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Kalitta named Hulman Classic Grand Marshal for USAC Sprint Car race

NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track on Wednesday night, May 20.
19 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Doug Kalitta
Thirty years after his 1996 Tony Hulman Classic victory, NHRA Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta will serve as grand marshal for the 56th running of the event featuring the USAC Amsoil Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana’s Terre Haute…
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Pat LaMont wins Holley Never Rest Award in return to competition in Chicago

Super Comp racer Pat LaMont made his return to action for the first time since a cancer diagnosis late last year and won the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak for his perseverance.
18 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Never Rest
Super Comp racer Pat LaMont made his return to action for the first time since a cancer diagnosis late last year and won the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak for his…
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Todd Plate sweeps 55th annual NAPA Ignitor Nitro Opener

Todd Plate drove the Eddie Knox-owned “Problem Child” Camaro to his first major event victory to victory at the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop at Firebird Raceway.
18 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Todd Plate
The 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor presented by The Blower Shop featured the second stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for the AA/Funny Car division at Firebird Raceway.Final qualifying included: 1. Nathan Sitko (5.53), 2. Shane Westerfield (5.54),…
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Nine Sportsman winners get their kicks at Route 66 NHRA Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Route 66 Raceway, nine drivers collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, including Stock winner Jamie Picht.
18 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Stock
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Route 66 Raceway, nine drivers collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series victories at the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.Jamie Noonan took over the lead in the…
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Two SPORTSnationals events postponed

Due to an inclement weather forecast in both Kentucky and Maryland, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Testo SPORTSnationals at Cecil County Dragway are being postponed.
18 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SportsNats
Due to an inclement weather forecast in both Kentucky and Maryland, the JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park and the Testo NHRA SPORTSnationals at Cecil County Dragway are being postponed.The JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway…
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Jonathan Allegrucci wins second straight Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title

Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak
17 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Factory Stock
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced to his second consecutive national event win today at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. Allegrucci, the No. 2 qualifier, outran No. 1…
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Menholt takes points lead with JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod win in Chicago

Derek Menholt became the first two-time winner of the season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, driving past Jason Collins in the final round on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
17 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Derek Menholt
Derek Menholt became the first two-time winner of the season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, driving past Jason Collins in the final round on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway as part of this weekend's…
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Langdon, Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield and Matt Smith score big at Route 66

Shawn Langdon, Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith earn pro wins at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, the sixth of 20 events in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
17 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon rolled to his second straight victory, defeating four-time world champion Antron Brown in the final round on Sunday to close out the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by…
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Five things we learned at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

We learned a lot at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and here are five things that you should know.
17 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Five Things
THE ELITE TEAM IS FINALLY BEGINNING TO GAIN GROUNDFor the first time in nearly two years, the Elite Performance team appeared to have the upper hand in their ongoing battle against the rival KB Titan squad. At the very least, they are on an even…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday gallery

The final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance delivered more action and excitement and you can see all of it here in our Sunday gallery, courtesy of the National Dragster photo team.
17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Maddi Gordon 57
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Dragster winner Daniel Wood

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
49:18
Daniel Wood joined the ranks of first-time winners with a victory in Right Trailers Top Dragster. Wood used a perfect 6.670 on his 6.67 dial to stop Mark Grame, who was just .003-second behind in one of the best races of the weekend.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Sportsman winner Larry Demers

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
82:41
Brian Brown broke before the final round of Right Trailers Top Sportsman, sending Larry Demers to his sixth NHRA national event Wally. 
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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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Sunday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEFollowing a lively pre-race ceremony including the Seal Master track walk, NHRA pros got down to business at Route 66 Raceway and it didn’t take long for the fans to get a great show as Antron Brown edged local…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

After two days of qualifying with some unexpected results, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. Here's a look at what to expect in our Sunday preview.
16 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
After two days of qualifying with some unexpected results, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.It was not surprising to see…
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Chicago Mission 2Fast2Tasty titles go to Langdon, DeJoria, Enders, and Herrera

Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera claimed wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Nationals on Saturday.
16 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
Top Fuel points leader – and the sport’s fastest driver – Shawn Langdon picked up his first victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge this season on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway, knocking off Justin Ashley in the final round of the bonus event…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday gallery

Saturday was another fun-filled and exciting day at Route 66 Raceway and our award winning photographers at National Dragster made the rounds to capture all the action at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
16 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Gaige Herrera 78
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Southern Nationals runner-up gives Troy Coughlin Jr. renewed confidence in Chicago

Entering the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK following his runner-up finish at the NHRA Southern Nationals has given Troy Coughlin Jr. a newfound confidence.
16 May 2026
Kayla Zadel
Feature
Troy Coughlin Jr.
Entering the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK following his runner-up finish at the NHRA Southern Nationals has given Troy Coughlin Jr. a newfound confidence. Not that the racer from a long lineage of racing…
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Saturday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
16 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
TOP FUEL MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1/Q3The conditions on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway are far different from Friday. First off, there was a significant amount of rain overnight and the temperature and humidity are both on the rise…
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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
News
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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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s cooler Chicago conditions set the stage for the two qualifying sessions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, and as many drivers have shared, this race usually presents one of two racing conditions.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Friday’s cooler Chicago conditions set the stage for the two qualifying sessions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, and as many drivers have shared, this race usually presents one of two racing conditions.…
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Kalitta, Beckman, Enders, and Angie Smith lead after day one in Joliet

Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Angie Smith finished the day as the provisional low qualifiers at the Gerber Collision& Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Jack Beckman
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest run on Friday at Route 66 Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.Jack Beckman (Funny Car),…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday gallery

15 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Krista Baldwin 54
National Dragster's made the rounds at Route 66 Raceway on Friday and captured a ton of great images of the opening day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK. Here's some of their best work.
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Oehler aiming for winning performance at home track

Consistent reliability is what hometown racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler is looking for this weekend as he chases a 75th anniversary diamond Wally at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2026
Kayla Zadel
Feature
Ryan Oehler
Consistent reliability is what hometown racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler is looking for this weekend as he chases a 75th anniversary diamond Wally at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.Oehler…
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