INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 11, 2026) – NHRA officials announced today that Olight, a pioneer in the portable lighting industry, has been named the Preferred Illumination Partner of NHRA as part of a multi-year agreement.
Serving a global community of more than 20 million users, Olight is a global innovator in portable lighting. With availability in more than 100 countries and holding more than 1,200 patents, Olight, which was founded in 2007, offers a wide range of pioneering, high-tech products for EDC, outdoor, home and garden, search and rescue applications, and more.
This also marks a first-time partnership between Olight and NHRA, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2026.
“At Olight, we build products for people who expect their tools to perform when it matters most,” Olight CEO Fox Fan said. NHRA embodies that same commitment to precision, performance, and determination. Together, we’re excited to connect with racers, professionals, and fans who share those values, while bringing Olight’s innovative lighting solutions to more people across the automotive community.”
As part of the agreement, Olight will receive coverage on NHRA.tv and during NHRA on FOX broadcasts. On-site activation and signage will also take place at select national events on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, giving Olight a strong platform to showcase its award-winning products to the NHRA fanbase.
“NHRA is thrilled to partner with Olight as our Preferred Illumination Partner,” NHRA Vice President of Sales and Chief Development Officer Brad Gerber said. “With its innovative lighting technology, Olight is a natural addition to the NHRA family. We’re excited to showcase their products across our national events and introduce them to one of the most passionate fan bases in motorsports.”
For more information on Olight, please visit www.Olight.com. For more information on NHRA, including the full 2026 75th anniversary schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.
About Olight
Originated in 2007, Olight is a global innovator in portable lighting, offering a diverse range of pioneering, high-tech products for EDC, outdoor, home and garden, search and rescue applications, and more. With a commitment to innovation, reliability, and user-focused design, Olight continues to develop advanced lighting solutions for customers around the world.
About Mission Foods
MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/
About NHRA
NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
