Cecil County Dragway in Rising Sun, Maryland, will host a new NHRA SPORTSnationals event over Memorial Day weekend in 2026.  The race is called the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals and marks the first time a SPORTSnationals has been held at this track.  NHRA’s press release explains that the race will run 23–24 May 2026 (Saturday–Sunday) with a divisional Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series (LOD RS) event on 21–22 May 2026 to open the weekend .  This pairing makes it a double‑h

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

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