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NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Top Fuel eliminations will now begin at 10:30 a.m. ET at New England Dragway, followed by Funny Car and Pro Stock competition.
06 Jun 2026
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NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
NHRA announced an earlier start for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Sunday race day at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway. The first round of eliminations is now set for 10:30 a.m. ET, starting…
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Sold out crowd on Saturday at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

It marked the second straight sellout on Saturday during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
06 Jun 2026
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Epping
NHRA officials announced a sellout at New England Dragway on Saturday for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. It marked the second straight sellout on Saturday during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, following…
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Saturday preview

The hunt is on as qualifying resumes at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
06 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto returns as America celebrates 250 years of freedom
 If Friday night was about perfection, today is about pursuit.Under ideal New England conditions yesterday, fans at New England Dragway were treated to one of the most spectacular qualifying sessions of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte gets up-close look at NHRA competition in Epping

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte traded the State House for the starting line Friday as she visited New England Dragway.
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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 New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte gets up-close look at NHRA competition in Epping
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte traded the State House for the starting line Friday as she visited New England Dragway during the opening day of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. Accompanied by NHRA President Glen…
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NHRA announces earlier start for Saturday qualifying at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

NHRA announced an earlier start for Saturday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway.
05 Jun 2026
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NHRA announces earlier start for Saturday qualifying at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
 NHRA announced an earlier start for Saturday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway. The third round of qualifying is now set for 11:30 a.m. ET,…
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Friday preview

Austin Prock, Shawn Langdon, and Greg Anderson arrive in Epping with momentum, while Chad Green and Dallas Glenn continue their championship pursuits at the 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto returns as America celebrates 250 years of freedom
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrives in Epping, N.H., carrying the momentum of one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory.Fresh off the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by…
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No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA returns at NHRA New England Nationals

For a second straight year, nitro at night will include a special nod to the New England area on Friday at New England Dragway with the return of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
04 Jun 2026
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Clawifier
For a second straight year, nitro at night will include a special nod to the New England area on Friday at New England Dragway with the return of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England…
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Mission Raceway Park's NHRA YES Program Day draws 635 students

On Friday, May 29, NHRA member track Mission Raceway Park hosted a successful NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program that drew 635 students ranging from grade 7-12 and 70 teachers/supervisors to learn about trades, motorsports, and career opportunities related to racing.
04 Jun 2026
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YES
On Friday, May 29, NHRA member track Mission Raceway Park hosted a successful NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program that drew 635 students ranging from grade 7-12 and 70 teachers/supervisors…
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Recovering Matt Smith will sit out several races, plans to return before Countdown

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who was forced to sit out the recent NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for pancreatitis and gallstones, will sit out the upcoming Pro Stock Motorcycle events in Bristol and Norwalk while recovering from surgery. A replacement rider will earn points for him at these events.
04 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Matt Smith
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who was forced to sit out the recent NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for pancreatitis and gallstones, yet nonetheless tuned wife Angie Smith to victory and…
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bproauto unveils special Funny Car livery as New England Nationals presenting partner

Two-time 2026 NHRA race winner Chad Green will sport an exciting special blue, orange, and white livery for his CGM Ford Mustang Funny Car this weekend when the bproauto brand graces the Texas driver’s nitro-burning machine at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
03 Jun 2026
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Chad Green
Two-time 2026 NHRA race winner Chad Green will sport an exciting special blue, orange, and white livery for his CGM Ford Mustang Funny Car this weekend (June 5-7) when the bproauto brand graces the Texas driver’s nitro-burning machine in the NHRA…
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Top Sportsman winner Ron Riegel

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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56:57
Ron Reigel became a first-time winner in Right Trailers Top Sportsman after a solid performance in the final against Vince Fourcade. Reigel gave up a hundredth of a second at the start, but won with a 6.725 on his 6.71 dial.
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Comp winner Stephen Szupka

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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96:46
Steve Szupka claimed his first national event title since 2023, and his fifth overall hen he stopped Joeseph Arrowmith in the Comp final. Szupka was nearly perfect on the Tree with a .006 light and drove to a (-.477) 6.923 for the win over…
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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82:02
With a string of 5.3-second performances, Sean Bellemeur claimed Top Alcohol Funny Car national event win No. 52 in the Barton Bros. Killer Bs entry. Bellemeur won the final over Bob McCosh, 5.393 to 5.453.
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jackie Fricke

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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76:47
For the tenth time in her career, Jackie Fricke claimed an NHRA national event Wally in Top Alcohol Dragster. Both drivers struggled to gain traction in the final, but Fricke recovered to post a 5.47 after opponent Gary Pritchett spun the tires at…
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Fricke, Bellemeur top Sportsman winners at NHRA Potomac Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, four winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maryland International Raceway.
01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Jackie Fricke
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, four winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Maryland International Raceway.For the tenth time in her career, Jackie…
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Sellout Saturday crowd at debut NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS

