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Final wave of NHRA 75th Anniversary commemorative tickets features top names

NHRA has announced the final group of commemorative tickets, which will be available over the course of the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026.
15 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Commemorative tickets
NHRA has announced the final group of commemorative tickets, which will be available over the course of the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026. The last batch of special commemorative…
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Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School: Ready for the next 40 years

Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School has announced its return to Frank Hawley ownership as it begins an exciting new chapter in its more than 40-year history.
14 Sep 2026
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Frank Hawley
Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School has announced its return to Frank Hawley ownership as it begins an exciting new chapter in its more than 40-year history.Following a brief period of different ownership, the school is once again Frank Hawley-owned.…
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NHRA Countdown to the Championship ready for kickoff in Michigan

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs will open at US 131 Motorsports Park for the first time for the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar on Sept. 18-20.
14 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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US 131
The 2026 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs will see a new element of competition as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to US 131 Motorsports Park for the first time for the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented…
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Tri-State Raceway hosts Division 5 Lucas Oil Series event

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series West Central Division is in action this weekend with an event at Tri-State Raceway. LATEST UPDATE: Friday qualifying
13 Sep 2026
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D5
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Tri-State Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORPat Nahan, Sartell, Minn., '16 Parks, E/DA, 7.413, 169.78  def. Brian…
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Watch the Division 5 NHRA Lucas Oil Series from Tri-State 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.
10 Sep 2026
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D5
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.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Tri-State are …
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Shawn Reed Racing parts ways with Wendland; tabs Elliott as crew chief

Shawn Reed Racing has parted ways with longtime crew chief Rob Wendland. Ryan Elliott has been named interim crew chief and will assume leadership of the team’s NHRA Top Fuel program effective immediately.
10 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ryan Elliott
Shawn Reed Racing has parted ways with longtime crew chief Rob Wendland. Ryan Elliott has been named interim crew chief and will assume leadership of the team’s NHRA Top Fuel program effective immediately.Wendland played an instrumental role in…
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Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools announce multiyear partnership extension

One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever just got longer; Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to extend the primary partnership on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.
09 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mac Tools
One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever just got longer; Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to extend the primary partnership on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.With four wins and his second…
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Hidalgo teams wins Holley Never Rest award at U.S. Nationals

The Hidalgo Racing team won the Holley Never Rest Award at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals after overcomign mechanical issues the previous week.
09 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Never Rest
The Hidalgo Racing team won the Holley Never Rest Award at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.After a string of early bad luck at the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event and JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park where a wounded…
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Cruise Michigan with NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar, and test-drive new Dodge vehicles at US 131 on Sept. 17

Collect limited-edition items at stops across the state, drive 2026 Dodge performance vehicles down the dragstrip, and meet Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett on Thursday, Sept. 17.
08 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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Cruise Michigan with NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar, and test-drive new Dodge vehicles at US 131—September 17th
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is returning to Michigan for the first time in 66 years, and the celebration begins Thursday, Sept. 17, with the Tour de Michigan: To Hell and the Track Tour. Join Us from Wherever You Are…
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Lucas Oil Sportsman stars shine at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
08 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Sean Bellemeur
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.In addition to his 2016 Top…
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Five things we learned in Indy

For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great storylines that it’s hard to digest them all but we’ve managed to narrow the list to five important things that we learned from the “Big Go”.
08 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Five things
For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great…
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Scott Libersher wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at U.S. Nationals

The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the winner’s circle.
08 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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FSS
The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher from Wilmington, Ill., drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the…
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Reigning world champ Gray wins JBS Equipment Pro Mod title at Indy

J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, knocked off Justin Bond to win the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
07 Sep 2026
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Pro Mod
J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, enjoyed one of the biggest moments in his career on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, knocking off Justin Bond…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season.
07 Sep 2026
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. (Countdown-eligible drivers will have the points reset…
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Scott Taylor scores again in Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series Wally at Indy

07 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
66:15
Scott Taylor made history in the final round of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class when he not only became the first-ever class winner at the Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals, but he also became the category’s first repeat winner following his…
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Howey returns to Indy with his eyes on a Top 10 berth

There is a playoff berth on the line for Clayton Howey this weekend as he looks to maintain his spot in the Top 10 in a tough Pro Stock Motorcycle class.
05 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Clayton Howey
After missing a few events earlier this season, Clayton Howey comes to Indy as the No. 10 ranked rider in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and he’s just one point ahead of No. 11 Steve Johnson, so the mission this week is simple; earn enough points…
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Nataas looks to add to previous Indy success story

