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NHRA COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF AT INAUGURAL DODGE NHRA GREAT LAKES NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MOPAR

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MARTIN, Mich. (Aug. 13, 2026) – The 2026 NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs will see a new element of competition as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads to US 131 Motorsports Park for the first time for the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR on Sept. 18-20.

The highly-anticipated debut at US 131 Motorsports Park will mark the opening race of the Countdown to the Championship, as the sport’s top drivers begin their six-race pursuit of an NHRA world title. With the points reset following the regular-season finale in Indy, every round and every point becomes critical during the six-race playoffs.

The top contenders in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will arrive at the standout facility looking to make a strong opening statement at the Countdown’s first race in a region loaded with motorsports fans.

The Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR is the 15th of 20 events during the 2026 NHRA season and there’s plenty of excitement brewing for NHRA’s national event debut at US 131 Motorsports Park. Fans will get a thrilling glimpse at 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro machines all weekend, including two rounds of qualifying on both Friday and Saturday, leading into eliminations on Sunday.

With the added intensity of the playoffs, it makes for a can’t-miss weekend in Martin as NHRA continues its 75th anniversary celebration. The 2026 Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR will also be broadcast on FS1, with elimination coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 20.

The Top Fuel ranks have been dominated throughout 2026 by reigning world champion Doug Kalitta and current points leader Shawn Langdon, the pair of stellar teammates from Michigan-based Kalitta Motorsports. Others to watch will be longtime Dodge driver Leah Pruett, as well as her husband and motorsports legend Tony Stewart, rookie sensation Maddi Gordon, Josh Hart, Justin Ashley and Antron Brown.

Matt Hagan has won each of his four world titles behind the wheel of a Dodge Funny Car. He’s currently in the championship mix in the loaded category, a group that includes current points leader and three-time champ Ron Capps, Kalitta Motorsports driver J.R. Todd, Funny Car rising star Jordan Vandergriff, his John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman and reigning back-to-back world champion Austin Prock.

Six-time Pro Stock world champ Greg Anderson and KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn have battled for the points lead all season. The duo split wins at two of NHRA’s new facilities, taking victories in Valdosta and Maryland. They will be up against the likes of Aaron Stanfield, six-time champ Erica Enders, Matt Hartford and Greg Stanfield.

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Richard Gadson earned wins in Gainesville and Norwalk, while his teammate and two-time champion Gaige Herrera won in Charlotte and Bristol. Matt and Angie Smith each have wins this season, while other standouts include John Hall, Steve Johnson, Chase Van Sant and Jianna Evaristo.

The Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR will also feature racing in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown.

Race fans at US 131 Motorsports Park can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. They are also invited to congratulate the event winners at the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday to crown the first-ever national event winners in Martin. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their cars, get autographs and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12 and 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 18 and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 20. Television coverage includes qualifying on FS1 at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday before eliminations action at 2 p.m.

To purchase tickets to the 2026 Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by MOPAR, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information about the NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com.

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, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock 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, X and YouTube.

NASCAR at Richmond Raceway Weekend Schedule

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The NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series are at Richmond Raceway this weekend. The Craftsman Truck Series Black’s Tire 250 starts off the weekend on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Then on Saturday night, the Cup Series Cook Out 400 begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on the USA Network.

Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for Saturday night’s Cook Out 400. Black’s Tire Service will serve as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, and will also be the primary sponsor on the No. 15 Tricon Garage Toyota with driver Tanner Gray.

The legendary Backyard Band from the DMV returns to Richmond Raceway on Saturday with the Go-Go Bus Museum for a live Fan Zone performance as part of the Richmond Takeover celebration.

Cup Series Notes for Richmond Raceway:

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Only three races remain before the Chase. After Richmond (¾-mile short track), the Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1-mile flat oval) and Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile high-banked drafting track) to decide the Chase drivers. Denny Hamlin, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick have clinched Chase spots.

The following drivers could clinch:

  • Chase Briscoe: Would clinch with 39 points
  • Christopher Bell: Would clinch with 43 points
  • Chase Elliott: Would clinch with 44 points
  • Carson Hocevar: Would clinch with 55 points
  • Chris Buescher: Would clinch with 57 points
  • Kyle Larson: Would clinch with 65 points
  • William Byron: Could only clinch with help
  • Daniel Suarez: Could only clinch with help
  • Joey Logano: Could only clinch with help
  • Bubba Wallace: Could only clinch with help

Austin Dillon won the last two races, in 2024 and 2025, and eleven of Denny Hamlin’s 64 Cup Series wins came in his home state of Virginia.

A stage winner has not won in the last nine races, and the driver who led the most laps has failed to win the last nine races. Three of the last four races had a caution in the final 10 laps, and five of the last nine races ended with a pass for the win in the final 10 laps, including three of the last four.

Best average finish in the NextGen era (seven races): Kevin Harvick 4.50 (4), Denny Hamlin 5.71 (7), Kyle Larson 7.86 (7), Joey Logano 8.43 (7), Josh Berry 8.75 (4), Christopher Bell 9.29 (7), and Brad Keselowski 11.00 (7).

