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Bob Wilber on Reading, Writing and An Author’s Arithmetic

Step Up to the MicBy Statt MannJuly 2, 2017

“Bats, Balls & Burnouts” author Bob Wilber has one of the most successful sports books on Amazon right now. It’s the story of a life formed by a father in baseball, a mother in broadcasting and public relations and his own career running sports teams and racing programs. Bob Wilber has a very unique story…

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Jack Beckman on Winning, Consistency, Fires & Old Plymouths

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannJune 25, 2017

NHRA Norwalk Funny Car Winner Jack Beckman always adds something to The Freak Nation when he visits. Our 17th anniversary show on Sunday night was no different. He won in Norwalk to continue a great season. But the final run Sunday afternoon ended with an explosion and fire. Jack was able to laugh about it…

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Clay Millican on Painful Memories and The High of a First Big Win

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannJune 18, 2017

NHRA Bristol Top Fuel Winner Clay Millican is a longtime Friend of The Freaks. But his visit Sunday night was after his first NHRA Top Fuel win after six championships in the IHRA. Millican broke some of the lifetime achievement records in the IHRA but his win Sunday in Bristol was well received by many.…

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Ron Capps on Four Straight, Luck & When Wins are Important

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannMay 21, 2017

NHRA Topeka Funny Car Winner Ron Capps is on one of the biggest rolls in drag racing history. He won his fourth straight Funny Car event in Topeka Sunday. Why’s track to fast? Ron has a great explanation. What about getting these wins at the start of the season instead of the end when it…

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Bo Butner on His Second 2017 Win & NHRA Excellence

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannMay 14, 2017

NHRA Atlanta Pro Stock Winner Bo Butner is second in 2017 Pro Stock points after his second victory of the season. Butner is building an excellent season His two wins leave him only a point out of first place in the most competitive category in drag racing. But Butner is proud of something else in…

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Ron Capps on 4-Wide, Confusion & Big Wins

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannApril 30, 2017

NHRA Charlotte 4-Wide Funny Car Winner Ron Capps, the 2016 NHRA Funny Car champion, might be the biggest Friend of the Freaks. And Sunday night he was all in on the once-a-year NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina. Some drivers and fans, including Statt Mann, don’t like the diffeent format. Capps doesn’t have many…

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Leah Pritchett with Candid Stories & the Points Lead

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannApril 23, 2017

NHRA Houston Top Fuel Winner Leah Pritchett is always welcome in The Freak Nation. Her candid fun always adds something to the conversation. Sunday night she even brought something for The Freak Nation pizza lovers. Sponsor Papa John’s has a discount when Leah wins and Monday’s orders are no different. Try “Leah 30” for this…

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Tanner Gray on Youth, Enthusiasm & Big Wins

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannApril 2, 2017

NHRA Las Vegas Pro Stock Winner Tanner Gray, the youngest to ever win an NHRA pro category event, came into The Freak Nation Sunday night talking teamwork and The Freaks had another conversation for him! The 17-year-old Gray is a third generation drag racer and his win Sunday was a record setter. He was quick…

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Tony Schumacher on Dominating Gainesville & His New Top Fuel Competition

Winner of the WeekBy Statt MannMarch 19, 2017

NHRA Gainesville Top Fuel Winner Tony Schumacher was in The Freak Nation Sunday night just hours after his win in the Gatornationals. Schumacher was effusive in his praise for his car early in the season. His confidence was strong enough to use qualifying to get some additional test data that he eventually used in his…

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Troy Coughlin on Top Fuel, Door Slammers and The Girl at Home

Get Behind The WheelBy Statt MannMarch 12, 2017

NHRA Top Fuel Driver Troy Coughlin, Jr. is in his first year of Top Nitro drag racing. And it’s his first year of visiting The Freak Nation. We had fun with the next generation of The Family Coughlin. We evengot to tease him a bit on his girlfriend “at home.” Troy Jr. has traveled around…

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