NHRA North Central Division Announces 2026 Chassis Inspection Seminar Schedule

The NHRA North Central Division announces the initial 2026 schedule for Chassis Inspection Seminars, offering sportsman racers multiple opportunities to complete their NHRA Chassis Certifications before the racing season begins. Additional dates and locations will be announced as they are confirmed.

Chassis Inspection Seminars are an essential service for teams preparing their vehicles for competition. NHRA‑licensed Chassis Inspectors will be on‑site to perform both new and renewal inspections, ensuring each vehicle meets the latest NHRA safety requirements.

2026 NHRA North Central Division Chassis Inspection Seminar Schedule

Feb 7^th - Instant Karma Racing - Walton, KY

Main Office: 859‑485‑4524

Mar 7^th - Motor State Distributing - Watervliet, MI

Contact: Ryan Disterheft – 269‑463‑4113

Mar 7^th - Coughlin GM / Chevrolet - Newark, OH

Email:  wtharpe@nhra.com 

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

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

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

TBD       SEMA Garage Detroit – Plymouth, MI

Revised: January 30, 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.