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Notes for Richmond Raceway:

Richmond is the fourth of six short-track races in 2026 and the third of three straight, and the 17th race of 2026, with two races to go until the Chase.

Layne Riggs, Kaden Honeycutt, Chandler Smith, Christian Eckes and Gio Ruggiero have clinched a spot in the Chase, and any driver more than 76 points above the cut line following the race will clinch a spot in the Chase.

The following drivers could clinch:

  • Ty Majeski: Would clinch with 45 points
  • Ben Rhodes: Would clinch with 74 points
  • Grant Enfinger: Could only clinch with help
  • Daniel Hemric: Could only clinch with help
  • Stewart Friesen: Could only clinch with help

Last year’s race featured 13 lead changes, the second most at a race (record 17 in 1999), and the pass for the win came in the final 20 laps in six of the last seven races.

Tristan McKee is making his Truck Series debut. He has 3 career ARCA Menards Series wins, including last week at Iowa. He will also race at New Hampshire, Bristol, Phoenix and Martinsville.

The Weekend Schedule for Richmond Raceway:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: NCTS PRACTICE TRACK HOT ON FS2
2:05 PM – 3:00 PM: NCTS QUALIFYING (IMPOUND) ON FS2
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: NCS PRACTICE ON TRU TV
4:40 PM – 5:30 PM: NCS QUALIFYING (IMPOUND) ON TRU TV
7:10 PM: NCTS DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS (TURN 1) ON FS1
7:30 PM: NCTS RACE (STAGES 70/140/250 LAPS = 187.5 MILES) ON FS1

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

6:25 PM: NCS DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS (TURN 1) ON USA
7:00 PM: NCS RACE (STAGES 70/230/400 LAPS = 300 MILES) ON USA
*All times are Eastern. NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS)

Forbush Performance’s veteran/rookie lineup ready for IMSA Endurance Cup weekend at Road America

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (August 12, 2026) – Matt Forbush, Jules Caranta and the Forbush Performance team look to capitalize on lessons learned in their first race weekend together earlier this year, taking on the two-hour IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge at Road America this weekend (live broadcast available globally on YouTube, Sunday, Aug 16 11:00 AM).

Caranta, an 18-year-old Saint Tropez native, and Forbush, 42, first paired up back in May at Circuit of the Americas, finishing sixth in the Endurance Challenge (Caranta also finished sixth in a Forbush Performance LMP3 in the VP Racing Challenge event at COTA) behind the wheel of the No. 18 Forbush Performance Duqueine D09. The youngster impressed everyone with his race craft and maturity that weekend, setting the fastest race lap in his first race event in the U.S.

2026 marks just the third season in race cars for Caranta. After a solid karting career, he started racing in the junior open wheel ranks, progressing through F4 UAE, F4 France, and Eurocup-3 before shifting his focus to sports car racing. Caranta has competed in three Michelin Le Mans Cup races with Nielsen Racing this season in the LMP3 car, earning a fifth-place finish at Le Mans in June.

Through Caranta’s relatively short race car career, one important stat shines through: in 67 races over the past three years, Caranta has finished all but one race, earning four victories, 16 podiums and two pole positions. Named to the Duqueine by Debard Academy in 2026, Caranta came into Forbush’s notice in the early days of his contact with Vendée, France-based Duqueine Automotive.

Forbush was looking for a new LMP3 car for the 2026 season and when he spoke with Duqueine Automotive CEO, site engineer and performance engineer Sébastien Breuil, he knew that the new CEO was making things happen. It was in France that Forbush first heard of Caranta.

“I went to France and met with Sébastien and he introduced me to Jules,” said Forbush. “We did a test day, and I hit it off quite well with both him and his parents. I could see how talented he was, so once we had the program up and running and were in a position to bring on a driver for the AirBnB Endurance Challenge, we signed him to drive for us in that first race weekend.”

It was immediately clear to Forbush that Caranta was a rare talent. Hoping to continue the partnership, the team tested the youngster in the car at Road America, and the decision was made to go forward with Caranta and Forbush in the car for both Road America and the season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. For Forbush, it’s a rewarding opportunity to help a truly talented driver who might not otherwise have a chance.

“I’m starting to realize that from a team owner’s perspective, it’s really enjoyable and meaningful to support an up-and-coming driver like him, to be a part of his journey when he’s on the opposite end of the spectrum from a driver like me,” said Forbush. “For Jules and his parents, to be able to help their motorsports dreams come true, I think is really cool.”

Forbush appreciates the chance to watch Caranta have success as he moves up the racing ladder, and to watch his own Forbush Performance team progress as well. He has a much larger – and longer – view in mind.

“I think Jules will be racing at the top level of whatever series he wants to race in, prototype or open wheel,” said Forbush. “And as for me, I’ve got triplet boys and a girl, and they could be interested in motorsports too. Obviously, I’m passionate about racing, about building the team, enjoying both the team camaraderie and the business side of motorsports. I’m trying to build something that lasts far beyond my racing career, and I think we’re well on our way.”

The two-hour IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge – part of the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge series – will take the green flag Sunday at 11:05 a.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live in the U.S. on Peacock TV, and internationally on IMSA.TV and on IMSA’s YouTube channel – ad-free courtesy of Michelin.

