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Kindness General Contractors to sponsor Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at NHRA SpringNationals

Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will have its primary graphics on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car during this year’s NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas.
19 Apr 2018
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Jim Campbell
Kindness General Contractors (KGC) will have its primary graphics on the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car during this year’s NHRA SpringNationals in Baytown, Texas.  The special edition color scheme represents a new sponsor that joined the team at the…
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Enders discusses 2018 Pro Mod debut and heading home to Houston for NHRA SpringNationals

Erica Enders joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to discuss her 2018 NHRA Pro Mod debut and racing at her home track, Royal Purple Raceway, for the NHRA SpringNationals.
19 Apr 2018
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Enders hopes to give season boost at home track at NHRA SpringNationals

More than ready to put a prolonged slump behind her, a visit to Royal Purple Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals might be just the place for Erica Enders to give her 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the jump start it needs.
19 Apr 2018
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Erica Enders
More than ready to put a prolonged slump behind her, a visit to Royal Purple Raceway for this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals might be just the place for Erica Enders to give her 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the jump start it needs…
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Tige Boats named presenting sponsor for E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at NHRA SpringNationals

It was announced today by NHRA officials that Tige Boats 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 NHRA SpringNationals.
19 Apr 2018
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Houston Pro Mod
It was announced today by NHRA officials that Tige Boats 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 NHRA SpringNationals, which takes place April…
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Tricky Tipster forecasts Torrence, Capps, Butner, and Smith as Houston favorites

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Bo Butner, and Rickie Smith have the best chance of winning the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston according to Tricky Tipster, NHRA's resident wizard of odds.
19 Apr 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
After watching a couple of longshots hit the pay window at the recent Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, Tricky Tipster has set the line for NHRA's annual stop at Royal Purple Raceway and has given the top billing to Steve Torrence…
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The Sports Report: With a little help from our friends

With the support of the racing community, Division 6 racers Jeff and Cody Lane were able to quickly return to action following a devastating trailer fire
18 Apr 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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  Jeff and Cody Lane’s 2018 season was almost over before it began. En route from their home in Washington to Pomona for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the Hancock & Lane team encountered every racer’s worst nightmare; a trailer…
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Torrence chases first Top Fuel win in home state at SpringNationals

Steve Torrence joined NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Torrence's home state of Texas.
18 Apr 2018
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Steve Torrence joined NHRA Reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about the upcoming NHRA SpringNationals in Torrence's home state of Texas. Torrence has yet to bring home a Wally…
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WFO Radio welcomes Don Prudhomme, Sean Bellemeur

18 Apr 2018
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Don “the Snake” Prudhomme stops by WFO to discuss his return to racing in the NORRA Mexican 1000. Sean Bellemeur talks about winning in Top Alcohol Funny Car at The Strip and Jeff Foster gives his final Vegas report. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host…
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Previous success, early win has Courtney Force excited for NHRA SpringNationals

A strong start, including her first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win since 2016, has Courtney Force excited about the upcoming three-race stretch that starts at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway.
18 Apr 2018
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Courtney Force
A strong start, including her first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win since 2016, has Courtney Force excited about the upcoming three-race stretch that starts at this weekend’s NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Add in the fact…
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New Ford Mustang Funny Car body scheduled to debut in 2019

Ford has announced that it debut an all-new Mustang Funny Car body for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, using technology that the automaker employs in both NASCAR and IMSA competition.
18 Apr 2018
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Ford
Ford made headlines this year when it officially returned to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series after a three-year hiatus. Next year figures to be just as noteworthy when Ford Performance rolls out a new Mustang Funny Car body for NHRA…
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Sportsman star Lamb reflects on finally earning his first career double win

Justin Lamb joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent double at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. 
17 Apr 2018
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Justin Lamb joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent double at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.  Lamb, the reigning Stock and…
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Haney heading for NHRA Pro Mod with Summit Racing backing

Summit Racing Equipment has signed on as primary sponsor for Keith Haney Racing to enter the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series at three national events this season, beginning in Topeka.
17 Apr 2018
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Keith Haney
Summit Racing Equipment has signed on as primary sponsor for Keith Haney Racing to enter the NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Series at three national events this season. Driving a nitrous-boosted 2015 Summit Racing Camaro owned by three-time NHRA Pro…
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Ashley, Gill, and Doll turn it on at VMP Power in the Park

Justin Ashley, Math Gill, and Doug Doll Jr., led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast division's Power in the Park at Virginia Motorsports Park.
17 Apr 2018
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Northeast Division
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the results from Virginia Motorsports Park and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Justin Ashley, Plainview, N.Y., and Mathew…
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Schumacher expects Army team to march to victory again soon this season

It’s been more than a year since Tony Schumacher, NHRA’s winningest Top Fuel driver, has clutched a race-winning Wally, but “the Sarge” says he expects that the U.S. Army team, led by Mike Neff and Phil Shuler, will be saluted again soon.
17 Apr 2018
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Todd talks Vegas Four-Wide race win, progress as a Funny Car driver

Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals winner J.R. Todd, who added a third Funny Car Wally to his collection, joined NHRA’s Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the race win and his progress as a Funny Car driver.
16 Apr 2018
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Crampton enjoying early-season success heading to Houston for SpringNationals

Driving an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster is where Richie Crampton feels most at home, so it has been no surprise to see the Australian have success since returning late last year with Kalitta Motorsports. 
16 Apr 2018
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Richie Crampton
Driving an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster is where Richie Crampton feels most at home, so it has been no surprise to see the Australian have success since returning late last year with Kalitta Motorsports.  He missed…
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Jackson Collier captures Moser Sportsman Shootout title at Texas Motorplex

Jackson Collier drove his ’69 Camaro to the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout during the South Central Division double-header event at Texas Motorplex.
16 Apr 2018
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Moser
Jackson Collier drove his ’69 Camaro to the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout this weekend during the South Central Division double-header event at Texas Motorplex.   Collier, Benton, La., qualified in Super Gas out of the year-long…
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31st annual NHRA SpringNationals headed for Royal Purple Raceway

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers to Royal Purple Raceway for the 31st annual NHRA SpringNationals on April 20-22, giving the huge Texas fanbase an early-season glimpse of high-powered 10,000-horsepower, 330-mph action.
16 Apr 2018
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Houston
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series powers to Royal Purple Raceway for the 31st annual NHRA SpringNationals on April 20-22, giving the huge Texas fanbase an early-season glimpse of high-powered 10,000-horsepower, 330-mph action. It is the…
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Severance, Gordon hit jackpots at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Joey Severance and Doug Gordon led the list of winners as the NHRA Pacific Division returned to the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
15 Apr 2018
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Division 7
Preview | Friday | Saturday Joey Severance, Doug Gordon, and Anthony Bertozzi celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle this past weekend following the conclusion…
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Hickey, Cummings add names to winners list at Texas Motorplex Division 4 event

Adam Hickey and Slate Cummings captured Sunday wins in Comp and Super Stock, respectively, at the NHRA South Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Double-Header at Texas Motorplex.
14 Apr 2018
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South Central Division
Preview | Thursday | Friday | Saturday In the final results from Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series two local racers claimed…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Alcohol Dragster winner Joey Severance

13 Apr 2018
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It took a string of 5.2s in order to be competitive in Top Alcohol Dragster, and Joey Severance delivered, including a 5.244, 275.00 mph in the final round to take out Nataas, who was first off the starting line with a .008 reaction time, but she…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Sportsman champion highlights

Three-time and reigning NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance took a step toward what could be a fourth title, and Sean Bellemeur stayed red hot with his third straight win in Top Alcohol Funny Car during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas.
13 Apr 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joey Severance
Three-time and reigning NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster champion Joey Severance took a step toward what could be a fourth title, and Sean Bellemeur stayed red hot with his third straight win in Top Alcohol Funny Car during the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Four-…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Top Fuel Harley winner Rickey House

13 Apr 2018
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Rickey House got his first victory of the season by taking down defending Mickey Thompson Tire Top Fuel Harley champion Jay Turner. House runnered up at the season opening event in Pomona but used a 6.324-second pass to topple Turner by nearly…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

13 Apr 2018
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After opening the season with a second-round loss in Pomona, Sean Bellemeur, driving for car owner Tony Bartone and crew chief Steve Boggs, was unbeaten in the next three starts, including back-to-back wins at the Gainesville regional and national…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Comp winner Joe Mozeris

13 Apr 2018
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Nearly two decades after making his debut in the Comp class, Joe Mozeris finally claimed his first national event victory. Mozeris drove to a final-round win over Scott McClay in an all-dragster final round. McClay had a quicker light, but Mozeris…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Stock and Super Stock winner Justin Lamb

13 Apr 2018
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First up for Justin Lamb was the Stock final against reigning Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals champion Larry Gilley. After an even start, Lamb pulled ahead in his COPO Camaro and turned on the win light with a 10.025 on his 10.01 dial. Gilley…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Bradley Johnson

13 Apr 2018
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Less than a year after winning the Super Gas title at his home event in Denver, Bradley Johnson scored again when he earned the Las Vegas win in Super Comp. Johnson was solid with a .021 light and a 9.067 on the 9.05 altitude-adjusted index to stop…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman Bud Preuss

13 Apr 2018
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The Top Sportsman presented by Racing RVs class produced a first-time national event winner after Bud Preuss turned on the win light in the final round. Preuss won the final round after opponent Jeff Gillette fouled by .005-second. Even if Gillette…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Michael Miller

13 Apr 2018
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Michael Miller is now a nine-time national event champion after driving his 23-T roadster to a victory in Super Gas. Miller, who won the Spring Las Vegas event in 2009 and 2015 and the fall event in 2016, earned his fourth title at The Strip at Las…
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Denso Spark Plugs Four-Wide NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Mike MacBrair

13 Apr 2018
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Nearly three decades after his first national event win at the 1990 Sonoma event, Mike MacBrair returned to the winner’s circle in Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs. MacBrair gained a slight lead against Steve Casner in the final round and held…
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