NHRA Returns to New England Dragway, Pro Stock and Pro Mod also back for New England Nationals

EPPING, NH – May 8, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Back at New England Dragway for the NHRA New England Nationals on May 31-June 2, all the teams in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series are eager to return to the beloved track for a full event in front of another huge crowd at the fan-favorite facility.

New England Dragway, settled in Epping N.H., is set to host its 11th annual event in 2024 and the race is always a highlight on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule. After inclement weather at last year’s event, drivers will be more than ready to put on a show and battle it out for a chance at an NHRA Wally trophy on a weekend loaded with action.

After a year away, Pro Stock is back at the storied facility, as is the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, adding to the nonstop excitement coming to New England Dragway. Along with four rounds of can’t-miss qualifying, the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge takes place on Saturday, leading right into eliminations in front of what’s expected to be another huge crowd in Epping.

New England native and Funny Car veteran Bob Tasca III collected his first New England Nationals title last season when he defeated NHRA legend John Force in the final round, which took place in Bristol due to weather. With a rich history in Epping, Tasca was thrilled to earn his first Funny Car win at his home event. Tasca earned three wins last season and picked up a recent win at this year’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas. To go back-to-back in Epping – and to win for the first time at his home track – he’ll need to get past Funny Car newcomer and points leader Austin Prock, who won in Phoenix, Gainesville winner J.R. Todd, former champion Ron Capps and reigning champ Matt Hagan, who is the winningest driver at New England Dragway.

Top Fuel standout Justin Ashley earned an impressive six NHRA wins last season, including his big Epping win. Not only was Ashley able to pick up the New England Nationals win, but he also won the Bristol race that same weekend, making him only the second pro driver to even win two national events in one weekend. The first driver to do it was eight-time champ Tony Schumacher, who finished runner-up to Ashley last season. Ashley currently leads the Top Fuel points this season with competitors Shawn Langdon, with two wins on the season, former champ Steve Torrence, Brittany Force and reigning champ Doug Kalitta hot on his heels….