About Matt Forbush

Partnering with other teams, Forbush raced part time in Spec Miata and HSR starting in 2019. He launched the Toyota GR Supra GT4 in SRO’s GT4 America series in 2021 while capturing a dominant TC America team title that same year, with the team’s two drivers finishing first and second in driver points. In 2022, the team progressed to the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and GT4 America, then partnered with Skip Barber Racing in the 2023 series. Forbush raced at Daytona in 2024 with support from Racing to End Alzheimer’s, before he moved to HSR and the LMP3 platform in 2025.

Instagram: ForbushPerformance

About Duqueine

The Duqueine Group was formed in 1976 by brothers Gilles and Vincent Duqueine. Starting out building single-seater formula cars, making history by building the first all-carbon F3 car in 1983. The Group then expanded into the aerospace sector, and by 1989 had created a worldwide composite and sub-assembly production company, located in in three countries and employing over 900 people.

The sports car side of the story begins in 2014, with the formation of Duqueine Engineering, the race team arm of the company. The team earned its first ELMS victories in 2023 and captured a podium at Le Mans, and has gone on to earn titles in ELMS, the Michelin Le Mans Cup, the IMSA Prototype Challenge (now the VP Racing Challenge), and the Asian Le Mans series.

Duqueine Automotive is innovative automotive manufacturer specializing in high-performance vehicles for international motorsport competitions. The newest iteration, the Duqueine D09 LMPS, sees an upgrade to the all-new Toyota twin turbo V6 engine within the redesigned engine architecture, with enhanced cooling, dynamic balance and aerodynamic integration. Weight distribution was optimized while downforce increased, improving overall performance, reliability and driver response.

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TPC Racing Back in Action in USAC Sports Car Race Weekend at Road America

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  • Tillman Schmid Set for Season Debut in the No. 277 TPC Racing/Monoflo International Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in Porsche Sprint Challenge Doubleheader
  • Michael Levitas and His Son Harris Levitas Share the No. 36 TPC Racing/DSC Sport Mustang Dark Horse R in the Weekend’s USAC Mustang Cup Doubleheader
  • Cliff Elliott Returns in the No. 65 TPC Racing/DSC Sport Mustang Dark Horse R in USAC Mustang Cup

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin – With premier Porsche power and big-bore Ford Mustang V8 thunder both under their tent in the paddock, TPC Racing returns to action this week with top-tier entries in both USAC Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USAC Mustang Cup in a full weekend of doubleheader race competition at Road America, August 14 – 16.

TPC Racing, the Maryland-based championship-winning sports car racing powerhouse, is the only one of the more than two dozen teams competing in USAC competition this weekend at Road America fielding entries in both Porsche Sprint Challenge and Mustang Cup. The full weekend includes overdue returns to competition for the majority of TPC Racing’s four competing drivers across three different classes in the Porsche and Mustang racing series.

Making his latest season debut in more than four years with TPC Racing, Tillman Schmid is back for what is remarkably his first race of the season in the No. 277 TPC Racing/Monoflo International Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. The No. 277 has been previously campaigned in this year’s top Pro-Am 992 GT3 Cup class by Schmid’s “tradeoff teammate” Evan Hinkle, but Schmid gets the call up this weekend for his first appearance at Road America since racing a TPC Racing Porsche Cayman there in 2024.

Another returning driver after a lengthy layoff is first-year TPC Racing pilot Cliff Elliott who will contest both weekend races in his No. 65 TPC Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse R. In just his second career and most recent race weekend in Mustang Cup at Barber Motorsports Park in April, Elliott scored his first top-five finish in the series with fifth in the Dark Horse Legends class on Saturday.

In addition to racing out of the same paddock space for the first time with Schmid, Elliott rejoins fellow Mustang Cup competitors and TPC Racing principals Michael Levitas and his son Harris Levitas in the No. 36 TPC Racing/DSC Sport Ford Mustang Dark Horse R at Road America.

The senior Levitas, a Rolex 24 At Daytona GT class winning driver and team owner, was the only competitor who raced in the most recent rounds of USAC’s 2026 road racing series in June at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR). Unfortunately, he was taken out in a hard contact incident in the opening Miles Cup Mustang race at VIR while battling in the lead pack. Michael Levitas was uninjured in the heavy accident, but the No. 36 was nearly destroyed.

Despite the severe damage – which sidelined Harris Levitas from competing in the No. 36 in Sunday’s Parnelli Cup round – the no-quit TPC Racing crew worked tirelessly the last month to put a new tub on the No. 36 and essentially rebuild the Mustang from the ground up.

Michael Levitas is set for Saturday’s Miles Cup race in Dark Horse Legends while Harris Levitas renews his competitive first season of driving in several years in Sunday’s 45-minute Parnelli Cup weekend finale. The younger Levitas, who also serves as TPC Racing’s Director of Race Operations, has been impressive as a driver this year and nearly pulled off his first Dark Horse class and overall win in the rain-soaked final race at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in June.

