Saturday, May 18, 2013

Today's Drag Racing News

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Top Fuel leader Schumacher gets back on track at HTP
Topeka Capital Journal
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series fought rain in its previous two events at Houston and Atlanta, disrupting the schedule and, to a certain extent, Tony Schumacher's rhythm. Schumacher, the seven-time world Top Fuel champion, was looking for a ...
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Jeg Coughlin patiently waiting for big pay-off
The Spokesman Review (blog)
Jeg Coughlin has indeed been stellar on race day with his JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger, reaching two final rounds and posting three semifinal finishes through the first seven events of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, including ...
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Sportsman racers headed for Norwalk's Cavalcade of Stars
Drag Racing Online Magazine
After rain ruined the first two events on the Division 3 drag racing schedule, the racers are hoping to finally get their seasons underway in Norwalk, Ohio, this weekend at the 7th annual Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
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Capps still chasiing that elusive championship
Topeka Capital Journal
Ron Capps may be that guy in drag racing, but the NHRA Funny Car star isn't about to give up hope. Capps has finished second a whopping four times in the Mello Yello Series Funny Car class final standings, including losing by just two points last ...
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Grubnic ready to defend Top Fuel title at 25th Annual Kansas Nationals
The Spokesman Review (blog)
This season, the driver of the Candlewood Suites Top Fuel dragster will try to claim his third victory at the popular Kansas multipurpose motorsports complex as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series pulls into the sprawling Midwest facility for the ...
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Enders-Stevens and Black iGuana to debut partnership in Kansas
NHRA.com
The wildly popular NHRA racer will continue her championship hunt with Cagnazzi Racing, introducing the Black iGuana brand of packaged cocktails to drag racing fans nationwide. "We're very excited to bring Black iGuana the national exposure and ...
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John Force: "I'll be in the hunt''
Topeka Capital Journal
John Force is in uncharted territory, with the 15-time world champ sitting 12th in Funny Car points. But the winningest driver in drag racing history believes — actually guarantees — that better days are just around the corner. "I don't lose heart ...
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Bernstein Looking Comfortable At Morgan Lucas
RacinToday.com
But rather oddly, one of the first phases out of the the veteran Top Fuel driver's mouth when he slowed down enough to talk about drag racing was, "I'm as comfortable now, with this team, as I have ever been." He certainly looked comfortable in his ...
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Picks for this weekend's NASCAR races
Detroit Free Press
On TV: 8 tonight, Speed. Overview: Justin Lofton is defending race champ. Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Johnny Sauter, Ty Dillon and Matt Crafton will push him. Our picks: 1. Busch; 2. Keselowski; 3. Dillon. NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES ...
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