NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join the show for an in-depth romp into all things 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.  

McKenna and Brian Lohnes go deep into the storylines, names, history, and cars that will be competing in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories at the event from Stock eliminator all the way up to the Top Alcohol Funny Car and Top Alcohol Dragster divisions. The Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge, Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown, and more are also discussed. That, plus the cars you need to find in the pits, the strategy to win the most grueling race on the tour, and a whole lot more is broken down.

Pedregon joins the show, and the conversation moves to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories and a class-by-class breakdown that examines regular-season championship leaders, new and returning faces, and the high-stakes poker that qualifying becomes with the massive herd of cars descending upon Indy. It's an interesting and eye-opening discussion.

Info on how and where to watch, emerging storylines, and more. It's Indy, and everyone is fired up!