NEWS

NHRA RESTORES HOT ROD REUNION NAME AT BEECH BEND
03/30/2026

NHRA officials confirmed the return of the National Hot Rod Reunion name for the June 18-20 event at Beech Bend Raceway, marking a deliberate shift toward the sport’s historical roots during its 75th anniversary season. The move reestablishes one of the Heritage Series’ most recognizable brands at a

ENCORE – PRO MODIFIED BECOMES AN ELIMINATOR, PT. 3
03/29/2026

Originally published January 4, 2010PART ONE – THE FORMATIVE YEARSPART TWO – THE MOVEMENT TURNS INTO SOMETHING SPECIALIn Part 2 of Pro Modified: Two Decades of Thrills, we focused on the World’s Fastest Group and how the racers sought a niche in which to gain match race bookings. We also focused on

PDRA CAROLINA NATIONALS HALTED BY COLD; ELIMINATIONS TO RESUME IN DUNN
03/29/2026

Rapidly falling temperatures forced officials to halt eliminations at the PDRA Carolina Nationals, shifting the remainder of the event to the East Coast Nationals in April. The decision came after two rounds of professional eliminations were completed and sportsman competition was in progress at Dar

2026 PDRA CAROLINA NATIONALS- DARLINGTON EVENT PAGE
03/29/2026

Photos by Robert RichardRapidly falling temperatures forced officials to halt eliminations at the PDRA Carolina Nationals, shifting the remainder of the event to the East Coast Nationals in April. The decision came after two rounds of professional eliminations were completed and sportsman competitio

WEATHERFORD’S RECORD RUN AT DARLINGTON SHOWS HOW FAR PRO MODIFIED HAS COME
03/28/2026

Thirty-six years ago, on a Saturday in early March, a new professional category named Pro Modified made its debut in Darlington Dragway. There were only two power adders allowed, nitrous-injected or supercharged on alcohol.Friday night, Randy Weatherford showed just how far that class has come. He d

BOBBY BENNETT: SOCIAL MEDIA SAVED DRAG RACING — AND NOW IT’S SLOWLY STRANGLING IT
03/27/2026

In the last twenty-seven years of creating content for the internet, I can say without hesitation that social media has been both the best and the worst thing to ever happen to drag racing.And right now, it feels like the worst is gaining ground like a car on a full pull while the other lane is drop

AUSSIE 2026 NDRC SEASON PRIMED TO RESUME AT THE BEND
03/26/2026

After two false starts to the 2026 Australian season the NDRC will be hoping for better luck when the series resumes with the Riverbend Nationals at The Bend, March 28-29. Round One of Nitro Funny Car and Pro Alcohol at Willowbank Raceway in January was cut short by rain. A month later the opening r

RUN OVER, REBUILT, AND REWARDED — JUSTIN BOND TURNS PAIN INTO DEFINING PRO MODIFIED WIN
03/26/2026

When Justin Bond’s career is complete, and the Pro Modified driver looks back at his career wins, it will be race No. 7 that he will likely remember the most. It won’t be because it was the fastest or cleanest, but because he had no business being in the car.“On February the 26th, I got driven over

STILL CLINGING TO HIS ROOTS – BRUCE MULLINS’ IMPRESSIVE IHRA OPENER WIN WITH ROOTS-BLOWN FUNNY CAR
03/26/2026

Bruce Mullins knows exactly where his motivation to return to Top Alcohol Funny Car originated. Moments after securing victory at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series season opener at Darana Motorsports Park in Dunn, N.C., he made sure the answer was unmistakable.“This is going to be hard to put into words.

WILDGUST TRANSITIONS FROM PRO STOCK TO PRO MODIFIED FOR 2026 SEASON, EMBRACES FAMILY-DRIVEN RETURN
03/26/2026

Sienna Wildgust is shifting her racing trajectory in 2026, announcing a move from Pro Stock into Pro Modified as she joins her family’s program in the Canadian Pro Mod ranks. The former Pro Stock competitor confirmed the transition through social media, marking a return to her roots in a family-oper

COMPETITION PLUS TV

Power Hour #260 - Gary Pritchett | IHRA Top Fuel Event Winner
03/25/2026

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🔥💥 RON CAPPS SURVIVES FIERY FUNNY CAR EXPLOSION AT PHOENIX | NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS DRAMA
03/23/2026

NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS FINAL ROUNDS 🏆 CAPPS, LANGDON & GLENN LEAD WINNERS FROM TOP FUEL TO SUPER GAS
03/23/2026

🏁 ROOKIE SHOCKER: Maddi Gordon Goes No. 1 in Just Second Top Fuel Start at Arizona Nationals 🔥
03/21/2026

PEAK PIT NOTE: FIERY FUNNY CAR MOMENT — BUDDY HULL, TERRY HADDOCK INCIDENT REVISITED
03/19/2026

The Alan Reinhart Show Starring Nicole Clark #4 || Warren Johnson
03/19/2026

Power Hour #259 Maddi Gordon | Drag Racing | NHRA | Top Fuel
03/18/2026

MIKE PECK SURVIVES THE CHAOS TO WIN BAKERSFIELD MARCH MEET | The Les Mayhew Presentation at Famoso
03/12/2026

Power Hour #258 Josh Hart - NHRA Gatornationals Top Fuel Winner | Drag Racing
03/11/2026

NHRA GATORNATIONALS FINAL ROUND RECAP | EVERY WINNER FROM TOP FUEL TO SUPER GAS
03/09/2026

RACE RESULTS

2026 PDRA CAROLINA NATIONALS- DARLINGTON EVENT PAGE
03/29/2026

Photos by Robert RichardRapidly falling temperatures forced officials to halt eliminations at the PDRA Carolina Nationals, shifting the remainder of the event to the East Coast Nationals in April. The decision came after two rounds of professional eliminations were completed and sportsman competitio

2026 IHRA OUTLAW NITRO SERIES – DUNN, NC NOTEBOOK
03/23/2026

Photos by Chris Simmons, Bobby BennettRACE NOTEBOOK – CREASY’S SENTIMENTAL MOMENT, PRITCHETT HONORS LEGEND IN WINCREASY’S LONG ROAD BACK TOP THE TOP – For Dale Creasy Jr., the path back to the top of IHRA Funny Car competition has been less about a single win and more about years of persistence. Sat

THE TEN – 2026 ARIZONA NATIONALS EDITION
03/23/2026

Competition Plus’ random water-cooler topics from the FMP Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park1 – LANGDON GETS TOP FUEL THREE-PEAT – After spoiling Leah Pruett’s second race back from a maternity hiatus, Shawn Langdon credited crew chief Brian Husen and the Kalitta Air dragster team for ma

POINTS STANDINGS FOLLOWING THE 2026 NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
03/23/2026

Point standings (top 10) following the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park, the second of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series – Top Fuel – 1. Doug Kalitta, 176; 2. Josh Hart, 174; 3. Shawn Langdon, 170; 4. Leah Pruett, 158; 5. Maddi