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Due to pending weather, Saturday's first Pro qualifying session will now start at 11 a.m. PT; Q4 is slated for 1:30 p.m.

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Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Saturday preview

There is nothing like Halloween in Las Vegas especially when it also includes the Mopar NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Dodge. Today, qualifying continues for the penultimate event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season, and it’s safe to expect the unexpected. That's why you need to check our our Saturday preview for details on all the day's activities.
31 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Vegas
There is nothing like Halloween in Las Vegas especially when it also includes the Mopar NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Dodge. Today, qualifying continues for the penultimate event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season, and it’s safe to…
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Langdon, Beckman, Hartford, Herrera are opening-day leaders in Las Vegas

Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon powered to the top on Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking the provisional No. 1 position to open this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge. Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
30 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon powered to the top on Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking the provisional No. 1 position to open this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge.Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Matt…
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Dodge Direct Connection Charger Grudge Match brings Sixpack showdown to Las Vegas

Four builders brought heavily modified 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Packs and different approaches to extracting performance from Dodge’s turbocharged inline-six at the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge.
30 Oct 2026
David Kennedy
News, Race coverage
Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Match brings Sixpack showdown to Las Vegas
The Dodge Direct Connection Grudge Match began with eight automotive builders, a new muscle-car platform, and plenty of room to experiment. Each started with a 550-horsepower, twin-turbo Dodge Charger Scat Pack, then went to work finding out how…
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Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the opening day of the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge.
30 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Friday
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Taylor wins Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash at Las Vegas Nationals

Reigning NHRA Comp world champion Jeff Taylor won the Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash on Friday of the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals presented by Dodge.
30 Oct 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Jeff Taylor
Reigning NHRA Comp world champion Jeff Taylor won the Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash on Friday of the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals presented by Dodge.Taylor powered his David Nickens-prepared J&A Services A/Econo Dragster to a (-.49) 6…
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The spirit of drag racing is alive in one racer's heartwarming story of perseverance

Hours away from the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and participating in the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series presented by Hoosier, Justin Hamel's racing dream seemed torn away by a highway accident, but the community rallied around him to race in Las Vegas.
30 Oct 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Justin Hamel
Justin Hamel knows challenges. And knows how to overcome them.The Holbrook, Neb., racer, who is in Las Vegas participating in the world championship showdown of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series presented by Hoosier, races with hand…
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One dominator to another: Torrence on 2018 Countdown sweep, Langdon streak

Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon's four-win streak, including the first three races of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, invoked memories of Steve Torrence's 2018 Countdown sweep, and Torrence was right there eagerly watching Langdon's streak.
30 Oct 2026
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Steve Torrence
By Elon Werner, Special to NHRA.comAs Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon and crew chief Brian Husen marched toward the possibility of winning the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship, one storyline quickly picked…
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Friday News and Notes from the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Updated throughout the day.
30 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Friday notes
FUNNY CAR Q1We got three bikes into the first Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying session before it started to rain; two hours and change later, we're back and instead kicking off with Funny Car and Top Fuel, which will be followed by…
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Pre-race notes from the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge

Pre-race news and notes, ahead of the opening day of qualifying at the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
30 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Vegas
Compiled from team reportsThe Top Fuel championship could be decided this weekend, but it’s a bit of a long shot. Shawn Langdon leads teammate Doug Kalitta by 139 points and would need to lead by more than the 191 points available…
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Title hopes apparent for Matt Hagan at Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals

Four-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been a model of consistency through 18 races, and it’s a major reason why he’s the points leader heading into this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge in Las Vegas.
30 Oct 2026
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Matt Hagan
When it comes to consistency in the Funny Car ranks in 2026, nobody has been better than Matt Hagan.The four-time world champion for Tony Stewart Racing has been a model of consistency through 18 races, and it’s a major reason why he’s the points…
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Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Friday preview

