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Fast Five: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties

From national-record runs to the continuation of a winning streak, the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, race No. 8 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.
22 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
From national-record runs to the continuation of a winning streak, the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, race No. 8 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the…
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Cowie, Lombardo lead winners in Topeka

Shawn Cowie and John Lombardo Jr. raced to victory at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka.
22 May 2017
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Shawn Cowie
TOPEKA, Kan. – Shawn Cowie and John Lombardo Jr. raced to victory at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka. Cowie, Surrey, B.C., collected his eighth career national event win and his…
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Jackson wins first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Series title in Topeka

Stevie Jackson powered to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series win Sunday at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka.
21 May 2017
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Steve Jackson
Stevie Jackson powered to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series win Sunday at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka. This weekend’s Pro Mod racing, presented by the Real Pro Mod…
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Capps wins fourth straight, Brown and Gray also earn Topeka wins

Ron Capps picked up his fourth-straight victory for the first time in his career, while Antron Brown found the Top Fuel winner's circle again and Tanner Gray earned his second career Pro Stock win at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
21 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Event winners Antron Brown, Ron Capps, and Tanner Gray 4
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Sunday Notebook

News, notes, quotes, and photos from race day at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, race eight of 24 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.
21 May 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
topeka
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Morgan upsets low qualifier Rahaim as Topeka Pro Mod eliminations kick off

Bob Rahaim raced to the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka but lost in round one to Larry Morgan (pictured).
20 May 2017
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Larry Morgan
Bob Rahaim raced to the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka. His pass of 5.74 seconds at 251.49 mph in the second…
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Hagan shatters Funny Car marks on record-setting day in Topeka

Matt Hagan set both ends of the NHRA Funny Car national record with a stunning blast of 3.802 seconds at 338.85 mph to lead Funny Car qualifying at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties. Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) lead their respective fields.
20 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Hagan
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Facebook Live replay: Watch final nitro qualifying from Topeka

In an historic first for the sanctioning body, NHRA live-streamed the fourth qualifying session from the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties on its Facebook page. You can watch a full replay here.
20 May 2017
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Topeka
In an historic first for the sanctioning body, NHRA live-streamed the entire fourth qualifying session from the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties on its Facebook page, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Central. The stream included NHRA's…
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Saturday Notebook

20 May 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
topeka
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Hruska powers to J&A Service Pro Mod qualifying lead Friday in Topeka

Harry Hruska is atop of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties following the first session of qualifying for the category.
19 May 2017
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Pro Mod
Harry Hruska is atop of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties following the first session of qualifying for the category. The teams only had one qualifying session…
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Hight sets Funny Car speed record, Torrence, Butner lead day one of qualifying

Robert Hight made the fastest pass in Funny Car history, 337.66 mph, and leads the Funny Car field on a rain-shortened day at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) lead their respective fields.
19 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Robert Hight
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Friday Notebook

19 May 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Topeka
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Roundtable: Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals pre-race preview

NHRA's John Kernan, Amanda Busick, and Lewis Bloom preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka, race No. 8 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
19 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
roundtable
NHRA's John Kernan, Amanda Busick, and Lewis Bloom preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka, race No. 8 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
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That was then, this is now: 1991

The 1991 season was one of the wildest in NHRA history, with broken barriers, a nitro-shortage scare, wild crashes, overdue wins, rookie phenoms, and much more, and we've got the trivia quiz to prove it.
19 May 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Blowover
I had a lot of fun researching and reminiscing while creating last week’s column about Pat Austin’s double at the 1991 Topeka event, but, typical me, leafing through those old issues of National Dragster got my gears spinning. Going…
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Torrence has no plans of slowing down at NHRA Heartland Nationals

Coming off arguably the best three-week stretch in his Top Fuel career, Steve Torrence heads to Heartland Park Topeka, the site of this weekend’s 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, a confident driver.
19 May 2017
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Steve Torrence
Coming off arguably the best three-week stretch in his Top Fuel career, Steve Torrence heads to Heartland Park Topeka, the site of this weekend’s 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, a confident driver. Torrence has…
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Jackson bursts onto Pro Mod scene heading to Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals

The jump into the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been filled with challenges, and nothing about the first four races has been easy for Stevie “Fast” Jackson. But in his mind, that’s just the way he likes it.
18 May 2017
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Steve Jackson
The jump into the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been filled with challenges, and nothing about the first four races has been easy for Stevie “Fast” Jackson. But in his mind, that’s just the way he likes it. Jackson, who has…
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Gasko still relishing unexpected SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown win

Pete Gasko Jr., winner of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent victory. 
18 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Pete Gasko Jr., winner of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent victory.  Nineteen-year-old Gasko is a…
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Torrence, Capps, Butner top Tricky Tipster's picks for Topeka

