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ERICA ENDERS Seeks Redemption as Elite Motorsports Heads to Maryland

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May 26, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • 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.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Potomac Nationals – Qualifying Friday 1:30 PM and 4 PM, Saturday 12:30 PM and 3 PM at Maryland International Raceway
  • NHRA Potomac Nationals – Eliminations Sunday 11 AM at Maryland International Raceway

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ERICA ENDERS

jegs, maryland international raceway, nhra mission foods drag racing series, nhra pro stock

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