May 14-17, 2026: Lonestar Nationals - Texas Motorplex
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago

Don’t miss the action as the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series rolls back into the Lone Star State for the Double Divisional at Texas Motorplex! We’re pumped to crown new champions and hand out more 75th Anniversary Wally's in Division 4!Â
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Lonestar Nationals Event ScheduleÂ
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026:Â
8 AM: Gates OpenÂ
9 AM - 7 PM: Parking & Credentials  (Media Center - Souvenir Building)
12 PM - 6 PM: Test & Tune ($75)Â
(Gates Open 24 Hours)
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Thursday, May 14th, 2026:Â
8 AM - 8 PM: Parking & Credentials Â
9 AM: Qualifying & Time Runs (All Classes)Â
Pro 1 Shootouts (SST, SC, SG)Â
(Gates Open 24 Hours)
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Friday, May 15th, 2026:Â
8 AM: RFC Service - Champion's Club
9 AM: EliminationsÂ
(Gates Open 24 Hours)
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Saturday, May 16th, 2026:Â
9 AM: Qualifying & Time Runs (All Classes)Â
(1) TT/Qualifying Sessions
(2) Qualifying Sessions SMC/TD/Comp/TS
Round One Eliminations SST/STK/SC/SS/SG
6 PM: Olan Gotcher Celebration of Life
Sunday, May 17th, 2026:Â
8 AM: Race #2 Gates OpenÂ
8 AM: RFC ServiceÂ
9 AM: Eliminations continued
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Important Links:Â
Racers will receive the tech card link once they purchase their entry online with the Texas Motorplex.
If you are only able to race one of the events, you will need to come to the tower to get a refund for the second event.
There will be NO Paper Tech Cards at this event!Â
If you would rather purchase at the gate when you arrive you can!Â
Gold/Silver/Bronze Card Holders: Please email phamlin@nhra.com
Track Website: www.texasmotorplex.com Â
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Daily Run SchedulesÂ

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Tech Card Policy ReminderÂ
Reminder to all participants, any driver making a run prior to submitting an electronic tech card and not signing the online or onsite waiver will be disqualified from the event. Disqualification applies to the driver and vehicle in which the illegal run was involved. Should a driver have a second entry in a different category at the same event, the second entry will be allowed to continue providing tech inspection and waiver signing was completed prior to making a run in the vehicle.Â
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Tech Card Policy ReminderÂ
If any corrections are required after submitting a tech card. Competitor will notify the race director or NHRA staff of any necessary corrections as soon as possible. NHRA will provide the competitor with a link to edit the tech card.Â
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Class Changes (STK, SS, COMP)Â
Stock Super, Stock, and Comp competitors that request a class change after submitting a tech card. Racer notifies the tech department of a class change prior to making a qualifying attempt. Tech department confirms vehicle fits within the class then makes applicable changes to weight sticker, etc. Tech department notifies the tower of changeÂ
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Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ContingencyÂ
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PayoutÂ
Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout or email a copy to benjamin@texasmotorplex.com.
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W-9 Form: Click HereÂ
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Payout:Â
2026 Payouts coming soon.
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Live TimingÂ
NHRA Live Timing will be available using the link below! Click Here Â
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NHRA.tv Live StreamÂ
If NHRA.tv will be streaming, use the link below to watch the action!Â

