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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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Behind the Scenes
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Shawn Reed Racing parts ways with Wendland; tabs Elliott as crew chief

Shawn Reed Racing has parted ways with longtime crew chief Rob Wendland. Ryan Elliott has been named interim crew chief and will assume leadership of the team’s NHRA Top Fuel program effective immediately.
10 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Ryan Elliott
Shawn Reed Racing has parted ways with longtime crew chief Rob Wendland. Ryan Elliott has been named interim crew chief and will assume leadership of the team’s NHRA Top Fuel program effective immediately.Wendland played an instrumental role in…
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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
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Peak Performance Racer of the Month: Justin Picillo

Division 1 Super Stock racer Justin Picillo had an August to remember with back-to-back NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series titles, and as a result, he could be in line for an NHRA world championship in November. He also happens to be our Peak Performance Racer of the Month for August.
09 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Peak Performance Sportsman Racer of the Month
Justin Picillo
Division 1 Super Stock racer Justin Picillo had an August to remember with back-to-back NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series titles, and as a result, he could be in line for an NHRA world championship in November. He also happens to be…
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Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools announce multiyear partnership extension

One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever just got longer; Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to extend the primary partnership on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.
09 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Mac Tools
One of the longest-running sports marketing partnerships ever just got longer; Mac Tools and Kalitta Motorsports signed a multi-year agreement to extend the primary partnership on Doug Kalitta’s Top Fuel dragster.With four wins and his second…
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Hidalgo teams wins Holley Never Rest award at U.S. Nationals

The Hidalgo Racing team won the Holley Never Rest Award at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals after overcomign mechanical issues the previous week.
09 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Never Rest
The Hidalgo Racing team won the Holley Never Rest Award at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.After a string of early bad luck at the Division 3 Lucas Oil Series event and JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park where a wounded…
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Brian Husen and Tim Fabrisi on winning the nitro battles in Indy!

On this post-Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals episode, host Brian Lohnes is joined by winning crew chiefs Tim Fabrisi and Brian Husen, the guys who captured the Funny Car and Top Fuel diamond Wallys.
09 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this post-Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals episode, host Brian Lohnes is joined by winning crew chiefs Tim Fabrisi and Brian Husen, the guys who captured the Funny Car and Top Fuel diamond Wallys on a wild Monday at the biggest…
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Cruise Michigan with NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar, and test-drive new Dodge vehicles at US 131 on Sept. 17

Collect limited-edition items at stops across the state, drive 2026 Dodge performance vehicles down the dragstrip, and meet Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett on Thursday, Sept. 17.
08 Sep 2026
David Kennedy
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Cruise Michigan with NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar, and test-drive new Dodge vehicles at US 131—September 17th
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is returning to Michigan for the first time in 66 years, and the celebration begins Thursday, Sept. 17, with the Tour de Michigan: To Hell and the Track Tour. Join Us from Wherever You Are…
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Lucas Oil Sportsman stars shine at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
08 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Sean Bellemeur
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.In addition to his 2016 Top…
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Five things we learned in Indy

For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great storylines that it’s hard to digest them all but we’ve managed to narrow the list to five important things that we learned from the “Big Go”.
08 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Five things
For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great…
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Scott Libersher wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at U.S. Nationals

The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the winner’s circle.
08 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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FSS
The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher from Wilmington, Ill., drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the…
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Reigning world champ Gray wins JBS Equipment Pro Mod title at Indy

J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, knocked off Justin Bond to win the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
07 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Pro Mod
J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, enjoyed one of the biggest moments in his career on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, knocking off Justin Bond…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season.
07 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. (Countdown-eligible drivers will have the points reset…
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Langdon, Beckman, Glenn, Matt Smith collect huge U.S. Nationals victories

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) collected victrories at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the final event of the 2026 regular season.
07 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Event winners
Shawn Langdon finished off an impressive weekend with a victory on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Tony Stewart in the final round of the prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.Jack Beckman (Funny…
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Scott Taylor scores again in Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series Wally at Indy

07 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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66:15
Scott Taylor made history in the final round of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class when he not only became the first-ever class winner at the Cornwell Tools U.S. Nationals, but he also became the category’s first repeat winner following his…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on the final day of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
07 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon 53
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Monday News and Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, photos, and quotes from the final eliminations at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
07 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Doug Kalitta entered round one with a 68-point lead over teammate Shawn Langdon in the race for the regular-season championship, meaning Langdon would have to go three rounds further than Kalitta,…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

It’s one of the most anticipated days in racing - Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Some racers will say it doesn’t matter what you’ve done the rest of the weekend; the racing gods will decide what happens on Labor Day on the hallowed ground in Brownsburg, Ind.
06 Sep 2026
US Nationals
It’s one of the most anticipated days in racing - Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Some racers will say it doesn’t matter what you’ve done the rest of the weekend; the racing gods will…
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Beckman wins Funny Car Callout; Langdon, Capps, Hartford, Smith take No. 1 spots

Funny Car’s Jack Beckman won the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for John Force Racing, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
06 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jack Beckman
Funny Car’s Jack Beckman won the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for John Force Racing, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sunrise at Indy 52
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Dragster winner Zach Sackman

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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43:22
The very quick field in Right Trailers Top Dragster came down to a battle between Zach Sackman and Tom Bayer with Sackman scoring his third Indy title with a nearly perfect run that included a .003 light and a 6.200 on his 6.19 dial.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Sportsman winner Brandon Baxter

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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68:09
Coming off a semifinal showing at the recent Indy divisional event, Brandon Baxter scored big in Right Trailers Top Sportsman with a final round win over Doug Gbur, who encountered a mechanical issue in the final.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Gas winner Rob Kropfeld

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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56:11
Rob Kropfeld, who has had previous success in big money bracket and NHRA index racing, scored the biggest win of his career with a 9.865 to 9.862 double-breakout win against Johnn Pratt in the final of Super Gas.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Comp winner Brian Harris

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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74:02
Bryan Harris was sharp in the Super Comp final with a .014 light and an 8.906 to secure his first win and defeat Kevin Thorp, who broke out with an 8.883.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Stock winner Hunter Pierdolla

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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53:22
Hunter Pierdolla’s first career win was a big one as he claimed the Indy Stock title over Ray Thurston. Pierdolla made the most of the opportunity with a .009 light in the double-breakout final.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Super Stock winner Peter D'Agnolo

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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68:18
Former world champ Pete D’Agnolo now has two Indy wins after downing Michael Reynolds in the Super Stock final. D’Agnolo closed out the seven-round battle with a 9.603 on his 9.59 dial.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Comp winner Don Thomas

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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52:51
Don Thomas earned the biggest win of his career after five-time world champ Jeff Taylor suffered a mechanical problem in the Comp final. Thomas, now a three-time national event winner, ran a (-.410) 6.950 to seal the win.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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70:11
Sean Bellemeur won for the 53rd time in Top Alcohol Funny Car when he drove past Shane Westerfield in the final round, 5.486 to 5.513. Bellemeur is also the runaway leader in the battle for a sixth championship.
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2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Richie Crampton

06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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105:51
In addition to his 2016 Top Fuel win, Richie Crampton added a Top Alcohol Dragster title to his resume when he downed T.J. Tindle in the final with a 6.255. The victory was also the first Indy title for the Samsel family, who tunes the car.
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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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