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Friday News and Notes from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
26 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
Mason McGaha
Pro Stock Motorcycle Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle kicks off with Lance Bonham pulling into the waterbox just before 5pm on a warm day in Madison, Ill. The St. Louis Arch is catching the lowering sun as Bonham goes 7.143.It quickly becomes…
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Top Hitter Bat adds to Friday night excitement at NAPA Midwest Nationals

Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
26 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Bats
Friday night under the lights at World Wide Technology will have an added bonus for top qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle as part of this weekend’s NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. World Wide…
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NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Friday preview

Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
25 Sep 2025
Kelly Wade
Race coverage
NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals
Race three of six in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship is about to kick off. Here’s a look at what to expect on day one at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.While…
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Prock, Ashley, Glenn, Gadson take playoff wins at NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the first four-wide playoff race in NHRA history at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won at zMAX Dragway.
21 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the first four-wide playoff race in NHRA history on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, defeating Matt Hagan, Chad Green and Dan Wilkerson in the final round of the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals.Justin Ashley (Top Fuel…
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Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from final eliminations at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Updated throughout the day
21 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTOP FUEL ROUND ONEShawn Langdon, one of two drivers to have won a 4-Wide Nationals in both nitro classes (Funny Car in 2019, Top Fuel earlier this year) advanced to the…
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Hagan, Force, Glenn, and Herrera will lead four-wide fields into Sunday battle

Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan clinched the top spot Saturday at zMAX Dragway, powering to his second No. 1 qualifier this year at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the event.
20 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan clinched the top spot Saturday at zMAX Dragway, powering to his second No. 1 qualifier this year for Tony Stewart Racing at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals.Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro…
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Saturday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

News, notes, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway.
20 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday notes
 TOP FUEL Q3Conditions start out much warmer than Friday with a track temperature of 125 degrees, more like what they might see Sunday morning, and we're not expecting any of the low qualifiers to be displaced, but we'll see.…
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Force, Hagan, Glenn, and Herrera lead Friday Charlotte qualifying efforts

Two-time Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force made the quickest run on Friday at zMAX Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the event.
19 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Brittany Force
Two-time Top Fuel world champ Brittany Force made the quickest run on Friday at zMAX Dragway, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals.Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock…
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Friday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

News, notes and quotes from the opening day of professional qualifying from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
19 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Friday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1The first pro session of the weekend in Pro Stock Motorcycle kicked off with a 7.060 run by Marcus Hylton, but it didn’t take long for elapsed times to becomes much, much quicker.Ron Tornow, making his final…
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Reed, Pedregon, Glenn, and Hall win the NHRA Reading Nationals

After a chaotic weekend of collisions, shattered qualifying orders, and a string of underdog triumphs, Maple Grove Raceway delivered an unforgettable launch to the 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship.
14 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Reed, Pedregon, Glenn & Hall win the  NHRA Reading Nationals
Top Fuel’s Shawn Reed won for the first time in his NHRA career on Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, capping off an emotional comeback by defeating points leader Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by…
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Race day updates—40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish

When the gates swung open at Maple Grove Raceway, it wasn't just another eliminations day. The Reading Nationals are the starting line for the Countdown to the Championship—the moment where every round counts.
14 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Race day updates—40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
 These Notes are updated throughout the day video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) { padding-top: 56.25%; }  It's Race…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Race day preview

The 40th Reading Nationals offer more than a race. They’re the launchpad, the honeymoon after the U.S. Nationals, and maybe the turning point of the 2025 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series. Strap in—it’s going to be phenomenal.
14 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Race day preview
It's Race Day.When the gates swung open Sunday morning at Maple Grove Raceway, it wasn't just another eliminations day. The Reading Nationals are the starting line for the Countdown to the Championship—the moment where every round counts. If Indy is…
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Factory X qualifying update from NHRA Reading Nationals Maple Grove Raceway

13 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Kyle Koretsky 5
Holley EFI NHRA Factory X is the newest professional-style eliminator introduced by the NHRA to showcase modern American performance cars in a heads-up, factory-inspired format. Created to bridge the gap between Sportsman-style competition and full-…
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Saturday qualifying from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish

Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying sessions three and four at Maple Grove Raceway have launched.
13 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Saturday qualifying from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ3 NHRA Pro Stock Qualifying Update — Reading NationalsMaple Grove Raceway — Saturday AfternoonThe third qualifying session delivered a string of side-by-side passes and a few dramatic shakeups as…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Saturday Qualifying Preview

