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NHRA Pros set to roar down Bristol’s famed ‘Thunder Valley’ quarter-mile

The 8th annual O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals roards to life today at Bristol Dragway in Tennessee, race eight of the 24-event NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The historic Bristol facility, which first hosted an NHRA event back in 1965, is unique in its setting, a quarter-0mile strip nestled between two hills that helps creates a unique sound as the nitro engines roar and led to the facility’s “Thunder Valley” nickname. Brandon Bernstein (pictured), John Force, and Jeg Coughlin are the defending pro champs.

Professional qualifying gets a late start today with the Pro Stockers hitting the track at 4 p.m. Eastern followed by a second session under the lights. Stay tuned to NHRA.com for the latest news, results, photos, video, and our exclusive live audiocast of the day’s racing.

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Fans vote Beckman to top starting spot for Circle Track Challenge

Following a first-of-its-kind fan vote, Funny Car driver Jack Beckman will start from the pole in the NHRA Circle Track Challenge, part of Saturday evening's "Saturday Spectacular" at Bristol Motor Speedway. The NHRA Circle Track Challenge makes up one of the supporting events for this week's "Saturday Spectacular.

Construction update from zMax Dragway @ Concord

Construction at zMax Dragway @ Concord, which will host the inaugural NHRA Carolinas Nationals Sept. 11-14, is progressing at a record pace. Much of the initial work on the grandstand and tower is already complete, and the whole facility is taking shape, as these aerial photographs attest. The event will be the first of six races in the NHRA Countdown to 1.

NHRA technical bulletin: helmets, shields, and blinders

NHRA Tech has posted changes to the 2008 Rules Revisions concerning General Regulations governing helmets and shields and windshield/windows. Basically, drivers in all classes may use tape on helmet shields, with certain provisions. There are NO CHANGES to restrictions as previously posted on the use of other blinders.

Despite recent DNQ, Beckman remains a confident contender

Thus far in 2008, six Funny Car drivers have won in the first seven races and just five have made every show. With a confidence-inspiring win in Phoenix followed by a frustrating DNQ five races later in Madison, perhaps no one knows the ups and downs of modern Funny Car racing better than Valvoline/Mail Terminal Services driver “Fast Jack” Beckman.

Harker twins considered for Project Podium scholarship grant

NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster drivers Kate and Diana Harker are among the young women drivers across multiple arenas of motorsport under consideration for the Lyn St. James Project Podium scholarship grant. The 25-year-old identical twins applied for the scholarship program, which aims to help young women drivers achieve their goals. The recipients will be announced in late May.

Brownsburg Motorsport open house May 24

The Brownsburg Motorsport Network will hold its second annual Brownsburg Motorsport open house Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Brownsburg, Ind. Many of Brownsburg’s racing businesses, including John Force Racing, Don Schumacher Racing, David Powers Motorsports, Pedregon Racing, and Gotham City Racing, will open their doors to the public.