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When the win light finally flashed on in Maryland for Austin Prock and the newly formed Tasca Racing Funny Car team, it represented far more than a single race victory.
For Bob Tasca III, the NHRA Potomac Nationals win validated a vision built on family and an unwavering belief that success in NHRA drag racing comes from people, not parts. Looking back…
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.
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…
Jumping into a loaded Top Fuel field is never easy, but Will Smith couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity, and he’s starting to make the most of it heading into this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
Jumping into a loaded Top Fuel field is never easy, but Will Smith couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity, and he’s starting to make the most of it heading into this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at…
As New England-based Team Tasca rolls into its home turf this weekend for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, there’s a palpable sense of relief that they’re coming in as winners, not as the “what the heck is wrong with those guys?” guys.
As New England-based Team Tasca rolls into its home turf this weekend for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, there’s a palpable sense of relief that they’re coming in as winners of last weekend's NHRA Potomac Nationals, not as the…
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.
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…
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.
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…
Approaching 100 career starts in the Funny Car ranks, Chad Green is off to the best start in his career, winning in Gainesville and Chicago and currently sitting third in points in the loaded Funny Car category.
A strong start to the season has the chance to get even better for Funny Car’s Chad Green at this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway.Approaching 100 career starts in the Funny Car ranks,…
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.
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…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
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.
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After a wild weekend in Maryland, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads north for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. Here is a look at the PlayNHRA favorites in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock.
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads north to historic New England Dragway this weekend for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, the eighth of 20 events scheduled this season.This week, the PlayNHRA favorites include…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Thomas Prock and Angie Smith join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their winning weekends at the first-ever NHRA Potomac Nationals at Maryland International Raceway.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Thomas Prock and Angie Smith join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their winning weekends at the first-ever NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International…
The NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS brought the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to Maryland for the first time for what turned out to be a drama-filled weekend of action. Enjoy our video recap from Maryland International Raceway.
With his back-to-back wins at the NHRA South Central Division Lucas Oil Series event at the Texas Motorplex, reigning Comp world champion Jeff Taylor has been named as May's Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month.
02 Jun 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Jeff Taylor would easily qualify as the Sportsman racer of the month or perhaps even the Sportsman racer of the century, but following his double win in Comp eliminator at the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener in Dallas, he has…
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends has collaborated to select the Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA’s first 75 years. Here's the first 10 of 50 Sportsman greats to be named.
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo, Luke Bogacki, Justin Lamb, Gary Stinnett, Jeff Taylor, and Austin Williams, who have combined for 411 NHRA national…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ debut at Maryland International Raceway could not have gone better, with exceptional weather, a solid crowd, and compelling drama across all four classes. Here’s our five big takeaways from the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ debut at Maryland International Raceway could not have gone better, with exceptional weather, a solid crowd, and compelling drama across all four classes. Here’s our five big takeaways from the NHRA Potomac…
Austin Prock won for the first time in 2026 on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd at Maryland International Raceway as he and Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won the NHRA Potomac Nationals after winning Saturday's Mission Challenge event and Greg Anderson collected his 114th win in Pro Stock.
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The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maryland International Raceway for the final day of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
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The champions of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will be crowned today on another glorious Maryland day, diamond Wallys pressed into eager hands at the second new race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
The champions of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will be crowned today on another glorious Maryland day, diamond Wallys pressed into eager hands at the second new race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.While…
Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won the Mission Challenge and were the low qualifiers in their class at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. Austin Prock won the Funny Car Mission Challenge and Aaron Stanfield Pro Stock honors while Jack Beckman and Greg Stanfield were the respective No. 1 qualifiers in those classes
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NHRA officials announced a sellout on Saturday for its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural 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.The race marked the second visit to four new facilities during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maryland International Raceway for the second day of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
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Even for a super veteran like Cruz Pedregon, whose Pro-driving career has reached 712 events and, before that, scores of events in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the wonder of coming to a new dragstrip, like Maryland International Raceway, still wows him.
Even for a super veteran like Cruz Pedregon, whose Pro-driving career has reached 712 events and, before that, scores of events in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the wonder of coming to a new dragstrip still wows him.Maryland…