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Austin Prock won for the first time in 2026 on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd at Maryland International Raceway as he and Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won the NHRA Potomac Nationals after winning Saturday's Mission Challenge event and Greg Anderson collected his 114th win in Pro Stock.
The wait is over for back-to-back Funny Car world champion Austin Prock, as the standout won for the first time in 2026 on Sunday in front of a huge crowd at Maryland International Raceway, defeating John Force Racing’s Jack Beckman in the final…
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Even though they had a first-round bye, Shawn Langdon and crew chief Brian Husen didn't take it easy, powering to new track records of 3.718 and 338.00 mph. Should Langdon win this weekend, he…
The champions of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will be crowned today on another glorious Maryland day, diamond Wallys pressed into eager hands at the second new race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
The champions of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will be crowned today on another glorious Maryland day, diamond Wallys pressed into eager hands at the second new race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.While…
Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won the Mission Challenge and were the low qualifiers in their class at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. Austin Prock won the Funny Car Mission Challenge and Aaron Stanfield Pro Stock honors while Jack Beckman and Greg Stanfield were the respective No. 1 qualifiers in those classes
After a rocky start to the season, reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock earned his first victory of the year when he won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday at Maryland International Raceway. With momentum on his side, he is…
With Maryland International Raceway being new to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, a lot of folks are asking questions like "Didn't that used to be called Budds Creek? But now you say the race is in Mechanicsville?" and "How far is…
Day two of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will set the fields for final eliminations Sunday at Maryland International Raceway after the final two sessions of qualifying.
Day two of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will set the fields for final eliminations Sunday at Maryland International Raceway after the final two sessions of qualifying.With two rounds already under their safety belts Friday…
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run on Friday in NHRA’s debut at Maryland International Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. Cruz Pedregon (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Angie Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
Coming off back-to-back Top Fuel wins, points leader Shawn Langdon made the quickest run on Friday in NHRA’s debut at Maryland International Raceway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by…
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Welcome to a new track on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and the first of three straight weekends of racing on what is an unofficial Eastern Swing through Maryland, New Hampshire, and Tennessee.…
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off a mini Eastern Swing this weekend with its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS followed the next two weekends with events in Epping, N.H., and Bristol, Tenn.
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off a mini Eastern Swing this weekend with its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS followed the next two weekends with events in Epping,…
Shawn Langdon, Chad Green, Aaron Stanfield, and Matt Smith earn pro wins at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, the sixth of 20 events in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon rolled to his second straight victory, defeating four-time world champion Antron Brown in the final round on Sunday to close out the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by…
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the final day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEFollowing a lively pre-race ceremony including the Seal Master track walk, NHRA pros got down to business at Route 66 Raceway and it didn’t take long for the fans to get a great show as Antron Brown edged local…
After two days of qualifying with some unexpected results, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. Here's a look at what to expect in our Sunday preview.
After two days of qualifying with some unexpected results, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable day of final eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.It was not surprising to see…
Shawn Langdon, Alexis DeJoria, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera claimed wins in the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Nationals on Saturday.
Top Fuel points leader – and the sport’s fastest driver – Shawn Langdon picked up his first victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge this season on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway, knocking off Justin Ashley in the final round of the bonus event…
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1/Q3The conditions on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway are far different from Friday. First off, there was a significant amount of rain overnight and the temperature and humidity are both on the rise…
Friday’s cooler Chicago conditions set the stage for the two qualifying sessions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, and as many drivers have shared, this race usually presents one of two racing conditions.
Friday’s cooler Chicago conditions set the stage for the two qualifying sessions at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK, and as many drivers have shared, this race usually presents one of two racing conditions.…
Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Erica Enders, and Angie Smith finished the day as the provisional low qualifiers at the Gerber Collision& Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta made the quickest run on Friday at Route 66 Raceway, taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.Jack Beckman (Funny Car),…
News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the first day of professional qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals. Updated throughout the day.
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Friday's first Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying round opened with sunny but windy conditions. Wesley Wells was the first one down the track and showed that the crosswinds from the Windy City would affect some…
After a successful event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves north to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events this season. Here's a look at what to expect in our Friday preview.
After a successful event at South Georgia Motorsports Park, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour moves north to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for this week’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth…
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,…
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta shattered the track speed record in the final round en route to the win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the fourth of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta shattered the track speed record in the final round en route to the win on Sunday at zMAX Dragway, beating a loaded final quad of Shawn Langdon, Tony Stewart, and Leah Pruett at the 16th annual NHRA 4-…
TOP FUEL ROUND ONEAn early-evening rainshower last night poured wet stuff on the zMAX dragstrip, but it looks great this morning — "Plenty of bite out there," was Antron Brown consultant John Medlen's assessment — and the…
Final eliminations for the season’s only four-wide event kick off today at zMAX Dragway after two furious days of qualifying with 75th Anniversary diamond Wallys waiting for those who can survive the three rounds.
Final eliminations for the season’s only four-wide event kick off today at zMAX Dragway after two furious days of qualifying with 75th Anniversary diamond Wallys waiting for those who can survive the three rounds.Top Fuel low qualifier Shawn Langdon…
Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Jordan Vandergriff (Funny), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also picked up Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victories
Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time in 2026 on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, picking up the victory in the bonus race on a holeshot as part of this weekend’s 16th NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Jordan Vandergriff (…
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the second day of qualifying and the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Updated throughout the day.
RIGHT TRAILERS OUTLAW STREET Q3The Right Trailers Outlaw Street class opened before the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series took to the track in the near heat of the day, which proved to be a challenge for the first half of the cars…
The four-wide chaos is settling in - and just getting started - at zMAX Dragway, where Friday’s opening runs at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals delivered early statements and set the stage for a pivotal Saturday.
The four-wide chaos is settling in - and just getting started - at zMAX Dragway, where Friday’s opening runs at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals delivered early statements and set the stage for a pivotal Saturday. Under the lights, drivers took their…
Shawn Langdon powered to the provisional No. 1 position in Top Fuel to kick off the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers
Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon was the only driver to reach the 3.60s on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position to kick off the 16th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals.Ron Capps (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock), and Matt Smith…
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE Q1Pro Stock Motorcycle four-wide qualifying kicked off with Michael Ray Jr., who's usually not on tour, and riding one of the five Matt Smith Racing bikes this weekend. He only rode to a 10.350, and will need to…
Four-wide drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the only four-wide event of the season.
Four-wide drag racing returns to zMAX Dragway outside of Charlotte, N.C., for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, the fourth race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and the only four-wide event of the season.The event will mark the 24th…
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan won the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history and doubled up with team owner Tony Stewart, who won in Top Fuel, while Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) collected yet another Pomona victory.
Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan won the 1,000th Funny Car race in NHRA history on Sunday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, defeating three-time world champion Ron Capps in the final round to close out the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA…
News. notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Updated throughout the day.
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Expected morning rain showers pushed the start time from 10 a.m. to 12:35, but cool air and overcast skies will set the stage for what should be a wild day of racing at the famed SoCal raceplant.The round got off to…
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