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L.A.’S WESTSIDE NEW HOME FOR NHRA FULL THROTTLE AWARDS CEREMONY

  L.A.’S WESTSIDE NEW HOME FOR NHRA FULL THROTTLE AWARDS CEREMONY GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2009) –   The 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ posh Westside on Monday, Nov. 16, Read More...

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MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS: NHRA’S PRESTIGIOUS CELEBRATION OF SPEED AND HIGH PERFORMANCE RACES INTO 55th YEAR IN INDY

  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 12, 2009) – As NHRA celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, the world’s most prestigious drag race is set to provide its traditional offering of the very best in speed and high performance for countless thousands Read More...

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K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE RETURNS WITH BIG BONUS BUCKS FOR NHRA'S TOP PRO STOCK COMPETITORS

Lucrative bonus event will adopt new qualifying format and will feature special fan promotionGLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2009) - NHRA announced today it has reached an agreement with K&N Engineering, Inc., to renew its sponsorship of the popular K&N Horsepower Challenge, a lucrative bonus eve Read More...

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MCCLENATHAN, TASCA, EDWARDS AND STOFFER RACE TO QUALIFYING LEAD AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

  BRAINERD, Minn. – Cory McClenathan raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.   Bob Tasca III, Mike Edwards and Karen Stoffer also were qualifying leaders in their classes at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Ra Read More...

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LUCAS, NEFF, EDWARDS AND ARANA EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING HONORS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

  BRAINERD, Minn. – Morgan Lucas raced to his second No. 1 qualifying position of the season Saturday in a rain-shortened day at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.   NHRA officials were forced to cancel the final qualifying session for a Read More...

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PEDREGON, LUCAS, ANDERSON AND ARANA SCORE VICTORIES AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS

  BRAINERD, Minn. – Tony Pedregon raced to his third Funny Car victory of the season Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.   Morgan Lucas, Greg Anderson and Hector Arana also were winners in their respective categories at the NHRA Full Throttle Read More...

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COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF PICTURE LOOMS HEAVY FOR MANY DRIVERS AT TOYO TIRES NHRA NATIONALS

  MOHNTON, Pa. – Late season drama is nothing new for NHRA Funny Car drivers Robert Hight and Cruz Pedregon – both of whom have had their share of tussles for world championship superiority over the years.  Pedregon has won two world championships, including last season, finis Read More...

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NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES AND McDONALD’S® TEAM UP FOR MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

  GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2009) – Fans of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series in the state of Indiana will have the opportunity to participate in a special discount offer for admission to the 55th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Sept. 2-7 at O’Reil Read More...

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NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES

  Aug. 18, 2009 NEWS NUGGETS T. PED SHOWS WHY HE’S NO. 1, DESPITE CREW CHIEF WOES IN BRAINERD: Just three days after parting ways with longtime crew chief Dickie Venables and assistant crew chief Kurt Elliott, current Funny Car points leader Tony Pedregon Read More...

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ROAD TO NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY BEGINS AT zMAX DRAGWAY IN CHARLOTTE

CONCORD, N.C. – For 18 events, from February through August, NHRA race teams have grinded and gutted it out to identify the top 10 teams in each pro category that will have the opportunity to compete for drag racing’s ultimate prize -- NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world champion Read More...

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EDWARDS ON VERGE OF CLINCHING FIRST PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Funny Car title contenders Hight and Force Hood to meet in important first round; Dixon, Hagan and Arana also No. 1 qualifiers at NHRA Las Vegas Nationals LAS VEGAS -- Mike Edwards earned his category leading 15th No. 1 qualifying position in Pro Stock Saturday at the NHRA Las Vegas Nation Read More...

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TOP FUEL SOAP OPERA TAKES CENTER STAGE ON NHRA’S CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY

TOP FUEL SOAP OPERA TAKES CENTER STAGE ON NHRA’S CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY   All four pro classes will crown their champions at the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals, Nov. 12-15 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona   POMONA, Calif. — Nine months ago, the biggest storyline entering th Read More...

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LIMITED NUMBER OF $20 RACE FAN RELIEF TICKETS AVAILABLE; MORE GREAT WAYS TO SAVE AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2009) – A limited number of $20 Race Fan Relief tickets are available for this weekend’s Auto Club NHRA Finals (Nov. 12-15), the season finale for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. A limited number of the $20 Race Fan Relief tickets remain for Thursday Read More...

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NHRA HOT ROD HERITAGE RACING SERIES ANNOUNCES 2010 SEASON WITH ADDITION OF NEW EVENT IN BOISE, IDAHO

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2009) –  NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series officials announced today the 2010 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing schedule, which includes an additional event at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho. The Napa Auto Parts Ignitor has been added to the event schedule fo Read More...

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KYMCO USA NAMED OFFICIAL SCOOTER AND ATV OF NHRA

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2009) – NHRA officials announced today that the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body has partnered with KYMCO USA, a longtime leader in quality, fuel-efficient scooters, ATVs and UTVs. As part of the agreement, KYMCO USA will become the Official Scooter an Read More...

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NHRA Teams Laud Palm Beach track as Nitro Jam draws near

Records expected at debut race  NORWALK, Ohio (January 14, 2010) – If recent testing by several teams at Palm Beach International Raceway is any indication of what people can expect when the stars of the International Hot Rod Association’s Nitro Jam series take to the track later t Read More...
Author: Larry Crum
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NHRA OPENS UP MEMBER TRACKS TO U.S. LEGEND CARS COMPETITION

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2010) – NHRA officials, along with INEX, the international sanctioning body of Legend Cars manufactured by U.S. Legend Cars International (formerly 600 Racing, Inc.), announced the addition of rules allowing the Legend Cars to compete at NHRA member tracks across the Read More...

