U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, Michigan, will host a NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals set to open the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs.

The event will take place September 18-20 at the facility, serving as the 15th of 20 races during NHRA's special 75th anniversary season and the first of six playoff races.

The Great Lakes Nationals marks the first NHRA national event at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park, giving NHRA four new national event facilities during the 2026 campaign that includes national event tracks in 19 markets.

U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also host an NHRA national open on July 8-9, leading into a NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional event on July 10-12.

For more information, visit nhra.com.