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(9/6/10)
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Larry Dixon and Ashley Force Hood returned to the winner's circle and were joined
by first-time winners Greg Stanfield and LE Tonglet as the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil roared to its traditional
Labor Day conclusion at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
Monday recap
Final-round appearances by Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car, pictured),
Mike Edwards (Pro Stock), and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle) allowed the incoming points leaders to maintain their grasp
of the No. 1 spot in their classes following the first race in the six-race Countdown playoffs.
Unofficial standings
Courteousy of ESPN.com (http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Heat Is On
Bad news for Top Fuel racers not named Larry Dixon: The U.S. Nationals No. 1 qualifier is 20-0 in eliminations when the
Al-Anabi dragster sits on the pole. Story Eliminationsss on ESPN3.com
Courteousy of SpeedTv.com
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NHRA: Hagan Hot At U.S. Nationals
Up and coming superstar Matt Hagan held on to the No. 1 spot in Funny Car qualifying
Sunday at O'Reilly Raceway Park more(9/5/10)
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The final fields are set for Monday's final eliminations at the 56th annual Mac Tools
U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis with Larry Dixon, Matt Hagan, Mike Edwards,
Andrew Hines leading their fields into Labor Day battle.
Sunday recap
News and notes from Sunday at the 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals from O'Reilly
Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Compiled by the National DRAGSTER staff.
Enter Notebook
Larry Dixon, Matt Hagan, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and Andrew Hines hold the provisional
qualifying leads with one day of qualifying left to go at the 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil
at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis to set the fields for Monday's final eliminations.
Saturday recap
Shawn Herbst and Jack Ward grabbed possibly the biggest wins of their racing careers
in the Race of Champions event at the NHRA Northwest Division Summit Racing Series Finals. Herbst and Ward, along with Gordon
Cady Jr. and Kevin Brennan will now advance to the Summit Series National Championship
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JEGS Mail Order, a nationwide leader in the sales and distribution of parts and supplies
for the aftermarket performance industry, has signed a multi-year agreement with NHRA to renew its title sponsorship of all
three NHRA SPORTSnationals events.
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(9/3/10)
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Cory McClenathan, Robert Hight, Mike Edwards, and Andrew Hines are the leaders after
Friday's lone qualifying session at the 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at O'Reilly Raceway Park
at Indianapolis.
Friday recap
With nine victories in nine final-round appearances, Larry Dixon’s regular-season
performance during the first 17 races of the season was impressive, and the two-time world champ must be feeling a sense of
anticipation as he heads into the playoffs as the top seed and category favorite.
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News and notes from Friday at the 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals from O'Reilly
Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Compiled by the National DRAGSTER staff.
Enter Notebook
Capitalizing on the increasing popularity of the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship,
NHRA announced today that ESPN will be expanding its coverage of the NHRA Full Throttle Series’ six-race playoff across
multiple platforms and making all of the racing available live to racing fans.
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NHRA.com's Interactive@Indy feature is live again, providing live commenatary on
all of the action at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, From the Interactive@Indy page you also can access the National DRAGSTER
staff blog and other features.
Join the fun
(9/2/10)
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Last year, he barely qualified for the playoffs and then made a thrilling underdog charge to take the crown; this year, he's the No. 2 seed, so Robert Hight comes to Indy with a quiet sense of confidence
based on his team’s consistent efforts during the regular season.
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The Mopar Hemi Challenge race series made its debut in 2001 at the Mac Tools U.S.
Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and 10 years later is still going strong. The second of three 2010 Mopar Hemi Challenge race
series events is scheduled for Sept. 2-3 at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals.
Full Story
(9/1/10)
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NHRA: Countdown Predictions
The Countdown to the Championship is on and go2geiger.com's Craig Wack peers
into his crystal ball to make his annual Countdown predictions. moreCourteousy of NHRA.com
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Greg Anderson, who trails only Bob Glidden and former mentor Warren Johnson on the
Indy Pro Stock wins list, will try to add another Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil victory to his resume and
make a run at a fourth world championship in the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship.
Full Story
NHRA race fans will enjoy unprecedented live coverage of the season's biggest race,
the 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, through a combination of interactive features on NHRA.com.
