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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the 2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes
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Watch the Division 1 Numidia Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
D1
NHRA fans can watch the Division 1 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from Numidia Dragway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Numidia are …
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Six racers cash in on Best Losing Package presented by Holley award in Sonoma

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.
22 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Best Package
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…
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Nightfire Nationals returns to Firebird Raceway Aug. 7-9

Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart at Firebird Raceway, roars back into action, Aug. 7-9. The Nightfire is a key points race in the 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series, specifically for the headline AA/Funny Car and AA/Fuel Dragster divisions.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Niightfire
Idaho’s largest motorsports event, the 55th Annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart at Firebird Raceway, roars back into action in western Idaho, August 7-9.Firebird’s signature Nitro showcase will feature a lineup including AA/Funny Cars,…
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Fan-friendly events kick off Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

Festivities for this weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals will kick off on Thursday, with the $15,000 Mission Foods Machine Tournament at Muckleshoot Casino Resort and then the NHRA Fan Fest presented by Explore Auburn.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Fanfest
With plenty of excitement for this weekend’s 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, race fans will have ample opportunity to meet racers leading into the event and be entertained off the track.The…
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Weekend Rewind: Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

The 2026 edition of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge was filled with upsets and near misses, making the NHRA's annual trip to Wine Country one to raise a glass to.
22 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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NHRA racers Bryce, Neely to be inducted into Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

Pro Stock Motorcycle icon George Bryce and former Funny Car racer Freddie Neely will be among the racers inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Aug. 1 in Dawsonville, Ga.
21 Jul 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
HOF
Pro Stock Motorcycle icon George Bryce and former Funny Car racer Freddie Neely will be among the racers inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Aug. 1 in Dawsonville, Ga.Bryce raced in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series throughout his…
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NHRA's Top 25 Alcohol Drivers: Five more greats join the prestigious list

NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers, a celebration of more than two dozen of the sport’s greatest Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car racers.
21 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Top 25 Alcohol Drivers
Top 25 Alcohol Drivers
NHRA’s 75th Anniversary salute to its racers continues with the next collection of great racers, a list of NHRA’s Top 25 Alcohol Drivers.Much in the same way as the previously released Top 75 Drivers and Top 50 Sportsman Racers lists, the…
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Five things we learned in Sonoma

The Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge was a wild event, and the things we learned on NHRA’s annual trip to California Wine Country could fill volumes. We’ve narrowed it down to five of our favorites.
20 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
5 Things
IT’S SAFE TO SAY THE ELITE TEAM IS BACKThink Dallas Glenn, Greg Anderson, and the rest of the KB Titan Racing team have a stranglehold on the Pro Stock class?Think again.Aaron Stanfield’s two wins were a positive sign, but the most…
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Veterans, first-timers share winner's circle at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, seven winners were crowned in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Sonoma Raceway.
20 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Top Dragster
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, seven winners were crowned in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Sonoma Raceway.A pair of NHRA’s recently named Top 75 Sportsman…
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Kalitta, Vandergriff, and Stanfield claim Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals titles

In front of a sold-out crowd, Doug Kalitta, Jordan Vandergriff, and Greg Stanfield claimed NHRA national event titles at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge
19 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Sonoma winners
Funny Car newcomer Jordan Vandergriff won for the second time this season for John Force Racing in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating Daniel Wilkerson in the final round of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, the 11th event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
19 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, the 11th event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday Gallery

The final day of the epic Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge is deserving of a great gallery and National Dragster's award winning photographers have delivered once again. Enjoy.
19 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Shawn Reed 52
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Sonoma Raceway announces sell out for Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, capping off three straight days of sellout crowds for the fan-favorite Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.
19 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sonoma
NHRA officials announced a sellout crowd on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, capping off three straight days of sellout crowds for the fan-favorite Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.The race is the 11th of 20 events during NHRA’s 75th…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News and notes from the final day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge, the 11th event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
19 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Jordan Vandergriff
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEThe first pair in Top Fuel set the tone for what promises to be a great day of racing as Antron Brown, the No. 10 qualifier ran 3.739 to  hold off Tony Schumacher’s 3.746. Brown made his best run of the…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sunday preview

The fields are set for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge and while drama and excitement are guaranteed, there is also a very real possibility of upsets and other unexplained phenomena. Here's what you can expect to see in our Sunday preview.
19 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Sonoma
The fields are set for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge and while drama and excitement are guaranteed, there is also a very real possibility of upsets and other unexplained phenomena.In Top Fuel, there is a familiar scenario…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday Gallery

Another day of great racing merits another great photo gallery and National Dragster's crack photo team has got you covered with some of the best images from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge.
18 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Steve Williams 47
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Herrera dominates GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout event

Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera put together a dominant Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, rolling to the victory over teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout.
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Gaige Herrera
Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera put together a dominant Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, rolling to the victory over teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout.The single-day…
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Langdon, Capps, Glenn win Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles in Sonoma

Mission Foods winners are joined by Doug Kalitta, Jordan Vandergriff and Chris Vang all qualify No. 1 at Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Ron Capps
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon rolled to another big Saturday in front of a capacity crowd at Sonoma Raceway, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge as part of this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge.Ron Capps (…
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Markham joins elite group during JDRL Eastern Conference Finals

Luka Markham became just the fourth driver to win both Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 15-year-old class at the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway.
18 Jul 2026
Candida Benson, Jr. Dragster Contributor
News
Luka Markham racing his Jr. Dragster
Luka Markham became just the fourth driver to win both Conference Finals events when he outlasted the field in the 15-year-old class at the NHRA Right Trailers Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway. Joining Markham in the winner’s circle at…
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Four NHRA member tracks awarded Summit E.T. Finals wild cards

Four NHRA member tracks have been awarded a first-of-its-kind opportunity to send a local racer the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series Finals presented by Hoosier in Las Vegas.
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Hoosier
Four NHRA member tracks have been awarded a first-of-its-kind opportunity to send a local racer the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series Finals presented by Hoosier in Las Vegas.The drawing was held on Friday at Sonoma Raceway during the Denso…
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Autodromo of Monterrey back in NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 4

Autodromo of Monterrey has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, Autodromo of Monterrey is a popular multi-purpose facility that includes a standout dragstrip.
18 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Autodromo of Monterrey
Autodromo of Monterrey has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4).Located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, Autodromo of Monterrey is a popular multi-purpose facility, one that includes a standout…
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Saturday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge

News and notes from the second day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, the 11th event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
18 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Doug Kalitta
GETTRX PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE ALLSTAR CALLOUT ROUND ONEThe opening pair of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout featured teammates Angie Smith and John Hall.  Hall left first, but drifted toward the centerline while…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Saturday preview

Friday’s opening day of pro qualifying for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge produced several memorable performances including a 3.71 second run by provisional low qualifier Doug Kaltta and a thrilling under the lights 3.84 by Jordan Vandergriff. Here is what to expect as qualifying wraps up on Saturday.
17 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sonoma
Friday’s opening day of pro qualifying for the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge produced several memorable performances including a 3.71 second run by provisional low qualifier Doug Kaltta and a thrilling under the lights 3.84 by…
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Kalitta, Vandergriff, and Vang lead the way after wild day in Sonoma

Chris Vang surprised the field in Pro Stock, while Doug Kalitta and Jordan Vandergriff took early nitro leads during the opening day of qualifying at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by Power Edge.
17 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Chris Vang
Funny Car’s Jordan Vandergriff made the quickest Funny Car run of the 2026 season on Friday in front of a huge Sonoma Raceway crowd, taking the provisional No. 1 qualifier spot for John Force Racing at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday Gallery

Friday was an epic day at Sonoma Raceway and we've got all the action thanks to National Dragster's award winning photo staff. Enjoy it all in our Friday Gallery.
17 Jul 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Paul Lee 57
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Friday News and Notes from the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals

News and notes from the opening day of the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, the 11th event of the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing season, and the year-long 75th anniversary.
17 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Sonoma
The action at Sonoma Raceway began long before the NHRA Mission Food Drag Racing series racers took to the track on Friday afternoon. On Wednesday and Thursday, the track hosted the lates event in the Pacific Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series,…
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Chris McGaha on where the Harlow Sammons team has been and what they’ve learned

After taking several events off to regroup, Chris and Mason McGaha and the Harlow Sammons team are back in Sonoma and hoping for better results.
17 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
McGaha
Since April, Chris and Mason McGaha and the Harlow Sammons Pro Stock team have been conspicuously absent from the NHRA Mission Foods tour but their time away was hardly a vacation.Chris, who has eight wins in 20 national event finals, and Mason, one…
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Pairings set for GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout

On Friday, the eight Pro Stock Motorcycle racers who are in Sonoma for the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout met to decide the pairings for the $25,000 to win specialty event that will be held on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway.
17 Jul 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Callout
On Friday, the eight Pro Stock Motorcycle racers who are in Sonoma for the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Allstar Callout met to decide the pairings for the $25,000 to win specialty event that will be held on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway.As the low…
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Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Friday preview

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has reached the halfway mark, and this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge will mark the start of the second half of the 20-race 2026 season. Here is a preview to get your weekend started.
17 Jul 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Sonoma
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has reached the halfway mark, and this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge will mark the start of the second half of the 20-race 2026 season.Heading into the event, Shawn…
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