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The focus for Chip Ellis in Charlotte is simple: have fun and go 200 mph

Chip Ellis was back with Matt Smith Racing for a third straight race on Friday at zMAX Dragway. After racing at the four-wide event in Las Vegas, Ellis took Matt Smith up on his offer to race in Charlotte.
14 May 2021
Josh Hachat
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Chip Ellis Charlotte
Chip Ellis was back with Matt Smith Racing for a third straight race on Friday at zMAX Dragway. After competing at the four-wide event in Las Vegas last month, Ellis helped out on Angie Smith’s Pro Stock Motorcycle bike in Atlanta and then took M.…
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North Carolina lifts capacity restrictions; more Four-Wide tickets now available

In accordance with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, grandstand seating limitations have been lifted, opening the door for thousands of more race fans to enjoy an action-packed month of May at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
14 May 2021
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zMAX Dragway
In accordance with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, grandstand seating limitations have been lifted, opening the door for thousands of more race fans to enjoy an action-packed month of May at Charlotte Motor Speedway,…
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Top Fuel racer Mike Salinas pulling double duty, ready for Charlotte Pro Mod debut

Mike Salinas will do double duty at this weekend's NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, driving his national event-winning Top Fueler and his new car, a ProCharger-equipped Camaro in which he will make his Pro Mod debut.
14 May 2021
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Mike Salinas
Mike Salinas admits that he can’t sit still. The owner of multiple successful businesses in California, including the namesake scrap business that was the inspiration for the Scrappers Racing logo that adorns the family’s multiple race cars, Salinas…
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals rescheduled for July; Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals canceled

NHRA and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona have announced July 30 – Aug. 1 as the rescheduled date of the 61st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. The 2021 Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals has been canceled due to current state COVID-19 restrictions.
14 May 2021
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Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
NHRA and Auto Club Raceway have announced July 30 – Aug. 1 as the rescheduled date of the 61st annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, which traditionally kicks off the…
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Watch the entire first qualifying session from the Four-Wide Nationals free

The first qualifying session from the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will be shown live for free today on NHRA.com and NHRA’s YouTube channel at approximately 7 p.m. Eastern.
14 May 2021
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Charlotte
The first qualifying session from the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will be shown live for free today on NHRA.com and NHRA’s YouTube channel at approximately 7 p.m. Eastern. Tune in to watch…
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Cowie, McCosh take alcohol wins at Texas Motorplex doubleheader

Shawn Cowie and Bob McCosh scored Top Alcohol-class wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division doubleheader wrapped up at Texas Motorplex.
14 May 2021
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The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.243, 277.08  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Friday Preview

The first four-wide race in two years took place last month in Las Vegas, but this weekend marks the first race at exquisite zMAX Dragway since 2019 and the excitement is palpable.
14 May 2021
Josh Hachat
Race coverage
NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
The first four-wide race in two years took place last month in Las Vegas, but this weekend marks the first race at exquisite zMAX Dragway since 2019 and the excitement is palpable. It’s also the first four-wide race at the birthplace of the sport…
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Pro Mod points leader Justin Bond hopes to keep on rolling at Four-Wide event

Dating back to the end of last season, there’s been no driver in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series who has been as impressive as Justin Bond. He’s advanced to three of the past four final rounds, including the first two events of 2021.
13 May 2021
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Justin Bond
Dating back to the end of last season, there’s been no driver in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series who has been as impressive as Justin Bond. He’s advanced to three of the past four final rounds, including the first two events of…
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NASCAR's Bubba Wallace and Daniel Hemric warm up nitro cars, race J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brought Daniel Hemric, Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, and Bubba Wallace to zMAX Dragway ahead of the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals to experience Funny Car and Top Fuel, plus a winner-take-all four-wide drag race in 2021 Supras.
13 May 2021
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Toyota Racing Division (TRD) brought J.R. Todd, Bubba Wallace, Daniel Hemric, and Shawn Langdon to zMax-Winner
Kalitta Motorsports drivers J.R. Todd and Shawn Langdon…
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Troy Coughlin Jr. looking for a little redemption at Four-Wide Nationals

After struggling at the most recent race, this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway marks a chance for rising Pro Stock star Troy Coughlin Jr. to get back on track.
13 May 2021
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Troy Coughlin Jr.
After struggling at the most recent race, this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway marks a chance for rising Pro Stock star Troy Coughlin Jr. to get back on track. It’s also an opportunity for the young Coughlin, who is the…
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Nitro Time Machine: Steve Jackson takes a wild ride at the 2018 Four-Wides

In the latest episode of our popular Nitro Time Machine series, Pro Mod racer Steve Jackson goes for a wild ride in the final round of the 2018 Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
13 May 2021
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A love for animals has Cruz Pedregon racing for wins and supporting local non-profits

Cruz Pedregon has always had a soft spot for animals, and it’s led the former two-time Funny Car champ to become even more involved with a trio of Indy-based non-profit organizations.
13 May 2021
Josh Hachat
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Cruz Pedregon
Cruz Pedregon has always had a soft spot for animals, and it’s led the former two-time Funny Car champ to become even more involved with a trio of Indy-based non-profit organizations. Pedregon is featuring Jenkins Forever Farm and Kanda Farm…
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Walking Tall PT Cruiser wheelstander to make special appearance at Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals

Fans who attend this week's Mopar Express Lane NHRA Springnationals presented by Pennzoil in Houston will get to see Nitro Mike Kunz drive a quarter-mile on two wheels in his popular Walking Tall Dodge PT Cruiser wheelstander.
12 May 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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wheelstander
 Among the many special attractions at the upcoming Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil will be an exhibition featuring Nitro Mike Kunz and his popular Dodge PT Cruiser wheelstander. Recognized in the book of Guinness…
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Krista Baldwin, Joey Gladstone talk about 2021 season on NHRA Insider podcast

