Laurie Force Honored with Pat Garlits Memorial Award
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During the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame banquet tonight Laurie Force was honored with the Pat Garlits Memorial Award presented by Mopar.
Lucas Oil's Richie Crampton blazes to Gainesville track record, No. 1 qualifier
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/The common cold had Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster driver Richie Crampton feeling poorly, but an uncommon pass in the final qualifying session of the NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway put a smile on his face.
Hector Arana Sr. rockets to No. 2 qualifying spot with Lucas Oil Buell
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All it took was one good run to change Lucas Oil Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Sr.'s attitude -- well, one great run.
Top Fuel ace Morgan Lucas excited about team's potential
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After seeing Morgan Lucas Racing teammate Richie Crampton blaze to the No. 1 qualifying spot for the NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway, Morgan Lucas knows there is more speed in his Lucas Oil Racing TV dragster.
'Hail Mary' run gets Lucas Oil Racing TV rider Hector Arana Jr. in Gatornationals
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Hector Arana Jr. had his prayers answered in the final qualifying session for the NHRA Gatornationals on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway. With a run he called the "Hail Mary of Hail Marys," Arana put his Lucas Oil Racing TV Buell in the No. 14 qualifying spot.
Morgan Lucas' best run of the weekend still not enough to turn on the win light
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After qualifying No. 12 in the 16-car field of the 47th annual NHRA Gatornationals, Top Fuel pilot Morgan Lucas knew he needed to step up his performance in Sunday's opening round of eliminations to give his Lucas Oil TV race team any chance of advancing, and the reigning U.S. Nationals champion did just that, running an event-best 3.770 at 316.75 mph down Gainesville Raceway.
David slays Goliath: Top qualifier Richie Crampton felled by 84-year-old driver in opening round
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The NHRA season is only three races old, but drag racing fans may have already witnessed the biggest upset of the year as No. 1 qualifier Richie Crampton, of Australia, lost to 84-year-old part-time pro Chris "the Golden Greek" Karamesines when his Lucas Oil dragster smoked the tires at the hit of the throttle.
Gatornationals takes a bite out of Lucas Oil Racing TV rider Hector Arana Jr.
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Race 1 of the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season didn't go as planned for Lucas Oil Racing TV rider Hector Arana Jr., but he knows a first-round loss at the NHRA Gatornationals on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway is far from the end of his Pro Stock Motorcycle season.
Lucas Oil pro Hector Arana Sr. starts 2016 with runner-up finish in Gatornationals
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Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. started the 2016 Pro Stock Motorcycle season as well as possible -- well, almost.
Brittany Force, Robert Hight Victorious at Gatornationals
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John Force Racing made team history today winning their first Top Fuel national event and also winning both Top Fuel and Funny Car as Brittany Force and Robert Hight were victorious at the 47th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
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Jeff Strickland had an impressive weekend and doubled-up in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at the 47th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Stock Eliminator and Top Dragster; while John Lombardo Jr., picked up his seventh national event Top Alcohol Funny Car title.
Brett Cue Joins On with Lucas Oil JuniorMotoX as Oklahoma Moto Ambassador
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Brett Cue is known for reminding all of us that having fun is the most important part of riding motorcycles. The Oklahoma native has become well known for traveling the world to all forms of motorcycle events and bringing his infectious positive attitude and amazing whips wherever he goes.
Brittany Force Earns First Top Fuel Wally in JFR Double Up
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Brittany Force was long overdue for her first Top Fuel win, but managed to collect it this past weekend in Gainesville . She qualified her Monster Energy dragster in the No. 5 position with a 3.745 second pass at 309.56 mph, picking up 4 bonus points along the way.
Robert Hight Scores 37th Career Funny Car Win in JFR Double
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Robert Hight played one of the star roles for JFR this weekend at the Gatornationals. After qualifying in the No. 3 position and picking up six bonus points in qualifying alone for making the quickest run in Q1 and the quickest run in Q3.