heartland

Sean Conway, Kirk Williams, and Ed Wright all scored victories Sunday at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division, Thunder in the Heartland at Thunder Valley Raceway Park. 
02 Oct 2017
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Division 4
Preview | Friday | Saturday   Sean Conway, Kirk Williams, and Ed Wright all scored victories Sunday at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South…
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Gainesville takes team title; five heading to Summit National Championship

Gainesville Raceway won the NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series Team Championship over Bristol Dragway and Atlanta Dragway, while Brendan George led the list of individual winners at the Southeast Division Summit Finals at Rockingham Dragway.
02 Oct 2017
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Division 2
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – Gainesville Raceway won the NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series Team Championship over Bristol Dragway and Atlanta Dragway, while Brendan George led the list of individual winners at the Southeast Division Summit Finals…
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Fast Five: AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals

The AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals marked the midway point of the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship with a great event at Gateway Motorsports Park. NHRA’s Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom share their five greatest moments from the race.
02 Oct 2017
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Torrence, Capps earn eighth victories; Anderson, Tonglet get back into winner's circle

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson are the points leaders of their respective categories after winning the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, while LE Tonglet won for the sixth time this season.
01 Oct 2017
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Winners 5
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Gasko takes second Factory Showdown title of 2017

Young phenom Pete Gasko Jr. uses consistent runs to take second win of the year in SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in St. Louis
01 Oct 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Pete Gasko Jr. is just 20-years old but he’s already got a pair of wins in the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown. After winning earlier this year in Charlotte, Gasko drove to his second win when he stopped…
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Coughlin takes over the J&A Service Pro Mod Series points lead with St. Louis victory

Troy Coughlin Sr. moved into first place with a victory at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. He beat Khalid Al Balooshi in the final round, and swung into No. 1 in the standings.
01 Oct 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Troy Coughlin secured the Wally in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real Pro Mod Association, is the 11th…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Sunday Notebook

Steve Torrence and Ron Capps won for the eighth time this season, while Greg Anderson and LE Tonglet also captured victories at the midway point of the Countdown to the Championship.
30 Sep 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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St. Louis Hero
Preview | Features | Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUNDS RECAPS…
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Barton wraps up SAM Tech Factory Stock title

Engine builder David Barton defeats Chuck Watson to clinch season-championship in School of Automotive and Machinists NHRA Factory Stock Showdown
30 Sep 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Following a dominant season that has so-far included two wins in three final round appearances, David Barton has officially clinched the season championship in the School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown. Barton…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals a sellout for Saturday qualifying

NHRA and Gateway Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout during Saturday’s qualifying session at the sixth annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at the facility.
30 Sep 2017
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NHRA and Gateway Motorsports Park officials announced a sellout during Saturday’s qualifying session at the sixth annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at the facility. It is the fourth event of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…
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Hight, Millican, Anderson, Hines hold onto No. 1 spots in St. Louis

Robert Hight, Clay Millican, Greg Anderson, and Andrew Hines all held onto their No. 1 qualifying spots at Gateway Motorsports Park in St. Louis in front of a sellout crowd.
30 Sep 2017
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Robert Hight
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Coughlin's championship hopes stay alive in J&A Service Pro Mod Series

Jeg Coughlin can still win the J&A Service Pro Mod Series title after winning in the first round at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals and Mike Castellana was upset.
30 Sep 2017
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Jeg Coughlin
Troy Coughlin picked up an important first round win at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by Real Pro Mod…
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SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown expands to seven events in 2018

NHRA officials announced today that the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will be expanded to compete at seven events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
30 Sep 2017
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SAM Tech
NHRA officials announced today that the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will be expanded to compete at seven events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. For the first time, the…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Saturday Notebook

Clay Millican, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Andrew Hines held onto their No. 1 qualifying positions in front of a sellout crowd at Gateway Motorsports Park.
29 Sep 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
St. Louis Hero
Preview | Features | Photos | Results  QUALIFYING ROUNDS RECAPS…
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Millican sets national record; Hight, Anderson, Hines grab Friday poles

Clay Millican set a new national record for elapsed time, while Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Andrew Hines took the provisional poles at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
29 Sep 2017
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Clay Millican
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Cyrnek storms to Outlaw 8.5 exhibition victory in St. Louis

The latest NHRA round of the popular small tire racing exhibition at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals goes to Justin Cyrnek and his turbocharged Mustang
29 Sep 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Justin Cyrnek drove his turbocharged ’13 Mustang to a win in the Outlaw 8.5 Heads-Up Shootout exhibition held on Friday during the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park. Cyrnek, of Rockville, Ill., gained a big starting-…
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Castellana is J&A Service Pro Mod leader after first day of St. Louis action

Mike Castellana set the track record at Gateway Motorsports Park as part of the quickest Pro Mod field in history.
29 Sep 2017
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Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana ran the quickest during the first day of qualifying at the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by…
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AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday Notebook

Clay Millican set a new national record, while Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, and Andrew Hines grabbed provisional poles at the St. Louis-area race.
29 Sep 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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St. Louis Hero
Preview | Features  | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUNDS RECAPS…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Things stay tight in Countdown to the Championship

NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick were joined by John Kernan in the Wally Parks Studio, presented by Papa John's, to discuss the status of the Countdown to the Championship after two races. Next up: The AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals just outside of St. Louis.
29 Sep 2017
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Pro Mod veteran Janis hopes to translate late-season success into win

A frustrating 2017 NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season for Mike Janis finally found a bright spot and now the veteran hopes it leads to a big finish.
28 Sep 2017
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Mike Janis
A frustrating 2017 NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season for Mike Janis finally found a bright spot and now the veteran hopes it leads to a big finish. Janis posted his best finish of the year at the most recent race in Charlotte,…
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Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of J&A Pro Mods in St. Louis

Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor of NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals.
28 Sep 2017
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RPM
The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series is entering its penultimate event of what has been a highly competitive 2017 season when the popular series returns to action at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park…
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Tricky Tipster names Torrence, Hight, Butner, Krawiec as St. Louis favorites

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, and Eddie Krawiec are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's favorites to win this weekend's AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park just outside of St. Louis.
28 Sep 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
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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