We and our third-party partners use cookies and other tracking technologies (“Cookies”) to enhance your browsing experience, to serve ads, and to analyze performance, activity, and traffic on the Site. We do not use Cookies to serve you targeted ads unless you click “Accept All Cookies.” You can change your preference at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preference” link in the footer of the Site. For more information on how we use Cookies, please read our Privacy Policy. By interacting with the site, you agree to be bound by our Terms of Use.
Cookie Preferences
Manage your cookie preferences below.
Opt-out of sales/sharing/targeted advertising
With your consent, the Site uses cookies and other similar tracking technologies (“Cookies”) to enhance our marketing efforts and serve more relevant content and advertisements to you. Some Cookies may collect personal information that is used in a way that is considered a Sale, Share, or Targeted Advertising as those terms are defined under applicable state privacy laws. You can control how we use cookies. By sliding the toggle above to the left (so that it is grayed out) and clicking the “Save Preferences” button, you can opt out of Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising via Cookies. By sliding the toggle to the right (so that it is green) and clicking the “Save Preferences” button, you can opt in to Sales, Sharing, and Targeted Advertising via Cookies. If at any time you change your mind, you can always update your preferences by clicking on the “Manage Cookie Preferences” in the footer of the site.
Division 1 Super Stock racer Justin Picillo had an August to remember with back-to-back Lucas Oil Series titles and as a result, he could be in line for an NHRA national championship in November. He also happens to be our Peak Performance Racer of the Month for August.
09 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Division 1 Super Stock racer Justin Picillo had an August to remember with back-to-back Lucas Oil Series titles and as a result, he could be in line for an NHRA national championship in November. He also happens to be our Peak…
One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever just got longer; Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to extend the primary partnership on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.
One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever just got longer; Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to extend the primary partnership on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.With four wins and his second…
The Hidalgo Racing team won the Holley Never Rest Award at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals after overcomign mechanical issues the previous week.
The Hidalgo Racing team won the Holley Never Rest Award at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.After a string of early bad luck at the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event and JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park where a wounded…
On this post-Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals episode, host Brian Lohnes is joined by winning crew chiefs Tim Fabrisi and Brian Husen, the guys who captured the Funny Car and Top Fuel diamond Wallys.
On this post-Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals episode, host Brian Lohnes is joined by winning crew chiefs Tim Fabrisi and Brian Husen, the guys who captured the Funny Car and Top Fuel diamond Wallys on a wild Monday at the biggest…
Collect limited-edition items at stops across the state, drive 2026 Dodge performance vehicles down the dragstrip, and meet Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett on Thursday, Sept. 17.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is returning to Michigan for the first time in 66 years, and the celebration begins Thursday, Sept. 17, with the Tour de Michigan: To Hell and the Track Tour. Join Us from Wherever You Are…
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.In addition to his 2016 Top…
For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great storylines that it’s hard to digest them all but we’ve managed to narrow the list to five important things that we learned from the “Big Go”.
08 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great…
The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the winner’s circle.
The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher from Wilmington, Ill., drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the…
J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, knocked off Justin Bond to win the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, enjoyed one of the biggest moments in his career on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, knocking off Justin Bond…
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season.
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. (Countdown-eligible drivers will have the points reset…
Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) collected victrories at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the final event of the 2026 regular season.
Shawn Langdon finished off an impressive weekend with a victory on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Tony Stewart in the final round of the prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.Jack Beckman (Funny…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on the final day of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
News, notes, photos, and quotes from the final eliminations at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Doug Kalitta entered round one with a 68-point lead over teammate Shawn Langdon in the race for the regular-season championship, meaning Langdon would have to go three rounds further than Kalitta,…
It’s one of the most anticipated days in racing - Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Some racers will say it doesn’t matter what you’ve done the rest of the weekend; the racing gods will decide what happens on Labor Day on the hallowed ground in Brownsburg, Ind.
06 Sep 2026
It’s one of the most anticipated days in racing - Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Some racers will say it doesn’t matter what you’ve done the rest of the weekend; the racing gods will…
Funny Car’s Jack Beckman won the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for John Force Racing, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Funny Car’s Jack Beckman won the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for John Force Racing, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
Malcolm Phillips is making his first Pro Stock Motorcycle start of the 2026 season at Indy, but if he has his way, it won't be the last time NHRA fans see him this season.
