NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League National Shootout Returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this Weekend!

Madison, IL – The NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League (JDRL) will once again take center stage in 2025 as part of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, with the return of the JDRL National Shootout program. This exciting initiative will feature seven National Shootouts, one in each NHRA geographic division, showcasing eight-car Jr. Dragster fields at select national events.

Each shootout will culminate in a final round held on Sunday, which will be broadcast nationally on FOX and FOX Sports 1, offering young racers a prestigious platform to showcase their talent to a nationwide audience.

Division 3 Shootout Set for NHRA Midwest Nationals

The North Central Division will host its National Shootout during the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, held September 26–28, 2025, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.

To determine the eight participating tracks, Division 3 conducted a random drawing at the 2025 Member Track Meeting in January. Each selected track was given time to designate one representative racer for the shootout.

2025 Division 3 JDRL National Shootout

Savannah Smith	Bowling Green, KY	Beech Bend Raceway Park	10-12
Hailey Antonioni	Mayville, WI	Byron Dragway	13-17
Carson Weid	Neenah. WI	Coles County Dragway USA	10-12
Randy Sowders Jr.	Cincinnati, OH	Edgewater Sports Park	13-17
Alaina McWhirter	Ladoga, IN	Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park	10-12
Ava Smith	Taylorsville, KY	Ohio Valley Dragway	13-17
Kynlee Darr	Ladoga, IN	Wabash Valley Dragway	6-9
Sara Stewart	Washington, MO	World Wide Technology Raceway	13-17

This year’s shootout promises to deliver thrilling competition and unforgettable moments as these young racers compete on one of drag racing’s biggest stages. Fans are encouraged to follow Division 3’s website and social media channels for updates, results, and behind the scenes coverage.