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Cavalcade of Stars Division 3 event roars to life at Summit Motorsports Park

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
19 Jun 2026
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D3
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…
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Can you imagine a toymaker designing your Top Fueler? 'Snake' and 'Mongoose' could

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
Wild Wheelie
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…
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What if we told you NHRA's first vice president dominated Pikes Peak in the '60s

After he helped found NHRA, Ak Miller became the man to beat in a sports car on America's mountain
18 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Ray Brock Ak Miller and Wally Parks at Pikes Peak 1958.j
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…
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Maryland International Raceway hosts Division 1 doubleheader weekend

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
18 Jun 2026
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D1
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.…
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NHRA 75th Anniversary books would make a perfect Father's Day gift

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
NHRA book
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…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals returns to twice-daily qualifying

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.
18 Jun 2026
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
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…
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Eastern Swing drama spotlighted in June issue of NHRA National Dragster

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.
18 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND 06
READ THE ISSUEThe June 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from a trio of national events, is now online in…
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Bristol winners Hagan, Hartford, Herrera join WFO's NHRA Nitro podcast

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.
18 Jun 2026
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WFO
 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…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

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.
17 Jun 2026
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Behind the Scenes
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The Runner-ups: Shawn Langdon and Daniel Wilkerson talk Bristol

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.
17 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 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…
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Watch the Maryland and Norwalk Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

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.
17 Jun 2026
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Division 3
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…
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Watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion from Beech Bend Raceway for free starting Thursday through Saturday on NHRA.tv.
17 Jun 2026
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion
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…
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Third wave of NHRA 75th Anniversary commemorative tickets features legends

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.
16 Jun 2026
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Tickets
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…
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More drag racing legends named to NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers list

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.
16 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers
Top 50 Sportsman Racers
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…
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park

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.
16 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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National Hot Rod Reunion
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…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

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.
16 Jun 2026
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Pro Stock stars ready for GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout in Norwalk

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.
16 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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PS Callout
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…
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Five things we learned at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

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.
15 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Matt Hartford
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…
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Five racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Bristol

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.
15 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Best Package
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…
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Delaune, Brand lead Lucas Oil Series winners at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

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.
15 Jun 2026
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Bristol
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 …
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Allegrucci scores third consecutive Factory Stock Showdown win of season

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.
14 Jun 2026
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Factory Stock
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…
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Jason Collins gets JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series win at Bristol

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.
14 Jun 2026
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Pro Mod
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…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

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.
14 Jun 2026
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Points
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…
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Sportsman winner Gerard Milette

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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101:16
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. 
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Gas winner Lauren Freer

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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82:57
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.
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Comp winner Chris Childress

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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93:21
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.
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Stock winner Michael Brand

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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87:17
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.
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Stock winner Jacob Delaune

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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74:45
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. 
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Brown, Hagan, Hartford, Herrera roll to wins at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

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
14 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brown, Hagan, Hartford, Herrera roll to wins at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
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),…
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Sunday Photo Gallery: Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals comes alive

14 Jun 2026
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Johnson's Horsepower Garage Power Wagon resto-mod Cummins Ram 46
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…
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