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Push Start Cacklefest will bring nostalgic race cars to life at Winternationals

NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the third race of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, will get a heavy dose of nostalgia with a showcase of vintage iron that will be fired up on the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Saturday.
30 Mar 2026
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Cacklefest
NHRA fans attending the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the third race of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, will get a heavy dose of nostalgia with a showcase of vintage iron that will be fired up on the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Saturday.…
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Brogdon, Candies, and Dittmer lead the way at Laris Cajun SPORTSnationals

Rodger Brogdon, Dan Dittmer, and Brett Candies were among the winners crowned during the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals, held at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La.
30 Mar 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Rodger Brogdon
Rodger Brogdon, Dan Dittmer, and Brett Candies were among the winners crowned during the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA SPORTSnationals, held at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La.Brogdon (Comp), Candies (Super Stock), and Dittmer (Stock)…
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NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration continues at Lucas Oil Winternationals

As part of its 75th anniversary season, NHRA is celebrating at tracks across the country, including one of its most historic venues and races during the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on April 9-12.
30 Mar 2026
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Winternationals
As part of its 75th anniversary season, NHRA is celebrating at tracks across the country, including one of its most historic venues and races during the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on April 9-12.Along…
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Sportsman Motorcycle winner Michael Mathews

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Top Sportsman winner Allen Firestone

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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29:12
Allen Firestone, another world champion, turned on the win light in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman when he stopped Jim Thorp in a competitive final. After a pair of solid lights, Firestone won with a 6.342 against his 6.29 dial after…
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Top Dragster winner Danny Nelson

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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23:12
Past world champ Danny Nelson scored his eighth career win in Right Trailers Top Dragster after final-round opponent Bryan Sandlin fouled. Nelson was on time with a .016 light, which likely would have made him tough to beat. 
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Super Street winner Mark McCall

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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36:23
Mark McCall and opponent Landon Neely put on a great show in the Super Street final with McCall scoring a 10.933 to 10.957 decision that was decided by just .008-second at the finish line. For McCall, the win was his first following a runner-up…
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Super Gas winner Jock Lisenby

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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23:54
Jock Lisenby won last year’s JEGS SPORTSnationals event in Georgia and has now tacked on a second title in Belle Rose after stopping Todd Pullen in the Super Gas final. Lisenby was able to ease to a 10.08 in the final after Pullen fouled.
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Super Comp winner Michael Holcombe

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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27:04
Michael Holcombe, winner of the final NHRA event at Houston Raceway Park, added a third win to his collection when he drove past Richard Pierson in the Super Comp final, 8.908 to 8.909. Holcombe helped his cause with a .017 reaction time.
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Stock winner Dan Dittmer

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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37:49
Both Dan Dittmer and opponent Austin Williams left ahead of the green light in the Stock final, but Williams fouled first, allowing Dittmer to claim his first win in his third career final.
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Super Stock winner Brett Candies

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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33:51
Brett Candies, winner of three prior national events, including the 2022 NHRA U.S. Nationals, scored again in Super Stock when he took his Cobra Jet Mustang past Bryce Granier in the final round. Candies also gained an edge at the start and won with…
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2026 Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals Comp winner Rodger Brogdon

29 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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39:39
Rodger Brodgon claimed his eighth career NHRA national event win and his fifth in Comp when he defeated the A/Nostalgia Dragster of Kevin Duet in the final round. Brogdon was first off the starting line and drove his B/Street Roadster to a (-.507) 7…
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On a roll: A look at some all-time great NHRA Drag Racing success streaks

Shawn Langdon’s third straight Top Fuel victory at last weekend's FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs is a pretty amazing feat in a sport where dozens of little things have to go right, but drag racing history is packed with drivers and teams who found the magic recipe for prolonged momentum.
27 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Streaks
In a sport decided by milliseconds, where scores of individual parts need not only to survive brutal conditions but produce predictable results, where a series of infinitesimal tuning decisions have to be spot-on correct, where the driver has to be…
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion name to return to annual Beech Bend event

