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The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set for a big weekend in Chicago, celebrating 25 years at Route 66 Raceway at the upcoming Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak on May 15-18. 

NHRA fans can watch the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from World Wide Technology Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.

Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, 10 drivers claimed Lucas Oil Series wins at zMAX Dragway, including first-time Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco.

NHRA and JEGS have announced an exciting multiyear extension of the popular JEGS Allstars program. The JEGS Allstars returns to Texas Motorplex for the third time in 2025 as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and the 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.

Four-wide racing often lends itself to the unexpected and the spectacular, and this year’s edition of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway was no different. Here are five things we learned at the event.

Ed Pink, the iconic engine name that became synonymous with horsepower and precision in the golden age of drag racing, died April 27 at the age of 94.

For first time Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown winner Jonathan Allegrucci, of Scott Township, Pa., his victory at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide Nationals was a coronation a decade in the making. 

J.R. Gray finished off a standout weekend at zMAX Dragway with the victory in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series on Sunday as part of the 15th annual American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fifth event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. 

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division is in action this weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. LATEST UPDATE: Friday qualifying

After two days of qualifying, the pro fields are set for this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and Sunday’s final eliminaitons promise to deliver the sort of drama and excitement that NHRA fans have come to expect.

Bob Lambeck, a trailblazer in NHRA drag racing and a foundational figure in the Pro Stock class, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 84. His multifaceted career as a driver, tuner, and engine builder spanned over six decades, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.​

More displacement. More racing. More Contingency payouts. The NHRA’s 2025 Contingency Program levels up with new partners, fresh opportunities, and a debut in Mountain Motor Pro Stock.

The Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge will once again be a part of the legendary 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals as the fastest SS/AH machines in the country will descend on historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

More displacement. More racing. More Contingency payouts. The NHRA’s 2025 Contingency Program levels up with new partners, fresh opportunities, and a debut in Mountain Motor Pro Stock.

The Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock series launches its 2025 season this weekend at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been dominated by one driver through the first two events in 2025, but the unpredictable four-wide setting at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals may change all of that.

New partnership with Racetech USA reinforces NHRA’s commitment to safety with FIA-approved containment seats designed to protect drag racing’s fastest competitors.

SRI Performance and Daido Metal will take over as primary sponsors of the points-leading McLeod Racing Funny Car driven by Paul Lee for the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at ZMAX Dragway.

Buffalo Turbine will continue as the Official Track Blower of NHRA as part of a long-term extension. The high-quality equipment plays a critical role in track preparation and safety, helping remove track debris and moisture with the company’s legendary turbine force air power.

Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage has joined forces with NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, and its logo will be riding with a new logo on her powerful Buell for the remainder of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

As his major sponsor NAPA celebrates its upcoming 100th anniversary, Ron Capps will be the first among NAPA’s roster of drivers to reveal a celebratory paint scheme on his Toyota Funny Car during Friday qualifying at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.

Todd Paton, co-founder and CEO of Performance Data Systems, will return to the driver’s seat of the Paton Racing Top Fuel dragster at this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.

With daughter Maddi's pending move to Top Fuel car in 2026 with Ron Capps Motorsports, her father, three-time world champion Doug Gordon, will return to the wheel of the family’s Beta Motorcycles/Morro Bay Cabinets Camaro Top Alcohol Funny Car in 2026.

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will host a second Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at the historic track, Aug. 8-10, 2025.

NHRA and Summit Racing Equipment teamed up to announce a long-term extension of the title rights sponsorship for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17.