NHRA Midwest Nationals
The 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at WWT Raceway serves as a critical stop in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship as the third halt in the playoffs. As the midway point in the championship pursuit, the event carries major title implications as the sport's biggest stars battle for every point while NHRA celebrates 75 years of drag racing excellence. The WWT Raceway has hosted NHRA events since 1997 when it operated as Gateway International Raceway. The weekend features the inaugural "Gateway's Greatest Class," honoring professional-category competitors who have achieved four or more victories in the event's history.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23:30 | Top Fuel/Funny Car Qualifying Round 1 | 2 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 18:00 | Nitro Qualifying | 3 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 20:30 | Top Fuel/Funny Car Qualifying Final Round | 3 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 3 Oct 2026, 20:30 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- NHRA YouTube free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Highlights und ausgewählte Läufe
- FOX / FS1 pay TV 🇺🇸 United States Live und zeitversetzt in den USA
- NHRA.tv subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Serieneigener Stream, weltweit
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
On Friday, 2 October 2026, NHRA Midwest Nationals was on the NHRA Drag Racing calendar. It was held at WWT Raceway Dragstrip.
The circuit is located in Madison, United States and measures 0.402 kilometres and opened in 1971.
The WWT Raceway Dragstrip is a quarter-mile drag strip facility in Madison, Illinois, part of the World Wide Technology Raceway complex. The track is utilized by the NHRA and regularly hosts major events such as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Midwest Nationals. The dragstrip is a straight asphalt acceleration course with entrance and exit areas, typical of modern NHRA racing facilities. The facility is part of a large motorsports complex near St. Louis, which includes an oval track and various racing courses in addition to the dragstrip.
The race was shown free to air on NHRA YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does NHRA Midwest Nationals start?
NHRA Midwest Nationals starts on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 20:30 central European time.
Where does NHRA Midwest Nationals take place?
The venue is WWT Raceway Dragstrip in Madison.
Where can I watch NHRA Midwest Nationals?
In Germany NHRA YouTube, NHRA.tv carry the broadcast. It is free to air on NHRA YouTube.