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Watch this weekend's Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Bandimere Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
16 Jun 2022
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NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Bandimere Speedway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster. Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the event…
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Pro Stock, McBride added to Pep Boys Nationals; race will be NFL adjacent on FOX

Pro Stock has been added to the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Nationals and Top Fuel Motorcycle rider Larry "Spiderman" McBride will attempt to break his own record at the event, which will be an NFL adjacent broadcast on FOX, putting the NHRA on a huge platform to open its 2022 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
16 Jun 2022
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Pep Boys NHRA Nationals
Pro Stock has been added to the upcoming Pep Boys NHRA Nationals on Sept. 15-18 at Maple Grove Raceway. The track was purchased in April by veteran NHRA racer Kenny Koretsky and his family, including current Pro Stock driver Kyle Koretsky. The…
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Cuadra brothers are racing one another for first national event family win

With three drivers from the Cuadra family competing for their first Pro Stock title and a fourth seeking Top Sportsman glory, a brotherly rivalry would make sense, even in this close-knit group.
16 Jun 2022
Kelly Wade
Cuadra brothers
The Cuadra name has permeated Pro Stock for several seasons now, but so far, it has not been at the top of the list on Sunday. With three drivers from the family competing for their first Pro Stock title and a fourth seeking Top Sportsman glory, a…
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Tricky Tipster: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

After a solid outing at the recent NHRA New England Nationals, where he correctly picked Matt Hagan and Erica Enders to win in Funny Car and Pro Stock, and labeled Top Fuel winner Mike Salinas as one of the favorites, Tricky Tipster is back to offer his selections for the Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol.
16 Jun 2022
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tricky Tipster
After a solid outing at the recent NHRA New England Nationals, where he correctly picked Matt Hagan and Erica Enders to win in Funny Car and Pro Stock, and labeled Top Fuel winner Mike Salinas as one of the favorites, Tricky Tipster is back to offer…
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Defending Bristol champ Alexis DeJoria looking to get her season revved up

Alexis DeJoria is hoping to find that same magic at Bristol Dragway that she used to have one of the best Sundays of her young racing career last October during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
15 Jun 2022
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Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria is hoping to find that same magic at Bristol Dragway that she used to have one of the best Sundays of her young racing career last October during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. This time around, she’d like to grab an NHRA…
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Pro Stock Motorcycle star Angelle Sampey looks to stay perfect in Bristol

Angelle Sampey will always be the first rider in Pro Stock Motorcycle history to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, something she accomplished last fall in the category’s first-ever appearance at Thunder Valley.
15 Jun 2022
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Angelle Sampey
Angelle Sampey will always be the first rider in Pro Stock Motorcycle history to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, something she accomplished last fall in the category’s first-ever appearance at Thunder Valley.   The…
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Doug Foley adds Teligent Solutions, Torino Incorporated for Bristol event

Top Fuel driver Doug Foley is rolling into this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals with a pair of new partners on his Foley Lewis Racing dragster. Teligent Solutions has signed on as the team’s primary sponsor while Torino Incorporated will take the major associate sponsor role. 
15 Jun 2022
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Doug Foley
Top Fuel driver Doug Foley is rolling into this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway with a pair of new partners on his Foley Lewis Racing dragster. Teligent Solutions, a premier security consulting firm, has signed on as the…
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Funny Car world champ Ron Capps on ownership, goals, social media, and more

Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, who took over ownership of his team this season, talks about his year to date, which includes the introduction of a new Toyota GR Supra body, and the tough competition in the Funny Car class.
15 Jun 2022
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Ron Capps
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John and Brittany Force join The Adam Carolla Show to talk racing and much more

NHRA stars John and Brittany Force were the latest guests on The Adam Carolla Show, visiting Carolla’s studio to talk with the popular host about everything from their worst crashes to their greatest successes, as well as what it’s like to have so many successful racers in the same family.
15 Jun 2022
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The Adam Carolla Show
  The Force segment begins at about the 57-minute mark.
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Shawn Langdon returns to CMR Top Fuel dragster for Thunder Valley Nationals