Following practice for all racing series today and qualifying on Friday, racing gets underway later Friday afternoon with Schmid’s first Porsche GT3 Cup race for 40 minutes at 4:15 p.m. CDT. Saturday features the second and final Porsche GT3 race at 12:15 p.m. CDT that goes back-to-back with the Mustang Miles race at 1:55 p.m. CDT. Sunday’s Parnelli Cup Mustang sprint wraps the weekend with a 1:05 p.m. CDT green flag.

The Mustang Cup races can be viewed through livestream coverage on the Ford Racing YouTube Channel while the Porsche rounds will air via livestream coverage on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube Channel.

Tillman Schmid, Driver – No. 277 Monoflo International/TPC Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup: “I am Just excited to get back into the car. I have only been to Road America one time in the Cayman a few years ago with Chloe Chambers for a Porsche Endurance series race, but that ended prematurely with that big wreck at the green flag. Overall, I am just looking for a good, clean weekend back with Monoflo International and TPC Racing.”

Harris Levitas, TPC Racing Director of Race Operations; Driver – No. 36 TPC Racing/DSC Sport Mustang Dark Horse R: “It is awesome to get back to racing this summer, particularly on a track as great at Road America. We welcome Tillman and Cliff back for the first times in a while and have to give full credit and huge thank you to the entire TPC Racing crew and everyone who helped us get our DSC Sport No 36 Mustang back together. The important thing is that my Dad was OK in a pretty hard hit at VIR, and now we are more than ready and look forward to a solid and successful weekend ahead at Road America.”

Michael Levitas, Driver – No. 36 TPC Racing/DSC Sport Mustang Dark Horse R: “It will be great to get back to racing again. It’s a good thing we had a little bit of off time because it took every bit of it to put the Mustang back on its feet. Harris and I are ready to go back at it, and I think we will have a great car. We have worked hard at it, so it should be good right out of the box. We are really excited to be back in it, driving our Mustang alongside Cliff and keeping Tillman and the Porsche going and right up there too. It is always great to have the Monoflo International guys, and Tillman or Evan, with us at the track, and Cliff returns for the first time since Barber. Virginia wasn’t on his schedule, and he took off the COTA race for his daughter’s graduation, so congratulations to them. He has been working on the simulator and is raring to go. It is going to be an exciting weekend, I may put in a little sim time myself. It has been a good couple years or so since I have been to Road America.”

About TPC Racing: TPC Racing is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier maintenance, service, tuning and modification center dedicated solely to Porsche sports cars. TPC Racing specializes in R&D and sales of high-performance modifications for Porsche sports cars and race cars, offering a wide range of vehicle upgrades. Best known for a line of forced induction solutions for the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster, a long-time focus on only one make, Porsche, has enabled TPC Racing to become experts in Porsche service, tuning, and racing. In 2000, TPC Racing began entering races under its own banner, scoring an SGS-class Championship in 2004 in the Grand-American Rolex Series and was a class winner in the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona, and captured the 2013 and 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA Gold Cup Championships. More information can be found at www.TPCRacing.com.

About DSC Sport: Founded in 2011, DSC Sport quickly established itself as an industry leader in dynamic suspension control, developing and offering best in class suspension solutions for a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles. The company designs and manufactures advanced controller units that enhance the performance and handling of sports cars, luxury sedans and lightweight trucks for both track and road use. The company frequently works with the affiliated TPC Racing, a race-winning and multiple championship-winning sports car racing team, to gather data and learnings from a race weekend environment that directly are used in the company’s ongoing development of performance hardware and software solutions for track and street vehicle applications. Learn more at www.DSCsport.com.

ELITE MOTORSPORTS PARTNERS WITH OUTDOOR AMERICA HOLDINGS, LICENSEE AND PACKAGER OF FIELD & STREAM TV

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WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (Aug. 13, 2026) — Elite Motorsports, a premier multi-car powerhouse in NHRA Championship Drag Racing, announced a strategic partnership with iconic lifestyle and outdoor media brand Field & Stream TV and parent company Outdoor America Holdings.

The partnership unites two racing and outdoor enthusiast brands that cater to passionate, active American consumers, connecting the high-octane world of championship drag racing with the outdoorsmen and sports enthusiasts who watch Field & Stream TV and Outdoor America.

“At Elite Motorsports, our team, drivers, and fans live and breathe the outdoor lifestyle when we’re not at the track,” said Richard Freeman, owner and President of Elite Motorsports. “Field & Stream TV is a legendary American brand, and the vast reach of the Outdoor America Holdings publisher partners share our passion for competition, hard work, and the outdoors. Bringing them on board across our program is a natural fit, and we’re excited to represent them on and off the track.”

Through this alliance, Field & Stream TV and Outdoor America branding will be featured across Elite Motorsports’ extensive fleet of competition vehicles. In addition to trackside visibility, the partnership will feature collaborative digital content and cross-promotional campaigns with talks of a feature series: “Elite Motorsports Outdoors.”

“Partnering with Elite Motorsports gives us a direct connection to one of the most loyal and passionate fan bases in all of sports,” said Nick Rhodes, CEO of Outdoor America Holdings, and Field & Stream TV. “This partnership celebrates the intersection of motorsports and the outdoors. NHRA fans are outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, anglers, and DIYers. Elite Motorsports sets the gold standard for performance and teamwork in drag racing, making them the ideal partner as we continue to expand the reach of Field & Stream TV and Outdoor America branded content.”

