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Reigning Pro Stock world champion Dallas Glenn enters this weekend’s inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar leading the ultracompetitive field as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads into its Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

Glenn secured the regular-season championship in Indianapolis with a victory in his RAD Torque Systems Chevrolet Camaro at the legendary race. With four wins on the 2026 season, he hopes to carry his success in Indy into the first race of the Countdown at US 131 Motorsports Park.

“Going into Monday at the U.S. Nationals, I was more focused on trying to win the race than worrying too much about points,” said Glenn. “After my early exit in Brainerd, I decided to just focus on Indy and not even think about the points. Greg [Anderson] was going to have to lose early, and I didn’t want to root against anybody on my team. I just set out to do my job, and then Greg lost early and it was like, ‘OK, now it’s time to do my job.’ ”

The highly anticipated debut at US 131 Motorsports Park is the first of six playoff races and the 15th of 20 events during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season. The 2026 Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar will also be broadcast on FS1, with elimination coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Glenn knows the importance of kicking off the Countdown on a high note. En route to his first world championship last season, Glenn won four of the five playoff races. The inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar will be an equal playing field for the Pro Stock class as it is NHRA’s first trip to the standout facility. With only 24 rounds of competition left in the 2026 season, Glenn and the rest of the field will try to capitalize on every possible point.

“It’s definitely going to be a lot different going to Martin, where we’ve never been down the track before,” Glenn said. “I’ve never set foot on that property, so I’m excited to add a new track to the list. We also have a short turnaround between Martin and Rockingham, so we’ve been working to make sure everything is ready to go.”

Also on track this weekend will be Glenn’s teammate and six-time world champion Greg Anderson. Anderson has four wins this season and is second in points. Others to watch include Greg Stanfield in third place as well as Matt Hartford, Aaron Stanfield, and six-time champ Erica Enders.

Race fans at US 131 Motorsports Park can enjoy the special pre-race ceremony that introduces each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster NHRA Track Walk. They are also invited to congratulate the event winners at the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday to crown the first-ever national event winners in Martin. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their cars, get autographs, and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12:15 and 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 18 and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 20. Television coverage includes qualifying on FS1 at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday before eliminations action at 2 p.m.

To purchase tickets to the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket.