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Dot’s Pretzels becomes new partner with Randy Meyer Racing

Dot’s Pretzels has entered into a new partnership for the 2019 racing season with Menards and Randy Meyer Racing. Dot’s graphics will be displayed on the team’s new Top Alcohol Dragster driven by Julie Nataas and Rachel Meyer and will be an associate sponsor on the dragster driven by Megan Meyer.
09 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Randy Meyer Racing
Dot’s Pretzels has entered into a new partnership for the 2019 racing season with Menards and Randy Meyer Racing. Dot’s graphics will be displayed on the team’s new Top Alcohol Dragster driven by Julie Nataas and Rachel Meyer and will be an…
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Torrence team ready to add to victory streak headed to Virginia

After failing to win at any of the season's first five races, Steve Torrence's Capco Contractors team is the hottest operation in Top Fuel with back-to-back wins in Charlotte and Atlanta. NHRA Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan visited the Torrence shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to catch up with crew chief Bobby Lagana Jr.
09 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
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Carter Machinery joins Blake Alexander for NHRA Virginia Nationals

Caterpillar sales and service company Carter Machinery will appear on Blake Alexander’s Funny Car at the NHRA Virginia Nationals
09 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
News
Blake Alexander
Blake Alexander picked up a new sponsor ahead of the NHRA Virginia Nationals. Carter Machinery, a Caterpillar sales, service and rental company based in Salem, Virginia, will heavily feature on Alexander’s Funny Car at the eighth stop on the NHRA…
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Watch Australian National Drag Racing Association action on NHRA.tv

A part of a new agreement with the Australian National Drag Racing Association, coverage of the ANDRA Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals at the Perth Motorplex is now available on NHRA.tv .
09 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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ANDRA
A part of a new agreement with the Australian National Drag Racing Association, coverage of the ANDRA Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals at the Perth Motorplex is now available on NHRA.tv . Fans around the world will be able to see qualifying…
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Chosen Payments extends its partnership with NHRA

Chosen Payments, the most trusted credit card processor in the payment processing industry, has extended its agreement to serve as the Preferred Credit Card Processor of NHRA.
09 May 2019
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Chosen Payments
Chosen Payments, the most trusted credit card processor in the payment processing industry, has extended its agreement to serve as the Preferred Credit Card Processor of NHRA.    This multi-year extension means that Chosen Payments will…
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Mike Castellana captures Pro Mod victory at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

Mike Castellana claimed his second victory in three years at Atlanta Dragway in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
08 May 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Mike Castellana
Mike Castellana claimed his second victory in three years at Atlanta Dragway in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service on Sunday, winning the 39th annual Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals, where the series was…
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Virginia Motorsports Park primed and ready for Virginia NHRA Nationals

Virginia Motorsports Park owner Tommy Franklin joined NHRA's Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio to preview the upcoming Virginia NHRA Nationals at the fabled facility.
08 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Today™
Virginia Motorsports Park
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Don Prudhomme, Jagger Jones battle their way to finish Mexican 1000

For Don “the Snake” Prudhomme and co-driver Jagger Jones, just finishing the NORRA Mexican 1000 race last week was a major accomplishment that showed the toughness and resilience that made Prudhomme a racing legend.
08 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Don Prudhomme
For NHRA legend Don “the Snake” Prudhomme and co-driver Jagger Jones, finishing the NORRA Mexican 1000 race last week was a major accomplishment that showed the toughness and resilience that made Prudhomme a racing legend and shows that Jones should…
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WFO Radio Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals Winners Edition

08 May 2019
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WFO
Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals Winners Edition featuring Steve Torrence, Ron Capps, Andrew Hines, and Mike Castellana. NHRA’s Alan Reinhart and host Joe Castello recap the race. Ron Capps’ crew member Chris Afflerbach interviews crew chief Rahn…
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NHRA Power Rankings: Doug Kalitta, Tim Wilkerson, Andrew Hines have reason for optimism after Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

Steve Torrence, Robert Hight and Eddie Krawiec lead the NHRA Power Rankings following the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
08 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Power Rankings
Power Rankings
Doug Kalitta lost in the first round at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. His 4.208-second pass hurt his overall success rate and, more importantly to the Mac Tools team, ended his weekend three rounds early. But his NHRA Power Ranking went up and…
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The Sports Report: Craig Bourgeois, Comp’s Ragin' Cajun

With four wins in five finals, Louisiana's Craig Bourgeois might be headed for his second national championship in Comp Eliminator
08 May 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
bourgeois
In last week’s edition of The Sports Report, we detailed the fast start by Super Comp ace Ray Miller III and his prospects of winning the Lucas Oil Series national championship. Although the calendar only recently turned to May, the same buzz…
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After memorable return, NHRA powers back to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2019

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series had a memorable return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2018 and is set to power back to the fan-favorite track in 2019 for the second annual NHRA Virginia Nationals, May 17-19.
07 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Richmond
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series had a memorable return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2018 and is set to power back to the fan-favorite track in 2019 for the second annual NHRA Virginia Nationals, May 17-19. It is the eighth of 24 events…
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Nataas, Frantz score as Division 3 Lucas Oil Series kicks off at National Trail Raceway

Julie Nataas continued her hot streak in Alcohol Dragster and Todd Frantz scored in Comp at the rain-delayed Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season kick off at National Trail Raceway.
07 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 3
The following are Monday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 17th annual Buckeye Nationals: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Julie Nataas, Santa Barbara, Calif., 5.312, 277.09  …
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Fast Five: Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick count down their top five moments from the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
06 May 2019
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Fast Five
Fast Five
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Bourgeois and Stanfield lead Sportsman champs at Arby's Southern Nationals