The Field & Stream TV branding will make its debut on the Elite Motorsports stable of cars at the upcoming NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota August 21-23.

About Field & Stream TV

Field & Stream TV, is committed to inspiring Americans to spend more time in the outdoors. Designed as a leading authority in outdoor sports and recreation, the platform delivers engaging content across Broadcast TV, FAST and streaming distribution, as well as the robust online Outdoor America direct to consumer storefront featuring more than 800 brands and 50,000 products. Field & Stream connects audiences with relevant, local content that encourages participation in public lands and waterways across the country.

About Elite Motorsports

Elite Motorsports, LLC is the leader in motorsports transportation needs. With a large inventory of new and used trailers, motor coaches, semi-transporters, and more, the experienced team at Elite Motorsports works tirelessly to deliver tailored racing solutions for each customer’s changing needs. The team at Elite Motorsports understand how to meet the needs of each customer because they are out there too, drag racing alongside their customer base. Elite Motorsports operates the largest professional drag racing team in the NHRA featuring Pro Stock drivers Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Troy Coughlin Jr., Aaron Stanfield, Greg Stanfield and Stephen Bell. In 2026, Elite Motorsports debuted its Top Fuel operation featuring Tony Stewart behind the wheel. Royce Lee Freeman and Mike Lomas represent Elite Motorsports in Competition Eliminator and Shane Gray will join the team in 2027 driving in the NHRA Pro Mod series. As the tentpole organization among the Elite family of brands, Elite Motorsports has a solid reputation within the world of motorsports and beyond. Each drag racing operation is different and the folks at Elite Motorsports pay attention to the details that matter.

WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY TO OPEN NASCAR’S FINAL THREE-RACE RUN TO THE CHASE IN 2027

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  • Enjoy Illinois 300 opens the high-stakes three-race regular-season stretch on Sunday, Aug. 22, to help set the NASCAR Cup Series Chase field.
  • NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns for a second consecutive year with the Nu Way 225 on Saturday, Aug. 21.
  • Current ticket holders can renew for the 2027 weekend beginning Sunday, Sept. 13.

MADISON, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2026) – World Wide Technology Raceway will open NASCAR’s pivotal final three-race regular-season stretch to set the 2027 Cup Series Chase field when the Enjoy Illinois 300 returns Sunday, Aug. 22.

The doubleheader weekend also will feature the return of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for a second consecutive year with the Nu Way 225 on Saturday, Aug. 21.

As the first of the final three regular-season races, the Enjoy Illinois 300 will carry significant championship implications throughout the Cup Series field. Drivers still seeking one of the remaining berths in the 16-driver Chase field will have only three opportunities remaining, while those already qualified will look to improve their Chase seedings. The final three-race stretch also includes two of NASCAR’s most iconic venues – Daytona International Speedway (Aug. 28) and Darlington Raceway (Sept. 5).

“World Wide Technology Raceway will take on an exciting new position on the NASCAR schedule, launching the three-race run that will set the Cup Series Chase field,” World Wide Technology Raceway Owner and CEO Curtis Francois said. “With only three opportunities remaining to secure a Chase berth or improve seeding, the Enjoy Illinois 300 will bring urgency, pressure and intense racing from the opening lap.

“With the tremendous support from NASCAR and our fans, businesses and partners across the greater St. Louis region and throughout Illinois and Missouri, this race weekend has been a huge success since its debut in 2022. We’re proud of what we have built together and look forward to carrying that momentum into the 2027 season.”

The Enjoy Illinois 300 served as a summer regular-season race during each of its first three seasons before moving into the 10-race NASCAR Playoffs in 2025. The Cup Series event has sold out in each of its first four years and is pursuing the same result when the Enjoy Illinois 300 returns Sunday, Sept. 13, as the second race of The Chase. Tickets remain available for the Sept. 12-13 Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR doubleheader weekend at www.wwtraceway.com or by calling the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1.

Current ticket holders may renew for the 2027 NASCAR weekend beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, either at the track or through a Tixr link that will be distributed to account holders by email. General public ticket availability will be announced at a later date.

About World Wide Technology Raceway

World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA racing in St. Louis’ Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway; 1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.

RFK Racing – Richmond

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Richmond Event Info:
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Format: 400 Laps, 300 Miles, Stages: 70-230-400
TV: USA Sports
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 3:30 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (TruTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 4:40 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (TruTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 7:00 p.m. ET, Cup Race (USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

STORYLINES:

Brad Keselowski – Sitting 19th in the Cup Series standings and 49 points below the Chase cutline, Keselowski faces a pivotal moment at this Saturday’s race at Richmond Raceway. With only three regular-season races remaining, he is determined to post a strong performance as he races toward the Chase. Richmond has been a strong track for Keselowski, who has two career wins there and has more recently finished among the top ten 4 out his last 5 visits.

Chris Buescher – Buescher heads to Richmond Raceway in a strong position to secure his place in the Chase, sitting ninth in the standings with a comfortable 140-point cushion above the cutline. Saturday night presents an opportunity to shift the focus toward building momentum. Buescher won this race in 2023, leading 88 laps, and he has finished inside the top three twice in his last six Richmond starts.

