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Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK
Race 6 of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
Driver interviews and a selection of photos from Route 66 Raceway are available on the NHRA media site
This feed contains video of the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at Route 66 Raceway
LINK: 2026 Chicago Friday Media Box
CLIP 1
Doug Kalitta
Top Fuel Provisional No. 1 Qualifier
Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster
3.720 seconds, 338.17 mph
NOTE: Reigning Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta took the provisional No. 1 qualifier position on Friday when he clocked a 3.720-second pass at 338.17 mph at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. Kalitta has one win on the 2026 season and is seeking his fourth win from Route 66 Raceway.
CLIP 2
Jack Beckman
Funny Car Provisional No. 1 Qualifier
PEAK Chevrolet SS Funny Car
3.913 seconds, 329.99 mph
NOTE: Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman currently sits atop the field at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK thanks to his 3.913-second qualifying pass at 329.99 mph. Beckman is seeking his second consecutive No. 1 qualifier and win from Route 66 Raceway.
CLIP 3
Erica Enders
Pro Stock Provisional No. 1 Qualifier
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / R+L Carriers
6.542 seconds, 209.92 mph
NOTE: Six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders took the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK when she went 6.542 second at 209.92 mph at Route 66 Raceway. Enders is seeking her first No. 1 qualifier since 2024.
CLIP 4
Angie Smith
Pro Stock Motorcycle Provisional No. 1 Qualifier
DENSO Auto Parts Buell
6.738 seconds, 200.17 mph
NOTE: Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angie Smith took the provisional No. 1 spot on Friday at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK thanks to her 6.738-second pass at 200.17 mph at Route 66 Raceway. If it holds, it will be her second No. 1 of the 2026 season.
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