In addition to her world title in Top Alcohol Dragster, Norwegian native Julie Nataas has a long history with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Nataas is back at Indy this weekend wheeling Del Worsham’s Hedingers Toyota Supra against a stacked field of the world's best Funny Cars.
05 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News, Feature
Julie Nataas
In addition to her world title in Top Alcohol Dragster, Norwegian native Julie Nataas has a long history with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park that includes an impressive double in 2022 where she won the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals and…
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Six racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Indy

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.
05 Sep 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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Outlaw Street's Paige Coughlin looks to add a Wally to extensive family collection

As a third-generation racer in the Coughlin family, Paige Coughlin is practically drag racing royalty with a heritage that includes her grandfather, Jeg Sr., her father, Troy Sr., brother Troy Jr., and her three uncles, all of whom have an extensive history of success in the sport. Paige is currently building her own legacy in the sport, from big money bracket racing, to Super Comp and Super Gas, and now the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Feature
Paige Coughlin
As a third-generation racer in the Coughlin family, Paige Coughlin is practically drag racing royalty with a heritage that includes her grandfather, Jeg Sr., her father, Troy Sr., brother Troy Jr., and her three uncles, all of whom have an extensive…
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First-round pairings set for Sunday's PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout

A pair of two-time U.S. Nationals winners, a pair of old teammates, a pair of dads, and a pair of drivers with multiple cars in their camps are set to compete in Sunday’s PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout after a spirited session of first-round callouts.
05 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Callout
A pair of two-time U.S. Nationals winners, a pair of old teammates, a pair of dads, and a pair of drivers with multiple cars in their camps are set to compete in Sunday’s PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout after a spirited session of first-round…
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Lucas Oil, NHRA celebrate 25-year partnership with multi-year extension

Lucas Oil Products has signed a long-term extension to continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA.”
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Lucas Oil Prooducts
Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA.”This…
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Kalitta Motorsports, DHL, Kalitta Air partner in “Race To End Hunger”

Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping working families, children, and senior citizens facing hunger through the now-familiar six-race program: the Race to End Hunger.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Kalitta
Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping working families, children, and senior citizens facing hunger through the now familiar six-race…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview

After a thrilling round of nighttime qualifying on Friday, action resumes on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park during the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Saturday will also be a full day of action and he's all the info you need in our daily preview.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Indy
The entire drag racing universe descends upon historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious drag race.The 2026 NHRA Mission…
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Comella claims fifth Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge title in six years

Stephen Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge after Pro Stock champion Jason Line fouled in the final round on Friday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
04 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Hemi Challenge
Stephen Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge after Pro Stock champion Jason Line fouled in the final round on Friday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.Line, driving…
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Jake Sanders’ NHRA Top Fuel debut has been a long time coming

04 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Jake sanders
Jack Sanders operates a fabrication business and machine shop that is less than two miles from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and this week he’s fulfilling his dream of racing in Top Fuel at the sport’s biggest event. Sanders purchased the…
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Michael Ray called on to pinch hit for Jianna Evaristo in Pro Stock Motorcycle

Jianna Evaristo, the track speed record holder in Pro Stock Motorcycle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, will not compete this weekend. Instead, veteran rider and crew member Michael Ray will ride her JGH/Scrappers Buell. In this interview, Evaristo and Ray explain what happened.
04 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Jianna
Over the last few seasons as part of Matt Smith’s team, Michael Ray has established himself as a capable tuner, mechanic, and all-around handyman. Ray also happens to be a competitive Pro Stock Motorcycle rider, and that skill will come in handy…
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Blake Alexander goes back to the future beginning at NHRA U.S. Nationals

Multi-event NHRA race winner Blake Alexander is embarking on a new chapter at the NHRA’s most prestigious event, debuting his own Funny Car team at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
04 Sep 2026
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Blake Alexander
Multi-event NHRA race winner Blake Alexander is embarking on a new chapter at the NHRA’s most prestigious event, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Alexander, a four-time NHRA national event winner, will debut his own Funny Car team at…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday preview

The entire drag racing universe descends upon historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious drag race. Professional action kicks off on Friday, Sept. 4, and here's our daily preview to get you started.
04 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Indy
The entire drag racing universe descends upon historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious drag race.The 2026 NHRA Mission…
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Huge field of factory muscle cars prepares for FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown at Indy

The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, September 4-7, will feature one of the largest contingents of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series competitors in the history of the class. Over two dozen Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Mustang Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks fill the entry list for what is shaping up to be a historic race to celebrate NHRA’s 75th anniversary.
03 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jonathan Allegrucci
The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, September 4-7, will feature one of the largest contingents of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series competitors in the history of the class. Over two dozen Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Mustang…
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Thursday News & Notes from the Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, and photos from the second day of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
03 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Indy Class
 CLASS ELIMINATIONSFor NHRA Racers in Super Stock and Stock, today is arguably the most important day of the season as today is the day that Class winners will be crowned at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
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