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NHRA Nitro Driver Joe Morrison’s Right2Breathe® Project has once again teamed up with the highly acclaimed Cleveland Clinic as well as the NDD Medical, BluZone Health and will be located adjacent to the Kroger Health display, to present the “Put Your Lungs on the Dyno” Lung Health Screening Project at the 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.  The Funny Car driver from Flemington, New Jersey and Right2Breathe, a New Jersey based 501(c)(3) non-profit, in collaboration with a team of he

Super Stockers are some of the most unique sportsman cars in drag racing. Check out Larry Eagle's super cool Oldsmobile Calais. View the full article

As recently as two years ago, the once-heralded Mountain Motor Pro Stock class looked broken and fragmented, with no clear direction on how to proceed. Many teams seemed unsure on which sanctioning body to compete in – PDRA featured eighth-mile competition as a professional class, while NHRA offered quarter-mile racing, but only at select events.  When the newly reformed IHRA threw its hat into the ring last season, it initially looked like the MMPS waters would only be muddied further. Inst

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

Dubbin Motorsports enters Norwalk looking to reestablish the performance baseline that delivered a Wally and Ice Cream Scoop at the event three seasons ago. The team has a strong history at Norwalk. In 2023, the DMP Awnings – Kentex Roofing backed team delivered a near-flawless performance at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals, securing its first NHRA National Event victory in Top Alcohol Dragster. Most recently, the team skipped the Chicago NHRA stop after failing to close the perfor

John Force Racing is bringing a lot of momentum to Norwalk. The team is ready for the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. View the full article

The NHRA announced today that its broadcasting team has been honored with six prestigious Telly Awards, including a Gold Telly award for its Chasing Speed documentary.  The six overall Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, mark another stellar achievement for the broadcasting team and add to an impressive milestone total. The team has now received more than 50 Telly Awards over the past decade. This year’s total includes one Gold Telly for the N

Ron Capps and Maddi Gordon are ready for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. See how they plan to attack this event.View the full article

Steve Johnson enters the 2026 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals looking to build on the momentum gained from a strong qualifying effort and a semifinal finish in Bristol two weeks ago. The 12-time NHRA national event winner continues his historic 40th anniversary tour aboard his Suzuki, June 25-28, at Ohio’s spectacular Summit Motorsports Park. As the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class enters the seventh race and the halfway point of their 14-event Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule

ScottRod Racing is pleased to announce that Foundation Risk Partners, in conjunction with Louisville Aviation, will serve as an associate sponsor for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio.   The partnership was established through longtime supporter Mike Pratt, owner of Louisville Aviation and an MD-11 captain based in Louisville, Kentucky. Through its Louisville office, Foundation Risk Partners has assisted Scott Farley and Michelle Torromeo with their insurance needs, mak

The IHRA Triple Crown was more than your typical drag race. Check out our massive gallery of photos from the Hebron event.View the full article

If reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde had to pick a home track, the Canadian’s first choice would be Summit Motorsports Park, the site of this weekend’s fan-favorite 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. If Hyde’s tuner and team owner, Jim Head, had to select a home track, the Columbus, Ohio native would also absolutely pick the standout facility in Norwalk, which makes this weekend’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event incredibly important for both on severa

Elite Motorsports is riding into Summit Motorsports Park ready to collect some hardware. Each team has big hopes for this event.View the full article

Team Kalitta heads to Summit Motorsports Park on a roll. Each of the nitro teams are in the hunt for a regular season title in 2026.View the full article

One year ago, Mark Pawuk arrived at Summit Motorsports Park pursuing a victory that had eluded him throughout his NHRA career. After decades of racing at the famed Ohio facility, the longtime fan favorite finally captured his first NHRA national event win at his home track, a triumph that helped propel him to a second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship. As the series returns to Norwalk this weekend for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Pawuk hopes the place that sp

Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free-to-play fantasy drag racing game for NHRA fans, is excited to announce that VizionOne Hand Cleaner will serve as the presenting sponsor of the game during this weekend’s Norwalk Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, June 26-28. As one of the most anticipated stops on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, the Norwalk Nationals provides the perfect opportunity for VizionOne Hand Cleaner to connect with passionate racers

Former NHRA sportsman racer J.C. Beattie Jr.’s venture into Pro 632 presented by Mark Williams Enterprises in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series is finally showing the rewards for the team’s hard work over the last few seasons. Beattie recently switched to a new nitrous-fed powerplant under the hood scoop in his ATI Performance Products ’18 Camaro, and when you combine that with Beattie’s driving and Dave Hanlon’s tuning, you end up with a dominant start to the 2026 season.  Editor’s N

There are drag-and-drives, then there's Alaska Speed Week. This unique event combines drag racing with some spectacular views.View the full article

Fresh off his first victory of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will make a special appearance at the Summit Racing Equipment Super Store in Tallmadge, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 24. Brown and the AB Motorsports team will first join Summit Racing Equipment employees for the company’s annual employee picnic before opening the festivities to fans during the Summit Racing Equipment Meet & Greet from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.

After rain initially forced the postponement of the first IHRA Triple Crown event at Maple Grove raceway May 22-24, the sanctioning body kicked off the big-money series over the weekend at Darana – National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio with a potential $1 million up for grabs across five categories. By Saturday night, five drivers stood alone as the only candidates eligible: Tripp Tatum (Top Fuel), Paul Lee (Funny Car), Jason Harris (Pro Mod), John DeFlorian (Mountain Motor Pro Stock), and Tayl

Racers in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series professional, sportsman, and Jr. Dragster classes are eager to get back on track this weekend at the Hoosier Tire North vs. South Shootout presented by Callies Performance, June 25-27, at Maryland International Raceway. The last stop on tour was rained out before competition began, adding to the buildup for the fourth of seven races on the 2026 PDRA schedule.  “It’s been just over two months since we crowned event winners at the East Coast N

The Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge is one of the marquee events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour and this year’s race, which takes place July 17-19 at Sonoma Raceway, will again deliver an incredible weekend to the passionate Northern California fans. The picturesque track in the heart of scenic wine country is the perfect setting for the heart-pounding action of 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro machines, providing fans with unforgettable memories and world-cl

Sick Summer took racers to some amazing tracks. Here's a recap of all the drag-and-drive action from Sick Summer 2026.View the full article

Team Bucketlist Mob has been selected for the Horsepower Wars $10K Drag Shootout. Learn more about this unique team right here. View the full article

The IHRA Triple Crown put on an epic show. Here's a recap of who won and could be racing for a million dollars this September at Maple Grove. View the full article