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The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the second of four new venues this weekend as Maryland Int’l Raceway is set to host the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, the seventh of 20 events scheduled this season. Here is a look at the favorites and the long shots this week.
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the second of four new venues this weekend as Maryland International Raceway is set to host the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, the seventh of 20 events scheduled this season.This…
The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS marks the second of four new events on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and four-time Top Fuel world champ Antron Brown is ready to take on a new track this weekend at Maryland International Raceway.
The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS marks the second of four new events on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and Top Fuel veteran and four-time world champ Antron Brown is ready to take on a new track this…
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, which will be revealed over the coming weeks.
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.The “Great Eight” Sportsman titans — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo…
Veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro Joe" Morrison will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
This weekend, veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro Joe" Morrison will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. This will be the third time this…
Toronto Motorsports Park hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program recently, welcoming 675 area high school students to spend the day and learn about opportunities in trades, racing, and life.
Toronto Motorsports Park hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program recently, welcoming 675 area high school students to spend the day and learn about opportunities in trades, racing, and life.Thanks to the…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his first 2026 race at his home track in Chicago.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his…
Paul Lee will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS with PowerEdge as the primary sponsor partner on the Paul Lee Racing Dodge Charger.
Paul Lee will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS with PowerEdge as the primary sponsor partner on the Paul Lee Racing Dodge Charger.PowerEdge branding will be displayed on Lee’s Nitro Funny Car…
This Memorial Day weekend, NHRA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to freedom inspire everything we do, on and off the track.We pause to…
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
The history of drag racing is so well preserved in the amazing and timeless photographs captured over the decades, providing a scrapbook of the life and times of our sport.
22 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Revealing to you that I love old drag racing photos is probably on par with my telling you that I need oxygen to live. You probably already guessed this.The wonderful thing about the internet — whether you’re scrolling past what your Facebook “…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Matt Smith and Chad Green join the show to talk about how they navigated the track, the wind, and the competition to victory at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Chicago winners Matt Smith and Chad Green join the show to talk about how they navigated the track, the wind, and the competition to victory at the Gerber Collision &…
Fans attending next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway can take part in a driver meet and greet featuring a huge lineup of NHRA stars, Thursday, May 28, at The Barns at New Market in Mechanicsville, Md.
To celebrate NHRA’s thrilling debut at Maryland International Raceway for next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, Visit St. Mary’s MD, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, and NHRA have partnered…
Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip defeated WCYB TV’s Heather Williams to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge, while Clay Millican christens the new Bristol Dragway track surface.
Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip kept the company’s final-round streak alive on May 20 as the tire executive raced to victory in the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge at historic Bristol Dragway.Meanwhile, before racing began, NHRA Top Fuel…
NHRA fans can get a 15% discount on tickets to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Memorial Day weekend sale, May 22-May 25.
NHRA fans can get a 15% discount on tickets to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Memorial Day weekend sale, May 22-May 25.NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGSMaryland International Raceway, May…
The only automaker CEO ever to warm up a Top Fuel dragster just launched a three-truck performance assault — 395-, 470-, and 777-horsepower Ram trucks — and brought in Tony Stewart to help make the exclamation.
Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge takes place Oct. 29-Nov. 1.
Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The event again serves as the penultimate event of the 20-race season during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign. The…
The annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak always proved thrills and kicks on Route 66, and the 2026 edition was no different. Enjoy this video review of the weekend's action.
JEGS has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS takes place May 29-31.
JEGS, a DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway (MIR) in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track on Wednesday night, May 20.
Thirty years after his 1996 Tony Hulman Classic victory, NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute…
Super Comp racer Pat LaMont made his return to action for the first time since a cancer diagnosis late last year and won the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak for his perseverance.
Super Comp racer Pat LaMont made his return to action for the first time since a cancer diagnosis late last year and won the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak for his…
Todd Plate drove the Eddie Knox-owned “Problem Child” Camaro to his first major event victory to victory at the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop at Firebird Raceway.
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In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Route 66 Raceway, nine drivers collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, including Stock winner Jamie Picht.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Route 66 Raceway, nine drivers collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.Jamie Noonan took over the lead in the…
Due to an inclement weather forecast in both Kentucky and Maryland, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Testo SPORTSnationals at Cecil County Dragway are being postponed.
Due to an inclement weather forecast in both Kentucky and Maryland, the JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Testo NHRA SPORTSnationals at Cecil County Dragway are being postponed.The JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway…
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. Allegrucci, the No. 2 qualifier, outran No. 1…
Derek Menholt became the first two-time winner of the season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, driving past Jason Collins in the final round on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
Derek Menholt became the first two-time winner of the season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, driving past Jason Collins in the final round on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway as part of this weekend's…
Shawn Langdon, Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith earn pro wins at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, the sixth of 20 events in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon rolled to his second straight victory, defeating four-time world champion Antron Brown in the final round on Sunday to close out the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by…
THE ELITE TEAM IS FINALLY BEGINNING TO GAIN GROUNDFor the first time in nearly two years, the Elite Performance team appeared to have the upper hand in their ongoing battle against the rival KB Titan squad. At the very least, they are on an even…
The final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance delivered more action and excitement and you can see all of it here in our Sunday gallery, courtesy of the National Dragster photo team.
Daniel Wood joined the ranks of first-time winners with a victory in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Wood used a perfect 6.670 on his 6.67 dial to stop Mark Grame, who was just .003-second behind in one of the best races of the weekend.