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Multi-event-winning Funny Car driver Ron Capps, pilot of the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge
out of Don Schumacher Racing, has joined the ranks of NHRA.com's blogging drivers. You can check out his first entry, now
online, talking about his busy weekend ahead at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.
Enter blog
(8/31/10)
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Special-edition paint jobs for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil
have been a regular part of the event's landscape for years, and the 2010 edition of "the Big Go" will be no exception with
the Funny Cars of Bob Tasca III (pictured), Cruz Pedregon, and Robert Hight wearing special livery.
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A late surge in the regular season has put Andrew Hines back in his comfort zone
as the three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ begins his quest to add title No. 4 to his racing résumé. He enters
the Countdown playoffs as the top seed in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category.
Full Story
Courteousy of ESPN.com (http://espn.go.com/racing/):
NHRA Beats NASCAR
What do you say about a motorsports playoff format that rewards winning, and where the title often comes down to the last
pass of the last event of the season? It's called getting it right. Terry Blount »
Courteousy of USA Today.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/default.htm):
Courtney Force, right, joins sister Brittany and her father, John, in a victory celebration from
earlier this season at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. By Courtney Force, special for USA TODAY
Being my last article of the summer I decided to fill everyone in on what my goals will be from... moreSTANDINGS: NHRA points
(8/30/10 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
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As NHRA celebrates the 56th anniversary of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented
by Lucas Oil, Sept. 1-6, the world’s most prestigious drag race is set to provide its traditional offering of the very
best in speed and high performance to countless thousands of hot rodding enthusiasts.
Full Story
NHRA fans are encouraged to take part in the Manufacturers Midway Treasure Hunt at
the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Sept.1-6. Fans will need to visit displays along the Manufacturers Midway
to register for the prize pack to be awarded Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Full Story
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IHRA: Manners Wins Fourth Pro Fuel
Litton, Gallen master scorching Sunday heat. more(8/29/10)
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(8/28/10 )
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Reigning NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car champion Robert Hight will kick off his title
defense by campaigning a commemorative Auto Club Ford Mustang celebrating his first Full Throttle championship at the 56th
annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Labor Day weekend.
Full Story
NHRA Membership Services experienced a computer issue that resulted in a loss of
data for a small number of membership transactions Aug. 19, 20 and 23. If you called on any of these dates with a new or renewal
membership order, a change of address, or any other service issue or transaction, please contact them again.
Full Story
Ashley Force Hood chatted live with fans on Friday, Aug. 27. Hosted by ESPN.com,
the chat was a preview to next week’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and included questions submitted
by fans.
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Cory McClenathan powered his Fram dragster to a performance better than both ends
of the Top Fuel track record at O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis Thursday during the second day of testing for the Mac
Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.
Full Story
(8/27/10)
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Antron Brown, Robert Hight and Andrew Hines were quickest in their respective categories
Wednesday during the first of two days of open testing at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
Full Story
Two exclusive driver autograph sessions will be conducted at the 56th annual Mac
Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil for fans with tickets in the Top Eliminator Club.
Full Story
Legendary NHRA crew chief and mechanical wizard Dale Armstrong was one of seven icons
from the world of motorsports inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Wednesday evening during the organization’s
annual induction ceremony at the Fillmore Theatre.
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NHRA has announced its 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series schedule, featuring
22 national events. The most significant change to the schedule is the move of the NHRA Arizona Nationals to the fall, where
it will become one of the six races that make up the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship.
Full Story
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Doug Horne, who has been sidelined for three months after
suffering multiple injuries in a racing accident with his 220-mph nitro-burning Top Fuel Harley, plans to return to the NHRA
Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.
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Ashley Force Hood will chat live with fans tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. ET.
Hosted by ESPN.com, the chat will be a preview to next week’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. Fans
can submit questions now and join the chat tomorrow to receive their answers from Force Hood.
Submit a question
Courteousy of ESPN.com (http://espn.go.com/racing/) :
What's Up, Ashley?
The prestigious Mac Tools U.S. Nationals fire up at O'Reilly Raceway Park on Wednesday. NHRA star Ashley Force Hood stops
by Friday to break it down. Chat with Force Hood: 2 p.m. ET » Standings »
(8/25/10 )
Courteousy of NHRA.com
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NHRA and O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in Indiana have teamed up to sell $49 ticket vouchers good for adult reserved seats for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday racing at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by
Lucas Oil, Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-6, at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
Full Story Video Link
Kalitta Motorsports has announced that Doug Kalitta will pilot a specially painted
DeWalt/Stanley/Mac Tools Top Fueler at the world’s largest and most prestigious drag racing event, the 56th annual Mac
Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, Sept. 1-6.
