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Baldwin kicks off the season at the Winternationals at her hometrack

A/Fuel Dragster driver Krista Baldwin will begin her season collaborating with Wix Filters, Bumper to Bumper and Hanson Distributing at her home track during the Lucas Oil Winternationals.
07 Feb 2018
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Krista Baldwin
A/Fuel Dragster driver Krista Baldwin will begin her season collaborating with Wix Filters, Bumper to Bumper and Hanson Distributing at her home track during the Lucas Oil Winternationals. “We’re thrilled to be supporting Krista as she takes on…
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Denso will back Angie, Matt Smith in 2018 Pro Stock Motorcycle campaign

Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Denso also will serve as an associate sponsor of Matt Smith, Angie’s teammate and husband.
07 Feb 2018
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Angie Smith
Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier Denso Corp., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Denso also will…
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Jim Dunn Racing brings Mooneyes back to the Winternationals

Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes will be bringing out a new version of the white and black Moon Equipped Funny Car during the NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals
07 Feb 2018
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Jim Dunn Racing
Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes are both a part of Southern California drag racing history, teamed by use of equipment or sponsorship for more than 50 years.  The team will be bringing out a new version of the white and black Moon Equipped Funny…
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Reigning Funny Car world champ Hight still feels the thrill starting season in Pomona

The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, remains special for reigning Funny Car world champ Robert Hight, whose first event and both a fan and a racer came in Pomona.
07 Feb 2018
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Robert Hight
When the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opens, it will mark the 305th Funny Car race for Robert Hight. Despite all that experience, returning to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona for this weekend’s opener, the 58th annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
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WFO Radio NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals preview

07 Feb 2018
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WFO
Get ready for the season with the WFO Radio NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals preview. Robert Hight, Bo Butner, Eric Lane, NHRA National Dragster editor Phil Burgess, and NHRA’s Alan Reinhart join host Joe Castello to discuss the start of the Mello…
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Celebrating 50 years of Cobra Jets

A half-century ago, Al Joniec made history when he debuted the Ford Cobra Jet Mustang with a win in Pomona. That feat was repeated in 2009 by John Calvert in the new Cobra Jet.
07 Feb 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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While we prepare for the official start of the 2018 season this week, let’s begin with a quick history lesson. In 1968, the factory muscle car wars were at the forefront of NHRA drag racing. Manufacturers were engaged in a constant battle of one-…
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Motivated Force ready to defend Top Fuel crown at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Brittany Force is set to return to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona just three months after winning her first Top Fuel world championship, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star could not be more excited.
06 Feb 2018
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Brittany Force
Brittany Force is set to return to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona just three months after winning her first Top Fuel world championship, and the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series star could not be more excited. Force claimed the world title in…
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Beal Racing to honor late team owner Chuck Beal in Winternationals return

Beal Racing will return to NHRA Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to honor the team’s late founder, Chuck Beal. 
06 Feb 2018
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Brandon Welch
Beal Racing will return to NHRA Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com to honor the team’s late founder, Chuck Beal.  The car will feature a “Bealmobile”-themed livery to pay…
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Worsham confident as 2018 NHRA Mello Yello season kicks off

During a hectic and short offseason, Del Worsham concentrated on updating his parts, servicing his car, and mentally preparing to attack the 2018 Mello Yello campaign with aggressive confidence, while also positioning C2C Industries as his primary partner for the Pomona race.
05 Feb 2018
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Del Worsham
Del Worsham made no secret about how important family was to him when he rejoined his father Chuck and reunited with many of his closest friends and colleagues in 2017, after decades of running with nitro Funny Car teams backed by impressive…
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Top Fuel newcomer Sanford talks about 2017 debut, 2018 plans

Ashley Sanford joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her goals of racing Top Fuel in 2018 and beyond. 
05 Feb 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Ashley Sanford joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about her goals of racing Top Fuel in 2018 and beyond.  Sanford, the former Top Alcohol Dragster racer from Southern…
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Pritchett to also run full Factory Stock Showdown schedule

In addition to her fulltime role as a Top Fuel driver for Don Schumacher Racing, NHRA Mello Yello star Leah Pritchett will also race a Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in all seven School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events in 2018.
05 Feb 2018
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Leah Pritchett
In addition to her fulltime role as a Top Fuel driver for Don Schumacher Racing, NHRA Mello Yello star Leah Pritchett will also race in all seven School of Automotive Machinists & Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown events in 2018.…
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Pritchett runs big speed to lead Saturday testing; Hagan, Enders top their classes

Leah Pritchett unofficially ran the fastest Top Fuel pass on Saturday at NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Matt Hagan and Erica Enders also posted best-in-class runs as teams prepared for the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season.
03 Feb 2018
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Leah Pritchett
Leah Pritchett unofficially ran the fastest Top Fuel pass on Saturday at NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park located outside of Phoenix. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to the facility for the NHRA…
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training Saturday Notebook

Leah Pritchett (3.664), Matt Hagan (3.841), and Erica Enders (6.570) had the best runs on the final day of pre-season testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
03 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Antron Brown
Doug Kalitta, Courtney Force, and Erica Enders set the bar yesterday in the third day of testing. Now, some new faces (like…
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Courtney Force, Kalitta, Enders lead third day of testing with best in class numbers

Courtney Force, Doug Kalitta, and Erica Enders ran the best times of the day in their respective classes on the third day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training.
02 Feb 2018
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Courtney Force
Courtney Force powered to the top of the Funny Car class at Friday’s NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park located outside of Phoenix. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to this facility for the NHRA…
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training Friday Notebook

