September 19, 2026
Kalitta Leads Historic Opening Day as NHRA Returns to Michigan
Doug Kalitta led Top Fuel qualifying during NHRA’s first national-event appearance in Michigan in 66 years, running 3.682 seconds at 334.82 mph.
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Doug Kalitta led Top Fuel qualifying during NHRA’s first national-event appearance in Michigan in 66 years, running 3.682 seconds at 334.82 mph.
The six-race NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins with close title battles in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Veteran tuner Rob Wendland has joined Rick Ware Racing as crew chief for Clay Millican’s Top Fuel program, effective at the Great Lakes Nationals.
Eight-time Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher will join Tony Stewart Racing in 2027 as Leah Pruett steps out of the driver’s seat to focus on family.