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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 5, 2026) – For the second consecutive year, Jack Beckman and the PEAK SQUAD earned the low qualifier position in Friday’s extremely hot night session of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indianapolis.
The two-time U.S...
Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
Sept. 4-7
Indianapolis Raceway Park
Indianapolis, Ind.
BY THE NUMBERS:
Five-time U.S. Nationals champion
Top Fuel (2011, 2022, 2023)
Pro Stock Motorcycle (2000, 2004)
Four-time No. 1 qualifier (2009, 2011-2013)
TAKE NOTE:
– Brown scored a milestone...
Spencer Hyde is in the 2026 PlayNHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout at the U.S. Nationals. He’ll race a star-studded field for an $80,000 prize.
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The Factory Stock Showdown field at Indy is stacked with great racers. Jonathan Allegrucci is trying to seal the points title at the Big Go.
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Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School has trained thousands of racers. Hawley is now back in the ownership seat of the school.
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Selecting the right crank and rods for your boosted engine is critical. We explore what you need to know to pick the right parts.
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Chad and Hunter Green will race both race at the U.S. Nationals. Chad chasing championship points and Hunter seeking his first win.
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Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan are ready for the U.S. Nationals. The Tony Stewart Racing teammates both could pick up wins at the Big Go.
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At the 1989 U.S. Nationals, a frustrated Ed "The Ace" McCullough drove his Funny Car all the way back to the pits after a tire-smoking loss.
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Small Tire Pro Stock and NDRL will trample the track for the NDRL World Nostalgia Drags, Sept. 11-12 at Darana Raceway in Ohio.
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INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 02, 2026) – As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan enter drag racing’s grandest stage—The Big Go—with...
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 02, 2026) – As the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan enter drag racing’s grandest stage—The Big Go—with...
ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Night Stalker Chevrolet SS Funny Car
NHRA U.S. Nationals Highlights:
2014 event champion
2025 Event Recap:
Qualified fourth; Semifinal finish (defeated Bobby Bode in E1, Matt Hagan in E2; defeated by Jack Beckman in E3)
Last Event...
TJ Zizzo returns to Top Fuel racing at the U.S. Nationals. Zizzo is chasing his first win and would love to make it a special one at Indy.
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RON CAPPS
Driver of the Carlyle Tools Funny Car
NHRA U.S. Nationals Event Highlights:
Two-time event champion (2022, 2023)
Three-time runner-up (2017, 2021, 2024)
Two-time No. 1 qualifier (2022, 2023)
2025 NHRA U.S. Nationals Event Recap:
Qualified third; Quarterfinal finish (defeated...
MADDI GORDON
Driver of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel Dragster
Last Event (Brainerd):
Qualified second; Event runner-up (defeated Scott Palmer in E1, Tony Stewart in E2, Leah Pruett in E3; defeated by Doug Kalitta in E4)
2026/Career Statistics:
13 races; one win, one runner-up finish
Noteworthy...
John Force Racing is ready for a big weekend at the U.S. Nationals. All of the teams have their eyes on big wins and titles at the Big Go.
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RCM has some big opportunities at the U.S. Nationals. Bonus race wins and a regular season Funny Car points title are all on the line.
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BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2026) – The conclusion of last year’s Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals left Jordan Vandergriff wondering if he’d ever race again but this year finds the driver of John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car with every reason to believe he and his...
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2026) – Last week Jack Beckman helped unveil the John Force 1996 championship tribute paint scheme the PEAK Chevrolet SS Funny Car will carry during the Sept. 4-7 Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals and this week at Indianapolis Raceway Park his goal is to...