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You never know what you'll need during a drag-and-drive. We take a look at what goes into building and stocking a drag-and-drive trailer.
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Eric Russell wanted to build something that wasn't a Mustang for his project car. Russell's 1985 Thunderbird is a supercharged beast.
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MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (May 28, 2026) – Entering a three-race swing, Leah Pruett’s Rinnai Top Fuel dragster and Matt Hagan’s American Rebel Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car teams head to Maryland International Raceway just outside of Washington D.C. for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by...
Tony Stewart Racing is ready for the Potomac Nationals. Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan are looking for big performances at MDIR.
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Chad Green is having a career-best season. Green is looking to pick up his third win in 2026 at the NHRA Potomac Nationals.
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The Ronnie Buff Memorial has everything a good drag race needs. This grassroots event shined even when Mother Nature had other plans.
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MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (May 28, 2026) – Entering a three-race swing, Leah Pruett’s Rinnai Top Fuel dragster and Matt Hagan’s American Rebel Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car teams head to Maryland International Raceway just outside of Washington D.C. for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by...
The IHRA is moving its Triple Crown Finale to Maple Grove. Racers will have the chance to run the final two events at the historic facility.
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The NHRA Potomac Nationals could shake things up in the nitro points standings. John Force Racing drivers are ready to make big moves.
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NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS
May 29 – 31
Maryland International Dragway
Mechanicsville, Md.
TAKE NOTE:
• First time Brown will compete on the racing surface at Maryland International Dragway
• Brown now considers the Budds Creek facility his home track
• Brown will compete in the...
The Potomac Nationals will give Ron Capps a chance to grow his points lead. Maddi Gordon is ready for a fresh start at a new track.
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RON CAPPS
Driver of the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car
Last Event (Chicago):
Qualified second; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Bobby Bode in E1; defeated by Chad Green in E2)
2026 Statistics:
Six races; two wins, one runner-up finish; two No. 1 qualifiers
Career Statistics:
674 races; 79 wins, 39 No...
MADDI GORDON
Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster
Last Event (Chicago):
Qualified second; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Krista Baldwin in E1; defeated by Antron Brown in E2)
Noteworthy:
For the second time this season, the Top Fuel rookie will go into this weekend’s race on an even...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 27, 2026) – The first third of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season hasn’t produced the results Jack Beckman and his John Force Racing PEAK Chevrolet SS Funny Car team expect of themselves but they have every reason to believe they will be back to peak...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 27, 2026) – Jordan Vandergriff learned over the previous two events that NHRA drag racing can be a fickle dance partner but he and John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevy SS Funny Car team look to regain their winning form at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 27, 2026) – Josh Hart sees the second of four inaugural events on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, the May 29-31 NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, as the perfect opportunity to showcase the championship-caliber talent his John Force Racing...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (MAY 27, 2026) – As the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series marches toward heat of the summer, Alexis DeJoria and John Force Racing’s Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team have turned up wick on their recent performances leading into the inaugural May 29-31 NHRA...
NHRA Potomac Nationals
Event 7 of 20
Maryland International Raceway
Mechanicsville, Md.
May 29 – 31, 2026
ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
Last Event (Chicago):
Qualified 12th; Runner-up finish (defeated Spencer Hyde in E1, Dave Richards in E2...
Not all quick release steering hubs are the same. We take a look at what you need to think about when picking a hub for your build.
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