South Central Division News

The NHRA is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the “51 Legends of the Divisions”  program, presented by Quarter-Max Racing, as part of the organization’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026. This special initiative honors the racers, track operators, and innovators who have made a lasting impact on the sport of drag racing at the divisional level. Rooted in NHRA’s founding year of 1951, each of the seven divisions will recognize 51 individuals  wh

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event Schedule      Tuesday - March 24, 2026:    Gate 1 Opens for Stacking: 8:00 AM  Parking & Credentials Open: 8:00am - 8:00pm  Testing: 12-6 PM $100     ​Wednesday - March 25, 2026:   8 AM - 8 PM: Parking & Credentials   8 AM: Qualifying & Time Runs (All Classes)  Super Shootouts (SST, SC, SG)  ​   ​Thursday - March 26, 2026:   7 AM: Gates Open  7 AM: RFC Service  8 AM: Eliminations  Online Ticketing Link   Purchase Tech Cards & Credentials

We’re pumped to be heading to No Problem Raceway for the first Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event of the 2026 season, along with the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun SPORTSnationals! Registration is officially open. Register Today: https://www.stubwire.com/e/37960/nhradivisionallarismotorsportsinsurancecajunsportsnationals/noproblemraceway/

The start of the 2026 season is already building excitement as tires finally hit the track at Gainesville Raceway, signaling the opening of a historic year for the National Hot Rod Association. The 2026 season marks the 75th Anniversary of the NHRA, and the celebration begins with the first National Event of the season in Gainesville this weekend.   Adding to that excitement, NHRA is proud to announce a brand-new marketing partnership with Quarter-Max, a highly respected manu

The NHRA Summit Racing Equipment E.T. Series is getting even bigger in 2026! NHRA has officially announced that Hoosier Racing Tire has been named the presenting sponsor, and this expansion brings huge opportunities for NHRA member racers. With the 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐄.𝐓. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 across the United States, racers will have more chances to compete closer to home and advance to the NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier World Championship, set for Oct. 2

Midlothian, Texas (February 2026)  — The NHRA South Central Division (Division 4) is proud to announce that Custom Shine Detailing  has been named the Official Detail Company of the NHRA South Central Division  for the 2026 season. As part of the partnership, Custom Shine Detailing will oversee professional detailing maintenance of Division 4’s support equipment throughout the 2026 season. The Division’s fleet travels thousands of miles annually and serves as a visible repres