Full Story
Tire Kingdom, a leading brand of service centers for Florida-based TBC Retail Group
Inc., has signed a multiyear contract extension to continue its title-rights sponsorship of the tradition-rich NHRA Gatornationals
at historic Gainesville Raceway.
Full Story
(8/24/10)
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IHRA: New Format Marks Maryland Return
The all-new Nitro Jam series is making its debut at one of the oldest venues
on the schedule this weekend. moreCourteousy of IHRA.com
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Courteousy of USA Today.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/default.htm):
Courtney Force gets familiar with the warm-up process during her seat time in a Fuel Funny Car. By Courtney Force, special for USA TODAY
This past week feels like I opened a new chapter in life. It's a chapter that I have literally... more(8/23/10)
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Texas driver dies at Iowa raceway
Courteousy of NHRA.com (http://www.nhra.com/) :
Ron Capps, who drives the NAPA Auto Parts Dodge Charger Funny Car in the 2010 NHRA
Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, completed a successful media tour at Bristol Motor Speedway during last weekend's NASCAR
event there, as a guest of BMS and NHRA.
Full Story
Tire Kingdom, a leading brand of service centers for Florida-based TBC Retail Group
Inc., has signed a multiyear contract extension to continue its title-rights sponsorship of the tradition-rich NHRA Gatornationals
at historic Gainesville Raceway.
Full Story
In three previous years of playoff-style drag racing, Jeg Coughlin Jr. has walked
away with the Full Throttle world championship twice. On the eve of the 2010 Countdown to the Championship, which begins with
the 56th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, he again finds himself in contention.
Full Story
(8/22/10)
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NHRA: B.R.A.K.E.S. Set For Charlotte Benefit Dinner
(8/20/10)
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Pro Fuel’s master of disaster Bill Evans relives terrifying ride, looking forward to setting
records at MIRAt no point during Bill Evans’ wild opening round pass against Mike Manners at the Northern Nitro Jam earlier this month
did he realize just how bad things could have been.Evans knew he was in t...Read More
Courteousy of NHRA.com
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Ron Capps, a familiar face in the NASCAR world from his multiple starts in the Prelude
to the Dream race, will be in Brtistol this weekend to promote the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and the
NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship.
Full Story
(8/18/10 )
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Five nostalgia Funny Cars will again roar to life during the Don Schumacher Racing
Open House on Sept. 3. The popular Cacklefest will feature five of the legendary floppers from match-racing lore: the Stardust
‘Cuda, Chi-Town Hustler Charger, Jungle Jim Camaro, Motown Shaker Vega, and Brand X Camaro.
Full Story
Rookie Pro Stock Motorcycle sensation LE Tonglet earned a spot in the NHRA playoffs
as the seventh-ranked competitor, but after a mishap at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, he's hoping that his championship
dream hasn’t already ended.
Full Story
(8/17/10)
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Courtney and John Force talk shop as the finer points of Funny Car instruction continue. By Courtney Force, special for USA TODAY
I just got back into America from an amazing trip with my family to Italy. It was great keeping dad... moreCourteousy of NHRA.com
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Houston Raceway Park will officially become Royal Purple Raceway in 2011, partnering
two successful Houston-area businesses born in the late 1980s. For 23 years, the track has provided motorsports fans in southeast
Texas top-notch professional drag racing on its historically quick quarter-mile dragstrip.
Full Story
(8/16/10)
Courteousy of ESPN.com (http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Hello, Larry
Countdown drama was in high gear Sunday at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular-season finale in Brainerd,
Minn. The big winners? Well, Larry Dixon was one of them. Recap »
(8/15/10)
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Andrew Hines' victory at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals was doubly rewarding, not only
earning him the Wally but also lifting him to the top points spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle heading into the NHRA Countdown
to 1. Hines joins Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), and Mike Edwards as top seeds entering the playoffs.
Unofficial standings
The fields are now set for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Countdown to
1 playoffs as racing at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn, has determined the 10 drivers in each of the four
classes who will battle for season championships beginning at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.
