New National Dragster Issue Thrills with Chicago and Epping Speed Wins

The latest issue of NHRA National Dragster is out, capturing the action and excitement from the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak in Chicago and the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping. Available in digital format and arriving in print to NHRA members worldwide, the June edition reviews every major moment from both events, which are part of the regular season for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

Columnists break down the impact of Brittany Force’s runs at speeds above 340 mph in Epping, while also highlighting new traditions seen at national events. This issue includes an in-depth interview with rookie Funny Car driver Spencer Hyde, who is gaining attention for his rapid rise.

Readers will also find a feature on Dean and Kevin Carter, a father-son Comp eliminator team with deep roots in the NHRA community.

June’s National Dragster Racer of the Month goes to Nathan Prose, who is setting himself apart in recent races.

The publication follows Scott Parks, who won the NHRA Be A Winner, Be A Member grand prize, as he takes on the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School experience in Las Vegas. Racing fans will find detailed results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which has seen close competition at tracks across the country.

The Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series, honoring the sport’s storied past, also gets special coverage in this issue. For those interested in the history of the sport, the magazine remembers Hot Rod magazine’s role in helping Wally Parks introduce drag racing to a nationwide audience and grow the NHRA into a major motorsports organization.

The June schedule is packed with events. After Chicago and Epping, the series continues in Bristol, Tennessee from June 6-8, then heads to Richmond, Virginia from June 20-22 and Norwalk, Ohio from June 26-29.

Other summer stops include Seattle, Washington, and Sonoma, California in July, along with Brainerd, Minnesota and Indianapolis, Indiana in August. Each location offers a unique challenge for teams and drivers as they pursue points and victories in the championship chase.

Pro Stock, Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Mod drivers all feature in the series’ ongoing storylines. Recent finishes in Chicago and Epping have shaken up points standings, as drivers now prepare for the stretch run into the late summer and fall.

Coverage includes not just race winners, but also behind-the-scenes stories from pit crews and team members who help make it all possible. Looking ahead, the NHRA continues its tour across the United States, with marquee events planned in cities such as Dallas, Las Vegas, Pomona, and St. Louis.

Each race provides new opportunities for competitors to win races and for fans to watch top drivers go head to head at some of the nation’s best drag strips. The June National Dragster issue stands as a record of peak performances, new faces making an impact, and the ongoing evolution of NHRA racing.

With results, interviews, and in-depth features, the magazine keeps fans and members up to speed on the latest developments from one of the most exciting motorsport series in North America.

Nicholas Rivera

Nicholas Rivera delivers NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car news, including eliminator-round results and reaction-time stats. He brings track-side interviews, contender profiles, and championship-point breakdowns straight from drag-racing’s biggest national events.