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has reached the penultimate round with this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge. It is possible that one or more NHRA Mission Foods Pro titles and several NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Sportsman titles could be decided at this event.
30 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Vegas
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has reached the penultimate round with this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge. It is possible that one or more NHRA Mission Foods Pro titles and several NHRA Lucas Oil Drag…
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Street Legal Dragway joins quickly growing NHRA Member Track Network

Street Legal Dragway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network, as the facility joins the growing Pacific Division (Division 7).
29 Oct 2026
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News
Street Legal
Street Legal Dragway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network, as the facility joins the growing Pacific Division (Division 7).Located in Perris, Calif., Street Legal Dragway is dedicated to bringing racing off the streets and onto the racetrack —…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series set to close out season in Las Vegas

It all comes down to Las Vegas for the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, as the series closes out a thrilling 2026 campaign and crowns a world champion as part of this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
29 Oct 2026
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News
JR Gray
It all comes down to Las Vegas for the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, as the series closes out a thrilling 2026 campaign and crowns a world champion as part of this weekend’s Mopar NHRA Las Vegas…
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Tricky Tipster: Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge

This week's PlayNHRA favorites for the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge are Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, Dallas Glenn, and Richard Gadson in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively.
28 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Tricky Tipster
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship continues this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the home of the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge. The event is the 19th of 20 events this…
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Points leader Dallas Glenn eyes another Vegas win, world title

With his eye on a second consecutive NHRA world title, Pro Stock champion Dallas Glenn enters the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the points lead and with momentum on his side.
28 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Dallas Glenn
With his eye on a second consecutive NHRA world title, Pro Stock champion Dallas Glenn enters the 26th annual Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the points lead and with momentum on his side…
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Deecell Power Systems Comp Clash heads to Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals

The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash is back, and it’s set for this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the specialty race-within-a-race in Competition eliminator grabs a spotlight as part of the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge.
28 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Comp Clash
The Deecell Power Systems NHRA Comp Clash is back, and it’s set for this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as the specialty race-within-a-race in Competition eliminator grabs a spotlight as part of the massive Mopar NHRA Las Vegas…
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NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier world titles on the line in Vegas

After one of the biggest seasons in the history of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series presented by Hoosier, 64 standouts head to Las Vegas with championship hopes and dreams.
28 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Summit
After one of the biggest seasons in the history of the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series presented by Hoosier, 64 standouts head to Las Vegas with championship hopes and dreams, as world titles will be on the line in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman…
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A monster Las Vegas preview and Pro Mod's Justin Bond

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes gives a monster Las Vegas preview and is joined by Pro Mod points leader Justin Bond to talk all things on the grand finale of the season this weekend.
27 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, host Brian Lohnes gives a monster Las Vegas preview through the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories and is then joined by…
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A House of Heroes and Horror: Looking at Pro Mod volatility in Vegas

Las Vegas is home to the most chaotic and erratic NHRA Pro Mod race of any given season, yet it’s the perfect place to wrap it up year after year. Here's a look back at the chaos and calamity of past seasons.
27 Oct 2026
Brian Lohnes, NHRA on FOX announcer
Feature
Pro Mod
Some things in life stand as both bold contradictions and solemn truths. Engines run their best right before they blow up. Parties are typically at their peak right before the local constabulary makes an appearance, and Las Vegas is the most chaotic…
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Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award returns to kick off massive Las Vegas weekend

The Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award is back for Friday’s second qualifying session at the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
27 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Wiens
One of the biggest races of the 2026 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will also feature an extra incentive for the second straight year, as the Ted Wiens Trick or Traction Award is back for Friday’s second qualifying session at…
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Waldeck Real Estate Group to ride with Spencer Hyde in Las Vegas

2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde announced a new primary sponsor, Waldeck Real Estate Group, for the Head Inc. Funny Car for the upcoming Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
27 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Spencer Hyde
2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde announced a new primary sponsor, Waldeck Real Estate Group, for the upcoming Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The new livery will debut during Friday…
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California Hot Rod Reunion wraps up 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series

