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Firebird Raceway hosts Division 6 Lucas Oil Series season opener

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division is underway with an event at Firebird Raceway. LATEST UPDATE: Friday qualifying
15 May 2026
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Division 6
The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Don Bevers, Tucson, Ariz., '89 Probe, A/SMA, 7.990 seconds, -0.680 (…
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Kalitta, Beckman, Enders, and Angie Smith lead after day one in Joliet

Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Angie Smith finished the day as the provisional low qualifiers at the Gerber Collision& Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2026
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Race coverage
Jack Beckman
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest run on Friday at Route 66 Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.Jack Beckman (Funny Car),…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday gallery

15 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Krista Baldwin 54
National Dragster's made the rounds at Route 66 Raceway on Friday and captured a ton of great images of the opening day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK. Here's some of their best work.
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Oehler aiming for winning performance at home track

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.
15 May 2026
Kayla Zadel
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Ryan Oehler
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…
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Friday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the first day of professional qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
15 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hartford
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Friday's first Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying round opened with sunny but windy conditions. Wesley Wells was the first one down the track and showed that the crosswinds from the Windy City would affect some…
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Beckman understands when you finish is more important than where you start

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
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Jack Beckman
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…
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Division 4 saddles up for doubleheader Lonestar Nationals weekend in Dallas

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division, is in action for a doubleheader Lonestar Nationals weekend at Texas Motorplex. LATEST UPDATE: Race 1 results
15 May 2026
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Division 4
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Lonestar Nationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '24 dragster, A/ED, 7.092, 148.47  def. Brian…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series heads to Chicago

The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
15 May 2026
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Pro Mod
With the end of its regular season approaching and a wide range of talent evident at every turn, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision…
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Tricky Tipster: Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will return this weekend to historic Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events scheduled this season. This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon in Top Fuel, Ron Capps and Matt Hagan in Funny Car, Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock, and Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
14 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will return this weekend to historic Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events scheduled this season.This week, the PlayNHRA…
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National event coverage, feature stories highlight May issue of National Dragster

The May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
14 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
READ THE ISSUEThe May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern…
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NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar will bring national event racing back to Michigan

The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season as NHRA national event racing returns to Michigan for the first time in 66 years.
14 May 2026
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US 131
The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season. The event is the…
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Justin Ashley likes team’s progress approaching Gerber Route 66 Nationals

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.
14 May 2026
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Juston Ashley
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…
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Watch the Division 4 Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
13 May 2026
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Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are…
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Jordan Vandergriff eyes more Funny Car success at Route 66 Nationals

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.
13 May 2026
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Jordan Vandergriff
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…
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The Insiders talk Chicago; Mendy Fry talks titles, her new doc, and more

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about what we have seen so far this season, and two-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Top Fuel champion Mendy Fry joins to talk about a new documentary of which she is the subject.
13 May 2026
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NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk all things South Georgia Motorsports Park and Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and two-…
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Peak Street Car Shootout rolls into Route 66 NHRA Nationals this weekend

Sick The Magazine headlines Peak Street Car Shootout during Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak weekend.
12 May 2026
David Kennedy
News
PEAK Street Car Shootout
Tom Bailey, Alex Taylor, Bryant Goldstone,…
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Teams of Langdon, Todd, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition

As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
12 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Crew of the Year
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red…
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Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month: Mike Wiblishouser

After two victories and an ultra-rare perfect run in a national event final round, Mike Wiblishouser was honored as the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month.
12 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month
Mike Wilblishouser
Winning two races in a month is almost always enough for any racer to receive consideration for the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month award, but when one of those wins is highlighted with an ultra-rare perfect run, it becomes nearly…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday preview

After a successful event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves north to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events this season. Here's a look at what to expect in our Friday preview.
12 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
After a successful event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves north to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth…
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Krista Baldwin returns to Top Fuel in Chicago with special tribute to “the Greek”

Krista Baldwin will make her return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel competition this weekend at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, bringing with her a heartfelt tribute to one of the sport’s most iconic pioneers — her grandfather, Chris “the Greek” Karamesines.
11 May 2026
News
Krista Baldwin
Krista Baldwin will make her return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel competition this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, bringing with her a…
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NHRA roars into Chicago for Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 14-17.
11 May 2026
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News
Route 66 Nationals
As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May…
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Happy Mother’s Day

Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you.
10 May 2026
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Mother’s Day
Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you for your strength, your sacrifice, and your unwavering…
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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.
07 May 2026
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Ignitor
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…
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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.
07 May 2026
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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.
07 May 2026
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Raul Torres
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…
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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?
07 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
FC Quiz
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…
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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.
07 May 2026
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News
Thunder Road Raceway
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…
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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!
06 May 2026
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Behind the Scenes
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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.
05 May 2026
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 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…
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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.
05 May 2026
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Never Rest
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…
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