NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

On this jam-packed episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, three big guests join host Brian Lohnes to talk all things NHRA.

First up is Richard Freeman, who discusses the new Elite Top Fuel team, their early success, the evolution of the program, and how it will grow in the future. He also talks about major transformative changes to Pro Stock in 2027 with a new look, new rules, and more.

Chase Van Sant is the second guest. The former NHRA Rookie of the Year talks about his outlook for 2026, the work his team has done to get faster, the increase in participation by Trick Tools, and how it is all coming together to make a more competitive campaign this year.

Finally, NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess joins to talk about the early stories of 2026, the 75th NHRA season, 55 years of rear-engine Top Fuel winners, the major stories for the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, and a whole lot more.

This is a banger of a show!