Full Story
Bob Bode scored his first career win in Funny Car, Larry Dixon remained perfect in
Top Fuel, Andrew Hines stole the spotlight in Pro Stock Motorcycle and Jeg Coughlin won his fifth Brainerd Wally in Pro Stock
at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals.
Sunday recap
News and notes from Sunday at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd
Int'l Raceway. Compiled by the National DRAGSTER staff. Final update: 4:45 p.m. Central.
Enter Notebook
Doug Kalitta, Ashley Force Hood, Mike Edwards, and Andrew Hines finished atop their
fields as qualifying raced to its conclusion at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway.
Saturday recap
Courteousy of USA Today.com (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/default.htm):
Kalitta overtakes Bernstein in Top Fuel; Ashley Force still on top
(8/14/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com (http://www.nhra.com/) :
Rain abbreviated the opening day of qualifying at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA
Nationals after just one session each the Full Throttle classes. Brandon Bernstein, Ashley Force Hood, Allen Johnson, and
Andrew Hines grabbed the No. 1 spots.
Friday recap
News and notes from Saturday at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd
Int'l Raceway. Compiled by the National DRAGSTER staff. Last update: 1:05 p.m. Central.
Enter Notebook
NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Terry Haddock is the newest addition to the ranks
of NHRA.com's blogging drivers. The independent racer will be sharing the "little guy" view of competition on the NHRA Full
Throttle circuit and taking you inside his world.
Haddock blog
(8/13/10)
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News and notes from Friday at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd
Int'l Raceway. Compiled by the National DRAGSTER staff. Final update:7:05 p.m. Central.
Enter Notebook
Former Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Eddie Krawiec became the latest driver to
clinch his berth in the Countdown to 1 playoffs by making a qualifying pass at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd. Six
of the 10 spots in Pro Stock Motorcycle are now filled and the rest will be rounded out this weekend.
Full Story
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(8/12/10)
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(8/11/10)
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On the eve of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the final event of the NHRA Full Throttle
Drag Racing Series regular season, NHRA hosted a national teleconference featuring Dave Grubnic, Terry McMillen, Tony Pedregon,
and Jeff Arend, who are battling for positions in the Countdown to 1 playoffs.
Full Story
NHRA's regular season concludes this weekend with the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at
Brainerd Int'l Raceway. Catch up with the latest news, notes, and quotes from your favorite Full Throttle teams as they get
set for the upcoming Countdown to 1 playoffs.
Team reports
(8/10/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
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A special Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Fan Fest will be held at the Westgate Mall in
Brainerd Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. and serve as a preview for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event at
Brainerd Int'l Raceway Aug. 12-15.
Full Story
In recognition of Snap-on’s 90th anniversary, the Snap-on Funny Car, driven
by Cruz Pedregon, will feature a special wrap commemorating Snap-on’s 90 years. The 90th Anniversary Snap-on Funny Car
will hit the track this weekend at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd.
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Individual players, teams, and sponsors are being sought for the second annual Eric
Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place Sept. 2 at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Indianapolis. The event, founded by
Top Fuel pro Morgan Lucas, will again benefit St. Vincent Charities and the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.
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Freightliner Trucks will be featured on the Dodge Charger Funny Car that Jack Beckman
will race at the 29th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd Int'l Raceway this weekend, the final event of the NHRA
Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular season.
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Danny Rowe took top honors in the Pro Mod class at the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented
by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park Saturday night. Rowe, who is second in the NHRA Get Screened America Pro
Mod Drag Racing Series standings, beat Roger Burgess, who red-lighted in the final.
Full Story
(8/7/10)
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The first day of qualifying for the NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at
O’Reilly Raceway Park has been completed and Mike Janis raced his WidowMaker Ford Mustang to the top of the field in
the Pro Mod Class.
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The Pro Mod field during the inaugural NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event
at O’Reilly Raceway Park will be full of many of the stars of the NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod series including
fan favorite Melanie Troxel. The will be at O’Reilly Raceway Park Aug. 6 -7.
Full Story
T.J. Zizzo, driver of the Peak/Herculiner Top Fueler, is the new addition to the
rank of NHRA.com blogging drivers. You can read the second-generation racer's first post now,
Enter blog
(8/1/10)
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Racing is complete at the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals
presented by Viperizer Racing at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, and eight racers took home Wallys after they outlasted the fields
in their categories.
