The professional straight-line drivers kicked off the 61st season of NHRA racing at Pomona on Thursday with this year's theme designated the Nitro Generation to honor the many multi-generational racers who fill the pits at NHRA events around the country. NHRA President Tom Compton said, "It's the history of NHRA racers passing their passion down from generation to generation. The Bernsteins, the Coughlins, the Forces, the Johnsons, the Kalittas. The list goes on." Prior to introducing two women who will embark on their rookie campaigns this year in the NHRA Funny Car ranks, a spokesperson for Charlotte Motor Speedway described NHRA racing. Adrian Parker called it, "The Most Visceral Motorsports on the Planet." Indeed, the Top Fuel cars&mdas...

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The professional straight-line drivers kicked off the 61st season of NHRA racing at Pomona on Thursday with this year's theme designated the Nitro Generation to honor the many multi-generational racers who fill the pits at NHRA events around the country. NHRA President Tom Compton said, "It's the history of NHRA racers passing their passion down from generation to generation. The Bernsteins, the Coughlins, the Forces, the Johnsons, the Kalittas. The list goes on." Prior to introducing two women who will embark on their rookie campaigns this year in the NHRA Funny Car ranks, a spokesperson for Charlotte Motor Speedway described NHRA racing. Adrian Parker called it, "The Most Visceral Motorsports on the Planet." Indeed, the Top Fuel cars&mdas...

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