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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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Wheels up!
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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 intensity, precision, and emotion that define this milestone event on the NHRA tour. 

Held in the lush hills of Pennsylvania, the Reading Nationals are renowned for producing some of the quickest runs and fiercest rivalries in drag racing. The cool September air and sticky Maple Grove surface created ideal conditions, and the images here reveal the results—Top Fuel dragsters launching with thunderous force, Funny Cars blazing through the traps at over 330 mph, and Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle machines pushing the limits of human reaction and mechanical grip. Beyond the numbers, these photographs spotlight the personalities behind the helmets: the intensity in the staging lanes, the focus on the starting line, and the jubilation at the finish stripe. This 40th anniversary gallery isn’t just a visual recap—it’s a celebration of speed, resilience, and the passion that drives the NHRA community, framed forever in the fastest grove of maples on Earth.