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Ford has been a key player in drag racing, competing in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the leading drag racing series in the United States. Ford supports competitors in Nitro Funny Car and Factory X, as well as pushing boundaries with electric demonstrator vehicles like the Ford Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800. Bob Tasca III, Ford Performance Nitro Funny Car driver, was the first to reach 341.68 mph in 2024. The NHRA season runs from March to November and concludes with the Countdown to the Championship to determine season winners.

Upcoming Races

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Route 66 NHRA Nationals

May 15 - 18, 2025

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NHRA New England Nationals

May 30 - Jun. 1, 2025

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Virginia NHRA Nationals

Jun. 20 - 22, 2025

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Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

Jun. 26-29, 2025

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NHRA Northwest Nationals

Jul. 18 - 20, 2025

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NHRA Sonoma Nationals

Jul. 25 - 27, 2025

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Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Aug. 14 - 17, 2025

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NHRA U.S. Nationals

Aug. 27 - Sept. 1, 2025

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Reading NHRA Nationals

Sept. 11 - 14, 2025

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NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals

Sept. 19 - 21

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NHRA Midwest Nationals

Sept. 26 - 28, 2025

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Texas NHRA FallNationals

Oct. 9 - 12, 2025

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NHRA Showcase of Speed: Special Event

Oct. 24 - 25, 2025

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NHRA Nevada Nationals

Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2025

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NHRA Finals

Nov. 13 - 16, 2025

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Drag Racing News & Articles

Electric Mustang on the drag strip for record pass

Third Time’s A Charm: Super Cobra Jet 1800 Raises The Bar on EV-Powered Racecar Quarter Mile Record

By Ford Performance

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Tasca celebrating on top of Mustang

BT THREE: Tasca Mixes Perfect Blend of Speed and Strategy in Sonoma

Motorcraft Quick Lane Racing

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Tasca on top of Mustang with trophy

Bob Tasca III Claims Second Wally of 2024 Season in Norwalk

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Press Release

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Tasca with team in front of Mustang

Triple Threat: Bob Tasca III Victorious in Vegas

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Press Release

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Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 with front wheels in the air at Pomona Drag Strip

Twice as Nice: Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Sets Another World Record

By Mark Rushbrook, Director of Ford Performance Motorsports

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Bob Tasca III and his NHRA Funny Car

Ford Performance and Bob Tasca III Extend Partnership

By Ford Performance

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Tasca III Celebrating on funny car

Bob Tasca III Reigns Over Carolina Nationals Funny Car Field

Motorcraft Quick Lane Racing Press Release

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Bob Tasca III Standing with trophy and Drag Car

Tasca Captures Second NHRA Wally in Topeka Farewell

By Ford Performance Staff

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Bob Tasca III standing on top of NHRA Drag Car with trophy

Homecoming King: Bob Tasca III Wins Postponed NHRA New England Nationals

By Ford Performance Staff

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Bob Tasca III, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Wins NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Press Release

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