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Matt Latino chasing first Pro Stock victory while building a winning formula on and off the track

Matt Latino has always believed he belonged on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series stage. Now, in his first full-time Pro Stock campaign, he's proving it.
27 Jun 2026
Kayla Zadel
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Matt Latino
Matt Latino has always believed he belonged on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series stage. Now, in his first full-time Pro Stock campaign, he's proving it.Sitting fifth in the championship standings entering this weekend's Summit Racing…
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As a new team owner, Massey is no longer Spencer for hire

Spencer Massey took a giant leap of faith a year ago when he purchased his own Top Fuel team, and so far he’s enjoying life from the other side of the fence.
27 Jun 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Spencer Massey
Spencer Massey’s credentials as a Top Fuel driver are solid with 21 wins in 39 final rounds, so it’s no surprise that he’s been able to forge a lengthy career as a hired driver. Now, the tables are turned as Massey has joined other prominent nitro…
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Focused and determined, Evaristo has discovered newfound fun in 2026 season

Jianna Evaristo is turning things around this 2026 season. Not only is she picking up her performance on track, but she’s also focusing on getting back to having fun.
26 Jun 2026
Kayla Zadel
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Jianna Evaristo
Jianna Evaristo is turning things around this 2026 season. Not only is she picking up her performance on track, but she’s also focusing on getting back to having fun. The California native admits that last season she was in a rut, and one thing she’…
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Top Fuel’s Clay Millican hoping good vibes in Norwalk lead to win

Clay Millican has a lot of stops he enjoys on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, and this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals qualifies as one, leaving the Top Fuel veteran equal parts hopeful and excited heading to the halfway point of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.
25 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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ClayMillican
Clay Millican has a lot of stops he enjoys on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, including the most recent event in Bristol.This weekend’s fan-favorite 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park also…
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Plenty on the line for Hyde at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

If reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde had to pick a home track, the Canadian’s first choice would be Summit Motorsports Park, the site of this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
24 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Spencer Hyde
If reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde had to pick a home track, the Canadian’s first choice would be Summit Motorsports Park, the site of this weekend’s fan-favorite 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.If Hyde’s tuner and…
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A slightly different role with the same result as Pruett delivered again with a win

A year and a half after becoming a mother and just three months after returning to the driver's seat, Leah Pruett proved that she can still deliver with a powerful and uplifting win at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
22 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Leah Pruett
When Leah Pruett stepped away from the cockpit after the 2023 season to start a family with husband Tony Stewart, she did so at the height of her powers, just one win light shy of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world championship.Her…
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NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Returns to Beech Bend Raceway

A Father’s Day tradition speeds into Bowling Green to show fans how all of this used to be—and to make it all be so, once again.
20 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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For generations of racers, hot rodders, and fans, Father’s Day weekend has meant one thing: a pilgrimage to historic Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Ky., for the NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion.The annual celebration of speed, nitro, and…
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What if we told you NHRA's first vice president dominated Pikes Peak in the '60s

After he helped found NHRA, Ak Miller became the man to beat in a sports car on America's mountain
18 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Ray Brock Ak Miller and Wally Parks at Pikes Peak 1958.j
This weekend, as competitors prepare for the 104th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, few fans realize that one of the most successful racers in the mountain's early sports car era was also one of the founding officers of the…
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Bristol winners Hagan, Hartford, Herrera join WFO's NHRA Nitro podcast

Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera joined the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast after winning the event in Bristol.
18 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford, and Gaige Herrera joined the WFO Radio NHRA Nitro podcast after winning the event in Bristol.Hagan discusses his Funny Car win for Tony Stewart Racing at the all-new…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
17 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a busy event with the conclusion of the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto thrown in. Enjoy our video look back at the weekend in Thunder Valley.
16 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Five things we learned at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

From the fragility of success, to unshakable resilience, to a whole new surface of speed—Thunder Valley delivered reminders that preparation, enthusiasm, and perseverance still decide who leaves with the Wally.
15 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Feature
Matt Hartford
Every race weekend tells a story, but the best ones teach a lesson. The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered plenty of horsepower, dramatic moments, and memorable winners, yet beneath the elapsed times and scoreboards were deeper…
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Sunday Photo Gallery: Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals comes alive

14 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Johnson's Horsepower Garage Power Wagon resto-mod Cummins Ram 46
Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was a reminder that drag racing is about far more than elapsed times and win lights. It was a day that had everything — passionate fans filling the hillsides of Bristol Dragway, racers battling…
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Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown's Raymond Nash is chasing a family dream

Factory Stock Showdown's No. 1 qualifier at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals is focused on a bigger prize than qualifying honors.
14 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown's Raymond Nash is chasing a family dream in Thunder Valley
For Raymond Nash, the quickest run in Factory Stock Showdown qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was satisfying, but it was never the ultimate goal.Standing at the top of the qualifying sheet at one of drag racing's most…
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Austin Prock says toughest season may create strongest version of himself

Success can hide a lot of hard work.
14 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Feature
Austin Prock
For the last two seasons, Austin Prock and his family-led Funny Car program made winning look almost routine. Race wins piled up . Championships followed. Expectations soared. From the outside, it appeared effortless. From the inside, Prock knew…
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Saturday Photo Gallery: Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals comes alive

