NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery
The 2026 NHRA New England Nationals kicked off under dramatic skies in Epping, New Hampshire—and Friday didn’t disappoint. From vintage muscle to modern Pro Stock power, the pits were alive with the rumble of engines and the buzz of East Coast race fans.
Through the lens of NHRA National Dragster's photographer Marc Gewertz, the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto become more than a drag race—they become a celebration of American speed, innovation, and tradition.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday in 2026, NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary, and New England Dragway honors its 60th season of quarter-mile competition, Gewertz’s photography captures the unique intersection of these historic milestones. His images freeze moments that define the sport: the violent launch of 12,000-horsepower nitro machines, the determination etched across a driver’s face, the glow of Friday-night qualifying under the lights, and the generations of fans who have made drag racing a uniquely American pastime.
