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For Funny Car driver Chad Green, the In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip has a special place for the Midland, Tex., racer as he scored his first NHRA Funny Car national event win at the famed Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, capturing the 2023 NHRA In-N-Out World Finals. Now, Green is ready for another winner’s circle visit this weekend (April 10-12) in the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Green comes to Pomona as the current NHRA Mission Funny Car points leader with his 12,000-horsepower CGM Bond-Coat

As part of its 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, the NHRA has officially begun unveiling an expanded list of the Top 75 Drivers in the sanctioning body’s history, marking the first major update to its iconic drivers list since the original Top 50 was announced during NHRA’s 50th Anniversary season in 2001. The first five new additions – Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, and Peter Biondo – were announced this week, setting the tone for a month-long rollout that wi

NHRA, in collaboration with Concrete Software and Trailmark Games, announced the release of the “NHRA Legends of Drag Racing” mobile game, which is available now and for free on iOS and Android. Built on 75 years of NHRA’s illustrious drag racing history, the game is built for race fans and gamers, focusing on the incredible cars, rivalries and tracks that have shaped the sport over the past seven-plus decades. From old-school hot rods to legendary 340-mph Funny Cars and Top Fuel dragste

In celebration of a defining milestone in American motorsports, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has partnered with contemporary watch brand Filippo Loreti to unveil a collection commemorating NHRA’s 75th anniversary. This NHRA watch collaboration introduces two exclusive models, each available on a stainless-steel bracelet or performance rubber strap, designed to celebrate seven-plus decades of speed, engineering excellence, and championship legacy in professional drag racing. The li

The Midwest Nationals will showcase the NHRA to NFL audiences this year. The event will be broadcast during FOX's NFL coverage.View the full article

NHRA officials announced today that its historic event at Beech Bend Raceway will head back to its roots, returning to the National Hot Rod Reunion name for its race on June 18-20 and further celebrating the rich history and heritage of the event during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season. Along with the name change, NHRA also announced that Broc Porter will spearhead running the event for the first time, expanding the relationship between the NHRA Motorsports Museum and Porter’s Beech Bend Racew

The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals was epic. Here's a recap of all the action from on of the best NHRA events of the year so far. 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

NHRA announced the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Exhibition Series for 2026, bringing Street Outlaws stars to NHRA tracks.View the full article

Racing in a Nitro Funny Car for the first time on the NHRA tour this season, “Nitro” Joe Morrison and the Herzhauser Funny Car acquitted themselves with a solid outing at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. The veteran driver drove the Herzhauser Funny Car to the No. 16 qualifier position. The team came into Maryland International Raceway with a plan to make limited runs based on car count as well as the performance of the rest of the Funny Cars in the class. Their solo run on Saturday morning

The NHRA's first visit to Maryland International Raceway was epic. Here's who won at the first NHRA Potomac Nationals. View the full article

NHRA is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary during the 2026 season, and this year also represents a major milestone for the NHRA Pro Mod Series. The exciting series is set to enjoy its 25th anniversary celebration in 2026, racing 11 times across the country with the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. As part of the milestone campaign for NHRA Pro Mod, NHRA announced that it will stream qualifying coverage live and for free on the NHRA YouTube page on Friday and Saturday, as well as

The NHRA regular season points titles are starting to heat up. Check out who's got a chance to win the regular season championship. View the full article

NHRA announced today a continued and comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page starting this weekend for the 2026 season in the popular Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. For the second consecutive year, NHRA will stream more than 30 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2026 campaign, including extensive action from across all seven divisions, special events and more. The full schedule of complimentary races

The NHRA has announced the 2026 national event category schedule, purse increases, and special features for its 75th anniversary season.View the full article

The NHRA officially renewed the lucrative GESi Pro Stock award. The fastest driver at every single event takes home a massive cash bonus.View the full article

The stars of the NHRA are headed back to fan-favorite Firebird Motorsports Park for the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs on March 20-22, marking the second race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season during its season-long 75th anniversary celebration. The “Duel in the Desert,” which has drawn massive crowds for four decades, features a full weekend of action-packed racing at one of the premier facilities on the NHRA circuit. Top Fuel drag

As NHRA continues the yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to Route 66 Raceway for the fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK on May 14-17. Route 66 Raceway and its stadium-style facility have been a must-see stop on the NHRA tour since the series’ return in 2023. The venue has produced several memorable moments, and this year’s 26th annual event promises to again deliver an ep

As NHRA continues its monumental 75th anniversary celebration throughout the 2026 season, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is set to make its thrilling debut at popular South Georgia Motorsports Park for the 41st annual NHRA Southern Nationals on May 1-3. For the first time, the biggest names in the NHRA will appear at South Georgia Motorsports, set to wow fans with unforgettable 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro-powered action in Top Fuel and Funny Car, as the historic Southern Nationa

Heading into its 75th anniversary season, the celebratory kickoff to the milestone year gets underway with the highly-anticipated premiere of “Chasing Speed,” a six-part docuseries that premiered Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on VICE TV. Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta and Funny Car world champ Austin Prock helped celebrate the start of NHRA’s 75th season and the debut of “Chasing Speed” by ringing the Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange, opening a full day of media to celebrate the docus

INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA announced the season schedule for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, featuring a host of special events in 2026 as Summit Racing Equipment returns as the title sponsor of the popular racing league for youth ages 5-17. Now in its 34th year entering the NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League provides an impressive platform for young racers to perform at a high level and will feature eight-car shootouts that take place at ei

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was an action packed affair. We've got a full recap of all the race day highlights right here. View the full article

Even as NHRA prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026 and highlight some of the sport’s biggest legends, the 2027 season is already shaping up for another year-long epic celebration with one of motorsports’ most iconic figures. NHRA announced today that the 2027 season will honor the sport’s winningest star, legendary 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force, with a year-long “50 Years of Force” celebration at each stop on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour. To

NHRA officials announced today that U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the standout facility in Martin, Mich., serving as the 15th of 20 races during NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season and the first of six playoff races. Tickets go on sale for the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals on Feb.

The Wally Parks 75th Anniversary Appreciation Fund honors the NHRA founder. Racers compete for $27 million during this 2026 milestone.View the full article