From Mission #2Fast2Tasty showdowns and final qualifying runs to packed grandstands and mountain echoes, Saturday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered.
13 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Top Fuel to the lanes 47
Saturday at Bristol Dragway felt exactly the way Thunder Valley is supposed to feel.The Tennessee mountains echoed with horsepower as competitors chased Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories, final qualifying positions, and momentum heading into…
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Friday Photo Gallery: In the eye of the storm at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Between passing showers and bursts of horsepower, Friday at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals delivered striking images of racers, crews, fans, and machines navigating a brand-new track surface.
12 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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1969 Stock Eliminator Camaro 43
On Friday at Bristol Dragway, the contrast between speed and stark skies took center stage as threatening skies and intermittent weather delays framed a memorable day of competition at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.
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Jordan Vandergriff embraces unique Bristol opportunity this weekend

For most drivers, race weekends follow a familiar rhythm. Qualify Friday and Saturday, race on Sunday, collect points, and move on to the next stop.
12 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Jordan Vandergriff embraces unique Bristol
For Jordan Vandergriff, nothing about this week is normal. The driver of the Cornwell Quality Tools Funny Car arrived at Bristol Dragway carrying unfinished business from the previous event. After weather delayed the completion of the NHRA…
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Richard Gadson, Greg Anderson return to Bristol after milestone moments a year ago

Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.
11 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Greg Anderson
Last year, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson and Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson both enjoyed historic moments at Bristol Dragway, which puts Thunder Valley high on their favorite track lists.Returning to Bristol for this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA…
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Teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff looking for big Bristol weekend

Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff from John Force Racing will be racing for two trophies at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, starting when they face off on Friday at Bristol Dragway to complete last weekend’s race in New England.
11 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff
Funny Car teammates Jack Beckman and Jordan Vandergriff from John Force Racing (JFR) will be racing for two trophies at this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, starting when they face off on Friday at scenic Bristol Dragway to…
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Dallas Glenn, Angie Smith join WFO Radio to preview upcoming Bristol event

Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to talk about their recent successes.
10 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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WFO
 Dallas Glenn and Angie Smith join WFO Radio before the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.Glenn recaps his NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto Pro Stock win. Glenn, who was "Double O" in the final round, gives the details of…
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Five things we learned at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto

Packed grandstands, world-class performances, dramatic storylines, and enough horsepower to shake the granite beneath New Hampshire.
08 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
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Five things we learned at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto
The connection between NHRA and New England stretches back farther than many realize. In NHRA's earliest years, the organization listed an East Coast office in New England, linking Southern California hot-rodding culture with Yankee ingenuity from…
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The Tasca, Prock, and Ford families—were all built to win

When the win light finally flashed on in Maryland for Austin Prock and the newly formed Tasca Racing Funny Car team, it represented far more than a single race victory.
05 Jun 2026
David Kennedy
Feature
Tasca, Prock, and Ford families—were built to win
For Bob Tasca III, the NHRA Potomac Nationals win validated a vision built on family and an unwavering belief that success in NHRA drag racing comes from people, not parts. Looking back…
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Recent progress has Top Fuel’s Will Smith excited for NHRA New England Nationals

Jumping into a loaded Top Fuel field is never easy, but Will Smith couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity, and he’s starting to make the most of it heading into this weekend’s NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto.
05 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Will Smith
Jumping into a loaded Top Fuel field is never easy, but Will Smith couldn’t be more thrilled with the opportunity, and he’s starting to make the most of it heading into this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at…
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Procks, Tasca rolling into Tasca Country with some pep in their step

As New England-based Team Tasca rolls into its home turf this weekend for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, there’s a palpable sense of relief that they’re coming in as winners, not as the “what the heck is wrong with those guys?” guys.
05 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Austin Prock
As New England-based Team Tasca rolls into its home turf this weekend for the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto, there’s a palpable sense of relief that they’re coming in as winners of last weekend's NHRA Potomac Nationals, not as the…
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Chad Green focused on more success at NHRA New England Nationals

Approaching 100 career starts in the Funny Car ranks, Chad Green is off to the best start in his career, winning in Gainesville and Chicago and currently sitting third in points in the loaded Funny Car category.
04 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Chad Green
A strong start to the season has the chance to get even better for Funny Car’s Chad Green at this weekend’s 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto at New England Dragway.Approaching 100 career starts in the Funny Car ranks,…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the NHRA Potomac Nationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
03 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Behind the Scenes
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals

The NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS brought the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series to Maryland for the first time for what turned out to be a drama-filled weekend of action. Enjoy our video recap from Maryland International Raceway.
02 Jun 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Weekend Rewind
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Five Things We Learned in Maryland

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ debut at Maryland International Raceway could not have gone better, with exceptional weather, a solid crowd, and compelling drama across all four classes. Here’s our five big takeaways from the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.
01 Jun 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Five Things We Learned in Maryland
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ debut at Maryland International Raceway could not have gone better, with exceptional weather, a solid crowd, and compelling drama across all four classes. Here’s our five big takeaways from the NHRA Potomac…
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Even after more than 700 races, Cruz Pedregon still excited for new tracks

Even for a super veteran like Cruz Pedregon, whose Pro-driving career has reached 712 events and, before that, scores of events in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the wonder of coming to a new dragstrip, like Maryland International Raceway, still wows him.
30 May 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Cruz Pedregon
Even for a super veteran like Cruz Pedregon, whose Pro-driving career has reached 712 events and, before that, scores of events in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, the wonder of coming to a new dragstrip still wows him.Maryland…
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