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The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals marks the end of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season and sets the field for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Here are the scenarios.
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals marks the end of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season and sets the field for the six-race Countdown to the Championship playoffs.Racers qualify for the playoffs in two ways, either…
The entire drag racing universe descends upon historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious drag race. Professional action kicks off on Friday, Sept. 4, and here's our daily preview to get you started.
The entire drag racing universe descends upon historic Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious drag race.The 2026 NHRA Mission…
The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, September 4-7, will feature one of the largest contingents of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series competitors in the history of the class. Over two dozen Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Mustang Cobra Jets and Dodge Challenger Drag Paks fill the entry list for what is shaping up to be a historic race to celebrate NHRA’s 75th anniversary.
The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals, September 4-7, will feature one of the largest contingents of Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series competitors in the history of the class. Over two dozen Chevrolet COPO Camaros, Ford Mustang…
CLASS ELIMINATIONSFor NHRA Racers in Super Stock and Stock, today is arguably the most important day of the season as today is the day that Class winners will be crowned at the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S.…
NHRA announcer Joe Castello joins “Mr. 4 Speed” in a recreation of the Sox & Martin Plymouth Duster that he won Pro Stock’s first U.S. Nationals title with in 1970.
At the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, history doesn’t sit still. It fires up, rolls onto the asphalt, and reminds everyone within earshot why Indianapolis Raceway Park remains drag racing’s most sacred ground.This morning NHRA announcer…
A year ago, Jordan Vandergriff was thankful for the opportunity to make a two-race return as a substitute Top Fuel driver. This year, he's second in Funny Car points heading into the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
A year ago, Jordan Vandergriff was thankful for the opportunity to make a two-race return as a substitute Top Fuel driver. This year, he enters this weekend’s 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway…
The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals has helped shape Tony Schumacher’s legacy as the winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, and another win there this year would turn his season around.
02 Sep 2026
The season has not gone as planned thus far for Top Fuel standout Tony Schumacher. But all of that can change in an instant at this weekend’s prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park…
News, notes, and photos from the opening day of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.And, we’re off.Christmas came early for NHRA racers and fans as the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools…
Alexis DeJoria will be running a special John Force Night Stalker tribute paint scheme on her John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Alexis DeJoria will have a cadre of friends and family cheering her on at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, and she’s hoping the Night Stalker tribute paint scheme on her John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car will…
For the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the PlayNHRA pre-event favorites include Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Greg Anderson, and Gaige Herrera, four racers who are in contention for regular-season and end-of-season titles.
The entire drag racing world descends on Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this week for the 72nd edition of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, the sport’s biggest and most prestigious event. The U.S. Nationals also marks the end of…
For the third straight year, fans will be able to watch the opening days of the world’s biggest drag race for free on NHRA.tv and the NHRA YouTube page courtesy of Richmond Auctions.
For the third straight year, fans will be able to watch the opening days of the world’s biggest drag race for free on NHRA.tv and the NHRA YouTube page.Beginning with the start of Wednesday qualifying through the final round of the Sox & Martin…
The daughters of some of NHRA Drag Racing’s most recognizable drivers and team members will once again come together during the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals to support the Princess Pink Lemonade Stand, raising funds for Riley Children’s Hospital.
02 Sep 2026
The daughters of some of NHRA Drag Racing’s most recognizable drivers and team members will once again come together during the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to support the Princess…
Celebrate NHRA’s return to Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 17, with limited-edition gifts and the chance to drive new Dodge performance vehicles on the U.S. 131 Motorsports Park dragstrip.
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For the fourth consecutive year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner brought racers, crews, families, and industry partners together ahead of the opening day of the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis…
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join the show for an in-depth romp into all things 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
On this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join the show for an in-depth romp into all things 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals. McKenna and Brian Lohnes go deep into…
Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon and Cruz Pedregon Racing will welcome race fans to the team’s Brownsburg, Ind., headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the 2026 Cruz Pedregon Racing Open House & Car Show.