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NHRA ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF NHRA WORLDWIDE NETWORK

Track Affiliate Program to Provide Benefits; Usage of NHRA Marks First Affiliate in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates             INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 16, 2009) – NHRA announced today the creation of NHRA Worldwide Network, a program t Read More...

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FOUR-LANE RACING TO BE SHOWCASED IN FULL THROTTLE SERIES DURING INAUGURAL NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS AT ZMAX DRAGWAY

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2010) – For the first time in NHRA national event history, qualifying and eliminations for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle at an NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series event will be conducted four-wide instead of two, NHRA officials announced toda Read More...

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NHRA EXTENDS K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE CONTRACT

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2010) – NHRA announced today it has signed a contract extension with K&N Engineering, Inc., locking in the company’s sponsorship of the popular K&N Horsepower Challenge, a lucrative bonus event for Pro Stock competitors, through the 2012 event. The Read More...

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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO CALL ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD HOME IN 2010

NHRA Sportsman Spotlights, showcasing NHRA member track network, to air on ESPN2             GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2010) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will once again be televised in 16 one-hour shows on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD, Read More...

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NHRA UNLEASHED PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL THRILLS RACERS AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY

            GLENDORA, Calif. (June 15, 2010) — The first NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil event took over Atlanta Dragway the past weekend with thrilling ‘door slammer’ grass roots racing taking center stage during the eve Read More...

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IN BATTLE OF SMITHS IN PRO MOD, RICKIE GETS FIRST ROUND WIN AT SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS

NORWALK, Ohio – Veteran drag racer Rickie Smith beat three-time NHRA Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series winner and current points leader Von Smith in the first round of competition Saturday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. The upset –- Rickie was No. 14 Read More...

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AEROSPACE COMPONENTS NAMED CLASS SPONSOR FOR NHRA UNLEASHED PRESENTED BY LUCAS OIL EVENTS

GLENDORA, Calif. (June 29, 2010) — NHRA has signed Aerospace Components as class sponsors for the Outlaw class and all the Heads-Up classes at the NHRA Unleashed presented by Lucas Oil events that will take place across the country.  The Aerospace Outlaw class features eighth mile rac Read More...

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NHRA NEWS: MANY POPULAR NHRA FULL THROTTLE SERIES STARS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT SEMA SHOW

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2010) – Many of the most popular drivers in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will be available to sign autographs at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas during two specially-scheduled times in the NHRA booth (#22327). The SEMA Show, the premier automotive spec Read More...
Author: NHRA Media Center
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NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST JONATHAN HARRIS TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEN AT AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Oct. 27,2010) – Country singer and songwriter Jonathan Harris will perform the National Anthem prior to Sunday’s final eliminations at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Harris, a native of Tacoma, Wash., performed th Read More...

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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO FEATURE 41 EVENTS IN SEVEN NHRA DIVISIONS IN 2011

New Event at New England Dragway Added to Northeast Division; Event returns to South Georgia Motorsports Park in Southeast Division   GLENDORA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2010) – NHRA released its 2011 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule today, which features 41 events, with a minimum Read More...
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NHRA DRIVERS FORCE, DIXON, MANZO SELECTED TO AARWBA ALL-AMERICA FIRST TEAM

GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2010) - Four-time Jerry Titus Award winner John Force headlines a list of six NHRA drivers named to the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association All-America Teams. Force, along with NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champion Larry Read More...
Author: NHRA Media Center
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GEICO EXTENDS MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH NHRA

            GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2010) –  GEICO, the fastest-growing auto insurance company in the United States, has extended its marketing partnership with the NHRA, officials of the world’s largest motorsports sanctioni Read More...

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NHRA CREATES NEW PROGRAM FOR 2011 SUPER STOCK AND STOCK CLASS ELIMINATIONS; NATIONAL CLASS PERFORMER AWARDS UP FOR GRABS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2011) – After reviewing feedback from the Performance Aftermarket Advisory Council (PAAC) and a majority of NHRA contingency sponsors, NHRA officials announced today the creation of an innovative program for Super Stock and Stock class eliminations, which will be int Read More...

AL-ANABI RACING TEAMS WITH RED LINE OIL

BROWNSBURG, Ind. - - Red Line Synthetic Oil Corporation is partnering with the Al-Anabi Racing team to provide its lubricants, it was announced today.  The Al-Anabi Racing Team will begin its third year of operation when the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season begins late next month. Read More...

NASCAR’S KURT BUSCH TO MAKE NHRA PRO DEBUT AT THE 41ST ANNUAL TIRE KINGDOM NHRA GATORNATIONALS

Busch will compete in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category March 11-13 at Gainesville Raceway   GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2011) –  Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has announced that he will be making his NHRA Fu Read More...
Author: NHRA Media Center
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NHRA CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH UNVEILING OF ITS 60 GREATEST MOMENTS

Fans will determine greatest moment in year-long program tied to NHRA’s Facebook page   GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2011) – From a simple signature on March 13, 1951 by NHRA founder Wally Parks to a far more complicated, championship-clinching comeback by John Force on Nov. 14, 201 Read More...
Author: NHRA Media Center
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TRI-CITIES FORD DEALERS ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP OF THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, February 10, 2011) -- Bristol Dragway officials and NHRA today announced the Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers as a new partner in Thunder Valley.   The agreement, which is for the next four years, includes title sponsorship of Bristol’s flagship event, the June 1 Read More...
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