Full Story
(7/31/10)
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(7/30/10)
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IHRA: Rivals Add To Prostalgia Funny Car Field
Gallen and Nichols in dead heat for inaugural Nitro Jam Prostalgia championship. more
(7/29/10)
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Sad news tonite
Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA Drag Racing, who worked for
several Florida newspapers including the Gainesville Sun and later as a freelance writer, died July 29. The media center at
NHRA's Gainesville Raceway is named in his honor.
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Hundreds of Jr. drag racers from NHRA tracks in Divisions 1, 2, and 3 and Division
4's No Problem Raceway Park have converged on Bristol Dragway to compete for Wallys and savings bonds at the NHRA Jr. Drag
Racing League Eastern Conference Finals presented by Viperizer Racing.
Event notebook
(7/28/10)
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NHRA: NASCAR's Papis Interested In Drag Racing
"I've always had a curiosity about coming over and seeing what drag racing
is like," said Cup driver Max Papis. more
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The NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series regular-season schedule is down to just
one event, the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Aug. 12-15 in Brainerd, where the fields will be set for the Countdown to 1 playoffs
that begin Labor Day weekend at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil.
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IHRA: Pivotal Stretch Lies Ahead For Nitro Jam Racers
As summer weather sets in all across the nation the Nitro Jam series is preparing
to heat up as well as the tour gears up for a pivotal summer stretch. more
(7/26/10)
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Hight Tops Force
It was an all-John Force Racing finale in Funny Car in Denver, with Robert Hight defeating father-in-law John Force to
win the Mile-High Nationals. Doug Kalitta took Top Fuel. Recap »
Courteousy of SpeedTv.com
NHRA: Snake Finds Original Hot Wheels Ramp Truck
Don “Snake” Prudhomme recently unveiled his fully-restored, historic 1967 Dodge D700 Hot Wheels
Ramp Truck. more
NHRA: Kalitta Wins Mile-High Top Fuel
Johnson, Hight and Hines also race to victory at Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
more
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Though none made it to the winner's circle at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals, Larry
Dixon (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car, pictured), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock), and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) did
enough in Denver to keep hold of the top points position in their respective categories.
Unofficial standings
Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel and Allen Johnson in Pro Stock broke through for their first
wins of the season and were joined in the winner’s circle by Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Andrew Hines (Pro Stock Motorcycle)
at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway outside of Denver.
Sunday recap
(7/25/10)
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Nine more NHRA competitors have locked up their berths in the NHRA Full Throttle
Drag Racing Series Countdown to 1 playoffs as the result of racing at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.
Additionally, Larry Dixon has locked up the No. 1 seed in Top Fuel.
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(7/24/10)
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Matt Hagan took over the qualifying lead in Funny Car Saturday at the Mopar Mile-High
NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway outside of Denver. Friday leaders Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Allen Johnson (Pro Stock),
and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle) held onto their leads.
Saturday recap
NHRA has created a spectcular video showcasing your favorite sport. To see all the
excitement of an NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing event, click now to watch "NHRA, You Got To See It To Believe It!"
See video
Morning news
Allen Johnson has the opening-day Pro Stock lead at his sponsor’s event, the
Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway outside of Denver. He’s joined atop the qualifying sheets by Antron
Brown (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car), and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
Friday recap
(7/23/10)
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Allen Johnson has been treating the Western Swing as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming
Countdown to 1 playoffs. The way he figures, if his Team Mopar crew can put a lot of points on the board, it will give them
a small glimpse of what chasing the Pro Stock championship crown will be like come September.
Full Story
The fastest sport on the planet also has one of the fastest-growing pages on Facebook.
Just 16 months after the NHRA page debuted on Facebook, it added its 100,000th fan, culminating a seven-month run in which
it has quadrupled. In July alone, the page has grown by nearly 1,000 fans a day.
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(7/22/10)
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IHRA: Paton Wins Battle Of Canada Versus USA
Ontario's Todd Paton wins big at home in Canada. more
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( http://www.nhra.com/):
NHRA's vaunted Western Swing concludes this weekend with the Mopar Mile-High NHRA
Nationals at Bandimere Speedway outside of Denver. Catch up with the latest news, notes, and quotes from your favorite Full
Throttle teams as they race through the last race of the three-week grind.
