Category | Mixed automobile and motorcycle drag racing |
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Country | United States |
Inaugural season | 1965 |
Tire suppliers | Goodyear (Goodyear brand in car classes, Mickey Thompson brand in PSM Continental (Pro Modified only) |
Official website | http://www.nhra.com |
Current season |
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is a drag racing series organized by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). It is the top competition series of the NHRA, comprising competition in four classes, including Top Fuel Dragster, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
The champion of each category is determined by a point system where points are given according to finishing placement and qualifying effort. The season is divided into two segments. After the first 18 races, the Top 10 of each pro category are locked in and compete in the last six races with the difference in points greatly minimized.