Three of the hottest drivers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series right now -- Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) -- are the favorites of NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster to win the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
18 May 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, and Bo Butner
For more than five decades, NHRA National Dragster's famed Tricky Tipster has tested his prognosticating skills prior to each national event, putting odds on the top eight racers he thinks have the best shot at victory in Tricky Tipster.…
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Skillman hopes to add to Pro Stock's win parity at Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties

There have been six different winners at the first seven races. Having finally escaped the doldrums of a frustrating stretch, Drew Skillman would like to be the next on that list.
18 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Skillman
To exemplify the impressive parity in Pro Stock during the first portion of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, there have been six different winners at the first seven races. Having finally escaped the doldrums of a frustrating…
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California natives dominate in Fontana

Seven California racers took home wins from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division event at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway over the weekend. Racers from all over the state were represented in the final rounds, making this a golden weekend for NHRA racing in California.
17 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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d7
Preview | Friday | Saturday FONTANA, Calif. — Seven California racers took home wins from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division event at Auto…
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JEGS Allstars points change announced for 2018 event

NHRA has announced a change to the structure in which racers earn points toward a berth in the popular JEGS Allstars program. Beginning with the 2018 JEGS Allstars event, racers will now count their best five in-division events toward their JEGS Allstars points total.  
17 May 2017
News
Jegs
NHRA has announced a change to the structure in which racers earn points toward a berth in the popular JEGS Allstars program. Beginning with the 2018 JEGS Allstars event, racers will now count their best five in-division events toward their JEGS…
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Real Pro Mod Association named presenting sponsor of Topeka Pro Mod racing

The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.
17 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
RPM
The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) has been named the presenting sponsor for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the upcoming Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties coming to Heartland Park Topeka May 19-21…
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Torrence, Enders guests on this week's WFO Radio NHRA Nitro

17 May 2017
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WFO
This week on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro, back-to-back Top Fuel winner Steve Torrence, Erica Enders, NHRA National Dragster's  Kevin McKenna, John DiBartolomeo, and Terry Brannon are the featured guests. The NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello…
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Reigning champ Capps is red hot approaching Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties

In a class full of star competitors and breathtaking performances, Funny Car’s Ron Capps has managed to stand out in an impressive way over the past month. Coming off his first Funny Car world championship, Capps hasn’t let down one bit, taking over the points lead by winning three straight races.
16 May 2017
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Ron Capps
In a class full of star competitors and breathtaking performances, Funny Car’s Ron Capps has managed to stand out in an impressive way over the past month. Coming off his first Funny Car world championship, Capps hasn’t let down one bit, taking…
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Hubert's Lemonade wrap to reappear on Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car driven by Jim Campbell

The bright yellow of Hubert’s Lemonade will once again be a part of multiple summer races on the Jim Dunn Racing car driven by Jim Campbell and will make its debut at the Menards NHRA Heartlands Nationals presented by Minties on Friday. 
16 May 2017
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Hubert
The bright yellow of Hubert’s Lemonade will once again be a part of multiple summer races on the Jim Dunn Racing car driven by Jim Campbell and will make its debut at the Menards NHRA Heartlands Nationals presented by Minties on Friday.  The…
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Jackson off to a "fast" start in Pro Mod career

Stevie “Fast” Jackson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the start of his NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod career. 
16 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Stevie “Fast” Jackson joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about the start of his NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series career.  Jackson burst on to the NHRA…
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Top Fuel champ Dixon to dive into Top Alcohol Funny Car

Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon will make his Top Alcohol Funny Car debut May 19-21 at Summit Motorsports Park. The event is part of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series for Division 3.
16 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Larry Dixon
Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon will make his Top Alcohol Funny Car debut in Tony and Michael Bartone’s Hussey Performance-sponsored car at the 11th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser, May 19-21 at Summit Motorsports…
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Dixon, Gutierrez take wins at Cavalcade of Stars

Former Top Fuel world champ Larry Dixon made his Top Alcohol Funny Car debut a memorable one, joining John Paul Gutierrez as alcohol-class winners at the Cavalcade of Stars event in Division 3.
15 May 2017
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D3
Preview | Friday | Saturday NORWALK, Ohio – Former NHRA Top Fuel world champion Larry Dixon took home the win and the trophy in his NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing…
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Rampy doubles at Atlanta Dragway

David Rampy doubled up at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division at Atlanta Dragway. Rampy won in both Comp and Super Stock at the event, the fifth of the seven events in the division.
15 May 2017
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D2
Preview | Friday | Saturday In the final results of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division event at Atlanta Dragway, past national champions Kevin Brannon and Jeffrey…
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JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park

The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the second consecutive year on Memorial Day weekend, for three days of intense racing action.
15 May 2017
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Sportsnationals
The JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky., for the second consecutive year on Memorial Day weekend, for three days of intense racing action. The event is set to take place May 26-28 and will once again…
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