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The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway was postponed due to rain. Additional details regarding the completion of the event will be shared as they become available.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Patrick Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Parks, E/DA, 7.371…
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run on Friday in NHRA’s debut at Maryland International Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
Coming off back-to-back Top Fuel wins, points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run on Friday in NHRA’s debut at Maryland International Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by…
The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Maryland International Raceway for the opening day of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
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…
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Welcome to a new track on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and the first of three straight weekends of racing on what is an unofficial Eastern Swing through Maryland, New Hampshire, and Tennessee.…
Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Matt Smith won't compete at this weekend's NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS after being hospitalized for gallstones. Veteran Chip Ellis will ride Smith's Denso bike this weekend.
Matt Smith made it clear early this season that his main goal for 2026 is to win an unprecedented seventh Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, so he’s not going to let something like a trip to the emergency room get in his way.Smith will not…
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.
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.It makes for a new challenge, but with…
The 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway will air on FOX adjacent to a FOX football broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 4, highlighting an exciting NHRA on FOX schedule for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.
The 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway will air on FOX adjacent to a FOX football broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 4, highlighting an exciting NHRA on FOX schedule for NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.The FOX…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off a mini Eastern Swing this weekend with its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS followed the next two weekends with events in Epping, N.H., and Bristol, Tenn.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off a mini Eastern Swing this weekend with its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS followed the next two weekends with events in Epping,…
[Photo courtesy of the Quarter Mile Foundation]Born Nov. 29, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, Hrudka was a lifelong hot rodder whose passion for racing and innovation helped shape the modern performance aftermarket industry.Long before Mr. Gasket became…
NHRA fans can watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Tri-State Raceway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are …
NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and Trailmark Games, announced the release of the NHRA Legends of Drag Racing mobile game, which is available now and for free on iOS and Android.
NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and Trailmark Games announced the release of the NHRA Legends of Drag Racing mobile game, which is available now and for free on iOS and Android.Built on 75 years of NHRA’s illustrious drag…
VizionOne Hand Cleaner has been named the Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA, launching a multiyear partnership focused on the mechanics, crewmembers, and racers whose hands help power one of the most demanding forms of motorsports.
VizionOne Hand Cleaner has been named the Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA, launching a multiyear partnership focused on the mechanics, crewmembers, and racers whose hands help power one of the most demanding forms of motorsports.Owned by veteran racer…
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the second of four new venues this weekend as Maryland Int’l Raceway is set to host the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, the seventh of 20 events scheduled this season. Here is a look at the favorites and the long shots this week.
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the second of four new venues this weekend as Maryland International Raceway is set to host the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, the seventh of 20 events scheduled this season.This…
The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS marks the second of four new events on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and four-time Top Fuel world champ Antron Brown is ready to take on a new track this weekend at Maryland International Raceway.
The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS marks the second of four new events on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and Top Fuel veteran and four-time world champ Antron Brown is ready to take on a new track this…
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends has collaborated to select the Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA’s first 75 years, which will be revealed over the coming weeks.
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends has collaborated to select the Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA’s first 75 years.The “Great Eight” Sportsman titans — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo…
Veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro Joe" Morrison will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
This weekend, veteran Top Fuel and Funny Car driver “Nitro Joe" Morrison will make his 2026 NHRA national event debut racing the Herzhauser Racing Funny Car at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. This will be the third time this…
Toronto Motorsports Park hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program recently, welcoming 675 area high school students to spend the day and learn about opportunities in trades, racing, and life.
Toronto Motorsports Park hosted a spectacularly successful NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program recently, welcoming 675 area high school students to spend the day and learn about opportunities in trades, racing, and life.Thanks to the…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his first 2026 race at his home track in Chicago.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his…
Paul Lee will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS with PowerEdge as the primary sponsor partner on the Paul Lee Racing Dodge Charger.
Paul Lee will return to Funny Car competition at the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS with PowerEdge as the primary sponsor partner on the Paul Lee Racing Dodge Charger.PowerEdge branding will be displayed on Lee’s Nitro Funny Car…
This Memorial Day weekend, NHRA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to freedom inspire everything we do, on and off the track.We pause to…
The history of drag racing is so well preserved in the amazing and timeless photographs captured over the decades, providing a scrapbook of the life and times of our sport.
22 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Revealing to you that I love old drag racing photos is probably on par with my telling you that I need oxygen to live. You probably already guessed this.The wonderful thing about the internet — whether you’re scrolling past what your Facebook “…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Matt Smith and Chad Green join the show to talk about how they navigated the track, the wind, and the competition to victory at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Chicago winners Matt Smith and Chad Green join the show to talk about how they navigated the track, the wind, and the competition to victory at the Gerber Collision &…
Fans attending next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway can take part in a driver meet and greet featuring a huge lineup of NHRA stars, Thursday, May 28, at The Barns at New Market in Mechanicsville, Md.
To celebrate NHRA’s thrilling debut at Maryland International Raceway for next weekend’s inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, Visit St. Mary’s MD, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, and NHRA have partnered…
Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip defeated WCYB TV’s Heather Williams to win the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge, while Clay Millican christens the new Bristol Dragway track surface.
Matt Wilson of Team Super Grip kept the company’s final-round streak alive on May 20 as the tire executive raced to victory in the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge at historic Bristol Dragway.Meanwhile, before racing began, NHRA Top Fuel…
NHRA fans can get a 15% discount on tickets to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Memorial Day weekend sale, May 22-May 25.
NHRA fans can get a 15% discount on tickets to select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events in our Memorial Day weekend sale, May 22-May 25.NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGSMaryland International Raceway, May…
The only automaker CEO ever to warm up a Top Fuel dragster just launched a three-truck performance assault — 395-, 470-, and 777-horsepower Ram trucks — and brought in Tony Stewart to help make the exclamation.
Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge takes place Oct. 29-Nov. 1.
Mopar and Dodge have been named the title and powered by sponsors of the annual fall race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The event again serves as the penultimate event of the 20-race season during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign. The…
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.
JEGS has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS takes place May 29-31.
JEGS, a DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, has been named the presenting sponsor for the first-ever event at Maryland International Raceway (MIR) in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…