NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Positioned at the center of the industry’s biggest gathering, the NHRA stage returns as the place where teams, manufacturers, racers, track operators, and influencers converge to talk about the new season—including NHRA’s milestone 75th anniversary in 2026.   

The livestream begins at 8:45 a.m. ET, with hosts Jason Galvin, Tony Pedregon, and Hannah Rickards previewing NHRA’s upcoming 75th-season storylines. From there, the pace stays relentless. Every 15 minutes, a new guest steps onto the stage, bringing fresh insights and announcements directly to fans watching on NHRA.com and the NHRA YouTube channel. 

Early in the day, Galvin returns at 9:00 a.m. to highlight updates in Sportsman racing before the focus shifts to Mike Galimi of Hot Rod Magazine at 9:15 a.m., who will break down performance trends shaping the aftermarket. The energy ramps up at 9:30 a.m. with Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon representing Ron Capps Motorsports, followed by Katherine Wooten and Joe Sabo from NAPA Auto Parts and Carlyle Tools at 9:45 a.m., showcasing one of drag racing’s most active partnerships. 

At 10:00 a.m., the NHRA on FOX Stage welcomes a powerhouse trio—Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, and Matt Hagan—as Tony Stewart Racing discusses their 2026 outlook. The midmorning lineup continues with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park’s Rollie Miller, Factory Stock champion Mark Pawuk, and Pro Stock standouts Troy Coughlin Jr., Erica Enders, and Aaron Stanfield. 
 

The late morning block features Elite Motorsports’ Richard Freeman, track operators from Greenfield Dragway and Holly Springs Motorsports Park, and representatives from Fendt, S&S Cycle, and a wide range of sanctioning partners, all emphasizing the reach and diversity of NHRA drag racing. 

In the early afternoon, rising stars and champions take over: Julia Nataas at 12:45, Shane Westerfield at 12:50, and Heritage series standouts Tyler Hilton and Joe Morrison. Conversations with innovators such as Jeff Sipes (Fineline Graphics), David Nixon (Concrete Software), and Michael Molnar (ABRO) bring a business and technology angle to the livestream. 

From 2:00 p.m. through the close of the day, the stage welcomes an impressive lineup including Chris King, Holley’s John McLeod and Dan Waters, track operators from Mission and Toronto, performance leaders like Vanson Leathers, Right Trailers, Callies Performance, and a finishing slate of track representatives from Rockingham, Wabash Valley, and South Georgia Motorsports Park. 

By the time Raul Torres closes the day at 4:30 p.m., viewers will have experienced more than eight hours of nonstop conversations showcasing the strength, diversity, and forward momentum of NHRA drag racing. Whether you’re at PRI or tuning in from home, Thursday’s NHRA on FOX Stage livestream is your all-access pass to the people shaping 2025—and setting the stage for NHRA’s historic 75th season.