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The Insiders preview the Potomac Nationals, Chris King chats Chicago

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his first 2026 race at his home track in Chicago.
26 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast

 

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his first 2026 race at his home track in Chicago.

The Potomac Nationals kicks off a three-in-a-row rip for NHRA drag racers that will take them up the eastern seaboard and then into Tennessee at three of the most historic facilities on the tour. McKenna and Pedregon break down what we saw in Chicago and then look forward into what will be a very busy month for racers on the tour. An exciting and interesting conversation.

King, the Funny Car racing Chicago fireman, joins the show to talk about how his team performed in Chicago, how his program is evolving, and what his plans are for the rest of 2026. Insight into the wild world of firefighting and drag racing.

All that and more on this show!