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Lucas Oil Sportsman stars shine at Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
08 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Sean Bellemeur
In addition to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, nine winners were crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compeittion at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.In addition to his 2016 Top…
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Five thing we learned in Indy

For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great storylines that it’s hard to digest them all but we’ve managed to narrow the list to five important things that we learned from the “Big Go”.
08 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News
Five things
For reasons too numerous to mention, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals could be considered the race of the year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA’s oldest and most prestigious event, produced so many great…
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Scott Libersher wins Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown at U.S. Nationals

The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the winner’s circle.
08 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
FSS
The biggest race of the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals delivered a surprise winner when No. 5 qualifier Scott Libersher from Wilmington, Ill., drove his red Chevrolet COPO Camaro to the…
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Reigning world champ Gray wins JBS Equipment Pro Mod title at Indy

J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, knocked off Justin Bond to win the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
07 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
J.R. Gray, the reigning world champion in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, enjoyed one of the biggest moments in his career on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, knocking off Justin Bond…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season.
07 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the 14th and final event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. (Countdown-eligible drivers will have the points reset…
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Langdon, Beckman, Glenn, Matt Smith collect huge U.S. Nationals victories

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) collected victrories at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the final event of the 2026 regular season.
07 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Event winners
Shawn Langdon finished off an impressive weekend with a victory on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating Tony Stewart in the final round of the prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.Jack Beckman (Funny…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on the final day of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
07 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Brian Lohnes and Tony Pedregon 53
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Monday News and Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, photos, and quotes from the final eliminations at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
07 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Monday
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Doug Kalitta entered round one with a 68-point lead over teammate Shawn Langdon in the race for the regular-season championship, meaning Langdon would have to go three rounds further than Kalitta,…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Monday preview

It’s one of the most anticipated days in racing - Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Some racers will say it doesn’t matter what you’ve done the rest of the weekend; the racing gods will decide what happens on Labor Day on the hallowed ground in Brownsburg, Ind.
06 Sep 2026
US Nationals
It’s one of the most anticipated days in racing - Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Some racers will say it doesn’t matter what you’ve done the rest of the weekend; the racing gods will…
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Beckman wins Funny Car Callout; Langdon, Capps, Hartford, Smith take No. 1 spots

Funny Car’s Jack Beckman won the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for John Force Racing, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
06 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Jack Beckman
Funny Car’s Jack Beckman won the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout on Sunday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for John Force Racing, defeating Matt Hagan in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Sunday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Sunrise at Indy 52
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Malcolm Phillips makes his Pro Stock Motorcycle return at Indy

Malcolm Phillips is making his first Pro Stock Motorcycle start of the 2026 season at Indy, but if he has his way, it won't be the last time NHRA fans see him this season.
06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Feature
Malcom Phillips
Malcolm Phillips got his start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class as a crew member for his uncle, Michael, who has a storied history in NHRA’s premiere two-wheel division. He also learned a lot from time spent with Gary, GT and LE Tonglet. Now,…
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No canopy, no problem for Justin Ashley and his crew chiefs

If you’re a Midwest fan and Indy is your first NHRA national event since Norwalk, you might do a double take when you see Justin Ashley’s Scag Top Fueler, which is now minus the cockpit canopy that has closed on Ashley since his Top Fuel career began in 2019.
06 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Justin Ashley
If you’re a Midwest fan and Indy is your first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event since Norwalk, you might do a double take when you see Justin Ashley’s Scag Top Fueler, which is now minus the cockpit canopy that has closed on…
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Sunday News and Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals isn't just NHRA's oldest and most prestigious event, it's also the longest with six days of on-track activity. As the action moves to Sunday, here's our daily news, notes, and quotes feature.
06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Sunday
For the fifth straight day, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park roared to life at 8 a.m. with the sound of Stock Eliminator cars. With qualifying long completed, sportsman racers are well into eliminations and Sunday’s early action includes the…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Sunday preview

Ever since the weather forecast for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals firmed up raceweek, everyone had their eyes on Sunday at The Big Go, and now it’s here.
06 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Indy Sunday
Ever since the weather forecast for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals firmed up raceweek, everyone had their eyes on Sunday at The Big Go, and now it’s here. After a series of blistering, humid days leading up to today, teams are…
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Prock, Pruett, Anderson, and Herrera claim Mission #2Fast2Tasty titles

Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Champs crowned on Saturday at Indy while Shawn Langdon, Ron Capps, Matt Hartford Hartford and Gaige Herrera are provisional No. 1 qualifiers at The Big Go.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Mission Challenge
Back-to-back Funny Car world champion Austin Prock claimed his third Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the year on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, defeating J.R. Todd in the final round of the specialty race as part of this…
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Prock Indy three-peat would make U.S. Nationals Funny Car history

Austin Prock enters this year's Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals with a chance to be the first Funny Car driver in history to win The Big Go three straight years.
05 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Feature
Austin Prock
John Force never did it. Indy Funny Car legends Don Prudhomme and Ed McCulloch never did it. But Austin Prock is poised to do something that none of those five-time U.S. Nationals winners, nor anyone else who’s ever suited up in the class’ 60-year…
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Howey returns to Indy with his eyes on a Top 10 berth

