NHRA North Central Division 2026 Chassis Inspection Seminar Schedule Updated!

The NHRA North Central Division has update the schedule for the 2026 Chassis Inspection Seminars, giving Sportsman racers multiple opportunities to complete their NHRA Chassis Certifications ahead of the new season. Additional dates and locations have been added with a couple more yet to confirm before the start of the season.

NHRA‑licensed Chassis Inspectors will be on-site to perform both new and renewal inspections to ensure vehicles meet current NHRA safety requirements.

2026 NHRA North Central Division Chassis Inspection Seminar Schedule

Mar 14^th-15^th - World Wide Technology Raceway - Madison, IL

Track Office: 618‑215‑8888 ext. 114

Mar 21^st - Coles County Dragway - Charleston, IL

Track Office: 217‑345‑7777

Mar 28^th - Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park - Brownsburg, IN

Main Office: 317‑969‑8600

Mar 28^th - Ohio Valley Dragway - Louisville, KY

No appointment needed 12pm - 5pm

Mar 28^th & 29^th – Coughlin GM/Chevrolet Newark, OH

Email:  wtharpe@nhra.com 

April 4^th Indy Cylinder Heads - Xenia, OH

Email:  wtharpe@nhra.com      

April 4^th - Kuhnle Motorsports Park - Thompson, OH

Email:  nicky@kuhnlemotorsports.com 

April 4^th – Sandusky Repair – Rockville, IN

Contact: Tami Peters – 765-592-1258

Email:  tami.crd@gmail.com 

April 11^th - Wabash Valley Dragway - Terre Haute, IN

Track Office: 812‑233‑0545

April 11^th - Rentmeister Race Cars - Fond du Lac, WI

Contact: Dean Rentmeister – 920‑960‑2117

April 11^th – 12^th Summit Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH

Contact: Evan Bader – 419‑668‑5555

Email: ebader@summitmotorsportspark.com

April 18^th – 19^th Summit Racing Equipment Retail Store - Tallmadge, OH

Retail Store: 330‑630‑0270 ext. 7494

April 18^th – 19^th SEMA Garage - Plymouth, MI

Email: RDodge@nhra.com

April 18^th – 19^th Indy Cylinder Heads - Xenia, OH

Email:  wtharpe@nhra.com  

May 2^nd - Byron Dragway - Byron, IL

Click here: http://byrondragway.com 

TBD       Wagler Motorsports Park - Lyons, IN 

TBD       US 131 Motorsports Park – Martin, MI   

Revised: February 17, 2026

Important Information

Vehicle Preparation Requirements:

To ensure a smooth, timely, and complete inspection, racers must have vehicles properly prepared:

• Open‑wheel cars and roadsters must have the body removed so the inspector can access all required areas.

• Full‑bodied cars must be raised high enough for the chassis inspector to visually access and evaluate every component underneath the vehicle.

Vehicles that are not properly prepared may not be inspected.

Inspection Costs and NHRA Coverage:

• NHRA covers all inspector travel and lodging expenses for every seminar event.

• The Sportsman Chassis Certification fee is $170 and includes a chassis tag valid for three (3) years.

• Chassis tags expire on the last day of the month punched, plus three years.

Need to Contact an NHRA Chassis Inspector?

Racers looking for additional information, clarification, or to connect with an NHRA‑licensed chassis inspector may use the official NHRA Chassis Inspector Locator, available at: https://www.nhra.com/chassis-inspector-locator

This resource provides the most current list of inspectors across all divisions and is recommended for any racer seeking direct contact or additional inspection options.

A Convenient Way to Prepare for the 2026 Season.

These seminars offer racers an efficient opportunity to complete chassis certification before their season begin. Competitors are encouraged to attend the most convenient location and bring any required documentation along with their prepared vehicle.

Additional seminar dates will be published as soon as they are finalized.