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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…
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
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…
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.
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…
The connection between NHRA and New England stretches back farther than many realize. In NHRA's earliest years, the organization listed an East Coast office in New England, linking Southern California hot-rodding culture with Yankee ingenuity from…
Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn picked up his third win of the season on Sunday at New England Dragway, defeating Matt Hartford in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. The final rounds in both Top Fuel…
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.
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…
Race-winning aspirations, emotional victories, and packed grandstands come together in a collection of images that showcase the people, machines, and moments that defined Sunday eliminations at New England Dragway.
Relive the sights, sounds, and defining moments of race day at the 13th running of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto through the lens of NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz. From first-round drama to winner's circle…
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.
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.
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.
Charlie Kenopic was solid on the starting line throughout Super Gas eliminations, including a .002 in the final that helped fuel a 9.893- to-9.889 double-breakout win against Rick Mattioli in the final.
Transmission builder Jack Sepanek now has five NHRA national event Wallys after scoring a narrow 8.907 to 8.916 decision against Vincent Nobile in the Super Comp final.
Shane Oakes was in line for a possible double in Epping, but Todd Bednaz had other ideas in the bfinal. Bednaz was solid with a .010 light and a 10.758 against his 10.74 dial.
Moments after losing the Stock final, Shane Oakes came through with a win in Super Stock by defeating Joe Lisa. Oakes was .007 on the Tree and ran 9.729 on his 9.70 dial.
Joe Carnasciale successfully defended his 2025 Epping Comp title with a final-round win over Division 2 champ Monty Bogan. Carnasciale gave up a lead at the start but prevailed with a (-.582) 8.898 for his fourth career win.
At New England Dragway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enters eliminations with momentum, rivalries, and speed at every turn.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Top Fuel Round 1: Favorites Advance, Upsets Loom as Epping Delivers Early DramaThe opening round of Top Fuel eliminations at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto featured a mix of dominant performances, tire-smoking struggles, and a…
Historic ground, championship stakes, and perfect conditions greet fans as eliminations begin
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Beneath bright skies and comfortable New England temperatures, race day has arrived at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. The grandstands continue to fill as fans stream through the gates of New England Dragway,…
On Sunday at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrives at a unique intersection of American culture.We race at a track renowned for speed. We compete in a region steeped in history. And…
The 2026 NHRA New England Nationals roared into Saturday under dramatic skies in Epping, New Hampshire—and the action only got bigger, louder, and quicker. As traffic streamed into New England Dragway and the grandstands continued to swell, the…
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…
Funny Car newcomer Jordan Vandergriff earned his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday at New England Dragway and also won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in the process, rolling to a spectacular Saturday for John Force Racing in front of a…
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…
Saturday at New England Dragway brings a full day of high-stakes action as the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series battle through the final two qualifying sessions and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge.
As traffic continued streaming through the gates and the grandstands steadily swelled at New England Dragway , Saturday's qualifying sessions at the NHRA New England Nationals roared to life with Top Fuel leading the way. News & Notes: Top…
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…
Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, and Greg Anderson claim Friday-night No. 1 Clawifier awards presented by NAPA and set the pace under the lights at New England Dragway.
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon continued his torrid pace under the lights on Friday at New England Dragway, rolling to the provisional No. 1 qualifier position – and claiming the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA – at the NHRA New…
The 2026 NHRA New England Nationals kicked off under dramatic skies in Epping, New Hampshire—and Friday didn’t disappoint. From vintage muscle to modern Pro Stock power, the pits were alive with the rumble of engines and the buzz of East Coast race…
During the second qualifying session at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, Scott Farley's Top Fuel dragster erupted in a spectacular explosion on the starting line.
Fans packed into the grandstands at New England Dragway expecting to see header flames Friday night at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. They got them a little earlier than expected. During the second qualifying session,…
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…
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.
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,…
The battle for the Pro Stock championship remains one of the tightest and most compelling stories in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn continue their season-long duel atop the standings. The KB Titan…