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      <title><![CDATA[Marty Thacker Brainerd preview]]></title>
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Thacker Ready for Brainerd


The Rapid Transit Race Team sponsored by Knoll Gas -- Torco Racing
Fuels has been to 2 straight final rounds and they are hoping the
momentum will carry over to the Brainerd National event this weekend as
they look for their 3rd win of the season.  Driver Marty Thacker and the
Team had a busy week off and they are ready to get back out on the track
with ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/marty-thacker-brainerd-preview/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DSR/J&J Racing renew partnership in 2007]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/dsr-j-j-racing-renew-partnership-in-2007/</link>
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DSR, STEVENS, J&J TO CONTINUE PRO STOCK PARTNERSHIP IN 2007


INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 22, 2006) - Don Schumacher confirmed today that Don
Schumacher Racing and Johnson & Johnson Racing will continue their Pro Stock
partnership into the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, and Richie
Stevens Jr. will again drive the Team Mopar/Valspar Dodge Stratus R/T as
teammate to Allen Johnson's ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/dsr-j-j-racing-renew-partnership-in-2007/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gainesville: Doug Herbert Saturday summary]]></title>
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HERBERT QUALIFIES IN THE 5TH POSITION FOR ACDELCO NHRA GATORNATIONALS


Gainesville, Saturday: The
second day of qualifying at the 2007 ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals wrapped
up with Doug Herbert and the Snap-on Tools Top Fuel dragster sitting
comfortably in the number five spot.


Herbert's best pass of the weekend came in the fourth qualifying
session late Saturday afternoon. Herbert ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/gainesville-doug-herbert-saturday-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 02:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[St. Louis: Whit Bazemore preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/st-louis-whit-bazemore-preview/</link>
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"We're going there focused and racey. I put myself in a position
to prove myself to the team and prove myself in Top Fuel. I haven't
been late in a long time and I don't like making mistakes. We're
going to be focused on the race car and nothing else matters. We want
results. We have the car to win races. It's time to make stuff happen
and make a move in the points."


Bazemore St ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/st-louis-whit-bazemore-preview/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 16:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Englishtown: Post race notes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/englishtown-post-race-notes-2007-06-25/</link>
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TOP FUEL


* Larry Dixon earned his fourth career win at Englishtown in his sixth
consecutive final-round appearance at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.


* Dixon piloted his SkyTel dragster to a 4.625 at 321.73 while runner-up
Doug Herbert earned his second runner-up finish of 2007 with a 4.675 at
316.30 in his Snap-On Tools dragster.


* It was Dixon's second consecutive win and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/englishtown-post-race-notes-2007-06-25/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 06:15:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denver: Kurt Johnson preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/denver-kurt-johnson-preview-2007-07-12/</link>
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KJ Looks to Pull a Win Out of Thin Air in Denver
ACDelco Cobalt crew to reference notes from previous Mile-High successes





Sugar Hill, Ga., July 11, 2007 -- This weekend's stop on the
POWERade Drag Racing circuit is arguably the most unique among the 20
different tracks the NHRA will visit throughout the course of the year.
Nestled in the side of the mountains in the Denver suburb ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/denver-kurt-johnson-preview-2007-07-12/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brainerd: Ron Capps Saturday notes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/brainerd-ron-capps-saturday-notes/</link>
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CAPPS COLLECTS NO. 12 IN BRAINERD QUALIFYING


BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 11, 2007) - NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny
Car points leader Ron Capps drove the Brut "Test Drive" Dodge Charger R/T
into the No. 12 position during qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA
Nationals, not exactly where he and crew chief Ed "Ace" McCulloch wanted
to be.


Having qualified only twice out of the top ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/brainerd-ron-capps-saturday-notes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Memphis: Mike Ashley Friday notes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/memphis-mike-ashley-friday-notes/</link>
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Ashley Provisional Eleventh in Memphis


MEMPHIS, Tenn. (September 14, 2007) - Mike Ashley, driver of the Torco
Race Fuels Dodge Charger R/T, sits in the No. 11 provisional qualifying
spot with two rounds of qualifying remaining in the O'Reilly NHRA Mid
South Nationals in Memphis, Tenn.


The Torco Dodge was consistent in both rounds of qualifying Friday,
posting 4.916/311.13 in the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/memphis-mike-ashley-friday-notes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fontana Saturday summary]]></title>
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OGBURN TAKES HEMI CHALLENGE WIN; BECKLEY LEADS QUALIFIERS AT AUTO CLUB
DRAGWAY


            FONTANA, Calif. -- Auto Club Dragway at California
Speedway is hosting the second annual NHRA Jegs Pacific SportsNationals
presented by K&N where drivers in eight categories are vying for points
leading to divisional and national championships.  Today's action
included the Mopar Hemi Challenge ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/fontana-saturday-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Phoenix: Warren Johnson preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/phoenix-warren-johnson-preview-2007-02-23/</link>
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WJ Works to Eliminate Errors in Phoenix
GM Performance Parts crew targets defense of 2006 Firebird win


Sugar Hill , Ga. -- Located in the northern reaches of
the Sonoran desert, the city of Phoenix is one of the world's favorite
vacation spots, particularly in the winter months.   Offering the
enticing combination of crystal clear blue skies and year round summer
temperatures ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/phoenix-warren-johnson-preview-2007-02-23/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Las Vegas: Doug Herbert preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/las-vegas-doug-herbert-preview-2007-04-12/</link>
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HERBERT READY TO BATTLE THE ODDS


Las Vegas: After a less than stellar start to the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag
Racing season, Doug Herbert and the Snap-on Tools Top Fuel team look for
lady luck to smile on them this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas
Motorspeedway.