There is a playoff berth on the line for Clayton Howey this weekend as he looks to maintain his spot in the Top 10 in a tough Pro Stock Motorcycle class.
05 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Feature
Clayton Howey
After missing a few events earlier this season, Clayton Howey comes to Indy as the No. 10 ranked rider in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and he’s just one point ahead of No. 11 Steve Johnson, so the mission this week is simple; earn enough points…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrack.
05 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Maddi Gordon 60
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Nataas looks to add to previous Indy success story

In addition to her world title in Top Alcohol Dragster, Norwegian native Julie Nataas has a long history with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Nataas is back at Indy this weekend wheeling Del Worsham’s Hedingers Toyota Supra against a stacked field of the world's best Funny Cars.
05 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News, Feature
Julie Nataas
In addition to her world title in Top Alcohol Dragster, Norwegian native Julie Nataas has a long history with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park that includes an impressive double in 2022 where she won the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals and…
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Outlaw Street's Paige Coughlin looks to add a Wally to extensive family collection

As a third-generation racer in the Coughlin family, Paige Coughlin is practically drag racing royalty with a heritage that includes her grandfather, Jeg Sr., her father, Troy Sr., brother Troy Jr., and her three uncles, all of whom have an extensive history of success in the sport. Paige is currently building her own legacy in the sport, from big money bracket racing, to Super Comp and Super Gas, and now the Right Trailers Outlaw Street class.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Feature
Paige Coughlin
As a third-generation racer in the Coughlin family, Paige Coughlin is practically drag racing royalty with a heritage that includes her grandfather, Jeg Sr., her father, Troy Sr., brother Troy Jr., and her three uncles, all of whom have an extensive…
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Dallas Glenn counts every point as he looks for regular season Pro Stock championship

Two years ago, Dallas Glenn lost the Mission Foods Pro Stock title by two points so he knows just how valuable every round and every qualifying run can be. Entering the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Glenn is chasing teammate Greg Anderson for the regular season title and he evaluates his chances in this interview with National Dragster’s Kayla Zadel.
05 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Feature
Dallas Glenn
Two years ago, Dallas Glenn lost the Mission Foods Pro Stock title by two points so he knows just how valuable every round and every qualifying run can be. Entering the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Glenn is chasing teammate Greg…
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Saturday News & Notes from the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

News, notes, photos, and quotes from the second day of professional qualifying at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Updated throughout the day.
05 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Saturday notes
TOP FUEL Q2/MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1It's still very warm, 88 degrees with a 127-degree track, but that won't stop Doug Kalitta. The reigning world champ, a five-time Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge winner…
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First-round pairings set for Sunday's PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout

A pair of two-time U.S. Nationals winners, a pair of old teammates, a pair of dads, and a pair of drivers with multiple cars in their camps are set to compete in Sunday’s PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout after a spirited session of first-round callouts.
05 Sep 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
News
Callout
A pair of two-time U.S. Nationals winners, a pair of old teammates, a pair of dads, and a pair of drivers with multiple cars in their camps are set to compete in Sunday’s PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout after a spirited session of first-round…
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Lucas Oil, NHRA celebrate 25-year partnership with multi-year extension

Lucas Oil Products has signed a long-term extension to continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA.”
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Lucas Oil Prooducts
Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the title sponsor of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA.”This…
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Kalitta Motorsports, DHL, Kalitta Air partner in “Race To End Hunger”

Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping working families, children, and senior citizens facing hunger through the now-familiar six-race program: the Race to End Hunger.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Kalitta
Kalitta Motorsports, long-time partner DHL Express, and Kalitta Air are partnering again to accelerate the fight against food insecurity by helping working families, children, and senior citizens facing hunger through the now familiar six-race…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Saturday preview

After a thrilling round of nighttime qualifying on Friday, action resumes on Saturday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park during the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Saturday will also be a full day of action and he's all the info you need in our daily preview.
05 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News, Race coverage
Indy
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.The 2026 NHRA Mission…
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Langdon, Beckman, Stanfield, and Smith take early leads in Indy

Shawn Langdon went to the top on Friday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, taking the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
04 Sep 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Shawn Langdon
Shawn Langdon went to the top on Friday’s final run at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, taking the provisional No. 1 spot in Top Fuel to kick off the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Greg Stanfield (Pro Stock)…
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Comella claims fifth Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge title in six years

Stephen Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge after Pro Stock champion Jason Line fouled in the final round on Friday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
04 Sep 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
News, Race coverage
Hemi Challenge
Stephen Comella continued his domination of the Sox & Martin Challenge after Pro Stock champion Jason Line fouled in the final round on Friday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.Line, driving…
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Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Friday gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to capture all of the action on and off the racetrck.
04 Sep 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Busy day at the Teardown Barn 46
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