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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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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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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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