NHRA’s historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
26 Mar 2026
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Beech Bend
NHRA’s historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
26 Mar 2026
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Chomiski, Erwin, Hidalgo lead No Problem Raceway Division 4 Lucas Oil Series winners

Taylor Chomiski, Todd Erwin, and Jimmy Hidalgo, led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway.
26 Mar 2026
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D4
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORTaylor Chomiski, Dallas, Texas, '08 Cobalt, C/SM, 8.282, 157.50  …
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Phoenix Top Fuel runner-up has Pruett ready to make more history

Leah Pruett fell one round short of what would have been a storybook Top Fuel win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, but in her second race back after a two-year hiatus, she's already back in championship form.
25 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
Leah Pruett’s final-round Top Fuel loss at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs spoiled what would have been a storybook weekend for the driver of the Tony Stewart Racing dragster.Pruett, who resides part-time with husband…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs had all of the drama and challenges one could ever expect at an event. Take a look back at the wild happenings in our Weekend Rewind video.
25 Mar 2026
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Nathan Sitko wins Legacy Funny Car title at 2026 Arizona Nationals

Nathan Sitko claimed the victory on a final-round bye after defending event champ Ray Horan's team was unable to get their car started. Sitkpo powered the Bubble Up Firebird to a 4.79 winning lap.
24 Mar 2026
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Watch the NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals, Division 4 LODRS event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals and the companion Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
24 Mar 2026
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SPORTSnationals
NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals and the companion Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv…
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Crew chiefs Guido Antonelli and Neal Strausbaugh tell their hot Phoenix tales

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, winning Funny Car crew chief Dean "Guido" Antonelli and runner-up Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talk about navigating the heat of Phoenix and collecting win lights along the way.
24 Mar 2026
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NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, winning Funny Car crew chief Dean "Guido" Antonelli and runner-up Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talk about navigating the heat of Phoenix and collecting win lights…
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Must-see moments from the 2026 NHRA Arizona Nationals on FOX

From historic Top Fuel memories to Pro Stock pedalfests, relive the action with these must-watch NHRA on FOX segments.
23 Mar 2026
David Kennedy
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Must-see moments from the 2026 NHRA Arizona Nationals on FOX
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs delivered everything fans expect from championship drag racing — elite competition, emotional moments, and the kind of storytelling only NHRA on FOX can bring to life.If you missed any of…
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Lamb leads Sportsman winners at FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series action at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Firebird Motorsports Park, including Stock winner Justin Lamb.
23 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Justin Lamb
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series action at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Firebird Motorsports Park.Tim Seymour, winner of the 2020 SPORTSnationals…
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Five Things We Learned in Phoenix

The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs was a sweltering affair for racers and fans, but the result was one of the more entertaining events there. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.
23 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs was a sweltering affair for racers and fans, but the result was one of the more entertaining events there. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.SHAWN LANGDON REALLY LOVES…
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Justin Bond wins in Phoenix in JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series

Justin Bond outlasted an impressive field in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.
22 Mar 2026
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Pro Mod
Justin Bond outlasted an impressive field in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round as part of this weekend’s FMP…
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Langdon, Capps, Glenn beat the heat to score wins at FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion to earn his 78th career win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
22 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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P awinners
Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA…
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster winner Cooper Chun

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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118:18
A consistent winner in big-money E.T. bracket events, Cooper Chun cut a perfect light in the final of Right Trailers Top Dragster but didn’t need it after Dylan Hough fouled by .003-second.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportsman winner Rob Mendenhall

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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180:04
After a number of close calls, Rob Mendenhall pulled through for his first win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Mendenhall ran 6.969 on a 6.93 dial to defeat Will Yakimetz in the final.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas winner Val Torres Jr.

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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187:08
After a lengthy drought, Val Torres Jr. won his 11th national event when he topped a red-lighting Chris Gabbard in the Super Gas final.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp winner Doug Johnson

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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252:44
Doug Johnson collected his second NHRA Wally after a thrilling double-breakout win over Tanner Theobald in the Super Comp final. After a pair of competitive lights, Johnson won, 8.888 to 8.880.
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