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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Sportsman winner Bryan Warr

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
119:20
Top Right Trailers Top Sportsman final featured a pair of Top 10 drivers from last season including Bryan Warr who left first with a .006 light and won with a 6.758 on his 6.74 dial. 
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2026 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Top Dragster winner Ty Gaynor

28 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
221:21
Ty Gaynor began his quest for a double with a win in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Gaynor topped Don Sefton in the final thanks to a .005 light and a 7.203 on his 7.18 prediction.
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Gaynor's double highlights Sportsman action at NHRA Northwest Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 other champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Pacific Raceways, including Ty Gaynor, who won in both Super Stock and Top Dragster.
27 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Gaynor
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, 10 other champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Pacific Raceways, including Ty Gaynor, who won in both…
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Stock winner Jody Lang

26 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
110:31
Jody Lang collected his 35th victory in Super Stock and his sixth at Sonoma Raceway when he drove his familiar SS/LA Malibu past two-time world champ Brad Burton to claim a double-breakout win.
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Joey Grose takes a wild ride in Pro Stock accident in qualifying in Seattle

During the final Pro Stock qualifying session at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Joey Grose’s car crossed the centerline and made contact with the left guard wall before flipping over on its roof. He was examined on-site by NHRA medical personnel before being transported to a local medical facility.
25 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Joey Grose
During the final Pro Stock qualifying session at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, Joey Grose’s car crossed the centerline and made contact with the left guard wall before flipping over on its roof. The car then struck the…
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Szupka, Oakes, Adkinson lead Race 2 winners at Numidia Dragway doubleheader

Stephen Szupka, Shane Oakes, and Jeff Adkinson led the list of Race 2 winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Numidia Dragway.
24 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
D1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORStephen Szupka, Northampton, Pa., '19 Spitzer, C/DA, 7.004, 188.78  def. Lee…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview

As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enters its final stretch of the regular season, the intensity continues to build during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season at the 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals,.
24 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Seattle
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enters its final stretch of the regular season, the intensity continues to build during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season at the 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. This year’s…
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Langdon, Kalitta, Capps, Glenn, Anderson clinch Countdown berths

As a result of competition at the Denso Sonoma NHRA Nationals, five more drivers locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
23 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Clinch
As a result of competition at the Denso Sonoma NHRA Nationals, five more drivers locked in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel teammates Shawn Langdon and…
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Watch the Division 1 Numidia Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
D1
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are …
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Nightfire Nationals returns to Firebird Raceway Aug. 7-9

Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart at Firebird Raceway, roars back into action, Aug. 7-9. The Nightfire is a key points race in the 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, specifically for the headline AA/Funny Car and AA/Fuel Dragster divisions.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Niightfire
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart at Firebird Raceway, roars back into action in western Idaho, August 7-9.Firebird’s signature Nitro showcase will feature a lineup including AA/Funny Cars,…
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Fan-friendly events kick off Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

Festivities for this weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals will kick off on Thursday, with the $15,000 Mission Foods Machine Tournament at Muckleshoot Casino Resort and then the NHRA Fan Fest presented by Explore Auburn.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fanfest
With plenty of excitement for this weekend’s 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, race fans will have ample opportunity to meet racers leading into the event and be entertained off the track.The…
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NHRA racers Bryce, Neely to be inducted into Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

Pro Stock Motorcycle icon George Bryce and former Funny Car racer Freddie Neely will be among the racers inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Aug. 1 in Dawsonville, Ga.
21 Jul 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
HOF
Pro Stock Motorcycle icon George Bryce and former Funny Car racer Freddie Neely will be among the racers inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Aug. 1 in Dawsonville, Ga.Bryce raced in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series throughout his…
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Five things we learned in Sonoma

The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge was a wild event, and the things we learned on NHRA’s annual trip to California Wine Country could fill volumes. We’ve narrowed it down to five of our favorites.
20 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
5 Things
IT’S SAFE TO SAY THE ELITE TEAM IS BACKThink Dallas Glenn, Greg Anderson, and the rest of the KB Titan Racing team have a stranglehold on the Pro Stock class?Think again.Aaron Stanfield’s two wins were a positive sign, but the most…
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Veterans, first-timers share winner's circle at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, seven winners were crowned in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Sonoma Raceway.
20 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Top Dragster
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, seven winners were crowned in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Sonoma Raceway.A pair of NHRA’s recently named Top 75 Sportsman…
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Kalitta, Vandergriff, and Stanfield claim Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals titles

