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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.
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 of last weekend's NHRA Potomac Nationals, not as the…
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.
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…
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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…
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.
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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!
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 rides early-season highs and lows — from Gainesville glory to tough early exits — showcasing his team's capabilities and ability to bounce back.
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Leah Pruett has enjoyed a strong start to her return to the Top Fuel ranks and appears as close as ever to her first win of the 2026 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as the tour heads to South Georgia Motorsports Park for this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals.
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After an eventful weekend in Charlotte, past Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd has carried momentum into the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
After an eventful weekend in Charlotte, past Funny Car world champion J.R. Todd and the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travel to South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) for the facility’s first NHRA national event for this weekend’s NHRA…
Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
The 2026 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway packed a wild weekend's worth of racing into four lanes of fury at the fourth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Enjoy this video review of the event.
The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway was packed with drama and upsets that made the fourth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series one to truly remember. Here’s our five big takeaways.
The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway was packed with drama and upsets that made the fourth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series one to truly remember. Here’s our five big takeaways.FOUR-WIDE TOP FUEL MADNESS…
In a career that’s peppered with a list of accomplishments, this weekend Jeg Coughlin Jr. is adding another milestone to his long résumé. “The Natural,” as he’s often called, will notch his 500th professional NHRA event start.
In a career that’s peppered with a list of accomplishments, this weekend Jeg Coughlin Jr. is adding another milestone to his long résumé. “The Natural,” as he’s often called, will notch his 500th professional NHRA event start.Coughlin’s pro career…
In his long and distinguished career, current NHRA 4-Wide Nationals low qualifier Ron Capps has enjoyed the tuning expertise of hall of famers like Roland Leong, Ed McCulloch, and Rahn Tobler, all of whom guided him to race wins, but it’s his current crew chief, Dean “Guido” Antonelli, who brings the easy smile to his face.
In his long and distinguished career, current NHRA 4-Wide Nationals low qualifier Ron Capps has enjoyed the tuning expertise of hall of famers like Roland Leong, Ed McCulloch, and Rahn Tobler, all of whom guided him to race wins, but it’s his…
The Right Trailers Outlaw Street group isn’t coming in quietly for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Even though the class is set for an exhibition, these no-prep racers aren’t necessarily treating it like one. They know exactly what this moment means with a new stage and a new audience.
The Right Trailers Outlaw Street group isn’t coming in quietly for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway. Even though the class is set for an exhibition, these no-prep racers aren’t necessarily treating it like one. They know exactly what this…
Top Fuel ace Clay Millican has won the U.S. Nationals and the Winternationals, two crown jewels of the NHRA crown, but despite appearing in eight final-round quads, including two of the last four, a victory at the 4-Wide Nationals has continued to elude him.
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