The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports wrapped up the 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series at Famoso Dragstrip.
26 Oct 2026
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News
CHRR
The 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series came to a close at Famoso Dragstrip with the California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations Motorsports, where Tyler Hester and Nathan Sitko claimed the weekend’s marquee victories in Nostalgia…
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Martin Family Motorsports returns to NHRA competition in Las Vegas and Pomona

Martin Family Motorsports will return to the dragstrip for the first time in nearly three seasons with the debut of its all-new nitro Funny Car in Lucas Oil Series competition. Based in Nuevo, Calif., the team will compete in back-to-back NHRA national events in Las Vegas and Pomona.
26 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Martin
Martin Family Motorsports will return to the dragstrip for the first time in nearly three seasons with the debut of its all-new nitro Funny Car. Based in Nuevo, Calif., the team will compete in back-to-back NHRA national events in Las Vegas and…
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Championship hopes on the line as NHRA rolls into Las Vegas for penultimate event

With only two events remaining in NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, the stakes are high as championship contenders head to the Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where a strong performance is crucial to keeping their world title hopes alive.
26 Oct 2026
Las Vegas
With only two events remaining in NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, the stakes are high as championship contenders head to the 26th annual Mopar NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where a strong…
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NHRA stars joined to support lifesaving B.R.A.K.E.S. teen driver training program

NHRA stars Matt and Angie Smith, Michael Ray, and John Hall joined multitime Top Fuel champion Doug Herbert earlier this month in support of his B.R.A.K.E.S. lifesaving teen driver training program at the inaugural B.R.A.K.E.S. Grand Prix – Race 2 Save Lives Pro-Am Go Kart Challenge in Mooresville, N.C.
26 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Karts
NHRA stars Matt and Angie Smith, Michael Ray, and John Hall joined multitime Top Fuel champion Doug Herbert earlier this month in support of his B.R.A.K.E.S. lifesaving teen driver training program at the inaugural  B.R.A.K.E.S. Grand Prix –…
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Plourd doubles at Rockingham Dragway season-ending doubleheader

Brad Plourd won in Top Dragster at both events as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division was in action with a doubleheader event at Rockingham Dragway. L
25 Oct 2026
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News
D2
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Southeast Division event at Rockingham Dragway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORPeter D`Agnolo, Rochester, N.Y., , E/SMA, 8.310, 143.13  def. Monty Bogan…
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Gadson’s Big Brothers Big Sisters mission makes an impact at Texas Motorplex

Richard Gadson left the Texas NHRA FallNationals with a runner-up finish and though Gadson came up short of the event victory, the weekend delivered a different kind of win through his continued partnership with Big Brothers Big Sister (BBBS).
23 Oct 2026
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News
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Richard Gadson left the Texas NHRA FallNationals with a runner-up finish, a career-best performance and another memorable chapter in a mission that has become one of the most meaningful parts of his championship-winning career.The reigning NHRA Pro…
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Little River Dragway latest track to join growing NHRA Member Track Network

NHRA officials are thrilled to announce another facility has joined the NHRA Member Track Network, welcoming Little River Dragway to the growing South Central Division (Division 4).
23 Oct 2026
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News
Little River
NHRA officials are thrilled to announce another facility has joined the NHRA Member Track Network, welcoming Little River Dragway to the growing South Central Division (Division 4).Located in Holland, Texas, Little River Dragway offers a full racing…
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Epic championship duel set for JBS Equipment Pro Mod Series in Las Vegas

A thrilling season and championship race in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is now down to one race. With all eyes on Las Vegas for the finale, an incredible showdown awaits between an impressive group of standout contenders.
22 Oct 2026
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News
Justin Bond
A thrilling season and championship race in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is now down to one race. With all eyes on Las Vegas for the finale, an incredible showdown awaits between an impressive…
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Sportsman stars shines in victories at Texas NHRA FallNationals

In addition to the thrilling Mission Foods championship battles at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, xxx drivers also collected victories in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Texas Motorplex.
22 Oct 2026
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News
Shawn Cowie
In addition to the thrilling Mission Foods championship battles at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, 10 drivers also collected victories in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Texas Motorplex.With his hopes for another world championship hanging in the…
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