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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park

The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend. For 2026, the event has gone back to its roots and further celebrates the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
16 Jun 2026
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National Hot Rod Reunion
The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend.The National Hot Rod Reunion marks the sixth event of the season in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which celebrates the thrilling action of nostalgia…
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Pro Stock stars ready for GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout in Norwalk

This year’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park will again see an extra level of excitement when the stars of the Pro Stock class face off in the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout on Saturday, June 27.
16 Jun 2026
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PS Callout
This year’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park will again see an extra level of excitement when the stars of the Pro Stock class face off in the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout on Saturday, June…
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Delaune, Brand lead Lucas Oil Series winners at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Bristol Dragway.
15 Jun 2026
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Bristol
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Bristol Dragway.A pair of Division 4 racers met to decide the …
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Allegrucci scores third consecutive Factory Stock Showdown win of season

For the third race in a row, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the winner’s circle, this time at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.
14 Jun 2026
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Factory Stock
For the third race in a row, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the winner’s circle, this time at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.Allegrucci raced a tough contingent of…
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Jason Collins gets JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series win at Bristol

On a wild day at Bristol Dragway, Jason Collins picked up his second win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round to close out the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
14 Jun 2026
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Pro Mod
On a wild day at Bristol Dragway, Jason Collins picked up his second win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round to close out the Super Grip NHRA…
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Sportsman winner Gerard Milette

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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101:16
Canada’s Gerard Milette turned in a great performance in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman with a .001 light and a 7.204 on his 7.15 dial to stop Jeff Brooks, who broke out by eight-thousandths. 
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Gas winner Lauren Freer

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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82:57
Lauren Freer won her ninth NHRA National event Wally and her second this season by taking down the Super Gas title. Rob Stigall left first but broke out, allowing Freer to win with a safe 9.948.
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Comp winner Chris Childress

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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93:21
After numerous late-round finishes, Chris Childress sealed the deal for his first national event title in Super Comp with a great run that included a .008 light and an 8.866 after world champ Colby Fuller fouled.
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Stock winner Michael Brand

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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87:17
Michael Brand has attended four events this season, and he’s been to the final round of three of them after winning the Stock title in Bristol. Brand scored his second straight national event win after Doug Lambeck fouled by a thousandth of a second.
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2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Super Stock winner Jacob Delaune

14 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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74:45
A pair of Division 4 racers met to decide the Super Stock final with Jacob Delaune claiming his first career victory by beating Hayden Trumble. Delaune left first and drove to a 9.824 on his 9.80 dial for the win. 
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Longhany wins Holley EFI Never Rest Award at Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals

Super Stock Jeff Longhany was the recipient of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
14 Jun 2026
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Holley Never Rest Award
Super Stock Jeff Longhany was the recipient of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.“We were getting ready to pull out [to head to the race] and realized our fully stocked refrigerator had quit, so we had…
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Cowie, Westerfield, Lane lead winner's parade at Mission Raceway Park

Shawn Cowie, Shane Westerfield, and Cody Lane led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with an event at Mission Raceway Park.
14 Jun 2026
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D6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Mission Raceway Park:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERShawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.232, 277.61  def. Mike Quayle, Red Deer,…
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Repeat win by Smith headlines JDRL Western Conference Finals

Bo Smith went back-to-back during the Right Trailers NHRA Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex. The event is the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
13 Jun 2026
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
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Bo Smith's Jr. Dragster at Texas Motorplex
Bo Smith went back-to-back during the Right Trailers NHRA Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex, adding this year’s 10-year-old age-group title to the one he earned in the 6-9 bracket last year. Smith was joined in the winner’s circle by Clay…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series hits regular-season finale in Bristol

The regular-season finale in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports takes place this weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and there is plenty on the line.
12 Jun 2026
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Pro Mod
The regular-season finale in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports takes place this weekend at Bristol Dragway as part of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and there is plenty on the line.…
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Lane, McKinney, Juels lead winners at RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals

Jeff Lane, Rick McKinney, and Justin and Jessica Juel led the list of winners at the NHRA RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals at Mission Raceway Park in British Columbi
12 Jun 2026
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RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA RAD Torque Systems Canadian SportsNationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '05 Cavalier, E/SMA, 8.243, 161.12  def. Ralph Van Paepeghem, Garden Valley…
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NHRA announces leadership changes in Tech, Racing Administration departments

NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.
12 Jun 2026
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Tech
NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its Technical and Racing Administration departments, positioning the organization for continued success in the years ahead.As part of the changes, Ned…
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1,000 Round Win Club releases first licensed product

To celebrate the first anniversary of six-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson joining 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force in the most exclusive club in motorsports, the 1,000 Round Win Club and Werner Communications are releasing the first licensed autograph product celebrating this achievement.
11 Jun 2026
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10000 win Club
To celebrate the first anniversary of six-time Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson joining 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force in the most exclusive club in motorsports, the 1,000 Round Win Club and Werner Communications are releasing the…
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Earlier start for Friday qualifying at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start on Friday for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
11 Jun 2026
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Thunder Valley Nationals
Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start on Friday for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.The revised schedule moves NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Watch the RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the RAD Torque Systems NHRA Canadian SPORTSnationals from Mission Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
10 Jun 2026
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Sports-tv
NHRA fans can watch the RAD Torque Systems NHRA Canadian SPORTSnationals from Mission Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Mission are RAD…
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NHRA, VizionOne Hand Cleaner spotlight nitro crewmembers with “Grunt of the Race” award

To recognize the often-overlooked crewmembers who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner have announced the "Grunt of the Race" award program.
10 Jun 2026
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Grunt of the Year
NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars depend on the people who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run.To recognize those often-overlooked crewmembers, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner, the…
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Action-packed Friday night to open Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Friday night qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway will also see the final rounds in Top Fuel and Funny Car of last weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto completed under the lights.
09 Jun 2026
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Bristol
Friday night in Thunder Valley has always been a huge highlight of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. But there will be even more excitement — and a lot more on the line — when nitro at night comes alive in a major way this Friday at…
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Aaron Stanfield added to Pro Mod class for remainder of 2026 season

Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing Inc. have announced a driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry, confirming that Aaron Stanfield will take over the driver's seat for the remainder of the 2026 season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
09 Jun 2026
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Aaron Stanfield
Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing Inc. have announced a permanent driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry, confirming that Aaron Stanfield will take over the driver's seat for the…
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Ron Capps to be inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley in Bristol

Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.
09 Jun 2026
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.Capps, 60, will be officially inducted into the…
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Dow family accepts Holley Never Rest award at NHRA New England Nationals

The Dow family was the recipient of the Holley Never Rest award at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
08 Jun 2026
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Never Rest
The Dow family was the recipient of the Holley Never Rest award at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.Following the loss of family matriarch Jaime just days before the event, her husband, Dana, and daughter Addison, a Jr. Drag…
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Joey Gladstone set to replace Matt Smith for Bristol Pro Stock Motorcycle event

Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle national event winner Joey Gladstone will race Matt Smith’s Denso Buell at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
08 Jun 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joey Gladstone
While he continues to recover from recent medical procedures, including gallbladder surgery, six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith has named Joey Gladstone as his replacement rider. Gladstone, who won three Pro Stock…
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Oakes' near double highlights Lucas Oil Series at NHRA New England Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, eight winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at New England Dragway, including Shane Oakes, who won in Super Stock and runner-upped in Stock.
08 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Oakes
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, eight winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at New England Dragway.Joe Carnasciale successfully defended his…
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Weather delay pushes 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Top Fuel and Funny Car finals to Bristol

Rain postpones Funny Car and Top Fuel finals at the NHRA New England Nationals; Final rounds to be completed during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, June 12-14, 2026.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Weather delay pushes 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Nitro Finals to Bristol
Persistent rain at New England Dragway has delayed the completion of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.As a result, the Funny Car and Top Fuel final rounds will not be completed in Epping and will instead be contested during…
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Top Dragster winner Ava Meloni

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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106:25
A week before her high school graduation, Ava Meloni became a first-time NHRA national event winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Meloni scored the win after Paul Neal fouled in the final. 
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Top Sportsman winner Eric Cabral

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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173:50
Eric Cabral ran 7.375 on his 7.37 prediction to win the final round in Right Trailers Top Sportsman over Dan Christopher, who ran right on his 7.33 dial in a final decided by .011-second.
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner Jason Mazzotta

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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132:00
Epping regular Jason Mazzotta took home the win in Super Street following a final round win against Michael Giuliano. Mazzotta’s strong of .00 lights highlighted the win. 
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