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From the fragility of success, to unshakable resilience, to a whole new surface of speed—Thunder Valley delivered reminders that preparation, enthusiasm, and perseverance still decide who leaves with the Wally.
Every race weekend tells a story, but the best ones teach a lesson. The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered plenty of horsepower, dramatic moments, and memorable winners, yet beneath the elapsed times and scoreboards were deeper…
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.
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…
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Bristol Dragway.
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, five winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at Bristol Dragway.A pair of Division 4 racers met to decide the …
For the third race in a row, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the winner’s circle, this time at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.
For the third race in a row, Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the winner’s circle, this time at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.Allegrucci raced a tough contingent of…
On a wild day at Bristol Dragway, Jason Collins picked up his second win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round to close out the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
On a wild day at Bristol Dragway, Jason Collins picked up his second win in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday, defeating Mike Stavrinos in the final round to close out the Super Grip NHRA…
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the ninth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the ninth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
Canada’s Gerard Milette turned in a great performance in the final of Right Trailers Top Sportsman with a .001 light and a 7.204 on his 7.15 dial to stop Jeff Brooks, who broke out by eight-thousandths.
Lauren Freer won her ninth NHRA National event Wally and her second this season by taking down the Super Gas title. Rob Stigall left first but broke out, allowing Freer to win with a safe 9.948.
After numerous late-round finishes, Chris Childress sealed the deal for his first national event title in Super Comp with a great run that included a .008 light and an 8.866 after world champ Colby Fuller fouled.
Michael Brand has attended four events this season, and he’s been to the final round of three of them after winning the Stock title in Bristol. Brand scored his second straight national event win after Doug Lambeck fouled by a thousandth of a second.
A pair of Division 4 racers met to decide the Super Stock final with Jacob Delaune claiming his first career victory by beating Hayden Trumble. Delaune left first and drove to a 9.824 on his 9.80 dial for the win.
Antron Brown gets first Thunder Valley victory, Matt Hagan wins for second time in Funny Car at Bristol, Matt Hartford picks up third Pro Stock win of 2026, Gaige Herrera caps off flawless weekend with Pro Stock Motorcycle victory
Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown won for the first time at Bristol Dragway on Sunday, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon in a thrilling final round of the 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Matt Hagan (Funny Car),…
Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a reminder that drag racing is about far more than elapsed times and win lights. It was a day that had everything — passionate fans filling the hillsides of Bristol Dragway, racers battling…
Super Stock Jeff Longhany was the recipient of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.“We were getting ready to pull out [to head to the race] and realized our fully stocked refrigerator had quit, so we had…
What happened to Jason Collins during Sunday's Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals may rank among the most unbelievable scenes of the season.
Drag racing is full of unexpected moments, but what happened to Jason Collins during Sunday's Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series action at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals may rank among the most unbelievable scenes of the season.…
Shawn Cowie, Shane Westerfield, and Cody Lane led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with an event at Mission Raceway Park.
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Mission Raceway Park:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERShawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.232, 277.61 def. Mike Quayle, Red Deer,…
For Raymond Nash, the quickest run in Factory Stock Showdown qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was satisfying, but it was never the ultimate goal.Standing at the top of the qualifying sheet at one of drag racing's most…
For the last two seasons, Austin Prock and his family-led Funny Car program made winning look almost routine. Race wins piled up . Championships followed. Expectations soared. From the outside, it appeared effortless. From the inside, Prock knew…
The new race surface at Thunder Valley promises high speed and high reward. After two rounds of qualifying on Friday, those promises are beginning to reveal themselves.
Race day has arrived at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and after two days of qualifying on Bristol Dragway's newly repaved surface, the stage is set for what could be one of the fastest and most unpredictable elimination days of the…
Speed lives here.It lives here in these hills. It loves the sound of its own echoes, the way horsepower reverberates off the mountainsides and rolls back across the valley. It lives in the thunder of nitro engines and the cheers from packed…
Bo Smith went back-to-back during the Right Trailers NHRA Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex. The event is the first of two national events for racers in the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League.
Bo Smith went back-to-back during the Right Trailers NHRA Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex, adding this year’s 10-year-old age-group title to the one he earned in the 6-9 bracket last year. Smith was joined in the winner’s circle by Clay…
There continues to be no stopping Doug Kalitta in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, as the reigning world champion defeated Leah Pruett in the final round of the bonus race on Saturday at Bristol Dragway as part of this weekend’s 25th annual Super…
From Mission #2Fast2Tasty showdowns and final qualifying runs to packed grandstands and mountain echoes, Saturday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered.
Saturday at Bristol Dragway felt exactly the way Thunder Valley is supposed to feel.The Tennessee mountains echoed with horsepower as competitors chased Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories, final qualifying positions, and momentum heading into…
The final qualifying session for the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite delivered exactly what fans have come to expect from one of drag racing's most unpredictable categories: close racing, side-by-side battles, and a…
Due to potential inclement weather, NHRA announced an earlier start for Sunday eliminations at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
13 Jun 2026
The revised schedule moves the first round of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series eliminations to 10 a.m. ET, starting with Top Fuel and followed by Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Parking lots will open at 7:30 a.m. at Bristol…
The new race surface at Thunder Valley promises high speed and high reward. After two rounds of qualifying on Friday, those promises are beginning to reveal themselves.
When the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrived at Bristol Dragway this week, competitors knew they were stepping into the unknown. A legendary facility. A brand-new racing surface. And the potential for one of the fastest weekends in Thunder…
If anyone wondered whether Thunder Valley would live up to its name, Friday provided the answer.The hills thundered. The race cars thundered. And when the dust settled on an unforgettable opening day of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals,…
Leah Pruett picked up her first victory since 2023, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, which were completed Friday at Bristol Dragway.
Leah Pruett picked up her first victory since 2023, defeating points leader Shawn Langdon in the final round of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, which were completed Friday at Bristol Dragway.Jack Beckman also won on Friday in…
Between passing showers and bursts of horsepower, Friday at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals delivered striking images of racers, crews, fans, and machines navigating a brand-new track surface.
On Friday at Bristol Dragway, the contrast between speed and stark skies took center stage as threatening skies and intermittent weather delays framed a memorable day of competition at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.
Delayed finals from Epping will conclude and fresh pavement debuts to set the stage in Bristol. Some Fridays are for settling in. This one is for settling scores.
As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series arrives at Bristol Dragway for the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, competitors find themselves facing one of the most unusual and compelling days of the 2026 season. An iconic track with a brand…