Sonoma Raceway is excited to announce that the 38th Annual DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals will take place July 17–19, 2026, marking another unforgettable weekend of championship drag racing in the heart of wine country. 

For nearly four decades, Sonoma Raceway has hosted one of the premier stops on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, delivering the unmatched sights, sounds, and thrills that only nitro-powered, 22,000+ horsepower racing can provide. Building on that tradition, the 2026 event will elevate the fan experience like never before.  

“The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals are all about pure speed and unforgettable fan experiences. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back July 17–19,” said Brian Flynn, Executive Vice President & General Manager at Sonoma Raceway. 

Sonoma Raceway’s legendary quarter-mile dragstrip continues to be a proving ground for history-making moments. In 2025, the track once again captured the spotlight when Brittany Force electrified fans by setting a new world speed record – an astonishing 343.16 mph – in her Top Fuel Dragster during Friday night qualifying on July 25. That same record-breaking energy, intensity and edge-of-your seat action will be on full display when the NHRA returns to Sonoma Raceway in 2026. 

Tickets for the 2026 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to lock in their seats early by visiting SonomaRaceway.com or by calling the Sonoma Raceway Ticket Office at (800) 870-RACE [7223] during normal business hours.