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North Central Division News



Fall Classic National Open & Oakley Motorsports Super Quick Series: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN - October 23rd - 25th, 2026
Event Information Coming Soon! Important Links: Tech Card Link: Coming Soon! Discord link for Division 3 PA Messaging System: https://discord.gg/d4AGcSru Online Ticketing Link: Coming Soon! Payout Please complete W-9 Form: NHRA W9 Racer Form ( Only needs to be filled out once for the season ) No Box, Box and Jr Payout Information: www.raceirp.com Tech Card Policy Reminder Reminder to all participants, any driver making a run prior to submitting an electronic tech
Jan 21 min read


Reminder to verify Grade Points for 2026!
Reminder to verify grade points for 2026! With entries to the 2026 Gatornationals and FMP Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs opening on January 7 and NHRA offices closed December 22-January 2, racers are urged to verify their grade point level prior to the holiday break. Any discrepancy should be brought to the attention of your division office for verification.
Dec 17, 20251 min read


NHRA RELEASES NATIONAL EVENT CATEGORY SCHEDULE FOR 2026, PURSE INCREASES FOR LODRS CLASSES
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 11, 2025) – Heading into its 75th anniversary season, NHRA has announced the full category schedule for all racing classes that will compete in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during the highly anticipated celebratory 2026 campaign. Along with the full category schedule, NHRA also announced purse increase payouts of nearly 15 percent at national events for racers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Dec 11, 20252 min read


NHRA Announces Rebranded Division Logos!
In advance of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA has created commemorative new logos for each of its seven geographical divisions, the first update to iconic logos in decades and one that represents a unified design without losing the individuality that racers and fans have associated with their home divisions for decades. Each of the logos still continue the division’s familiar mottos – “We Are #1 for Division 1; Second to None” for Division 2; “Land of the Wi
Dec 11, 20251 min read


NHRA North Central Division Hall of Fame Makes Long Awaited Comeback to Honor the Late Irvin Johns and Bill “Redman” Floyd
The NHRA North Central Division is proud to announce the reopening of its Hall of Fame after a brief hiatus, continuing the tradition of honoring individuals whose contributions have shaped the sport of drag racing in our region. This year, we are privileged to induct two iconic figures: the late Irvin Johns and Bill “Redman” Floyd. Both men left an indelible mark on the North Central Division, embodying the passion and dedication that define our racing community. Irvin Johns
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Important Racer Update: Schedule Change to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Due to Weather.
Updated: November 12, 2025 at 2:51pm (PST) Good Afternoon Lucas Series Racers, Due to the unfavorable forecast this weekend, the decision has been made to go directly into Round 1 of Eliminations tomorrow morning, November 13th, for STK, SS, SC, and SG. The intention is to run the event to completion tomorrow in these categories. While an unpopular decision for all concerned, we feel this is the best course of action to complete the event and championships in your categories.
Nov 12, 20252 min read
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