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David Rampy picked up his 94th career national event win to headline the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series portion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.

Even though John Force ran well at times during the last race in Topeka, that first-round loss to Bob Tasca III told the 16-time Funny Car champ that his car wasn’t exactly like he wanted it. So, the team spent a day testing at Lucas Oil Raceway, and Indy Bureau Chief John Kernan says Force left Indy with a lot of confidence.

The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series hit the Northeast Division for the second time of 2017. Fans were in attendance as racers from all over the nation visited the dragstrip to compete on Memorial Day weekend.  Husband and wife Shawn and Jackie Fricke led the winner's circle at Maple Grove Raceway Sunday, along with their nephew Cory Ream.

A great start to the 2017 season has a chance to get even better for John Labbous Jr. at the upcoming JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, which takes place May 26-28 at Beech Bend Raceway Park.

Austin Williams accomplished an almost unheard of feat by winning the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals for the fifth straight year

The adrenaline-pumping excitement of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to New Hampshire in 2017 for the fifth annual NHRA New England Nationals, June 2-4 at New England Dragway.

Dave Connolly joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about Tanner Gray’s recent Pro Stock win at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals in Topeka. Bloom also interviewed the winning crew chiefs in Top Fuel and Funny Car, Brian Corradi and Rahn Tobler.

The 2017 JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals presented by Quick Fuel will be featured on NHRA All Access, Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28. A weekend pass can be purchased for just $9.95, and current subscribers to NHRA All Access will receive the content at no additional charge.

A look at the season stats of the 2017 rookie class -- Top Fuel runners Troy Coughlin Jr. and Shawn Reed, Funny Car driver Jonnie Lindberg, Topeka Pro Stock winner Tanner Gray, and Pro Stock Motorcycle's Joey Gladstone -- following the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.

From national-record runs to the continuation of a winning streak, the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, race No. 8 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, was jam-packed with great moments. Here's a look at five of the biggest moments from the event.

Shawn Cowie and John Lombardo Jr. raced to victory at the 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka.

Stevie Jackson powered to his first career NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series win Sunday at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka.

Ron Capps picked up his fourth-straight victory for the first time in his career, while Antron Brown found the Top Fuel winner's circle again and Tanner Gray earned his second career Pro Stock win at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.

News, notes, quotes, and photos from race day at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, race eight of 24 on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Bob Rahaim raced to the qualifying lead for the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka but lost in round one to Larry Morgan (pictured).

Matt Hagan set both ends of the NHRA Funny Car national record with a stunning blast of 3.802 seconds at 338.85 mph to lead Funny Car qualifying at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties. Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) lead their respective fields.

In an historic first for the sanctioning body, NHRA live-streamed the fourth qualifying session from the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties on its Facebook page. You can watch a full replay here.

Harry Hruska is atop of the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series portion of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties following the first session of qualifying for the category.

Robert Hight made the fastest pass in Funny Car history, 337.66 mph, and leads the Funny Car field on a rain-shortened day at the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) lead their respective fields.

NHRA's John Kernan, Amanda Busick, and Lewis Bloom preview the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties at Heartland Park Topeka, race No. 8 of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

The 1991 season was one of the wildest in NHRA history, with broken barriers, a nitro-shortage scare, wild crashes, overdue wins, rookie phenoms, and much more, and we've got the trivia quiz to prove it.

Coming off arguably the best three-week stretch in his Top Fuel career, Steve Torrence heads to Heartland Park Topeka, the site of this weekend’s 29th annual Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, a confident driver.

The jump into the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been filled with challenges, and nothing about the first four races has been easy for Stevie “Fast” Jackson. But in his mind, that’s just the way he likes it.

Pete Gasko Jr., winner of the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown in Charlotte, joined NHRA reporter Lewis Bloom via Skype in the Wally Parks NHRA Studio delivered by Papa John’s to talk about his recent victory. 

Three of the hottest drivers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series right now -- Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car), and Bo Butner (Pro Stock) -- are the favorites of NHRA National Dragster's Tricky Tipster to win the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties.

There have been six different winners at the first seven races. Having finally escaped the doldrums of a frustrating stretch, Drew Skillman would like to be the next on that list.