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Hyde, Millican, Glenn & Herrera qualify no. 1 in front of sellout crowd at NHRA Reading Nationals

Funny Car rookie Spencer Hyde scored his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday, securing the top spot in front of a sellout crowd at Maple Grove Raceway during the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.
13 Sep 2025
Hyde, Millican, Glenn & Herrera qualify no. 1 in front of sellout crowd at NHRA Reading Nationals
Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the 15th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. It is also the first of six races in the Countdown…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Saturday photo Gallery

Through the Lens: Saturday at the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals
13 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Austin Prock with a drag racing fan 46
Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway delivered everything fans love about the NHRA—blue skies, packed grandstands, and a nonstop barrage of horsepower—and the ace photographers of National Dragster were there to capture it all.This fresh gallery dives…
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Factory X qualifying update from NHRA Reading Nationals Maple Grove Raceway

13 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Kyle Koretsky 5
Holley EFI NHRA Factory X is the newest professional-style eliminator introduced by the NHRA to showcase modern American performance cars in a heads-up, factory-inspired format. Created to bridge the gap between Sportsman-style competition and full-…
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Fourth straight Saturday sellout crowd for NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway

For the fourth straight year, NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.
13 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Fourth straight Saturday sellout crowd for NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway
Celebrating four decades of incredible racing this weekend, fans continued to pack the historic facility for two rounds of qualifying on Saturday as the event opens the six-race NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The Koretsky family…
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Saturday qualifying from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish

Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying sessions three and four at Maple Grove Raceway have launched.
13 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Saturday qualifying from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ3 NHRA Pro Stock Qualifying Update — Reading NationalsMaple Grove Raceway — Saturday AfternoonThe third qualifying session delivered a string of side-by-side passes and a few dramatic shakeups as…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Saturday Qualifying Preview

What to watch for. How to see it. Why it all matters—Speed finds its home as the Countdown points build on Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway.
13 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Saturday Qualifying Preview
In the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, nature rules the environment. Everything is formed on a curve here. The hills, the streams, even the property lines and the highways all seem to be drawn on an arc. Mother Nature has put a radius on everything…
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Millican, Hyde, Glenn, and Herrera top Friday qualifying in Reading

Under cool Pennsylvania skies, the first race of the Countdown roared to life at Maple Grove as Clay Millican, Spencer Hyde, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera fired the first shots of the playoffs.
12 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 Millican, Hyde, Glenn, and Herrera, top Friday qualifying in Reading
Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican powered to the top to open the NHRA playoffs on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 position at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.Spencer Hyde (Funny Car), Dallas…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Friday photo Gallery

Through the lens: National Dragster’s ace photographers capture the action in the fastest grove of maples on Earth
12 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Paul Lee 27
Step into the heart of high-speed imagery with this photo gallery showcasing the unforgettable action from the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Shot by the ace racing photographers of National Dragster, each frame captures the raw…
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Friday qualifying notes from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish

The opening Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the contenders for the Countdown to the Championship
12 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Friday qualifying notes from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ1—Pro Stock MotorcycleThe opening qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the NHRA Countdown to the Championship contenders in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle, with…
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Confidence, calibration refinement, and Countdown commitment

Matt Smith Racing's Angie Smith, Jianna Evaristo, John Hall, and Matt Smith sharpen their focus as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins.
12 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
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Matt Smith Racing's Angie Smith, Jianna Evaristo, John Hall
For the riders and crew of Matt Smith Racing, the launch of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship isn’t just another line on the calendar — it’s a reset, a psychological gearshift from a season of data collection into a sprint for the title.After a…
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Brittany Force to step away from full-time competition at end of 2025 season

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, will step away from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to focus on starting a family.
12 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brittany Force
Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, will step away from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to focus on starting a family. According…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Friday Qualifying Preview

The first race of the 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania speed.
12 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Friday Qualifying Preview
The air is different here. After the biggest drag race in the world, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy, the stage has been set for drivers in all four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories to race for the championship…
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Six-time Pro Stock champ Erica Enders eyes continued turnaround

After a tough regular season, six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders is ready to face the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which begin this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway.
11 Sep 2025
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Erica Enders
After a tough regular season, six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders is ready to face the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which begin this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove…
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Countdown Clash: Prock, Beckman, and Hagan ready for Funny Car fight

With the points reset and only six races left, the Countdown to the Championship is less a marathon than a sprint. In Funny Car, defending champion Austin Prock leads the charge, veteran Jack Beckman lurks just behind, and four-time world champ Matt Hagan is in striking distance.
11 Sep 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Prock, Beckman, and Hagan
The NHRA U.S. Nationals always mark a turning point in the NHRA season. With the points reset and only six races left, the Countdown to the Championship is less a marathon than a sprint. For Funny Car, the storyline is clear: Defending champion…
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Tony Stewart Racing and Elite Motorsports form alliance in NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series

Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Elite Motorsports have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing, and hospitality alliance in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
11 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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tsr
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Elite Motorsports have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing, and hospitality alliance in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The partnership will allow both teams to combine assets, offering…
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Peterson, McGinnis, Froud, and Cumpton claims Division 6 Summit wins

Toby Peterson, Brian McGinnis, Devin Froud, and Cody Cumpton scored victories in the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions events to earn the right to represent the division at the Dummit Series World Championships in Las Vegas.
10 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions:SUPER PROToby Peterson, Kent, Wash., '78 Malibu, 5.481, 122.62  def. David Pracht, , , dragster, 5.476, 127.…
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Frontrunners Stewart, Langdon, and Kalitta ready for Top Fuel playoffs title battle

