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Maddi Gordon earns Top Fuel license, reflects on first runs ahead of Pro debut

Maddi Gordon completed her Top Fuel licensing process, clearing the way for her professional NHRA debut with Ron Capps Motorsports at the upcoming Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. In this interview, the third-generation racer shared her thoughts on the transition to the sport’s quickest class.
24 Feb 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Maddi Gordon
After making her first-ever runs in a Top Fuel dragster last week during the preseason test session at Gainesville Raceway, rookie driver Maddi Gordon has officially completed her Top Fuel licensing process, clearing the way for her Professional…
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DRAW tees up annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament in Gainesville

The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will once again present its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 4. This is the Wednesday before the NHRA season-opener national event in Gainesville, Fla.
24 Feb 2026
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DRAW golf
The Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) will once again present its annual Tracy Winters Memorial Golf Tournament on March 4. This is the Wednesday before the NHRA season-opener national event in Gainesville, Fla.In addition to having a fun…
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Buddy Hull to debut FS Mustang Funny Car at Gatornationals

Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their Funny Car.
24 Feb 2026
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Buddy Hull
Hull Racing, led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull, will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their…
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NHRA's Top 75 Moments, No. 5: Ashley Force first female NHRA Funny Car winner

Ashley Force Hood, the eldest of John Force’s three racing daughters, became the first woman to win in NHRA's Funny Car class at the 2008 NHRA Southern Nationals, where she beat her famous father in the final round.
23 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ashley Force Hood
In 50 years of NHRA competition, 15 women have competed in the nitro Funny Car ranks, and just four of them have reached the winner’s circle, and it’s fitting that the first came from Funny Car royalty. Ashley Force Hood, eldest of John Force’s…
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In Memoriam

23 Feb 2026
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In Memoriam
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…
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Right Trailers returns as title sponsor of Top Fuel All-Star Callout

Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will take place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
23 Feb 2026
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TF Callout
Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout.The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA…
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Shawn Langdon talks 345 mph, Jordan Vandergriff spills the rookie beans

On this high-speed episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon talks about his historic week of testing at Gainesville Raceway, and Jordan Vandergriff talks about a breakout rookie week, earning his stripes as a Funny Car driver.
23 Feb 2026
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Insider
 On this high-speed episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Shawn Langdon talks about his historic week of testing at Gainesville Raceway, and Jordan Vandergriff talks about a breakout rookie week, earning his stripes as a…
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NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series set to celebrate 25 years in 2026 season

NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, which is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration.
23 Feb 2026
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Pro Mod
NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series.The exciting series is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration in 2026, racing 11…
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Opening odds released for 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Series world championships

As the start of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season approaches, Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are favored to win their respective categories.
23 Feb 2026
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Odds
As the start of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season approaches, Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, and Gaige Herrera are favored to win their respective categories.NHRA fans participating in gaming as part of the…
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Cowie, Gasparrelli lead winners at Division 7 opener at Firebird Motorsports Park

Reigning world champ Shawn Cowie won in Top Alcohol Dragster and rookie Tobin Gasparrelli scored in Top Alcohol Funny Car to highlight the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division event at Firebird Motorsports Park.
22 Feb 2026
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D7
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at Firebird Motorsports Park:TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTERShawn Cowie, Langley, B.C., 5.335, 277.72  def. Braiden Chesleigh,…
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Watch the Division 7 Phoenix Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Firebird Motorsports Park for free starting Saturday on NHRA.tv.
20 Feb 2026
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Division 7
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from Firebird Motorsports Park for free starting Saturday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Phoenix are Strange, Speedmaster, Deecell, and…
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Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series releases 11-race 2026 event schedule

The Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series will bring Nitro Funny Car racing to 11 events during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, including four events as a special attraction on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and seven dates on the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.
20 Feb 2026
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Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series
The Legacy Nitro Funny Car Series will bring Nitro Funny Car racing to 11 events during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, including four events as a special attraction on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and seven dates on the NHRA Hot Rod…
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Funny Car set to turn 1,000: A look back at the milestone races along the way

