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Countdown to the Championship: Who's in and who's still battling to get in

The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals marks the end of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season and sets the field for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Here's the scenarios.
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday preview

The entire drag racing universe descends upon historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious drag race. Professional action kicks off on Friday, Sept. 4, and here's our daily preview to get you started.
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Insider Bonus Show: Indy Pro Mod facts, history, and rookie Peter Norton

 On this bonus Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Insider, Brian Lohnes dives deep into the world of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and interviews rookie sensation Peter Norton, who has been racing for nine months and has...
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Indy Class

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

News, notes, and photos from the second day of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
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Princess Pink Lemonade Stand returns to Indy to benefit Riley Children’s Hospital

The daughters of some of NHRA Drag Racing’s most recognizable drivers and team members will once again come together during the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to support the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand, raising funds for Riley Children’s Hospital.
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Jonathan Allegrucci

Huge field of factory muscle cars prepares for FlexJet Factory Stock Showdown at Indy

The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, September 4-7, will feature one of the largest contingents of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series competitors in the history of the class. Over two dozen Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Mustang Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks fill the entry list for what is shaping up to be a historic race to celebrate NHRA’s 75th anniversary.
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Ride with Herb McCandless down Indy’s return road

Ride with Herb McCandless down Indy’s return road

NHRA announcer Joe Castello joins “Mr. 4 Speed” in a recreation of the Sox & Martin Plymouth Duster that he won Pro Stock’s first U.S. Nationals title with in 1970.
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Jordan Vandrgriff

Vandergriff enters Indy in thick of Funny Car regular-season title hunt

A year ago, Jordan Vandergriff was thankful for the opportunity to make a two-race return as a substitute Top Fuel driver. This year, he's second in Funny Car points heading into the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
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Tricky Tipster: Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

For the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the PlayNHRA pre-event favorites include Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera, four racers who are in contention for regular-season and end-of-season titles.
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Indy

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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