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Wednesday News & Notes from the Cornwell Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, and photos from the opening day of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Tony Schumacher

Indy’s biggest winner Tony Schumacher looks for season turnaround

The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals has helped shape Tony Schumacher’s legacy as the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, and another win there this year would turn his season around.
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Drive into history on the 2026 NHRA Dodge Tour de Michigan

Join the NHRA Dodge Tour de Michigan and drive into history—Register now!

Celebrate NHRA’s return to Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 17, with limited-edition gifts and the chance to drive new Dodge performance vehicles on the U.S. 131 Motorsports Park dragstrip.
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Night Stalker

DeJoria to race Force’s legendary Night Stalker scheme at Indy

Alexis DeJoria will be running a special John Force Night Stalker tribute paint scheme on her John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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Shane Tucker

Team RTR to debut Volando Ranch Water for the U.S. Nationals

Team RTR has unveiled a new look for Shane Tucker's NHRA Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro, debuting a redesigned Volando Ranch Water paint scheme that will make its first competitive appearance at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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Hemi

NHRA fans get free Indy preview courtesy of Richmond Auctions

For the third straight year, fans will be able to watch the opening days of the world’s biggest drag race for free on NHRA.tv and the NHRA YouTube page courtesy of Richmond Auctions.
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2026 Sportsman Appreciation Dinner kicks off Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

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.
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Insider

The Insiders dive into the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join the show for an in-depth romp into all things 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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WiFi

New WI-FI for ALL powered by JEGS will keep fans, teams connected

JEGS has announced a new partnership with the NHRA to provide complimentary Wi-Fi access for all fans, racers, crewmembers, and event personnel beginning with the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
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Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon Racing Open House and Car Show this Thursday

Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon and Cruz Pedregon Racing will welcome race fans to the team’s Brownsburg, Ind., headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the 2026 Cruz Pedregon Racing Open House & Car Show.
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Hector Arana Jr.

TCX Global will partner with Arana Racing for U.S. Nationals debut

Arana Racing has announced a one-race partnership with TCX Global, a global time-critical logistics company, for the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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Indy

Huge nitro fields will headline Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Still need a reason to attend this weekend’s prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at the famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park? Here's about 100 reasons why you can't miss it.

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