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From the fragility of success, to unshakable resilience, to a whole new surface of speed—Thunder Valley delivered reminders that preparation, enthusiasm, and perseverance still decide who leaves with the Wally.
Every race weekend tells a story, but the best ones teach a lesson. The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered plenty of horsepower, dramatic moments, and memorable winners, yet beneath the elapsed times and scoreboards were deeper…
Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a reminder that drag racing is about far more than elapsed times and win lights. It was a day that had everything — passionate fans filling the hillsides of Bristol Dragway, racers battling…
For Raymond Nash, the quickest run in Factory Stock Showdown qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was satisfying, but it was never the ultimate goal.Standing at the top of the qualifying sheet at one of drag racing's most…
For the last two seasons, Austin Prock and his family-led Funny Car program made winning look almost routine. Race wins piled up . Championships followed. Expectations soared. From the outside, it appeared effortless. From the inside, Prock knew…
From Mission #2Fast2Tasty showdowns and final qualifying runs to packed grandstands and mountain echoes, Saturday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered.
Saturday at Bristol Dragway felt exactly the way Thunder Valley is supposed to feel.The Tennessee mountains echoed with horsepower as competitors chased Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories, final qualifying positions, and momentum heading into…
Between passing showers and bursts of horsepower, Friday at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals delivered striking images of racers, crews, fans, and machines navigating a brand-new track surface.
On Friday at Bristol Dragway, the contrast between speed and stark skies took center stage as threatening skies and intermittent weather delays framed a memorable day of competition at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.
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Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.
Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.Returning to Bristol for this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA…
Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff from John Force Racing will be racing for two trophies at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, starting when they face off on Friday at Bristol Dragway to complete last weekend’s race in New England.
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Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Glenn recaps his NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Pro Stock win. Glenn, who was "Double O" in the final round, gives the details of…
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Jumping into a loaded Top Fuel field is never easy, but Will Smith couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity, and he’s starting to make the most of it heading into this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
Jumping into a loaded Top Fuel field is never easy, but Will Smith couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity, and he’s starting to make the most of it heading into this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at…
As New England-based Team Tasca rolls into its home turf this weekend for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, there’s a palpable sense of relief that they’re coming in as winners, not as the “what the heck is wrong with those guys?” guys.
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Approaching 100 career starts in the Funny Car ranks, Chad Green is off to the best start in his career, winning in Gainesville and Chicago and currently sitting third in points in the loaded Funny Car category.
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Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
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The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ debut at Maryland International Raceway could not have gone better, with exceptional weather, a solid crowd, and compelling drama across all four classes. Here’s our five big takeaways from the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ debut at Maryland International Raceway could not have gone better, with exceptional weather, a solid crowd, and compelling drama across all four classes. Here’s our five big takeaways from the NHRA Potomac…
Even for a super veteran like Cruz Pedregon, whose Pro-driving career has reached 712 events and, before that, scores of events in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the wonder of coming to a new dragstrip, like Maryland International Raceway, still wows him.
Even for a super veteran like Cruz Pedregon, whose Pro-driving career has reached 712 events and, before that, scores of events in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the wonder of coming to a new dragstrip still wows him.Maryland…
This weekend marks a special opportunity for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Kelly Clontz and she’s determined to make the most of it as the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series makes its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
This weekend marks a special opportunity for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Kelly Clontz and she’s determined to make the most of it as the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series makes its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural NHRA Potomac…
Like the rest of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Alexis DeJoria will be making her debut at Maryland International Raceway as part of this weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS., but she heads to the first-time venue with plenty of confidence.
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The annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak always proved thrills and kicks on Route 66, and the 2026 edition was no different. Enjoy this video review of the weekend's action.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Five races into the 2026 Mission Foods Drag Racing season, Jack Beckman, a perennial contender for the Funny Car title, finds himself mired in eighth place in the standings, and has just three round wins to show for it. The statistics are what they are, but Beckman isn’t the least bit worried as his PEAK team continues to plug away.
15 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Five races into the 2026 Mission Foods Drag Racing seasion, Jack Beckman, a perennial contender for the Funny Car title, finds himself mired in eighth place in the standings, and has just three round wins to show for it. The statistics are what they…
Justin Ashley heads to this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway feeling good about the path his Scag Racing team is on.
Justin Ashley heads to this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway feeling good about the path his Scag Racing team is on.There have been adjustments with new crew chiefs and new team…
For the first time in his career, Jordan Vandergriff is entering race week as the most recent NHRA Funny Car winner on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, having won the NHRA Southern Nationals two weekends ago.
For the first time in his career, Jordan Vandergriff is entering race week as the most recent NHRA Funny Car winner on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour.With momentum on his side following the major moment in his career, Vandergriff is…
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…
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!