National Hot Rod Association News

Leah Pruett is stepping away from NHRA to focus on having a second child with Tony Stewart

Leah Pruett, in contention for her first NHRA Top Fuel championship, will step away from the drag-racing series at the end of this season to focus on having a second child with hus...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

F1 returns from break with Dutch GP and NASCAR heads to the Magic Mile

Joey Logano prevailed at Richmond after charging to the front late, while Formula 1 resumes its season following the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Brittany Force reveals how her father John Force's brutal NHRA crash changed her perspective: "There were those moments that went through my head" Brittany Force, the daughter of NHRA legend John Force, has opened up about how her father’s horrifying crash in 2024 changed her life’s perspective and forced her to reconsider he...

AUGUST 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Blaney survives overtime as Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro

Ryan Blaney wins the third round of the Cup Series in-season challenge

JULY 14 • Associated Press

"Her legacy will never be forgotten": John Force Racing issues official statement on the death of the NHRA icon's eldest daughter Adria The motorsports community is in mourning following the official statement from John Force Racing confirming the passing of Adria Force Hight...

MAY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shawn Langdon breaks the NHRA speed record by reaching 345 mph in his Top Fuel dragster

Shawn Langdon broke the NHRA speed record by reaching 345.00 mph in a Top Fuel qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Kalitta Sets New zMAX Dragway Track Record with 342mph Run to Win NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Fuel’s Doug Kalitta powers to historic 342 mph pass to claim victory; Ron Capps (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera...

APRIL 26 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Langdon, Capps, Anderson, M. Smith All Earn Provisional No. 1 Spots at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Fuel’s Clay Millican won the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for the first time in 2026 on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, picking up the victo...

APRIL 25 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Langdon, Capps, Anderson and M. Smith Earn Provisional No. 1 Spots at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon was the only driver to reach the 3.60s on Friday at zMAX Dragway, powering to the provisional No. 1 position to kic...

APRIL 25 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Four Lanes, Limitless Action: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Take Over zMAX Dragway The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals return to zMAX Dragway this weekend, transforming Charlotte into the epicenter of one of the most intense and high...

APRIL 23 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Top Five Can't-Miss, Show-Stopping Experiences At This Weekend's NHRA 4-Wide Nationals As NHRA celebrates its 75th season, the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals is back at zMAX Dragway this weekend, giving fans the only chance to experienc...

APRIL 21 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

From John Force to 1,000th Top Fuel Win: Four Historic Moments That Shaped Drag Racing Four lanes. Four drivers. One winner. Nowhere else in the world delivers drag racing like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway — and th...

APRIL 20 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Why Is the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals a Must-See Event in Charlotte? The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway, is unlike anything else in motorsports. The moment the lights go green, four lanes t...

APRIL 14 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Roars Into Charlotte For NHRA's Thrilling 75th Anniversary Season As NHRA continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to zMAX Dragway for on...

MARCH 27 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Fast-talking, faster-driving Maddi Gordon is a potential force for drag racing

Maddi Gordon is a Top Fuel rookie who delighted crowds and dazzled colleagues at the NHRA season opener

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

NHRA icon John Force sends a message as the JFR lineup heads into a historic turning point after 50 years NHRA icon John Force recently sent out a message for his team, John Force Racing's new lineup, after the 2026 season-opening Gatornationals...

MARCH 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

How Can You Experience The American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals? The American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, April 24-26, is WAY more than just a race. It's a full weekend of horsepower, access, and un...

MARCH 9 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

Tony Stewart's wife Leah Pruett releases all-new series about returning to NHRA after becoming a mother Tony Stewart’s wife and NHRA standout Leah Pruett is releasing a new series called “Letters from Leah” to give viewers a look at how she stepped back into her Tony Stewart Racing T...

MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series to Debut at zMAX Dragway During 4-Wide Nationals Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24...

MARCH 2 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

What Makes the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals a Must-See Event at zMAX Dragway? If you've never experienced 44,000 horsepower launching at once, get ready: The American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals return to zMAX Dr...

FEBRUARY 20 • CHARLOTTEMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM

"Drag racing isn't the same without John Force": Graham Rahal faces 'cold hard truth' of family's reduced presence in NHRA and IndyCar IndyCar veteran Graham Rahal was at the preseason press conference and was questioned about Brittany Force and John Force announcing their retirement from NHRA at the end of last s...

JANUARY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Race Industry Week interview: Doug Kalitta and Alan Johnson | RACER Two-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Doug Kalitta (2023 & 2025) and legendary crew chief Alan Johnson, winner of 14 Top Fuel Championships with s...

JANUARY 5 • RACER.COM

John Force sends a message after his NHRA team JFR's major driver lineup reveal John Force Racing has released a major update for the 2026 NHRA season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"JFR now has one hell of a four driver lineup": Fans react as John Force Racing makes major 2026 driver announcement John Force Racing has announced a major update to its 2026 NHRA Drag Racing Series driver roster, and fans were ecstatic on social media.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Newly-crowned NHRA Funny Car champion Prock splits with John Force Racing | RACER John Force Racing has confirmed one of the biggest pieces of NHRA silly season news around the departure of the Prock family.It comes a week...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • RACER.COM

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Leah Pruett is stepping away from NHRA to focus on having a second child with Tony Stewart

F1 returns from break with Dutch GP and NASCAR heads to the Magic Mile

Blaney survives overtime as Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro

Shawn Langdon breaks the NHRA speed record by reaching 345 mph in his Top Fuel dragster

Fast-talking, faster-driving Maddi Gordon is a potential force for drag racing