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NHRA, VizionOne Hand Cleaner spotlight nitro crewmembers with “Grunt of the Race” award

To recognize the often-overlooked crewmembers who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner have announced the "Grunt of the Race" award program.
10 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Grunt of the Year
NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars depend on the people who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run.To recognize those often-overlooked crewmembers, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner, the…
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Action-packed Friday night to open Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Friday night qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway will also see the final rounds in Top Fuel and Funny Car of last weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto completed under the lights.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Bristol
Friday night in Thunder Valley has always been a huge highlight of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. But there will be even more excitement — and a lot more on the line — when nitro at night comes alive in a major way this Friday at…
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Aaron Stanfield added to Pro Mod class for remainder of 2026 season

Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing Inc. have announced a driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry, confirming that Aaron Stanfield will take over the driver's seat for the remainder of the 2026 season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Aaron Stanfield
Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing Inc. have announced a permanent driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry, confirming that Aaron Stanfield will take over the driver's seat for the…
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Ron Capps to be inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley in Bristol

Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.Capps, 60, will be officially inducted into the…
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Dow family accepts Holley Never Rest award at NHRA New England Nationals

The Dow family was the recipient of the Holley Never Rest award at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
08 Jun 2026
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Never Rest
The Dow family was the recipient of the Holley Never Rest award at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.Following the loss of family matriarch Jaime just days before the event, her husband, Dana, and daughter Addison, a Jr. Drag…
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Joey Gladstone set to replace Matt Smith for Bristol Pro Stock Motorcycle event

Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle national event winner Joey Gladstone will race Matt Smith’s Denso Buell at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
08 Jun 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Joey Gladstone
While he continues to recover from recent medical procedures, including gallbladder surgery, six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith has named Joey Gladstone as his replacement rider. Gladstone, who won three Pro Stock…
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Oakes' near double highlights Lucas Oil Series at NHRA New England Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, eight winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at New England Dragway, including Shane Oakes, who won in Super Stock and runner-upped in Stock.
08 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Oakes
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, eight winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at New England Dragway.Joe Carnasciale successfully defended his…
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Weather delay pushes 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Top Fuel and Funny Car finals to Bristol

Rain postpones Funny Car and Top Fuel finals at the NHRA New England Nationals; Final rounds to be completed during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, June 12-14, 2026.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Weather delay pushes 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Nitro Finals to Bristol
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…
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Top Dragster winner Ava Meloni

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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106:25
A week before her high school graduation, Ava Meloni became a first-time NHRA national event winner in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Meloni scored the win after Paul Neal fouled in the final. 
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Top Sportsman winner Eric Cabral

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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173:50
Eric Cabral ran 7.375 on his 7.37 prediction to win the final round in Right Trailers Top Sportsman over Dan Christopher, who ran right on his 7.33 dial in a final decided by .011-second.
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner Jason Mazzotta

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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132:00
Epping regular Jason Mazzotta took home the win in Super Street following a final round win against Michael Giuliano. Mazzotta’s strong of .00 lights highlighted the win. 
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner Charlie Kenopic

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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94:58
Charlie Kenopic was solid on the starting line throughout Super Gas eliminations, including a .002 in the final that helped fuel a 9.893- to-9.889 double-breakout win against Rick Mattioli in the final.
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Super Comp winner Jack Sepanek

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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102:30
Transmission builder Jack Sepanek now has five NHRA national event Wallys after scoring a narrow 8.907 to 8.916 decision against Vincent Nobile in the Super Comp final. 
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Stock winner Todd Bednaz

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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73:30
Shane Oakes was in line for a possible double in Epping, but Todd Bednaz had other ideas in the bfinal. Bednaz was solid with a .010 light and a 10.758 against his 10.74 dial.
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Super Stock winner Shane Oakes

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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89:02
Moments after losing the Stock final, Shane Oakes came through with a win in Super Stock by defeating Joe Lisa. Oakes was .007 on the Tree and ran 9.729 on his 9.70 dial.
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2026 NHRA New England Nationals Comp winner Joe Carnasciale

07 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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97:12
Joe Carnasciale successfully defended his 2025 Epping Comp title with a final-round win over Division 2 champ Monty Bogan. Carnasciale gave up a lead at the start but prevailed with a (-.582) 8.898 for his fourth career win.
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Sunday preview

