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Sportsman standout Richardson still finds major thrill racing at SPORTSnationals

Years of success, world championships and national event victories hasn’t changed Edmond Richardson’s excitement for the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which takes place this weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park.  
24 May 2018
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Edmond Richardson
Years of success, world championships and national event victories hasn’t changed Edmond Richardson’s excitement for the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which takes place this weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park.   A longtime standout, Richardson…
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Crew Chief Confidential: Danny Hood

Danny Hood, who helped tune Courtney Force to the Funny Car victory at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s for this week’s Crew Chief Confidential. 
24 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Crew Chief Confidential
Danny Hood
Hood is the co-crew chief on the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car driven by Courtney Force. Hood was joined early this season by multi-time champion tuner Brian Corradi and their early-season success has been impressive. Force has…
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Late-night finishes

It almost happened in Topeka last weekend, but late-night eliminations finishes are a rarity in NHRA national events. The most famous came in a post-1 a.m. Tuesday morning finish in Englishtown in 1975, where "Jungle Jim" Liberman won his first Funny Car crown.
23 May 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Summernationals
So there we were, me and K-Mac, eyes glued to the starting line, eliminations ladders in hand, pens at the ready, keyboards awaiting an onslaught of fast fingerwork that would make Elton John envious. Brittany Force and Richie Crampton, in position…
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Behind the Numbers: Clay Millican may finally have consistency he needs

After four clean passes led Clay Millican to victory at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, it seems good things are on the horizon for the Great Clips/Parts Plus team.
23 May 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Clay Millican
One of the toughest humps to get over with people who don’t get statistics is this one: Stats don’t tell the whole story. That’s true, and no one who gives two turns of a wheelie bar about them will tell you they do. At least, one stat by itself…
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Stoffer headed to Hawaii to help promote efforts to build a new dragstrip

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Karen Stoffer will be in Hawaii this week, not racing her quick Suzuki but helping to try to get a new dragstrip built in the 50th state.
23 May 2018
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Karen Stoffer
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Karen Stoffer will be in Hawaii this week, not racing her quick Suzuki but helping to try to get a new dragstrip built in the 50th state. Hawaii has a very low voter turnout in the nation, and Stoffer wants to help…
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Biehle is ready for Pro Mod racing at the Night of Thunder in Indy

E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod series regular Michael Biehle will be among those taking part as Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis hosts its inaugural Night of Thunder this Saturday.
23 May 2018
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Pro Mod
Michael Biehle grew up an hour from Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in North Vernon, Ind., so he’s keenly aware that the home of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals is considered hallowed ground by racers across the globe. Biehle is one…
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals winner Clay Millican answers questions on Facebook Live

Top Fuel driver Clay Millican joined NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype hot off his victory in Topeka to answer questions on Facebook Live.
23 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Clay Millican
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The Sports Report: Can't keep Mans down

It took seven years, but Super Stock racer Michael Mans fnally made his return to a national event winner’s circle with a convincing win in Topeka
23 May 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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A lot has happened in Michael Mans’ life since 2011 and most of it has been good. Mans has gotten married and started a family, but until this weekend’s Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, the one thing that hadn’t happened was an…
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Fast Five: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties

From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio presented by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom counts down his five most memorable moments from this past weekend’s Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties in Topeka.
22 May 2018
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NHRA expands leadership team with two executive hires and two promotions

NHRA has announced additions to its leadership team, expanding its strength and scope in race operations and marketing.
22 May 2018
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NHRA
NHRA has announced additions to its leadership team, expanding its strength and scope in race operations and marketing. In racing operations, Ned Walliser rejoins NHRA, now as vice president of competition. Walliser previously worked with NHRA…
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Cowie, Westerfield capture wins at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals

Sean Cowie and Shane Westerfield raced to victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals.
21 May 2018
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Shane Westerfield
Sean Cowie and Shane Westerfield raced to victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.   Cowie qualified No. 2 in Top Alcohol Dragster and faced…
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Smith powers to victory at Heartland Motorsports Park

Rickie Smith drove to victory Monday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park.
21 May 2018
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Rickie Smith
Rickie Smith drove to victory Monday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro Mod…
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Force remains ablaze in Topeka, Kramer captures first career win, Millican earns first win of season

