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Chomiski, Erwin, Hidalgo lead No Problem Raceway Division 4 Lucas Oil Series winners

Taylor Chomiski, Todd Erwin, and Jimmy Hidalgo, led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division was in action at No Problem Raceway.
26 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
D4
The following are Thursday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at No Problem Raceway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORTaylor Chomiski, Dallas, Texas, '08 Cobalt, C/SM, 8.282, 157.50  …
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Phoenix Top Fuel runner-up has Pruett ready to make more history

Leah Pruett fell one round short of what would have been a storybook Top Fuel win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, but in her second race back after a two-year hiatus, she's already back in championship form.
25 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Leah Pruett
Leah Pruett’s final-round Top Fuel loss at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs spoiled what would have been a storybook weekend for the driver of the Tony Stewart Racing dragster.Pruett, who resides part-time with husband…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs had all of the drama and challenges one could ever expect at an event. Take a look back at the wild happenings in our Weekend Rewind video.
25 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Nathan Sitko wins Legacy Funny Car title at 2026 Arizona Nationals

Nathan Sitko claimed the victory on a final-round bye after defending event champ Ray Horan's team was unable to get their car started. Sitkpo powered the Bubble Up Firebird to a 4.79 winning lap.
24 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Nathan Sitko
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Watch the NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals, Division 4 LODRS event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals and the companion Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.
24 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
SPORTSnationals
NHRA fans can watch the Laris Motorsports Insurance NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals and the companion Division 4 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event from No Problem Raceway for free starting Wednesday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv…
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Crew chiefs Guido Antonelli and Neal Strausbaugh tell their hot Phoenix tales

On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, winning Funny Car crew chief Dean "Guido" Antonelli and runner-up Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talk about navigating the heat of Phoenix and collecting win lights along the way.
24 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, winning Funny Car crew chief Dean "Guido" Antonelli and runner-up Top Fuel crew chief Neal Strausbaugh talk about navigating the heat of Phoenix and collecting win lights…
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Must-see moments from the 2026 NHRA Arizona Nationals on FOX

From historic Top Fuel memories to Pro Stock pedalfests, relive the action with these must-watch NHRA on FOX segments.
23 Mar 2026
David Kennedy
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Must-see moments from the 2026 NHRA Arizona Nationals on FOX
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs delivered everything fans expect from championship drag racing — elite competition, emotional moments, and the kind of storytelling only NHRA on FOX can bring to life.If you missed any of…
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Lamb leads Sportsman winners at FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series action at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Firebird Motorsports Park, including Stock winner Justin Lamb.
23 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
Justin Lamb
In addition to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series action at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, six winners were also crowned in Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition at Firebird Motorsports Park.Tim Seymour, winner of the 2020 SPORTSnationals…
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Five Things We Learned in Phoenix

The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs was a sweltering affair for racers and fans, but the result was one of the more entertaining events there. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.
23 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs was a sweltering affair for racers and fans, but the result was one of the more entertaining events there. Here's our five big takeaways from the race.SHAWN LANGDON REALLY LOVES…
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Justin Bond wins in Phoenix in JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series

Justin Bond outlasted an impressive field in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.
22 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
News
Pro Mod
Justin Bond outlasted an impressive field in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the final round as part of this weekend’s FMP…
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Langdon, Capps, Glenn beat the heat to score wins at FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion to earn his 78th career win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
22 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
P awinners
Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA…
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Dragster winner Cooper Chun

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
118:18
A consistent winner in big-money E.T. bracket events, Cooper Chun cut a perfect light in the final of Right Trailers Top Dragster but didn’t need it after Dylan Hough fouled by .003-second.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Top Sportsman winner Rob Mendenhall

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
180:04
After a number of close calls, Rob Mendenhall pulled through for his first win in Right Trailers Top Sportsman. Mendenhall ran 6.969 on a 6.93 dial to defeat Will Yakimetz in the final.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Gas winner Val Torres Jr.

