The NHRA is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the “51 Legends of the Divisions”  program, presented by Quarter-Max Racing, as part of the organization’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026. This special initiative honors the racers, track operators, and innovators who have made a lasting impact on the sport of drag racing at the divisional level. Rooted in NHRA’s founding year of 1951, each of the seven divisions will recognize 51 individuals  wh

UPDATE: 4/7/2026 - Weekend Schedule Update Attention Lucas Oil Winternationals Contestants! Just wanted to keep you all posted as we continue to monitor the weather for this weekend. Due to the pending forecast we’ve made the difficult decision to move round 1 to Thursday for Stock, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street. NHRA will continue to monitor the pending forecast and may need to make additional updates to the schedule! Please keep an eye on NHRAracer.co

The start of the 2026 season is already building excitement as tires finally hit the track at Gainesville Raceway, signaling the opening of a historic year for the National Hot Rod Association. The 2026 season marks the 75th Anniversary of the NHRA, and the celebration begins with the first National Event of the season in Gainesville this weekend.   Adding to that excitement, NHRA is proud to announce a brand-new marketing partnership with Quarter-Max, a highly respected manu