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NHRA Results: 2026 Joliet Friday Video Highlights

May 16, 2026 by

 

Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK

Race 6 of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series

Driver interviews and a selection of photos from Route 66 Raceway are available on the NHRA media site

This feed contains video of the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at Route 66 Raceway

LINK: 2026 Chicago Friday Media Box

CLIP 1

Doug Kalitta

Top Fuel Provisional No. 1 Qualifier

Mac Tools Top Fuel Dragster

3.720 seconds, 338.17 mph

NOTE: Reigning Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta took the provisional No. 1 qualifier position on Friday when he clocked a 3.720-second pass at 338.17 mph at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK. Kalitta has one win on the 2026 season and is seeking his fourth win from Route 66 Raceway.

CLIP 2

Jack Beckman

Funny Car Provisional No. 1 Qualifier

PEAK Chevrolet SS Funny Car

3.913 seconds, 329.99 mph

NOTE: Funny Car veteran Jack Beckman currently sits atop the field at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK thanks to his 3.913-second qualifying pass at 329.99 mph. Beckman is seeking his second consecutive No. 1 qualifier and win from Route 66 Raceway.

CLIP 3

Erica Enders

Pro Stock Provisional No. 1 Qualifier

Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / R+L Carriers

6.542 seconds, 209.92 mph

NOTE: Six-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders took the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK when she went 6.542 second at 209.92 mph at Route 66 Raceway. Enders is seeking her first No. 1 qualifier since 2024.

CLIP 4

Angie Smith

Pro Stock Motorcycle Provisional No. 1 Qualifier

DENSO Auto Parts Buell

6.738 seconds, 200.17 mph

NOTE: Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angie Smith took the provisional No. 1 spot on Friday at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK thanks to her 6.738-second pass at 200.17 mph at Route 66 Raceway. If it holds, it will be her second No. 1 of the 2026 season.

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