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The longest-running major drag racing event in the Northwest roars back to life as the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, takes over Firebird Raceway from May 15-17.
The longest-running major drag racing event in the Northwest roars back to life as the 55th Annual NAPA Ignitor Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, takes over Firebird Raceway from May 15-17. A cornerstone of Idaho motorsports since 1971, the…
Idaho’s News Channel 7, the local NBC affiliate, recently did a nice segment highlighting Firebird Raceway’s 50-plus-year program for high school students, which continues to be a strong part of the track’s commitment.
Newly reopened Thunder Road Raceway, located in Sturgis, S.D., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5), bringing eighth-mile drag racing back to the Black Hills region for the 2026 season and beyond.
Newly reopened Thunder Road Raceway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).Located in Sturgis, S.D, Thunder Road Raceway is preparing for an exciting new chapter as the historic facility, which closed…
Super Comp racer Chris Benham earned the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NHRA Southern Nationals.Eleven hours into a long tow from his Crosby, Texas, home, a gooseneck failure on his trailer crushed his truck’s tailgate. Stranded for hours, he…
NHRA Top Fuel driver T.J. Zizzo, whose family owns a body shop in Illinois, is the cover subject of the May 2026 issue of FenderBender magazine, a trade magazine catering to the automotive repair/refinish industry.
NHRA Top Fuel driver T.J. Zizzo, whose family owns a paint and body shop in Illinois, is the cover subject of the May 2026 issue of FenderBender magazine, a trade magazine with about 40,000 circulation catering to collision repair shop…
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.
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…
You didn’t need to look far in order to learn a few new things as NHRA returned to Georgia with the NHRA Southern Nationals, but here are five of the high points.
04 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
You didn’t need to look far in order to learn a few new things as NHRA returned to Georgia with the NHRA Southern Nationals, but here are five of the high points.GEORGIA HAS A NEW HOUSE OF SPEEDIt took just one day for South Georgia…
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at South Georgia Motorsport Park, five champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Southern Nationals, including Super Stock winner Dan Fletcher, who won for the 114th time.
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at South Georgia Motorsport Park, five champions were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action at the Southern Nationals.Dan Fletcher collected his 110th NHRA national event…
Making just his second career start in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Jason Collins drove to the victory, defeating Mike Thielen in the final round on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals.
Making just his second career start in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Jason Collins drove to the victory, defeating Mike Thielen in the final round on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park as part of this weekend’s NHRA…
Shawn Langdon, Jordan Vandergriff, Dallas Glenn, and Matt Smith scored pro titles at the NHRA Southern Nationals in front of a sellout crowd at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon, who went a record-breaking 345.00-mph on Friday, finished off an incredible weekend and picked up his second win of the season in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, defeating teammate Doug…
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Southern Nationals, the fifth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the NHRA Southern Nationals, the fifth event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
Sherman Adcock Jr., previously a three-time Southern Nationals Super Gas champ, scored this time in Super Comp, defeating recent 4-Wide Nationals winner Lauren Freer in the final to collect his 15th career win.
Michael Brand prevented Dan Fletcher from what would have been his second career double, defeating him in the Stock final round for his fourth career win.
Dan Fletcher collected his 110th NHRA national event victory, defeating Casey Smith in the Super Stock final. More than half (58) of Fletcher’s wins have come in Super Stock in addition to wins in five other Sportsman categories.
NHRA officials announced a second consecutive sellout crowd on Sunday for its debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park for the NHRA Southern Nationals.The race marked the first visit to four new facilities during NHRA’s 75th anniversary and fans…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the final day of eliminations at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
03 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
TOP FUEL ROUND ONESouth Georgia fans experiencing nitro for the first time on Sunday got a perfect introduction in the first pair as Antron Brown took out Shawn Reed via a holeshot. Brown banked nearly three hundredths off the starting line and made…
After a wild day of final qualifying, the fields are set for the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park, and with a drastic improvement in weather conditions, track records are expected to fall as NHRA’s newest event races to a conclusion today. Here is a preview of what to expect on Sunday.
After a wild day of final qualifying, the fields are set for the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP), and with a drastic improvement in weather conditions, track records are expected to fall as NHRA’s newest event races…
Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of 2026 in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, powering to his first No. 1 qualifier of the season at the NHRA Southern Nationals. J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No. 1.
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of 2026 in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at South Georgia Motorsports Park, powering to his first No. 1 qualifier of the season at the NHRA Southern Nationals.J.R. Todd (…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of qualifying at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
02 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
TOP FUEL Q3After a lengthy rain delay, the fans who braved the elements at South Georgia Motorsports Park were rewarded with an outstanding show as NHRA’s top pros delivered the goods. Will Smith kicked off the session…
It took just one day for South Georgia Motorsports Park to become the fastest track in all of drag racing after Shawn Langdon posted a record 345.00 mph speed in his Kalitta Air dragster during Friday qualifying. That was one of Friday's biggest highlights. Here is a preview of what to expect on Saturday.
It took just one day for South Georgia Motorsports Park to become the fastest track in all of drag racing after Shawn Langdon posted a record 345.00 mph speed in his Kalitta Air dragster during Friday qualifying.The Langdon provided the biggest…
Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Matt Smith lead professional qualifying after the first day of the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon made the fastest pass in NHRA history on Friday, making a huge splash in NHRA’s debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the NHRA Southern Nationals.J.R. Todd (Funny Car), Greg…
Recent passings of notable figures from within the NHRA world. The NHRA extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of those we have lost. Notices of passing can be sent to nhra@nhra.com…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of qualifying at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
01 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
This weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series makes a long-awaited return to the State of Georgia with the return of the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Ga. The event, the fifth of the 2026 season,…
For the first time as an official series in the NHRA, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports will compete at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Pro Mod racing at the NHRA Southern Nationals is powered by Dixie Trucking.
For the first time as an official series in the NHRA, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports will compete at South Georgia Motorsports Park, bringing a wealth of talented racers and action to the area as…
Brent Pozzi not only put in a new engine into his Super Stocker at the track overnight but also suffered a fire after a wire shorted out, but he nonetheless put in the work and was rewarded with the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the NHRA 4-Wide…
NHRA has announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. The first round of qualifying is now set for 11:15 a.m. ET.
NHRA announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.The first round of qualifying is now set for 11:15 a.m. ET, starting with Pro Stock…
Five-time and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion Sean Bellemeur became the 26th and most recent driver in NHRA history to reach the 50-win national event milestone with his victory at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
Five-time and reigning NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion Sean Bellemeur became the 26th and most recent driver in NHRA history to reach the 50-win national event milestone with his victory at the NHRA 4-Wide…
As NHRA continues its monumental 75th anniversary celebration throughout the 2026 season, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to make its thrilling debut at popular South Georgia Motorsports Park for the 41st annual NHRA Southern Nationals on May 1-3.
As NHRA continues its monumental 75th anniversary celebration throughout the 2026 season, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to make its thrilling debut at popular South Georgia Motorsports Park for the 41st annual NHRA Southern…
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