With the NHRA Countdown to the Championship set to launch at Maple Grove Raceway, the Top Fuel class is led by Tony Stewart, Shawn Langdon, and Doug Kalitta. Between them, they’ve got a wealth of experience, but the pressure of NHRA’s six-race playoffs leaves no room for comfort.
10 Sep 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Top Fuel
With the NHRA Countdown to the Championship set to launch at Maple Grove Raceway, the Top Fuel class is led by Tony Stewart, Shawn Langdon, and Doug Kalitta. Between them, they’ve got a wealth of experience, but the pressure of drag racing’s six-…
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Elite Motorsports prepares to step into nitro ranks with purchase of Top Fuel team

Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman has signed an agreement to acquire Josh Hart’s Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.
10 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Richard Freeman
Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman has signed an agreement to acquire Josh Hart’s Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.“We’ve talked about this for…
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2nd annual Rosalee Noble Memorial Charity Auction at Texas Motorplex

The Drag Racing Association of Women will hold its annual charity auction at the Texas Motorplex on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m., where some priceless pieces of drag racing history will be auctioned off to benefit injured racers and their families.
10 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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2nd annual Rosalee Noble Memorial Charity Auction
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will hold its annual charity auction at the Texas Motorplex on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m.DRAW has held its live auction in Dallas since the late 1990s, honoring for the second year long-time DRAW Trustee…
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Brayden Davis secures Vance & Hines rental for full NHRA Countdown

Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced that Brayden Davis has secured use of a Vance & Hines Motorsports rental bike for the six-race NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
10 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Brayden Davis
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced that Brayden Davis has secured use of a Vance & Hines Motorsports rental bike for the six-race NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Davis will begin the…
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The Insiders go deep on the Countdown, Reading, and more

Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster to take a deep dive into the Countdown to the Championship, the favorites, the dark horses, and how the match can and should play out in Reading this weekend.
10 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster to take a deep dive into the Countdown to the Championship, the favorites, the dark horses, and how the match can and…
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Tricky Tipster, 40th Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish

The Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin this week at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish, where Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon are co-favorites in Top Fuel, while Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera lead the way in Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively.
09 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season transitions to playoff mode as the Countdown to the Championship begins with this weekend’s 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish. Indy winner Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon come…
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Storylines galore as NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs set to open

After an explosive regular season, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway, and the six-race playoffs are loaded with storylines.
09 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Countdown
After an explosive regular season, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway.The six-race playoffs are loaded with storylines, and it starts…
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Rookie of the Year contender Matt Latino ready to go FASS at Reading Nationals

NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Matt Latino will be flying the flag for FASS Diesel Systems on his KB Titan Racing Pro Stock Camaro at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.
09 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Matt Latino
Second-generation drag racer Matt Latino has made an impact in his debut season competing in the prestigious NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Wheeling one of the powerful KB Titan Racing Pro Stock Chevrolets in one of the most competitive…
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Joe Morrison will pull double duty in Funny Car, TAD at Reading Nationals

Veteran driver Joe Morrison will be back in the seat of Paul Smith’s Nitro Funny Car as well as the Tom Pickett Racing Top Alcohol Dragster this weekend at the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.
09 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Joe Morrison
Veteran driver Joe Morrison will be back in the seat of Paul Smith’s Funny Car as well as the Tom Pickett Racing Top Alcohol Dragster this weekend at the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.The double entry will keep the driver from…
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Pruett returning to NHRA Top Fuel racing in 2026 with Tony Stewart Racing

Leah Pruett will return to driving for Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, piloting the TSR Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel dragster in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
09 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Leah Pruett
Leah Pruett will return to driving for Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, piloting the TSR Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel dragster in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.Pruett stepped aside from racing in 2024 to start a family with husband…
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Josh Hart hopes quick reaction times will lead to Countdown success

Top Fuel driver Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will enter the Countdown to the Championship in eighth place in the points standings and hopes that the work he has done in honing his quick starting-line reflexes will pay off in the playoffs.
08 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
Top Fuel driver Josh Hart and the R+L Carriers Top Fuel team will enter the Countdown to the Championship in eighth place in the points standings and hopes that the work he has done in honing his quick starting-line reflexes will pay off in the…
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Gadson marks one-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters track program

One year ago, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson quietly welcomed a group of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) youth to the races, a gesture that has since grown into a season-long initiative supported by Werner Communications.
08 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Richard Gadson
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson will celebrate a meaningful milestone when he rolls into Maple Grove Raceway for the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish, Sept. 11-14.One year ago at this very track, Gadson quietly…
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Burkart returns to site of big win in Hard Guys Camco Racing Funny Car

Funny Car pilot Phil Burkart will be looking for another win at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish in his second stint behind the wheel of the Hard Guys Camco Racing Funny Car.
08 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Phil Burkart
Funny Car pilot Phil Burkart will be looking for another win at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish in his second stint behind the wheel of the Hard Guys Camco Racing Funny Car. The event runs Sept. 11-14 at Maple Grove…
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Driven: Ida Zetterström

In the latest episode of NHRA's short-feature projects, follow behind the scenes with Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström as she competed at the recent Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
08 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Driven
Ida Zetterström
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