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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Sunday preview

Welcome to the final day of eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. We've got all the information you need in our daily preview.
18 May 2025
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Chicago
Welcome to the final day of eliminations at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. Here's all the information you need to know in our Sunday preview. This event is the sixth of 20 races this…
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Kalitta, Beckman, Herrera qualify No. 1; Langdon, Hagan, Herrera win Mission Challenge titles at Route 66 Raceway

Doug Kalitta set a track record to qualify No. 1 in Chicago while Jack Beckman and Gaige Herrera also took top spots at Route 66 Raceway, where Shawn Langdon, Matt Hagan, and Heerea also won Mission Challenge titles.
17 May 2025
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Shawn Langdon
The Kalitta Motorsports Top Fuel duo of points leader Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta enjoyed a banner day on Saturday at Route 66 Raceway, as Langdon won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race and Kalitta grabbed his third straight No. 1…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday News and Notes

News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day.
17 May 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Gaige Herrera
News, notes, quotes, and photos from the opening day of Pro qualifying at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Updated throughout the day. Schedule update: As a result of yesterday’s high…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Saturday preview

Welcome to day three of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. Today's packed schedule will feature the final rounds of qualifying in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock Motorcycle along with the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and a whole lot more.
17 May 2025
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Chicago
Welcome to day three of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill. This event is the sixth of 20 races this year in the Mission Foods NHRA pro series, and it includes Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro…
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Lane, Lang, and Hall lead winners at Firebird Raceway Division 6 event

Jeff Lane, Jody Lang, and Chris Hall led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northwest Division was in action at Firebird Raceway.
16 May 2025
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Division 6
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Firebird Raceway: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Jeff Lane, North Bend, Wash., '05 Cavalier, E/SMA, 8.558, 155.36  …
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Kalitta, Todd, and Angie Smith lead the way after day one in Chicago

Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd, and Angie Smith are the leaders after the opening day of the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
16 May 2025
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JR Todd
Top Fuel veteran Doug Kalitta made the most of windy conditions on Friday at Route 66 Raceway and kept his impressive qualifying run going, powering to the provisional No. 1 position at the 25th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA…
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Scag Racing unveils MMA legend Randy Couture’s Pro Mod in Chicago

Scag Racing unveiled the Scag Power Equipment Pro Modified hot rod to be driven by six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture in a reveal at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
16 May 2025
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Randy Couture
Scag Racing unveiled the Scag Power Equipment Pro Modified hot rod to be driven by six-time UFC Champion Randy Couture in a reveal at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway. Couture, a…
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After two Top Fuel wins, Langdon scores massive bracket payday

After two wins in the first five races, Shawn Langdon is leading the NHRA Mission Foods Top Fuel standings, and he recently became $50,000 richer.
16 May 2025
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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Shawn Langdon
The week before the start of the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, most racers took some time off to relax and prepare for a busy schedule that includes upcoming events in Chicago, Epping, Bristol, and Richmond…
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Payne, Whiteley shine at Division 4 Lucas Oil Texas Motorplex doubleheader

Madison Payne and Jim Whiteley scored Top Alcohol wins as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series South Central Division completed a doubleheader event at Texas Motorplex
16 May 2025
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Division 4
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Texas Motorplex: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Madison Payne, Claremont, Calif., 5.200, 278.74  def. Jon Bradford…
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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals Friday preview

After a pair of four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to a conventional two-wide format with this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak.
16 May 2025
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chicago
After a pair of four-wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to a conventional two-wide format with this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. The event…
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Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will be back in action at Route 66 Nationals

The Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway.
15 May 2025
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Larry McBride
The Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series will return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak at Route 66 Raceway. Reigning champion Larry "Spiderman…
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J.R. Gray looks to stay hot as Congruity Pro Mods head to Chicago for next event

After impressive showings at the first three races of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, the standout duo of J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos has no plans of slowing down as the category heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend.
15 May 2025
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J.R. Gray
After impressive showings at the first three races of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, the standout duo of J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos has no plans of slowing down as the category heads to Route 66 Raceway this weekend…
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May issue of National Dragster salutes Top Fuel history made at 4-Wide Nationals

The May issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas and Charlotte and a slew of related features, is now online in digital format and in the mail in its traditional print format to NHRA Members around the world.
15 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Cover 05
  READ THE ISSUE The May issue of NHRA National Dragster, featuring coverage of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in…
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North Central Division prepares for 2025 series launches, new programs for racers

The NHRA North Central Division and Oakley Motorsports are proud to announce updates to the 2025 Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series, including a revised schedule and exciting new program features that promise to elevate the competition and reward racers like never before.
15 May 2025
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Division 3
The NHRA North Central Division and Oakley Motorsports are proud to announce updates to the 2025 Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series, including a revised schedule and exciting new program features that promise to elevate the competition and reward…
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Double-up possibilities in line for four Flexjet Factory Stock racers in Chicago

Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown racers Lee Hartman, Doug Hamp, Jason Dietsch, and Lenny Lottig will be racing for two trophies at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, which will also feature the conclusion of the rain-delayed Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, where those four drivers have reached the semifinals.
15 May 2025
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Doug Hamp
Fans of factory stock hot rods will be treated to a unique two-for-one event at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, with this weekend’s NHRA national event featuring the usual three exciting days of Flexjet…
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NHRA expands 2025 Contingency Program with new categories, partners, and postings

Mountain Motor Pro Stock and new industry partners and expanded postings join forces to boost racer rewards in 2025.
14 May 2025
David Kennedy
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NHRA Expands 2025 Contingency Program with New Categories and Partners
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is excited to announce a significant expansion of its 2025 Contingency Program, introducing new racing categories and welcoming esteemed industry partners. This initiative underscores NHRA’s commitment to…
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You’re invited: Twilight Cruise honoring Wally Parks in Pomona on June 4, 2025

Celebrate the legacy of NHRA founder Wally Parks as we meet up at the Pomona museum that bears his name.
13 May 2025
David Kennedy
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You’re invited: Twilight Cruise honoring Wally Parks in Pomona– June 4, 2025
Before there was NHRA, before Hot Rod magazine, even before the SCTA — there was Wally Parks.  On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum invites you to a very special…
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Route 66 NHRA Nationals event guide: What you need to know before you go

Planning to attend or even watch this weekend's Gerber Collision 7 glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago? Check out our new event guide, which features ticket information, event schedule and news, entry lists, a facility map, the Nitro Alley schedule, driver bios, and much more.
13 May 2025
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Route 66 Nationals
  GERBER GLASS & COLLISION ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS EVENT GUIDE
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Watch the Division 4 Lucas Oil Series Dallas doubleheader 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.
12 May 2025
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Division 4 Lucas Oil Series
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 Strange, Summit, Laris…
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Kalitta, Beckman, Anderson, Herrera teams lead Crew of the Year standings

Five races into the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil competition.
12 May 2025
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Crew of the Year
Five races into the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the teams of Doug Kalitta, Jack Beckman, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera are the respective leaders in their classes in the NHRA Crew of the Year presented by Red Line Oil…
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Chris King Set to make 2025 Funny Car debut in Chicago

Heading into the 25th Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, Chicagoan Chris King, Funny Car team owner and driver, will be looking to use this event as a springboard to a strong season in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
12 May 2025
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King
Heading into the 25th Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak, Chicagoan Chris King, Funny Car team owner and driver, will be looking to use this event as a springboard to a strong season in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods…
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Happy Mother’s Day

Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you.
11 May 2025
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Happy Mother’s Day
Today, we honor the incredible mothers who stand behind the horsepower, and those who strap in and drive it themselves. To the moms in the stands, in the pits, and behind the wheel: Thank you for your strength, your sacrifice, and your unwavering…
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Dragster winner Clint Riley

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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88:57
Clint Riley, the 2019 Atlanta winner, claimed his second title in Right Trailers Top Dragster following a tough battle against Chad Taylor in the final round. Riley ran a 7.282 against his 7.28 dial while Taylor broke out by .017-second.
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Street winner Colby Fuller

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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92:55
For the third-straight season, Colby Fuller found the winner’s circle at an NHRA national event. After winning last year’s Charlotte event in Super Comp, Fuller earned the Super Street title with a 10.911 to 10.891 victory against Doug Ramsey.…
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Gas winner Rusty Cook

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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110:44
A foul start by Chris Lewis in the Super Gas final sent Rusty Cook to his third national event victory. Cook finished the job with a 9.872 in his Ohio Crankshaft Corvette.
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp winner Tony Collier

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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86:03
More than two decades after reaching the final of the U.S. Nationals, Tony Collier finally got his first national event title with an 8.903 in the Super Comp final to stop the 8.876 breakout of Franklin DiBartolmeo.  
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Stock winner Russ Linke

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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95:48
Russ “Bubba” Linke scored his fourth career national event win by topping Dennis Bergeron in the final round of Stock. Linke grabbed a lead at the start and held on with a 10.460 on his 10.43 dial.   
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Stock winner Joseph Lisa

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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80:17
For the third time in his career, Joe Lisa left zMax Dragway with a Wally after claiming the Super Stock title. Lisa was nearly perfect off the starting line and defeated Phil Lankford with a 10.047 on his 10.03 dial.
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Sean Bellemeur

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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86:17
After winning the delayed Gainesville finals earlier in the weekend, Sean Bellemeur earned a clean sweep in Top Alcohol Funny Car when he stopped Maddi Gordon, Chip Beverett, and Bob McCosh. Bellemeur drove his injected nitro entry to a 5.390 while…
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2025 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Brandon Greco

09 May 2025
NHRA National Dragster staff
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54:20
Brandon Greco became the latest national event winner in Top Alcohol Dragster when he prevailed over a quad that also included McKenna Bold, Kelly Kundratic, and James Stevens. Greco left first and powered to a 5.241 to hold off runner-up Kundratic…
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