Malcolm Phillips got his start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class as a crew member for his uncle, Michael, who has a storied history in NHRA’s premiere two-wheel division. He also learned a lot from time spent with Gary, GT and LE Tonglet. Now,…
If you’re a Midwest fan and Indy is your first NHRA national event since Norwalk, you might do a double take when you see Justin Ashley’s Scag Top Fueler, which is now minus the cockpit canopy that has closed on Ashley since his Top Fuel career began in 2019.
If you’re a Midwest fan and Indy is your first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event since Norwalk, you might do a double take when you see Justin Ashley’s Scag Top Fueler, which is now minus the cockpit canopy that has closed on…
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals isn't just NHRA's oldest and most prestigious event, it's also the longest with six days of on-track activity. As the action moves to Sunday, here's our daily news, notes, and quotes feature.
For the fifth straight day, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park roared to life at 8 a.m. with the sound of Stock Eliminator cars. With qualifying long completed, sportsman racers are well into eliminations and Sunday’s early action includes the…
Ever since the weather forecast for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals firmed up raceweek, everyone had their eyes on Sunday at The Big Go, and now it’s here.
Ever since the weather forecast for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals firmed up raceweek, everyone had their eyes on Sunday at The Big Go, and now it’s here. After a series of blistering, humid days leading up to today, teams are…
Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Champs crowned on Saturday at Indy while Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Matt Hartford Hartford and Gaige Herrera are provisional No. 1 qualifiers at The Big Go.
Back-to-back Funny Car world champion Austin Prock claimed his third Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the year on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating J.R. Todd in the final round of the specialty race as part of this…
Austin Prock enters this year's Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with a chance to be the first Funny Car driver in history to win The Big Go three straight years.
John Force never did it. Indy Funny Car legends Don Prudhomme and Ed McCulloch never did it. But Austin Prock is poised to do something that none of those five-time U.S. Nationals winners, nor anyone else who’s ever suited up in the class’ 60-year…
There is a playoff berth on the line for Clayton Howey this weekend as he looks to maintain his spot in the Top 10 in a tough Pro Stock Motorcycle class.
05 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
After missing a few events earlier this season, Clayton Howey comes to Indy as the No. 10 ranked rider in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and he’s just one point ahead of No. 11 Steve Johnson, so the mission this week is simple; earn enough points…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
In addition to her world title in Top Alcohol Dragster, Norwegian native Julie Nataas has a long history with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Nataas is back at Indy this weekend wheeling Del Worsham’s Hedingers Toyota Supra against a stacked field of the world's best Funny Cars.
In addition to her world title in Top Alcohol Dragster, Norwegian native Julie Nataas has a long history with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park that includes an impressive double in 2022 where she won the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals and…
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…
As a third-generation racer in the Coughlin family, Paige Coughlin is practically drag racing royalty with a heritage that includes her grandfather, Jeg Sr., her father, Troy Sr., brother Troy Jr., and her three uncles, all of whom have an extensive history of success in the sport. Paige is currently building her own legacy in the sport, from big money bracket racing, to Super Comp and Super Gas, and now the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class.
As a third-generation racer in the Coughlin family, Paige Coughlin is practically drag racing royalty with a heritage that includes her grandfather, Jeg Sr., her father, Troy Sr., brother Troy Jr., and her three uncles, all of whom have an extensive…
Two years ago, Dallas Glenn lost the Mission Foods Pro Stock title by two points so he knows just how valuable every round and every qualifying run can be. Entering the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Glenn is chasing teammate Greg Anderson for the regular season title and he evaluates his chances in this interview with National Dragster’s Kayla Zadel.
Two years ago, Dallas Glenn lost the Mission Foods Pro Stock title by two points so he knows just how valuable every round and every qualifying run can be. Entering the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Glenn is chasing teammate Greg…
News, notes, photos, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL Q2/MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1It's still very warm, 88 degrees with a 127-degree track, but that won't stop Doug Kalitta. The reigning world champ, a five-time Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge winner…
A pair of two-time U.S. Nationals winners, a pair of old teammates, a pair of dads, and a pair of drivers with multiple cars in their camps are set to compete in Sunday’s PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout after a spirited session of first-round callouts.
A pair of two-time U.S. Nationals winners, a pair of old teammates, a pair of dads, and a pair of drivers with multiple cars in their camps are set to compete in Sunday’s PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout after a spirited session of first-round…