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‘The Sarge’ Is In Command Again
Monday, 26 Oct, 2020 – 14:33 | Comments Off on ‘The Sarge’ Is In Command Again
‘The Sarge’ Is In Command Again

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Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher earned his first victory in more than two years Sunday, defeating fellow-Texan Steve Torrence in a side-by-side final of the 33rd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals. 
Tommy Johnson …

Torrences Put On Show at The Plex
Tuesday, 20 Oct, 2020 – 8:27 | Comments Off on Torrences Put On Show at The Plex
Torrences Put On Show at The Plex

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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ENNIS, Texas _ With a little 320-plus mph help from his father, native Texan Steve Torrence has enhanced his chances for a third consecutive NHRA Top Fuel world championship.
His victory …

Enders P1 At The Motorplex
Sunday, 18 Oct, 2020 – 9:06 | Comments Off on Enders P1 At The Motorplex
Enders P1 At The Motorplex

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ENNIS, Texas – Defending Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders jumped back into the point lead in impressive fashion Saturday, beating Jason Line in the final round of the Mopar Express Lane NHRA Midwest Nationals, …

McGaha Honoring Shepherd At Motorplex
Sunday, 18 Oct, 2020 – 8:55 | Comments Off on McGaha Honoring Shepherd At Motorplex
McGaha Honoring Shepherd At Motorplex

ENNIS, Texas _ He is the last surviving partner of the Reher-Morrison Racing Engines triumvirate that won four consecutive NHRA Pro Stock world championships in the early 1980s.
David Reher spent countless hours collaborating with Buddy …

Torrence, Kalitta Pick Up Top Fuel Fight In Texas
Friday, 16 Oct, 2020 – 18:31 | Comments Off on Torrence, Kalitta Pick Up Top Fuel Fight In Texas
Torrence, Kalitta Pick Up Top Fuel Fight In Texas

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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ENNIS, Texas – NHRA Top Fuel protagonists Steve Torrence and Doug Kalitta are delivering a degree of normalcy, albeit at 300-plus mph, to an NHRA season severely impacted by the …

Legendary Schumacher To Be Feted At The Motorplex
Friday, 9 Oct, 2020 – 7:57 | Comments Off on Legendary Schumacher To Be Feted At The Motorplex
Legendary Schumacher To Be Feted At The Motorplex

Tony Schumacher, winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA and Texas Motorplex history, will be recognized as a Texas Motorplex Legend during opening ceremonies of the 35th annual AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals in Ennis later this …

Torrence Gets Big Win In ‘Big Daddy’ Rail
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2020 – 11:01 | Comments Off on Torrence Gets Big Win In ‘Big Daddy’ Rail
Torrence Gets Big Win In ‘Big Daddy’ Rail

Driving a modern-day version of Don Garlits’ famed “Swamp Rat 14” dragster, Steve Torrence did “Big Daddy” proud with a victory over his daddy in the Top Fuel final of Sunday’s COVID-19-delayed 51st annual AMALIE …

NHRA Cuts More Events
Thursday, 3 Sep, 2020 – 9:35 | Comments Off on NHRA Cuts More Events
NHRA Cuts More Events

NHRA’s revised 2020 schedule continues to hemorrhage race dates amid the COVID-19 pandemic even as the Southern California-based sanctioning body prepares to showcase its oldest and most prestigious event.
This weekend’s 66th annual DENSO Spark Plugs …

NHRA’s Force Parks His Cars For Rest Of Season
Friday, 31 Jul, 2020 – 16:12 | Comments Off on NHRA’s Force Parks His Cars For Rest Of Season
NHRA’s Force Parks His Cars For Rest Of Season

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
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NHRA icon John Force confirmed Friday his four-car team will remain parked for the remainder of an ever-changing 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season schedule in order to “live …

Force Not With NHRA At Return From Lockdown
Wednesday, 15 Jul, 2020 – 12:35 | Comments Off on Force Not With NHRA At Return From Lockdown
Force Not With NHRA At Return From Lockdown

Minus marquee personality John Force and his teams, the NHRA returned to championship drag racing last weekend after a 139-day, COVID-19-induced lockdown.
Shockingly, John Force Racing failed to enter the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at …