ERICA ENDERS Seeks Redemption as Elite Motorsports Heads to Maryland

May 26, 2026

• ERICA ENDERS jumped from seventh to fifth in NHRA points after securing No. 1 qualifier, #2Fast2Tasty victory and semifinal finish at Route 66, earning her spot in Saturday’s challenge at Maryland.
• The winningest female in motorsports history vows redemption after falling short of all-Elite final at Joliet, declaring unwavering commitment to her Elite Motorsports squad despite 18-month championship drought.
• Elite’s Aaron Stanfield broke through with team’s first Pro Stock win since ENDERS’ 2025 U.S. Nationals triumph, defeating Matt Hartford, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Greg Stanfield and six-time champ Greg Anderson.
• Maryland International Raceway debut marks second of four new venues during NHRA’s 75th Anniversary campaign, with JEGS as presenting sponsor through family connections to Coughlin racing dynasty.

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