NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Persistent rain at New England Dragway has delayed the completion of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.

As a result, the Funny Car and Top Fuel final rounds will not be completed in Epping and will instead be contested during the upcoming Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, June 12-14.

The Pro Stock final was completed prior to the weather interruption, but worsening conditions and continued rainfall prevented NHRA officials from safely conducting the remaining nitro final rounds.

The postponed Funny Car and Top Fuel finals will be carried over to Bristol, where the winners of the NHRA New England Nationals will be officially crowned and championship points awarded.

The 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals is scheduled for June 12-14 at Bristol Dragway and will feature two rounds of professional qualifying on Friday, two additional qualifying sessions on Saturday, and eliminations on Sunday.

Bristol Schedule at a Glance

Friday, June 12

• Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition begins
• Pro qualifying sessions (2)

Saturday, June 13

• Final professional qualifying sessions (2)
• Nitro autograph session

Sunday, June 14

• Completion of the postponed NHRA New England Nationals Funny Car and Top Fuel finals
• Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals eliminations

Additional details regarding the exact timing of the postponed final rounds will be announced by NHRA in the coming days. Fans are encouraged to follow NHRA.com and NHRA social media channels for updates as the series heads from New England to Thunder Valley.