North Central Division News

The wait is finally over—NHRA is back in Michigan, and it’s bringing one of the most exciting sportsman racing events of the season with it. US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin will play host to a thrilling National Open and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Doubleheader, giving racers two chances to take home the prestigious 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally trophies that’s drawing competitors from across the country. A Full Week of on Track Time The event kicks off Tuesday with Test

The 16th and final spots in each of the four categories – Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Motorcycle – will be awarded to competitors at four different tracks selected during a blind draw during the upcoming DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, with results announced during the second qualifying session of the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series on Friday evening, July 17. The winning tracks will have the option of how to select their representative, with options in

The National Hot Rod Association Competition and Technical Services Departments are pleased to announce a series of rule and policy amendments for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman competition, taking effect for the 2027 season. Developed in collaboration with the Sportsman Racing Advisory Council (SRAC), the changes are intended to strengthen participation and enhance competition within the categories nationwide. Working closely with representatives from all seven divisions, th

VP Racing Fuels and the NHRA North Central Division have announced a multi‑year partnership beginning with the 2026 season, highlighted by the continuation of the VP Racing Fuels Run for the Drum, a program exclusive to the North Central Division. The VP Racing Fuels Run for the Drum rewards racers who execute a perfect package a .000 reaction time combined with running exactly on their index or dial‑in to the thousandth during eliminations at any NHRA North Central Division

To help ensure all competitors have an opportunity to receive updates and participate in polls or discussions, the NHRA Sportsman Racer Advisory Council (SRAC) has created a simple way for competitors to stay connected. Competitors can now submit their contact information for the SRAC group most relevant to their category. Sign up here to stay connected: SRAC – Stay Connected | Competitor Sign-Up Being involved and active whether through conversations at the track or away