South Central Division News

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.

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

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

The 2025 South Central Division 4 season in Stock Eliminator delivered one of the most dominant single-family performances in recent NHRA Sportsman racing history. The Emmons name has long been synonymous with excellence in Stock Eliminator, but this year the family raised the bar even higher—sweeping the top three positions  in the final South Central Division 4 standings. Leading the way was Jerry Emmons, who secured the 2025 South Central Division 4 Stock Eliminator Champi

As the 2025 racing season comes to a close, the South Central Division takes pride in honoring the exceptional racers who rose to the top of the Super Street Category  in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. This season delivered intense competition, memorable performances, and standout achievements from drivers across the region. Super Street Category The Super Street points battle showcased determination, consistency, and standout driving throughout the year. Three racers

The NHRA South Central Division proudly invites racers, families, and fans to celebrate an incredible season of dedication, performance, and passion at the 2025 NHRA South Central Division Awards Banquet . This special evening honors the standout competitors who excelled across all levels of the sport throughout the 2025 racing season. We will recognize champions from the following series: 🏆 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 🏆 NHRA Summit Racing Series 🏆 NHRA Summit Jr. Dr