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Gordon, Capps, Stanfield, Gadson, Cummings, Rivenbark Lead Winners at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Finals

Norwalk, Ohio — The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals wrapped up its June 25-28, 2026, run at Summit Motorsports Park with a strong slate of final-round victories across the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and supporting categories. Hot, humid conditions with track temperatures near 122 degrees tested teams throughout eliminations, but several drivers delivered standout performances to claim Wally trophies. In Top Fuel, Maddi Gordon earned her first career Wally and first final-round appearance in the class. Gordon drove the Ron Capps Motorsports entry to a 3.786-second pass at 333.

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Langdon and Prock Headline Qualifying Results at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

NORWALK, Ohio — Shawn Langdon and Austin Prock paced their classes in the final round of qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, held June 25-28, 2026, at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Langdon delivered a strong 3.695-second pass at 333.08 mph in the No. 2 entry to claim the top spot in Top Fuel. In Funny Car, Austin Prock posted the quickest run of the session with a 3.863 at 337.41 mph in the No. 1 machine to lead the field. Other standout performances included Gaige Herrera topping Pro Stock Motorcycle, Alan Bradshaw leading Top Alcohol Dragster, and Glenn Butc

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Harvey, Scriba, Wensley Jr., Pittman and McGee Hoist ‘660 Man’ Trophies at PDRA North vs. South Shootout

BUDDS CREEK, Md. (June 27, 2026) – Travis “The Carolina Kid” Harvey’s Pro Mod hot streak continued Saturday night when he raced to victory in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive at the Hoosier Tire PDRA North vs. South Shootout presented by Callies Performance. Competing at his car owners’ home track, Maryland International Raceway, Harvey delivered a wire-to-wire victory in the screw-blown Redd Topp Trucking/Holland Enterprise ’19 Camaro, using a 3.595-second pass at 209.36 mph to defeat Derek Ward and his 3.624 at 207.75 in the final round. Fredy Scriba (Switze

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Paap, Tutterow, Morgano, Pittman and McGee Top Qualifying Charts at PDRA North vs. South Shootout

BUDDS CREEK, Md. (June 26, 2026) – A last-minute decision to head to Maryland International Raceway resulted in a No. 1 qualifier award for Tim Paap Friday afternoon at the Hoosier Tire PDRA North vs. South Shootout presented by Callies Performance. The Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by Jerry Bickel Race Cars driver recorded a 3.653-second pass at 205.41 mph on Thursday’s first qualifying session, and when rain cut Friday’s Pro Nitrous qualifying down to one session, he was still the driver on top. It’s Paap’s first No. 1 qualifier award of the season at the fourth of seven races on th

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IHRA Triple Crown Opener Delivers Drama at Darana Raceway: Taylor Dietsch, Phil Esz, Rachel Curl, Anthony Rhodes & Mitch Brown Take Class Victories

Hebron, Ohio – June 20, 2026 — DARANA Raceway hosted an action-packed ET Series 5 event filled with tight racing, dramatic upsets, and standout performances across multiple classes. Racers battled through time trials and elimination rounds under the lights, with several classes going the distance in best-of-three or longer finals. Here are the class winners from the final elimination rounds: Pro Stock Winner: Taylor Dietsch Taylor Dietsch dominated the Pro Stock class, claiming the title with a strong final-round performance. Dietsch posted a winning 4.8651 ET at 148.66 mph in the decisive rou

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Red Line Oil PDRA Series Hitting Halfway Point in 2026 Season at North vs. South Shootout

BUDDS CREEK, Md. (June 22, 2026) – 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 Nationals, so everyone is excited to pick things up again at Maryland,"

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IHRA heats up with two Rounds of Qualifying for Triple Crown Darana Dragway Hebron

The IHRA Triple Crown continued Friday night with Qualifying Round 2 of the ET Series 5 at DARANA Raceway. Racers across nitro, alcohol, and professional categories laid down strong runs on the Hebron quarter-mile, setting the tone for the remainder of the event. From blistering Top Fuel passes to tightly contested Pro Mod and Outlaw Pro Mod fields, the session delivered a full spectrum of performance. Top Fuel Qualifying Rank Car # Name ET MPH 1 8 Shawn Reed 3.7671 332.35 2 144 Tripp Tatum 3.7971 329.19 3 616 Jasmine Salinas 3.7974 324.68 4 296 Gary Pritchett 3.8119 304.47 5 421 Spencer Masse

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IHRA Triple Crown Roars into Darana Raceway – Hebron This Weekend

HEBRON, Ohio — The ground will shake and the nitro will thunder as the International Hot Rod Association’s Triple Crown series launches its 2026 campaign this weekend at historic Darana Raceway – Hebron (National Trail Raceway). The June 19-20 event marks the opening round of the three-race Triple Crown, with Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars, Pro Mods, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and more chasing big money and early momentum in the high-stakes championship. A $1 million bonus awaits any driver who can sweep all three Triple Crown events in one of the five eligible classes (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro

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Bristol Showdown Delivers Thrilling Finals at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

The 2026 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway wrapped up with high-stakes eliminations on June 14, producing several close finishes and milestone victories across the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series classes. Top Fuel: Antron Brown Edges Langdon in Nail-Biter In one of the closest Top Fuel finals of the weekend, Antron Brown (No. 123) defeated Shawn Langdon (No. 2) with a 3.788-second pass at 331.61 mph to Langdon’s 3.801 at 334.07 mph. Brown held a slight starting line advantage (.055 to .057) and never trailed, taking the win by just 0.0156 seconds (roughly 8 feet). It

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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals: Round 1 Eliminations Recap

The opening round of eliminations at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered high drama, holeshot victories, and standout performances across the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series classes at Bristol Dragway. Top Fuel Top Fuel produced several competitive matchups, with a mix of top qualifiers and veterans advancing. Key storylines included strong runs from points contenders and a notable performance by Tony Stewart. Round 1 Winners (Top Fuel): Winner Defeated ET MPH Notes Doug Kalitta Josh Hart 3.799 330.31 Close holeshot win Tony Stewart Justin Ashley 3.841 325.53 Solid veteran

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Leah Pruett Leads Top Fuel at Thunder Valley Nationals; Hagan, Hartford, and Gadson Top Their Classes in Q3

The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway delivered intense qualifying action through Round 3, setting up a high-stakes Sunday elimination day. With fresh pavement and challenging conditions in play, the nitro classes produced standout performances, while Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle featured razor-thin margins at the top. Top Fuel: Pruett Asserts Dominance Leah Pruett in the Tony Stewart Racing dragster (No. 777) claimed the provisional No. 1 spot with a strong 3.794-second pass at 332.43 mph. She continues to build momentum following her Top Fuel victory in the de

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Antron Brown Leads Top Fuel Q2; Matt Hagan Tops Funny Car at Thunder Valley Nationals as Brief Weather Delay Fails to Halt Action

Bristol Dragway, Bristol, TN — Friday qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered strong runs and intense battles across the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series classes, even with a brief weather interruption. Rain paused action momentarily, requiring the Safety Safari to dry the track, but crews resumed under the lights and completed Qualifying Round 2. The postponed Top Fuel and Funny Car finals from the rain-affected New England Nationals were also contested as part of the busy Bristol program. Top Fuel Q2 Antron Brown in the Matco Tools dragster took the top spot in Q

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Doug Kalitta, Chad Green, Greg Anderson Lead Q1 at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Bristol Dragway – Bristol, TN – June 12, 2026 The opening round of qualifying at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals delivered strong performances from established stars and tight competition across several classes on Friday at Bristol Dragway. Top Fuel Doug Kalitta set the early pace in Top Fuel with a strong 3.927-second pass at 311.99 mph in his Mac Tools dragster. Billy Torrence slotted into second with a 3.956 at 312.64 mph, posting the quickest speed of the session. Shawn Reed rounded out the top three with a 4.069 at 287.11 mph. Leah Pruett was fourth at 4.237 seconds, while ve

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Bristol Dragway to Host PDRA Sportsman Spectacular as Part of PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (June 4, 2026) – The Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series announced today that the series will host its first PDRA Sportsman Spectacular as a part of the upcoming PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown presented by Larry Jeffers Race Cars at Bristol Dragway on August 7-9. The Sportsman Spectacular will offer increased payouts for all of the PDRA's sportsman and Jr. Dragster categories competing in the fifth of seven 2026 PDRA national events. "Sportsman racers are the backbone of our sport," said Tyler Crossnoe, series director, PDRA "With support from companies who share our vision

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NHRA Potomac Nationals Bring High-Octane History to Maryland International Raceway

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series reaches a landmark moment this Memorial Day weekend as the organization makes its long-awaited debut at Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Scheduled for May 29-31, the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS marks the first national event ever held at the historic facility, capping off the 75th anniversary season with a celebration of speed, competition, and fan engagement. Maryland International Raceway, located at 27861 Budds Creek Rd., has undergone significant upgrades to host the event, positioning it as a

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PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown Cancelled Due to Weather

DINWIDDIE, Va. (May 22, 2026) – Due to persistent rain and mist, as well as more inclement weather in the forecast, Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series officials have cancelled the PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Classic Graphix, May 21-23, at Virginia Motorsports Park. The event will not be rescheduled. The Mid-Atlantic Showdown was the third of seven races on the 2026 PDRA schedule. “Due to constant heavy mist this morning and rain returning to the hourly forecast for Friday, continuing worsening conditions for Saturday and Sunday, the Mid-Atlantic Showdown is officially cancelled,”

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