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NHRA Toyota Nationals Stock winner Chris Stephenson

06 Nov 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Chris Stephenson, runner-up in his three prior national events, has competed in 15 of the first 23 national events of the season before finally collecting his first national event win. Paired with 45-time national event winner and current…
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NHRA Toyota Nationals Super Comp winner Kevin Wright

06 Nov 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
The Super Comp field in Las Vegas featured a number of drivers still in contention for the world championship but none of them made the final round. Kevin Wright, who claimed wins at the Pomona season opener in 2010 and 2012, added a third title…
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NHRA Toyota Nationals Super Gas winner Matt Blodgett

06 Nov 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
For the second time this season, Matt Blodgett wheeled his family’s nostalgic ’72 Vega to a win in Super Gas. Following his victory in Sonoma, Blodgett earned his third-career title by beating Rob Willis in the final round. Blodgett was almost…
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Hight vs. Todd, Gray chases first title and a wild finale to Pro Stock Motorcycle in Pomona

Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle champions will all collect their championship jackets at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona this weekend. Here's how the races are shaping up with only one race remaining in the 2018 season.
06 Nov 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Finals
One world championship down, three to go in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Steve Torrence locked up his second championship, and first in Top Fuel, since the last time I checked in with you. That means we still have three titles to pass…
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Mike Salinas chasing first win at final race of 2018 season

San Jose racer Mike Salinas hopes to capture first win of career at the Auto Club NHRA Finals to cap off his first full-time season in Top Fuel.
06 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mike Salinas
Mike Salinas’ first full season in Top Fuel has included his first final round appearance and a berth in the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. By almost every account, he has had an impressive start to his career but Salinas is far from…
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NHRA announces revised 2019 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown schedule

NHRA officials have announced that three dates on its 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule have been changed.
06 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mello Yello
NHRA officials have announced that three dates on its 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule have been changed. The final three events of the season will now take place as follows: Oct. 17-20: AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals, Dallas Oct…
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Tricky Tipster: Torrence, Todd, Gray, and Smith get the nod in Pomona

For the final event of the 2018 season, the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster labels Steve Torrence, J.R. Todd, Tanner Gray, and Matt Smith as the favorites
06 Nov 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Pomona
Looking to end the season on a winning note at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, NHRA National Dragster magazine's own Tricky Tipster has chosen to ride the wave and once again pick newly-crowned Top Fuel champ Steve Torrence as the favorite. Other Pomona…
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John Force Racing drivers will host autograph session Tuesday in Ontario

Reigning NHRA Mello Yello champions Brittany Force and Robert Hight, along with John and Courtney Force, will meet and greet fans at Mark Christopher Chevrolet in Ontario, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 6.
05 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
John Force Racing
Reigning NHRA Mello Yello champions Brittany Force and Robert Hight, along with John and Courtney Force, will meet and greet fans at Mark Christopher Chevrolet in Ontario, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 5-7 p.m. The quartet of John Force Racing…
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Hight ready to try to finish the job for second straight year in Pomona

As far as Robert Hight is concerned, it doesn’t get any better than ending the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season with a world championship on the line. That will be the scenario for a second straight year when the defending Funny Car world champion heads to Pomona for the Auto Club NHRA Finals this weekend.
05 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Robert Hight
As far as Robert Hight is concerned, it doesn’t get any better than ending the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season at historic Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif., with a world championship on the line. That will be the scenario for a second…
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Five drivers clinch NHRA Lucas Oil world championships

Justin Lamb, Devin Isenhower, Brian McClanahan, Paul Nero and Ronnie Proctor all clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series World Championships this weekend at the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
04 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil
Justin Lamb, Devin Isenhower, Brian McClanahan, Paul Nero and Ronnie Proctor all clinched NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series World Championships this weekend at the NHRA Pacific Division Lucas Oil Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 2003 Las Vegas

Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers have  been getting bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 2003 fall event from Las Vegas.
02 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
Throughout 2018, NHRA All Access subscribers have  been getting bonus content with the airing of vintage NHRA national events as part of the new Flashback Friday feature. This week: the 2003 fall event from Las Vegas. The event featured Tony…
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Nitro-powered toy drive invades Auto Club NHRA Finals

The Never Forgotten Foundation, Inland Valley Hope Partners, Kalitta Motorsports, and Global Electronic Technology are teaming up to gather toys from race fans at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. 
02 Nov 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Toy Drive
The fastest toy drive in the country is coming to Auto Club Raceway in Pomona during the Auto Club NHRA Finals, Nov.8-11. The Never Forgotten Foundation, Inland Valley Hope Partners, Kalitta Motorsports, and Global Electronic Technology are teaming…
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Courtney Enders-Lambert begins Pro Stock Motorcycle licensing

Erica Enders’ younger sister, Courtney, rode Jerry Savoie’s Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle during Monday test session in Las Vegas
02 Nov 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
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It’s entirely possible that two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders might not be the only member of the Enders family to race in the NHRA Mello Yello series in the near future. On Monday following the recent NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas,…
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Mike Kloeber announced as Clay Millican’s crew chief for 2019 season

Crew chief David Grubnic and assistant crew chief Mac Savage will not return to the Parts Plus team in 2019.
01 Nov 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Kloeber
Straightline Strategy Group, the ownership group of the Top Fuel Dragster driven by Clay Millican, hired Mike Kloeber to tune the Parts Plus machine for the 2019 season. The two worked together in the IHRA, winning 50 events and six world…
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Jianna Salinas completes Pro Stock Motorcycle licensing laps

