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The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division is in action at Summit Motorsports Park for the 20th annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. LATEST UPDATE: Thursday qualifying
The following are Thursday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 20th annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser:COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Todd Datweiler, Herscher, Ill…
The 1971 Hot Wheels Top Fuelers of Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwen are the only dragsters in the sport’s history whose design was dictated by a toymaker. To say that they were misunderstood, maligned, and mocked is a little like saying that the Hotel California had an unreasonable checkout policy.
19 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
If there have ever been two more misunderstood front-engine Top Fuelers than the 1971 Hot Wheels rails of Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwen, I don’t know what they are. To say that they were not only misunderstood but also maligned and mocked is a little…
This weekend, as competitors prepare for the 104th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, few fans realize that one of the most successful racers in the mountain's early sports car era was also one of the founding officers of the…
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division is in action this weekend with a doubleheader event at Maryland International Raceway. LATEST UPDATE: Thursday qualifying
The following are Thursday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maryland International Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Michele Costa, Freehold, N.J., '16 Keir, G/EA, 8.…
Still looking for that perfect late-minute Father's Day gift for the NHRA fan in your life? NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward.
18 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
To help commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward.NHRA…
Two qualifying sessions on both Friday and Saturday return to the schedule for the upcoming 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Last year, the event featured one qualifying pass on Friday and three on Saturday.
Two qualifying sessions on both Friday and Saturday return to the schedule for the upcoming 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.As part of NHRA’s celebratory 75th anniversary season, it returns to Pacific Raceways on July…
The June 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from a trio of national events, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera joined the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast after winning the event in Bristol.
Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera joined the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast after winning the event in Bristol.Hagan discusses his Funny Car win for Tony Stewart Racing at the all-new…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Fuel runner-up Shawn Langdon and Funny Car runner-up Daniel Wilkerson.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Fuel runner-up Shawn Langdon and Funny Car runner-up Daniel Wilkerson. They both have amazing stories to…
NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv, with Division 1 at Maryland International Raceway and Division 3 at Summit Motorsports Park.
NHRA fans can watch NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Divisions 1 and 3 for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event at Maryland International Raceway…
NHRA fans can watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion from Beech Bend Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Beech Bend are Good Vibrations…
Set to close out the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season in style for its 75th anniversary campaign, NHRA officials announced the next group of commemorative tickets for the final four races of the regular season.
Set to close out the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season in style for its 75th anniversary campaign, NHRA officials announced the next group of commemorative tickets for the final four races of the regular season.The special…
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends collaborated to select the Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA’s first 75 years. Here's the third group of 10 to be celebrated.
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo, Luke Bogacki, Justin Lamb, Gary Stinnett, Jeff Taylor, and Austin Williams, who have combined for 411 NHRA national…
The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend. For 2026, the event has gone back to its roots and further celebrates the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend.The National Hot Rod Reunion marks the sixth event of the season in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which celebrates the thrilling action of nostalgia…
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a busy event with the conclusion of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto thrown in. Enjoy our video look back at the weekend in Thunder Valley.
This year’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park will again see an extra level of excitement when the stars of the Pro Stock class face off in the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout on Saturday, June 27.
This year’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park will again see an extra level of excitement when the stars of the Pro Stock class face off in the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout on Saturday, June…
From the fragility of success, to unshakable resilience, to a whole new surface of speed—Thunder Valley delivered reminders that preparation, enthusiasm, and perseverance still decide who leaves with the Wally.
Every race weekend tells a story, but the best ones teach a lesson. The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered plenty of horsepower, dramatic moments, and memorable winners, yet beneath the elapsed times and scoreboards were deeper…
The Best Losing Package presented by Holley awards $200 each to the drivers in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman who make the best mathematical run relative to its index/dial-in and reaction time in a losing effort in round one of eliminations.
Sometimes in NHRA Drag Racing, even a great run can fall short of turning on the win light, but in 2026, Holley Performance Brands has taken a little of the sting out of losing.At each NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the Best…
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Bristol Dragway.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Bristol Dragway.A pair of Division 4 racers met to decide the …
For the third race in a row, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the winner’s circle, this time at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.
For the third race in a row, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the winner’s circle, this time at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.Allegrucci raced a tough contingent of…
On a wild day at Bristol Dragway, Jason Collins picked up his second win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round to close out the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On a wild day at Bristol Dragway, Jason Collins picked up his second win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round to close out the Super Grip NHRA…
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the ninth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the ninth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
Canada’s Gerard Milette turned in a great performance in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman with a .001 light and a 7.204 on his 7.15 dial to stop Jeff Brooks, who broke out by eight-thousandths.
Lauren Freer won her ninth NHRA National event Wally and her second this season by taking down the Super Gas title. Rob Stigall left first but broke out, allowing Freer to win with a safe 9.948.
After numerous late-round finishes, Chris Childress sealed the deal for his first national event title in Super Comp with a great run that included a .008 light and an 8.866 after world champ Colby Fuller fouled.
Michael Brand has attended four events this season, and he’s been to the final round of three of them after winning the Stock title in Bristol. Brand scored his second straight national event win after Doug Lambeck fouled by a thousandth of a second.
A pair of Division 4 racers met to decide the Super Stock final with Jacob Delaune claiming his first career victory by beating Hayden Trumble. Delaune left first and drove to a 9.824 on his 9.80 dial for the win.
Antron Brown gets first Thunder Valley victory, Matt Hagan wins for second time in Funny Car at Bristol, Matt Hartford picks up third Pro Stock win of 2026, Gaige Herrera caps off flawless weekend with Pro Stock Motorcycle victory
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown won for the first time at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon in a thrilling final round of the 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Matt Hagan (Funny Car),…
Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a reminder that drag racing is about far more than elapsed times and win lights. It was a day that had everything — passionate fans filling the hillsides of Bristol Dragway, racers battling…