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
187:08
After a lengthy drought, Val Torres Jr. won his 11th national event when he topped a red-lighting Chris Gabbard in the Super Gas final.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Comp winner Doug Johnson

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
252:44
Doug Johnson collected his second NHRA Wally after a thrilling double-breakout win over Tanner Theobald in the Super Comp final. After a pair of competitive lights, Johnson won, 8.888 to 8.880.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Stock winner Justin Lamb

22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
News
152:53
Six-time world champ Justin Lamb is off to a fast start in 2026 with a divisional win in Pomona, followed by the Arizona Nationals Stock title. Lamb turned on the win light after Leo Glasbrenner fouled by -.004-second.
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2026 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Super Stock winner Tim Seymour

22 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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157:53
Tim Seymour, winner of the 2020 SPORTSnationals event in Las Vegas, scored a second victory in Super Stock when he took out ninth ranked Evan Kowalski in the final. Seymour posted a 9.208 on his 9.20 dial for the win.
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FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on Sunday of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
22 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Sunday News and Notes from the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

News, notes, quotes, and photos from final eliminations at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park. Updated throughout the day.
22 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Sunday notes
TOP FUEL ROUND 1Racing on crew chief Alan Johnson's 68th birthday, world champ Doug Kalitta pounded out a 3.791, low e.t. of the round, to drive around Will Smith's holeshot start. In round two, he'll take on Billy…
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FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Sunday preview

Event champions will be crowned today at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, Race 2 of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Firebird Motorsports Park.
22 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Phoenix
Event champions will be crowned today at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, Race 2 of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Firebird Motorsports Park.After two days of relentless sun pounding down on the dragstrip,…
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Kalitta, Todd, and Glenn win first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge of 2026

Top Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd (Funny Car), and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge of the year at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, where Shawn Langdon, Spencer Hyde, and Greg Anderson were the No. 1 qualifiers.
21 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Saturday
A year after dominating the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta is off and running in 2026, winning the first bonus race of the year in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday at Firebird Motorsports Park,…
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FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Saturday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on Saturday of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
21 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Saturday News and Notes from the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the second day of qualifying at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park.
21 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Saturday notes
PRO STOCK Q3/MISSION CHALLENGE ROUND 1Pro Stock takes to the track under what are pretty good conditions, so teams will look to make their best in the best conditions they'll see for the rest of the weekend, and about the same as…
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How racers (and fans) are beating the heat and making the best of it in Phoenix

There’s no question that the weather is the biggest topic of the weekend at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as triple-digit weather has descended on the Valley of the Sun and seems to be laser-focused on Firebird Motorsports Park.
21 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Heat
There’s no question that the weather is the biggest topic of the weekend at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs as triple-digit weather has descended on the Valley of the Sun and seems to be laser-focused on Firebird…
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FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Saturday preview

Race teams and race fans are ready to beat the heat again at Firebird Motorsports Park on Day Two of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.
21 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Arizona Nationals
Race teams and race fans are ready to beat the heat again at Firebird Motorsports Park on Day Two of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.Friday’s race-time temps passed 100 degrees, and the track temperature crept past 140…
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Top Fuel's Josh Hart looks to continue strong start at FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

A near-flawless weekend to open the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season has Top Fuel’s Josh Hart riding high heading into this weekend’s FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park.
21 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Josh Hart
A near-flawless weekend to open the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season has Top Fuel’s Josh Hart riding high heading into this weekend’s FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park.Hart made…
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Maddi Gordon halfway to first No. 1; Hyde, Anderson also early leaders in Phoenix

Making just her second career Top Fuel start, Maddi Gordon took the provisional No. 1 spot to kick off the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Spencer Hyde (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers.
20 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
Race coverage
Maddi Gordon
Making just her second career Top Fuel start on Friday at Firebird Motorsports Park, rookie sensation Maddi Gordon took the provisional No. 1 spot to kick off this weekend’s 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.Spencer…
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FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Friday photo gallery

The NHRA National Dragster photographers were all over Firebird Motorsports Park on Friday of the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, capturing all of the action on and off the racetrack.
20 Mar 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
Gallery
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Friday News and Notes from the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

News, notes, quotes, photos, and video from the opening day of qualifying at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park.
20 Mar 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Race coverage
Friday notes
PRO STOCK Q1Well, here it is, 9:50 a.m., and we're ready for Pro Stock. It's certainly the earliest that anyone can remember hitting the track for qualifying, but after the thermometer hit triple digits here around noon yesterday en…
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Enders looking for a Pro Stock/Pro Mod double up at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders will try to double up this weekend, competing in both Pro Stock and Pro Mod at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals.
20 Mar 2026
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Erica Enders
Erica Enders will handle driving duties in two categories for Elite Motorsports this weekend at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals. The six-time Pro Stock world champion will try to double-up with wins in her Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage/Melling…
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