National Hot Rod Association
For 2026, the National Hot Rod Association is celebrating its 75th anniversary, qualifying the fastest drag racers in the world at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip during the NHRA Winternationals, Saturday April 11. With my Sony camera and GM Lenses, my first day live in the world of drag racing was a stellar experience!! Special thanks to Revco Photography’s Mark Riker, photographing for Dragzine Magazine, for hosting me during this spectacular day of wheel to wheel racing with its other worldly horsepower and phenomenal intensity.
NHRA 2026 with its incredible sights and sounds!
NHRA 2026 . Jon Ortner . Photograph: Mark Riker of REVCO Photography
For maximum engine and tire tuning, meticulous track data, air density and temperature is measured by each team prior to their race.
Top Fuel dragsters are producing 12,000 horsepower and within 1/4 mile are reaching speeds of 336 mile per hour!!
The torque delivered by these engines literally deforms the shape of their Goodyear tires.
Please enjoy these images of the pits, race track, cars and the good people of the NHRA. I will add information and details as I learn more about this incredible race craft!!
Autographs for the patient fans.
Family & Friends NHRA style.
Vintage race cars on display.
Mark Riker, shooting for Dragzine Magazine.
Mark Riker and this amazing 51 year veteran of photographing NHRA events strategies on their next best shot.
photography . Mark Riker, second from left, surrounded by a dozen professional NHRA lensmen.
photography . NHRA 2026 . Mark Riker, always on the move.
photography . NHRA 2026 . Track prep.. safety first!!
Mark Riker setting up his shot.
