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Schedule change announced for FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.
12 Mar 2026
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NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.Taking an abundance of caution for the expected heat in the weekend forecast…
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Snyder Sportsman Classic Division 7 Lucas Oil Series event comes to Pomona

The fabled dragstrip in Pomona that hosted NHRA’s first official race in 1953 will be the site of a special Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event this weekend, billed as the Snyder Sportsman Classic salute to NHRA’s Sportsman racers.
11 Mar 2026
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Snyder
The fabled dragstrip in Pomona that hosted NHRA’s first official race in 1953 will be the site of a special Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event this weekend, billed as the Snyder Sportsman Classic salute to NHRA’s Sportsman racers.As…
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Watch the Division 7 Pomona Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
10 Mar 2026
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Division 7
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Pomona are…
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Watch the Division 2 Gainesville Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
10 Mar 2026
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Division 2
NHRA fans can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Gainesville Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Gainesville are…
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Hilton, Peck lead winners at 68th Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet

Tyler Hilton and Mike Peck led the list of winners at the 68th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip, part of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series
10 Mar 2026
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March Meet
The following are final results from the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series 68th annual Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet:NOSTALGIA TOP FUELTyler Hilton, Cincinnati, Ohio, '16 McKinney, 5.714, 265.09  def. Mike Hilton,…
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Kundratic's Super Comp win highlights Gatornationals Sportsman action

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, nine winners were also crowned in the Lucas Oil classes, led by Super Comp champ Kelly Kundratic, who scored the 400th win by a female in NHRA national event competition.
10 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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KellyKundratic
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, nine winners were also crowned in the Lucas Oil classes, led by Super Comp champ Kelly Kundratic, who scored the 400th…
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JBS Equipment named NHRA Pro Mod Series title sponsor; Elite presenting sponsor

JBS Equipment will serve as the official series sponsor for the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season, while Elite Motorsports will add to the partnership as the presenting sponsor for the upcoming season.
10 Mar 2026
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Pro Mod
NHRA officials have announced that JBS Equipment will serve as the official series sponsor for the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season, while Elite Motorsports will add to the partnership as the presenting sponsor for the upcoming season.Justin Bond, a…
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Wayne Brooks wins Holley Never Rest award at Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals

Wayne Brooks’ three-state odyssey to the Amalie Motor il NHRA Gatornationals to defend his 2025 Top Dragster race win there won him the Holley Never Rest award at the event.
09 Mar 2026
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Never Rest
Wayne Brooks’ three-state odyssey to the Amalie Motor il NHRA Gatornationals to defend his 2025 Top Dragster race win there won him the Holley Never Rest award at the event.Brooks and his team headed from north Georgia to Orlando Speed World for the…
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Ricky Hord wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown opener in Gainesville

The 2026 NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series got off to a dramatic start at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with No. 2 qualifier Ricky Hord, from Orlando, Fla., winning for the third time in his career.
09 Mar 2026
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FSS
The 2026 NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series got off to a dramatic start with No. 2 qualifier Ricky Hord, from Orlando, Fla., winning for the third time in his career. Hord outran veteran driver and 2025 Bristol winner David Janac in a close…
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Derek Menholt gets NHRA Pro Mod Series win in Gainesville to open 2026

Derek Menholt knocked off Lyle Barnett in the final round on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway in the opening race of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
08 Mar 2026
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Pro Mod
Derek Menholt knocked off Lyle Barnett in the final round on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway in the opening race of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.The event was the first of 11 races in the series and was…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Sunday preview

Special edition 75th anniversary Wallys will be awarded today as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals races to a thrilling conclusion at Gainesville Raceway. Here's all the news and info you need to know.
07 Mar 2026
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Gators
Special edition 75th anniversary Wallys will be awarded today as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals races to a thrilling conclusion at Gainesville Raceway.After two days of action-packed qualifying, Josh Hart, Ron Capps, Cody Coughlin, and…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals has Saturday sellout at Gainesville Raceway

NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway to open its 75th anniversary season at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
07 Mar 2026
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Gainesville
NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway to open its 75th anniversary season at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The race kicks off the celebratory 2026 season and fans packed the legendary…
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NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series powered by FuelTech opens season in Gainesville

Celebrating 25 years of incredible action in 2026, the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its season this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as part of the prestigious Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
07 Mar 2026
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Pro Mod
Celebrating 25 years of incredible action in 2026, the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series opens its season this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as part of the prestigious Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.It is the first race of 11 races in the…
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Drag Race Bracket Bonanza announces ‘major moments’ program

Drag Race Bracket Bonanza, the free fantasy game built for NHRA fans, is launching an exciting new season-long feature for 2026: the Major Moments brackets, a fan-driven celebration of the most iconic events from 75 years of NHRA drag racing.
06 Mar 2026
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DRBB
Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free fantasy game built for NHRA fans, is launching an exciting new season-long feature for 2026: the Major Moments brackets, a fan-driven celebration of the…
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Monster Energy joins Maddi Gordon, RCM for multi-year NHRA partnership

Monster Energy has joined NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Maddi Gordon and Ron Capps Motorsports team in a multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
06 Mar 2026
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Maddi Gordon
Monster Energy has joined NHRA Rookie of the Year candidate Maddi Gordon and the championship-winning Ron Capps Motorsports team in a multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The partnership will…
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First-round matchups set for Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout

