October 16th 2025

NHRA scores its most-watched telecast on record at Texas

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series had the most-watched broadcast in NHRA history for the final rounds of the Texas NHRA FallNationals, which drew 2.065 million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex.

Airing as the fourth of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, the Texas finals had a peak audience of 3.631 million viewers for the event.

This follows impressive FOX viewership for the NHRA U.S. Nationals, which drew 1.036 million viewers and was the most-viewed live U.S. Nationals telecast in NHRA history. Sunday’s broadcast from Texas Motorplex was also the first time a single NHRA broadcast drew more than two million viewers.

“This record-setting broadcast is a testament to an exceptional production team – truly the best in the business at delivering drag racing action to our loyal fans with unmatched commitment and passion for the broadcast,” NHRA Vice President of Broadcast Steve Reintjes said. “This milestone also wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Meyer family and their team at the Texas Motorplex, along with our valued partners at FOX Sports, race teams and sponsors.”

The final two races of the 2025 season in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will be broadcast on FS1, including eliminations coverage starting at 5pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Las Vegas and 4pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 16 for the NHRA Finals in Pomona.

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