Pre-Race Report Event 13: NHRA New England Nationals New England Dragway Epping, NH

Kalitta looking to cross Epping off his list

Epping Highlights: One final (2014); One no.1 qualifier (2013)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Norwalk Nationals): Qualified ninth; First round loss (Lost to Leah Pritchett in the first round)

2017 NHRA New England Nationals Recap: Qualified ninth; First round loss (Lost to Steve Torrence in the first round)

Quotable: “I am really excited to get to Epping. The fans always pack the place out and the racing is great. My Mac Tools team is ready for a rebound and we are looking for a solid race this weekend.”

Career Stats: 470 starts; 640 round wins (ninth all-time); 44 wins (Fifth all-time in Top Fuel); 93 finals; 49 no.1 qualifiers (tied 14th all-time)

2018 Season: One Win (Pomona-I); Three finals (Pomona I, Charlotte I, Richmond); 17 round wins; fourth in the standings

Noteworthy: Next no.1 qualifier is 50th of his career; Epping is one of two tracks that Kalitta has not won at (Indianapolis), and the only track that Kalitta Motorsports has not won at

Crampton plans to break back into the top ten in Epping

Last Event Recap (NHRA Norwalk Nationals): Qualified 10th; Quarterfinalist (Defeated Pat Dakin in the first round, lost to Terry McMillen in the quarterfinals) 

2017 NHRA New England Nationals Recap: Did not compete

Quotable: “After a well deserved weekend off, my Kalitta Air/DHL team and I are ready to get back after it in Epping. It is one of our favorite races of the season. We love the way the fans get behind the race, and I cannot wait to strap in on Friday and get it started.”

Career Stats: 90 starts; 83 round wins; Eight wins; 10 finals; Five no.1 qualifiers

2018 Season: One win (Gainesville); Eight round wins; 11th in the standings

Langdon excited for Epping weekend

Epping Highlights: One final (2013)

Last Event Recap (NHRA Norwalk Nationals): Qualified eighth; Quarterfinalist (Defeated Del Worsham in the first round, lost to Courtney Force in the quarterfinals)

2017 NHRA New England Nationals Recap: Qualified sixth; Semifinalist (Defeated Dom Lagana in the first round and Smax Smith in the quarterfinals, lost to Brittany Force in the semifinals)

Quotable: “Epping is an awesome race track with a great fan base. I have been to a final before, but I would love to get Connie and Global Electronic Technology their first win this weekend and my first win in Funny Car.”

Career Stats: 217 starts; 255 round wins; 14 wins; 30 finals; 18 no.1 qualifiers (Funny Car stats: 12 starts; Eight round wins)

2018 Season: 12 starts; eight round wins; ninth in the standings

Todd ready for return to the winner’s circle

Last Event Recap (NHRA Norwalk Nationals): Qualified seventh; Semifinalist (Defeated Bob Tasca III in the first round and Ron Capps in the quarterfinals, lost to Matt Hagan in the semifinals) 

2017 NHRA New England Nationals Recap: Qualified eighth; First round loss (Lost to Tommy Johnson Jr. in the first round)

Quotable: “I am ready to hit the gas this weekend and hopefully keep our momentum going. It would be great to get Connie his first win in New Hampshire.”

Career Stats: 184 starts; 184 round wins; 13 wins; 23 finals; 9 no.1 qualifiers (Funny Car stats: 36 starts; Four wins (2017: Sonoma, Indianapolis, 2018: Las Vegas-I, Houston); Five finals (2017: Charlotte-I, Sonoma, Indianapolis, 2018: Las Vegas-I, Houston); 35 round wins)

2018 Season: Two wins (Las Vegas-I, Houston); 17 round wins; fifth in the point standings 

Noteworthy: Todd will match his entire round win total from the 2017 season (18 round wins) with a first round win on Sunday