VP Racing Fuels and NHRA North Central Division Announce Exclusive, Multi Year Run for the Drum Program Beginning in 2026

VP Racing Fuels and the NHRA North Central Division have announced a multi‑year partnership beginning with the 2026 season, highlighted by the continuation of the VP Racing Fuels Run for the Drum, a program exclusive to the North Central Division.

The VP Racing Fuels Run for the Drum rewards racers who execute a perfect package a .000 reaction time combined with running exactly on their index or dial‑in to the thousandth during eliminations at any NHRA North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event and/or the Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series presented by Hoosier Division 3 Finals. Competitors who achieve this milestone will be awarded a drum of VP Racing Fuels.

2026 North Central Division Events eligible for The VP Racing Fuels Run for the Drum Program:

• May 21-24 Beech Bend Raceway Beech Bend, KY

  • JEGS SPORTSnationals

• June 18-19 Summit Motorsports Park Norwalk, OH

• June 20-21 Summit Motorsports Park Norwalk, OH

• July 10-12 US 131Motorsports Park Martin, MI

• August 7-9 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Brownsburg, IN

• August 28-30 Beech Bend Raceway Park Beech Bend, KY

• Sept 10-12 Summit Motorsports Park Norwalk, OH

  • Summit ET Finals presented by Hoosier

• Oct. 7-8 World Wide Technology Raceway Madison, IL

• Oct. 9-10 World Wide Technology Raceway Madison, IL

Available only in the North Central Division, the Run for the Drum program recognizes precision and consistency at the highest level of sportsman drag racing. Eligible racers must display the official Run for the Drum decal, which will be produced and distributed by NHRA.

VP Racing Fuels is a global leader in high‑performance racing fuels and lubricants, supplying competitors across drag racing, circle track, road racing, powersports, and professional motorsports. VP Racing Fuels products are engineered for consistency and performance and have powered racers to race wins and championships worldwide.

“The goal for the North Central Division in 2026 was to create programs that benefit our competitors just as much as our marketing partners,” said North Central Division Director William Tharpe. “I can’t think of a better way to let everyone know that VP Racing Fuels is officially back in the North Central Division than with an opportunity like this. It’s simple run the decal and make that perfect run.”

The Run for the Drum program represents just one of several initiatives included in VP Racing Fuels’ multi‑year agreement with the NHRA North Central Division, reinforcing the company’s long‑term support of Division 3 racers. The North Central Division is grateful to be part of such a unique and rewarding opportunity for its competitors, one that provides meaningful recognition while underscoring VP Racing Fuels’ commitment to fueling racers not only to event wins, but toward championship success.