Home to the eighth annual Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, The Strip is one of
the more popular stops on the NHRA POWERade ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/las-vegas-doug-herbert-preview-2007-04-12/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Commerce: Tony Bartone final summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/commerce-tony-bartone-final-summary/</link>
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BARTONE HAS EARLY EXIT IN ATLANTA


COMMERCE, Ga. (April 29) -- Lucas Oil/Torco driver, Tony Bartone
experienced a tough, but respectable loss to Robert Hight in the first
round of eliminations at the 27th annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern
Nationals when he ran a great elapsed time of 4.842 seconds, 319.07 mph
to his opponent's time of 4.779 seconds, 321.96 mph.


Bartone ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/commerce-tony-bartone-final-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bristol: Ashley Force preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/bristol-ashley-force-preview/</link>
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RECENT RESULTS MAKE ASHLEY
A FORCE TO WATCH AT BRISTOL
Small Steps Put Champ's Daughter in Funny Car Contention


     BRISTOL, Tenn. -- For Ashley Force, the 24-year-old daughter of drag racing icon
John Force, the 2007 season was to have been about proving that she belonged
behind the wheel of a 330 mile-an-hour Funny Car.


     After all, women haven't exactly established gender ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/bristol-ashley-force-preview/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sonoma: Dave Grubnic final report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/sonoma-dave-grubnic-final-report/</link>
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Dave Grubnic and the Zantrex-3 team suffer Sonoma setback


SONOMA, Calif., (July 29, 2007) -- During the opening round of final
eliminations Sunday at the Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon
Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., Dave Grubnic and the Zantrex-3 Top Fuel
dragster team saw their dreams of winning in wine country go up in smoke.


Grubnic, the No. 14 qualifier, faced No. 3 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/sonoma-dave-grubnic-final-report/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brainerd: Justin Humpreys Saturday notes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/brainerd-justin-humpreys-saturday-notes/</link>
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Faces off with Jason Line in First Round


BRAINERD, Minn., August 11, 2007--After narrowly missing the line-up two weeks ago in Sonoma, CA, Justin Humphreys is back in the game at the Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.


Humphreys and his RaceRedi Motorsports Knoll-Gas Energy Pontiac GTO turned in a best time of 6.789 seconds at 203.98 mph, landing him the 16th ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/brainerd-justin-humpreys-saturday-notes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brainerd: Tony Pedregon final notes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/brainerd-tony-pedregon-final-notes/</link>
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BRAINERD, Minn. (August 12, 2007) -- Tony Pedregon and the Q
Horsepower NHRA Nitro Funny Car team secured a coveted position in the
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship.


"Making the Countdown is great news for the Q team," said
Pedregon. "Now that we have that behind us, we are preparing for the
next round, the Countdown to Four.Our immediate goal is to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/brainerd-tony-pedregon-final-notes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Indy ORP: Final eliminations report]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/indy-orp-final-eliminations-report/</link>
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REIGNING TOP FUEL CHAMP SCHUMACHER OPENS PLAYOFFS WITH STATEMENT WIN
Mike Ashley, Dave Connolly and Craig Treble round out winner's
circle





CLERMONT, Ind. -- Reigning POWERade Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher
surged into the NHRA playoff points lead Monday with his sixth Mac Tools
U.S. Nationals victory in the last eight years.





Schumacher drove away from runner-up Larry ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/indy-orp-final-eliminations-report/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dallas: Fall Nationals event sponsor renews]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/dallas-fall-nationals-event-sponsor-renews/</link>
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O'REILLY AUTO PARTS EXTENDS TITLE RIGHTS SPONSORSHIP OF O'REILLY FALL NATIONALS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX


GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2007) -- NHRA announced today that
O'Reilly Auto Parts has agreed to a multi-year extension to be the
title rights sponsor of the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Fall Nationals
at Texas Motorplex through 2010.  O'Reilly Auto Parts is the only
title rights sponsor ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/dallas-fall-nationals-event-sponsor-renews/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Force considers new safety idea]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/force-considers-new-safety-idea/</link>
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FORCE CONTINUES TO RECOVER; CONSIDERS 'TUB' TO PROTECT DRIVER


DALLAS, Texas -- While he is thankful for changes to his race car
that protected his head and neck in a spectacular crash last week at the
Texas Motorplex, drag racing icon John Force said Sunday that his next
goal is to promote the development of a protective "tub" that
might help mollify leg and foot injuries like those ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/force-considers-new-safety-idea/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Las Vegas II: David Grubnic preview]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/las-vegas-ii-david-grubnic-preview-2007-10-28/</link>
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Dave Grubnic gets tough with Dan Henderson, Endothil-CR and
Oxydrene
in Las Vegas


LAS VEGAS, (Oct. 23, 2007) -- Native Australian Dave Grubnic and his
Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel team will have some extra, if not
intimidating, incentive to do well at this weekend's, Oct. 25-28,
annual running of the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals at The Strip at
Las Vegas Motor ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nhra/news/las-vegas-ii-david-grubnic-preview-2007-10-28/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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