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Accelerator-in-Chief Tim Kuniskis unleashes a trifecta of Ram Muscle Trucks with up to 777 hp

The only automaker CEO ever to warm up a Top Fuel dragster just launched a three-truck performance assault — 395-, 470-, and 777-horsepower Ram trucks — and brought in Tony Stewart to help make the exclamation.
20 May 2026
David Kennedy
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Ram Muscle Trucks  2027
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Mopar, Dodge named title, powered by sponsors of Las Vegas Countdown event

Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge takes place Oct. 29-Nov. 1.
20 May 2026
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Las Vegas
Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The event again serves as the penultimate event of the 20-race season during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign. The…
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JEGS named presenting sponsor for NHRA debut at Maryland International Raceway

JEGS has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS takes place May 29-31.
19 May 2026
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Maryland
JEGS, a DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway (MIR) in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Kalitta named Hulman Classic Grand Marshal for USAC Sprint Car race

NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track on Wednesday night, May 20.
19 May 2026
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Doug Kalitta
Thirty years after his 1996 Tony Hulman Classic victory, NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute…
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Pat LaMont wins Holley Never Rest Award in return to competition in Chicago

Super Comp racer Pat LaMont made his return to action for the first time since a cancer diagnosis late last year and won the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak for his perseverance.
18 May 2026
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Never Rest
Super Comp racer Pat LaMont made his return to action for the first time since a cancer diagnosis late last year and won the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak for his…
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Todd Plate sweeps 55th annual NAPA Ignitor Nitro Opener

Todd Plate drove the Eddie Knox-owned “Problem Child” Camaro to his first major event victory to victory at the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop at Firebird Raceway.
18 May 2026
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Todd Plate
The 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop featured the second stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for the AA/Funny Car division at Firebird Raceway.Final qualifying included: 1. Nathan Sitko (5.53), 2. Shane Westerfield (5.54),…
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Nine Sportsman winners get their kicks at Route 66 NHRA Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Route 66 Raceway, nine drivers collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, including Stock winner Jamie Picht.
18 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Stock
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Route 66 Raceway, nine drivers collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.Jamie Noonan took over the lead in the…
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Two SPORTSnationals events postponed

Due to an inclement weather forecast in both Kentucky and Maryland, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Testo SPORTSnationals at Cecil County Dragway are being postponed.
18 May 2026
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SportsNats
Due to an inclement weather forecast in both Kentucky and Maryland, the JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Testo NHRA SPORTSnationals at Cecil County Dragway are being postponed.The JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway…
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Jonathan Allegrucci wins second straight Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title

Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak
17 May 2026
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Factory Stock
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. Allegrucci, the No. 2 qualifier, outran No. 1…
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Menholt takes points lead with JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod win in Chicago

Derek Menholt became the first two-time winner of the season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, driving past Jason Collins in the final round on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
17 May 2026
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Derek Menholt
Derek Menholt became the first two-time winner of the season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, driving past Jason Collins in the final round on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway as part of this weekend's…
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Five things we learned at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

We learned a lot at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and here are five things that you should know.
17 May 2026
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Five Things
THE ELITE TEAM IS FINALLY BEGINNING TO GAIN GROUNDFor the first time in nearly two years, the Elite Performance team appeared to have the upper hand in their ongoing battle against the rival KB Titan squad. At the very least, they are on an even…
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Daniel Wood

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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49:18
Daniel Wood joined the ranks of first-time winners with a victory in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Wood used a perfect 6.670 on his 6.67 dial to stop Mark Grame, who was just .003-second behind in one of the best races of the weekend.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Larry Demers

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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82:41
Brian Brown broke before the final round of Right Trailers Top Sportsman, sending Larry Demers to his sixth NHRA national event Wally. 
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Rock Haas

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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68:45
Rock Haas debuted a new car in the best possible way with the NHRA Best Appearing award and a win in Super Gas. Haas drove a great race including the final where he took a 9.937 to 9.881 win over Chris Sullivan.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Nathan Prose

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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46:58
Nathan Prose earned his first national event Wally in his third-career final with an 8.915 in the Super Comp final against Chad Lamont, who left first by a few thousandths, but broke out with an 8.897.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock winner Jamey Picht

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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80:35
Jamey Picht wheeled his vintage Buick to a long-awaited first national event Wally when he stopped Brent Voges in the Stock final. Both drivers hit the Tree hard with Picht taking the double-breakout win with a 10.995 on his 11.00 dial.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner David Dupps

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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51:42
Dave Dupps Jr. highlighted his Super Stock win with a perfect 9.700 on his 9.70 dial to stop Gene Mosbek, who took the stripe, but broke out with a 10.167 on his 10.17 dial.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Comp winner Bruno Massel

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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89:00
Four-time Comp world champ Bruno Massel won at his home event when he overcame opponent Jeremy Bailey’s perfect .000 reaction time. Massel gave up nearly seven hundredths at the start and rallied to win with a (-.521) 6.979 in his turbocharged CC/AT…
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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81:12
For the 51st time in his incredible career, Sean Bellemeur collected a Top Alcohol Funny Car title. Bellemeur drove the Bartone Bros. Camaro to a 5.496 in the final round to outrun Annie Whiteley’s competitive 5.560.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jamie Noonan

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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65:07
Jamie Noonan took over the lead in the championship standings in Top Alcohol Dragster with his second win of the season and third overall. In the final, Noonan topped Angelle Sampey, 5.353 to 5.404.
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Lane, Burton, Theobald win at Firebird's Division 6 Lucas Oil Series season opener

Cody Lane, Brad Burton, and Parker Theobald led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with an event at Firebird Raceway.
15 May 2026
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORCody Lane, Seattle, Wash., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 4.698, 144.89  def. Don Bevers…
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Taylor doubles in Comp at doubleheader Lonestar Nationals weekend in Dallas

Reigning Comp eliminator world champ Jeff Taylor won both ends of a doubleheader in his season debut at the South Central Division's Lonestar Nationals at Texas Motorplex.
15 May 2026
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Lonestar Nationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '24 dragster, A/ED, 7.095, 154.22  def.…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series heads to Chicago

The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
15 May 2026
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Pro Mod
With the end of its regular season approaching and a wide range of talent evident at every turn, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision…
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National event coverage, feature stories highlight May issue of National Dragster

The May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
14 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
READ THE ISSUEThe May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern…
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NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar will bring national event racing back to Michigan

The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season as NHRA national event racing returns to Michigan for the first time in 66 years.
14 May 2026
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US 131
The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season. The event is the…
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Watch the Division 4 Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
13 May 2026
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are…
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Peak Street Car Shootout rolls into Route 66 NHRA Nationals this weekend

Sick The Magazine headlines Peak Street Car Shootout during Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak weekend.
12 May 2026
David Kennedy
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PEAK Street Car Shootout
Tom Bailey, Alex Taylor, Bryant Goldstone,…
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Teams of Langdon, Todd, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition

As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
12 May 2026
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Crew of the Year
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red…
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Krista Baldwin returns to Top Fuel in Chicago with special tribute to “the Greek”

Krista Baldwin will make her return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel competition this weekend at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, bringing with her a heartfelt tribute to one of the sport’s most iconic pioneers — her grandfather, Chris “the Greek” Karamesines.
11 May 2026
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Krista Baldwin
Krista Baldwin will make her return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel competition this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, bringing with her a…
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NHRA roars into Chicago for Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 14-17.
11 May 2026
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Route 66 Nationals
As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May…
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