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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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Scott Farley's Top Fuel fireworks amazed Friday night crowd in Epping

During the second qualifying session at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, Scott Farley's Top Fuel dragster erupted in a spectacular explosion on the starting line.
05 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Scott Farley's Top Fuel fireworks
Fans packed into the grandstands at New England Dragway expecting to see header flames Friday night at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto. They got them a little earlier than expected. During the second qualifying session,…
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Friday News and Notes from the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Pro Stock rivalry heats up, Tasca momentum builds, Top Fuel battle continues
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Race coverage
 Friday News and Notes from the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
 The battle for the Pro Stock championship remains one of the tightest and most compelling stories in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series as Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn continue their season-long duel atop the standings. The KB Titan…
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Prock back to winner's circle as he, Langdon, and Smith double up in Maryland

Austin Prock won for the first time in 2026 on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd at Maryland International Raceway as he and Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won the NHRA Potomac Nationals after winning Saturday's Mission Challenge event and Greg Anderson collected his 114th win in Pro Stock.
31 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
The wait is over for back-to-back Funny Car world champion Austin Prock, as the standout won for the first time in 2026 on Sunday in front of a huge crowd at Maryland International Raceway, defeating John Force Racing’s Jack Beckman in the final…
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Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS

News, notes, quotes, photos, and more from final eliminations at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
31 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday notes
 TOP FUEL ROUND 1Even though they had a first-round bye, Shawn Langdon and crew chief Brian Husen didn't take it easy, powering to new track records of 3.718 and 338.00 mph. Should Langdon win this weekend, he…
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NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS Sunday preview

The champions of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will be crowned today on another glorious Maryland day, diamond Wallys pressed into eager hands at the second new race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
31 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
MIR
The champions of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will be crowned today on another glorious Maryland day, diamond Wallys pressed into eager hands at the second new race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.While…
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Langdon, Stanfields, Smith double up in Maryland on a wild sold-out Saturday

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won the Mission Challenge and were the low qualifiers in their class at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. Austin Prock won the Funny Car Mission Challenge and Aaron Stanfield Pro Stock honors while Jack Beckman and Greg Stanfield were the respective No. 1 qualifiers in those classes
30 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Shawn Langdon
After a rocky start to the season, reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock earned his first victory of the year when he won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Maryland International Raceway. With momentum on his side, he is…
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Saturday News and Notes from the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS

News, notes, quotes, photos, and more from the second day of qualifying at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
30 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Saturday notes
 With Maryland International Raceway being new to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, a lot of folks are asking questions like "Didn't that used to be called Budds Creek? But now you say the race is in Mechanicsville?" and "How far is…
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NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS Saturday preview

Day two of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will set the fields for final eliminations Sunday at Maryland International Raceway after the final two sessions of qualifying.
30 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
NHRA Potomac Nationals
Day two of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will set the fields for final eliminations Sunday at Maryland International Raceway after the final two sessions of qualifying.With two rounds already under their safety belts Friday…
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Langdon, Pedregon, Anderson, Smith top opening day fields in Maryland

Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run on Friday in NHRA’s debut at Maryland International Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
29 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Coming off back-to-back Top Fuel wins, points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run on Friday in NHRA’s debut at Maryland International Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by…
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Friday News and Notes from the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS

News, notes, quotes, photos, and more from the opening day of qualifying at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals.
29 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Notes
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Welcome to a new track on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and the first of three straight weekends of racing on what is an unofficial Eastern Swing through Maryland, New Hampshire, and Tennessee.…
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NHRA Potomac Nationals Friday preview

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off a mini Eastern Swing this weekend with its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS followed the next two weekends with events in Epping, N.H., and Bristol, Tenn.
29 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
MIR
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off a mini Eastern Swing this weekend with its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS followed the next two weekends with events in Epping,…
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Langdon, Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield and Matt Smith score big at Route 66

Shawn Langdon, Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith earn pro wins at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, the sixth of 20 events in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
17 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon rolled to his second straight victory, defeating four-time world champion Antron Brown in the final round on Sunday to close out the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by…
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Sunday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEFollowing a lively pre-race ceremony including the Seal Master track walk, NHRA pros got down to business at Route 66 Raceway and it didn’t take long for the fans to get a great show as Antron Brown edged local…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

After two days of qualifying with some unexpected results, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. Here's a look at what to expect in our Sunday preview.
16 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
After two days of qualifying with some unexpected results, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.It was not surprising to see…
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Chicago Mission 2Fast2Tasty titles go to Langdon, DeJoria, Enders, and Herrera

Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera claimed wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Nationals on Saturday.
16 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
Top Fuel points leader – and the sport’s fastest driver – Shawn Langdon picked up his first victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge this season on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway, knocking off Justin Ashley in the final round of the bonus event…
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Saturday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
16 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
TOP FUEL MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1/Q3The conditions on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway are far different from Friday. First off, there was a significant amount of rain overnight and the temperature and humidity are both on the rise…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s cooler Chicago conditions set the stage for the two qualifying sessions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, and as many drivers have shared, this race usually presents one of two racing conditions.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Friday’s cooler Chicago conditions set the stage for the two qualifying sessions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, and as many drivers have shared, this race usually presents one of two racing conditions.…
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Kalitta, Beckman, Enders, and Angie Smith lead after day one in Joliet

Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Angie Smith finished the day as the provisional low qualifiers at the Gerber Collision& Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Jack Beckman
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest run on Friday at Route 66 Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.Jack Beckman (Funny Car),…
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Friday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the first day of professional qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
15 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hartford
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Friday's first Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying round opened with sunny but windy conditions. Wesley Wells was the first one down the track and showed that the crosswinds from the Windy City would affect some…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday preview

After a successful event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves north to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events this season. Here's a look at what to expect in our Friday preview.
12 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
After a successful event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves north to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth…
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Friday News and Notes from the NHRA Southern Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
01 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Race coverage
Green
This weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series makes a long-awaited return to the State of Georgia with the return of the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Ga. The event, the fifth of the 2026 season,…
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Kalitta, Capps, Hartford, Herrera claim four-wide victories in Charlotte

Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta shattered the track speed record in the final round en route to the win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the fourth of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
26 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Winners
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta shattered the track speed record in the final round en route to the win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, beating a loaded final quad of Shawn Langdon, Tony Stewart, and Leah Pruett at the 16th annual NHRA 4-…
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Sunday News and Notes from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
26 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday notes
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEAn early-evening rainshower last night poured wet stuff on the zMAX dragstrip, but it looks great this morning — "Plenty of bite out there," was Antron Brown consultant John Medlen's assessment — and the…
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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Sunday preview

Final eliminations for the season’s only four-wide event kick off today at zMAX Dragway after two furious days of qualifying with 75th Anniversary diamond Wallys waiting for those who can survive the three rounds.
26 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
4 wide
Final eliminations for the season’s only four-wide event kick off today at zMAX Dragway after two furious days of qualifying with 75th Anniversary diamond Wallys waiting for those who can survive the three rounds.Top Fuel low qualifier Shawn Langdon…
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Millican, Vandergriff, Anderson, Herrera take Charlotte Mission Challenge wins

Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also picked up Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories
25 Apr 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Clay Millican
Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time in 2026 on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, picking up the victory in the bonus race on a holeshot as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Jordan Vandergriff (…
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