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Friday Pro qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will now start at 1 p.m. ET [Full Friday schedule]

Earlier start for Friday qualifying at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start on Friday for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
11 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Thunder Valley Nationals
Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start on Friday for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.The revised schedule moves NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
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Watch the JDRL Western Conference Finals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals from Texas Motorplex for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.
11 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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JDRL
NHRA fans can watch the NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals from Texas Motorplex for free starting Friday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are Right…
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Watch the RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the RAD Torque Systems NHRA Canadian SPORTSnationals from Mission Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
10 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Sports-tv
NHRA fans can watch the RAD Torque Systems NHRA Canadian SPORTSnationals from Mission Raceway Park for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Mission are RAD…
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NHRA, VizionOne Hand Cleaner spotlight nitro crewmembers with “Grunt of the Race” award

To recognize the often-overlooked crewmembers who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner have announced the "Grunt of the Race" award program.
10 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Grunt of the Year
NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars depend on the people who dive beneath 12,000-horsepower machines moments after a pass to prepare them for the next run.To recognize those often-overlooked crewmembers, NHRA and VizionOne Hand Cleaner, the…
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Tricky Tipster: Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

This week at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at historic Bristol Dragway, the PlayNHRA Favorites include teammates Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel, Ron Capps and Matt Hagan in Funny Car, Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock, and Angie Smith and Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
10 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit historic Bristol Dragway this weekend for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the ninth of 20 events scheduled this season.This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include teammates Shawn…
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Dallas Glenn, Angie Smith join WFO Radio to preview upcoming Bristol event

Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to talk about their recent successes.
10 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
 Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Glenn recaps his NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Pro Stock win. Glenn, who was "Double O" in the final round, gives the details of…
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NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers list welcomes 10 more quarter-mile legends

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. Group 1 was announced June 2; here's the second group of 10 deserving racers.
09 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
NHRA's Top 50 Sportsman Racers
Top 50 Sportsman Racers
As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, an elite panel of Sportsman racing legends — Dan Fletcher, David Rampy, Peter Biondo, Luke Bogacki, Justin Lamb, Gary Stinnett, Jeff Taylor, and Austin Williams, who have combined for 411 NHRA national…
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Action-packed Friday night to open Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Friday night qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway will also see the final rounds in Top Fuel and Funny Car of last weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto completed under the lights.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Bristol
Friday night in Thunder Valley has always been a huge highlight of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. But there will be even more excitement — and a lot more on the line — when nitro at night comes alive in a major way this Friday at…
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The Insiders dig into the Eastern Swing, preview NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

On this rollicking episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about the first two races of the NHRA three-race Eastern Swing.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this rollicking episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about the first two races of the NHRA three-race Eastern Swing, how they have gone, the stories they have…
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Aaron Stanfield added to Pro Mod class for remainder of 2026 season

Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing Inc. have announced a driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry, confirming that Aaron Stanfield will take over the driver's seat for the remainder of the 2026 season in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Aaron Stanfield
Elite Motorsports and Modern Racing Inc. have announced a permanent driver change for the ProFlow Pumping Solutions/Modern Racing/Elite Motorsports Pro Modified entry, confirming that Aaron Stanfield will take over the driver's seat for the…
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Ron Capps to be inducted into Legends of Thunder Valley in Bristol

Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.
09 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame.Capps, 60, will be officially inducted into the…
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Dow family accepts Holley Never Rest award at NHRA New England Nationals

The Dow family was the recipient of the Holley Never Rest award at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
08 Jun 2026
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Never Rest
The Dow family was the recipient of the Holley Never Rest award at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.Following the loss of family matriarch Jaime just days before the event, her husband, Dana, and daughter Addison, a Jr. Drag…
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Eight racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Epping

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.
08 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
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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Joey Gladstone set to replace Matt Smith for Bristol Pro Stock Motorcycle event

Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle national event winner Joey Gladstone will race Matt Smith’s Denso Buell at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn.
08 Jun 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Joey Gladstone
While he continues to recover from recent medical procedures, including gallbladder surgery, six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith has named Joey Gladstone as his replacement rider. Gladstone, who won three Pro Stock…
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Oakes' near double highlights Lucas Oil Series at NHRA New England Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, eight winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at New England Dragway, including Shane Oakes, who won in Super Stock and runner-upped in Stock.
08 Jun 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Oakes
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, eight winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at New England Dragway.Joe Carnasciale successfully defended his…
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Five things we learned at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Packed grandstands, world-class performances, dramatic storylines, and enough horsepower to shake the granite beneath New Hampshire.
08 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Feature
Five things we learned at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
The connection between NHRA and New England stretches back farther than many realize. In NHRA's earliest years, the organization listed an East Coast office in New England, linking Southern California hot-rodding culture with Yankee ingenuity from…
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Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn wins NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

