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Gilbertson selects Burkart Jr. to pilot Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car in Charlotte

Former Funny Car winner Bob Gilbertson of nearby Gastonia, N.C., has selected veteran nitro driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot his Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.
23 Apr 2026
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Bob Gilbertson
Former Funny Car winner Bob Gilbertson of nearby Gastonia, N.C., has selected veteran nitro driver Phil Burkart Jr. to pilot his Trick Tank/IFAB Funny Car at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway.“Phil is as reliable as they get when…
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Coast-to-coast race coverage, features highlight April issue of National Dragster

The April 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring wall-to-wall race coverage and great feature stories, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
23 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Issue 4
READ THE ISSUEThe April 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring wall-to-wall race coverage and great feature stories, is now…
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Ford Racing debuts all-new Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 at 4-Wide Nationals this weekend

Next-generation Cobra Jet builds on CJ1400 and SCJ1800 programs with new electric motors, clutch innovation, and full Ford Racing support all weekend in Charlotte.
23 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
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Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 at 4-Wide Nationals
When Ford Racing first brought the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 to NHRA competition, it wasn’t just a technology exercise; it was a statement. Electric power could…
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Kelly Clontz welcomes back partner ArchKey Solutions at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will return to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier electrical contractor and provider of electrical, technology, and specialty systems, on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki.
23 Apr 2026
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Kelly Clontz
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz will return to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with ArchKey Solutions, a premier electrical contractor and provider of electrical, technology, and specialty systems, on board her Vance & Hines Motorsports Suzuki…
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Matt Hagan returns to zMAX Dragway looking to add to his NHRA legacy

Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments, and at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Hagan returns to Charlotte with what he hopes is another thrilling weekend.
22 Apr 2026
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Matt Hagan
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been part of some of NHRA’s most memorable moments. Near the top of that list is his historic 3.99-second run at zMAX Dragway in 2011, and at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Hagan returns to…
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Tricky Tipster: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

This week at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
22 Apr 2026
Tipster
The fourth stop on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour will take us to zMax Dragway for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the only event this season to feature the unique four-wide format.This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn…
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Talking Wally Parks with those who knew him well

On March 13, 1951, the charter that founded the NHRA was signed at the famed Tam O’Shanter. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary season, Brian Lohnes assembled a distinguished group to talk all things Wally Parks, including NHRA President Glen Cromwell, National Dragster Editorial Director Phil Burgess, Funny Car champion Jack Beckman, and Wally’s grandson, Scott Parks.
22 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
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Revisiting NHRA's landmark birthplace—the Tam O'Shanter steakhouse
1950s Los Angeles was a Golden Age. It was a crossroads of the future, where Hollywood, televison, aviation, and the automotive industry all combined— set between the beach and the mountains. It was a time when everything felt possible—and…
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Keith Murt reunites with Paton Racing with debut set for Charlotte

Paton Racing and Keith Murt will join forces once again and will kick off their 2026 season this weekend at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
22 Apr 2026
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Keith Murt
Paton Racing and Keith Murt will join forces once again and will kick off their 2026 season this weekend at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.Murt, who owns and operates MurtCo, which provides a wide variety of services ranging from HVAC and…
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Matt Hagan talks Pomona win, McKenna and Pedregon preview Charlotte

On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Matt Hagan.
22 Apr 2026
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Insider
 On this three-wide episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster dropped on Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide Nationals week, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon, Kevin McKenna, and Matt Hagan.Pedregon and McKenna join first to look…
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The Sports Report: Wiblishouser’s perfect run is one for the history books

In the Pomona Super Gas final, Mike Wiblishouser pulled off one of the rarest feats in drag racing with a perfect .000/9.900 run to win a coveted 75th anniversary diamond Wally. In this edition of The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering, we take a closer look at how he did it.
22 Apr 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
The Sports Report presented by Moser Engineering
Mike Wilblishouser
When it comes to perfect runs for Sportsman drivers, the record books don’t reveal much, but one thing that’s certain is that they are few and far between. Perfect runs, which include a .000 reaction time with a run matching the index or dial-in to…
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Wide-open Flexjet Factory Stock field takes on 4-Wide Nationals

This weekend, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges competing in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series will converge at zMax Dragway for the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Last year's winner, Jonathan Allegrucci, will be looking for his first win of the 2026 season.
22 Apr 2026
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Factory Stock
This weekend, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges competing in the Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will converge at zMax Dragway for the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. The factory stock class is a fan-favorite category, and the unique nature of…
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Spencer Hyde set to rep The Caine Group at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

The colors of The Caine Group will ride on the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car driven by 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.
21 Apr 2026
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Spencer Hyde
The colors of The Caine Group will ride on the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car driven by 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Hyde met executives from The Caine Group last year at zMax Dragway, and over the…
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Arend will saddle up again for Jim Dunn Racing and Mooneyes in Charlotte

After taking over the seat of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Jeff Arend will continue to drive for the veteran team and will wheel its Mooneyes-backed entry at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
21 Apr 2026
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Jim Dunn Racing
After taking over the seat of the Jim Dunn Racing Funny Car at the recent Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, Jeff Arend will continue to drive for the veteran team and will wheel its Mooneyes-backed entry at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.…
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'Chasing Speed' docuseries set to debut on NHRA YouTube page

