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Pritchett to be featured on HLN “Morning Express with Robin Meade”

Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel points leader Leah Pritchett is scheduled to appear as a live guest on the HLN network’s program Morning Express with Robin Meade on May 4.
03 May 2017
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Leah Pritchett
Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel points leader Leah Pritchett is scheduled to appear as a live guest on the HLN network’s program Morning Express with Robin Meade on May 4. The interview will take place in their Atlanta based…
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WFO Radio NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition

03 May 2017
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Winners Edition featuring Ron Capps, Steve Torrence, Chris McGaha, and L.E. Tonglet. The NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the event plus ‘Celebrity Rental Car Roundup’ with Ashley Sanford.…
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Another week, another double

With a little help from his friends, John Labbous Jr. becomes the latest driver to double-up after winning the Super Comp and Super Gas titles at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
03 May 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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Believe it or not, a double victory remains one of the most difficult feats to accomplish in NHRA drag racing. As most drivers know, winning one race is hard enough but to win two on the same day is extremely problematic. Despite the challenges of a…
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Nostalgia history made at Firebird Raceway

Jason Rupert, Brian Hyerstay, and Jacob Wood all took their pictures in the winner circle of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest division NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Championship presented by Peterson Chevrolet this past weekend at Firebird Raceway. Rupert took the win in Nostalgia Funny Car, Hyerstay won in Comp Eliminator and Wood won in Sportsman Motorcycle class.
02 May 2017
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Preview | Friday | Saturday BOISE, Idaho – Jason Rupert, Brian Hyerstay, and Jacob Wood all took their pictures in the winner circle of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag…
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JFR works overtime to give Brittany Force a new car for Atlanta

A day after a disappointing first-round loss at the Four-Wide Nationals John Force Racing’s fab shop was hard at work replacing the front half of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster in anticipation of this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
02 May 2017
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NHRA Today™
A day after a disappointing first-round loss at the Four-Wide Nationals John Force Racing’s fab shop was hard at work replacing the front half of Brittany Force’s Top Fuel dragster in anticipation of this weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals…
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NHRA Motorsports Museum Executive Director recognized for supporting education in Pomona

02 May 2017
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Larry Fisher, Executive Director of the NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California, joined other community leaders who were recognized for their service and support of the students and educational programs of the…
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As tour heads to Atlanta, Palmer thrilled with constant improvement

It might be Scott Palmer’s most aggressive season to date in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in terms of participation, but a controlled approach is currently the Top Fuel veteran’s main objective early in the 2017 season.
02 May 2017
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Scott Palmer
It might be Scott Palmer’s most aggressive season to date in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in terms of participation, but a controlled approach is currently the Top Fuel veteran’s main objective early in the 2017 season. While that…
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Rookie Report Card after Charlotte

The 2017 rookie class continued its solid early season with Jonnie Lindberg (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Joey Gladstone (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all making it out of the first round of competition at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
02 May 2017
Candida Benson, NHRA.com Managing Editor
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Charlotte Rookie Report Card
The 2017 rookie class continued its solid early season with Jonnie Lindberg (Funny Car), Tanner Gray (Pro Stock), and Joey Gladstone (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all making it out of the first round of competition at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. In…
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Cowie, Lindberg lead winners in Charlotte

Shawn Cowie and Johan Lindberg raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. John Labbous Jr.'s Super-class double also highlighted the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the event.
01 May 2017
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Johan Lindberg
Shawn Cowie and Johan Lindberg raced to victory at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Lindberg scored his first NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national event win in Top Alcohol Funny Car; while Cowie picked up his sixth in…
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The Pilgrimage, featuring radial tire racers, to participate at NHRA New England Nationals

Radial tire racers from the Northeast will take part in ‘The Pilgrimage’ on June 2 during the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. 
01 May 2017
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Radial tire racers from the Northeast will take part in ‘The Pilgrimage’ on June 2 during the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.  The Pilgrimage will pit racers in the New England X275 vs. X275 in an eight-car grudge match…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals: Fast Five

With its unusual format featuring four-at-a-time contests in the four Professional classes and, new this year, Pro Mod, the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals always delivers a lot of excitement and many memorable moments, and this year was no exception. Here’s a look at the five best moments from the weekend.
01 May 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
With its unusual format featuring four-at-a-time contests in the four Professional classes and, new this year, Pro Mod, the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals always delivers a lot of excitement and many memorable moments, and this year was no exception. Here…
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NHRA fans, supporters encouraged to show their support for the RPM Act

NHRA fans and supporters are encouraged to show their support for the RPM Act, legislation intended to protect the right to convert a regular car into a racecar to be used only at racetracks.
01 May 2017
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NHRA fans and supporters are encouraged to show their support for the RPM Act, legislation intended to protect the right to convert a regular car into a racecar to be used only at racetracks. The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of…
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Gasko claims first SAM Tech Factory Stock title