Team reports
(7/20/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
Tony Mandella added to his Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Super Stock win with a victory
Monday at Infineon Raceway in the completion of the delayed NHRA Arizona Nationals. Kyle Rizzoli (Stock), Greg Boutte (Super
Comp), and Justin Lamb (Super Gas), also scored victories.
Full Story
Ron Capps scored his first victory of the season in Funny Car and was joined in the
winner’s circle at the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma by Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin
Jr. (Pro Stock), and Michael Phillips (Pro Stock Motorcycle) at race two of the Western Swing.
Sunday recap
Larry Dixon (pictured) extended his lead in Top Fuel when he drove to victory at
the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals in Sonoma. Though they did not have the success of Dixon, John Force (Funny Car), Mike Edwards
(Pro Stock), and Hector Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also stayed No. 1 in their respective categories.
Points standings
Courteousy of IHRA.com
Courteousy of USA Today.com ( http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/default.htm):
Courtney Force and her father, John, share a lighter moment in their team's garage area at Infineon
Raceway. By Courtney Force, Special for USA TODAY
After my accident in Seattle with the loss of the tire on my A-Fuel Dragster, I started getting... more
(7/19/10)
Courteousy of SpeedTv.com
(http://www.speedtv.com/):
NHRA: Capps Wins In The Wine Country
Ron Capps goes big in Sonoma. moreCourteousy of ESPN.com
(http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Big Funny Car Win
Scott Dixon topped Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel, but nobody needed a win more than Ron Capps in Funny Car. Capps got his
first win of the season and clinched a spot in the Countdown. Recap
(7/18/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
Reigning Full Throttle Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Hector Arana became the new qualifying
leader at the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., while Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman
(Funny Car), and Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) held onto their field-leading positions.
Saturday recap
Defending NHRA Full Throttle champ Robert Hight clinched his berth in the Countdown
to 1 playoffs and reigning Pro Stock king Mike Edwards clinched the No. 1 seed as the result of qualifying at the Fram Autolite
NHRA Nationals in Sonoma, Calif.
Full Story
(7/17/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
Larry Dixon, Jack Beckman, Allen Johnson, and Matt Smith are the opening-day qualifying
leaders at the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Due to curfew, the second session of Top
Fuel was not contested.
Friday recap
Matt Hagan, who admits he's better at racing the DieHard Dodge Charger Funny Car
in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series than he is pitching baseballs, threw his inaugural "first pitch" at the San Francisco
Giants vs. New York Mets game at AT&T Park in San Francisco Thursday night.
Full Story
(7/15/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
As part of its continuing efforts to enhance safety, NHRA has mandated carbon fiber
rear brake rotors and pads for Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, Top Alcohol Dragsters, and Top Alcohol Funny Cars, effective
July 21, and front-brake requirements effective Aug. 11 for both Funny Car classes.
Full Story
(7/14/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
GT Tonglet didn’t expect a phone call from Matt Smith or an invitation to ride
Smith’s new V-Twin motorcycle in its initial NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race Sunday in Sonoma, but it didn’t take
long for him to give a positive response.
Full Story
NHRA's vaunted Western Swing continues this weekend with the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals
at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. Catch up with the latest news, notes, and quotes from your favorite Full Throttle teams as
they race through the three-week grind.
Team reports
(7/13/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
At this time last year, Robert Hight and his Funny Car team were trying to figure
out a way to get into the Countdown to 1. This season, they're talking playoff strategy again, but this time, it's about how
to put the team in the best position to win another championship rather than how to make the playoffs.
Full Story Courteousy of USA Today.com ( http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/default.htm) :
Courtney Force's dragster comes to rest after losing a tire and portions of her rear wing at
Pacific Raceways. By Courtney Force, Special for USA TODAY
We're back in Seattle where I won my first NHRA event. The weather was hot but the countryside was... more
(7/12/10)
Courteousy of IHRA.com
Courteousy of SpeedTv.com
NHRA: Tragedy Overshadows Seattle Event
Top Alcohol Dragster driver Mark Niver, 60, of Phoenix, died following a crash
during Sunday’s eliminations at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. more
Sure it bucks tradition and I know there aren't any songs about "burning up the 1,000 foot," but if it saves lives isn't it worthwhile?