In front of a sold-out crowd, Doug Kalitta, Jordan Vandergriff, and Greg Stanfield claimed NHRA national event titles at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge
19 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Sonoma winners
Funny Car newcomer Jordan Vandergriff won for the second time this season for John Force Racing in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating Daniel Wilkerson in the final round of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by…
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Dragster winner Keith Winters

19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
113:51
Keith Winters was another first-time NHRA national event champion in Right Trailers Top Dragster after beating three-time Sonoma winner Tom Bayer in the final round by just a thousandth of a second. 
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Top Sportsman winner Ken Ratzloff

19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
149:50
Ken Ratzloff emerged the winner in Right Trailers Top Sportsman in his popular ’53 Studebaker, backing up his Sonoma win for eight years previous by defeating four-time tour winner Bryan Warr.
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Gas winner Doug Sedmak

19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
123:38
A first-time winner was crowned in Super Gas, where Doug Sedmak tied a .004 reaction time to a 9.914 to defeat multi-time winner Brad Pierce’s better-but-later 9.906. 
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Super Comp winner Trey Vetter

19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
98:20
Trey Vetter, who won last year’s Super Stock title at the Sonoma Nationals, went back-to-back, scoring this time in Super Comp, where he edged Grant Williamson in a thrilling 8.911 to 8.913 final round.
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Stock winner Justin Lamb

19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
105:53
Justin Lamb added his 37th career win in Stock at the wheel of his FS/C COPO, running a near-perfect 9.312 to defeat Darin Grossi. It was Lamb’s eighth victory at the Northern California raceplant.
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2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Comp winner Clint Neff

19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
113:09
Comp winner Clint Neff wheeled his J/Dragster Automatic entry to victory, the sixth of his career, by stopping local favorite Steve Graham in the final round.
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Sonoma Raceway announces sell out for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, capping off three straight days of sellout crowds for the fan-favorite Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
19 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sonoma
NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, capping off three straight days of sellout crowds for the fan-favorite Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.The race is the 11th of 20 events during NHRA’s 75th…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News and notes from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge, the 11th event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
19 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Jordan Vandergriff
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEThe first pair in Top Fuel set the tone for what promises to be a great day of racing as Antron Brown, the No. 10 qualifier ran 3.739 to  hold off Tony Schumacher’s 3.746. Brown made his best run of the…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview

The fields are set for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge and while drama and excitement are guaranteed, there is also a very real possibility of upsets and other unexplained phenomena. Here's what you can expect to see in our Sunday preview.
19 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Sonoma
The fields are set for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge and while drama and excitement are guaranteed, there is also a very real possibility of upsets and other unexplained phenomena.In Top Fuel, there is a familiar scenario…
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Herrera dominates GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout event

Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera put together a dominant Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, rolling to the victory over teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout.
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Gaige Herrera
Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera put together a dominant Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, rolling to the victory over teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout.The single-day…
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Langdon, Capps, Glenn win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles in Sonoma

Mission Foods winners are joined by Doug Kalitta, Jordan Vandergriff and Chris Vang all qualify No. 1 at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Ron Capps
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon rolled to another big Saturday in front of a capacity crowd at Sonoma Raceway, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge as part of this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.Ron Capps…
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Markham joins elite group during JDRL Eastern Conference Finals

Luka Markham became just the fourth driver to win both Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 15-year-old class at the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.
18 Jul 2026
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
Luka Markham racing his Jr. Dragster
Luka Markham became just the fourth driver to win both Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 15-year-old class at the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway. Joining Markham in the winner’s circle at…
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Four NHRA member tracks awarded Summit E.T. Finals wild cards

Four NHRA member tracks have been awarded a first-of-its-kind opportunity to send a local racer the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series Finals presented by Hoosier in Las Vegas.
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Hoosier
Four NHRA member tracks have been awarded a first-of-its-kind opportunity to send a local racer the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series Finals presented by Hoosier in Las Vegas.The drawing was held on Friday at Sonoma Raceway during the Denso…
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Autodromo of Monterrey back in NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 4

Autodromo of Monterrey has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, Autodromo of Monterrey is a popular multi-purpose facility that includes a standout dragstrip.
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Autodromo of Monterrey
Autodromo of Monterrey has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).Located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, Autodromo of Monterrey is a popular multi-purpose facility, one that includes a standout…
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Saturday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge

News and notes from the second day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, the 11th event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
18 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
GETTRX PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE ALLSTAR CALLOUT ROUND ONEThe opening pair of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout featured teammates Angie Smith and John Hall.  Hall left first, but drifted toward the centerline while…
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