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Matt Smith ruled out for Potomac Nats; Chip Ellis will substitute on Denso Buell

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

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/matt-smith-ruled-out-potomac-nats-chip-ellis-will-substitute-denso-buell

Joseph "Joe" Hrudka, founder of Mr. Gasket, passes away at age 87

Hrudka, the legendary racer, entrepreneur, and performance pioneer best known as the founder of Mr. Gasket, passed away on May 24, 2026.

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/joseph-joe-hrudka-founder-mr-gasket-passes-away-age-87

Watch the Division 5 Tri-State Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

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.

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/watch-division-5-tri-state-lucas-oil-series-event-free-nhratv

NHRA Legends of Drag Racing mobile game now available

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

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/nhra-legends-drag-racing-mobile-game-now-available

VizionOne Hand Cleaner named Official Hand Cleaner of NHRA

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

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/vizionone-hand-cleaner-named-official-hand-cleaner-nhra

NHRA to salute Top 50 Sportsman Racers from NHRA's first 75 years

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

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/nhra-salute-top-50-sportsman-racers-nhra-s-first-75-years

'Nitro Joe' Morrison ready to race at Potomac Nationals

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 Nationa

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/nitro-joe-morrison-ready-race-potomac-nationals

Toronto Motorsports Park hosts NHRA Youth and Education Services program

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 le

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/toronto-motorsports-park-hosts-successful-nhra-youth-and-education-services-program

Paul Lee Racing announces primary partnership with PowerEdge for upcoming events

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 Ch

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/paul-lee-racing-announces-primary-partnership-poweredge-upcoming-events

A Memorial Day tribute from NHRA

This Memorial Day weekend, NHRA honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

https://www.nhra.com/news/2026/memorial-day-tribute-nhra

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