{"id":61827,"date":"2025-12-16T00:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T00:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/61827\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T00:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T00:01:08","slug":"nhra-replaces-maple-grove-national-event-with-new-us-131-event-drag-bike-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/61827\/","title":{"rendered":"NHRA Replaces Maple Grove National Event With New US 131 Event \u2013 Drag Bike News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The NHRA has made a schedule adjustment following the surprise announcement that IHRA has purchased Maple Grove Raceway in Reading Pa., which was slated to host its annual NHRA National Event in mid-September to kickoff the Countdown.<\/p>\n

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U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will have a Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.<\/p>\n

The event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the standout facility in Martin, Mich., serving as the 15th of 20 races during NHRA\u2019s special 75th anniversary season and the first of six playoff races. Tickets go on sale for the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals on Feb. 1.<\/p>\n

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It marks the first NHRA national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, giving NHRA four new national event facilities during the 2026 campaign and further displaying NHRA\u2019s growth during the special milestone season that includes a premier list of national event tracks in 19 markets across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cHosting an NHRA national event underscores our continued commitment to excellence, safety, and delivering unforgettable motorsports entertainment,\u201d U.S. 131 Motorsports Vice President of Operations Jason Peterson said. \u201cWe are honored to welcome the NHRA, its competitors, sponsors and fans, and we look forward to showcasing our facility, our staff and our passionate racing community that makes this region so special.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jason\"USThe first two races in the Countdown to the Championship will be at two new facilities in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as the Great Lakes Nationals in Martin, Mich., is followed by a trip to historic Rockingham Dragway for the NHRA Nationals at The Rock. Both U.S. 131 and Rockingham are preceded by first-time stops at South Georgia Motorsports Park on May 1-3 and Maryland International Raceway on May 29-31.<\/p>\n



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Known as \u201cThe Fastest Track in Michigan,\u201d U.S. 131 Motorsports Park has maintained its status as one of the Midwest\u2019s premier drag racing facilities for decades, drawing fans from nearby markets in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Kalamazoo. A favorite for both racers and fans alike, the Peterson family has built the track into a marquee destination for more than two decades, making it a prime candidate to host an NHRA national event.<\/p>\n



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That comes to fruition in 2026, hosting a must-see playoff race during NHRA\u2019s massive 75th anniversary season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome U.S. 131 Motorsports Park to the NHRA national event schedule in 2026. It\u2019s a historic milestone for the facility and it\u2019s another terrific way to celebrate our 75th anniversary season, bringing the incredible action of NHRA drag racing to the passionate fan base in Michigan,\u201d NHRA President Glen Cromwell said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOpening the Countdown to the Championship at U.S. 131 will be extremely meaningful during our 75th anniversary season, as it reflects NHRA\u2019s continued commitment to growing the sport and bringing championship-level NHRA racing to outstanding venues. The track\u2019s dedication to its racers and fans, and its enthusiasm as a new NHRA Member Track makes it an excellent addition to the national tour, and we look forward to launching the Countdown there in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also host an NHRA national open on July 8-9, leading into a Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional event on July 10-12.<\/p>\n

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