Ryan Preece – He is the first driver outside the cutline and continues to put pressure on those clinging to a Chase qualifying spot. Just 29 points shy of the Chase cutoff, Preece is poised to shake up the standings at Richmond Raceway this Saturday. Last year, he won the pole and led 60 laps. With only three races left in the regular season, Preece’s short-track prowess makes him a formidable contender.

Pace Laps:

  • Richmond hosts the 26th race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule as they embark on a 300-mile race on Saturday night, the third to last race before the start of the playoffs.
  • Jack Roush has 16 wins all-time at Richmond, including six in the Cup Series, with Chris Buescher most recently finding victory lane in 2023.
  • Buescher was the 2023 winner at Richmond, leading 88 laps en route to his first of three victories that season, and the first of three in a stretch of five weeks.
  • Brad Keselowski has posted two top-10 finishes over his last three races2
  • Keselowski has led 1,280 laps at Richmond in 15 different races, his most of any track in his career. He’s also finished inside the top-15 in 18 of the last 20 Richmond races since the spring of 2015.

6 Team Info:
Driver: Brad Keselowski
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Partner: BuildSubmarines.com

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Kroger / Grab Kleenex

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: Castrol

Keselowski at Richmond
Starts: 31
Wins: 2 (2014, 2020)
Top-10s: 16
Poles: 2 (2014, 2019)

  • Keselowski, a two-time winner at Richmond, makes his 32st Cup start at the ¾-mile track on Saturday. He won the 2020 Richmond race after leading 192 laps, and won back in 2014 after starting on the pole and leading 383 of the 400 laps.
  • Last summer, Keselowski finished ninth.
  • He’s finished inside the top-15 in 18 of the last 20 Richmond races since the spring of 2015, and in that stretch has led laps in 12 different races.
  • His 12.0 average finish holds as one of his best among all tracks with 16 top-10s overall and six finishes inside the top five.
  • He also has two poles – 2014 and 2019 – for an average starting position of 11.9, also one of his best marks.
  • Keselowski made 17 Xfinity Series starts from 2006-17 earning four victories and 10 top-10s. He won his last NXS start there in 2017 and also went to victory lane in 2010 once and 2013 twice.

Buescher at Richmond
Starts: 18
Wins: 1 (2023)
Top-10s: 3
Poles: —

  • Buescher was the 2023 winner of this race at Richmond, having led 88 laps en route to his first of three victories that season, and the first of three in a stretch of five weeks.
  • Despite a 21.9 average finish at the track, Buescher has two top-3 finishes in the last six Richmond races. He finished third in the 2022 fall event and won in July of 2023
  • Buescher has a 18.8 average qualifying effort with a best effort of seventh (three times).
  • Buescher made five NXS starts for Jack Roush from 2011-15, earning three top-10s with a best finish of seventh (2014).

Preece at Richmond
Starts: 10
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: 1

  • Preece is set for his 11th Cup start at Richmond this weekend, where he earned a top-five finish in the fall of 2023.
  • Preece won the pole at Richmond in 2025 and led 60 laps in the race.
  • He holds a 19.3 average starting position at Richmond across his ten starts.
  • His average Richmond finish is 23.5, with a best of 5th in the summer of 2023.
  • Preece has also made four NXS starts at Richmond, with an average finish of 20.8.

RFK Historically at Richmond
Cup Wins: 6 (Mark Martin, 1990; Jeff Burton, 1998; Matt Kenseth, 2002; Kurt Busch, 2005; Carl Edwards, 2013; Chris Buescher, 2023)

  • RFK’s Richmond History: RFK has made 370 starts at Richmond Raceway across NASCAR’s three national touring series, recording 16 wins, 91 top-five finishes and 156 top-10s. The organization has also captured 14 poles and led 5,151 laps at the Virginia short track.
  • Xfinity Success: In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, RFK has nine wins, 43 top-five finishes and 66 top-10s at Richmond, with an average finish of 11.8. Mark Martin, Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards account for all nine of the organization’s victories at the track.
  • Among RFK’s Best Tracks: Richmond ranks fourth among all tracks where RFK has competed in the Xfinity Series in terms of wins. The organization has more victories at Darlington Raceway (15), Charlotte Motor Speedway (12) and North Carolina Speedway (11).
  • Cup Series Record: RFK has 229 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Richmond, producing 39 top-five finishes, 79 top-10s and seven poles. Mark Martin (1990), Jeff Burton (1998), Matt Kenseth (2002), Kurt Busch (2005), Carl Edwards (2013) and Chris Buescher (2023) have all delivered Cup victories for the organization at Richmond. Overall, Jack Roush-owned Fords have led 2,633 laps at the .75-mile track.

