2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season

February 2025 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season NHRA Drag racing Larry Dixon (TF)John Force (FC)Greg Anderson (PS)LE Tonglet (PSM) Champions NHRA 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season 2009 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season 2011 The 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Season ran from February 11 to November 14, 2010. A variety of new safety rules were implemented following the conclusion of the investigation of the Scott Kalitta death in 2008. The NHRA had planned on returning Top Fuel and Funny Car classes to 1320 ft m on distances; however, racing in those classes remained at 1000 ft m on distance to contain costs with the United States economy still in recession, as well as to address ongoing safety concerns. There were 23 Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock car events, and 17 Pro Stock Motorcycle events. Schedule With the closure of the Memphis Motorsports Park as of 30 October 2009,http://www.dovermotorsports.com/track/press/article.php?dir=200910&id=3283 DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC. ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK AND REALIGNMENT OF RACING DATES (press release) 2009-10-30 2009-10-31 2011-07-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724202033/http://www.dovermotorsports.com/track/press/article.php?dir=200910&id=3283 dead the Full Throttle Series is now slated for 23 events: http://www.nhra.com/schedules/2010fts.aspx 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series schedule 2009-11-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20091210163117/http://www.nhra.com/schedules/2010fts.aspx 2009-12-10 dead The Virginia NHRA Nationals has also been eliminated, as Virginia Motorsports Park chose to align with rival Kenneth Feld's International Hot Rod Association instead (many tracks changed sanctioning, owing to their sportsman classes). A second race at zMax Dragway, the Four Wide Nationals, was added. 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Schedule DateRaceSiteWinnersTop Fuel DragsterFunny CarPro StockPS MotorcycleFebruary 11–1450th Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals Pomona, CaliforniaLarry Dixon (1)John Force (1)Mike Edwards (1)N/AFebruary 19–22 Pro Stock eliminations were postponed after the first round, the remaining rounds were conducted during Gainesville on Saturday.Lucas Oil Slick Mist NHRA NationalsChandler, Ariz.Cory McClenathan (1)Jack Beckman (1)Mike Edwards (2)N/AMarch 11–14Tire Kingdom GatornationalsGainesville, FlaTony Schumacher (1)Tim Wilkerson (1)Jason LineEddie Krawiec (1)March 25–28Four Wide Nationals 1Concord, NCCory McClenathan (2)John Force (2)Mike Edwards (3)Matt Smith (1)April 9–11O'Reilly NHRA Spring NationalsHouston, TexasLarry Dixon (2)Matt Hagan (1)Jeg Coughlin (1)Andrew Hines (1)April 16–18SummitRacing.com NHRA NationalsLas Vegas, Nev.Larry Dixon (3)John Force (3)Mike Edwards (4)N/AApril 30 – May 2AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest NationalsMadison, Ill.Tony Schumacher (2)Robert Hight (1)Warren JohnsonMichael Phillips (1)May 14–16Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern NationalsAtlanta, Ga.Larry Dixon (4)Robert Hight (2)Jeg Coughlin (2)Andrew Hines (2)May 21–23O'Reilly NHRA SummernationalsTopeka, KansasTony Schumacher (3)Robert Hight (3)Mike Edwards (5)N/AJune 3–6United Association Route 66 NHRA NationalsChicago, Ill.Larry Dixon (5)Matt Hagan (2)Mike Edwards (6)LE Tonglet (1)June 10–13United Association NHRA SuperNationalsEnglishtown, N.J.Larry Dixon (6)Bob Tasca III (1)Mike Edwards (7)Michael Phillips (2)June 18–20NHRA Thunder Valley NationalsBristol, Tenn.Tony Schumacher (4)John Force (4)Mike Edwards (8)N/AJune 24–27Summit Racing Equipment NHRA NationalsNorwalk, OhioLarry Dixon (7)Tim Wilkerson (2)Greg Anderson (1)Matt Smith (2)July 9–11NHRA Northwest NationalsSeattle, Wash.Cory McClenathan (3)Tim Wilkerson (3)Greg Anderson (2)N/AJuly 16–18Fram Autolite NHRA NationalsSonoma, Calif.Larry Dixon (8)Ron Capps (1)Jeg Coughlin (3)Michael Phillips (3)July 23–25Mopar Mile-High NHRA NationalsDenver, Colo.Doug Kalitta (1)Robert Hight (4)Allen Johnson (1)Andrew Hines (3)August 12–15Lucas Oil NHRA NationalsBrainerd, Minn.Larry Dixon (9)Bob Bode (1)Jeg Coughlin (4)Andrew Hines (4)2010 Countdown to the ChampionshipSeptember 1–6Mac Tools U.S. NationalsIndianapolis, Ind.Larry Dixon (10)Ashley Force-Hood (1)Greg Stanfield (1)LE Tonglet (2)September 16–19O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA NationalsConcord, N.C.Larry Dixon (11)Cruz Pedregon (1)Greg Anderson (3)LE Tonglet (3)September 23–26O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals Dallas, TexasTony Schumacher (5)Matt Hagan (3)Greg Anderson (4)LE Tonglet (4)October 7–10Toyo Tires NHRA NationalsReading, Pa.Larry Dixon (12)Cruz Pedregon (2)Dave Connolly (1)Andrew Hines (5)October 28–31NHRA Las Vegas NationalsLas Vegas, Nev.Tony Schumacher (6)John Force (5)Greg Anderson (5)LE Tonglet (5)November 11–14Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA FinalsPomona, Calif.Antron Brown (1)John Force (6)Shane Gray (1)Eddie Krawiec (2) 1 The rules for the Four Wide Nationals differ from other races: All cars will qualify on each lane as all four lanes will be used in qualifying. Three rounds with cars using all four lanes. In Rounds One and Two, the top two drivers (of four) will advance to the next round. The pairings are set as follows: Race One: 1, 8, 9, 16 Race Two: 4, 5, 12, 13 Race Three: 2, 7, 10, 15 Race Four: 3, 6, 11, 14 Semifinal One: Top two in Race One and Race Two Semifinal Two: Top two in Race Three and Race Four Finals: Top two in Semifinal One and Semifinal Two Lane choice determined by times in previous round. In first round, lane choice determined by fastest times. Drivers who advance in Rounds One and Two will receive 20 points for each round advancement. In Round Three, the winner of the race will be declared the race winner and will collect 40 points. The runner-up will receive 20 points. Third and fourth place drivers will be credited as semifinal losers. Point standings Top Fuelhttp://www.nhra.com/points/fullthrottle.aspx NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series points 2010-11-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20090208145121/http://nhra.com/points/fullthrottle.aspx 2009-02-08 dead PositionDriverPointsPoints BackChassis1Larry Dixon2684 –Hadman2Tony Schumacher2582 −102Hadman3Cory McClenathan2551 −1334Antron Brown2460 −224Hadman5Shawn Langdon2431 −253Hadman6Doug Kalitta 2371 −313Attac7Brandon Bernstein2366 −318McKinney8Steve Torrence2289 −395Hadman9Dave Grubnic2288 −396Attac10Morgan Lucas2252 −432Hadman Funny CarPositionDriverPointsPoints BackMake1John Force 2621 –Ford2Matt Hagan2579 −42Dodge3Ashley Force Hood2449 −172Ford4Jack Beckman 2349 −182Dodge5Bob Tasca III2395 −226Ford6Del Worsham2307 −314Toyota7Ron Capps2284 −337Dodge8Robert Hight2277 −344Ford9Tony Pedregon2251 −370Chevrolet10Tim Wilkerson2242 −379Ford Pro StockPositionDriverPointsPoints BackMake1Greg Anderson2591 –Pontiac2Greg Stanfield2479 −112Pontiac3Mike Edwards 2469 −122Pontiac4Shane Gray 2439 −152Pontiac5Jason Line2438 −153Pontiac6Allen Johnson2421 −170Dodge7Jeg Coughlin Jr.2395 −196Chevrolet8Ron Krisher2272 −319Chevrolet9Rodger Brogdon2245 −346Pontiac10Johnny Gray2200 −391Pontiac Pro Stock MotorcyclePositionDriverPointsPoints BackMake1LE Tonglet2681 –Suzuki2Andrew Hines2677 −4Harley-Davidson3Ed Krawiec2559 −122Harley-Davidson4Matt Smith2450 −231Zypher5Hector Arana2442 −239Buell6Steve Johnson2332 −349Suzuki7Michael Phillips2327 −354Suzuki8Karen Stoffer2290 −391Suzuki9Craig Treble2215 −466Suzuki10David Hope2176 −505Buell Notable events After 47 years as a driver and owner, Don Prudhomme announced his retirement from the series.http://www.dovermotorsports.com/track/press/article.php?dir=200910&id=3283 Prudhomme announces retirement from drag racing 2010-01-07 2010-02-22 nhra.com National Hot Rod Association 2011-07-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724202033/http://www.dovermotorsports.com/track/press/article.php?dir=200910&id=3283 dead Funny car driver Mike Neff stepped down as driver to become co-crew chief for John Force, the other crew chief is Austin Coil. In the first round at Arizona, Antron Brown lost a wheel and crashed into the wall. Although Brown was uninjured in the accident, the wheel struck a female spectator who was killed. Because of weather conditions, the Pro Stock event at the same meet was cancelled after one round. The eight first-round winners competed as part of second-round qualifying at the next round.http://www.insideline.com/car-news/nhra-spectator-killed-by-crash-debris-at-arizona.html Spectator Killed by Crash Debris at Arizona 2010-02-22 2010-02-22 Inside Line Edmunds Inc. https://web.archive.org/web/20100224062157/http://www.insideline.com/car-news/nhra-spectator-killed-by-crash-debris-at-arizona.html 24 February 2010 live Just two days after John Force won a record 15th Funny Car world championship, his crew chief, NHRA Hall of Fame member Austin Coil, resigned from John Force Racing. http://www.nhra.com/story/2010/11/16/coil-resigns-from-john-force-racing-but-eyes-possible-2012-return-to-racing/ Coil resigns from John Force Racing but eyes possible 2012 return to racing 2010-11-16 2010-11-16 National Hot Rod Association nhra.com https://web.archive.org/web/20101229043144/http://www.nhra.com/story/2010/11/16/coil-resigns-from-john-force-racing-but-eyes-possible-2012-return-to-racing/ 2010-12-29 dead In his announcement, Coil stated he wanted to take at least a year off, but left the door open to a return to racing in 2012. 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