NHRA is poised to celebrate the 1,000th Funny Car race at this year’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, so let's take a look back at the milestones along the way, recapping the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, 500th, 600th, 700th, 800th, and 900th races on the list.
20 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
1000th Funny Car race
Less than a year after we celebrated the 1,000th Top Fuel race at last spring’s four-wide race in Charlotte, we’re ready to celebrate the 1,…
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Cody Anderson set to write his own story with Pro Stock debut in Gainesville

Cody Anderson, son of six-time NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro Stock world champion Greg Anderson, will make his Professional debut at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals after earning his license at Rockingham Dragway.
19 Feb 2026
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Cody Anderson
Some might say that Cody Anderson has big shoes to fill as the son of the most successful Pro Stock racer in NHRA history. The truth of the matter, though, is that the 27-year-old has no intention of walking in dad Greg Anderson's footsteps. Cody is…
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Big numbers highlight wild preseason test session at Gainesville Raceway

Preseason testing at Gainesville Raceway ahead of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals there March 5-8 has already produced some eye-popping moments.
19 Feb 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Photos by Auto Imagery | Video by NHRA socialPreseason testing at Gainesville Raceway ahead of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals there March 5-8 has already produced…
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New National Dragster issue takes a deep dive to preview 2026 season

The February 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring a comprehensive look at the season ahead, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
19 Feb 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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READ THE ISSUEThe February 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring a comprehensive look at the season ahead, is now online in…
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Watch Episode 5 of 'Chasing Speed'

"The Countdown," episode five of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available to watch for free here.
19 Feb 2026
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Chasing Speed
"The Countdown," episode five of "Chasing Speed," a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, aired Wednesday night on VICE TV and is now available to watch for free here.From 340-plus-mph record runs to championship battles fought one pass…
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The Top 75 Moments in NHRA history: Revealing Moments 6-15

Milestone victories, epic on-track performances, and history-making foundational chapters in NHRA lore are among the latest memorable moments saluted in NHRA's Top 75 Moments list.
19 Feb 2026
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Top 75 Moments
Milestone victories, epic on-track performances, and history-making foundational chapters in NHRA lore are among the latest memorable moments saluted in NHRA's Top 75 Moments list.The list is the result of more than 42,000 fan votes cast for the…
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Doug Foley transitions to team owner role; Gary Pritchett named new driver

Foley Racing has announced that Doug Foley will transition from driving duties to a full-time team owner role beginning with the 2026 season. In a related announcement, Gary Pritchett has been named driver of the team’s Top Fuel dragster.
18 Feb 2026
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Gary Pritchett
Foley Racing has announced that Doug Foley will transition from driving duties to a full-time team owner role beginning with the 2026 season. In a related announcement, Gary Pritchett has been named driver of the team’s Top Fuel dragster.“We are…
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Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown sets nine-race schedule for 2026 season

Mark Pawuk will be seeking a third straight title as the popular Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown will be contested at nine NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events this season.
18 Feb 2026
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Mark Pawuk
Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, will continue as the title sponsor of the exciting NHRA Factory Stock Showdown class, which will make nine appearances at NHRA national events during the upcoming 2026 season. Two-time world champion…
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Jasmine Salinas announces plans, crew chief for 2026 Top Fuel season

Jasmine Salinas is poised to return to the NHRA Top Fuel wars in 2026. The fan-favorite drag racer will compete in at least 10 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
18 Feb 2026
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Jasmine Salinas
Jasmine Salinas is poised to return to the NHRA Top Fuel wars in 2026. The fan-favorite drag racer will compete in at least 10 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.Salinas will kick off her 2026 drag racing season next month at the…
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Fendt extends as Official Tractor of NHRA and sponsorship of Anthony Troyer

