# NHRA U.S. Nationals concludes in Indianapolis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhra-us-nationals-drag-racing-event
> Updated: 2026-09-10T18:02:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, known as ‘The Big Go’, has concluded at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Serving as a centerpiece for the NHRA’s 75th anniversary, the event awarded winners special diamond Wally trophies to commemorate the milestone.

Jack Beckman secured two victories during the six-day competition. He won the PlayNHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout and defeated Matt Hagan in the event final. Competing in a special John Force tribute design on his Peak Chevy Funny Car, Beckman described the experience as ‘the greatest weekend of his career’.

The event featured a massive nitro field, including 22 Top Fuel dragsters and 23 Funny Car entries. Overall, the competition included over 850 race cars across various categories, such as nitro-burning Altereds and heads-up Class Eliminations. Despite record-high temperatures, the event drew spectators and appearances by racing icons including Don Garlits and Lynda Vaughn.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: NHRA U.S. Nationals concludes at Indianapolis

The 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis featured 75th-anniversary celebrations and two wins for Jack Beckman, who triumphed in the Funny Car event final.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhra-us-nationals-concludes-at-indianapolis

### 2026-08-31: NHRA U.S. Nationals to feature massive nitro field at Indianapolis

The 72nd annual NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will feature its largest nitro field since 2012, with 45 Top Fuel and Funny Car entries competing for championships.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhra-us-nationals-to-feature-massive-nitro-field-at-indianapolis

### 2026-08-27: NHRA U.S. Nationals features Funny Car All-Star Callout

Top NHRA Funny Car drivers, including Austin Prock and Jack Beckman, prepare for the PlayNHRA All-Star Callout at the U.S. Nationals, featuring a $80,000 winner-take-all bonus race.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhra-us-nationals-features-funny-car-all-star-callout

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