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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Comp winner Nathan Prose

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
46:58
Nathan Prose earned his first national event Wally in his third-career final with an 8.915 in the Super Comp final against Chad Lamont, who left first by a few thousandths, but broke out with an 8.897.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Stock winner Jamey Picht

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
80:35
Jamey Picht wheeled his vintage Buick to a long-awaited first national event Wally when he stopped Brent Voges in the Stock final. Both drivers hit the Tree hard with Picht taking the double-breakout win with a 10.995 on his 11.00 dial.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Super Stock winner David Dupps

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
51:42
Dave Dupps Jr. highlighted his Super Stock win with a perfect 9.700 on his 9.70 dial to stop Gene Mosbek, who took the stripe, but broke out with a 10.167 on his 10.17 dial.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Comp winner Bruno Massel

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
89:00
Four-time Comp world champ Bruno Massel won at his home event when he overcame opponent Jeremy Bailey’s perfect .000 reaction time. Massel gave up nearly seven hundredths at the start and rallied to win with a (-.521) 6.979 in his turbocharged CC/AT…
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
81:12
For the 51st time in his incredible career, Sean Bellemeur collected a Top Alcohol Funny Car title. Bellemeur drove the Bartone Bros. Camaro to a 5.496 in the final round to outrun Annie Whiteley’s competitive 5.560.
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2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Jamie Noonan

17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
65:07
Jamie Noonan took over the lead in the championship standings in Top Alcohol Dragster with his second win of the season and third overall. In the final, Noonan topped Angelle Sampey, 5.353 to 5.404.
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Sunday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

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.
17 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Austin Prock
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…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals 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. Here's a look at what to expect in our Sunday preview.
16 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Chicago
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…
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Chicago Mission 2Fast2Tasty titles go to Langdon, DeJoria, Enders, and Herrera

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.
16 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Alexis DeJoria
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…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday gallery

Saturday was another fun-filled and exciting day at Route 66 Raceway and our award winning photographers at National Dragster made the rounds to capture all the action at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.
16 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Gaige Herrera 78
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Southern Nationals runner-up gives Troy Coughlin Jr. renewed confidence in Chicago

Entering the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK following his runner-up finish at the NHRA Southern Nationals has given Troy Coughlin Jr. a newfound confidence.
16 May 2026
Kayla Zadel
Feature
Troy Coughlin Jr.
Entering the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK following his runner-up finish at the NHRA Southern Nationals has given Troy Coughlin Jr. a newfound confidence. Not that the racer from a long lineage of racing…
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Saturday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance. Updated throughout the day.
16 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hagan
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…
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Lane, Burton, Theobald win at Firebird's Division 6 Lucas Oil Series season opener

Cody Lane, Brad Burton, and Parker Theobald led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action with an event at Firebird Raceway.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORCody Lane, Seattle, Wash., '32 Bantam, A/EA, 4.698, 144.89  def. Don Bevers…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

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.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals
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.…
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Kalitta, Beckman, Enders, and Angie Smith lead after day one in Joliet

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.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Jack Beckman
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),…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday gallery

15 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
Krista Baldwin 54
National Dragster's made the rounds at Route 66 Raceway on Friday and captured a ton of great images of the opening day of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK. Here's some of their best work.
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Oehler aiming for winning performance at home track

Consistent reliability is what hometown racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler is looking for this weekend as he chases a 75th anniversary diamond Wally at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2026
Kayla Zadel
Feature
Ryan Oehler
Consistent reliability is what hometown racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler is looking for this weekend as he chases a 75th anniversary diamond Wally at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.Oehler…
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Friday News and Notes, Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

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.
15 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Race coverage
Matt Hartford
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…
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Beckman understands when you finish is more important than where you start

Five races into the 2026 Mission Foods Drag Racing season, Jack Beckman, a perennial contender for the Funny Car title, finds himself mired in eighth place in the standings, and has just three round wins to show for it. The statistics are what they are, but Beckman isn’t the least bit worried as his PEAK team continues to plug away.
15 May 2026
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
Feature
Jack Beckman
Five races into the 2026 Mission Foods Drag Racing seasion, Jack Beckman, a perennial contender for the Funny Car title, finds himself mired in eighth place in the standings, and has just three round wins to show for it. The statistics are what they…
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Taylor doubles in Comp at doubleheader Lonestar Nationals weekend in Dallas

Reigning Comp eliminator world champ Jeff Taylor won both ends of a doubleheader in his season debut at the South Central Division's Lonestar Nationals at Texas Motorplex.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division Lonestar Nationals:COMPETITION ELIMINATORJeff Taylor, Sellersburg, Ind., '24 dragster, A/ED, 7.095, 154.22  def.…
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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series heads to Chicago

The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK.
15 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
With the end of its regular season approaching and a wide range of talent evident at every turn, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend as part of the Gerber Collision…
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Tricky Tipster: Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will return this weekend to historic Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events scheduled this season. This week, the PlayNHRA Favorites include Shawn Langdon in Top Fuel, Ron Capps and Matt Hagan in Funny Car, Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock, and Gaige Herrera in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
14 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Tricky Tipster®
Tipster
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will return this weekend to historic Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, the sixth of 20 events scheduled this season.This week, the PlayNHRA…
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National event coverage, feature stories highlight May issue of National Dragster

The May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern Nationals, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
14 May 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
National Dragster
READ THE ISSUEThe May 2026 issue of NHRA National Dragster magazine, featuring race coverage from the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and NHRA Southern…
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NHRA, Dodge, and Mopar will bring national event racing back to Michigan

The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season as NHRA national event racing returns to Michigan for the first time in 66 years.
14 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
US 131
The Dodge and Mopar brands will serve as title and presenting sponsors of the first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Racing takes place Sept. 18-20 during NHRA's 75th Anniversary season. The event is the…
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Justin Ashley likes team’s progress approaching Gerber Route 66 Nationals

Justin Ashley heads to this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway feeling good about the path his Scag Racing team is on.
14 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Juston Ashley
Justin Ashley heads to this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway feeling good about the path his Scag Racing team is on.There have been adjustments with new crew chiefs and new team…
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Watch the Division 4 Texas Motorplex Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
13 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Division 4
NHRA fans can watch the Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series doubleheader event from Texas Motorplex for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Dallas are…
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Jordan Vandergriff eyes more Funny Car success at Route 66 Nationals

For the first time in his career, Jordan Vandergriff is entering race week as the most recent NHRA Funny Car winner on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, having won the NHRA Southern Nationals two weekends ago.
13 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Feature
Jordan Vandergriff
For the first time in his career, Jordan Vandergriff is entering race week as the most recent NHRA Funny Car winner on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour.With momentum on his side following the major moment in his career, Vandergriff is…
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The Insiders talk Chicago; Mendy Fry talks titles, her new doc, and more

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk about what we have seen so far this season, and two-time NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Top Fuel champion Mendy Fry joins to talk about a new documentary of which she is the subject.
13 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Tony Pedregon and Kevin McKenna join the show to talk all things South Georgia Motorsports Park and Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, and two-…
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Peak Street Car Shootout rolls into Route 66 NHRA Nationals this weekend

Sick The Magazine headlines Peak Street Car Shootout during Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak weekend.
12 May 2026
David Kennedy
News
PEAK Street Car Shootout
Tom Bailey, Alex Taylor, Bryant Goldstone,…
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Teams of Langdon, Todd, Anderson, and Herrera lead Crew of the Year competition

As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
12 May 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Crew of the Year
As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season races on, the teams of Shawn Langdon, J.R. Todd, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes after five events in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red…
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