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Vandergriff and crew took aim at No. 1 in challenging Michigan conditions

With a passionate U.S. 131 Motorsports Park crowd watching , Jordan Vandergriff and crew chiefs Chris Cunningham and Jason Bunker entered the final qualifying session determined to turn a difficult day into a shot at the No. 1 qualifying position. They held absolutely nothing back.
19 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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Vandergriff and crew took aim at No. 1 in challenging Michigan conditions
Standing near his Camaro Funny Car before the final qualifying session at the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR, Jordan Vandergriff wasn't interested in dwelling on what had happened earlier in the day. He was thinking about…
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Friday Photo Gallery- NHRA makes a monumental return to Michigan

Take a look through the best images from an unforgettable opening day at the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park
18 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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J.R. Todd 25
After a 66-year absence, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action returned to Michigan on Friday, and the opening day of the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar delivered a spectacular combination of history, horsepower, and…
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Inaugural Dodge and NHRA Tour de Michigan launches historic race weekend

Enthusiasts from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio drove in everything from Scat Pack Chargers and Dodge Demons to Cummins-powered Ram trucks and Dodge Coronet muscle cars on a memorable road trip to US 131 Motorsports Park.
17 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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Angela Bouldin  2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 21
The inaugural Dodge NHRA Tour de Michigan brought together racers, performance enthusiasts, and Dodge and Ram owners Thursday for a horsepower-filled journey across the state, culminating at US 131 Motorsports Park and the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes…
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Reigning world champ Dallas Glenn gears up for first Countdown race

Reigning Pro Stock world champion Dallas Glenn enters this weekend’s Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar leading the ultracompetitive field as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads into its Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
17 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Dallas Glenn
Reigning Pro Stock world champion Dallas Glenn enters this weekend’s inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar leading the ultracompetitive field as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads into its Countdown to the…
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Examining the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championship battles: Part 3

With the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in the rearview mirror, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship pictures are beginning to gain some clarity. This time: Top Dragster and Top Sportsman
16 Sep 2026
Luke Bogacki
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Champs
With three NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championships and a host of major E.T. bracket racing wins, Luke Bogacki’s racing speaks for itself. Bogacki is also a drag racing school instructor and founder of the popular ThisIsBracketRacing.com…
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Examining the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championship battles: Part 2

With the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in the rearview mirror, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship pictures are beginning to gain some clarity. This time: Super Comp and Super Gas
15 Sep 2026
Luke Bogacki
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Points
With three NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championships and a host of major E.T. bracket racing wins, Luke Bogacki’s racing speaks for itself. Bogacki is also a drag racing school instructor and founder of the popular ThisIsBracketRacing.com…
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Stewart, Hagan, Pruett reveal new Dodge Charger Super Bee Purple Haze liveries

Tony Stewart Racing unveiled the striking new designs before media and Stellantis employees in Auburn Hills ahead of Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR and NHRA’s long-awaited return to Michigan.
15 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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Stewart, Hagan, Pruett reveal new Dodge Charger Super Bee Purple Haze-themed liveries
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a pair of striking Dodge Charger Super Bee and Purple Haze-themed race cars Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Stellantis North America headquarters, setting the stage for the inaugural…
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Examining the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Series world championship battles: Part 1

With the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in the rearview mirror, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship pictures are beginning to gain some clarity. First up: Comp, Super Stock, and Stock.
14 Sep 2026
Luke Bogacki
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Points
With three NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championships and a host of major E.T. bracket racing wins, Luke Bogacki’s racing speaks for itself. Bogacki is also a drag racing school instructor and founder of the popular ThisIsBracketRacing.com…
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NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series partnership carries Wally Parks’ vision forward

NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series represents drag racing in one of its most creative and compelling forms
10 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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 NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series partnership carries Wally Parks’ vision forward
When Wally Parks founded the National Hot Rod Association in 1951, his goal was not to separate racers from the passion and individuality that defined hot rodding. His vision was to build an association that could channel that enthusiasm into…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
10 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

The 2026 edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals had it all, from dramatic regular-season championship battles to upset rounds and wild finishes. Relive it all in our Weekend Rewind.
09 Sep 2026
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Malcolm Phillips makes his Pro Stock Motorcycle return at Indy

Malcolm Phillips is making his first Pro Stock Motorcycle start of the 2026 season at Indy, but if he has his way, it won't be the last time NHRA fans see him this season.
06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Malcom Phillips
Malcolm Phillips got his start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class as a crew member for his uncle, Michael, who has a storied history in NHRA’s premiere two-wheel division. He also learned a lot from time spent with Gary, GT and LE Tonglet. Now,…
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No canopy, no problem for Justin Ashley and his crew chiefs

If you’re a Midwest fan and Indy is your first NHRA national event since Norwalk, you might do a double take when you see Justin Ashley’s Scag Top Fueler, which is now minus the cockpit canopy that has closed on Ashley since his Top Fuel career began in 2019.
06 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Justin Ashley
If you’re a Midwest fan and Indy is your first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event since Norwalk, you might do a double take when you see Justin Ashley’s Scag Top Fueler, which is now minus the cockpit canopy that has closed on…
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Prock Indy three-peat would make U.S. Nationals Funny Car history

