NHRA Readies for 75th Anniversary Celebration

Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials have revealed a series of special plans to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

The buildup to the landmark 75th season next year will take place throughout the 2025 campaign with several initiatives including:

• 75th Anniversary Rings: NHRA also revealed special 75th anniversary replica rings that will be given to fans who renew their tickets for the 2026 race throughout the upcoming season. These rings will be a replica of the 75th anniversary rings given to the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series world champions in 2026.
• Commemorative Tickets: Fans can purchase special commemorative tickets for 2026 events to celebrate the landmark 75th season.
• Special 2026 Wally Trophy: The NHRA will introduce a new and unique Wally trophy that will be given to all race winners during the 2026 season. The 75th anniversary Wally will only be given out during the 2026 year.
• Wally Parks Documentary: A comprehensive and first-time full-length documentary on iconic NHRA founder Wally Parks will be released during the 2026 season.
• Top 75 Driver List: Much like the Top 50 NHRA Driver List that was released during the 50th anniversary season in 2001, the NHRA will release its Top 75 Driver List during the 2026 season. The Top 75 Drivers list will also be released in book form.
• 75th Anniversary Coffee Table Book: A high-quality hardcover coffee table book will be released in alignment with the 75th anniversary as a must-have for any fan, detailing the incredible history of the NHRA, from its humble beginnings to its current status.

“The 75th anniversary of NHRA drag racing marks a landmark moment in our sport’s history and we’re excited to kick off the campaign for that historic season in 2026 throughout our upcoming 2025 season,” said Glen Cromwell, NHRA president. “From a special logo and 75th anniversary rings, we’re thrilled to introduce several initiatives already for that celebratory season in 2026 and we will have many more to announce throughout 2025 in this exciting year-long buildup. NHRA has an incredible history—as well as a bright future—and we look forward to celebrating that with our fans, race teams, member tracks and partners.”

Additional announcements and initiatives for the 75th anniversary season in 2026 will be released throughout the 2025 campaign. NHRA legends will also be included in the year-long celebration that year, with appearances and special celebrations to be announced in the coming weeks and months.