{"id":103983,"date":"2026-06-19T19:44:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/summit-nhra-nationals-loaded-with-excitement-at-norwalk\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T19:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:44:05","slug":"summit-nhra-nationals-loaded-with-excitement-at-norwalk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/summit-nhra-nationals-loaded-with-excitement-at-norwalk\/","title":{"rendered":"SUMMIT NHRA NATIONALS LOADED WITH EXCITEMENT AT NORWALK"},"content":{"rendered":"<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/files.constantcontact.com\/1c71db19601\/61988a09-c454-4f56-9704-768ed024ea2f.png?w=594&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS LOADED WITH EXCITEMENT AT SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NORWALK, Ohio (June 18, 2026) \u2013 A star-studded weekend is back at Summit Motorsports Park on June 25-28 when the biggest names in drag racing celebrate NHRA\u2019s 75th anniversary at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals<\/p>\n<p>Annually one of the biggest weekends on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, the stop in Norwalk is always loaded with highlights. The 2026 version will be one of the biggest yet and features the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four rounds of qualifying (two on Friday, two on Saturday), including an epic night session on Friday night, followed by a spectacular fireworks show.<\/li>\n<li>A jam-packed Saturday that includes the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout bonus race and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge specialty event in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle.<\/li>\n<li>Raceday on Sunday, where everyone will be trying to win a special NHRA 75th anniversary Diamond Wally.<\/li>\n<li>Along with incredible 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro action, fans can also see the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by Elite Motorsports, Flexjet Factory Showdown and standouts in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which is the 10th of 20 events in 2026, will highlight NHRA\u2019s 75th anniversary with these special moments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A celebration of NHRA legend Connie Kalitta, and longtime NHRA driver and tuner Jim Head. There will also be a tribute to Scott Kalitta with reigning world champion Doug Kalitta. Head, an Ohio native, will be featured on the special event commemorative ticket.<\/li>\n<li>A new-look Nitro Mall, special displays and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Cory Reed (Pro Stock) and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all won the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. This year\u2019s race will again be broadcast on FOX, with qualifying and the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout coverage on FS1 and eliminations on FOX at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/files.constantcontact.com\/1c71db19601\/2b69ded5-677c-4fc6-bccf-ca439d878ecd.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Ashley is after his first Top Fuel win of the season, but it won\u2019t be easy against a group that includes dominant points leader Shawn Langdon, who has four wins in 2026, reigning world champion Doug Kalitta, racing legend Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, who won the Epping race, Bristol winner Antron Brown, Clay Millican and Josh Hart.<\/p>\n<p>In Funny Car, Prock is now with Tasca Racing as the two-time reigning world champion looks to get on a roll this year. Other marquee names include Bristol winner Matt Hagan, points leader Ron Capps, class newcomer Jordan Vandergriff, Chad Green, who has two wins in 2026, J.R. Todd, Alexis DeJoria and Daniel Wilkerson.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Hartford won last weekend in Bristol and is also the reigning winner in the GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout. He\u2019ll look to repeat and sweep the weekend against a Callout field that also includes Greg Anderson, who is the top seed and will have his pick of the field, reigning world champion Dallas Glenn, Eric Latino, Greg Stanfield, Enders, Aaron Stanfield and Jeg Coughlin.<\/p>\n<p>Hall wants a repeat Pro Stock Motorcycle win in Norwalk against a talented field that includes points leader and reigning world champ Richard Gadson, Angie Smith, Gaige Herrera, Chase Van Sant, Steve Johnson, Jianna Evaristo and Ryan Oehler.<\/p>\n<p>Norwalk race fans can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk and congratulate the winners at the winner\u2019s circle celebration on Sunday. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. They can visit NHRA\u2019s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 5 and 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.<\/p>\n<p>The GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout starts Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m., where the drivers will make their first-round picks. The first round of the Callout is Saturday, June 27 at 11:30 a.m., followed by the semifinals at 1:15 p.m. and the finals at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Television coverage begins Sunday, June 28 and includes the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout on FS1 at 11 a.m., leading into qualifying coverage at 12 p.m. Elimination coverage kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on FOX.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase tickets to Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, fans can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/b5f98i9ab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001E9ZDxNwwhwwuxLCuYl6nSZpTjA8x2-F2H6FSxjL8GDazS_oD535xWSEIWsklykF9bIz88KgJUYgvEBRHtru0H-1kCYzbTcaQCRaA87f_tIoEhPZfM8LleoG1xXJGDYeh0Ya9V5hYAxxQiNHAdrIf9dtSvrongbGdvVj-ETMI7p7ChTKjdA3IqbDjBhOBsQi8TA_y-hudVwavBHX2X9mTaA8Do0pkM_XBDFf_6f6cg56Zk7RAKQWRqYwo5dLZWd3Oas1gHKRQvF6NX7aUk4RjPj2LgLOWheW05GWeVvWJnh7QhlNQHjNNSlPXyRrIeb5o&amp;c=DF4dIQk7Ke2l36sG6p7AQ0M_6V22LqmB4DX1NNQsdWL68d7C-QMPIg==&amp;ch=MPbpJRBuLghmwy7WJNRYFyw_LezDs_L-AN7BwdPmh-HQ1Ox5GvVW2g==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.NHRA.com\/tickets<\/a>. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draglist.com\/2026\/06\/19\/summit-nhra-nationals-loaded-with-excitement-at-norwalk\/\">SUMMIT NHRA NATIONALS LOADED WITH EXCITEMENT AT NORWALK<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draglist.com\/\">Drag Racing List<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS LOADED WITH EXCITEMENT AT SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK NORWALK, Ohio (June 18, 2026) \u2013 A star-studded weekend is back at Summit Motorsports Park on June 25-28 when the biggest names in drag racing celebrate NHRA\u2019s 75th anniversary at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Annually one of the biggest [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-103983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103983\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}