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TORRENCE’S HEART ATTACK PROVIDES A THIRD CHANCE AT LIFE

WebNHRA Steve Torrence figured his next brush with death would likely come with his 320-mph Top Fuel dragster. Torrence, a cancer survivor, experienced a heart attack on June 22, …

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW

WebFrom the time he resumed his drag racing career in late 1978 until he retired as a team owner following the 2011 season, Kenny Bernstein had a run of staggering …

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LARRY DIXON’S WILL TO RETURN OVERCAME CANCER FIGHT, …

WebDixon had cancer. A decade earlier Larry Dixon Sr. was diagnosed with the same throat cancer, and is now 11-years cancer free. Dixon found himself having to face …

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ROBERT HIGHT ON LEAVING JFR RUMORS: I'M NOT GOING …

WebRobert Hight made a statement Friday evening at the NHRA Auto Club Finals at Pomona, Calif., taking the provisional No. 1 qualifying position. But he made a …

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HIGHT'S SUDDEN HIATUS AVERTS FORCE'S RETIREMENT, …

WebJohn Force’s mood matched the sunny February afternoon at Chandler, Ariz. The Funny Car superstar already had competed in the NHRA offseason, at the PRO …

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HALL OF FAMER SCOTTY CANNON REENERGIZED FOR POSSIBLE …

WebScotty Cannon will be the first to admit there were many demons on his back when he left driving in the first decade of the 2000s, primarily for pain and health …

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AUSTIN PROCK FILLS IN FOR ROBERT HIGHT AS JFR FUNNY CAR …

WebIn a shocking move, John Force Racing has announced Austin Prock will take over the driving chores of the Funny Car previously driven by multi-time champion …

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NHRA TEAM SPONSOR CHIP LOFTON DELIVERS URGENT …

WebThe past year has brought an epiphany to Chip Lofton. He watched Justin Ashley, the rising Top Fuel star he has sponsored from the beginning, duke it out with …

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2024 WORLD SERIES OF PRO MODIFIED

WebMicke jumped to the top of the 64-car qualifying order in his twin-turbocharged M&M Transmission ’69 Camaro with a 3.598 at 220.94 in the heat of the day during …

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ROBERT HIGHT MEDICAL UPDATE Competition Plus

WebFri, 2018-10-05 20:35. Funny Car points leader Robert Hight underwent surgery on Wednesday, September 26th for a left clavicle open reduction and internal fixation. He …

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UPDATED: NHRA STILL HOLDING ANGIE SMITH’S BIKE, SEVERAL …

WebVeteran Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angie Smith crashed during the NHRA Midwest Nationals on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was transported to a local …

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KEN BLACK HEALTH UPDATE Competition Plus

WebSummit Racing Pontiac driver Greg Anderson took time on Wednesday to provide some clarification about the health of his team owner Ken Black. Denying …

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AUSSIE ICON VICTOR BRAY MAKES AN EMOTIONAL RETURN TO …

WebBray, who was rushed into emergency surgery last year on this same weekend, was a shell of the stature he once carried, down 110 kilos (210 pounds) …

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DRAG RACING ICON DON SCHUMACHER PASSES Competition Plus

WebThe drag racing world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest friends, innovators, and trendsetters. Don Schumacher passed away in the evening hours of December 20, 2023, …

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BOBBY LAGANA JR.'S CRASH LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR DOM'S …

WebDom Lagana sadly knew the odds were likely not in his brother’s favor. Dom, then 14, was in the team’s tow vehicle making a mad dash to the New York Raceway Park shutdown …

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DRAG RACING ICON GARLITS SUFFERS MILD STROKE

WebDon Garlits suffered a mild stroke on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Garlits family confirmed. He is already on the road to recovery and back at work. “He’s doing …

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LIZZY MUSI DISCUSSES HAVING STAGE 4 BREAST CANCER

Webby Tracy Renck Fri, 2023-04-21 22:08. Standout Pro Mod racer Lizzy Musi unveiled on a YouTube video that she is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. “I’m going to start at the …

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'HUMBLED' SCHUMACHER SHARES SCARES, LESSONS OF …

WebTop Fuel's Antron Brown saw only joy. Their boss was back. Don Schumacher, owner of the NHRA's largest organization and the global battery-charger …

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