The third day of testing is under way, with teams continuing to learn ahead of the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season. Stay tuned to our notebook for notes, quotes, and up-to-the-minute updates on Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock runs from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
02 Feb 2018
National Dragster staff
News
Spring Training
Welcome back to the third day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Teams from Top Fuel to Pro Stock are back on the track looking for more data as the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com…
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Virginia is for winners

Tuesday's announcement about NHRA’s exciting national event return to Virginia this June got us thinking about the region and all of the great racers that have come from “the Old Dominion” over the years.
02 Feb 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Virginia
Tuesday's announcement about NHRA’s exciting national event return to Virginia this June got me to thinking about the region and all of the great racers that have come from “the…
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Brown, Hagan, Enders post best class numbers in Thursday pre-season testing

01 Feb 2018
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Antron Brown
Three-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown led the pack at the NHRA Nitro Spring Training on Thursday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park located outside of Phoenix. The 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins at the Lucas Oil NHRA…
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NHRA National Dragster season preview

NHRA National Dragster’s third issue of 2018, featuring our annual season preview, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
01 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND
NHRA National Dragster’s third issue of 2018, featuring our annual season preview, is online now for NHRA members, and it’s in the mail to homes and shops around the world. The NHRA National Dragster staff's takes a hard look at the scenarios in…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1997 Winternationals

Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1997 Winternationals.
01 Feb 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
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Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers again will get bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of our Flashback Friday series. This week: the 1997 Winternationals. We go back into the NHRA archives one more…
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training Thursday Notebook

The second day of NHRA Nitro Spring Training finished with Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Erica Enders on top in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock as teams sought valuable data ahead of the 2018 NHRA Drag Racing season.
01 Feb 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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NHRA Nitro Spring Training at Wild Horse Pass Motorspsorts Park will shift into high gear Thursday as teams in a number of classes will take to the track in pursuit of knowledge and confidence prior to the Mello Yello season opener next week in…
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Mothers Polish continues partnership with NHRA as Official Car Care Products

Mothers will extend their official sponsorship agreement with NHRA as the official car care products of NHRA. Mothers is an industry leader due to their quality-crafted formulas of premium polishes, waxes, cleaners and finish care products. 
01 Feb 2018
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Mothers
Building upon a successful partnership, Mothers will extend their official sponsorship agreement with NHRA as the official car care products of NHRA. Mothers is an industry leader due to their quality-crafted formulas of premium polishes, waxes,…
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NHRA Today roundtable: Pre-season preview

NHRA on FOX play-by-play announcer Dave Rieff joined Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to preview the season, which unofficially begins Thursday with testing in Phoenix before heading to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona.
31 Jan 2018
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NHRA Southern Nationals tickets on sale

Tickets for the tradition-rich NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway are on sale now for the event taking place May 4-6 in Commerce, Ga. as part of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. 
31 Jan 2018
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Atlanta
Tickets for the tradition-rich NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway are on sale now for the event taking place May 4-6 in Commerce, Ga. as part of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.  The NHRA Southern Nationals will feature the…
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Driver reactions to NHRA’s return to Virginia

31 Jan 2018
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Following the announcement of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ return to Virginia, June 8-10 for the NHRA Virgiia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, a number of drivers shared their thoughts about NHRA’s return to the Richmond area…
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Virginia Motorsports Park team excited for NHRA Mello Yello Series return

Virginia Motorsports Park owner Tommy Franklin joined NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s to talk about the NHRA Virginia Nationals, coming to his track in June.
31 Jan 2018
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NHRA Today™
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WFO Radio Nitro Spring Training preview

31 Jan 2018
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WFO
Get geared up for NHRA Nitro Spring Training with guests Bobby Lagana Jr., Aaron Brooks, and Erica Enders. Jeff Foster from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway gives a four-wide track update, Tim Wilkerson and Jeff Diehl talk some smack before the…
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The revival of Kyle Seipel

Longtime Division 7 racer Kyle Seipel currently spends his valuable time as a racer, promoter, track manager, and family man, and that’s just fine with him
31 Jan 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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Kyle Seipel has won 11 NHRA national event titles during a career that is now well into it’s fourth decade and he’s also got wins in five different eliminators but, the impact of Seipel’s career can’t be measured by wins and losses. Growing up in a…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Memorial Day weekend

The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals will return to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the third season on Memorial Day weekend for three days of intense Sportsman racing action. 
31 Jan 2018
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Sportsnationals
The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, an event that has quickly become one of the finest weekends of Sportsman racing, will return to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the third season on Memorial Day weekend for three days of intense…
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Kennedy named new board member for Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California announced the election of a new member to their board of directors, David Kennedy, director of multimedia content for NHRA. 
31 Jan 2018
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David Kennedy
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California announced the election of a new member to their board of directors, David Kennedy, director of multimedia content for NHRA.  Kennedy has been a…
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Mopar and Dodge//SRT announce expanded support of Hagan, Pritchett in 2018

Mopar and Dodge//SRT have teamed up to increase their support of Funny Car driver Matt Hagan and Top Fuel pilot Leah Pritchett for the 2018 season. They are also bringing a new display to the NHRA Midway.
30 Jan 2018
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Matt Hagan
Mopar and Dodge//SRT are once again teaming up and taking aim at world titles in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, armed with an increased commitment to Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett and renewed support of two-time Funny Car champion Matt…
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