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Brett Candies, winner of three prior national events, including the 2022 NHRA U.S. Nationals, scored again in Super Stock when he took his Cobra Jet Mustang past Bryce Granier in the final round. Candies also gained an edge at the start and won with…
Rodger Brodgon claimed his eighth career NHRA national event win and his fifth in Comp when he defeated the A/Nostalgia Dragster of Kevin Duet in the final round. Brogdon was first off the starting line and drove his B/Street Roadster to a (-.507) 7…
Shawn Langdon’s third straight Top Fuel victory at last weekend's FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs is a pretty amazing feat in a sport where dozens of little things have to go right, but drag racing history is packed with drivers and teams who found the magic recipe for prolonged momentum.
27 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
In a sport decided by milliseconds, where scores of individual parts need not only to survive brutal conditions but produce predictable results, where a series of infinitesimal tuning decisions have to be spot-on correct, where the driver has to be…
NHRA’s historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
NHRA’s historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
Taylor Chomiski, Todd Erwin, and Jimmy Hidalgo, led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway.
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORTaylor Chomiski, Dallas, Texas, '08 Cobalt, C/SM, 8.282, 157.50 …
Leah Pruett fell one round short of what would have been a storybook Top Fuel win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, but in her second race back after a two-year hiatus, she's already back in championship form.
Leah Pruett’s final-round Top Fuel loss at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs spoiled what would have been a storybook weekend for the driver of the Tony Stewart Racing dragster.Pruett, who resides part-time with husband…
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs had all of the drama and challenges one could ever expect at an event. Take a look back at the wild happenings in our Weekend Rewind video.
Nathan Sitko claimed the victory on a final-round bye after defending event champ Ray Horan's team was unable to get their car started. Sitkpo powered the Bubble Up Firebird to a 4.79 winning lap.
NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals and the companion Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals and the companion Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, winning Funny Car crew chief Dean "Guido" Antonelli and runner-up Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talk about navigating the heat of Phoenix and collecting win lights along the way.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, winning Funny Car crew chief Dean "Guido" Antonelli and runner-up Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talk about navigating the heat of Phoenix and collecting win lights…
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs delivered everything fans expect from championship drag racing — elite competition, emotional moments, and the kind of storytelling only NHRA on FOX can bring to life.If you missed any of…
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series action at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Firebird Motorsports Park, including Stock winner Justin Lamb.
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series action at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Firebird Motorsports Park.Tim Seymour, winner of the 2020 SPORTSnationals…
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs was a sweltering affair for racers and fans, but the result was one of the more entertaining events there. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs was a sweltering affair for racers and fans, but the result was one of the more entertaining events there. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.SHAWN LANGDON REALLY LOVES…
Justin Bond outlasted an impressive field in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.
Justin Bond outlasted an impressive field in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round as part of this weekend’s FMP…
Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion to earn his 78th career win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA…
A consistent winner in big-money E.T. bracket events, Cooper Chun cut a perfect light in the final of Right Trailers Top Dragster but didn’t need it after Dylan Hough fouled by .003-second.
After a number of close calls, Rob Mendenhall pulled through for his first win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Mendenhall ran 6.969 on a 6.93 dial to defeat Will Yakimetz in the final.
Doug Johnson collected his second NHRA Wally after a thrilling double-breakout win over Tanner Theobald in the Super Comp final. After a pair of competitive lights, Johnson won, 8.888 to 8.880.
Six-time world champ Justin Lamb is off to a fast start in 2026 with a divisional win in Pomona, followed by the Arizona Nationals Stock title. Lamb turned on the win light after Leo Glasbrenner fouled by -.004-second.
Tim Seymour, winner of the 2020 SPORTSnationals event in Las Vegas, scored a second victory in Super Stock when he took out ninth ranked Evan Kowalski in the final. Seymour posted a 9.208 on his 9.20 dial for the win.
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on Sunday of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Racing on crew chief Alan Johnson's 68th birthday, world champ Doug Kalitta pounded out a 3.791, low e.t. of the round, to drive around Will Smith's holeshot start. In round two, he'll take on Billy…
Event champions will be crowned today at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, Race 2 of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Firebird Motorsports Park.
Event champions will be crowned today at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, Race 2 of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Firebird Motorsports Park.After two days of relentless sun pounding down on the dragstrip,…
Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd (Funny Car), and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge of the year at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, where Shawn Langdon, Spencer Hyde, and Greg Anderson were the No. 1 qualifiers.
A year after dominating the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta is off and running in 2026, winning the first bonus race of the year in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday at Firebird Motorsports Park,…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on Saturday of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the second day of qualifying at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park.
PRO STOCK Q3/MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1Pro Stock takes to the track under what are pretty good conditions, so teams will look to make their best in the best conditions they'll see for the rest of the weekend, and about the same as…
There’s no question that the weather is the biggest topic of the weekend at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as triple-digit weather has descended on the Valley of the Sun and seems to be laser-focused on Firebird Motorsports Park.
There’s no question that the weather is the biggest topic of the weekend at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as triple-digit weather has descended on the Valley of the Sun and seems to be laser-focused on Firebird…
Race teams and race fans are ready to beat the heat again at Firebird Motorsports Park on Day Two of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.
Race teams and race fans are ready to beat the heat again at Firebird Motorsports Park on Day Two of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.Friday’s race-time temps passed 100 degrees, and the track temperature crept past 140…