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<\/p>\nNHRA officials announced a sellout on Saturday for its debut at Maryland International Raceway for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.<\/p>\n
The race marked the second visit to four new facilities during NHRA\u2019s 75th anniversary season. Fans packed the grandstands of Maryland International Raceway at the seventh event of the 2026 NHRA season at the second day of qualifying at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have to say a special thanks to every one of y\u2019all in the stands,\u201d said Royce Miller, owner of Maryland International Raceway. \u201cI knew you would show up if we brought it here, you are the reason we do this. We love you, we appreciate you very much, and we\u2019ve got great things to come. And thank you to all the staff here at MIR, and all the work has been done to get to this point.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is the fourth sellout day of NHRA\u2019s milestone season, including the season opener at NHRA Gatornationals and back-to-back days at the NHRA Southern Nationals during its debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park.<\/p>\n
Eliminations begin at 11:00 a.m. ET on Sunday at the NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway. Sunday\u2019s television coverage begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on Fox.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published on May 30, 2026. <\/p>\n
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