Shawn Langdon will return to the blue and white CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster this weekend at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. 
15 Jun 2022
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon will return to the blue and white CMR Construction and Roofing Top Fuel dragster this weekend at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.  Since early 2021, CMR has expanded their relationship with Kalitta Motorsports, and throughout…
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Clay Millican's 'want-to' attitude continues to light the way in Top Fuel

Much has been spoken about the value of a "can-do" attitude, but Clay Millican has found that a "want-to" demeanor has moved mountains in his Top Fuel career. This weekend, Millican will be leaning into that stance as he aims to collect a second NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals trophy.
14 Jun 2022
Kelly Wade
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Clay Millican
Much has been spoken about the value of a "can-do" attitude, but Tennessean Clay Millican has found that a "want-to" demeanor has moved mountains in his Top Fuel career. This weekend, at Bristol Dragway's NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Millican will…
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Nitro Time Machine: Top Fuelers vs Funny Car at Bristol Dragway in 1999

In 1999, the NHRA and Bristol Dragway hosted the No Bull Showdown, a $200,000-to-win battle pitting Top Fuelers against Funny Cars under the light in Thunder Valley.
14 Jun 2022
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Nitro Time Machine
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Woodburn Lucas Oil Series event now a regional doubleheader, July 7-10

Following the weather-forced postponement of the Division 6 Lucas Oil Series event at Pacific Raceways, Woodburn Dragstrip will now host a doubleheader regional event July 7-10.  
14 Jun 2022
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Division 6
Following the weather-forced postponement of the Division 6 Lucas Oil Series event at Pacific Raceways, Woodburn Dragstrip will now host a doubleheader regional event July 7-10.   Parking will begin Tuesday, July 5, with testing on Wednesday…
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Tony Stewart Racing crew chiefs plan and prep for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

As the dual nitro teams of Tony Stewart Racing prepare for this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, crew chiefs Dickie Venables and Neal Strausbaugh discuss the challenges and unique opportunities that Bristol Dragway presents.
14 Jun 2022
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Preview Show: The Hard Truth!

Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast and the two delve deep into the upcoming 2022 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
14 Jun 2022
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NHRA Insider
  Tony Pedregon joins Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast and the two delve deep into the upcoming 2022 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. This conversation touches on everything from the updated racing surface to the…
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NHRA Camping World Awards Ceremony to be held in Southern California Wine Country

The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will head to scenic Southern California Wine Country and the Pechanga Resort Casino on Monday, Nov. 14, following the final event of the season, the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif.
14 Jun 2022
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Awards Ceremony
The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will head to scenic Southern California Wine Country and the Pechanga Resort Casino on Monday, Nov. 14, following the final event of the season, the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club…
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Tasca Racing to debut TascaParts.com sponsorship in Bristol

Tasca Racing is bringing Bob Tasca III and his TascaParts.com Ford Shelby Mustang to Bristol, looking to go back to the winner’s circle at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 17–19.
13 Jun 2022
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Bob Tasca III
Tasca Racing is bringing Bob Tasca III and his TascaParts.com Ford Shelby Mustang to Bristol, looking to go back to the winner’s circle at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, June 17–19. TascaParts.com is back for the Bristol race as the primary…
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Erica Enders' 'Drive for Five' 2022 championship run is off to a quick start

Four-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world champ Erica Enders has won four of the season’s first six event and talked with NHRA’s Brian Lohnes about her season and the “Drive to Five” championship hunt.
13 Jun 2022
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Top Fuel driver Dan Mercier explains what it's like to be a diehard drag racer from Canada

For Canadian drag racers, the border crossings with a Top Fuel dragster are the first step on the road to the staging lanes.
13 Jun 2022
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Top Fuel racer Dan Mercier explains what it's like to be a diehard drag racer from Canada
    See below for all of the NHRA on FOX features from the 2022 NHRW New England Nationals.  
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NHRA stars set to make some Father's Day noise at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Back in its traditional and popular spot on Father’s Day weekend, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to one of the ultimate destinations in drag racing for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on June 17-19.
13 Jun 2022
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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Back in its traditional and popular spot on Father’s Day weekend, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to one of the ultimate destinations in drag racing for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at picturesque Bristol Dragway on…
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NHRA on FOX recognized broadcasting icon Dave McClelland at New England Nationals

