CompetitionPlus.com and Masters Entertainment Group will partner for the fifth consecutive year to livestream the 2026 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame ceremonies on March 5, 2026. The livestream will begin at 8 p.m. ET on CompetitionPlus.com’s YouTube channel.
The ceremony will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center and will once again serve as a cornerstone event during the NHRA Gatornationals weekend.
The 2026 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame inductees are Steve Boggs, Bob Frey, Anita Makela, David Reher and Buddy Morrison, and Rahn Tobler.
Boggs is widely respected as a tuner and crew chief whose work influenced multiple championship-caliber programs. Frey built a career as one of drag racing’s most recognizable announcers and television voices.
Makela established herself as one of Europe’s premier Top Fuel racers, earning international recognition for her on-track accomplishments. Reher and Morrison became synonymous with championship-winning horsepower through decades of engine development and innovation.
Tobler’s career as a crew chief includes numerous wins and championships at the highest levels of nitro competition. His technical leadership has shaped several elite Funny Car programs.
The ceremony will also recognize Arlene Johnson as the recipient of the Pat Garlits Memorial Award. Bob Smith will receive the Founders Award.
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, established in 1991 by drag racing legend Don Garlits, continues to celebrate individuals whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the sport.
CompetitionPlus.com will stream the ceremony live and free to fans worldwide. Masters Entertainment Group will again produce the broadcast presentation.
Fans can also subscribe to CompetitionPlusTV’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@CompetitionPlusTV), where viewers can watch the full broadcast replay and access decades of drag racing content and original programming.
The 2026 International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony can be viewed at www.competitionplus.com.
