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North Central Division Launches Milestone 2026 Season as NHRA Celebrates 75 Years
The NHRA North Central Division proudly announces its 2026 racing schedule, launching during the NHRA’s historic 75th Anniversary season . This milestone year will include special events, commemorative celebrations, and the awarding of exclusive 75th Anniversary Wally trophies at select races. As North Central Division Director William Tharpe noted, the 2026 season will showcase some of the most competitive racing in the country, supported by a loyal community of NHRA compet
Jan 164 min read


Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series and Oakley Motorsports Junior Outlaw 330 Series: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis, IN June 13th - 14th, 2026
Oakley Motorsports Super Quick and Junior Outlaw 330 Series return to Indianapolis for rounds 3 and 4 LOIRP will also have the ET Bracket Series resuming their points racing on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th. There will be a Test & Tune Friday Night and parking for the weekends event. Classes in competition will be Pro, Super Pro, Pro Bike, Sportsman, Jr Dragsters and Oakley Motorsports Super Quick. For more information on the ET Bracket Series click on link be
Jan 161 min read


The National Hot Rod Reunion: Bowling Green, KY June 18th - 20th
This Father's Day Weekend bring dad to Beech Bend Raceway for the revamped National Hot Rod Reunion, featuring the newly unveiled NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series! Making stop #6 on the country-wide trek on June 18th - 20th, you will see vintage and historic cars racing down the strip, Show 'N Shine cars that will make you salivate, and just maybe you'll find that unicorn part you've been looking for somewhere in the swap meet! Don't miss the Cackle Fest on Friday Evening All rac
Jan 161 min read


Lucas Oil Race: Norwalk, OH June 18th - 21st (Double Header)
20th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser Parking Specifics and Times will be Updated Soon! Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Parking: Stacking: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Registration & Parking: Test & Tune: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Lucas Oil Divisional Qualifications and Time Trials: Eliminations Begin: Friday, June 19, 2026 Eliminations Continue through Completion: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Lucas Oil Regional Qualifications and Time Trials: Elimi
Jan 141 min read


NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals: Norwalk, OH June 25th - 28th, 2026
Important Links: All Racer and Crew tickets can be purchased at the gate! Spectator Online Ticketing Link: Coming Soon! If you would rather purchase at the gate when you arrive you can! Track Website: https://summitmotorsportspark.com/ Daily Run Schedules Coming Soon! Tech Card Policy Reminder Reminder to all participants, any driver making a run prior to submitting an electronic tech card and not signing the online or onsite waiver will be disqualified from the event
Jan 143 min read


Inaugural Summer Classic National Open and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Double Event: Martin, MI July 8th - 12th
Join us as we welcome US 131 to the North Central Division in a BIG way! We're kicking off the double event with the inaugural running on the Summer Classic National Open where Stock, Super Stock, Super Gas, Super Street and Super Gas will race for grade points and a Wally. We will roll right into a Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Divisional meet! Event Information: Coming Soon! Important Links: Tech Card Link: Coming Soon! Discord link for Division 3 PA Messaging System:...
Jan 121 min read
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