Chase Van Sant discusses his long climb back to contender status
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series thrilled for South Georgia debut
Stavrinos gets Charlotte JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series victory on holeshot
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series goes four-wide racing at zMAX Dragway
Tricky Tipster: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
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Four reasons you can’t miss the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway
Local Congresswoman Norma J. Torres salutes NHRA and its Pomona roots
Geoff Monise wins Winternationals Legacy Funny Car title
Eddie Hill, the early years
Saturday News and Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals
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Justin Bond wins in Phoenix in JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series returns to action in Phoenix
March issue of NHRA National Dragster has in-depth coverage of Gatornationals
The Sports Report: Jeff Adkinson's hot start to the 2026 season is anything but nuts
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25 great moments from NHRA Pro Mod’s first 25 years, Part 2
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A quarter century of crazy: 25 moments from NHRA Pro Mod’s first 25 years
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JBS Equipment named NHRA Pro Mod Series title sponsor; Elite presenting sponsor
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Derek Menholt gets NHRA Pro Mod Series win in Gainesville to open 2026
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FTI Performance returns as sponsor of Pro Mod Showdown at Gatornationals
Holley, NHRA will host Sportsman racer event at Baby Gators divisional event
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NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series set to celebrate 25 years in 2026 season
Fendt extends as Official Tractor of NHRA and sponsorship of Anthony Troyer
Newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list share their thoughts on inclusion
Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to open NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season
Kalitta, Hagan, Line, Krawiec, Bellemeur named to Top 75 Drivers list
Major updates continue at Rockingham in advance of first national event
Pedregon and Burgess kick off 2026, new mystery dragster, 75th, and more!
The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 66-75
Gray clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series title in dramatic finish
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The Duntov Letter
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.
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…
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.
South Georgia Motorsports Park's Raul Torres on Southern Nationals success
South Georgia Motorsports Park hosted its first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the NHRA Southern Nationals, to rave reviews and two sold-out days. Track owner Raul Torres talked about what went into making the event such a great success.
South Georgia Motorsports Park hosted its first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the NHRA Southern Nationals, to rave reviews and two sold-out days. Track owner Raul Torres talked about what went into making the event such a…
The ultimate Funny Car winners quiz
Jordan Vandergriff’s Funny Car win at the NHRA Southern Nationals made him the 97th Funny Car driver to hoist a winner’s trophy at an NHRA national event. How many of them can you name?
Jordan Vandergriff’s Funny Car win at the NHRA Southern Nationals not only made him NHRA’s newest first-time Pro winner but also the 97th Funny Car driver to hoist a winner’s trophy at an NHRA national event.There have also been 114 different Top…
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.
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…
Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents. Plus: Jordan Vandergriff's epic uptrack victory run!
Brian Husen and Chris Cunningham break down Georgia records and wins
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brian Husen, crew chief for the record-setting and NHRA Southern Nationals-winning Kalitta Air dragster, and Chris Cunningham, crew chief for the winning Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet Funny Car, join host Brian Lohnes.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Brian Husen, the crew chief for the record-setting and NHRA Southern Nationals-winning Kalitta Air dragster, and Chris Cunningham, the crew chief for the winning Cornwell…
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.
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…
Weekend Rewind: 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals
The NHRA made its first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event stop at South Georgia Motorsports Park a memorable one for the rebirth of the NHRA Southern Nationals. Check out this highlight video from the weekend.
Matt Hartford’s feast-or-famine start to the 2026 Pro Stock season
Matt Hartford rides early-season highs and lows — from Gainesville glory to tough early exits — showcasing his team's capabilities and ability to bounce back.
The 2026 Pro Stock season has already delivered the kind of emotional swings that define championship-caliber racing, and Matt Hartford has been at the center of it all. Hartford opened the year in Gainesville with a statement, capturing the Pro…
Matt Hagan is the 1,000th Funny Car winner, and his place in NHRA history is permanent
And he’s going to have a good time reminding everyone of it.
Funny Car champion Matt Hagan has never been shy about his personality, and after securing the historic 1,000th Funny Car victory, he’s having a little fun imagining how the world might look now that his name is etched into NHRA history. Seen…
Maddi Gordon throws out the first pitch at Atlanta Braves game
Maddi Gordon brought her NHRA horsepower to the national stage, representing the sport in front of thousands of baseball fans and a national audience.
Rising NHRA Top Fuel talent Maddi Gordon continues to make waves both on and off the dragstrip, adding another milestone moment to her fast-growing résumé with a ceremonial first pitch at a Atlanta Braves game. Gordon, part of drag racing’s…
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.
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…
Five racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Valdosta
The Best Losing Package presented by Holley awards $200 each to the drivers in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman who make the best mathematical run relative to its index/dial-in and reaction time in a losing effort in round one of eliminations.
Sometimes in NHRA Drag Racing, even a great run can fall short of turning on the win light, but in 2026, Holley Performance Brands has taken a little of the sting out of losing.At each NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the Best…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
Unofficial Mission Foods points standings
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Southern Nationals, the fifth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Southern Nationals, the fifth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
NHRA Southern Nationals Sunday Gallery
By all accounts, the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park was an epic event and the National Dragster photo staff has recorded some of the best moments from Sunday's action here in our daily gallery.
NHRA announces a sellout crowd on Sunday for South Georgia Motorsports Park debut
NHRA officials announced a second consecutive sellout crowd on Sunday for its debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park for the NHRA Southern Nationals.
NHRA officials announced a second consecutive sellout crowd on Sunday for its debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park for the NHRA Southern Nationals.The race marked the first visit to four new facilities during NHRA’s 75th anniversary and fans…
Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Southern Nationals
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND ONESouth Georgia fans experiencing nitro for the first time on Sunday got a perfect introduction in the first pair as Antron Brown took out Shawn Reed via a holeshot. Brown banked nearly three hundredths off the starting line and made…
NHRA Southern Nationals Sunday preview
After a wild day of final qualifying, the fields are set for the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, and with a drastic improvement in weather conditions, track records are expected to fall as NHRA’s newest event races to a conclusion today. Here is a preview of what to expect on Sunday.
After a wild day of final qualifying, the fields are set for the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP), and with a drastic improvement in weather conditions, track records are expected to fall as NHRA’s newest event races…
Kalitta, Todd, Anderson, M. Smith roll to No. 1 at NHRA Southern Nationals
Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of 2026 in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, powering to his first No. 1 qualifier of the season at the NHRA Southern Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1.
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of 2026 in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, powering to his first No. 1 qualifier of the season at the NHRA Southern Nationals.J.R. Todd (…
NHRA Southern Nationals Saturday Gallery
After a lengthy rain delay, qualifying was completed at South Georgia Motorsports Park and the fields are set for the NHRA Southern Nationals. AS usual, National Dragster's ace photo team was out and about and captured all the drama and excitement of NHRA's newest event.
