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IN-N-OUT BURGER POMONA DRAGSTRIP TO HOST NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT IN 2026 AS PART OF 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Special race will be just the second time in 50-plus years iconic track has played host to LODRS event
POMONA, CA – In celebration of NHRA’s upcoming 75th anniversary in 2026, officials at In-N-Out Burger and NHRA announced the 
scheduling of a special Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event on March 12-15, 2026, at historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
The event, which will be the first time that a Lucas Oil Series event has been held at the legendary track since 2002 and just the second time in more than 50 years, will be billed as the Snyder Family’s Salute to NHRA’s standout Sportsman racers.
“The Sportsman racers have been wanting and begging for a divisional race in Pomona for a very long time, so I think I can say – on behalf of all Sportsman competitors – this is a dream come true,” said In-N-Out Burger Owner and President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, who also races in the Top Sportsman ranks.
“I have no doubt the 2026 race will have a high entry attendance and fill up quickly. It is an honor to have my family’s name and legacy associated with it, as In-N-Out Burger and cars have always gone together like burgers and fries. My hope is this divisional race further fuels the passion for drag racing among both racers and loyal NHRA fans.” Continue reading
SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR ACTION-PACKED 2025 SEASON IN THE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES
INDIANAPOLIS – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, 
announced the schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country.
The 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season begins on Feb. 20-23 at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix and Feb. 21-22 at Orlando Speed World Dragway, and the thrilling year will include 45 divisional events and 21 regional events, with the season finale taking place Nov. 6-9 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The year will also include 15 double divisional events, up from previous seasons, as well as two SPORTSnationals races. The exciting Top Alcohol categories will be contested at three specialty events during the 2025 campaign as well, with the popular Cleetus and Cars event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (May 2-3), and Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio as part of the North Central Regional (Aug. 1-2), and the Firebird Fall Shootout at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix for the Pacific Regional (Oct. 24-25). Continue reading
LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES 2024 SEASON SET TO OPEN IN ORLANDO, ONE OF 37 LODRS RACES TO STREAM FOR FREE
2024 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season also set to feature several exciting items in place for racers throughout the year
INDIANAPOLIS – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series opens its 2024 season on Feb. 15-17 Orlando Speed Dragway, and with several 
initiatives set in place for the series and its race teams, excitement is high for the upcoming year.
This weekend’s race from Orlando will also be streamed for free on NHRA.tv and the NHRA YouTube page, the first of a comprehensive free coverage plan for the upcoming divisional season. In all, the NHRA will stream 37 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2024 campaign.
This weekend’s race in Orlando gives fans a chance to take in the first NHRA racing action of the year for free, and the season-long free coverage will include events from all seven NHRA divisions throughout the course of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. To watch the select divisional races for free, fans simply need to sign up for a complimentary account on NHRA.tv.
NHRA TO STREAM 37 LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES RACES FOR FREE IN 2023, STARTING THIS WEEKEND IN ORLANDO
INDIANAPOLIS – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series officially opens its 2023 season this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway and fans will be able to watch for free on the NHRA YouTube page.
It’s part of a comprehensive coverage plan for the upcoming divisional season, as NHRA will stream 37 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional races on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2023 campaign.
All 21 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events this year can also be viewed on NHRA.tv and is available for $149.99 for the entire season or $24.99 per national event.
The free coverage of NHRA divisional races starts with this weekend’s race in Orlando, giving fans a chance to take in the first racing action of the year, and will include events from all seven NHRA divisions throughout the course of the 2023 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season. To watch the select divisional races for free, fans simply need to sign up for a complimentary account on NHRA.tv.
NHRA DRAG RACING RETURNS TO FAMED ROUTE 66 RACEWAY FOR THIS WEEKEND’S LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT
INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time since 2019 there will be drag racing at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag 
Racing Series returns to the track for this weekend’s Division 3 race.
It marks the first racing action at the popular facility in three years, with more than 400 cars expected to take part in an event that starts on Friday and runs through Sunday. The North Central Division race will feature a full slate of sportsman racing and some of the top drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, including standouts in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car, with each team excited to return to the standout Chicago-area facility.