Two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Cruz Pedregon and Cruz Pedregon Racing will welcome race fans to the team’s Brownsburg, Ind., headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the 2026 Cruz Pedregon Racing Open House & Car Show, held during the week…
Team RTR has unveiled a new look for Shane Tucker's NHRA Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro, debuting a redesigned Volando Ranch Water paint scheme that will make its first competitive appearance at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Team RTR has unveiled a new look for Shane Tucker's NHRA Pro Stock Chevrolet Camaro, debuting a redesigned Volando Ranch Water paint scheme that will make its first competitive appearance at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.The…
On this bonus Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Insider, Brian Lohnes dives deep into the world of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and interviews rookie sensation Peter Norton, who has been racing for nine months and has…
JEGS has announced a new partnership with the NHRA to provide complimentary Wi-Fi access for all fans, racers, crewmembers, and event personnel beginning with the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
JEGS, a leading direct-to-consumer retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket, restoration, and racing parts and accessories, today announced a new partnership with the NHRA to provide complimentary Wi-Fi access for all fans…
Still need a reason to attend this weekend’s prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at the famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park? Here's about 100 reasons why you can't miss it.
Still need a reason to attend this weekend’s prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at the famed Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park?How about 45 of them, as in the 45 Top Fuel and Funny Car entries slated for the world’s…
For the fourth-straight year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner will be held ahead of the opening day of qualifying for the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The event will be held between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Top Eliminator Club building at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
For the fourth-straight year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner will be held ahead of the opening day of qualifying for the 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The event will be held between 5 p.m. and 7…
Kelly Clontz Racing has announced a new partnership with Crocodile Cloth, which will join the team as an associate partner for the upcoming Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Kelly Clontz Racing has announced a new partnership with Crocodile Cloth, which will join the team as an associate partner for the upcoming Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.As part of the partnership, a collaborative…
Arana Racing has announced a one-race partnership with TCX Global, a global time-critical logistics company, for the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Arana Racing has announced a one-race partnership with TCX Global, a global time-critical logistics company, for the 2026 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals.TCX Global will join Arana Racing and Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr.…
Greg Schenck left first and never looked back in the Comp final in his H/EA ’32 Bantam as he drove to a (-.578) 8.882 for the win over Greg Kamplain, who recorded a (-.501) 6.939 as the NHRA JEGS SPORTSnationals raced to completion at Beech Bend…
NHRA officials have announced that Edinburg Motorsports Park will become the newest member of the NHRA Member Track Network in the South Central Division (Division 4).
NHRA officials are thrilled to announce that Edinburg Motorsports Park (EMP) is the newest member of the NHRA Member Track Network in the South Central Division (Division 4).CEO Albert Rodriguez owns the standout South Texas facility, which…
Michael Farrell, Donna Morris, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. led the list of champions as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series North Central Division was in action at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
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The world’s biggest drag race will have one of the biggest collections of NHRA legends on hand, as a huge list of the most iconic names in NHRA history will help celebrate the prestigious Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals Sept. 2-7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
The world’s biggest drag race will have one of the biggest collections of NHRA legends on hand, as a huge list of the most iconic names in NHRA history will help celebrate the prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at the…
As we get ready for the Big Go, NHRA National Dragster Editor Phil Burgess takes a big go of his own through his notebook to talk about John Wiebe, Don Garlits' new book, the proud tradition of disabled racers, and much more.
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Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
My recent Random Ramblings and Rumblings column drew a huge response, not just for format but for content, and, like all good originals, there needs to be a sequel, so here…
At the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Jack Beckman’s Peak Chevrolet SS Funny Car will wear the same iconic black-and-white flame job scheme that carried team owner John Force to his 1996 championship season and Driver of the Year Award honors.
The ultimate definition of NHRA competitive dominance that was John Force’s 1996 championship season was capped off with a special paint scheme at that year’s season finale, and it’s that same iconic black-and-white flame job scheme that Jack…
NHRA has announced the full 20-race schedule for the upcoming 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season that will start and end the season at iconic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
Following an announcement of a return to a traditional schedule to start the year, NHRA has announced the full 20-race schedule for the upcoming 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.The 2027 campaign – which is NHRA’s 76th season – will…