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Plenty on the line for Hyde at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

If reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde had to pick a home track, the Canadian’s first choice would be Summit Motorsports Park, the site of this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
24 Jun 2026
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Spencer Hyde
If reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde had to pick a home track, the Canadian’s first choice would be Summit Motorsports Park, the site of this weekend’s fan-favorite 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.If Hyde’s tuner and…
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The calculus that goes into picking NHRA Sportsman racing’s greats

Three-time world champion Luke Bogacki was named one of the eight panelists to help select NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman racers and went at it with a racer's brain and a mathematician's savvy.
24 Jun 2026
Luke Bogacki
NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers
Luke Bogacki
It was about two months ago that I got the text from Phil Burgess, the editor of National Dragster. In it, he detailed the Top 50 Sportsman Racers project, and he asked if I’d be willing to be a panelist. As I read the text, I was…
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In Memoriam

24 Jun 2026
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In Memoriam
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
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Bernstein Partners to join Team RTR Pro Stock effort as VP of Operations

Bernstein Partners, led by founder Brandon Bernstein, will join the Team RTR organization as Vice President of Operations for its NHRA Pro Stock program, effective July 1. Team RTR is fronted by Australian driver Shane Tucker.
24 Jun 2026
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Shane Tucker
Bernstein Partners, led by founder Brandon Bernstein, will join the Team RTR organization as Vice President of Operations for its NHRA Pro Stock program, effective July 1. Team RTR is fronted by Australian driver Shane Tucker.In this role, Bernstein…
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Tricky Tipster: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will hit the halfway mark this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the 10th of 20 events scheduled this season.
24 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will hit the halfway mark this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, the 10th of 20 events scheduled this season.This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include…
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Norwalk Talk with the Insiders: From Thunder Valley to Corn Country

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna to break down some of the overarching stories that have been a part of each category leading up to Norwalk.
24 Jun 2026
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NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by the insiders themselves, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna. The guys break down Bristol results, some of the overarching stories that have been a…
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Celebrating NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers: The salute continues

As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends collaborated to select the Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA’s first 75 years. Here's the fourth group of 10.
23 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers
Top 50
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo, Luke Bogacki, Justin Lamb, Gary Stinnett, Jeff Taylor, and Austin Williams, who have combined for 411 NHRA national…
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Cars & Coffee at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Saturday in Pomona

The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum invites hot rodders, racers, muscle cars, sports cars, and automotive enthusiasts to join us Saturday, June 27, for our next Cars & Coffee to collect school supplies to donate to schools int he Pomona area.
23 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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June 27th NHRA Museum
Join Us This Saturday—8:00-10:00 a.m., Talk Cars & Drink CoffeeHot rodding is an American tradition built on innovation, creativity, and the belief that anything can be made better. That spirit is at the heart of the National Hot Rod…
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NHRA on FOX, NHRA social teams earn six Telly awards for excellence

NHRA’s broadcasting team has been honored with six prestigious Telly Awards, including a Gold Telly award for its "Chasing Speed" documentary.
23 Jun 2026
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The Tellys
NHRA’s broadcasting team has been honored with six prestigious Telly Awards, including a Gold Telly award for its Chasing Speed documentary.The six overall Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens,…
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A slightly different role with the same result as Pruett delivered again with a win

A year and a half after becoming a mother and just three months after returning to the driver's seat, Leah Pruett proved that she can still deliver with a powerful and uplifting win at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
22 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
When Leah Pruett stepped away from the cockpit after the 2023 season to start a family with husband Tony Stewart, she did so at the height of her powers, just one win light shy of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship.Her…
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National Hot Rod Reunion: Kaiser leads winners in Bowling Green

California racer headlines final as nostalgia drag racing stars shine at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky.
22 Jun 2026
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National Hot Rod Reunion—Kaiser leads winners in Bowling Green
Pete Kaiser capped off a dominant weekend at the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion by claiming the Nostalgia Top Fuel title at Beech Bend Raceway, leading a talented group of champions during the annual celebration of drag racing heritage.Kaiser, of…
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Happy Father's Day from the NHRA

NHRA wishes a Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Whether you be a racer, a fan, a sponsor, or any part of our world, we wish you the happiest of days with this special message.
21 Jun 2026
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Happy Father's Day from the NHRA
On this Father's Day, the NHRA community pauses to acknowledge and honor the sometimes-unsung heroes who embody the spirit of fatherhood. From the racers gripping the steering wheels to the fans cheering from the grandstands to the sponsors who…
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Returns to Beech Bend Raceway

A Father’s Day tradition speeds into Bowling Green to show fans how all of this used to be—and to make it all be so, once again.
20 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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For generations of racers, hot rodders, and fans, Father’s Day weekend has meant one thing: a pilgrimage to historic Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky., for the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion.The annual celebration of speed, nitro, and…
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Bradford and Bellemeur shine at Norwalk Cavalcade of Stars 3 event

Jon Bradford and Sean Bellemeur scored wins in the Top Alcohol classes to finish off the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division doubleheader at Summit Motorsports Park's Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser.
19 Jun 2026
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D3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division 20th annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJon Bradford, Tucson, Ariz., 5.277, 275.39  …
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Can you imagine a toymaker designing your Top Fueler? 'Snake' and 'Mongoose' could