“There’s so much excitement for this weekend and the passion that has been displayed by the staff and management at Route 66 has been truly impressive,” North Central Division Director William Tharpe said. “We’ve all dedicated a lot of time to this event, and we want everything to go well. We all have the same mindset and want to relish and enjoy this weekend and put our best foot forward.”
All Class Winners from the Flav-R-Pac Northwest Nationals
KENT, WA – Sunday’s final results from the 33rd annual Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The race is the 13th of 
22 in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series:
Top Fuel — Tony Schumacher, 3.977 seconds, 251.34 mph def. Brittany Force, 5.145 seconds, 153.14 mph.
Funny Car — Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.975, 319.98 def. J.R. Todd, Toyota Supra, 3.978, 324.75.
Pro Stock — Troy Coughlin Jr., Chevy Camaro, 6.638, 208.68 def. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.644, 209.17.
Top Alcohol Dragster — Jackie Fricke, 5.668, 242.58 def. Kim Parker, 8.270, 139.04.
Top Alcohol Funny Car — Jake Guadagnolo, Chevy Camaro, 5.565, 262.23 def. Brian Hough, Camaro, 5.567, 264.08.
NHRA ADDS A/FUEL ENGINE PROGRAM TO TOP ALCOHOL FUNNY CAR CLASS FOR 2023 LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES
INDIANAPOLIS – In a move designed to strengthen the class, improve participation, and drive innovation, NHRA officials have announced the addition of an A/Fuel engine program for the Top Alcohol Funny Car class beginning in the 2023 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The Top Alcohol Funny Car class features some of the top drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, with cars capable of reaching speeds of more than 270 mph and covering the quarter-mile in less than 5.4-seconds.
With the addition of the A/Fuel (injected nitromethane) engine program into the class, NHRA will look to increase participation in the class, and give drivers and race teams another viable, efficient option to run in the thrilling category.
NHRA officials have released a full ruleset for the new combination, which can be viewed at NHRARACER.com.
NHRA.TV TO STREAM NHRA ‘BABY GATORS’ PLUS PRE-SEASON TEST SESSION
GLENDORA, CA – NHRA’s exclusive streaming service, NHRA.tv, will give NHRA fans free viewing access to both the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event the Baby Gators and the pre-season testing session prior to the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Fans are invited to create an account with NHRA.tv and will be granted free viewing access to both the Baby Gators race and testing at Gainesville Raceway.
“We are thrilled to be able to bring NHRA fans complimentary racing action,” said Jeffrey Young, NHRA Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Both pre-season testing and the Baby Gators will be a great kick off to the year and the 2021 Camping World Drag Racing season.”
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO CELEBRATE 20th YEAR WITH ACTION-PACKED 2021 SCHEDULE
GLENDORA, CA – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where NHRA’s top Sportsman competitors battle one another for national, regional, and divisional championships, will celebrate its 20th year during the 2021 race season as it competes at premier racing facilities across the country.
The 2021 season kicks off at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando on Feb. 4-6 and concludes at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Nov. 4-7. During the year, the series will also feature a number of popular and exciting doubleheader events, including races at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio; Texas Motorplex in Dallas; Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka; Yellowstone Dragstrip in Acton, Mont.; Sonoma Raceway in Northern California and Mission Raceway, Mission, BC, CAN.
As part of the 70th anniversary of NHRA Drag Racing, the NHRA also plans to stream NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on NHRA.TV. These events will be available complimentary with a NHRA membership, and each member will also be able to stream multiple devices simultaneously. In all, NHRA.TV plans to stream more than 20 NHRA Sportsman events during the 2021 campaign.
NHRA ANNOUNCES REVISED LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE and JEGS SPORTSNATIONALS ADDED at NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY
Glendora, CA – After suspending racing in early March, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is poised to make a return this weekend along with a full slate of events across all seven divisions between June and November.
The series will return to action this weekend at Texas Motorplex with a Top Alcohol only regional event. Action will intensify early June at Atlanta Dragway and Tulsa Raceway Park as all categories restart their season.
In addition to the full slate of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events, a JEGS SPORTSnationals event has been added at New England Dragway on August 21-22. This is in addition to the JEGS SPORTSnationals “double header” at National Trail Raceway on July 16-19. Competitors attending the JEGS SPORTSnationals events will have an opportunity to earn national championship points and a grade point.
