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The New England Nationals never disappoints. Check out our massive photo gallery that captures the feel of this event. View the full article

The 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto rolls into New England Dragway in Epping, N.H., June 5-7 – the eighth of 20 races on NHRA’s 75th-anniversary Mission Foods schedule, the second leg of the Eastern Swing that opened last weekend at the inaugural Potomac Nationals, and the centerpiece of New England Dragway’s own 60th-anniversary season. Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock are on the championship clock. The track records that Doug Kalitta, Brittany Force, and Greg And

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series rolls into a brand-new home this weekend for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Md. — the second of four new events on the 2026 tour and the seventh race of the 75th anniversary season. Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon brings momentum off his Chicago win. Antron Brown is back on the East Coast for a hometown run. Funny Car co-leaders Ron Capps and J.R. Todd headline a class that

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series rolls into the Chicago suburbs this weekend for the 26th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, the sixth event of the 2026 season. Four nights of nitro, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, and Factory Stock Showdown action at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois – May 14-17, 2026. This is your one-stop hub for storylines, schedule, track records, TV times, and Drag Illustrated’s full coverage. Bo

Complete coverage of the 2026 NHRA Mission #2Fast2Tasty Southern Nationals from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Georgia – May 1-3, 2026. The first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national event ever held at SGMP, in front of a sellout crowd. Winners, qualifying, eliminations, and full Drag Illustrated coverage all in one place. Jump to: Winners · Storylines · Qualifying · Eliminations · Schedule · Full Coverage 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals Winners ClassWinnerFinal ET /

Latest Update PDRA is back in action. The Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series rolls into Maryland International Raceway for the Hoosier North vs. South Shootout presented by Callies, the fourth of seven races on the 2026 tour. Testing opens Thursday, pro qualifying runs Friday, and eliminations crown 660 Man winners Saturday. Jump to Section Latest Update  •  Schedule  •  Storylines  •  Qualifying  •  Eliminations  •  Partner Spotlight  •  Photo Gallery  •  By the Numbers  •  Ti

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, an initiative designed to help students and emerging professionals launch successful careers in the automotive industry. Through the scholarship program, eligible students may receive awards of up to $5,000 to support their education at accredited universities, colleges, and vocational or technical schools in the United States and Canada. SEMA also offers loan forgiven

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals is a top-tier event. Check out our photo gallery that highlights just how special this event is.View the full article

Drag Illustrated Event Hub presented by RACERSCLUB  ·  Bristol Dragway  ·  June 12-14, 2026 The 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals rolls into Bristol Dragway, June 12-14 — the ninth of 20 races on NHRA’s 75th-anniversary Mission Foods schedule and the third leg of the three-race Eastern Swing that opened at Potomac and continued at Epping. Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle are all on the championship clock. JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mo

The Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil wrapped up Saturday night at Bradenton Motorsports Park, marking the culmination of the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. As the name suggests, Pro Mod was the headline attraction with its $150,000-to-win, 32-car field and the $15,000-to-win Outlaw Light Beer Wild Card Shootout for non-qualifiers, while Pro 10.5, True 10.5, Lil Gangstas, and a slew of index classes rounded out the show.

Fuel Altereds are wild animals that run on nitro. Ryan Hill had his hands full when the "Nitro Bandido" tried to take flight at 240 mph.View the full article

There’s a difference between a great race and a great field. Wins come and go. Records get broken and eventually replaced. But when the margin between qualifying and going home shrinks to the point that elite teams are separated by thousandths of a second, something more meaningful is happening. That’s no longer about who won the weekend – it’s about how high the competitive ceiling of the sport has moved. That’s the conversation surrounding the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented b

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – To start the 75th anniversary celebration, NHRA will open the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season in grand style at famed Gainesville Raceway for the 57th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8. NHRA will pay homage to some of its legendary names during the milestone year, starting in Gainesville with appearances from icons like Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Don Prudhomme, Shirley Muldowney, Darrell Gwynn and drag racing pioneer “Big Daddy” Don Ga

One of the biggest seasons in NHRA history is set for a massive opening, as the 75th anniversary season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series officially gets underway with the NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at legendary Gainesville Raceway. The historic race and venue will get an added touch this season to kick off NHRA’s milestone year, with a lineup full of legends scheduled to appear to start the celebration. Some of the sport’s biggest names – including Kenny Bernstein, Don Garlit

Originally meant to be flipped, longtime Ford aficionado John Evans took a Buick Grand National on trade and built it into a street terror.View the full article

Former road racer J.R. Osborne's ride is wild. He's partnered with FFRE to create a unique Coyote-powered Pro Mod Mustang.View the full article

You don't see many AMC products in Super Stock. A.H. Adkins' AMX Super Stocker is a real beast and lays down eight-second passes.View the full article

In a move aimed at strengthening the current program for the upcoming NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, SCAG Racing is excited to welcome Aaron Brooks as Crew Chief to the Bluebird Turf/Dave Richards Funny Car team. Brooks, who started as a crew guy and worked his way up the drag racing ladder, has many years of experience as a crew chief in both nitro classes. Brooks’ reputation for maximizing resources and mentoring crew members has made him a respected figure in drag racing an

NHRA Pro Stock star and multi-time Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield added another significant accomplishment to his résumé Saturday night when he won the $150,000-to-win Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod (WSOPM) presented by Red Line Oil at Bradenton Motorsports Park. The final round was decided by just .003 seconds as Stanfield drove around newly crowned 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service champion Peter Norton in a side-by-side race

Aaron Stanfield and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers Racing team rallied to victory Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. After a lethal display on the starting line through the weekend, including a sharp .001 reaction time in the second round, Stanfield took the victory in the final round on a holeshot, cutting a near-perfect .002 reaction time to hold off a hard-charging Matt Hartford. Stanf

The Drag Illustrated World Series Of Pro Mod was packed full of drama and big moments. Here's a recap of this massive event.View the full article

AB Motorsports Accelerate Program athlete Angelle Sampey has been named to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2027, further cementing her legacy as one of the most accomplished and influential competitors in drag racing history. A three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, Sampey dominated the category in the early 2000s, capturing consecutive titles from 2000 to 2002 and setting the standard for excellence on two wheels. Her 46 career victories rank third all-t

AB Motorsports announced today that Autoland Outlets will join the team as an official partner for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, aligning with four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown and the AB Motorsports organization, including the AB Motorsports Accelerate Program. A leading automotive dealer specializing in specialty pick-up trucks and commercial vehicles, Autoland Outlets brings long-standing ties to the drag racing community. This partnership deepens Aut

Three weeks after starting eliminations at the season-opening KTR Drag Racing PDRA Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet at Darlington Dragway, the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series crowned its first winners of the 2026 season Thursday night at Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC. The series completed the Carolina Nationals eliminations during Thursday testing ahead of this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech, the second of seven races on the

Street Car Braggin Rights is the ultimate grassroots racing event. Check out this gallery of action from SCBR at Rockingham Dragway. View the full article