The 1971 Hot Wheels Top Fuelers of Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwen are the only dragsters in the sport’s history whose design was dictated by a toymaker. To say that they were misunderstood, maligned, and mocked is a little like saying that the Hotel California had an unreasonable checkout policy.
19 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Wild Wheelie
If there have ever been two more misunderstood front-engine Top Fuelers than the 1971 Hot Wheels rails of Don Prudhomme and Tom McEwen, I don’t know what they are. To say that they were not only misunderstood but also maligned and mocked is a little…
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What if we told you NHRA's first vice president dominated Pikes Peak in the '60s

After he helped found NHRA, Ak Miller became the man to beat in a sports car on America's mountain
18 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Ray Brock Ak Miller and Wally Parks at Pikes Peak 1958.j
This weekend, as competitors prepare for the 104th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, few fans realize that one of the most successful racers in the mountain's early sports car era was also one of the founding officers of the…
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Carnasciale, Lisa, Robb double up at Maryland International Raceway

Joe Carnasciale, Matt Lisa, and Kevin Robb doubled up in Comp, Stock, and Top Dragster, respectively, as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Maryland International Raceway. =
18 Jun 2026
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D1
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Maryland International Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJoe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., '06 Cavalier, I/SM, 8.889, 150.15…
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NHRA 75th Anniversary books celebrate the stories and the people

NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward.
18 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA book
To help commemorate NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created two handsome books that tell the stories of NHRA's acceleration into motorsports glory and salute the heroes who helped drive the sport forward.NHRA…
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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will be loaded with excitement

A star-studded weekend is back at Summit Motorsports Park on June 25-28 when the biggest names in drag racing celebrate NHRA’s 75th Anniversary at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
18 Jun 2026
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Norwalk hero
A star-studded weekend is back at Summit Motorsports Park on June 25-28 when the biggest names in drag racing celebrate NHRA’s 75th Anniversary at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.Annually one of the biggest weekends on the…
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals returns to twice-daily qualifying

Two qualifying sessions on both Friday and Saturday return to the schedule for the upcoming 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals. Last year, the event featured one qualifying pass on Friday and three on Saturday.
18 Jun 2026
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Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
Two qualifying sessions on both Friday and Saturday return to the schedule for the upcoming 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.As part of NHRA’s celebratory 75th anniversary season, it returns to Pacific Raceways on July…
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Eastern Swing drama spotlighted in June issue of NHRA National Dragster

The June 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from a trio of national events, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
18 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND 06
READ THE ISSUEThe June 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from a trio of national events, is now online in…
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Bristol winners Hagan, Hartford, Herrera join WFO's NHRA Nitro podcast

Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera joined the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast after winning the event in Bristol.
18 Jun 2026
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WFO
 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera joined the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast after winning the event in Bristol.Hagan discusses his Funny Car win for Tony Stewart Racing at the all-new…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
17 Jun 2026
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The Runner-ups: Shawn Langdon and Daniel Wilkerson talk Bristol

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Fuel runner-up Shawn Langdon and Funny Car runner-up Daniel Wilkerson.
17 Jun 2026
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NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes is joined by Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Top Fuel runner-up Shawn Langdon and Funny Car runner-up Daniel Wilkerson. They both have amazing stories to…
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Watch the Maryland and Norwalk Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch a pair of NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv, with Division 1 at Maryland International Raceway and Division 3 at Summit Motorsports Park.
17 Jun 2026
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Division 3
NHRA fans can watch NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Divisions 1 and 3 for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the Division 1 Lucas Oil Series event at Maryland International Raceway…
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Watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion from Beech Bend Raceway for free starting Thursday through Saturday on NHRA.tv.
17 Jun 2026
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion
NHRA fans can watch the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion from Beech Bend Raceway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Beech Bend are Good Vibrations…
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Third wave of NHRA 75th Anniversary commemorative tickets features legends

Set to close out the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season in style for its 75th anniversary campaign, NHRA officials announced the next group of commemorative tickets for the final four races of the regular season.
16 Jun 2026
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Tickets
Set to close out the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season in style for its 75th anniversary campaign, NHRA officials announced the next group of commemorative tickets for the final four races of the regular season.The special…
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More drag racing legends named to NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers list

As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends collaborated to select the Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA’s first 75 years. Here's the third group of 10 to be celebrated.
16 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers
Top 50 Sportsman Racers
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo, Luke Bogacki, Justin Lamb, Gary Stinnett, Jeff Taylor, and Austin Williams, who have combined for 411 NHRA national…
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park

The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend. For 2026, the event has gone back to its roots and further celebrates the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
16 Jun 2026
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National Hot Rod Reunion
The National Hot Rod Reunion returns to historic Beech Bend Raceway Park this weekend.The National Hot Rod Reunion marks the sixth event of the season in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, which celebrates the thrilling action of nostalgia…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a busy event with the conclusion of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto thrown in. Enjoy our video look back at the weekend in Thunder Valley.
16 Jun 2026
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