“The Rock” Joins NHRA’s 2026 Countdown to the Championship
The historic Rockingham Dragway will host a full NHRA national event for the first time in its history.
Articles by Anne Proffit
New 2026 Events for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown
NHRA is planning a big 75th anniversary celebration throughout the 2026 season which will include the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series (LODRS) and the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown.
Maddi Gordon Gets 2026 Carlyle backing; Rick Ware Racing Shuffles Crew Chiefs
Changes are afoot to adjust the number of dragsters competing in NHRA’s 75th anniversary season upwards next year.
B. Force, Hagan, Glenn and Herrera Win Big in Las Vegas
As expected, the 25th Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals presented by Direct Connection provided a preview of the drama that will occur when the 2025 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series completes its 74th season a week from now.
Dodge Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection set for 2026 Factory Stock Showdown
Dodge didn’t wait until the SEMA show to introduce their next generation Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection.
NHRA Mission Foods Title Races should Tighten in Las Vegas
Halloween in Sin City is going to be fast, furious and more exciting than it usually is, as NHRA’s Mission Foods Drag Racing Series contests its 19th of 20 races to determine national champions in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Marco Andretti Retires from Racing at age 38
From the time that Mario Andretti entered the Indianapolis 500 in 1964, there’s been an Andretti in the field for nearly every year the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race has run. That will change in 2026, as Marco Andretti, son of Michael and grandson of Mario hangs up his gloves.
NHRA Summit Racing Series Titles Will be Decided in Las Vegas
This upcoming weekend’s penultimate race for NHRA’s Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway also includes the season finale for the Congruity Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and the crowning of NHRA Summit Racing Series world championships.
McCulloch to Ashley’s TF team; Pro Mod races at Norwalk in 2026
With a couple of weeks between NHRA’s Texas FallNationals and next weekend’s Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals, the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series landscape is taking time to change.
Buddy Hull Returns to NHRA Funny Car action at Las Vegas
The intent was always to return to the seat and to put substitute driver Alex Laughlin back in his other NHRA machines full-time, including his Pro Mod entry.