NHRA Great Lakes Nationals postponed to Monday due to rain

The inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, has been impacted by inclement weather. Due to persistent rain and falling temperatures on Sunday, eliminations have been postponed to Monday.

Monday’s schedule begins with Top Fuel and Funny Car eliminations at 11 a.m. ET, followed by Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. The event marks the 15th race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and the start of the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Doug Kalitta, Matt Hartford, and Ryan Oehler enter the Monday eliminations as the No. 1 qualifiers.

Earlier in the event, the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series saw significant action in the sportsman categories. In the Top Alcohol Dragster class, No. 16 qualifier Cheyne Phillips caused an upset by defeating No. 1 qualifier Shawn Cowie. In the Top Alcohol Funny Car category, Sean Bellemeur advanced after a close run against Bruce Mullins.