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Iowa: It was a hard-fought day for RFK Racing at Iowa Speedway, with all three teams battling to make the most of a challenging race. Chris Buescher led the way, charging from 27th to a 13th place finish in the No. 17 Body Guard Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Buescher and his team may not have had the raw speed they wanted, but they made their strategy count, stretching out a tank of fuel for an impressive 137 laps to salvage a strong finish. Ryan Preece also battled his way forward, climbing from 35th to 20th in the No. 60 Kroger/Force Factor Ford Mustang Dark Horse as the team continued to improve the car throughout the race. Brad Keselowski, fought hard from the very beginning. After starting fourth, the No. 6 Trimble Ford Mustang Dark Horse ultimately crossed the line 27th, battling tire chatter after the team worked Saturday to repair the car following his qualifying crash. It wasn’t the day RFK Racing was looking for, but with three teams showing resilience and finding gains throughout the race, the focus now turns to taking those lessons and carrying that momentum into the final stretch of the season.

Points Standings: Buescher: 9th, Preece: 17th, Keselowski: 19th

Smart Store Design Ideas For an Attractive Shopping Environment

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Starting or growing a retail business involves a lot, from deciding on products to finding a suitable neighborhood. How a store looks and operates strongly affects how customers experience the brand. A well-designed retail environment makes product discovery easier, creates an expert impression, and can encourage shoppers to spend more time in the store.

Whether you are starting a small shop, upgrading an existing thrift store, designing a shopping center, or planning a large retail space, thoughtful, safe design can be a vital part of your professional technique.

The Design Does Matter and Use the Space Wisely

Customers often form an impression of business activity within seconds of entering the store. A cluttered or poorly managed area looks less attractive than a well-organized one. On the other hand, a lightweight, organized, and visually appealing funnel can instantly speak of professionalism. Retail design needs to balance form with capacity. Products should be visible and accessible, and floor space should allow customers to move easily. Furnishings can also support the types of products offered.

One of the biggest challenges for retail companies is using rear space efficiently. Small retailers can’t afford to waste treasures close to the ground, but filling every available corner with goods can still make the environment feel crowded. The right approach is to create a clear layout with defined product areas. Place high-demand products in specific locations, close to complementary products. 

Retailers additionally need to consider the patron’s natural movement through the store. A logical path allows users to move from one product group to another and makes it easier to discover new devices.

The checkout counter should be smooth to find without dominating the entire area. Depending on the nature of the retail business, impulse buy products may also be placed near the checkout area.

Get displays that support your brand

Trade shows are not garage sales, after all. They are part of the business’s visual identity. The materials, colors, designs, and finishes used during the store can complement the company’s branding. Stylish glass displays, sophisticated metal finishes, and well-designed display tables can create the right atmosphere for a top-rate style boutique.

Sellers want balance and flexibility. Rearranging or adjusting displays can make it easier to bring together seasonals, marketing campaigns, or introduce a new product line. A well-designed store can help display gift items in a visually appealing way, contributing to the store’s overall look.

Lighting in a retail space

Lighting is another essential part of decorating the store of happiness. Even great presentations may not attract interest if the products are poorly displayed. General lighting can provide comfortable visibility throughout the store, while additional lighting fixtures can draw attention to specific items or display areas. Lighting can highlight products, advertising departments, or architectural details.

The color temperature of the lighting material must also be appropriate to create the atmosphere. Warm light fixtures can create a relaxed, inviting feel, while cool light fixtures can contribute to a clean, modern look. Retailers should avoid excessive glare, especially on glass displays and reflective surfaces. A specialized lighting installation plan should consider customer comfort and product presentation.

Function and style

Business placement plays an important role in developing a specialized retail environment. Select counters, display tables, reception tables, garage shelves, seating, and other furniture parts based on the store’s needs. A well-designed counter, for example, can serve multiple functions by providing a checkout area, product display area, garage, and visual focal point for the store.

Custom fixtures can be especially useful when the commercial space has unusual dimensions or special branding needs. Instead of trying to adapt trendy fixtures to the available space, a custom section can be designed to the exact scale of the layout.

Materials should also be selected in accordance with the anticipated application. Commercial furniture will face everyday customer interaction, cleaning, movement, and everyday wear and tear. So sustainability is as important as appearance. Every retail business has unique needs. Even small thrift stores may require compact shelving, while large branch guards may require more furniture and display arrangements. Shopping centers also present unique challenges, as they need to attract the attention of customers browsing through a busy environment.

Create a Great Customer Experience

Modern retail is increasingly focused on pleasing customers. Consumers don’t necessarily go to stores to buy products; they also expect a convenient, attractive, and pleasant atmosphere.

Interactive presentations, well-organized product areas, problem areas, and visually interesting tasks could make the physical store more memorable. Vendors can also use seasonal decorations and redeemable presentations to maintain a fresh environment throughout the year.

However, an appropriate design should not sacrifice usability for form. Customers should be able to find products without problems, read prices and specifications, and move through the store with ease.

Plan Everything Before You Start

An effective way to avoid pointless spending is to create a detailed store plan before you buy furniture or start. Carefully measure the space required and determine where key elements could be placed at entrances, cash registers, garage areas, and product categories. A successful store design combines branding, capabilities, patron appeal, and efficient use of space. From attractive shelving and display cases to professional furnishings, lighting, and complete service setups, every factor can contribute to how customers perceive a business.

Whether the goal is a compact boutique or a larger store, interior design systems can transform an everyday business space into the perfect retail environment that enhances the shopper experience.

