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ERICA ENDERS Leads Elite Motorsports at Route 66NHRA Nationals

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May 13, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ERICA ENDERS headlines Elite Motorsports’ five-car Pro Stock assault at Route 66 after the class returned to Chicago following year hiatus. Team enters with momentum.
  • Tony Stewart defends Route 66 Top Fuel title driving R+L Carriers dragster for Elite. Already scored Winternationals victory in third outing with newly formed program this season.
  • Mason Wright returns as defending Pro Mod champion after dominant 2025 performance. Qualified No. 1 then defeated J.R. Gray in finals for second career win.

UPCOMING:

  • Route 66 NHRA Nationals qualifying – Friday May 15 at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM CT
  • Route 66 NHRA Nationals qualifying – Saturday May 16 at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM CT
  • Route 66 NHRA Nationals eliminations – Sunday May 17 at 11:00 AM CT

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ERICA ENDERS

nhra pro mod, nhra pro stock, nhra top fuel, route 66 raceway

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Official Release originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com