Speed. History. Freedom. It's Race Day, and the New England Dragway is ready to host a day of competition for the record books.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Sunday preview
On Sunday at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrives at a unique intersection of American culture.We race at a track renowned for speed. We compete in a region steeped in history. And…
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NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Top Fuel eliminations will now begin at 10:30 a.m. ET at New England Dragway, followed by Funny Car and Pro Stock competition.
06 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
NHRA announced an earlier start for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Sunday race day at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway. The first round of eliminations is now set for 10:30 a.m. ET, starting…
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Sold out crowd on Saturday at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

It marked the second straight sellout on Saturday during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
06 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Epping
NHRA officials announced a sellout at New England Dragway on Saturday for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. It marked the second straight sellout on Saturday during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, following…
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Saturday preview

The hunt is on as qualifying resumes at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
06 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto returns as America celebrates 250 years of freedom
 If Friday night was about perfection, today is about pursuit.Under ideal New England conditions yesterday, fans at New England Dragway were treated to one of the most spectacular qualifying sessions of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte gets up-close look at NHRA competition in Epping

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte traded the State House for the starting line Friday as she visited New England Dragway.
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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 New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte gets up-close look at NHRA competition in Epping
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte traded the State House for the starting line Friday as she visited New England Dragway during the opening day of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. Accompanied by NHRA President Glen…
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NHRA announces earlier start for Saturday qualifying at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

NHRA announced an earlier start for Saturday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway.
05 Jun 2026
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NHRA announces earlier start for Saturday qualifying at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
 NHRA announced an earlier start for Saturday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway. The third round of qualifying is now set for 11:30 a.m. ET,…
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Friday preview

Austin Prock, Shawn Langdon, and Greg Anderson arrive in Epping with momentum, while Chad Green and Dallas Glenn continue their championship pursuits at the 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto returns as America celebrates 250 years of freedom
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrives in Epping, N.H., carrying the momentum of one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory.Fresh off the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by…
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No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA returns at NHRA New England Nationals

For a second straight year, nitro at night will include a special nod to the New England area on Friday at New England Dragway with the return of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
04 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Clawifier
For a second straight year, nitro at night will include a special nod to the New England area on Friday at New England Dragway with the return of the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA as part of this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England…
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Mission Raceway Park's NHRA YES Program Day draws 635 students

On Friday, May 29, NHRA member track Mission Raceway Park hosted a successful NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program that drew 635 students ranging from grade 7-12 and 70 teachers/supervisors to learn about trades, motorsports, and career opportunities related to racing.
04 Jun 2026
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YES
On Friday, May 29, NHRA member track Mission Raceway Park hosted a successful NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) program that drew 635 students ranging from grade 7-12 and 70 teachers/supervisors…
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Recovering Matt Smith will sit out several races, plans to return before Countdown

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who was forced to sit out the recent NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for pancreatitis and gallstones, will sit out the upcoming Pro Stock Motorcycle events in Bristol and Norwalk while recovering from surgery. A replacement rider will earn points for him at these events.
04 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Matt Smith
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who was forced to sit out the recent NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for pancreatitis and gallstones, yet nonetheless tuned wife Angie Smith to victory and…
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bproauto unveils special Funny Car livery as New England Nationals presenting partner

Two-time 2026 NHRA race winner Chad Green will sport an exciting special blue, orange, and white livery for his CGM Ford Mustang Funny Car this weekend when the bproauto brand graces the Texas driver’s nitro-burning machine at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
03 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Chad Green
Two-time 2026 NHRA race winner Chad Green will sport an exciting special blue, orange, and white livery for his CGM Ford Mustang Funny Car this weekend (June 5-7) when the bproauto brand graces the Texas driver’s nitro-burning machine in the NHRA…
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Top Sportsman winner Ron Riegel

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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56:57
Ron Reigel became a first-time winner in Right Trailers Top Sportsman after a solid performance in the final against Vince Fourcade. Reigel gave up a hundredth of a second at the start, but won with a 6.725 on his 6.71 dial.
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Comp winner Stephen Szupka

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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96:46
Steve Szupka claimed his first national event title since 2023, and his fifth overall hen he stopped Joeseph Arrowmith in the Comp final. Szupka was nearly perfect on the Tree with a .006 light and drove to a (-.477) 6.923 for the win over…
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2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

01 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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82:02
With a string of 5.3-second performances, Sean Bellemeur claimed Top Alcohol Funny Car national event win No. 52 in the Barton Bros. Killer Bs entry. Bellemeur won the final over Bob McCosh, 5.393 to 5.453.
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