NASCAR Studios Debuts New Documentary Series “Start/Finish” With Mark Martin Premiere on Aug. 16 on The NASCAR Channel

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Biographical Series Profiles NASCAR Legends Who Helped Shape the Sport;
Mark Martin Installment Launches During “Mark Martin Month”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 12, 2026) – NASCAR Studios will premiere its newest original documentary series, Start/Finish, on Sunday, Aug. 16, with an in-depth look at the life and career of NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin. The one-hour documentary will debut exclusively on the NASCAR Channel as part of “Mark Martin Month,” celebrating one of the sport’s most respected competitors alongside the release of his new memoir, Never Lift.

Designed to preserve and celebrate the stories of the icons who built NASCAR into one of America’s premier sports, Start/Finish offers an intimate, emotionally driven look at the lives, careers and lasting impact of the personalities who defined generations of stock car racing. Through candid sit-down interviews, rare archival footage and deeply personal reflections, each installment goes beyond race results to explore the defining moments, relationships and sacrifices that shaped NASCAR’s most compelling figures.

The inaugural episode follows Martin’s remarkable journey from dominating short tracks across the Midwest to becoming one of the most accomplished and admired drivers in NASCAR history. Featuring a new interview with Martin, alongside an abundance of archival footage and interviews spanning decades of Martin’s career, the documentary traces the triumphs, setbacks and unwavering determination that defined one of the sport’s all-time greats. Despite never capturing a NASCAR Cup Series championship, Martin earned 40 premier series victories, five series runner-up finishes, and the admiration of competitors and fans alike through a career built on consistency, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

“Mark Martin’s story embodies everything this series is meant to capture,” said John Dahl, Senior Vice President, Original Content, NASCAR. “Start/Finish combines intimate access, extensive archives, and revealing conversations with the people who lived these moments to create a defining portrait. And what better way to launch the series than with one of the sport’s greatest drivers.”

“I’m honored to share my story with NASCAR fans in a way that goes beyond the races and the statistics,” said Martin. “Looking back on the highs, the challenges and the people who made the journey special gave me a new appreciation for the career I was fortunate enough to have. I hope fans come away with a deeper understanding of what the sport has meant to me.”

Produced by NASCAR Studios, Start/Finish will feature multiple new episodes every year. Following Martin’s episode, upcoming installments will feature 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton.

The premiere of Start/Finish: Mark Martin continues NASCAR Studios’ growing slate of original programming, delivering compelling stories that connect fans with the personalities, history and defining moments that continue to shape the sport.

The NASCAR Channel is NASCAR’s free, 24/7 streaming destination, delivering live races, original programming, classic events, documentaries and daily news coverage to fans year-round. The channel is available across major FAST and connected TV platforms, including Prime Video, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Tubi, Xumo Play, LG Channels, TCLtv+, Sling Freestream and Plex, as well as on the NASCAR mobile app and NASCAR.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

SUPER.COM NAMED OFFICIAL DISCOUNT APP OF NHRA

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INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 13, 2026) – NHRA officials announced today that Super.com, the all-in-one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn and put more money in their pockets, has been named the Official Discount App of NHRA.

Already a sponsor of Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and its Top Fuel driver lineup of Clay Millican and Tony Schumacher, Super.com is augmenting its team partnership with this new league relationship that will feature onsite activation at select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events.

Designed to help consumers spend less and save more, Super.com saves users on hotels and travel, provides cash back on everyday purchases, and rewards its Super+ members with premium access and experiences.

“Our partnership with Rick Ware Racing introduced us to the energy and passion that define NHRA, and we immediately saw an opportunity to do more,” said Dave Rodriguez, Super.com head of partnerships. “Becoming the Official Discount App of NHRA allows us to connect directly with fans, making it easier for them to save money on the things they already do every day, whether they’re booking travel, shopping online or heading to the racetrack. This builds on the work we’ve already begun with RWR.”

Along with onsite activation at national events, Super.com will receive coverage on NHRA.tv and during NHRA on FOX broadcasts, providing a significant platform to showcase its growing all-in-one app to the NHRA fanbase.

Super.com has established a strong presence with Millican and Schumacher throughout NHRA’s 75th anniversary season. Millican is one of NHRA’s most popular drivers and has eight career NHRA Top Fuel victories, while Schumacher is Top Fuel’s most successful driver with eight world championships and 88 career victories.

“We’re excited to welcome Super.com to the NHRA family as the Official Discount App of NHRA,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president of sales and chief development officer. “It’s an innovative brand delivering great value to our fans, and this partnership will enhance the NHRA fan experience even more. Super.com has developed a strong presence in motorsports through its partnership with Rick Ware Racing, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to NHRA.”

For more information on Super.com, visit www.Super.com. For more information on NHRA, including the full 2026 75th anniversary schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.

About Super.com

Super.com is building the world’s most valuable membership program. Super+ members have access to 15+ benefits focused on saving, earning, credit building and more. Our members get deep discounts on hotels, use a secured charge card to build credit, take out cash advances to make ends meet, play games to earn money and much more. Available on web, iOS, and Android – visit www.super.com, download the app, or follow Super.com on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok.

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

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