Deric Kramer captured his first national event win by defeating Erica Enders in Pro Stock, Courtney Force won for the third time in 2018 in Funny Car, and Clay Millican got back into the winner's circle for the first time this season in Top Fuel at the Menards NHRA Heart Nationals presented by Minties.
21 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Courtney Force
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals forced to Monday conclusion

An eight-hour rain delay and cooling weather later in the day have forced the conclusion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals to be pushed to Monday. Sportsman racing begins at 8 a.m. followed by the Pros at 10 a.m. Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence is among those still in the hunt.
20 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Steve Torrence
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Turner grabs Top Fuel Harley win at 2018 Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals

20 May 2018
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Defending Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley world champ Jay Turner scored his first win of the season in Topeka, running away from teammate Tii Tharpe to win easily, 6.26 to 6.76.
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Sunday/Monday Notebook

20 May 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Topeka
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Green powers to No. 1 qualifying position at Heartland Motorsports Park

19 May 2018
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Pro Mod
Chad Green held on to the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park. This…
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Millican, C. Force grab No. 1s again in Topeka; Kramer tops Pro Stock pack

Clay Millican (Top Fuel) and Courtney Force (Funny Car) earned their second straight No. 1 qualifying postions and Deric Kramer is the Pro Stock leader after four rounds of professional qualifying at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
19 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clay Millican
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Saturday Notebook

19 May 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Topeka
Preview | Features | Results | Photos QUALIFYING…
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Torrence, C. Force, and Enders lead opening day of Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals

Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) are the qualifying leaders after opening day of theMenards NHRA Heartland Nationals presneted by Minties at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kan.
18 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
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Green races to preliminary No. 1 qualifying position at Heartland Motorsports Park

Chad Green powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.
18 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Chad Green powered to the qualifying lead Friday during the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by presented by J&A Service portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park. This weekend’s Pro…
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Night at the Museum: Melvin Heath's 1956 Nationals-winning dragster

Melvin Heath became NHRA’s second national champion when he drove this dragster to victory at the NHRA Nationals in Kansas City in 1956. NHRA’s Lewis Bloom takes a closer look at the machine, which resides in the NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by AAA.
18 May 2018
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Friday Notebook

18 May 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Topeka
Preview | Features | Results | Photos QUALIFYING ROUNDS RECAPS…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park May 25-27

The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, widely regarded as one of the biggest and finest weekends in Sportsman racing, returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the third consecutive year on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27.
17 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JEGS SPORTSnats
The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, widely regarded as one of the biggest and finest weekends in Sportsman racing, returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the third consecutive year on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. The event,…
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Gonzalez enjoying early season success in E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod category

Entering the 2018 season, Jose Gonzalez was simply glad to be part of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service for the first time.
17 May 2018
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Jose Gonzalez
Entering the 2018 season, Jose Gonzalez was simply glad to be part of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service for the first time. The early-season success and quick rise in the talent-rich class has simply…
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Flashback Friday on NHRA All Access: 1996 Western Auto Nationals

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 1996 Western Auto Nationals
17 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Flashback Friday
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 1996 Western Auto Nationals. Highlights of the event include a…
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Tricky Tipster predicts Topeka wins for Torrence, Force, Nobile, and Smith

Points leaders Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Vincent Nobile, and Rickie Smith rate the edge in Topeka according to NHRA National Dragster magazine's Tricky Tipster.
17 May 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
The 2018 NHRA season hits the one-third mark this week in Topeka which means it's time to get serious about making the Countdown. Tricky Tipster, NHRA National Dragster's resident odds-maker, gives the edge to Steve Torrence, Courtney Force, Vincent…
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Brittany Force discusses recovery from Winternationals crash in new video

Defending Top Fuel champion Brittany Force speaks about her devastating crash at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals and eventual recovery and victory at the NHRA Springnationals in a new video produced by John Force Racing
17 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brittany Force
The start to the 2018 @NHRA season put @BrittanyForce and her…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties

NHRA reporters Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick are joined in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype by FOX reporters Dave Rieff, Tony Pedregon and Indy bureau chief John Kernan to preview the upcoming Topeka event.
16 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Richard Freeman to rejoin Pro Stock ranks at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties

Richard Freeman, owner of Elite Motorsports, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom in the Wally Parks Studio delivered by Papa John's via Skype to talk about rejoining the Pro Stock ranks in Topeka. He also revealed he'll be joining the Pro Mod category and racing in a Mustang in Pro Stock later this year.
16 May 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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