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Scott Woodruff wants your help in growing drag racing. He wants you to tell ten friends about how exciting NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing is and encourage them to tune in to the television broadcasts.

The Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patron Toyota Camry Funny Car team has been riding a wave of success and heads into Norwalk, OH with a great feeling of accomplishment and looking to keep the momentum going this weekend at the 6th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. In the past three races, Team Patron, led by ESPY nominated crew chief Del Worsham, has set a 2012 Rookie record, made final and semi-final round appearances, and beat 15-time NHRA Funny Car champion, John Force.

This weekend I attended my first drag race at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, OH. I had the pleasure of hanging out with many of the teams and fans and even got down to the starting line to experience Top Fuel dragsters racing at it's finest! Here is a short write up and video of my experience. SO AWESOME!

A John Force Interview: Indy, Family, Motley Crue. Force sits down with LiveOctane at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus.

"Daytona Dream" chronicles the year-long efforts of Scott Tucker & Level 5 Motorsports to assemble a dream team of elite race car drivers in hopes of winning North America's most prestigious endurance racing event, the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Love drag racing? Then register to win an All-Expense-Paid Trip for 2 to the Auto-Plus® NHRA Nationals, October 4 - October 7, 2012 in Reading PA

Love drag racing? Then enter to win an All-Expense-Paid Trip for 2 to the Auto-Plus® NHRA Nationals, October 4 - October 7, 2012 * Reading PA!

This Friday, June 8th, Matt Hagan and Auto-Plus will be at the Roanoke, VA location to collect stuffed animals for children suffering from the effects of natural disasters. If you're in the area, stop by to donate & meet the 2011 Funny Car Champ!

LiveOctane.com, fueled by Auto-Plus®, is offering two more sets of a 4-pack of NHRA tickets to two lucky LO community members. To enter, simply register as a member and…THAT'S IT! Easy as pie! ENTER TODAY!

Ever wonder what goes on while camping at a NHRA race? Then join Todd from Team Kalitta as he shares his experiences and asks for yours!

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