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
Cory McClenathan, Tim Wilkerson, and Greg Anderson collected victories on a somber
Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle.
Sunday recap
Top Alcohol Dragster racer Mark Niver, 60, from Phoenix, was involved in a fatal
incident today when his dragster crashed in the shutdown area during eliminations at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific
Raceways.
Full Story
Though there was movement behind them, Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny
Car), and Mike Edwards (Pro Stock, pictured) remained in the top spots in the points standings in their respective categories
following the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
Unofficial standings
Courteousy of ESPN.com
( http://espn.go.com/racing/) :
'A Sad, Sad Day'
Racing took a backseat to tragedy at Pacific Raceways. A fatal crash rocked the drag-racing world -- Cory McClenathan (above)
included -- and put the spotlight back on safety. Blount » Niver killed »
Courteousy of SpeedTv.com
NHRA: Hight's Hot In Washington
Robert Hight’s AAA Ford Mustang Funny Car has found its footing at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. more
(7/11/10)
Courteousy of ESPN.com
( http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Sunday on ESPN3.com: NHRA final eliminations, 2 p.m. ET
Rivalry To Remember
We've had Garlits vs. Muldowney ... Glidden vs. Shepherd ... "The Snake" vs. "The Mongoose." Now we have Tony Schumacher
vs. Larry Dixon, another legendary NHRA rivalry in the making. Terry Blount »
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
Doug Kalitta, Robert Hight, and Mike Edwards finished atop their fields as qualifying
drew to a close at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways outside of Seattle.
Saturday recap
Fourteen-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force and Top Fuel drivers Doug Kalitta and
Antron Brown clinched berths in the Countdown to 1 playoffs as the result of qualifying at the NHRA Northwest Nationals.
Full Story
Racing is complete at the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals
presented by JR Race Car and Lucas Oil at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, and nine racers took home Wallys after they outlasted
the fields in their categories.
Full Story
ESPN3.com will air final eliminations from the NHRA Northwest Nationals live in its
entirety beginning at 2 p.m. ET Sunday. This coverage will be in addition to the regular ESPN2 television coverage that will
begin at 11:30 p.m. ET.
ESPN3.com
(7/10/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel and Jason Line in Pro Stock are halfway to claiming their
first No. 1qualifying berths of the season after opening passes at the NHRA Northwest nationals at Pacific Raceways near Seattle,
Robert Hight lead the field in Funny Car.
Friday recap Video Link
(7/9/10)
Courteousy of ESPN.com
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/) :
On the eve of the Western Swing, a three-week trek through the western United States
that begins the stretch run to the end of the regular season, NHRA drivers Tony Schumacher and Greg Anderson took part in
a national teleconference to discuss their thoughts on what lies ahead.
Transcript
Hundreds of racers from throughout the western United States and Canada have converged
on Bandimere Speedway to compete for Wallys and nearly $100,000 in savings bonds at the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western
Conference Finals presented by JR Race Car and Lucas Oil.
Event notebook
ESPN3.com will air final eliminations from the NHRA Northwest Nationals live in its
entirety beginning at 2 p.m. ET Sunday. This coverage will be in addition to the regular ESPN2 television coverage that will
begin at 11:30 p.m. ET.
ESPN3.com
(7/8/10)
Courteousy of NHRA.com
Hundreds of racers from throughout the western United States and Canada have converged
on Bandimere Speedway to compete for Wallys and nearly $100,000 in savings bonds at the 2010 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western
Conference Finals presented by JR Race Car and Lucas Oil.
Event notebook
(7/7/10)
Courteousy of ESPN.com
( http://espn.go.com/racing/):
Fire Still Burns
John Force could have quit after nearly getting killed in 2008, but he's never been one to let others tell him what to
do. Not only is the 61-year old back, he seems to be better than ever. Terry Blount »
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
When summer heat brings dragstrips to a mild sizzle, many crew chiefs start scratching
their heads, trying to prevent their machines from losing traction, but Funny Car veteran Tim Wilkerson starts salivating
because he knows his notebook is jammed full of proven tune-up methods.
Full Story
Fan favorite "Hot Rod" Fuller will return to NHRA competition behind the wheel of
the Yas Marina Circuit Top Fuel dragster. The seven-time Top Fuel winner will make his 2010 NHRA debut at the 23rd annual
Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals, July 16-18, at Infineon Raceway.