Austin Prock enters this year's Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with a chance to be the first Funny Car driver in history to win The Big Go three straight years.
05 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Austin Prock
John Force never did it. Indy Funny Car legends Don Prudhomme and Ed McCulloch never did it. But Austin Prock is poised to do something that none of those five-time U.S. Nationals winners, nor anyone else who’s ever suited up in the class’ 60-year…
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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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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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Dallas Glenn counts every point as he looks for regular season Pro Stock championship

Two years ago, Dallas Glenn lost the Mission Foods Pro Stock title by two points so he knows just how valuable every round and every qualifying run can be. Entering the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Glenn is chasing teammate Greg Anderson for the regular season title and he evaluates his chances in this interview with National Dragster’s Kayla Zadel.
05 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dallas Glenn
Two years ago, Dallas Glenn lost the Mission Foods Pro Stock title by two points so he knows just how valuable every round and every qualifying run can be. Entering the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Glenn is chasing teammate Greg…
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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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Fresh off semifinal finish, Cody Anderson ready for U.S. Nationals debut

Cody Anderson, son of legendary Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson, is competing at his first Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
04 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Cody Anderson
Cody Anderson, son of legendary Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson, is competing at his first Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Fresh off his first semifinal finish at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd…
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Ride with Herb McCandless down Indy’s return road

NHRA announcer Joe Castello joins “Mr. 4 Speed” in a recreation of the Sox & Martin Plymouth Duster that he won Pro Stock’s first U.S. Nationals title with in 1970.
03 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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Ride with Herb McCandless down Indy’s return road
At the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, history doesn’t sit still. It fires up, rolls onto the asphalt, and reminds everyone within earshot why Indianapolis Raceway Park remains drag racing’s most sacred ground.This morning NHRA announcer…
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Vandergriff enters Indy in thick of Funny Car regular-season title hunt

A year ago, Jordan Vandergriff was thankful for the opportunity to make a two-race return as a substitute Top Fuel driver. This year, he's second in Funny Car points heading into the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
02 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jordan Vandrgriff
A year ago, Jordan Vandergriff was thankful for the opportunity to make a two-race return as a substitute Top Fuel driver. This year, he enters this weekend’s 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway…
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Sportsman Appreciation Dinner kicks off Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

NHRA and its racing partners celebrated the Sportsman racers, crews, and families who make the world’s biggest drag race the Big Go.
01 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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2026 Sportsman Appreciation Dinner kicks off Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
For the fourth consecutive year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner brought racers, crews, families, and industry partners together ahead of the opening day of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
26 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes
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Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson join WFO Radio after NHRA Brainerd Nationals win

Matt Hagan and Greg Anderson joined WFO Radio after winning the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.
26 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
 Matt Hagan and Greg Anderson joined WFO Radio after winning the NHRA Brainerd Nationals.Hagan, who earned his 600th NHRA round win, will talk about his Tony Stewart Nitro team's 3rd victory of the 2026 NHRA Drag Racing season, heading into the…
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Weekend Rewind: NHRA Brainerd Nationals

The NHRA Brainerd Nationals is always a treat for racers and spectators, bringing together one of the quickest and fastest dragstrips on the tour with the unparalleled fun and festivities at Brainerd International Raceway's campgrounds.
25 Aug 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Five things we learned from the NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Generational battles, human horsepower, Kalitta Motorsports’ expanding success, and Brainerd’s unforgettable characters revealed where drag racing has been — and where it is going.
24 Aug 2026
David Kennedy
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Five things we learned from the NHRA Brainerd Nationals
In Brainerd, legendary champions defended their place against a rising generation, drivers demonstrated the power of reaction time, and Kalitta Motorsports showed that its success extends far beyond a single race, car, or championship. We also…
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Brainerd NHRA Nationals Sunday Photo Gallery

From quiet moments in the staging lanes to tire smoke, surprise victories, and the focused faces behind the helmets, Sunday at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals delivered a memorable day of racing.
23 Aug 2026
David Kennedy
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Jeg Coughlin and Dallas Glenn 35
The blue Minnesota sky provided a picture-perfect backdrop as race day came alive at Brainerd International Raceway. Following the national anthem and a salute from the NHRA Safety Safari presented by AAA, the staging lanes filled with racers…
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Pre-race and pit action from NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Perfect weather, packed grandstands and the unmistakable thunder of nitro, Pro Stock, and sportsman race car warm-ups have Brainerd International Raceway ready for an unforgettable day of eliminations.
23 Aug 2026
David Kennedy
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Pre-race  and pit action from NHRA Brainerd Nationals
Race day at Brainerd International Raceway builds toward the opening ceremonies from the very first rays of dawn.It begins when the transporters open and crews roll their race cars into the morning light. It begins with the metallic rhythm of tools…
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Brainerd becomes proving ground for blown nitro Top Alcohol Funny Car experiment

Del Worsham and driver Jacob Slater used the NHRA Brainerd Nationals as a real-world laboratory to develop a supercharged nitro Hemi combination designed to give surplus Funny Car parts a second life — and racers a new pathway to nitro.
22 Aug 2026
David Kennedy
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Brainerd becomes proving ground for a blown nitro Top Alcohol Funny Car experiment
The unmistakable sound of a nitro-burning Hemi coming to life in the Brainerd International Raceway pits normally means one thing: Somewhere nearby, a 330-mph Funny Car or Top Fuel dragster is preparing to run. This weekend, however, one of…
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