Former Comp wold champ Craig Bourgeois, second-generation phenom Aaron Stanfield, and Chip Johnson led the pack of Lucas Oil Series winners at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta.
06 May 2019
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil
    Competition Eliminator  Craig Bourgeois, Dragster, 6.858, 188.15 def. Brian Browell, Dragster, 7.328, 181.11.  Super Stock Aaron Stanfield, Chevy Camaro, 9.858, 134.02 def.…
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Ron Capps, Andrew Hines, Steve Torrence win at Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals

Andrew Hines earned the 100th win for Harley-Davidson, Ron Capps ended a drought and Steve Torrence went back-to-back at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines brought home the 100th win for Harley-Davidson in NHRA competition at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, the seventh of the 24 races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. It's his 51st win and third of the season…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Final

Steve Torrence won for the second-straight week to extend his lead in Top Fuel by defeating Brittany Force at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
Steve Torrence went back-to-back with a clean pass down the Atlanta Dragway strip to defeat Brittany Force at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. It took the Texan six tries to win in 2019, but he’s now become the first racer to win twice in Top…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Final

Ron Capps scored his first win of the 2019 season by defeating Tim Wilkerson at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
Ron Capps got the jump at the starting line and hung on to defeat Tim Wilkerson and scored his first win since the fall Charlotte event in 2018. The Rahn Tobler-tuned Dodge Charger ran a 4.068 to guarantee at least one win a year for the past 11…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Final

Andrew Hines took home the 100th victory for Harley-Davidson in NHRA competition at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Make it 100 wins for Harley-Davidson in NHRA competition. Andrew Hines got his 51st career victory with a 6.865-second pass that left little room for doubt against Jerry Savoie. He was shut out of the winner’s circle in 2018 but already has three…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: Semifinals

Jerry Savoie is chasing his first victory in more than a year. To get it, he'll have to beat Andrew Hines at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Jerry Savoie
Jerry Savoie used another holeshot to reach the final round of the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He defeated No. 1 qualifier Eddie Krawiec to get a shot at his first victory of the season. To do that, he’ll have to beat another Harley-Davidson:…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: Semifinals

Tim Wilkerson and Ron Capps will battle in a rematch of the 2015 Atlanta final at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Ron Capps
It’s déjà vu all over again. Tim Wilkerson will race Ron Capps for the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals Wally. This is a rematch of the 2015 Atlanta final, which resulted in a victory for Wilkerson. The Ford Mustang Funny Car driver is looking for his…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: Semifinals

The last two Top Fuel world champions, Steve Torrence and Brittany Force, will face off in the Top Fuel final at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Steve Torrence
The last two Top Fuel world champions will face off in the final round at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. Steve Torrence defeated Bob Vandergriff Racing driver Shawn Reed courtesy of a holeshot. The Texan got off the line .026-second quicker…
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Atlanta Sunday Photo Gallery

The final day of the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals as seen through the lens of photographer Randy Anderson.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Bob Tasca III
The Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals wrapped up at Atlanta Dragway Sunday and photographer Randy Anderson captured the action for NHRA National Dragster.  Legendary crew chief and drag racer Warren Johnson got a taste of Pro…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: E2

Both Harley-Davidson riders advanced at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals and are joined by Jerry Savoie and Hector Arana Jr.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Andrew Hines
Andrew Hines made the quickest run of the round to defeat Ryan Oehler. His 6.881-second pass was the only run in the 6.80s and put him a couple hundredths ahead of teammate Eddie Krawiec entering the semifinals. The Harley-Davidsons can continue to…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: E2

Tim Wilkerson won a wild pedaling match against Bob Tasca III, while Ron Capps took down John Force at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Tim Wilkerson
Tim Wilkerson reached the semifinals thanks to a masterful pedaling effort in the second round of the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He defeated fellow Ford Mustang Funny Car racer Bob Tasca III, who did his best to catch the veteran racer but came…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: E2

Shawn Reed and Jordan Vandergriff advanced to the semifinals and are joined by the last two Top Fuel world champions at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Shawn Reed
Both Bob Vandergriff Racing Top Fuel dragsters reached the semifinals (on opposite sides of the ladder, an added bonus) and both drivers are chasing their first career wins. Jordan Vandergriff will face off against Brittany Force (who has lane…
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Atlanta Pro Stock Motorcycle results: E1

Andrew Hines ran quickest in the first round of Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, setting up a matchup with Ryan Oehler, who continues to be the fastest rider on the property.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Ryan Oehler
Andrew Hines made the best run of the first round (6.872) to continue the Harley-Davidson dominance at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals. He will race Ryan Oehler in the second round in what promises to be an interesting matchup. Oehler still holds…
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Atlanta Funny Car results: E1

Robert Hight ran quickest at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals, Paul Lee scored a round win in his Funny Car return and Tim Wilkerson continued to excel.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Paul Lee
Robert Hight ran quickest in the first session despite shutting his car off a little bit early and will race Paul Lee in the second round. Lee, who made his Funny Car return at the Arby’s NHRA Southern Nationals, got his round win unopposed when…
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Atlanta Top Fuel results: E1

Antron Brown led Top Fuel with a 3.771-second pass at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
05 May 2019
Jacob Sundstrom, NHRA National Dragster Associate Editor
Race coverage
Antron Brown
Antron Brown made the quickest run of the first round (3.771) to beat the second-quickest run of the round (3.779), run by Clay Millican. That booked Brown a matchup with Brittany Force in the second round. She defeated Cameron Ferre, who smoked the…
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Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals Sunday Preview

Eliminations begin with Top Fuel at 11 a.m. at the Arby's NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
05 May 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Atlanta
Three former world champions took poles on in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Brittany Force, Robert Hight and Eddie Krawiec lead in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, and Stevie "Fast" Jackson is the low qualifier…
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