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Coming soon: The definitive list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Racers

NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers will continue with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Racers, and a celebration of more than two dozen of the sport’s greatest Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car racers.
09 Jul 2026
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Top 25
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers will continue with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Racers.Much in the same way as the previously released Top 75 Drivers and Top 50 Sportsman Racers lists, the…
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Deecell After Dark Low Qualifier bonus set for night session in Sonoma

The can’t-miss Friday night session of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge will have added incentive with the Deecell Power Systems After Dark Low Qualifier bonus.
09 Jul 2026
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Deecell
Regarded as one of the most spectacular night sessions on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, the can’t-miss night session on Friday, July 17 at Sonoma Raceway will have added incentive with the Deecell Power Systems After Dark Low…
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For Sportsman racers, Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals promises to be one to remember

Between the racer appreciation dinner, class eliminations, the Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge, enhanced payouts, and NHRA’s 75th Anniversary, the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals is a can’t-miss event.
09 Jul 2026
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Hemi
On Sept. 2-7, nearly 1,000 of NHRA’s best racers will gather at historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. For racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, there is more incentive…
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July issue of National Dragster packed with race coverage, timely features

The July 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
08 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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July
READ THE ISSUEThe July 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster, packed with racing action from five different NHRA series and features, is now…
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Trick-Tools Racing partners with PowerEdge for remainder of season

Trick-Tools Racing has entered into a new partnership with PowerEdge, a brand of Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., for the remainder of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
08 Jul 2026
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Chase Van Sant
Trick-Tools Racing has entered into a new partnership with PowerEdge, a brand of Denso Products and Services Americas, Inc., for the remainder of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.PowerEdge will serve as an associate sponsor on…
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Watch the U.S. 131 and SRCA Dragstrip Lucas Oil Series events for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Divisions 3 (U.S. 131 Motorsports Park) and 5 (SRCA Dragstrip) for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
08 Jul 2026
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D5
NHRA fans can watch NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events from Divisions 3 and 5 for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park are…
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NHRA releases first four dates for 2027; Winternationals set for opener

NHRA officials have announced that the 2027 campaign will feature a nod to its roots, opening with the 67th annual NHRA Winternationals on Feb. 18-21 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and continuing with races in Phoenix, Gainesville, and Charlotte.
08 Jul 2026
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2027
A return to NHRA’s traditional schedule, the start of a season-long celebration honoring one of NHRA’s greatest legends, and four iconic events will make up the opening of the 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.NHRA officials have…
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Maddi Gordon: The interview

There’s little doubt that Maddi Gordon has quickly become the toast of NHRA Drag Racing. "Maddi Mania" is everywhere, and her breakthrough Top Fuel win in Norwalk only lit the afterburner. In this exclusive and candid interview, she talks about her road to the winner’s circle and all of the highs and lows along the way.
07 Jul 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Maddi Gordon
There’s little doubt that Maddi Gordon has quickly become the toast of NHRA Drag Racing. The third-generation racer from Paso Robles, Calif., has quickly been embraced by fans and fellow racers not just for her obvious driving skills but for her…
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Antron Brown on seeing opportunity when the temperature rises

Most of us dread the hottest days on the NHRA tour, but Antron Brown welcomes them.
06 Jul 2026
David Kennedy
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Antron Brown Top Fuel
Speaking with NHRA on FOX's Amanda Busick, four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown explained that AB Motorsports embraces…
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GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout returns to Denso Sonoma Nationals

Eight of the top stars in NHRA’s Pro Stock Motorcycle category are headed west to Sonoma Raceway to compete in the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout on Saturday, July 18, as part of the 38th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
06 Jul 2026
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Callout
Eight of the top stars in NHRA’s Pro Stock Motorcycle category are headed west to Sonoma Raceway to compete in the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout on Saturday, July 18, as part of the 38th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals set to deliver epic weekend

The Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge is one of the marquee events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and this year’s race, July 17-19 at Sonoma Raceway, will again deliver an incredible weekend to Northern California fans.
06 Jul 2026
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Sonoma
The Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge is one of the marquee events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and this year’s race, which takes place July 17-19 at Sonoma Raceway, will again deliver an incredible weekend to the…
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Noonan, Hofmann top winners list at Lebanon Valley Dragway event

Jamie Noonan and Wayne Hofmann took wins in the Top Alcohol classes to lead the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Lebanon Valley Dragway.
04 Jul 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 Lebanon Valley Dragway:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERJamie Noonan, Marion, Ind., 5.333, 269.30  def. Jackie Fricke,…
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Happy 4th of July from NHRA

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Independence Day, NHRA proudly joins the nation in honoring the spirit that has driven our country forward since 1776.
04 Jul 2026
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Happy 4th of July from NHRA
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Independence Day, NHRA proudly joins the nation in honoring the spirit that has driven our country forward since 1776. This year also marks another historic milestone as NHRA celebrates its 75th…
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Meet Larry Wood: The man whose designs launched a million hot rod dreams

There's no underplaying the significance of the 1970 sponsorship deal that brought Mattel Hot Wheels into NHRA Drag Racing as its first major non-automotive sponsor, and for decades, Larry Wood, "Mr. Hot Wheels," was the man whose designs brought our hot rod dreams to life.
03 Jul 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Larry Wood
Sometimes the cosmos align, and people end up being exactly where they’re meant to be. Look at me: Obsessed teenage drag racing fan/pit rat who discovered in high school that he could string together words in pleasing fashion ends up with a lifelong…
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Watch the Division 1 Lebanon Valley Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
02 Jul 2026
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Division 1
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Lebanon Valley Dragway for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are…
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Get a firecracker deal on NHRA race tickets in Fourth of July sale

