Sellout Crowd at Debut NHRA Nationals at The Rock

NHRA photo NHRA officials announced a sellout on Saturday for the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock. The race marked the fourth of four new facilities during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season. Fans packed the grandstands of Rockingham Dragway on Saturday during the second day of qualifying at the 16th event of the 2026 NHRA season. “This is just incredible,” said Dan VanHorn, Rockingham Dragway co-owner. “These teams are just off the charts. All the weather, the rain, the brand-new facility, brand new surface, and they’re getting down and making us look good, and the NHRA is making us look good...