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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday sells out

For the second consecutive year, NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Fans from all over the northeast have filled the grandstands, pit areas, and campgrounds on the second day of the three-day competition.
03 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Crowd at New England Dragway
For the second consecutive year, NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. Fans from all over the northeast have filled the grandstands, pit areas, and campgrounds under…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday Notebook

News, notes, photos, and more from the final day of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
03 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
New England Dragway
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Force sisters, Enders lead opening day at NHRA New England Nationals

It was ladies day in Epping with Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), and Erica Enders (Pro Stock) leading their respective classes after Friday's qualifying rounds at the NHRA New England Nationals.
02 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
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Marinis claims The Pilgramage X275 title in Epping

Small tire standout "Mean Dean" Marinis won the special invitational event held during this weekend's NHRA New England Nationals.
02 Jun 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Winner's Circle
“Mean Dean” Marinis, long acknowledged as one of the top small tire competitors in drag racing, added another title to his collection when he won The Pilgrimage x275 event held during the NHRA New England Nationals. In a wild final round, Marinis,…
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Force uninjured in massive engine explosion

Courtney Force grabbed the headlines during the first round of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals when her Advance Auto Parts entry suffered a massive engine explosion at the end of a track-record run that placed the second-generation Funny Car driver No. 1 on the qualifying sheets.
02 Jun 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
News
Courtney Force grabbed the headlines during the first round of qualifying at the NHRA New England Nationals when her Advance Auto Parts entry suffered a massive engine explosion at the end of a track-record run that placed the second-generation…
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NHRA New England Nationals Friday Notebook

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.
02 Jun 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
New England Dragway
Features | Photos | Preview | Results QUALIFYING…
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Summernationals Time Machine

The upcoming Summernationals is one of the NHRA's most iconic events, with a deep and rich history. Step back into time 40 years ago for one fan's photographic memories of the event.
02 Jun 2017
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Summernationals
Working at National Dragster affords me incredible access to decades and decades worth of photos in our vast image library dating back to NHRA’s earliest days. As you can imagine for a drag racing nut like me, it’s heaven. There are iconic…
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Palmer, Lagana will field CatSpot Litter Top Fuelers in Epping, Englishtown

CatSpot, the organic cat litter brand that currently sponsors Scott Palmer Racing, will also sponsor Dom Lagana and the Lagana Racing Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Summernationals.
02 Jun 2017
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Scott Palmer
CatSpot, the organic cat litter brand that currently sponsors Scott Palmer Racing, will also sponsor Dom Lagana and the Lagana Racing Nitro Ninja Top Fuel dragster at the NHRA New England Nationals and the NHRA Summernationals. Lagana will join…
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Mickey Thompson Tires to sponsor Top Fuel Harley series

Mickey Thompson Tires, a leader in high performance tires and wheels, has signed a multiyear agreement with NHRA to become the series sponsor of the popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category.
02 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
TFH
Mickey Thompson Tires, a leader in high performance tires and wheels, has signed a multiyear agreement with NHRA to become the series sponsor of the popular Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category. The powerful machines and their riders have thrilled…
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John Force ready to get back on winning track at New England Nationals

01 Jun 2017
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John Force
An early-season win and No. 1 qualifier told legendary Funny Car driver John Force he had a car capable of competing for his 17th career world championship. But recent mishaps heading into this weekend’s fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals at…
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Trip to Northeast is music to Greg Anderson's ears

01 Jun 2017
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Greg Anderson
There is something about the Northeast that seems to bring out the best in Greg Anderson. The longtime Pro Stock standout and four-time world champion has dominated at Englishtown for years and that has also carried over to a second Northeast stop…
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Holley National Hot Rod Reunion, June 15-17, celebrates car culture

The 15th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 15-17, is a three-day gathering where the lovers of the car culture can revel in the different aspects of this multifaceted event.
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Reunion
The 15th annual Holley National Hot Rod Reunion presented by AAA Insurance, June 15-17, is a three-day gathering where the lovers of the car culture can revel in the different aspects of this multifaceted event. Quarter-mile nostalgia nitro drag…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA New England Nationals preview

How much trailer "luggage" will teams need for four races in a row? Haulers are packed to the brim as John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom on NHRA Today's Roundtable from the Wally Park NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's. 
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
How much trailer "luggage" will teams need for four races in a row? Haulers are packed to the brim as John Kernan joins Amanda Busick and Lewis Bloom on NHRA Today's Roundtable from the Wally Park NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John's.  Take…
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Tricky Tipster picks Torrence, Capps, Butner as Epping favorites

NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster has named Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) as the odds-on favorites to win the NHRA New England Nationals.
01 Jun 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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Behind the Numbers: What does DeJoria have to do to still make the Countdown?

