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Lee Hartman resets Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock record with 7.548 blast in St. Louis with his Dodge Drag Pak

Hartman backed up his Michigan breakthrough by lowering his own Factory Stock benchmark quarter-mile time.
02 Oct 2026
Lee Hartman resets Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock record with 7.548 blast in St. Louis with his Dodge Drag Pak
Lee Hartman and the Stanfield Racing Engines team have taken another significant step in what is quickly becoming one of the strongest comeback stories in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown.   Just two weeks after Hartman delivered a…
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Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Weather perfection greets NHRA pros for opening qualifying session in St. Louis
02 Oct 2026
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
 Under a pale blue October sky and nearly picture-perfect conditions, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is ready to open professional qualifying at World Wide Technology Raceway for the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.The third…
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Cameron Ferre: Still chasing Top Fuel greatness, just on his own terms

Cameron Ferre’s definition of success might have changed, but his expectations of himself behind the wheel hasn't.
02 Oct 2026
David Kennedy
Feature
Cameron Ferre
At 41, Cameron Ferre understands the realities of professional drag racing better than he did when his singular ambition was simply to become a Top Fuel driver. He has a family, a career away from the racetrack (…
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15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview

Momentum, history, and a major NHRA on FOX broadcast window converge at World Wide Technology Raceway as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship reaches its halfway point.
02 Oct 2026
David Kennedy
News
St Louis
Two races into the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the intensity is already building. On Friday, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series rolls into World Wide Technology Raceway for the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, where…
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Ron Capps thinking big at NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

Needing a big weekend to get back in the thick of the world championship hunt, NAPA-backed Ron Capps likely couldn’t have picked a better destination than World Wide Technology Raceway, the site of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
02 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
Needing a big weekend to get back in the thick of the world championship hunt, Funny Car standout Ron Capps likely couldn’t have picked a better destination than World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR), the site of this weekend’s 15th annual NAPA Auto…
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Mike Stavrinos looks to stay on top in JBS Pro Mod Series title hunt

Mike Stavrinos has enjoyed an impressive year in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, but the standout has turned it on at a key time, leading the points race with only two events remaining.
01 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Mike Stavrinos
Mike Stavrinos has enjoyed an impressive year in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, but the standout has turned it on at a key time, leading the points race with only two events remaining heading into…
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Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon looking for fourth straight win of 2026

Shawn Langdon is now on his second three-race winning streak of the year heading into this weekend’s 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, and the Top Fuel standout continues to raise the bar in the category.
01 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon has been on a hot streak for pretty much the entire 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. But now on his second three-race winning streak of the year heading into this weekend’s 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest…
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$7,500 Aeromotive Showdown adds extra stakes to St. Louis Pro Mod qualifying

NHRA Pro Mod qualifying at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals will feature an added battle this weekend with the $7,500 Aeromotive Showdown.
01 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Aeromotive
NHRA Pro Mod qualifying at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals will feature an added battle this weekend with the $7,500 Aeromotive Showdown.The special qualifying award will go to the driver with the quickest average elapsed time across all…
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Championship on the line as Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown heads to St. Louis

The penultimateFlexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series race will be filled with high-stakes competition. Four drivers will be racing to win the rain-postponed NHRA Great Lakes Nationals during qualifying, and the entire field will be racing to keep points leader Jonathan Allegrucci from clinching his first world championship.
01 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
 Jonathan Allegrucci
The penultimate Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Series race will be filled with high-stakes competition. Four drivers will be racing to win the rain-postponed Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar during qualifying, and the entire…
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Kelly Clontz welcomes back partner ArchKey at NHRA Midwest Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki.
01 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kelly Clontz
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will lead her race team into the NHRA NAPA Midwest Nationals with ArchKey on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki, continuing a partnership that brings together two organizations built on precision,…
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Tricky Tipster: NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

At this week's NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, and Matt Smith in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, while Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn share the top spot in Pro Stock.
30 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, the home of the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. The event is the 17th of 20 events this season and…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Nationals at The Rock

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Nationals at The Rock as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
30 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes
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Scag Racing goes pink at NHRA Midwest Nationals for Breast Cancer Awareness

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Scag Racing will debut special pink liveries across its race teams at this weekend's NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Oct. 2-4.
30 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Scag pink
Scag Racing will bring a new look and a meaningful message to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Oct. 2-4.In recognition of Breast Cancer…
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Pruett, Knudsen, and Greg Stanfield talk tech, points, and titles

On this super-sized episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Leah Pruett, Mike Knudsen, and Greg Stanfield join to talk about a multitude of topics in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing.
30 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this super-sized episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Leah Pruett, Mike Knudsen, and Greg Stanfield join to talk about a multitude of topics in the world of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing.Pruett joins to explore the…
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Peak Performance September Sportsman Racer of the Month: Brad Plourd

With his Top Dragster win at the inaugural Rockingham event, Brad Plourd joined a short list of drivers with NHRA national event victories in seven different classes, and he went to the final round in Stock. As a result, he has been named the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month for September.
30 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month
Brad Plourd
Earlier this season, Brad Plourd was added to an exclusive list when he was named as one of NHRA’s Top 50 Sportsman Racers. While Plourd has yet to win a world championship, he has done just about everything else, and in September, he crossed off…
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Historic nitro burners preparing for Hot Rod Reunion Cacklefest

