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2018 Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Comp winner Don Thomas

30 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Five years ago, Don Thomas won Comp in Dallas. Thomas reached the final round again in Denver, and bagged his second national event win after low qualifier David Kramer fouled. Thomas was the No. 7 qualifier in the 10-car field but worked his way to…
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First-time champions crowned at Sonoma Raceway

John Richardson and Ken Ratzloff celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle after scoring their first national event win during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
30 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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John Richardson
John Richardson and Ken Ratzloff celebrated with their teams in the winner’s circle after scoring their first national event win during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Richardson, Santa Clarita, Calif., worked his way through the field in Top…
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Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoff berths filling up

As the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season nears its completion, berths in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs are beginning to fill up. With the conclusion of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, 15 of the 40 spots have been clinched with just three races to go.
30 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Countdown
As the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season nears its completion, berths in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs are beginning to fill up. With the conclusion of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, 15 of the 40 spots have been…
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Blake Alexander scores Sonoma Wally; Hight, Coughlin, Tonglet earn wins

Blake Alexander secured his second Top Fuel win of the season while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all secured Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Wallys.
29 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
The Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals celebrate in Sunoco Victory Lane 5
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NHRA and Sonoma Raceway announces Sunday sellout of Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals

NHRA and Sonoma Raceway officials announced a sellout of Sunday action of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. It is the eighth sellout of the season.
29 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Sonoma
NHRA and Sonoma Raceway officials announced a sellout for Sunday of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, Calif. Fans from all over the west coast region sold out the Sonoma Raceway grandstands and campgrounds Sunday for the 31st annual Toyota…
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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday Notebook

Blake Alexander secured his second Top Fuel win of the season while Robert Hight (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and LE Tonglet (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all secured Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Wallys.
29 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sonoma
Brackets | Features | Photos | Results ELIMINATION ROUND RECAPS TOP FUEL ROUND 1 (11:26 a.…
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Clay Millican secures pole at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals; C. Force, Anderson, Krawiec go to top

Clay Millican earned his seventh pole of the season, Courtney Force (Funny Car) took home her 10th, Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) locked in his 10th, Eddie Krawiec notched another No. 1 and Matt Smith won the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle for the first time in his career.
28 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Clay Millican
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Matt Smith earns first Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle crown

Matt Smith uses a starting line holeshot to stop Eddie Krawiec in the final round of the Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle on Saturday at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
28 Jul 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Matt Smith
Two-time Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith added another title to his impressive resumé after he claimed the $25,000 top prize in the prestigious Mickey Thompson Pro Bike Battle at Sonoma Raceway. Smith, aboard his Victory…
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Coverage of Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals broadcast on FS1 and FOX this weekend

Tune to FS1 on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern and FOX at 4 p.m. Sunday. for thrilling coverage of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
28 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
J.R. Todd
Tune to FS1 on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern and FOX at 4 p.m. Sunday. for thrilling coverage of the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Check your local listings to find your local FS1 and FOX stations.  You can also follow coverage online in our…
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Craftsman to sponsor Crampton's Top Fuel dragster beginning at U.S. Nationals

Craftsman will be the primary sponsor on Richie Crampton's Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster beginning with the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. 
28 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Richie Crampton
Craftsman will be the primary sponsor on Richie Crampton's Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel Dragster beginning with the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.  “I am very excited to represent an iconic brand like Craftsman as we…
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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday Notebook

Clay Millican earned his seventh Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier of the season, while Courtney Force (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) snagged the top seeds at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
28 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sonoma
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS MICKEY…
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Courtney Force takes Friday pole at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals; Millican, Anderson, Krawiec motor to top

Courtney Force snagged the provisional pole in Funny Car, while Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) took the Friday poles at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
27 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Courtney Force
The dominant campaign of Courtney Force continued Friday night in Sonoma, California as the current Funny Car points leader took the preliminary No. 1 qualifier at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Clay Millican (Top…
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Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday Notebook

27 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sonoma
Preview | Features | Photos | Results QUALIFYING ROUND RECAPS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1 (…
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Fans remember 'the Mongoose'

Over the past month, you’ve heard from Tom McEwen’s closest friends about what the fabled “Mongoose” meant to them. This week, we share some thoughts and memories from his fans, who were touched by him in myriad ways.
27 Jul 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
DRAGSTER Insider
Tom McEwen
Over the past month, you’ve heard so much from me and from Tom McEwen’s closest friends about what the fabled “Mongoose” meant to us, but, as you can imagine, my Inbox was overflowing with thoughts and memories from his fans, so I thought I’d share…
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Heartland Motorsports Park wraps up NHRA Double-Header Weekend

Rachel Meyer and John Lombardo Jr. were Sunday's winners in thealcohol classes as the NHRA West Central division’s Double-Header Weekend concluded at Heartland Motorsports Park.
27 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 5
Preview | Thursday | Friday Champions celebrated with their teams in winner circle as the NHRA West Central division concluded it's Double-Header Weekend at…
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Savoie looking to finish the job for first time at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals

After a weekend where he admittedly enjoyed some fortunate breaks en route to the final in Denver, Jerry Savoie hopes that luck continues for a second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle race at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
26 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jerry Savoie
After a weekend where he admittedly enjoyed some fortunate breaks en route to the finals, Jerry Savoie hopes that luck continues for a second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle race at this weekend’s 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma…
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Consistency on Gray’s mind as he prepares for Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Looking for more consistent performances heading into the 2018 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, Tanner Gray is returning to a track where he can deliver one for a second straight season.
26 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tanner Gray
Looking for more consistent performances heading into the 2018 Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, Tanner Gray is returning to a track where he can deliver one for a second straight season. The Pro Stock rising star won at Sonoma Raceway in…
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Resolve of team has Pedregon motivated heading to Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Cruz Pedregon has repeatedly been impressed with his team’s resolve throughout the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and hopes that perseverance continues at this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
26 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cruz Pedregon
Cruz Pedregon has repeatedly been impressed with his team’s resolve throughout the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and the latest evidence came last weekend in Denver. The two-time Funny Car world champion suffered an explosion…
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Tickets for 50th annual Gatornationals expected to sell out fast

Tickets for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, taking place March 14-17, 2019, went on sale Thursday. NHRA fans from around the world will come together to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event featuring the pinnacle of the NHRA Legends Tour.
26 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Gainesville
Tickets for the 50th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, taking place March 14-17, 2019, went on sale Thursday. NHRA Championship Drag Racing fans from around the world will come together to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event…
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Launch Pad: "I've seen drag racing's future"

As part of the magazine's "Next Gen" special edition about NHRA's many youth-related programs, NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess shares the story about a special encounter with a Jr. Dragster racer in Bristol.
25 Jul 2018
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
From the pages of National Dragster
ND cover
In a small theatre in Cambridge, Mass., in May 1974, aspiring music critic Jon Landau saw fledgling rocker Bruce Springsteen for the first time and famously wrote for Boston’s alternative weekly newspaper, The Real Paper, “I saw rock and…
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WFO Radio Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Winners Edition

25 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
WFO
On this Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Winners Edition John Force, Leah Pritchett, Greg Anderson, and Hector Arana Jr. discuss their victories on the mountain at Bandimere Speedway.  Force gives his thoughts on his season, his life, and his…
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NHRA releases 24-race Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule for 2019 season

NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country.
25 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mello Yello logo
NHRA officials have announced the 24-race 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, which will again feature intense racing action at tracks across the country. Millions of fans will experience sensory-overload at its best with side-by-side…
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The Sports Report: Seems like an eternity

Drew Skillman wasn’t able to defend his Pro Stock title at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, but after a lengthy wait on the starting line, he made the most of the trip with a win in Stock Eliminator.
25 Jul 2018
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report
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In a sport were wins and losses are often determined by thousandths of a second, seven seconds is an eternity. Yet, that’s how long Drew Skillman had to sit on the starting line behind the wheel of his Cobra Jet Mustang in the Stock final before he…
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Lescure backs Jim Dunn Racing for Sonoma

Lescure Company, based in Concord, Calif., will bring neighboring sponsorship to the Jim Dunn Racing Oberto Funny Car team during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.
24 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Jim Dunn Racing
Lescure Company, based in Concord, Calif., will bring neighboring sponsorship to the Jim Dunn Racing Oberto Funny Car team during the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Mechanical systems specialists Lescure provides project…
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Brown confident that turnaround is coming at Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals

It has been a challenging year for three-time world champion Antron Brown, who is still seeking his first win of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, but Brown still remains confident that big things are coming for his championship-caliber team.
24 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Antron Brown
It has been a challenging year for three-time world champion Antron Brown, who is still seeking his first win of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. For a driver who has 65 career victories, including 49 in Top Fuel, that is usually…
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Top riders racing for $25,000 prize in Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle in Sonoma

The Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle takes place as part of this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, adding extra incentive for eight competitors at the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series stop.
24 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Bike Battle
LE Tonglet won for the second straight season at Sonoma Raceway a year ago, but the Pro Stock Motorcycle standout’s memorable weekend in 2017 had an added bonus as well. Tonglet also won the Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle, an exciting race-…
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Funny Car rookie Townsend ready for hometown debut in Sonoma

Richard Townsend and the Nitroholic Racing team will make their hometown debut at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, complete with a new truck and trailer and clutch program, as well as a hospitality area.
24 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Richard Townsend
Richard Townsend and the Nitroholic Racing team will make their hometown debut at the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. After a break on the NHRA trail for the team since the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka back in May, the team will…
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Todd hopes for third straight win, another memorable performance in Sonoma

On what has become an important weekend for J.R. Todd, the Funny Car standout is hoping to enjoy success at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals for a third straight year.
24 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
J.R. Todd
On what has become an important weekend for J.R. Todd, the Funny Car standout is hoping to enjoy success at the 31st annual Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, which takes place July 27-29 at Sonoma Raceway, for a third straight year. Todd won the NHRA…
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Fast Five: Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals

NHRA's Lewis Bloom and Amanda Busick recap their top five moments from the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, the kickoff event for the annual Western Swing.
23 Jul 2018
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Fast Five
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Tricky Tipster: Pritchett, Force, Anderson, Tonglet are Tipster’s Sonoma picks

Leah Pritchett, Courtney Force, Greg Anderson, and LE Tonglet are Tricky Tipster’s pre-race picks heading into this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, the second of three stops on the Western Swing.
23 Jul 2018
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Tricky Tipster
When it comes to drama, the NHRA Sonoma Nationals rarely disappoints. Nestled among the rolling hills and vineyards of the otherwise serene Sonoma valley, the event is the second stop on NHRA’s annual Western Swing and it is a favorite of racers and…
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