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Surging Deric Kramer looks to make immediate impression in first Epping appearance

Pro Stock hasn’t visited New England Dragway since 2018, so this year's New England Nationals will mark the first time that Pro Stock racer Deric Kramer has ever been to the facility. He plans to make a big first impression.
08 Jun 2021
Josh Hachat
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Deric Kramer
Pro Stock hasn’t visited New England Dragway since 2018, something that will change at this weekend’s TascaParts.com NHRA New England Nationals presented by Bandero Premium Tequila. For Deric Kramer, though, the sixth race during the 2021 NHRA…
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John Force Racing crew chief Danny Hood explains the secret to a winning team

"The guys are what makes the car run. So we gotta keep everybody together, have fun, and work when we work." — Danny Hood, on the key to his Funny Car team's success.
07 Jun 2021
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John Force Racing crew chief Danny Hood explains the secret to a winning team
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Matt Hartford on the state of Pro Stock: "All of these drivers have a great left foot"

Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford knows just how hard it is to win these days in Pro Stock, especially with so many great starting-line drivers.
07 Jun 2021
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Matt Hartford
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New England Nationals comes at a good time for three-time winner Hagan

By no means has Matt Hagan had a bad start to the season, but he hasn’t had a winning start to the year, either, which means New England Dragway is popping up at the perfect point in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule.
07 Jun 2021
Josh Hachat
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Matt Hagan
By no means has Matt Hagan had a bad start to the season. But the defending Funny Car world champ hasn’t had a winning start to the year, either, which means New England Dragway is popping up at the perfect point in the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag…
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Young student honors NHRA legend Shirley Muldowney in school project

When 8-year-old Olivia Belden was tasked with a school project to do a presentation on a historical figure that helped change the world, she was given a list of possible subjects to pick from. Shirley Muldowney wasn't on the list, but that didn't stop her.
05 Jun 2021
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Shirley Muldowney
When 8-year-old Olivia Belden was tasked with a school project to do a presentation on a historical figure that helped change the world, she and her fellow students were given a list of possible subjects to pick from that included the likes of…
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Three-time Funny Car Robert Hight goes on the record about Houston win, 2021 season

Following a runner-up finish in Gainesville and a win at the recent Houston event, Robert Hight and his Auto Club team are in high speed pursuit of a fourth Funny Car championship. Here, he joins NHRA's Brian Lohnes to discuss his recent success.
04 Jun 2021
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Robert Hight
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‘World’s Fastest Farmer’ Matt Hagan brings New Holland aboard as sponsor

NHRA Funny Car racer Matt Hagan — "the world’s fastest farmer" — will bring agricultural equipment manufacturer New Holland into the NHRA world as an associate sponsor on his Dodge Charger entry.
02 Jun 2021
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Matt Hagan
As a Funny Car pilot on the weekend, and cattle and hemp rancher during the week, it’s safe to say Don Schumacher Racing’s Matt Hagan is certainly deserved of the moniker of "world’s fastest farmer." The reigning three-time world champion has…
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John Force and crew leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of better performance

Searching for every edge, 16-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny car champion John Force and assistant crew chief Tim Fabrisi are going over his car’s cockpit layout with a fine-tooth comb.
02 Jun 2021
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John Force
 
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With three wins to start the season, Rachel Meyer is early championship favorite

Rachel Meyer has come out swinging with three Top Alcohol Dragster victories to start the season. She recently joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss her hot start, and the prospects of joining her sister, Megan, as a world champion.
02 Jun 2021
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Rachel Meyer
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FOX’s Jamie Little and Alexis DeJoria share a love for protecting animals

Their passion for racing isn’t the only thing these two have in common. Little and DeJoria met at an Austin, Texas, animal shelter, Austin Pets Alive, to highlight the work being done to protect animals in Texas.
01 Jun 2021
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Fox’s Jamie Little and Alexis DeJoria share a love for protecting animals
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Tales from the Strip: Relive Matt Hagan's 2010 Houston win

