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SATURDAY SCHEDULE CHANGE

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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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
21 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Watch the Division 2 Lucas Oil Series race from Rockingham for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans and racers can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Rockingham Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv
21 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 2
NHRA fans and racers can watch the Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Rockingham Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Rockingham are…
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NHRA brings 2026 SEMA Show to the world with streaming interviews all week

Visit NHRA in Central Hall, booth 22,331, or watch interviews from the NHRA on FOX Stage on NHRA.com and NHRA’s YouTube channel.
21 Oct 2026
David Kennedy
News
NHRA brings 2026 SEMA Show to the world with streaming interviews all week
NHRA.com is bringing fans and hot rodders to the epicenter of the 2026 SEMA Show floor with streaming coverage from the NHRA on FOX Stage throughout the show, Nov. 3–6, 2026  at the Las Vegas Convention Center.Located in booth 22331 in…
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NHRA Mission Foods Awards Ceremony returns to Pechanga Resort Casino

Following a captivating 75th anniversary season, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to cap off a milestone campaign with the NHRA Awards Ceremony, which is again set for Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country.
21 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Awards Ceremony
Following a captivating 75th anniversary season, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to cap off a milestone campaign with the NHRA Awards Ceremony, which is again set for Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California…
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Cordova Dragway joins NHRA's Division 5, adds two events for 2027 season

Historic Cordova Dragway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the West Central Division (Division 5).
20 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Cordova
Historic Cordova Dragway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the West Central Division (Division 5).The legendary facility will also host two NHRA events in 2027, expanding the racing opportunities for Sportsman competitors in the…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Countdown to the Championship moved into its second half with a drama-filled showdown at the Texas NHRA FallNationals, a weekend filled with upsets and points shakeups. Enjoy our video review,
20 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Frantic weekend in Dallas rewards Owens family with Holley Never Rest award

Super Street racer Lyle Owens and his team were named the recipients of the Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
20 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Never Rest
Super Street racer Lyle Owens and his team were named the recipients of the Holley Never Rest award at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.“We had quite the week at the Motorplex, between two race cars, multiple motor swaps, mechanical issues, and late…
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Firebird Raceway honors Eggers with DUI Awareness Outreach at Halloween Classic

Firebird Raceway welcomed the Treasure Valley DUI Task Force to its annual Halloween Classic for a special community outreach effort honoring longtime track official Joel Eggers while raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.
20 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Firebird
Firebird Raceway welcomed the Treasure Valley DUI Task Force to its annual Halloween Classic for a special community outreach effort honoring longtime track official Joel Eggers while raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.Eggers,…
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J.R. Todd and Matt Smith tell tales of Texas triumph

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Texas NHRA FallNationals winners J.R. Todd and Matt Smith join the show to talk about victory when the pressure is on, breaking back into the championship discussion in their respective categories, and their race experiences at Texas Motorplex.
20 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Texas NHRA FallNationals winners J.R. Todd and Matt Smith join the show to talk about victory when the pressure is on, breaking back into the championship discussion in their…
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NHRA Breakfast at 2026 SEMA Show focuses on epic Funny Car championship battle

The NHRA Breakfast returns to the 2026 SEMA Show, with the epic 2026 Funny Car championship showdown set to highlight the event, which will take place Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Westgate Las Vegas Ballrooms A and B.
20 Oct 2026
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SEMA Breakfast
The NHRA Breakfast returns to the 2026 SEMA Show, with the epic 2026 Funny Car championship showdown set to highlight the event, which will take place Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Westgate Las Vegas Ballrooms A and B.Funny Car stars Matt Hagan, Ron…
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Aaron Stanfield completes Top Fuel licensing runs at Texas Motorplex test

Elite Motorsports’ Aaron Stanfield added another accomplishment to his racing résumé Monday, completing his Top Fuel licensing runs at Texas Motorplex following the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
19 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Aaron Stanfield
Elite Motorsports’ Aaron Stanfield added another accomplishment to his racing résumé Monday, completing his Top Fuel licensing runs at Texas Motorplex following the Texas NHRA FallNationals.As part of the alliance between Elite Motorsports and Tony…
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Five Things We Learned at the Texas NHRA FallNationals

The Texas NHRA FallNationals wrapped up the annual Stampede of Speed with a stampede of interesting developments that kept the Texas fans on their feet. Here's our five big takeaways.
19 Oct 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things
The Texas NHRA FallNationals wrapped up the annual Stampede of Speed with a stampede of interesting developments that kept the Texas fans on their feet. Here's our five big takeaways.MOTORPLEX DELIVERS AGAINEver since it opened in…
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Pawuk closes Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown season with victory in Dallas

Reigning two-time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk closed out the 2026 season with a victory at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals outrunning Lee Hartman in the final round.
18 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mark Pawuk
Reigning two-time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown world champion Mark Pawuk closed out the 2026 season with a victory at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals outrunning Lee Hartman in the final round. In a close race, Pawuk’s winning time of 7.522 seconds…
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Brown, Todd, Glenn, Smith collect huge Texas NHRA FallNationals victories

Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown picked up his second win of the season at the Texas NHRA FallNationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the 18th of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
18 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown picked up his second win of the season on Sunday at Texas Motorplex, defeating standout rookie Maddi Gordon in the final round of the Texas NHRA FallNationals.J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, the 18th event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the fourth in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
18 Oct 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, the 17th event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the fourth in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Official points will be posted…
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Outlaw Street winner Carson Baker

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
111:43
Carson Baker wrapped up the first season of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class with a dominating win in Dallas. Baker closed the deal with a 3.666 to 3.662 holeshot win over Clay Cole.
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Dragster winner Crystal Peterson-Martinez

18 Oct 2026
78:57
Crystal Peterson-Martinez won the Right Trailers Top Dragster final with a 6.111 run on her 6.10 dial. Dylan Hough matched her stride-for-stride downtrack but broke out with a 6.163 on a 6.17 dial.
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Sportsman winner Chanse Bullock

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
100:59
Chanse Bullock put together a winning package in the Right Trailers Top Sportsman final, pairing a .013 reaction time with a 6.526 pass on his 6.50 dial. Jim Thorp gave it a shot with a 6.218 run on a 6.19 dial, but his late light left him with too…
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Street winner Ross Ragland

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
92:18
Ross Ragland used a stellar .010 reaction time and a 10.913 run on the 10.90 index to race to the Super Street victory. Cary Huber posted a 10.932 pass, but Ragland's quick leave gave him all the cushion he needed to take the trophy.
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Gas winner Kyle Pawuk

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
96:58
Kyle Pawuk, son of veteran racer Mark Pawuk, left first and never surrendered the advantage, combining a .008 reaction time with a 9.920 run to capture his first career win in Super Gas. Jeremy Demers ran a respectable 9.929 but couldn't make up for…
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Comp winner Kyle Secrest

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
93:53
It doesn't get much tighter than the Super Comp final. Kyle Secrest and Tom Stalba both dipped under the 8.90 index, but Secrest's razor-sharp .002 reaction time and 8.895 pass earned the nod over Stalba's .007-initiated 8.891 effort in a thrilling…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Texas Motorplex on Sunday of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Stock winner Chris Knudsen

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
93:35
Chris Knudsen laid down a killer .001 reaction time and never looked back, driving to the Stock victory with a 10.226 run on his 10.19 dial. Paul Stalba was closer to his number with a 10.205 pass on a 10.21 dial, but Knudsen's huge advantage at the…
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Super Stock winner Jeremy Duncan

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
85:32
Jeremy Duncan was deadly at the tree, firing off a near-perfect .001 reaction time and racing to a 9.213 run on his 9.21 index to score the Super Stock crown. Larry Hodge gave chase with a solid 9.717 on his 9.74 index, but Duncan's lightning-quick…
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Comp winner Christopher Benham

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
179:41
In a classic Comp Eliminator showdown, Christopher Benham got the jump with a stout .030 light and charged to a 7.426-second run on the D/DA 8.01 index to pocket the win. Monty Bogan was right there with an 8.447 pass on the 8.86 D/SM index.
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Shane Westerfield

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
171:18
Shane Westerfield captured the Top Alcohol Funny Car crown in a battle of past world champions with Doug Gordon. Gordon seemed to have the race well in hand until his Camaro broke the blower belt at 1,000 feet, allowing Westerfield to slip by for…
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2026 Texas NHRA FallNationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Shawn Cowie

18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
116:33
With his hopes for another world championship hanging in the balance, Shawn Cowie collected the win in Top Alcohol Dragster, securing the win when Alan Bradshaw and team could not get their mount to fire in the final.
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Sunday News and Notes from the Texas NHRA FallNationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.
18 Oct 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunda ynotes
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Leah Pruett, the last driver to beat Shawn Langdon in eliminations (Brainerd, round two), had low e.t. of the round with a 3.684 to beat Billy Torrence as she looks to add a 14th career Wally before…
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Texas NHRA FallNationals Sunday preview

Championship Sunday at the Texas Motorplex marks the close of the Stampede of Speed with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
18 Oct 2026
News
Dallas
Championship Sunday at the Texas Motorplex marks the close of the Stampede of Speed with the Texas NHRA FallNationals.Cooler conditions throughout the weekend brought down national records and produced the quickest Pro Stock field in history, but as…
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Division 4, Central Region win JEGS Allstars team championships in Dallas

The JEGS Allstars, the annual inter-division shootout of the best of NHRA’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, was a war again as part of the Texas NHRA FallNationals with Division 4 and the Central Region winning the team titles.
17 Oct 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
JEGS
The JEGS Allstars, the annual inter-division shootout of the best of NHRA’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, was a war again as part of the Texas NHRA FallNationals with Division 4 and the Central Region winning the team titles.The Regional battle…
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