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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Gas winner Rock Haas

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
68:45
Rock Haas debuted a new car in the best possible way with the NHRA Best Appearing award and a win in Super Gas. Haas drove a great race including the final where he took a 9.937 to 9.881 win over Chris Sullivan.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Nathan Prose

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
46:58
Nathan Prose earned his first national event Wally in his third-career final with an 8.915 in the Super Comp final against Chad Lamont, who left first by a few thousandths, but broke out with an 8.897.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock winner Jamey Picht

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
80:35
Jamey Picht wheeled his vintage Buick to a long-awaited first national event Wally when he stopped Brent Voges in the Stock final. Both drivers hit the Tree hard with Picht taking the double-breakout win with a 10.995 on his 11.00 dial.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner David Dupps

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
51:42
Dave Dupps Jr. highlighted his Super Stock win with a perfect 9.700 on his 9.70 dial to stop Gene Mosbek, who took the stripe, but broke out with a 10.167 on his 10.17 dial.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Comp winner Bruno Massel

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
89:00
Four-time Comp world champ Bruno Massel won at his home event when he overcame opponent Jeremy Bailey’s perfect .000 reaction time. Massel gave up nearly seven hundredths at the start and rallied to win with a (-.521) 6.979 in his turbocharged CC/AT…
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:12
For the 51st time in his incredible career, Sean Bellemeur collected a Top Alcohol Funny Car title. Bellemeur drove the Bartone Bros. Camaro to a 5.496 in the final round to outrun Annie Whiteley’s competitive 5.560.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jamie Noonan

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
65:07
Jamie Noonan took over the lead in the championship standings in Top Alcohol Dragster with his second win of the season and third overall. In the final, Noonan topped Angelle Sampey, 5.353 to 5.404.
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Lane, Burton, Theobald win at Firebird's Division 6 Lucas Oil Series season opener

Cody Lane, Brad Burton, and Parker Theobald led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with an event at Firebird Raceway.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORCody Lane, Seattle, Wash., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 4.698, 144.89  def. Don Bevers…
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Taylor doubles in Comp at doubleheader Lonestar Nationals weekend in Dallas

Reigning Comp eliminator world champ Jeff Taylor won both ends of a doubleheader in his season debut at the South Central Division's Lonestar Nationals at Texas Motorplex.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Lonestar Nationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '24 dragster, A/ED, 7.095, 154.22  def.…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series heads to Chicago

The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
With the end of its regular season approaching and a wide range of talent evident at every turn, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision…
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National event coverage, feature stories highlight May issue of National Dragster

The May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
14 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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National Dragster
READ THE ISSUEThe May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern…
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NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar will bring national event racing back to Michigan

The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season as NHRA national event racing returns to Michigan for the first time in 66 years.
14 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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US 131
The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season. The event is the…
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Watch the Division 4 Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
13 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are…
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Peak Street Car Shootout rolls into Route 66 NHRA Nationals this weekend

Sick The Magazine headlines Peak Street Car Shootout during Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak weekend.
12 May 2026
David Kennedy
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PEAK Street Car Shootout
Tom Bailey, Alex Taylor, Bryant Goldstone,…
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Teams of Langdon, Todd, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition

As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
12 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Crew of the Year
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red…
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Krista Baldwin returns to Top Fuel in Chicago with special tribute to “the Greek”

Krista Baldwin will make her return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel competition this weekend at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, bringing with her a heartfelt tribute to one of the sport’s most iconic pioneers — her grandfather, Chris “the Greek” Karamesines.
11 May 2026
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Krista Baldwin
Krista Baldwin will make her return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel competition this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, bringing with her a…
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NHRA roars into Chicago for Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 14-17.
11 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Route 66 Nationals
As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May…
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Nick Taylor wins Peak Street Car Shootout in Chicago

10 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:35
Nick Taylor won the special Peak Street Car Shootout event in his ’91 Camaro and did so in style with a personal-best 6.679, 215.89 mph in his win over Bryant Goldstone’s AMC.
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Happy Mother’s Day

Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you.
10 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mother’s Day
Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you for your strength, your sacrifice, and your unwavering…
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Funny Cars return to Idaho for 55th annual NAPA Ignitor, May 15-17

The longest-running major drag racing event in the Northwest roars back to life as the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, takes over Firebird Raceway from May 15-17.
07 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ignitor
The longest-running major drag racing event in the Northwest roars back to life as the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, takes over Firebird Raceway from May 15-17. A cornerstone of Idaho motorsports since 1971, the…
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Firebird Raceway’s high-school racing program highlighted on local news

Idaho’s News Channel 7, the local NBC affiliate, recently did a nice segment highlighting Firebird Raceway’s 50-plus-year program for high school students, which continues to be a strong part of the track’s commitment.
07 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Firebird
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Thunder Road Raceway set to join NHRA Member Track Network

Newly reopened Thunder Road Raceway, located in Sturgis, S.D., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5), bringing eighth-mile drag racing back to the Black Hills region for the 2026 season and beyond.
07 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Thunder Road Raceway
Newly reopened Thunder Road Raceway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).Located in Sturgis, S.D, Thunder Road Raceway is preparing for an exciting new chapter as the historic facility, which closed…
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Recovery from near-disaster towing accident earns Holley Never Rest Award

Super Comp racer Chris Benham earned the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NHRA Southern Nationals.
05 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Never Rest
Super Comp racer Chris Benham earned the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NHRA Southern Nationals.Eleven hours into a long tow from his Crosby, Texas, home, a gooseneck failure on his trailer crushed his truck’s tailgate. Stranded for hours, he…
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Zizzo, 'world's fastest body shop manager,' makes the cover of FenderBender magazine

NHRA Top Fuel driver T.J. Zizzo, whose family owns a body shop in Illinois, is the cover subject of the May 2026 issue of FenderBender magazine, a trade magazine catering to the automotive repair/refinish industry.
04 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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T.J. Zizzo
NHRA Top Fuel driver T.J. Zizzo, whose family owns a paint and body shop in Illinois, is the cover subject of the May 2026 issue of FenderBender magazine, a trade magazine with about 40,000 circulation catering to collision repair shop…
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Five things we learned at the NHRA Southern Nationals

You didn’t need to look far in order to learn a few new things as NHRA returned to Georgia with the NHRA Southern Nationals, but here are five of the high points.
04 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five things we learned at the NHRA Southern Nationals
You didn’t need to look far in order to learn a few new things as NHRA returned to Georgia with the NHRA Southern Nationals, but here are five of the high points.GEORGIA HAS A NEW HOUSE OF SPEEDIt took just one day for South Georgia…
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Fletcher's 110th win highlights Southern Nationals Sportsman action

In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at South Georgia Motorsport Park, five champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Southern Nationals, including Super Stock winner Dan Fletcher, who won for the 114th time.
04 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dan Fletcher
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at South Georgia Motorsport Park, five champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Southern Nationals.Dan Fletcher collected his 110th NHRA national event…
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Collins gets JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod win at South Georgia

Making just his second career start in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Jason Collins drove to the victory, defeating Mike Thielen in the final round on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals.
03 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Collins
Making just his second career start in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Jason Collins drove to the victory, defeating Mike Thielen in the final round on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s NHRA…
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Langdon, Vandergriff, Glenn and Matt Smith collect titles at NHRA Southern Nationals

Shawn Langdon, Jordan Vandergriff, Dallas Glenn, and Matt Smith scored pro titles at the NHRA Southern Nationals in front of a sellout crowd at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
03 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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winners
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, who went a record-breaking 345.00-mph on Friday, finished off an incredible weekend and picked up his second win of the season in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, defeating teammate Doug…
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2026 NHRA Southern Nationals Top Dragster winner James Brown

03 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
89:06
Georgian James Brown took home the gold for the first time in Right Trailers Top Dragster, winning the event in a double-breakout bout with Chris Roe.
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2026 NHRA Southern Nationals Super Gas winner Tracy Barnes

03 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
55:26
Tracy Barnes collected his first NHRA national event Wally, taking home the Super Gas crown on Chris Lewis’ 9.89 breakout effort.
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