Teenager Peter Gasko Jr. puts the brakes on Factory Stock ace David Barton in all-COPO final round at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
30 Apr 2017
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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The School of Automotive Machinists and Technology NHRA Factory Stock Showdown crowned a new winner when 19-year old Peter Gasko Jr. upset class kingpin David Barton in the final of the Four-Wide Nationals. Gasko was sharp on the Tree with an almost…
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Castellana collects victory in first four-wide Pro Mod competition

The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series raced at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time in the history of the category and Mike Castellana powered to the event win.
30 Apr 2017
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Mike Castellana
The NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series raced at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals for the first time in the history of the category and Mike Castellana powered to the event win. This is the third of 12 events on the schedule and this weekend…
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Torrence, Capps, McGaha, Tonglet collect NHRA Four-Wide Nationals wins

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Chris McGaha, and L.E. Tonglet shared the winner's circle during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
30 Apr 2017
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Cummings wins Moser Sportsman Shootout at Motorplex

Slate Cummings took home the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
30 Apr 2017
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Slate Cummings
Slate Cummings took home the win in the NHRA Moser Sportsman Shootout at Texas Motorplex and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Cummings worked his way through the 16-car field made up of drivers in seven different NHRA classes, knocking out…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Sunday Notebook

Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Chris McGaha, and LE Tonglet shared the winner's circle during the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Mike Castellana was also crowned the winner of the first-ever four-wide event for the J&A Services Pro Mod series.
30 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Coughlin holds onto qualifying lead at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Troy Coughlin retained the No. 1 qualifying position from his second qualifying session during the NHRA J&A Service Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. 
29 Apr 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Troy Coughlin retained the No. 1 qualifying position from his second qualifying session during the NHRA J&A Service Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.  His pass of 5.770 seconds at 254.95 mph…
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Millican, C. Force, Coughlin, Savoie hold on to top qualifying spots in Charlotte

Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all held onto their Friday No. 1 qualifying spots and will lead their respective fields into battle Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
29 Apr 2017
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Saturday Notebook

Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Courtney Force (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Jerry Savoie (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all held onto their Friday No. 1 qualifying spots and will lead their respective fields into battle Sunday at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
29 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Coughlin races to NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod qualifying lead at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

28 Apr 2017
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Troy Coughlin
Troy Coughlin raced to the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Drag Racing Series portion of the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. This is the third of 12 events on the schedule and this weekend’s Pro Mod event is co-sponsored by…
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Millican, C. Force, Coughlin, and Savoie lead Four-Wide Nationals Friday qualifying

Clay Millican, Courtney Force, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Jerry Savoie are the leaders after two rounds of professional qualifying at the Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
28 Apr 2017
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John Muldowney, son of legend  Shirley Muldowney, dead at 59

28 Apr 2017
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John Muldowney
John Muldowney, the son of drag racing icon Shirley Muldowney, died of a blood clot Thursday at the age of 59 in Springfield, Mo.   John Muldowney was the only child of Shirley Muldowney and her first husband, Jack. He worked on Shirley…
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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday Notebook

28 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Lagana prepares for return to Top Fuel cockpit in Charlotte

Top Fuel racer Dom Lagana joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first race in 2017, the upcoming NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
28 Apr 2017
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Top Fuel racer Dom Lagana joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his first race in 2017, the upcoming NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Lagana returns to Top Fuel competition in…
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NHRA Today Roundtable: NHRA Four-Wide Nationals preview

From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and John Kernan preview this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
27 Apr 2017
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NHRA Today™
From the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s, NHRA’s Lewis Bloom and John Kernan preview this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Teams that ran well in Houston head to the unique four-wide event with high hopes because they gathered…
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Hines looks to make it four-straight wins at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Andrew Hines has won the past three Four-Wide Nationals on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson and will look to make it a fourth time against a loaded Pro Stock Motorcycle field.
27 Apr 2017
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Andrew Hines
To have success over the years at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, taking place this weekend at state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway, the key term for Andrew Hines is adapt. In that regard, the five-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion has had no trouble…
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Pro Mod drivers thrilled for first chance to race four-wide

The rapid rise in growth and popularity of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will take another big step at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, as the class will compete in the four-wide setup for the first time in class history.
27 Apr 2017
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Mike Castellana
The rapid rise in growth and popularity of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will take another big step at this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, as the class will compete in the four-wide setup for the first time…
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Tricky Tipster places Pritchett, Capps, Line, Hines atop Charlotte rankings

Houston nitro winners Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel) and Ron Capps (Funny Car) and defending NHRA Four-Wide Nationals champs Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster's top picks for victories this weekend at zMAX Dragway.
27 Apr 2017
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Leah Pritchett, Ron Capps, Jason Line, Andrew Hines
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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DeJoria withdraws from Charlotte race

Citing the need to deal with a family matter, Alexis DeJoria will not compete in the 8th annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Charlotte. Chad Head has been tapped to fill in for DeJoria.
27 Apr 2017
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Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria will not compete in the 8th annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Charlotte. DeJoria must step away from the driver’s seat to deal with a family matter. Although she will not attend the Charlotte event, it is important to…
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