The Top Fuel and Funny Car finals moved to Friday in Bristol due to inclement weather.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Pro Stock's Dallas Glenn wins NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
Pro Stock points leader Dallas Glenn picked up his third win of the season on Sunday at New England Dragway, defeating Matt Hartford in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. The final rounds in both Top Fuel…
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Weather delay pushes 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Top Fuel and Funny Car finals to Bristol

Rain postpones Funny Car and Top Fuel finals at the NHRA New England Nationals; Final rounds to be completed during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, June 12-14, 2026.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
News
Weather delay pushes 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Nitro Finals to Bristol
Persistent rain at New England Dragway has delayed the completion of the 2026 NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.As a result, the Funny Car and Top Fuel final rounds will not be completed in Epping and will instead be contested during…
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NHRA New England Nationals Sunday photo gallery: Speed, emotion, and victory in Epping

Race-winning aspirations, emotional victories, and packed grandstands come together in a collection of images that showcase the people, machines, and moments that defined Sunday eliminations at New England Dragway.
07 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock with Bob Tasca III 50
Relive the sights, sounds, and defining moments of race day at the 13th running of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto through the lens of NHRA National Dragster photographer Marc Gewertz. From first-round drama to winner's circle…
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Sunday News & Notes: It's Race Day at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

At New England Dragway, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series enters eliminations with momentum, rivalries, and speed at every turn.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Sunday News & Notes: It's Race Day at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
Top Fuel Round 1: Favorites Advance, Upsets Loom as Epping Delivers Early DramaThe opening round of Top Fuel eliminations at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto featured a mix of dominant performances, tire-smoking struggles, and a…
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Sunday pre-race ceremonies set the stage in New England

Historic ground, championship stakes, and perfect conditions greet fans as eliminations begin
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
 Sunday pre-race ceremonies set the stage in New England
  Beneath bright skies and comfortable New England temperatures, race day has arrived at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. The grandstands continue to fill as fans stream through the gates of New England Dragway,…
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Sunday preview

Speed. History. Freedom. It's Race Day, and the New England Dragway is ready to host a day of competition for the record books.
07 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
News
NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Sunday preview
On Sunday at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrives at a unique intersection of American culture.We race at a track renowned for speed. We compete in a region steeped in history. And…
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NHRA New England Nationals Saturday photo gallery

Check out the pits, the racers, and the staging lanes at the 13th running of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
06 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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The 2026 NHRA New England Nationals roared into Saturday under dramatic skies in Epping, New Hampshire—and the action only got bigger, louder, and quicker. As traffic streamed into New England Dragway and the grandstands continued to swell, the…
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NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Top Fuel eliminations will now begin at 10:30 a.m. ET at New England Dragway, followed by Funny Car and Pro Stock competition.
06 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
NHRA announces earlier start for Sunday eliminations at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
NHRA announced an earlier start for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Sunday race day at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway. The first round of eliminations is now set for 10:30 a.m. ET, starting…
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Vandergriff, Kalitta, Anderson power to Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge wins at sold-out New England Dragway

Vandergriff, Langdon and Anderson claim No. 1 spots at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
06 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Vandergriff, Kalitta & Anderson power to Mission
Funny Car newcomer Jordan Vandergriff earned his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday at New England Dragway and also won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in the process, rolling to a spectacular Saturday for John Force Racing in front of a…
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Sold out crowd on Saturday at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

It marked the second straight sellout on Saturday during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
06 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Epping
NHRA officials announced a sellout at New England Dragway on Saturday for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. It marked the second straight sellout on Saturday during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, following…
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Saturday News and Notes from the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Saturday at New England Dragway brings a full day of high-stakes action as the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series battle through the final two qualifying sessions and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge.
06 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Race coverage
Saturday News and Notes
As traffic continued streaming through the gates and the grandstands steadily swelled at New England Dragway , Saturday's qualifying sessions at the NHRA New England Nationals roared to life with Top Fuel leading the way. News & Notes: Top…
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NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Saturday preview

The hunt is on as qualifying resumes at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
06 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
News
NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto returns as America celebrates 250 years of freedom
 If Friday night was about perfection, today is about pursuit.Under ideal New England conditions yesterday, fans at New England Dragway were treated to one of the most spectacular qualifying sessions of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
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Langdon, DeJoria, Anderson claw to top of qualifying at NHRA New England Nationals

Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, and Greg Anderson claim Friday-night No. 1 Clawifier awards presented by NAPA and set the pace under the lights at New England Dragway.
05 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Langdon, DeJoria & Anderson claw to top of qualifying at NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon continued his torrid pace under the lights on Friday at New England Dragway, rolling to the provisional No. 1 qualifier position – and claiming the No. 1 Clawifier Award presented by NAPA – at the NHRA New…
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NHRA New England Nationals Friday photo gallery

Check out the pits, the racers, and the staging lanes at the 13th running of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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The 2026 NHRA New England Nationals kicked off under dramatic skies in Epping, New Hampshire—and Friday didn’t disappoint. From vintage muscle to modern Pro Stock power, the pits were alive with the rumble of engines and the buzz of East Coast race…
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