What to watch for. How to see it. Why it all matters—Speed finds its home as the Countdown points build on Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway.
13 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Saturday Qualifying Preview
In the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, nature rules the environment. Everything is formed on a curve here. The hills, the streams, even the property lines and the highways all seem to be drawn on an arc. Mother Nature has put a radius on everything…
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Friday qualifying notes from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish

The opening Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the contenders for the Countdown to the Championship
12 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Friday qualifying notes from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ1—Pro Stock MotorcycleThe opening qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the NHRA Countdown to the Championship contenders in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle, with…
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Friday Qualifying Preview

The first race of the 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania speed.
12 Sep 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Friday Qualifying Preview
The air is different here. After the biggest drag race in the world, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy, the stage has been set for drivers in all four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories to race for the championship…
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Ashley, Prock, Enders, and Herrera claim victories at prestigious U.S. Nationals

Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley won the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals for the first time in his career, and was joined in victory by Austin Prock (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle).
01 Sep 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Top Fuel’s Justin Ashley won the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals for the first time in his career, defeating racing legend Tony Stewart on a holeshot in the final round on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.Austin…
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Monday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and more from final eliminations at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
01 Sep 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTop Fuel round onePoints leader Shawn Langdon entered eliminations with a 47-point lead on teammate Doug Kalitta and third-place Tony Stewart in the race to win the regular-season…
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Prock wins All-Star Callout; Force, Beckman, Anderson, Herrera qualify No. 1 at Indy

Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Brittany Force (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all qualified No. 1 at the event.
31 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Auston Prock
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock won the PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Ron Capps in the final round of the specialty race at the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
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Sunday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and more from the third day of Professional qualifying at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
31 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTop Fuel Q4Points leader Shawn Langdon, whose first three qualifying runs probably hadn't matched the team's expectations — sitting just sixth with a 3.71 best — made up…
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Kalitta, Todd, Anderson, and Gadson win Mission Challenge titles at Indy

Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the fifth time this season on Saturday at a packed Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Clay Millican in the final round of the specialty race as part of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
30 Aug 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the fifth time this season on Saturday at a packed Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Clay Millican in the final round of the specialty race as part of this…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and more from the second day of Professional qualifying at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
30 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday News & Notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYTop Fuel Q2/Mission Challenge E1Doug Kalitta, a four-time Mission Challenge winner this season, took on Jordan Vandergriff (who is replacing Brainerd semifinalist Billy…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday Preview

It’ll be a busy Saturday at the 71st Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with two more Professional qualifying sessions, the running of the final Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, and the actual callouts to set up Sunday's PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout.
30 Aug 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
US Nationals
It’ll be a busy Saturday at the 71st Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with two more Professional qualifying sessions, the running of the final Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge – “championchips” will be won in each class after totaling…
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Friday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and more from the opening day of Professional qualifying at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday. Updated throughout the day.
29 Aug 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Friday notes
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAYDrivers in the Mission Foods DragRacing Series will get their first of five shots at the famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park dragstrip this event, with two more sessions each of…
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Sonoma pushed Dan Wilkerson to the limit

After multiple motor and body-destroying passes in one weekend, Daniel Wilkerson shows true heart, grit, and honesty in a raw interview following a turbulent outing in Sonoma.
31 Jul 2025
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Sonoma pushes Dan Wilkerson to the limit
The power and violence of a 330-mph Funny Car run can shake even the most seasoned veterans—but for Daniel Wilkerson, Sonoma was more than a race. It was a test of his spirit. Behind the wheel of the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang, Wilkerson…
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Friday News & Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge. Updated during the event.
25 Jul 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
aaron Stanfield
It’s another beautiful day in Sonoma wine country and a perfect day for the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing series to host it’s 12th event of the season, the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge. NHRA Lucas Oil Series sportsman racers…
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Langdon, Hagan, Glenn, and Herrera take huge victories at Northwest Nationals

Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon moved past Tony Stewart into the points lead with his victory at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 11th of 20 races of the 2025 season
20 Jul 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon moved past Tony Stewart into the points lead on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating Brittany Force in the final round of the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro…
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Sunday News & Notes from the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations day at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.
20 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday News & Notes
  Top Fuel round one video-js.video-js.vjs-fluid:not(.vjs-audio-only-mode) { padding-top: 56.25%; } Low qualifier Doug Kalitta had a bye for the 11-car ladder, and the Mac Tools team didn’t take it…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals Sunday preview

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals marks the beginning of the final stretch of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. Today's final eliminations are the time to stomp on the pedal, roaring into the final four races that will determine the seeds for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
20 Jul 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals marks the beginning of the final stretch of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. With just four races to go until the end of the first leg of the championship race that…
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