40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Sunday photo Gallery
The moments that made Sunday at the House of Chaos
Doug Kalitta and Tony Stewart collide with their Top Fuel dragsters at Reading
Both Stewart and Kalitta were alert and exited their cars under their own power
Incident Report: NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series: During the second round of Top Fuel eliminations on Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, Doug Kalitta’s dragster crossed the…
Race day updates—40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
When the gates swung open at Maple Grove Raceway, it wasn't just another eliminations day. The Reading Nationals are the starting line for the Countdown to the Championship—the moment where every round counts.
These Notes are updated throughout the day
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40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Race day preview
The 40th Reading Nationals offer more than a race. They’re the launchpad, the honeymoon after the U.S. Nationals, and maybe the turning point of the 2025 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series. Strap in—it’s going to be phenomenal.
It's Race Day.When the gates swung open Sunday morning at Maple Grove Raceway, it wasn't just another eliminations day. The Reading Nationals are the starting line for the Countdown to the Championship—the moment where every round counts. If Indy is…
Cireddu, Tewell, Wiseman, Schmalle take Division 3 Summit Racing Series Finals
Bob Cireddu, Austin Tewell, Luke Wiseman, and Michael Schmalle won Division 3 championships at NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals at Summit Motorsports Park.
The following are Saturday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series North Central Division Finals:SUPER PROBob Cireddu, Chardon, Ohio, '07 B17, 4.948, no speed def. Travis East, Marshall, Ill., '88 Mustang, 7.…
Hyde, Millican, Glenn & Herrera qualify no. 1 in front of sellout crowd at NHRA Reading Nationals
Funny Car rookie Spencer Hyde scored his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday, securing the top spot in front of a sellout crowd at Maple Grove Raceway during the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.
Clay Millican (Top Fuel), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1 at the 15th of 20 races during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. It is also the first of six races in the Countdown…
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Saturday photo Gallery
Through the Lens: Saturday at the 40th NHRA Reading Nationals
Fourth straight Saturday sellout crowd for NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway
For the fourth straight year, NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway officials announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.
Celebrating four decades of incredible racing this weekend, fans continued to pack the historic facility for two rounds of qualifying on Saturday as the event opens the six-race NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The Koretsky family…
Saturday qualifying from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying sessions three and four at Maple Grove Raceway have launched.
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ3 NHRA Pro Stock Qualifying Update — Reading NationalsMaple Grove Raceway — Saturday AfternoonThe third qualifying session delivered a string of side-by-side passes and a few dramatic shakeups as…
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Saturday Qualifying Preview
What to watch for. How to see it. Why it all matters—Speed finds its home as the Countdown points build on Saturday at Maple Grove Raceway.
In the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, nature rules the environment. Everything is formed on a curve here. The hills, the streams, even the property lines and the highways all seem to be drawn on an arc. Mother Nature has put a radius on everything…
Millican, Hyde, Glenn, and Herrera top Friday qualifying in Reading
Under cool Pennsylvania skies, the first race of the Countdown roared to life at Maple Grove as Clay Millican, Spencer Hyde, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera fired the first shots of the playoffs.
Top Fuel veteran Clay Millican powered to the top to open the NHRA playoffs on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 position at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.Spencer Hyde (Funny Car), Dallas…
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish—Friday photo Gallery
Through the lens: National Dragster’s ace photographers capture the action in the fastest grove of maples on Earth
Friday qualifying notes from 40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
The opening Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Funny Car, and Top Fuel qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the contenders for the Countdown to the Championship
These Notes are updated throughout the dayQ1—Pro Stock MotorcycleThe opening qualifying session at Maple Grove Raceway delivered a dramatic first look at the NHRA Countdown to the Championship contenders in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle, with…
Confidence, calibration refinement, and Countdown commitment
Matt Smith Racing's Angie Smith, Jianna Evaristo, John Hall, and Matt Smith sharpen their focus as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins.
For the riders and crew of Matt Smith Racing, the launch of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship isn’t just another line on the calendar — it’s a reset, a psychological gearshift from a season of data collection into a sprint for the title.After a…
Brittany Force to step away from full-time competition at end of 2025 season
Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, will step away from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to focus on starting a family.
Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, will step away from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to focus on starting a family. According…
40th NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish — Friday Qualifying Preview
The first race of the 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania speed.
The air is different here. After the biggest drag race in the world, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy, the stage has been set for drivers in all four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories to race for the championship…
Six-time Pro Stock champ Erica Enders eyes continued turnaround
After a tough regular season, six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders is ready to face the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which begin this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway.
After a tough regular season, six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders is ready to face the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which begin this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove…
Countdown Clash: Prock, Beckman, and Hagan ready for Funny Car fight
With the points reset and only six races left, the Countdown to the Championship is less a marathon than a sprint. In Funny Car, defending champion Austin Prock leads the charge, veteran Jack Beckman lurks just behind, and four-time world champ Matt Hagan is in striking distance.
The NHRA U.S. Nationals always mark a turning point in the NHRA season. With the points reset and only six races left, the Countdown to the Championship is less a marathon than a sprint. For Funny Car, the storyline is clear: Defending champion…
Tony Stewart Racing and Elite Motorsports form alliance in NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Elite Motorsports have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing, and hospitality alliance in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) and Elite Motorsports have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing, and hospitality alliance in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The partnership will allow both teams to combine assets, offering…
Peterson, McGinnis, Froud, and Cumpton claims Division 6 Summit wins
Toby Peterson, Brian McGinnis, Devin Froud, and Cody Cumpton scored victories in the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions events to earn the right to represent the division at the Dummit Series World Championships in Las Vegas.
The following are Sunday's final results from the 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Race of Champions:SUPER PROToby Peterson, Kent, Wash., '78 Malibu, 5.481, 122.62 def. David Pracht, , , dragster, 5.476, 127.…
Frontrunners Stewart, Langdon, and Kalitta ready for Top Fuel playoffs title battle
With the NHRA Countdown to the Championship set to launch at Maple Grove Raceway, the Top Fuel class is led by Tony Stewart, Shawn Langdon, and Doug Kalitta. Between them, they’ve got a wealth of experience, but the pressure of NHRA’s six-race playoffs leaves no room for comfort.
With the NHRA Countdown to the Championship set to launch at Maple Grove Raceway, the Top Fuel class is led by Tony Stewart, Shawn Langdon, and Doug Kalitta. Between them, they’ve got a wealth of experience, but the pressure of drag racing’s six-…
Elite Motorsports prepares to step into nitro ranks with purchase of Top Fuel team
Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman has signed an agreement to acquire Josh Hart’s Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.
Elite Motorsports team owner Richard Freeman has signed an agreement to acquire Josh Hart’s Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.“We’ve talked about this for…
2nd annual Rosalee Noble Memorial Charity Auction at Texas Motorplex
The Drag Racing Association of Women will hold its annual charity auction at the Texas Motorplex on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m., where some priceless pieces of drag racing history will be auctioned off to benefit injured racers and their families.
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will hold its annual charity auction at the Texas Motorplex on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m.DRAW has held its live auction in Dallas since the late 1990s, honoring for the second year long-time DRAW Trustee…
Brayden Davis secures Vance & Hines rental for full NHRA Countdown
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced that Brayden Davis has secured use of a Vance & Hines Motorsports rental bike for the six-race NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
Vance & Hines Motorsports has announced that Brayden Davis has secured use of a Vance & Hines Motorsports rental bike for the six-race NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Davis will begin the…
The Insiders go deep on the Countdown, Reading, and more
Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster to take a deep dive into the Countdown to the Championship, the favorites, the dark horses, and how the match can and should play out in Reading this weekend.
Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join host Brian Lohnes on this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster to take a deep dive into the Countdown to the Championship, the favorites, the dark horses, and how the match can and…
Tricky Tipster, 40th Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish
The Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin this week at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish, where Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon are co-favorites in Top Fuel, while Austin Prock, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera lead the way in Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season transitions to playoff mode as the Countdown to the Championship begins with this weekend’s 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish. Indy winner Justin Ashley and Shawn Langdon come…
Storylines galore as NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs set to open
After an explosive regular season, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway, and the six-race playoffs are loaded with storylines.
After an explosive regular season, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway.The six-race playoffs are loaded with storylines, and it starts…