Let’s look at Alexis DeJoria's odds of chasing down a spot in the Countdown to the Championship with a little historical context in mind.
01 Jun 2017
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
Alexis DeJoria
After missing three events attending to family matters, Alexis DeJoria returns to the NHRA circuit with 10 races left in the regular season and 208 points in the bag. She sits in 14th place, staring up at Jonnie Lindberg, Jim Campbell, Cruz Pedregon…
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DeJoria will return to NHRA competition in Epping

Alexis DeJoria will return to the seat of her Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H.
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria will return to the seat of her Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry at this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H. “I’m excited to get back to racing,” said the four-time Funny Car winner, who has been tending to a private…
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Chevrolet renews as official truck of NHRA

Chevrolet and NHRA announced today they will continue their longstanding relationship as Official Trucks of NHRA that began in 2014. The renewal highlights their continued involvement with the sport. 
01 Jun 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Safety Safari
Chevrolet and NHRA announced today they will continue their longstanding relationship as Official Trucks of NHRA that began in 2014. The renewal highlights their continued involvement with the sport.  “We look forward to continuing our…
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Top Fuel points leader Pritchett looks to maintain impressive roll

A season that started in extraordinary fashion continues to move along at an impressive pace for Leah Pritchett, who continues to hold onto the points lead in a star-studded Top Fuel class entering this weekend's NHRA New England Nationals.
31 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Leah Pritchett
A season that started in extraordinary fashion continues to move along at an impressive pace for Leah Pritchett. The Top Fuel points leader won the first two races of the year in her 10,000-horsepower Papa John’s dragster and has since added a third…
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Local racers clean up at Mission Raceway

Canadian racing was on full display as local racers; Shawn Cowie, Dan Provost, and Ed Hutchinson celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle following their final round wins at the Northwest Division, LORDCO NHRA BC Nationals Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Mission Raceway.
31 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 6
Preview | Saturday | Sunday MISSION, B.C.- Canadian racing was on full display as local racers; Shawn Cowie, Dan Provost, and Ed Hutchinson celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle…
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Abacan named NHRA Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

NHRA has named Roy T. Abacan as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to oversee the financial and accounting organization as well as certain other functions of the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body. 
31 May 2017
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Roy Abacan
NHRA has named Roy T. Abacan as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to oversee the financial and accounting organization as well as certain other functions of the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body.  Abacan is an…
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WFO Radio NHRA Nitro: Eastern Swing preview

31 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
Get ready for the NHRA Mello Yello Series Eastern Swing. Bob Tasca III talks Ford cars, especially Funny Cars; Bob Wilber, author of “Bats, Balls, & Burnouts,” joins WFO to discuss his long-awaited autobiography, Greg Stucker from Goodyear talks…
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Sportsman's paradise

Last weekend's JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals in Bowling Green, Ky., was a haven for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series drivers, including four first-time winners.
31 May 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
coan
Louisiana has long been known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” or so it says on the official state license plates, but last weekend, that unofficial title may have shifted a bit north to Bowling Green, Ky., the site of the annual JEGS NHRA…
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Thacker, Lombardo star at Route 66 Raceway Burndown at Sundown

Marty Thacker and John Lombardo Jr. led the list of winner at the NHRA North Central Division Burndown at Sundown at Route 66 Raceway.
30 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 3
Preview | Friday | Saturday Illinois standouts Marty Thacker in Top Alcohol Dragster, Bob Gipson in Stock Eliminator and Dave Dahlem in Super Gas all took home Wally…
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Hall, Town, Montford collect wins at Thunder on the Plains

Keith Hall, Mike Town, and Ryan Montford led the list of winners as the NHRA West Central Division opened at S.R.C.A Dragstrip with Thunder on the Plains.
30 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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d5
Preview | Friday | Saturday GREAT BEND, Kan. – In the final results from SRCA Dragstrip and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Keith Hall took home the Comp…
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Pritchett to honor 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon with special dragster

Leah Pritchett’s dragster will carry a special “Demon” paint scheme in the New England Nationals and the following week at the Summernationals to salute the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon that will be available to the public later this year.
30 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Leah Pritchett
Leah Pritchett will be driving a Mopar Hemi-powered Demon this weekend in the NHRA New England Nationals, but it won’t one of the coveted 840-horsepower, 21st century muscle cars that are the fastest-ever production vehicles in a quarter-mile.…
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Behind the Numbers: Consistency is the name of the game in Funny Car points battle

John Force isn't just looking for faster speed and quicker elapsed times as he chases Ron Capps and Matt Hagan in the Funny Car standings; the legend is hoping to get down the track more consistently.
30 May 2017
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Behind the Numbers
John Force
John Force sits in third place in the Funny Car standings after the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, but the legendary driver isn’t comfortable with the way his car is running.…
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Top Dragster winner Afton Swanson

30 May 2017
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Former Jr. Dragster racer Afton Swanson had one of the quickest cars in the Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs class in Topeka, and she was the last one standing on Sunday after a final-round win against 2013 Topeka winner Larry Piper. Swanson…
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Super Gas winner Roger Warren

30 May 2017
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Moments before watching his son, James, race in the Super Comp final, Jim Repka raced against Roger Warren for the Super Gas title. Warren, the winner of Super Comp at the 2003 Houston race and 2011 Atlanta event, added a third title when he used a…
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Super Comp winner Austin Williams

30 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
The big story of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties was Super Comp champ Austin Williams, who claimed a win in Topeka for the fifth-straight year. Williams successfully defended his title in Super Comp when he defeated James…
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Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties Stock winner Jeff Lopez

30 May 2017
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Jeff Lopez, the 2012 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Super Gas champion, won his fifth national event title when he stopped Randi Lyn Shipp in the Stock final. Lopez, behind the wheel of his COPO Camaro, defeated Shipp’s vintage ’68 Firebird.…
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