Jianna Salinas completed her Pro Stock Motorcycle licensing runs on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking another step toward making her debut at the 50th anniversary of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville in 2019.
31 Oct 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Jianna Salinas completes Pro Stock Motorcycle licensing laps
Jianna Salinas completed her Pro Stock Motorcycle licensing runs on Monday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking another step toward making her debut at the 50th anniversary of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville in…
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FOX Deportes will feature NHRA Championship Drag Racing all November long

The NHRA and FOX Deportes, the leading Spanish-language sports network, have announced that NHRA Championship Drag Racing programming will be featured on the network in November.
31 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pomona
The NHRA and FOX Deportes, the leading Spanish-language sports network, announced today that NHRA Championship Drag Racing programming will be featured on the network in November. This marks the first time in NHRA history that the sport will be…
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The Sports Report: The long road to victory

Chris Stephenson’s season-long journey pays off with his first Stock Eliminator win at the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
31 Oct 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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 “No journey is too long when one finds what he seeks.” – Old Chinese proverb. After winning his first national event at the NHRA Toyota Nationals, Division 3 Stock racer Chris Stephenson can relate to that bit of ancient Chinese wisdom.…
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Mopar introduces 1,000-horsepower 426 Crate Hemi engine at SEMA Show

Mopar unveiled at the SEMA Show a brand-new Hemi-engine, the “Hellephant” 426 supercharged Mopar Crate Hemi, boasting 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque.
30 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Hemi
Mopar has unveiled a brand-new Hemi-engine, the “Hellephant” 426 supercharged Mopar Crate Hemi, boasting 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The new engine, a Mopar-first for a 1,000-horsepower crate engine kit offered by an Original…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway for 2019 event

The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, widely regarded as one of the biggest and most prestigious weekends in Sportsman racing, will return to National Trail Raceway in 2019, as the race will take place at the facility on Sept. 20-22. 
30 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sportsnationals
The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, widely regarded as one of the biggest and most prestigious weekends in Sportsman racing, will return to National Trail Raceway in 2019, as the race will take place at the facility on Sept. 20-22.  The highly-…
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Pacific Division finale wraps up at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
30 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 7
Preview | Saturday Kim Parker and Chris Marshall took home the wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.   Parker,…
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Fast Five: NHRA Toyota Nationals

NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Dave Rieff count down their top five moments from the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
30 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
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​​​​NHRA applauds new eCOPO concept

29 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Chevrolet’s SEMA Show announcement of an electric-powered COPO Camaro was met with enthusiasm by NHRA officials, who are excited about the new possibilities for electric-powered vehicles in NHRA competition. “Chevrolet’s dedication to innovation…
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2019 COPO Camaro marks 50 years of special-order performance

An anniversary-themed 2019 COPO Camaro race car introduced Monday at the SEMA Show celebrates the 50-year milestone of the special order, ultimate performance models and launches the 2019 COPO Camaro program. 
29 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
COPO
PRESS RELEASE An anniversary-themed 2019 COPO Camaro race car introduced Monday at the SEMA Show celebrates the 50-year milestone of the special order, ultimate performance models and launches the 2019 COPO Camaro program.…
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Chevrolet unveils electric-powered eCOPO Camaro race car concept at SEMA Show

Chevrolet revealed its electric-powered eCOPO Camaro Concept at the SEMA Show. Developed by General Motors and built in partnership with Hancock and Lane Racing, the concept race car is driven by an electric motor providing the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. 
29 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
COPO
PRESS RELEASE Fifty years after the original COPO Camaro special order performance models were introduced, Chevrolet’s eCOPO Camaro Concept demonstrates an electrified vision for drag racing.   Developed by General…
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Severance clinches world championship; Bellemeur continues to dominate

In the final results from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Joey Severance, raced to the event win and clinched the NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster World Championship. Sean Bellemeur continued to dominate the Top Alcohol Funny Car class. 
29 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Las Vegas
In the final results from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Joey Severance, raced to the event win and clinched the NHRA Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster World Championship. Sean Bellemeur continued to…
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2019 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series schedule announced

The 2019 schedule for the thrilling E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been announced and will feature 12 stops across the country during the busy season. 
29 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
The 2019 schedule for the thrilling E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been announced and will feature 12 stops across the country during the busy season.  “The E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag…
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Twelve rookie candidates eligible for 2018 Auto Club Road to The Future award

A diverse field of 11 rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, were announced by NHRA officials and the Automobile Club of Southern California as the eligible candidates for the 2018 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award.
29 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Rookies
A diverse field of 23rookie drivers representing the four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series categories, Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, were announced by NHRA officials and the Automobile Club of Southern California as the…
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Sidnei Frigo wins final Pro Mod race of season while Mike Janis captures season title

Mike Janis won his first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world championship at the season ending event during the NHRA Toyota Nationals while Sidnei Frigo earned his first win of the year.
28 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Mike Janis won his first E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service world championship at the season ending event during the NHRA Toyota Nationals. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing is presented by Trask Performance.…
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Torrence wins fifth-straight Top Fuel race; Todd, Arana, Butner capture Vegas wins

Steve Torrence remained perfect in the Countdown to the Championship and earned his first Mello Yello NHRA Top Fuel title, J.R. Todd took over the Funny Car points lead, Bo Butner earned his first Pro Stock win since the Winternationals and Hector Arana Jr. stayed in the Pro Stock Motorcycle race at the NHRA Toyota Nationals.
28 Oct 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Winners
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Steve Torrence clinches 2018 Top Fuel championship

Steve Torrence became the 30th champion in Top Fuel history during eliminations at the NHRA Toyota Nationals. The Texan clinched the title in the semifinals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
28 Oct 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence captured his first Top Fuel title by defeating Richie Crampton in the semifinals at the NHRA Toyota Nationals on Sunday. Tony Schumacher, the only racer with an opportunity to catch Torrence, fell to teammate Leah Pritchett in the…
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