Chip King made drag racing history when he broke an NHRA Pro Mod record with an incredible performance on the track. Pro Mod is one of the most exciting classes in drag racing because the cars are extremely powerful, fast, and built for one purpose: going down the quarter-mile as quickly as possible. Breaking a record in this class takes a combination of skill, technology, preparation, and courage.

INDIANAPOLIS — September 8, 2026 — The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has officially entered its championship stretch following a dramatic Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, with the sport's top competitors now turning their attention toward the six-race Countdown to the Championship.

This past weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returned to Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, and Top Fuel once again provided some of the biggest excitement of the weekend. With the championship season getting closer to its final stretch, every round mattered, and the Top Fuel field came ready to put on a show.

Oliver the Watusi, the beloved mascot of Texas Motorplex, has passed away at the age of 22. His death marks the end of an unforgettable chapter for the Texas Motorplex family and the many drag racing fans who came to know him over the years. Texas Motorplex announced that Oliver passed peacefully, sharing the news with fans who had followed his story.

Ned Dunphy made history at the PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown at Bristol Dragway by earning his first career Pro Boost victory. After putting in years of work in drag racing, Dunphy finally reached the winner’s circle in one of the sport’s toughest classes.

Maple Grove Raceway, one of the most recognizable drag strips on the East Coast, has closed its doors, leaving racers and fans wondering what the future holds for the historic facility.

The Texas Motorplex in Ennis is getting ready for one of the biggest drag-racing weekends of the year, the 2026 Texas NHRA Fall Nationals. With the event getting closer, excitement is already building among racers and fans who are looking forward to seeing some of the fastest cars in the country hit the track.

In the high-stakes world of grudge racing, a major victory right before the weekend’s main event is the ultimate statement of intent. At Darlington Dragway, Andy Mac did exactly that, turning the 5,000 dollar Extreme 275 shootout into his own personal statement of dominance. Serving as the high-octane prelude to the absolute biggest races of the weekend, this class wasn't just about the money; it was a psychological battleground where teams looked to establish momentum, test their limits, and strike fear into the hearts of the competition before the main event grid locked in.

Nickens Brothers Racing Engines, based in Conroe, Texas, is a well-known name in the drag racing and performance world. The company has built a strong reputation for high-performance engine machining, rebuilding, and race-engine development, with decades of experience behind the Nickens name.

This past weekend, August 7–9, drag racing fans had plenty of action to watch across the country. One of the biggest events was the PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown at Bristol Dragway, where racers competed in professional, sportsman, and Jr. Dragster classes. The event featured three days of intense competition as drivers battled through qualifying and eliminations.

The 2026 NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier is bigger than ever, with a $30,000 Hoosier Prize Poolup for grabs! 🏆💰