For decades the voice of drag racing broadcast around the world was Dave McClelland. In this tribute from NHRA on FOX's Brian Lohnes, TV viewers relived some of his greatest moments.
12 Jun 2022
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NHRA on FOX recognized broadcasting icon, Dave McClelland
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Thomas, Caro, Carrell headline champions at Tulsa Division 4 season finale

Don Thomas, James Caro, and Will Carrell led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division competed at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park.
11 Jun 2022
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Don Thomas, Amarillo, Texas, '01 CRC, C/DA, 7.142,…
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Fricke, Burkart lead winners at Lebanon Valley Dragway Division 1 event

Jackie Fricke and Phil Burkart Jr., led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division competed at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
11 Jun 2022
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Division 1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Lebanon Valley Dragway: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Jackie Fricke, Flemington, N.J., 5.435, 264.97  def. Mike Hepp…
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How did John Force Racing convince Rahn Tobler to come out of retirement?

Rahn Tobler is a legendary crew chief. It's fair to assume a half-dozen drivers asked him to be their crew chief in 2022. Why did he pick John Force Racing's Austin Prock? It's all about Prock and Tobler family connection.
10 Jun 2022
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How did John Force Racing convince Rahn Tobler to come out of retirement?
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Ka-Boom! The NHRA New England Nationals are tough on nitro engines

Every time the NHRA Camping World Series hauls into Epping, NH, drag racing fans get to see an extreme show— and nitro teams burn the midnight oil putting their Hemi engines back together. See some of the most dramatic nitro carnage here.
10 Jun 2022
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Ka-Boom! The NHRA New England Nationals are tough on nitro engines
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Veteran Pro Stock driver Kenny Delco getting comfortable again in his racecar

Pro Stock veteran Kenny Delco has been traveling the country as a Pro Stock racer for nearly four decades but just recently returned to action after shoulder surgery, happy to be back in the driver's seat.
10 Jun 2022
Kelly Wade
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Kenny Delco
Kenny Delco is a likable guy. He's a quiet man, but even as he stands with arms crossed surveying the racetrack or watching over his KD Racing/Artisan Coffee Chevrolet Camaro as his team wrenches away, Delco wears a kindly grin below eyes that…
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Ed 'the Outlaw' Jones: Living life on two wheels for more than 45 years

Wheelstanders have been part of the NHRA landscape since the mid-1960s, and no driver has more experience or longevity than Ed "the Outlaw” Jones, who first started scraping bumpers in 1976 and continues to this day, more than 45 years later.
10 Jun 2022
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ed 'the Outlaw' Jones
In the pantheon of drag racing exhibition vehicles, no class has been officially accepted by the NHRA longer than the wheelstander, and no driver has more experience or longevity than Ed "the Outlaw” Jones, who first started scraping bumpers in 1976…
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Watch this weekend's Division 1 and 4 Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway and the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tulsa Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
09 Jun 2022
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NHRA.tv
  NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway and the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tulsa Raceway Park for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv powered by …
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First time winners highlight NHRA New England Nationals Sportsman action

Six classes of Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series competition were in action at the NHRA New England Nationals and yielded a slew of first-time winners.
09 Jun 2022
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NHRA New England Nationals
Six classes of Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series competition were in action at the NHRA New England Nationals and yielded a slew of first-time winners. Eric Merryfield’s popular Bounding Beagle GT/TD '96 Dakota flew to victory in Super…
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NHRA on FOX: Mid-season Pro Stock Motorcycle review

2022 has been the season of Suzuki. Beginning with Karren Stoffer's record-setting runs and Gainesville win, to Steve Johnson's back-to-back wins, and then Matt Smith's reaction-time victory.
09 Jun 2022
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NHRA on FOX: Mid-season Pro Stock Motorcycle review
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