YPSILANTI, Mich. – One of the longest-running partnerships in sports marketing history is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 as Mac Tools continues its decades-long Kalitta Motorsports partnership. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season begins March 6-8 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.
Doug Kalitta will once again pilot the red and white Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster, but the 2026 livery features a 25th anniversary logo along with additional, more subtle recognition of the silver anniversary. Team Kalitta’s Mac Tools primary partnership spans more than two decades in a relationship that feels and functions more like a friendship. Mac Tools is a significant part of the long-term success Kalitta Motorsports enjoys in NHRA Drag Racing.
“Our partnership with Kalitta Motorsports continues to strengthen the Mac Tools brand while also advancing the sport of drag racing and inspiring future generations of automotive professionals,” said Phil Cox, president of Mac Tools. “For over 25 years, Kalitta Motorsports has represented Mac Tools with distinction, and we are thrilled to continue this legacy, especially following Doug’s second NHRA Top Fuel championship win last year. We look forward to what lies ahead for the entire Kalitta Motorsports organization.
“As a premier provider of professional-grade tools and equipment, Mac Tools remains dedicated to supporting the automotive sector and the skilled individuals who drive its success. We are honored to stand with Doug Kalitta and his team, whose expertise, precision and commitment mirror the standards we uphold in our own products and services.”“It was great to be able to thank Mac Tools for all they’ve done for our race team over the years by winning another championship last season,” Kalitta said. “They stuck with us through some lean seasons, so it feels really good to celebrate another title with them. We’re really proud to continue representing Mac Tools and all their distributors; Mac Tools is so much more than a corporate partner – after more than a quarter century together, they’re family.”
This story was originally published on February 16, 2026. 