Eleven years ago, Matt Hagan and his first-generation Dodge Charger hoisted a Wally in the winner's circle at Houston.
31 May 2021
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Matt Hagan's 2010 Houston NHRA win in Funny Car
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Nitro rookie Krista Baldwin loses a rear wing during the Charlotte Four Wide event

Winning her first nitro elimination round wasn't the only thrilling thing that happened to Krista Baldwin at the recent NGK NTK Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte. She also lost a rear wing but handled it like a champ.
31 May 2021
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Krista Baldwin
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum: History of Hot Rodding series—Part 4, Art Chrisman's 25 car

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum's History of Hot Rodding series is a fascinating eleven-part journey that takes a look into drag racing history as can only be told by "Fast" Jack Beckman and Greg Sharp.
30 May 2021
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum: History of Hot Rodding series—Part 4, Art Chrisman's 25 car
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum: History of Hot Rodding series—Part 3, Albertson Olds dragster

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum's History of Hot Rodding series is a fascinating 11-part journey that takes a look into drag racing history as can only be told by "Fast Jack" Beckman and Greg Sharp.
29 May 2021
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum History of Hot Rodding series:Part 3— The Albertson Olds dragster
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John Force: Funny Car king with 152 wins over five decades

Did you know John Force is the only driver in all of professional motorsports who has had wins in five decades?
28 May 2021
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John Force: Funny Car king with 152 wins over five decades
Yes, Funny Car racer Tommy Johnson Jr. can also claim wins in five decades, but his first wins came in Alcohol Funny Car. Force’s 50 years of winning were all in nitro Funny Cars.…
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum: History of Hot Rodding series—Part 2, The Dragmasters

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum's History of Hot Rodding series is a fascinating eleven-part journey that takes a look into drag racing history as can only be told by "Fast" Jack Beckman and Greg Sharp.
28 May 2021
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Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum History of Hot Rodding series:Part 2—Dragmasters
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How bracket racing helps Shawn Langdon become a better Top Fuel driver

When he's not driving the Kalitta Motorsports DHL Top Fuel dragster, Shawn Langdon can be found racing his own dragster at big-money bracket races across the country, and the benefits are significant.
28 May 2021
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Shawn Langdon
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Matt Hartford's focus in the driver seat apparent with the return of his crew chief

With his team back at full-strength, Hartford's success at the 2021 Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil earned him this call-out moment on the NHRA on FOX broadcast.
27 May 2021
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Matt Hartford 2021 Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented By Pennzoil Pro Stock
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Houston Pro Stock winner Matt Hartford guests on WFO Radio podcast

Matt Hartford wins Pro Stock in Texas, again! Hartford joined Joe Castello to tell the story of his victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil. 
27 May 2021
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Matt Hartford
  Matt Hartford wins Pro Stock in Texas, again! Hartford joined Joe Castello to tell the story of his victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil.  Hartford also answers questions from WFO…
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On her 33rd birthday, Leah Pruett celebrates her 25th year in drag racing

Leah Pruett turns 33 years old today, and while birthdays are always a momentous occasion, this particular year is extra special for Pruett as it marks the 25th anniversary — to the day — that her NHRA career began.
26 May 2021
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Leah Pruett
Leah Pruett turns 33 years old today, and while birthdays are always a momentous occasion, this particular year is extra special for Pruett as it marks the 25th anniversary — to the day — that her NHRA career began. Pruett, a native…
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John Force joins WFO podcast to talk about four-wide win, Houston hopes

John Force joined Joe Castello to discuss his 152nd NHRA win. Force goes into detail about his round by round at zMAX Dragway.
21 May 2021
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John Force
  John Force joined Joe Castello to discuss his 152nd NHRA win. Force goes into detail about his round by round at zMAX Dragway, tells some stories about his legendary career, and previews Houston, where he’ll be trying for his third…
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Pro Stock champ Erica Enders after another hometown win in Houston

