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Justin Ashley Determined to Make His Mark Again in Top Alcohol Dragster
Justin Ashley was about as green as a driver could be. Ashley, a rookie in the Top Alcohol...
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Worsham Sees Promise in New Three-Parachute Concept
A couple years ago, a discussion broke out in the media center at an NHRA National event. Doesn’t...
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Sisters Hailey and Camryn Hawkins Excel in PDRA Pro Junior Dragster
Although the Hawkins sisters literally grew up at the dragstrip from the time they were infants, their love...
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Wilkins’ Engine Building Talent and Driving Skills Result in ‘Dream Season’
Drag racing veteran Sandy Wilkins seems to age like fine wine within the Top Sportsman division where he’s...
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KING OF THE JUNGLE: Tommy Franklin and his ‘Jungle Rat’ Rule Pro Nitrous
A fresh layer of snow coats the sidewalk as Tommy Franklin walks up to the office occupied by...
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Xtreme Pro Mods Revved up for NMCA Muscle Car Madness Season Opener
The National Muscle Car Association is getting ready for one of the biggest and wildest VP Racing Fuels...
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DI RETURN ROAD: NHRA Winternationals
Before the season started, Matt Hagan talked about how it would take some time for all teams, his...
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Longtime ‘Dragster Guy’ Shawn Langdon Embracing Move to Funny Car
Demanding perfection and struggling to wrap his head around everything that was going on inside a Funny Car...
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Racers Stay Sharp at DragstersForSale.com Practice Tree Race
With an unbeatable combination of fun, excitement and competition, the 4th Annual DragstersForSale.com Practice Tree event, January 20,...
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Anticipation Sky-High for Long’s Lights Out 9
About 3-4 weeks out, Donald “Duck” Long can get a gauge of where the excitement level is for...
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From SoCal to South Korea, Jeg Coughlin Jr. is Ready to Get Things Rolling
A new NHRA season always gets five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. fired up. When combined...
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Brittany Force Ready to Begin Championship Defense in Pomona
Brittany Force ended the 2017 season with a perfect sweep at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona — the...
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LIGHTS OUT 9: Micke Riding Bradenton Momentum into Valdosta
Winning for the third time at the U.S. Street Nationals last month meant a great start to 2018...
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Franklin Reflects on Memorable Week of Announcements
As far as weeks go, Tommy Franklin is going to remember this one for quite some time. The...
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Bradenton Debut Has Novak Primed for Lights Out 9
After a celebrated and highly publicized debut at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in December, Shane Novak’s...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Tanner Gray
The youth movement has arrived in NHRA Pro Stock. As we see beloved veterans such as V. Gaines,...
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McCreery Fights Painful Disease to Find Success in Life and Racing
We often joke and dream about wanting life to be a walk down easy street. But, the best...
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Lindberg Heads to Preseason Testing with New Look, Hopes of 24-Race Tour
Jonnie Lindberg got the first look at the new body of the Jim Head-owned Funny Car he’ll drive...
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HOTTEST 2017: Shelby Miles Talks Pro Mod Goals
She got settled into a Junior Dragster at the ripe age of 6, so it’s no surprise that...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Dennis Klangebo
Sweden’s Dennis Klangebo (pictured above, left, with Jonnie Lindberg) grew up at the drag strip, first tagging along...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Daniel McKune
Wise beyond his 22 years, Daniel McKune has managed to turn life-altering adversity into a positive in hopes...
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HOTTEST 2017: Cassie Simonton’s Drag Racing Career Goes International
Through the ups and downs of a drag racing career that started in the Junior Dragster ranks, Cassie...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Dillon and Cory Voss
As twin brothers, Dillon and Cory Voss are used to sharing pretty much everything, including time in the...
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HOTTEST 2017: Amanda Busick Dishes on Drag Racing Reporting Experience
Like watching a child open gifts on Christmas, there is a similar joy when watching one become a...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Matt Bynum
In a matter of a month, Matt Bynum experienced enough highs to last a lifetime. With his life...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Johnny Pluchino
Like many kids with racing parents, Johnny Pluchino grew up racing Jr. Dragsters. He won three track championships...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Zach Sackman
Ever since Zach Sackman was a young Jr. Dragster wheelman racing down the eighth mile at Route 66...
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BREAKING THROUGH: Terry McMillen Recounts First NHRA Top Fuel Win
When trying to figure out the magnitude of his first career Top Fuel win and what it meant...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Daniel Wilkerson
Ten years of broken promises could have shaped Daniel Wilkerson a certain way. Instead, he’s put that behind...
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NORTHERN EXPOSURE: Montana Brothers Represent Long Island in NEOPM
When one thinks of Long Island, New York, one doesn’t immediately conjure up images of a Saturday night...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Drew Austin
Following in the footsteps of a legendary father is never easy, but it hasn’t taken Drew Austin long...
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DI 30 UNDER 30 2017: Andy Johnson
Andrew “Andy” Johnson gained a certain amount of viral-video notoriety this fall when his “Black Knight” ’57 Chevy...
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DI CLASSIC: The Bob Glidden Interview
Ten-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Bob Glidden passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, at 73 years old. He...
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VIDEO: FuelTech FT-Spark Yields Positive Results in Bradenton
The off-season is a confusing time for the general racing fan. We often have the question of, “Why...
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Giangrande Looks Back on Pro Stock Return with Gratitude
The off season is the perfect time to reflect on the previous season, taking stock of the season’s...
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PDRA Pro Junior Dragster Champion Amber Franklin Full of Gratitude
It was quite a year for the Franklin family. Hot of his 2016 Pro Nitrous Championship, Tommy Franklin...
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Former Circle Track Star Malcuit Scores PDRA Top Sportsman 32 Title
Mark Malcuit made his name in circle track racing. He racked up several championships and carved his mark...
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PDRA’s Franklin Among ELD Mandate Opponents
It’s not often that a prominent drag racing series owner travels to Washington, D.C., to support opposition of...
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Double-Double: Lamb Finishes Dream Season with 4 Championships, Driver of the Year Honors
Justin Lamb began the 2017 season with hopes of winning a second NHRA Super Stock national championship in...
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Sonny’s Power Scored SCSN Victory for Steve Nicholson
Vancouver-based 10.5 driver Steve Nicholson is as passionate about racing as they come. His willingness to travel long...