NHRA racers Krista Baldwin and Joey Gladstone joined host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about their seasons, their reasons for competing in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing, and their hard work and struggles to succeed. 
12 May 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider podcast
  NHRA racers Krista Baldwin and Joey Gladstone joined host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast to talk about their seasons, their reasons for competing in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing, and their hard work and…
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Bob Tasca III and team look to build on early 2021 success headed to Charlotte

With two wins in the season’s first three races, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Funny Car team are on a roll. Crew chief Jon Schaffer explains the reasons behind the team’s success.
12 May 2021
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Bob Tasca III
 
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New scenarios, same impressive results for Greg Anderson in 2021

There’s a lot that’s different about Greg Anderson’s 2021 season than what he had been accustomed to over the bulk of his standout Pro Stock career, but you can't argue with the success he's had already this season.
12 May 2021
Josh Hachat
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Greg Anderson
There’s a lot that’s different about Greg Anderson’s 2021 season than what he had been accustomed to over the bulk of his standout Pro Stock career. For one, Jason Line isn’t racing beside him each weekend, a stark contrast from previous seasons…
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series event from Texas Motorplex live on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex  free on NHRA.tv powered by National Dragster.
12 May 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Texas Motorplex
NHRA fans can watch this weekend’s Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex  free on NHRA.tv powered by National…
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New Englander team adds driver Cory Lee, tuner Johnny West ahead of Charlotte event

The New Englander Funny Car team will debut a new line-up during this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte following the recent addition of driver Cory Lee and veteran crew chief Johnny West, who will offer tuning advice.
12 May 2021
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Cory Lee
The New Englander Funny Car team will debut a new line-up during this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte following the recent addition of driver Cory Lee and veteran crew chief Johnny West, who will offer tuning advice.…
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Greg Anderson to fly HendrickCars.com scheme at Charlotte NHRA Four-Wide event

Greg Anderson will debut a very special wrap on his KB Racing-powered Chevrolet Camaro at the NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, saluting HendrickCars.com and Ricky Hendrick.
11 May 2021
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Greg Anderson
  Fresh off of a historic Pro Stock victory at the final NHRA national event at Atlanta Dragway, Greg Anderson now owns 96 trophies and is just one win short of tying Warren Johnson on the all-time wins list in Pro Stock. Anderson will have…
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Tricky Tipster: Rating the contenders from the Bellagio of Dragstrips

It’s been a while since we visited zMax Dragway for the good old NGK NTK Four-Wide NHRA Nationals, but three races into the 2021 season and the Las Vegas four-wide still fresh in his mind, tipster is prepared to offer his selections for this week’s contest.
11 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
tipster
It’s been a while since we visited zMax Dragway for the good old NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, but three races into the 2021 season and the Las Vegas four-wide still fresh in his mind, Tipster is prepared to offer his selections for this week’s…
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Winless so far, Matt Hagan's Mopar Funny Car team isn't the least bit worried

Reigning NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion Matt Hagan is winless through the first three races of the 2021 season, but his Mopar team is confident in their steady and consistent approach.
11 May 2021
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Excitement building at New England Dragway for Camping World Series return

New England Dragway General Manager Ron Heath and President Paul Lorenti visited with NHRA's Brian Lohnes as excitement builds for the NHRA New England Nationals, June 11-13.
11 May 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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New England Dragway
  Excitement is building for the NHRA New England Nationals as the Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to New England Dragway June 11-13 after the 2020 event was canceled due to the pandemic. New England Dragway general manager Ron…
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The work never stops as Justin Bond chases his first NHRA Pro Mod championship

Atlanta Pro Mod winner Justin Bond recently joined NHRA's Brian Lohnes via Skype to discuss his hot start to the 2021 season, the recent changes to the Pro Mod rules, and his life away from the track.
11 May 2021
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Nitro Time Machine: "Cowboy" Mark Pawuk's first Pro Stock victory

At the 1992 Houston event, Mark Pawuk got his long-awaited first win in Pro Stock with a final-round victory over Rickie Smith.
11 May 2021
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Nitro Time Machine
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Top Sportsman champion Dylan Stott

10 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Dylan Stott picked up his first win in the Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers class, but first, he had to get past world champion Sandy Wilkins in the final. The sponsor of the Top Sportsman class in the Southeast…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Super Street champion Tony Jones

10 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  The Super Street class featured a first-time winner after Texas’ Tony Jones topped Division 1 ace Keith Mayers in the final round. Jones was quick off the starting line with a .009 light and emerged victorious in a 10.87 to 10.86…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Super Gas champion Luke Bogacki

10 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Two-time world champion Luke Bogacki favors Atlanta Dragway after earning his third title there and 15th overall. Bogacki picked up his latest win in Super Gas when he downed Jonathan Anderson in the final round. After an even start,…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Super Comp champion Chuck Trotter

10 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Kent Hanley’s chance to double up ended in the Super Comp final, where he lost a very close battle against Chuck Trotter. Hanley ran an 8.906, but it wasn’t enough as Trotter left first and turned on the win light with an 8.907 in his…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Stock champion Greg Rowe

10 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Greg Rowe survived several tough battles to reach the Stock final, where he took out Adam Davis to win for the fifth time, including three at Atlanta Dragway. The final was a heads-up, no-breakout battle featuring a pair of K/SA…
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2021 Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals Super Stock champion Kent Hanley

10 May 2021
NHRA National Dragster staff
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  Kent Hanley drove to a pair of final rounds in Atlanta and earned a split with a win in Super Stock and a runner-up in Super Comp. In the Super Stock final, Hanley took on second-generation racer Brett Candies and put together a solid…
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