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Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Race 9 of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
Driver interviews and a selection of photos from Bristol Dragway are available on the NHRA media site
This feed contains video of the winners of Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge and No. 1 qualifiers No. 1 qualifiers at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
LINK: 2026 Bristol Saturday Media Box
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Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge Winners
Top Fuel Winner: Doug Kalitta
NOTE: Reigning world champion Doug Kalitta won his fourth Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season on Saturday in Bristol when he defeated Leah Pruett.
Funny Car Winner: Jack Beckman
NOTE: Jack Beckman won his first Funny Car Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season on Saturday in Bristol when he won over his teammate Jordan Vandergriff.
Pro Stock: Matt Hartford
NOTE: Matt Hartford won his first Pro Stock Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of season when he defeated reigning champion Dallas Glenn.
Pro Stock Motorcycle: Richard Gadson
NOTE: Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Richard Gadson won his first Pro Stock Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of season when he defeated Jianna Evaristo.
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Leah Pruett
Top Fuel No. 1 Qualifier
Rush Truck Centers Top Fuel Dragster
3.794 seconds, 332.43 mph
NOTE: Top Fuel standout Leah Pruett secured her second No. 1 qualifier of the season when her 3.794-second pass at 332.43 mph stayed best of the field on Saturday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Pruett will be looking for her first win from Bristol Dragway.
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Matt Hagan
Funny Car No. 1 Qualifier
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Dodge//SRT Hellcat
4.009 seconds, 319.60 mph
NOTE: Matt Hagan secured the Funny Car No. 1 qualifier spot at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on Saturday when his 4.009-second pass at 319.60 mph stayed atop the field. Hagan will be seeking his second race win from Bristol Dragway.
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Greg Anderson
Pro Stock No. 1 Qualifier
HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro
6.651 seconds, 206.86 mph
NOTE: Pro Stock’s Greg Anderson earned his sixth No. 1 qualifier of the season thanks to his 6.651-second pass at 206.86 mph on Saturday at Bristol Dragway. Anderson will be racing for his fourth Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals race win.
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Gaige Herrera
Pro Stock Motorcycle No. 1 Qualifier
RevZilla / Vance & Hines Suzuki
6.831 seconds, 197.88 mph
NOTE: Former Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera secured his first No. 1 qualifier of the season thanks to his 6.831-second pass at 197.88 mph on Saturday at Bristol Dragway. Herrera will be looking to become the first multi-time Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals winner in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. |
