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NHRA expands Pro Stock competition with Ford and Dodge engine parity initiative

New 11,000-rpm limit for Ford and Dodge opens the door for increased manufacturer diversity beginning at Charlotte 4-Wide Nationals
17 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
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NHRA expands Pro Stock competition with Ford and Dodge engine parity initiative
In a move designed to strengthen competition and reintroduce manufacturer diversity, the NHRA has announced a significant evolution in Pro Stock rules, opening the category further to Ford and Dodge combinations with a targeted performance…
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Capps, Sampey to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class. Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75 Drivers list from its first 75 years, will be inducted next March in Daytona Beach, Fla.
17 Apr 2026
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Hall of Fame
NHRA racers Ron Capps and Angelle Sampey will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in its 2027 class.Capps and Sampey, both members of NHRA’s recently announced Top 75…
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Mission Raceway Park to host RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals

The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.
17 Apr 2026
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RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals
The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, B.C.It brings the standout event for…
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Division 7 Lucas Oil Series roars into The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Pacific Division is in action this week with a doubleheader event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. LATEST UPDATE: Race 1 results
17 Apr 2026
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D7
The following are Friday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Pacific Division event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:COMPETITION ELIMINATORDon Bevers, Tucson, Ariz., '89 Probe, A/SMA, 8.624, 122.48…
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RPM Group partners with NHRA to bring NHRA Drag Racing back to South Florida

NHRA has entered into a strategic alliance with the RPM Group in an effort to help bring NHRA Drag Racing back to the South Florida area.
16 Apr 2026
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RPM
NHRA has entered into a strategic alliance with the RPM Group in an effort to help bring NHRA Drag Racing back to the South Florida area.The RPM Group is a premier motorsports and marketing company focused on helping to resurrect racing venues in…
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Construction ramps up on Bristol Dragway’s new concrete racing surface

Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway, home of the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.
16 Apr 2026
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Bristol Dragway
Progress continues at a rapid pace as construction crews brought out the big equipment to pour concrete and provide a new race surface at Bristol Dragway, from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark.The project has been in the works for a couple…
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Ida Zetterström set for Charlotte return with new partner GlobalSKU

Popular Top Fuel racer Ida Zetterström will kick off her 2026 season with Shawn Reed Racing and New Partner GlobalSKU at the upcoming 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte.
16 Apr 2026
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Ida Zetterstrom
Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström will launch her 2026 season at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway. The event will mark Zetterström’s first race of the year, and her debut with Shawn Reed Racing. In addition, Zetterström will also…
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Speedmaster partners with Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for 2026 season

Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence.
15 Apr 2026
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Melanie Johnson
Speedmaster has partnered with Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson as primary sponsor for the 2026 NHRA season. The partnership marks an expansion of Speedmaster's motorsport presence, adding Top Alcohol competition alongside the company's…
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Behind the Scenes with the winners of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Go behind the scenes with the winners of the 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals as they celebrate with their teams and accept congratulations from their defeated final-round opponents.
15 Apr 2026
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Local Congresswoman Norma J. Torres salutes NHRA and its Pomona roots

Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a lifelong resident of Pomona, Calif., was an honored guest of NHRA at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. The congresswoman brought with her a copy of the Congressional Record read on the floor of Congress saluting NHRA on its 75th anniversary.
15 Apr 2026
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a lifelong resident of Pomona, Calif., was an honored guest of NHRA at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.The congresswoman brought with her a copy of the Congressional Record to be read on the floor of…
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Wichita Falls, Texas, honors hometown hero and NHRA legend Eddie Hill

Past NHRA Top Fuel world champion Eddie Hill, renowned for his speed on land and water, was honored recently by the city of Wichita Falls with the renaming of the RC Airpark after him.
15 Apr 2026
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Eddie Hill
Past NHRA Top Fuel world champion Eddie Hill, renowned for his speed on land and water, was honored recently by the city of Wichita Falls, Texas, with the renaming of the RC Airpark after him.Hill, now 90, frequents the RC Airpark and has shifted…
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Geoff Monise wins Winternationals Legacy Funny Car title

The Legacy Nitro Funny Car final at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals went to Geoff Monise, who powered to an impressive 4.644 (1,000-feet) in the final to hold off Nathan Sitko’s competitive 4.698.
15 Apr 2026
Legacy
The Legacy Nitro Funny Car final went to Geoff Monise, who powered to an impressive 4.644 (1,000-feet) in the final to hold off Nathan Sitko’s competitive 4.698.
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Shawn Langdon is strong out of the gate in 2026

From winning the 1,000th Top Fuel race and beating all comers at the NHRA Arizona Nationals three years in a row to chasing the points lead in 2026, Langdon’s journey reflects his roots and spotlights his contribution to an era of dominance for Kalitta Motorsports.
15 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
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Shawn Langdon is strong out of the gate in 2026
After the 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Langdon sits just four points out of the Top Fuel lead, continuing a powerful early-season surge that included a win at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs and strong…
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Eddie Hill, the early years

15 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
We all know Eddie Hill as the gray-haired and bearded "Texan" who broke records on the dragstrip like records were going out of style, but there was an Eddie Hill that none of us knew before that. His wife, Ercie, was kind enough to open up the…
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Watch the Division 7 Las Vegas Lucas Oil Series event for free on NHRA.tv

NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.
15 Apr 2026
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Division 7
NHRA fans can watch the Division 7 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opener from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for free starting Thursday on NHRA.tv.Presenting sponsors of NHRA.tv Sportsman coverage from Las Vegas are…
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Still popular after all these years: Catching up with fan favorites Eddie and Ercie Hill

It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie remain forever in the hearts of racing fans who witnessed their magical dozen years in the 1980s and '90s.
14 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
Eddie Hill
It has been more than 25 years since Eddie Hill last powered down the dragstrip in his bright yellow “Nuclear Banana” Top Fueler, but the scrappy Texan, wife Ercie, and their memorable menagerie that included a dauschund ("Hot Dog") and a Siamese…
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Weekend Rewind: 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

Race 3 of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season was a barnburner at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with the annual running of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Enjoy this video rewind of a wild weekend.
14 Apr 2026
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Conquering Pomona: Greg Anderson and Mike Green break it down

On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Pomona winners Greg Anderson and Mike Green join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their weekends, their early seasons, and a whole lot more.
14 Apr 2026
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NHRA Insider podcast
NHRA Insider
 On this episode of the NHRA Insider powered by Speedmaster, Pomona winners Greg Anderson and Mike Green join host Brian Lohnes to talk about their weekends, their early seasons, and a whole lot more.The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals was…
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Tim Wilkerson to be inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame will induct NHRA Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson into its Class of 2026, honoring his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of drag racing.
14 Apr 2026
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Tim Wilkerson
The Illinois Sports Hall of Fame will induct NHRA Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson into its Class of 2026, honoring his outstanding career and lasting impact on the sport of drag racing.A native of Springfield, Ill., Wilkerson has built a remarkable…
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Comeback from crash earns Bracey-Nero Holley EFI Never Rest Award in Pomona

Super Gas racers Sandy Bracey-Nero and her husband, Paul, were the recipients of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals.
13 Apr 2026
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Never Rest award
Sandy Bracey-Nero and her husband, Paul, were the recipients of the Holley EFI Never Rest Award at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals for their efforts to get their Corvette Super Gasser race-ready to compete in Pomona after an on-track accident at…
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Scoreboards upgraded at Firebird Raceway in Western Idaho

The “original” Firebird Raceway outside Eagle, Idaho, recently modernized its track scoreboards, another step in the facility’s ongoing commitment to improving its racer and spectator experience.
13 Apr 2026
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Firebird Raceway
The “original” Firebird Raceway outside Eagle, Idaho, recently modernized its track scoreboards, another step in the facility’s ongoing commitment to improving the racer and spectator experience while preserving the heritage of one of the Northwest’…
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Night of Champions honored 1,000 Funny Car winners at 2026 Winternationals

A weekend of milestones came to fruition as NHRA celebrated Funny Car history at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
13 Apr 2026
David Kennedy
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Night of Champions honored 1,000 Funny Car winners at 2026 Winternationals
The 2026 NHRA Winternationals delivered a milestone moment for one of drag racing’s most iconic categories, as the sport celebrated its 1,000th Funny Car winner—an honor ultimately claimed by Matt Hagan. But the celebration extended far beyond…
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Five Things We Learned in Pomona

The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals lived up to the tradition of Southern California drama that’s been present since the race debuted in 1961. The racing was wonderfully close and exciting, and the winners engaged in the thrill of winning one of NHRA’s “majors." Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
13 Apr 2026
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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5 Things
The Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals lived up to the tradition of Southern California drama that’s been present since the race debuted in 1961. The racing was wonderfully close and exciting, and the winners engaged in the thrill of winning one of NHRA…
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Lucas Oil Sportsman racing winners shine at Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals

In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, 10 drivers also collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wins at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, including Doug Gordon, who returned to the winner's circle in Top Alcohol Funny Car after a two-year break from driving.
13 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Doug Gordon
In addition to the exciting Mission Foods Drag Racing Series action at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, 10 drivers also collected Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wins at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.Garrett Bateman, a three-time winner in Las…
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Hagan wins 1,000th Funny Car race, doubles with Stewart; Anderson wins Pomona again

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.
12 Apr 2026
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Winners
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…
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Unofficial Mission Foods points standings

Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the third event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
12 Apr 2026
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Points
Unofficial points standings following the completion of the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the third event of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.Official points will be posted…
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2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Dragster winner Garrett Bateman

12 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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69:37
Garrett Bateman, a three-time winner in Las Vegas, claimed his first national event win since 2017 when he topped Jon Bradford in the Top Alcohol Dragster final. Bateman was consistently in the 5.20s including a 5.285 in the final after Bradford…
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2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Top Alcohol Funny Car winner Doug Gordon

12 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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78:11
Returning to the driver’s seat this year after daughter, Maddi, made the move to Top Fuel, it didn’t take long for Doug Gordon to find the winner’s circle. The three-time Top Alcohol Funny Car champion downed Annie Whiteley on a holeshot in a great…
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2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Comp winner Ryan Warter

12 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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101:27
Ryan Warter, whose four national event wins include the 2021 Pomona Finals, scored again in Comp when he drove his Joint Venture Pontiac past Josh Lee, who fouled in the final. 
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2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Super Stock winner Kyle Rizzoli

12 Apr 2026
NHRA National Dragster staff
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111:17
Kyle Rizzoli won for the 16th time in his career and fourth in Pomona when he stopped Jim Grossi Jr. in the Super Stock final. Rizzoli was sharp with a .013 light and an 8.873 on his 8.86 dial.
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