The unmistakable sound of nitro-burning engines will once again echo across the hallowed grounds of Famoso Dragstrip as the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports proudly welcomes back Nitro Revival and The Legendary Cacklefest.
30 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cacklefest
The unmistakable sound of nitro-burning engines will once again echo across the hallowed grounds of Famoso Dragstrip as the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports proudly welcomes back Nitro Revival and the legendary…
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NHRA announces new media rights agreements with FOX Sports, The CW Network, and FloSports

NHRA has reached new, landmark multiyear media rights agreements for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with three standout distributors — FOX Sports, The CW Network and FloSports — positioning NHRA to enjoy the largest household reach in its 75-year history.
30 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
2027 television
NHRA has reached new, landmark multiyear media rights agreements for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series with three standout distributors — FOX Sports, The CW Network and FloSports — positioning NHRA to enjoy the largest household reach in its 75…
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Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals divisional results set stage for championship battle

Final-round results from the 2026 NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier Racing Tire Division Finals. The four class champions from the 11 E.T. Finals events, along with wild-card entries from Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 4, will earn their spot to compete for a world championship in Las Vegas.
29 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
ET Finals
The NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier is the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation. As part of an impressive expansion for the 2026 season, the popular program, which has been expanded by 50%, and will…
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Funny Car legend Jim Dunn to be inducted into West Coast Motorsports Hall of Fame

Legendary NHRA Funny Car racer Jim Dunn will be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2026 Pioneers of Speed.
29 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jim Dunn
Legendary NHRA Funny Car racer Jim Dunn will be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s 2026 Pioneers of Speed. A native of Southern California, Dunn has been a fixture in drag racing for more than 70 years. He has…
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Weekend Rewind: The inaugural NHRA Nationals at the Rock

The inaugural NHRA Nationals at the Rock brought the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to Rockingham Dragway for the first time for an event packed with fans, upsets, and championship drama.
29 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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“Top Dog” competition highlights Friday night qualifying in St. Louis

Friday night's professional qualifying session at World Wide Technology Raceway will carry extra stakes as NHRA's quickest qualifiers battle for $7,500 in bonus money during the inaugural "Top Dog" competition, presented by UsedHotDogs.com, at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, Oct. 2-4.
29 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
TopDog
Friday night's professional qualifying session at World Wide Technology Raceway will carry extra stakes as NHRA's quickest qualifiers battle for $7,500 in bonus money during the inaugural "Top Dog" competition, presented by UsedHotDogs.com, at the…
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Six Lucas Oil Series racers power through to wins in Rockingham

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Rockingham Dragway.
28 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Rock Sports
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, six champions were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Rockingham Dragway.Joe Carnasciale won his seventh race of the season and…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals set for football-adjacent FOX broadcast

One of the biggest races in NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs will also get a major spotlight on FOX, as 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.
28 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
FOX
One of the biggest races in NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs will also get a major spotlight on FOX, as the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) will air on FOX adjacent to a FOX…
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Five Things We Learned in Rockingham

The inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock brought NHRA Championship Drag Racing back to Rockingham Dragway for the first time since 1998, and, boy, was there a lot ot unpack. Here’s our five big takeaways from the event.
28 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
5 Things
THE ROCK WAS ROARIN’NHRA Championship Drag Racing returned to Rockingham for the first time since the final Winston Invitational in 1998 and for the first time with points on the line, and the fans showed up in droves to welcome the…
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Stavrinos wins in Rockingham, moves into Pro Mod Series points lead

Michael Stavrinos jumped into the points lead in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Rockingham Dragway, defeating Justin Bond on a holeshot in the final round as part of this weekend’s NHRA Nationals at The Rock.
27 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Michael Stavrinos jumped into the points lead in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Rockingham Dragway, defeating Justin Bond on a holeshot in the final round as part of this weekend’s NHRA…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, the 16th event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the second in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
27 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, the 16th event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the second in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Official points will be…
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Points leaders Hagan, Langdon, Gadson, new leader Stanfield rock 'The Rock'

Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan rolled to his fourth victory of the season while Shawn Langon's win in Top Fuel and Richard Gadson's Pro Stock Motorcycle win also bolstered their leads and Pro Stock winner Greg Stnfield assumed the lead in his class at the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock.
27 Sep 2026
Winners
Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan rolled to his fourth victory of the season for Tony Stewart Racing on Sunday in front of a near-capacity crowd at Rockingham Dragway, defeating Paul Lee in the final round at the NHRA Nationals at The Rock.Shawn…
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NHRA Nationals at The Rock Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Rockingham Dragway on Sunday of the NHRA Nationals at The Rock to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
27 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Nationals at The Rock

News, notes, quotes, photos, and more from final eliminations at the NHRA Nationals at The Rock. Updated throughout the day.
27 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday notes
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Clay Millican, perhaps the current driver with the most experience and success at Rockingham, having won 11 times in 14 raceday appearances here during his IHRA days, didn't make it down on a full…
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NHRA Nationals at The Rock Sunday preview

It’s just the second of six races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs, but already you can feel the weight, and raceday is sure to ratchet up the emotions with close points battles raging across the fields.
27 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Rockingham
It’s just the second of six races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs, but already you can feel the weight, and raceday is sure to ratchet up the emotions with close points battles raging across the…
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