May 14-17, 2026: Lonestar Nationals - Texas Motorplex
- Jan 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 1
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event Schedule
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!
Lonestar Nationals Event Schedule
Tuesday, May 14th, 2026:
8 AM: Parking Opens (Racers may only save one spot)
Gates Open 24 Hours
Wednesday, May 15th, 2026:
8 AM: Gates Open
9 AM - 8 PM: Parking & Credentials
12 PM - 6 PM: Test & Tune ($75)
10 PM: Overnight Stacking
Thursday, May 16th, 2026:
8 AM - 8 PM: Parking & Credentials
9 AM: Qualifying & Time Runs (All Classes)
Pro 1 Shootouts (SST, SC, SG)
Friday, May 17th, 2026:
8 AM: Race #1 Gates Open
8 AM: RFC Service
9 AM: Eliminations
Saturday, May 18th, 2026:
9 AM: Qualifying & Time Runs (All Classes)
(1) TT/Qualifying Sessions
Round One Eliminations for all classes
TBA: Olan Gotcher Celebration of Life
Sunday, May 17th, 2026:
8 AM: Race #2 Gates Open
8 AM: RFC Service
9 AM: Eliminations continued
Important Links:
Online Ticketing Link: Coming Soon
There will be NO Paper Tech Cards at this event!
If you would rather purchase at the gate when you arrive you can!
Gold/Silver/Bronze Card Holders: Please email phamlin@nhra.com
Track Website: www.texasmotorplex.com
Daily Run Schedules
Tech Card Policy Reminder
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.
Tech Card Policy Reminder
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.
Class Changes (STK, SS, COMP)
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 change
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Contingency
Payout
Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout or email a copy to benjamin@texasmotorplex.com.
W-9 Form: Click Here
Payout:
2026 Payouts coming soon.
Live Timing
NHRA Live Timing will be available using the link below! Click Here
NHRA.tv Live Stream
If NHRA.tv will be streaming, use the link below to watch the action!