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Ashley Avoids ‘Emotional Roller Coaster,’ Remains Ready To Pounce
Ashley Avoids ‘Emotional Roller Coaster,’ Remains Ready To Pounce
When the green light flashes on the tree, Justin Ashley knows exactly where his foot position on the throttle should be, how he should position his body in the car and what his mind needs to focus on.He’s insistently studied the data from each of his runs, knowing …
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Capps & Brown: A Review Of Year One As Team Owners
Capps & Brown: A Review Of Year One As Team Owners
To drive an 11,000-horsepower, nitro-burning machine in NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series competition is one thing.To find success while chasing a championship as both a driver and first-year team owner is another.But despite battling the sleepless nights that …
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Caruso: From Learning To Drive A ‘Clutch Car’ To Racing NHRA Pro Stock In Two
Caruso: From Learning To Drive A ‘Clutch Car’ To Racing NHRA Pro Stock In Two
Two years ago, Camrie Caruso was parked at a drag strip in Florida learning how to drive a “clutch car.”She was strapped into the once-raced, borrowed-for-the-day car with the hope of taking a turn in her drag racing career while her dad, Marc, instructed from the …
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NHRA Makes Division Director Changes
NHRA Makes Division Director Changes
INDIANAPOLIS — The NHRA made various Division Director changes on Tuesday, including Nick Duty as the new West Central Division Director. With his role, Duty will oversee NHRA member tracks in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.“…
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Rice Named Sr. Director Of NHRA Competition
Rice Named Sr. Director Of NHRA Competition
INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Rice has been promoted to Senior Director of Competition for the NHRA.Matt DeYoung has also been named the Division Director of the Pacific Division (Division 7). Rice, who started with NHRA in 2001, served as the Division Director of Division 7…
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10 Most Popular NHRA Stories Of ’22
10 Most Popular NHRA Stories Of ’22
While many things remained the same, there was no shortage of surprises that came along during the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season this year. Erica Enders successfully finished her “Drive For Five,” clinching her fifth Pro Stock world title. Ron Capps …
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Capps: All The Way To The Finish Line
Capps: All The Way To The Finish Line
During his last run at the Auto Club NHRA Finals, no one expected Ron Capps to drive his Funny Car to the finish line.By the final elimination pairing on championship Sunday in Pomona, Calif., the NAPA Auto Parts driver essentially had the Funny Car title in his grasp…
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B. Force Owns 11 Fastest Runs In Top Fuel History
B. Force Owns 11 Fastest Runs In Top Fuel History
Brittany Force and her crew chief David Grubnic have rightfully earned their place among the all-time greats of the Top Fuel class this season.Not only was the John Force Racing driver able to clinch her second Top Fuel title at the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series…
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NHRA Champions Crowned At Annual Banquet
NHRA Champions Crowned At Annual Banquet
TEMECULA, Calif. — Multi-time world champions Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders and Matt Smith were crowned Monday evening during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino in scenic Southern California Wine Country…
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