"Chasing Speed," a six-part docuseries that recently aired on VICE TV, will debut in full on NHRA’s YouTube page on Wednesday. All six episodes of the docuseries will be available immediately for fans, giving them an opportunity to watch all at once or at their convenience.
21 Apr 2026
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Chasing Speed
Chasing Speed, a six-part docuseries that recently aired on VICE TV, will debut in full on NHRA’s YouTube page on Wednesday.All six episodes of the docuseries will be available immediately for fans, giving them an opportunity to watch all…
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Vote for Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in USA Today Readers Choice poll

The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the biggest, oldest, and most prestigious drag race in the world, is on the list for Best Motorsports Event in a new USA Today Readers Choice poll. Make a big vote for the Big Go!
20 Apr 2026
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US Nationals
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the biggest, oldest, and most prestigious drag race in the world, is on the list for Best Motorsports Event in a new USA Today…
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Still popular after all these years: Catching up with fan favorites Eddie and Ercie Hill

It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie remain forever in the hearts of racing fans who witnessed their magical dozen years in the 1980s and '90s.
17 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Eddie Hill
It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie that included a dauschund ("Hot Dog") and a Siamese…
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Four reasons you can’t miss the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway

There’s nothing quite like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and the massive sensory overload is coming quick, with the spectacular spectacle set to take place on April 23-26 at "the Bellagio of dragstrips.” Here are four reasons you can’t miss this year’s 4-Wide Nationals.
17 Apr 2026
Four reasons you can’t miss the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway
There’s nothing quite like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, and the massive sensory overload is coming quick, with the spectacular spectacle set to take place on April 23-26 at "the Bellagio of dragstrips.”An event as wild and unique as…
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NHRA expands Pro Stock competition with Ford and Dodge engine parity initiative

New 11,000-rpm limit for Ford and Dodge opens the door for increased manufacturer diversity beginning at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
17 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA expands Pro Stock competition with Ford and Dodge engine parity initiative
In a move designed to strengthen competition and reintroduce manufacturer diversity, the NHRA has announced a significant evolution in Pro Stock rules, opening the category further to Ford and Dodge combinations with a targeted performance…
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Capps, Sampey to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class. Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75 Drivers list from its first 75 years, will be inducted next March in Daytona Beach, Fla.
17 Apr 2026
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Hall of Fame
NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class.Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75…
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Mission Raceway Park to host RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals

The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.
17 Apr 2026
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RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals
The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.It brings the standout event for…
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Neff, McKinney, Hoefer get Race 2 wins at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Cali Neff, Rick McKinney, and C.W. Hoefer led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division was in action with a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
17 Apr 2026
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D7
Photos by Bob JohnsonThe following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORCali Neff, Westminster…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals ready to roar into Charlotte for 75th anniversary

As NHRA continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for one of the most thrilling spectacles in all of motorsports with the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals on April 24-26.
16 Apr 2026
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4-Wide Nationals
As NHRA continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for one of the most thrilling spectacles in all of motorsports with the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals on April 24-26.Dubbed…
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RPM Group partners with NHRA to bring NHRA Drag Racing back to South Florida

NHRA has entered into a strategic alliance with the RPM Group in an effort to help bring NHRA Drag Racing back to the South Florida area.
16 Apr 2026
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RPM
NHRA has entered into a strategic alliance with the RPM Group in an effort to help bring NHRA Drag Racing back to the South Florida area.The RPM Group is a premier motorsports and marketing company focused on helping to resurrect racing venues in…
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Construction ramps up on Bristol Dragway’s new concrete racing surface

Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway, home of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.
16 Apr 2026
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Bristol Dragway
Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway, from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.The project has been in the works for a couple…
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Ida Zetterström set for Charlotte return with new partner GlobalSKU

Popular Top Fuel racer Ida Zetterström will kick off her 2026 season with Shawn Reed Racing and New Partner GlobalSKU at the upcoming 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
16 Apr 2026
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Ida Zetterstrom
Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström will launch her 2026 season at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway. The event will mark Zetterström’s first race of the year, and her debut with Shawn Reed Racing. In addition, Zetterström will also…
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Speedmaster partners with Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for 2026 season

Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence.
15 Apr 2026
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Melanie Johnson
Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence, adding Top Alcohol competition alongside the company's…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
15 Apr 2026
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Local Congresswoman Norma J. Torres salutes NHRA and its Pomona roots

Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a lifelong resident of Pomona, Calif., was an honored guest of NHRA at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. The congresswoman brought with her a copy of the Congressional Record read on the floor of Congress saluting NHRA on its 75th anniversary.
15 Apr 2026
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a lifelong resident of Pomona, Calif., was an honored guest of NHRA at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.The congresswoman brought with her a copy of the Congressional Record to be read on the floor of…
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Wichita Falls, Texas, honors hometown hero and NHRA legend Eddie Hill

Past NHRA Top Fuel world champion Eddie Hill, renowned for his speed on land and water, was honored recently by the city of Wichita Falls with the renaming of the RC Airpark after him.
15 Apr 2026
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Eddie Hill
Past NHRA Top Fuel world champion Eddie Hill, renowned for his speed on land and water, was honored recently by the city of Wichita Falls, Texas, with the renaming of the RC Airpark after him.Hill, now 90, frequents the RC Airpark and has shifted…
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Geoff Monise wins Winternationals Legacy Funny Car title

The Legacy Nitro Funny Car final at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals went to Geoff Monise, who powered to an impressive 4.644 (1,000-feet) in the final to hold off Nathan Sitko’s competitive 4.698.
15 Apr 2026
Legacy
The Legacy Nitro Funny Car final went to Geoff Monise, who powered to an impressive 4.644 (1,000-feet) in the final to hold off Nathan Sitko’s competitive 4.698.
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