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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.
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…
Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.
Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.Returning to Bristol for this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA…
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.
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…
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.
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…
NHRA fans can watch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals from Texas Motorplex for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are Right…
Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff from John Force Racing will be racing for two trophies at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, starting when they face off on Friday at Bristol Dragway to complete last weekend’s race in New England.
Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff from John Force Racing (JFR) will be racing for two trophies at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, starting when they face off on Friday at scenic Bristol Dragway to…
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…
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.
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…
This week at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragway, the PlayNHRA Favorites include teammates Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel, Ron Capps and Matt Hagan in Funny Car, Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock, and Angie Smith and Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
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Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Glenn recaps his NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Pro Stock win. Glenn, who was "Double O" in the final round, gives the details of…
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. Group 1 was announced June 2; here's the second group of 10 deserving racers.
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…
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.
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…
On this rollicking episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about the first two races of the NHRA three-race Eastern Swing.
On this rollicking episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about the first two races of the NHRA three-race Eastern Swing, how they have gone, the stories they have…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
The Best Losing Package presented by Holley awards $200 each to the drivers in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman who make the best mathematical run relative to its index/dial-in and reaction time in a losing effort in round one of eliminations.
Sometimes in NHRA Drag Racing, even a great run can fall short of turning on the win light, but in 2026, Holley Performance Brands has taken a little of the sting out of losing.At each NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the Best…
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…
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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.
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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.