NHRA officials announced a sellout on Saturday for its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
30 May 2026
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MIR
NHRA officials announced a sellout on Saturday for its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.The race marked the second visit to four new facilities during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.…
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Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event at Tri-State Raceway posponed

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway was postponed due to rain. Additional details regarding the completion of the event will be shared as they become available.
29 May 2026
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D5
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Patrick Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Parks, E/DA, 7.371…
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Matt Smith ruled out for Potomac Nats; Chip Ellis will substitute on Denso Buell

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith won't compete at this weekend's NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for gallstones. Veteran Chip Ellis will ride Smith's Denso bike this weekend.
29 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Matt Smith
Matt Smith made it clear early this season that his main goal for 2026 is to win an unprecedented seventh Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, so he’s not going to let something like a trip to the emergency room get in his way.Smith will not…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals will be football adjacent broadcast on FOX

The 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway will air on FOX adjacent to a FOX football broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 4, highlighting an exciting NHRA on FOX schedule for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.
29 May 2026
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Midwest Nationals
The 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway will air on FOX adjacent to a FOX football broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 4, highlighting an exciting NHRA on FOX schedule for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.The FOX…
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Joseph "Joe" Hrudka, founder of Mr. Gasket, passes away at age 87

Hrudka, the legendary racer, entrepreneur, and performance pioneer best known as the founder of Mr. Gasket, passed away on May 24, 2026.
28 May 2026
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Joe Hrudka
[Photo courtesy of the Quarter Mile Foundation]Born Nov. 29, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, Hrudka was a lifelong hot rodder whose passion for racing and innovation helped shape the modern performance aftermarket industry.Long before Mr. Gasket became…
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Watch the Division 5 Tri-State Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
28 May 2026
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Division 5
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are …
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NHRA Legends of Drag Racing mobile game now available

NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and Trailmark Games, announced the release of the NHRA Legends of Drag Racing mobile game, which is available now and for free on iOS and Android.
28 May 2026
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Game
NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and Trailmark Games announced the release of the NHRA Legends of Drag Racing mobile game, which is available now and for free on iOS and Android.Built on 75 years of NHRA’s illustrious drag…
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VizionOne Hand Cleaner named Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA

VizionOne Hand Cleaner has been named the Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA, launching a multiyear partnership focused on the mechanics, crewmembers, and racers whose hands help power one of the most demanding forms of motorsports.
27 May 2026
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VizionOne
VizionOne Hand Cleaner has been named the Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA, launching a multiyear partnership focused on the mechanics, crewmembers, and racers whose hands help power one of the most demanding forms of motorsports.Owned by veteran racer…
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'Nitro Joe' Morrison ready to race at Potomac Nationals

Veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro Joe" Morrison will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
27 May 2026
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Joe Morrison
This weekend, veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro Joe" Morrison will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. This will be the third time this…
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Toronto Motorsports Park hosts NHRA Youth and Education Services program

Toronto Motorsports Park hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program recently, welcoming 675 area high school students to spend the day and learn about opportunities in trades, racing, and life.
26 May 2026
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YES program
Toronto Motorsports Park hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program recently, welcoming 675 area high school students to spend the day and learn about opportunities in trades, racing, and life.Thanks to the…
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Paul Lee Racing announces primary partnership with PowerEdge for upcoming events

Paul Lee will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS with PowerEdge as the primary sponsor partner on the Paul Lee Racing Dodge Charger.
26 May 2026
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Paul Lee
Paul Lee will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS with PowerEdge as the primary sponsor partner on the Paul Lee Racing Dodge Charger.PowerEdge branding will be displayed on Lee’s Nitro Funny Car…
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A Memorial Day tribute from NHRA

This Memorial Day weekend, NHRA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
25 May 2026
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Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, NHRA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to freedom inspire everything we do, on and off the track.We pause to…
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Meet the drivers at Fan Fest prior to NHRA's Maryland International Raceway debut

Fans attending next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway can take part in a driver meet and greet featuring a huge lineup of NHRA stars, Thursday, May 28, at The Barns at New Market in Mechanicsville, Md.
21 May 2026
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FanFest
To celebrate NHRA’s thrilling debut at Maryland International Raceway for next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, Visit St. Mary’s MD, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, and NHRA have partnered…
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Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip wins Bristol celebrity challenge

Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip defeated WCYB TV’s Heather Williams to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge, while Clay Millican christens the new Bristol Dragway track surface.
21 May 2026
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Bristol
Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip kept the company’s final-round streak alive on May 20 as the tire executive raced to victory in the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge at historic Bristol Dragway.Meanwhile, before racing began, NHRA Top Fuel…
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Save 15% on select national event tickets in Memorial Day weekend sale

NHRA fans can get a 15% discount on tickets to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Memorial Day weekend sale, May 22-May 25.
21 May 2026
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Memorial Day sale
NHRA fans can get a 15% discount on tickets to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Memorial Day weekend sale, May 22-May 25.NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGSMaryland International Raceway, May…
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