Fendt has renewed a two-year partnership with the NHRA and will continue serving as the Official Tractor of NHRA, and will also continue to sponsor Anthony Troyer and his Fendt Top Alcohol Dragster.
18 Feb 2026
Fendt
Fendt, an industry leader of advanced agricultural machinery and smart farming solutions, has renewed a two-year partnership with the NHRA and will continue serving as the Official Tractor of NHRA, expanding its visibility across fan engagement and…
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NHRA releases free 2026 streaming schedule for NHRA.tv, NHRA YouTube page

NHRA has announced a continued and comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page starting this weekend for the 2026 season in the popular NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
17 Feb 2026
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NHRA.tv
NHRA has announced a continued and comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page starting this weekend for the 2026 season in the popular NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.For the second consecutive year, NHRA will stream…
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DHL, Kalitta Motorsports sign multiyear partnership extension for Todd's Funny Car

DHL and Kalitta Motorsports have signed a multiyear contract extension for J.R. Todd’s DHL GR Supra Funny Car. What started some two decades ago as an agreement to sponsor race cars is now a multifaceted relationship that enjoys success on and off the racetrack.
17 Feb 2026
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DHL
DHL and Kalitta Motorsports have signed a multiyear contract extension for J.R. Todd’s DHL GR Supra Funny Car.What started some two decades ago as an agreement to sponsor race cars is now a multifaceted relationship that enjoys success on and off…
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1,000th Funny Car race coming to Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona

In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will again make history this spring during NHRA’s milestone 75th season, as the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will play host to the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history on April 9-12 on the hallowed grounds in Pomona.
17 Feb 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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1000th FC race
In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will again make history this spring during NHRA’s milestone 75th season, as the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will play host to the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history on April 9-12 on the hallowed grounds in…
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60 years of success: NHRA's Contingency program pays racers to win!

$11 million is there for the taking for racers in the 2026 NHRA Contingency program
17 Feb 2026
David Kennedy
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60 years of success: NHRA's Contingency program pays racers to win!
For six decades, the NHRA Contingency program has proven that performance at the grassroots level is the most powerful marketing engine in motorsports. Since its inception in 1966, the program has connected racers and manufacturers in a results-…
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Oberhofer brothers reunite as crew chiefs at Rick Ware Racing

Brothers Jim and Jon Oberhofer will serve as crew chiefs for Top Fuel drivers Tony Schumacher and Clay Millican as part of Rick Ware Racing in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
17 Feb 2026
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Oberhofer brothers
Brothers Jim and Jon Oberhofer have been involved in drag racing for their entire lives. Since attending races with their father, Dave, the Oberhofer brothers have been nearly inseparable, working with their dad on Top Fuel dragsters before…
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Former champ Geno Scali returns to Vance & Hines team for full season

Geno Scali, the 2003 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, has signed an agreement with the Vance & Hines team to ride their Suzuki lease entry for the 2026 season. Scali, who will be sponsored by RMJ Construction, will join a team that includes reigning world champion Richard Gadson and two-time champ Gaige Herrera.
16 Feb 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Geno Scali
Geno Scali, the 2003 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, has signed an agreement with the Vance & Hines team to ride their Suzuki lease entry for the 2026 season. Scali, who will be sponsored by RMJ Construction, will join a team that…
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Five important cars that helped pave the way to today's 215-mph Pro Stock class

Pro Stock has evolved from true factory-based roots into some of the most specialized and evenly matched auto-racing machines on the planet. But where did it actually come from? Which cars got us there?
16 Feb 2026
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Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools celebrate 25th anniversary season

One of the longest-running partnerships in sports marketing history is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 as Mac Tools continues its decades-long Kalitta Motorsports partnership.
16 Feb 2026
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Mac Tools
One of the longest-running partnerships in sports marketing history is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 as Mac Tools continues its decades-long Kalitta Motorsports partnership. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season begins…
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