Full Story
NHRA's vaunted Western Swing begins this weekend with the NHRA Northwest Nationals
at Pacific Raceways in Seattle. Catch up with the latest news, notes, and quotes from your favorite Full Throttle teams as
they prepare to plunge into the three-week grind.
Team reports
Courteousy of IHRA.com
(7/6/10)
Courteousy of John Force Racing
(7/2/10)
Courteousy of IHRA.com
CLICK HERE FOR GRAND BEND NITRO JAM INFO
The magic of drag racing showmanshipLong burnouts, fan interaction an important part of Lagana successAs any knowledgeable race fan will tell you, a Top Fuel
dragster is a specifically built machine designed to get form point A to point... Read More
Courteousy of NHRA.com
( http://www.nhra.com/):
NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil will feature the addition of new thrilling
Heads-Up classes and a new schedule that will include exciting Saturday night eliminations. Tickets are on sale for the NHRA
Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
Full Story
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Born on date 11/14/08
Now for the reason for creating this site
This site was created by me because of frustations with other internet service providers, and is for
the use of anyone who's interested in anything about NASCAR.
However,over time I hope to add other auto racing news,from other auto racing series
/ venues ,in the hopes of having something here for everyone to enjoy.
Now for a little bit about me ,
I'm Joe,from New Jersey. I've lived in the Garden State for most of my life. It's also where
I've been fighting,to get a major NASCAR track built somewhere in the NYC/NJ area for many years now.
I am also "foot soldier" / bill collector for the electric company.So I do work days. Therefore
the best time to check for any updates is after 8 pm,on weeknights. But just about any time on weekends !!!
My favorite current driver : KASEY KAHNE
I'm also a fan of :Martin Truex Jr. ( Hey ! He's a "Jersey Guy" !!! I was rooting for him since
I first saw him racing .and winning,as a 17 year old,in the modified division at Wall Stadium ( now known as Wall Speedway
) !!!
My favorite all time driver : "Awesome Bill From Dawsonville" ... BILL ELLIOTT !!!
Needless to say .My favorite car owner is fellow "Jersey Guy"...Ray Evernham
My favorite NASCAR Track : Dover
My favorite local tracks : Wall Speedway (paved),and New Egypt Speedway (dirt)
My favorite actors/actresses : Tom Hanks, John Wayne,Kiefer Sutherland ,Catherine Zeta-Jones,Rene
Zellweiger
My Favorite movies : Star Wars ( all 6 of them),
Lord of the Rings (ALL OF THEM),
Gone With the Wind,
Fort Apache,
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon,
The Longest Day,
Saving Private Ryan.
Zorro (especially the Antonio Banderas ones !)
Batman ( the ones with Michael Keaton,and Christian Bale ! The rest of them...blech !)
Favorite TV shows :
MASH !!!
Cheers,
Seinfeld,
Bones
House
24 !!! (Always,and forever !!!)
Fringe !!!
and what ever happened to...
" V "
Favorite all time master sleuth :
Sherlock Holmes !
Favorite Comedy Routine :
"Who's on First ? "
Needless to say my favorite comedy team is ....
Abbott & Costello !!!
My other interests other than NASCAR :
My family
The New York Yankees ( I was BORN a Yankee fan !!!)
The New York Giants
The New Jersey Nets
The New York Knicks
The Hawthorne Caballeros "all age" & Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Golden Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Drun & Bugle Corps
The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps (formerly of Garfield NJ.Now they currently are based in Allentown,Pa.)
Do I give you the impression that I also love Drum & Bugle Corps? I could go on with the many
corps that I really enjoy !
I was a snare drummer in high school !
I truly hope that you enjoy visiting my site. I also hope that you will come back often,and that
you tell your friends & family about it.
P.S.
As I type this ( Nov.25,2006). My current 1/24 scale NASCAR diecast car collection is @ 175 + cars
!!!
Personal note from me. ( AKA Site disclaimer...or something like that ! )
If you see something here that you would like to use on your website / newsletter /
whatever. Please feel free to do so.
HOWEVER !!!
I do ask that you give credit where credit is due ( as I do here). Please indicate
something (somewhere / somehow ),that you got it from this website.
Thank You,
Joe
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