Following a first-round loss last weekend, defending Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders plans to make good at this weekend’s Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park, her hometown track
21 May 2021
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Erica Enders
Following a first-round loss last weekend in uncharacteristic fashion, the best thing for defending back-to-back Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders is to get right back in the car, which she will do at this weekend’s 34th annual Mopar Express Lane…
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Nitro on two wheels! We [try to] explain the explosive world of Top Fuel Harley

What are NHRA Top Fuel Harley motorcycles? They're 1,500-hp, V-Twin-powered, tube-chassis bikes burning 98% nitromethane. They reach speeds of more than 220 mph and provide some of the wildest rides in all of motorsports.
20 May 2021
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The explosive world of NHRA Top Fuel Harley racing
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Leah Pruett, Matt Hagan looking to put on show for sponsor Pennzoil in Houston

Teammates Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan will be looking for big outings at this weekend's Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park.
20 May 2021
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Leah Pruett
It hasn’t been quite the start Leah Pruett wanted to her 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, but the Top Fuel star has a great opportunity to change that this weekend, and the venue couldn’t be more ideal. Racing in her 11,000-hp…
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Top Fuel rookie Krista Baldwin impresses with semifinal finish at Four-Wides

Top Fuel rookie Krista Baldwin had an outstanding weekend at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, qualifying for the Top Fuel field and reaching the semifinals. She relived the weekend with NHRA’s John Kernan.
19 May 2021
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Krista Baldwin
 
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NHRA on FOX brought fans 44,000-hp of four-wide drag racing from zMax Dragway

The NHRA on FOX's FS1 Sunday broadcast from drag racing's original four-lane superhighway, zMax Dragway, welcomed that furious thunder back this weekend, and with it, that sound you can see.
18 May 2021
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NHRA on FOX brought fans 44,000-hp of four-wide drag racing from zMax Dragway
You can't actually see sound, right? Wrong. At NHRA Camping World Drag Racing you, can see it. You can feel it. Heck, you can practically taste the noise it's so ever-present. And that's with two cars...With four, friend, with four, you don't…
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Five things we learned from the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

The first trip to zMAX Dragway since 2019 was a strong reminder there are not many places that do it better than the Bellagio of dragstrips, as the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals produced several special and historic moments.
17 May 2021
Josh Hachat
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5 Things Charlotte
The first trip to zMAX Dragway since 2019 was a strong reminder there are not many places that do it better than the Bellagio of dragstrips. The birthplace of the four-wide race didn’t disappoint in 2021, with the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals…
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Artie Allen is living out his lifelong dream by finally competing in Top Fuel

After years of racing in NHRA's Top Alcohol Dragster class, Artie Allen is finally living out his dream of competing in Top Fuel.
15 May 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Artie Allen
For about a decade, Artie Allen’s weapon of choice in the Top Alcohol dragster ranks was a supercharged-on-methanol combination. Then he switched to running an unblown nitro engine and ran that for more than a decade. At the end of last season,…
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Challenge of new four-valve Suzuki a shot of adrenaline for Steve Johnson

The challenge of the new four-valve Suzuki engine has given Pro Stock Motorcycle's Steve Johnson such a surge of energy that sleep is apparently optional.
15 May 2021
Josh Hachat
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Steve Johnson Charlotte 1
Between Atlanta two weeks ago and this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, Steve Johnson got acclimated with plenty of late-night television. Working literally around the clock to keep progressing on his new…
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Whether it’s himself or his son, Chris McGaha just wants a four-wide victory

Chris McGaha has grand visions about how his two-car Pro Stock operation should go with himself and his son, Mason, who has shown impressive skills at the start of his second year.
15 May 2021
Josh Hachat
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Chris McGaha
Chris McGaha has grand visions about how his two-car Pro Stock operation should go with himself and his son, Mason, who has shown impressive skills at the start of his second year. The breakthrough hasn’t come quite yet, but McGaha believes the…
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