Due to potential inclement weather on Friday evening, NHRA announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park to ensure all professional categories complete both scheduled qualifying sessions.
The revised schedule moves the first round of NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying to 11:45 a.m. ET, starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock, followed by Funny Car and Top Fuel. The second qualifying session is slated to start at 2:15 p.m.
Gate opening times will remain unchanged. The NHRA and Bader family appreciate the cooperation and flexibility of our race teams, partners and fans regarding the schedule adjustment to deliver a great day of racing.
Racing will begin at 8 a.m. in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series on Friday, with action also set to take place in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by Elite Motorsports and Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown.
To purchase tickets to the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets or contact Summit Motorsports Park at 419-668-5555.
REVISED FRIDAY SCHEDULE
8 a.m. – Racing begins in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
11:45 a.m. – First round of qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series (starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle, followed by Pro Stock, Funny Car and Top Fuel)
2:15 p.m. – Second round of qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series (starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle, followed by Pro Stock, Funny Car and Top Fuel)
This story was originally published on June 25, 2026. 
