South Central Division News

When you think of Super Stock, one name immediately comes to mind—Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. During the 2025 NHRA season, Hidalgo once again proved why he is regarded as one of the most formidable and respected class racers in the sport.  Hidalgo opened the season with momentum, earning a runner-up finish at Belle Rose, before following it up with victories at South Georgia Motorsports Park and Tulsa Raceway Park. Building on an already impressive résumé, he delivered another remarkab

The 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season was a standout year for Holden Laris, who captured the NHRA South Central Division 4 Super Comp Championship through consistency, determination, and strong season-long performance. Laris capped off the year with a victory at Tulsa Raceway Park during one of the final divisional events, solidifying his position in the championship chase. He also delivered key performances throughout the season, advancing to the semi-final round

The NHRA South Central Division 4 invites racers, families, and fans to join us for a special evening celebrating an unforgettable 2025 racing season. This year’s Champions Banquet will honor our division champions, recognize excellence both on and off the track, and induct the newest members of the South Central Division 4 Hall of Fame. 2025 South Central Division 4 Hall of Fame Inductees We are proud to welcome the following individuals whose contributions and achievements

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