The field is set, and the first-round matchups have been decided for Saturday’s Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
06 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Callout
The field is set and the first-round matchups have been decided for Saturday’s Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The top three qualifiers for the yearlong program got to call out their fellow…
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Between testing, preparation, and personal appearances, no off-season for Angie Smith

Angie Smith went to a pair of final rounds last season and finished a very respectable fourth in the Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle standings, but she knows she’s capable of better results, and she’s determined to do just that as the season kicks off at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
06 Mar 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Angie Smith
Angie Smith went to a pair of final rounds last season and finished a very respectable fourth in the Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle standings, but she knows she’s capable of better results, and she’s determined to do just that as the season…
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Matt Hartford discusses offseason refresh, 2026 season goals, and Pro Stock pressures

Matt Hartford finished third in last season's NHRA Pro Stock standings but that isn't quite good enough. He's expecting bigger and better things during NHRA's 75th anniversary celebration.
06 Mar 2026
Kayla Zadel
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Hartford
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway have a way of setting the tone for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. It’s where fresh storylines take shape, where offseason work finally meets the starting line, and…
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Xtreme Raceway Park joins NHRA Member Track Network In Division 4

Xtreme Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division and has also partnered with NHRA for a special “51 Legends of the NHRA Divisions presented by Quarter-Max” program during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026.
06 Mar 2026
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Xtreme
Xtreme Raceway Park has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).Track owner Clyde Scott, who is the owner at Quarter-Max Racing Components, has also partnered with NHRA for a special “51 Legends of the NHRA…
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Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Friday preview

The longer than expected offseason mercifully comes to an end this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will provide the official kickoff to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Here's a look at what you can expect from the first day of Pro qualifying in Gainesville.
06 Mar 2026
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Gators hero
The longer than expected offseason mercifully comes to an end this weekend at Gainesville Raceway as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will provide the official kickoff to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Optimism abounds…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments, No. 1: Kenny Bernstein breaks 300-mph barrier

Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was voted by fans as the No. 1 highlight of NHRA’s Top 75 Moments, and it stands as a monument to the mechanical genius that is part of the DNA of all NHRA drag racers.
04 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Top 75 Moments
 Kenny Bernstein’s shattering of the 300-mph barrier at the 1992 NHRA Gatornationals was voted by fans as the No. 1 highlight of NHRA’s Top 75 Moments, and it stands as a monument not only to Bernstein’s incredible successes but to the…
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NHRA announces first wave of 75th anniversary commemorative event tickets

As part of NHRA's 75th Anniversary during the 2026 season, a special commemorative ticket will be available for fans to purchase online, highlighting some of the biggest moments and legends in NHRA history.
04 Mar 2026
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Tickets
As part of NHRA's 75th Anniversary during the 2026 season, a special commemorative ticket will be available for fans to purchase online, highlighting some of the biggest moments and legends in NHRA history.NHRA has announced the commemorative…
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Goodyear to celebrate NHRA’s 75th Anniversary at Gatornationals

As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, Goodyear will mark the occasion with specially branded tires in this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
04 Mar 2026
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Goodyear
As the NHRA celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, Goodyear will mark the occasion with specially branded tires in this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.The partnership between Goodyear and NHRA goes back to the early…
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Daido Metal returns as primary partner for Paul Lee Racing at Gatornationals

Daido Metal will serve as the primary sponsor on the Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
04 Mar 2026
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Paul Lee
Daido Metal will serve as the primary sponsor on the Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Mainline Sales will appear as the secondary partner on the rear quarter panels, highlighting a continued…
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Celebrate drag racing's greatest heroes with new NHRA Top 75 Drivers book

NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, saluted the best drivers in the sport's history, and now you can own a keepsake 154-page book celebrating these great heroes of NHRA Drag Racing.
03 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Top 75 Drivers
NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, salutes the Top 75 Drivers in NHRA history, as voted by an elite panel of drag racing experts, and now you can own a keepsake book celebrating the greatest heroes of…
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FTI Performance returns as sponsor of Pro Mod Showdown at Gatornationals

FTI Performance and Finish Line Consultants have announced the return of the FTI Pro Mod Showdown during qualifying at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, kicking off the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season in thrilling fashion.
03 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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FTI
FTI Performance and Finish Line Consultants have announced the return of the FTI Pro Mod Showdown during qualifying at the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway, kicking off the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season in…
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Legends race with Bernstein, Amato, W.J., and Larson set for Gatornationals

Legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in a special legends match race in 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpacks.
03 Mar 2026
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Legends
In addition to their appearance at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will take to the track on Friday and Saturday for a special legends match race…
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Famoso Dragstrip hosts NHRA Youth and Education Services program

Fabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports job futures and possibilities.
03 Mar 2026
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YES program
Photos by Tom MachtFabled NHRA member track Famoso Dragstrip hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) program, hosting more than 500 area high school students for a day of learning about motorsports…
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Watch Gatornationals testing for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the pre-event testing ahead of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
02 Mar 2026
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Testing
NHRA fans can watch the pre-event testing ahead of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals for free Tuesday and Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv coverage from Gainesville are Right…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments: No. 2, Shirley Muldowney first female NHRA world champ

After becoming NHRA’s first female Professional class national event winner with her breakthrough triumph in Top Fuel in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wasted no time claiming the next accomplishment the following year: Top Fuel world champion.
02 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Moment No. 2
After becoming NHRA’s first female Professional class national event winner with her breakthrough triumph in Top Fuel in 1976, Shirley Muldowney wasted no time claiming the next accomplishment the following year: Top Fuel world champion.Muldowney…
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