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Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Joey Gladstone on his Game Headed to Topeka
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Brian Shrader Defeats Travis Harvey to Win August Big Dog Shootout
Justin Ashley Talks Jim Epler Relationship in Lead Up to Topeka
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Jason Terrell, ‘Charlie Brown’ Cash Out at Shadyside’s Carolina Cash Days
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Racers Show Out for Record $10,000 Payday at 12th Annual Stick Shift Nationals
Topeka Next Stop for Pro Stock Rookie Standout Camrie Caruso
Top Fuel’s Buddy Hull Eager to Get Back on Track in Topeka
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Stroud Safety Issues Warning About Fake SFI Tags
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Race Winning Brands Continues Growth into New Markets
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WBS: No Prep Kings Take Tulsa, NHRA Returns to Topeka, Big Dog Shootout & More
WBS: Tony Schumacher, Troy Coughlin Jr., Tony Gillig, IHRA News & More
The Wes Buck Show – Ep. 26: Bandimere Battle, NHRA Indy Recap, Promoters & Tracks Efforts During COVID
The Wes Buck Show – Ep. 25: “State of Drag”, NHRA Indy Return, John Force Racing Absence & More
The Wes Buck Show – Ep. 2 – NHRA Season Preview, Steve Torrence, Pro Stock’s Health & Wellness
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Sunday, April 18th, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Erica Enders won the NHRA Camping World Series Pro Stock race in her...
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Now in its fourth season, Duck X Productions’ Sweet 16 has brought together some of the biggest stars in small-tire racing to race for...
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In addition to Pro Stock and Pro Mod, the second annual CTECH Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS included Comp Eliminator, which paid $10,000 to win. Four-time...
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When J.R. Gray rolls to the starting line for his first Pro Mod qualifying pass at the second annual CTECH Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals...
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The stars of Pro Stock and Pro Mod will converge on Orlando Speed World Dragway March 5-7 for the second annual CTECH Manufacturing World...
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As the defending Pro Mod event champion car owner, Marc Caruso is already charged up for the second annual CTech Manufacturing World Doorslammer Nationals...
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After a strong performance at the inaugural event, Pro Modified veteran Jason Scruggs is eager for another shot at the $50,000 prize at the...
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It was an unusual year for the PDRA’s Drag 965 Pro Nitrous Motorcycle class, with short fields at most races and an entire race...
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As Aaron Stanfield entered the 2020 season, the goal was to win his first pro race. Well, he did that – and then did...
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After taking runner-up honors in the 2019 PDRA Pro Outlaw 632 world championship battle, Wes Distefano and his Michigan-based $hameless Racing team were determined...
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Just a month after appearing on the cover of the second 30 Under 30 Issue in 2016, two-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car world...