NHRA race fans can take part in an explosive Fourth of July ticket sale offering 25% off on tickets for upcoming events in Seattle, Indy, Michigan, Rockingham, N.C., and Pomona.
02 Jul 2026
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Ticket sale
NHRA race fans can take part in an explosive Fourth of July ticket sale offering 25% off on tickets for upcoming events in Seattle, Indy, Michigan, Rockingham, and Pomona.The sale will last through the holiday weekend, ending July 5 at 11:59 p.m.…
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Tickets on sale for 75th Anniversary season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Tickets are now on sale for the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, as NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season will come to a thrilling conclusion at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 12-15.
02 Jul 2026
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Pomona
Tickets are now on sale for the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, as NHRA’s 75th anniversary season will come to a thrilling conclusion at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 12-15.World champions will be crowned on the…
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Top Dragster racer Sullivan receives Holley EFI Never Rest Award in Norwalk

Right Trailers Top Dragster racer Chris Sullivan was the recipient of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
01 Jul 2026
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Never rest
Right Trailers Top Dragster racer Chris Sullivan was the recipient of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.Sullivan’s RV and race-car trailer were totaled in a tornado that struck as they were loading up to…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
01 Jul 2026
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Behind the Scenes
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Seven racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Norwalk

The Best Losing Package presented by Holley awards $200 each to the drivers in Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman who make the best mathematical run relative to its index/dial-in and reaction time in a losing effort in round one of eliminations.
01 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Best Package
Sometimes in NHRA Drag Racing, even a great run can fall short of turning on the win light, but in 2026, Holley Performance Brands has taken a little of the sting out of losing.At each NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event, the Best…
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Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month: Phil Unruh

NHRA national event doubles are so rare that it almost guarantees a selection as the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month, so it should be no surprise that Norwalk Super Comp and Super Gas champ Phil Unruh is the choice for June.
01 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month
Sportsman Racer of the Month
NHRA national event doubles are so rare that it almost guarantees a selection as the Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month, so it should be no surprise that Norwalk Super Comp and Super Gas champ Phil Unruh is the choice for June.Unruh is no…
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Rob Flynn and Aaron Stanfield share incredible stories from Norwalk

On this post-Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Carlyle Tools Top Fuel crew chief Rob Flynn joins the show along with Pro Stock winner Aaron Stanfield.
01 Jul 2026
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NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this post-Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Carlyle Tools Top Fuel crew chief Rob Flynn joins the show along with Pro Stock winner Aaron Stanfield. The two share their awesome…
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Midseason review: Battles still raging for regular-season championships

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hit the halfway point last weekend in Norwalk, but that also means only four races remain in the regular season.
30 Jun 2026
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Midseason review
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hit the halfway point last weekend in Norwalk, but that also means only four races remain in the regular season.With the regular-season championship back in 2026 during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary…
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Weekend Rewind 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series hit its midpoint with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, where big moments and big drama ruled the weekend.
30 Jun 2026
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Weekend Rewind 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
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Four riders clinch spots in 2026 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs

As a result of competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, four Pro Stock Motorcycle riders are the first to lock in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
30 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Richard Gadson
As a result of competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, four Pro Stock Motorcycle riders are the first to lock in their positions in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Reigning world…
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Unruh's double victory highlights Norwalk Lucas Oil Series action

Phil Unruh became the 31st driver to win in two classes at a single national event, winning in Super Comp and Super Gas at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, leading a list of 10 Lucas Oil Series winners at Summit Motorsports Park.
29 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Phil Unruh
Phil Unruh became the 31st driver to win in two classes at a single national event, winning in Super Comp and Super Gas at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, leading a list of 10 Lucas Oil Series winners at Summit Motorsports Park.Unruh…
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NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers: The Wrap-up

The list of NHRA’s Top 50 Sportsman Racers is now complete, further cementing the legacies of the great competitors in the NHRA history books. Here's a complete list of every racer who received even one vote and an alternate expert's list to enjoy.
29 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers
Wrap up
The list of NHRA’s Top 50 Sportsman Racers is now complete, further cementing the legacies of the great competitors in the NHRA history books.The challenge of picking just 50 racers from the tens of thousands who have competed over NHRA’s first 75…
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Nearly 150 vehicles fill Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum for June Cars & Coffee

Car enthusiasts from all over SoCal once again transformed the Museum grounds into a celebration of America's diverse automotive culture—and a chance for the automotive community to give back.
29 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum welcomed nearly 150 enthusiast vehicles on Saturday morning as the June Cars & Coffee gathering once again transformed the Museum grounds into a celebration of America's diverse automotive culture—and a…
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Five things we learned in Norwalk

Oh boy, did we learn a lot in Norwalk at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals as the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season officially reached the halfway point. Choosing five was not easy, but here are the ones that stand out.
29 Jun 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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5 things
MADDI-MANIA IS REAL, AND IT’S IN FULL SWINGMaddi-mania officially began when first-year Top Fuel driver Maddi Gordon reached the semifinals in her Pro debut in Gainesville and quickly endured herself to the sold-out crowd with a…
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Dietsch races to first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown win of 2026

Taylor Dietsch won for the first time in 2026 and captured his third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series national event win at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
28 Jun 2026
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Factory Stock
At Summit Motorsports Park second-generation drag racer Taylor Dietsch won for the first time in 2026 and captured his third Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series national event win. Dietsch took out the points leader Jonathan Allegrucci in an all-…
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