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NHRA RELEASES FREE 2026 STREAMING SCHEDULE FOR NHRA.TV AND NHRA YOUTUBE PAGE
Complimentary coverage includes action in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series across all seven divisions, special events and more
INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA announced today a continued and comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page 
starting this weekend for the 2026 season in the popular Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
For the second consecutive year, NHRA will stream more than 30 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events on either NHRA.tv or the NHRA YouTube page for free during the 2026 campaign, including extensive action from across all seven divisions, special events and more. The full schedule of complimentary races is available now at NHRA.tv, starting with this weekend’s Division 7 double-divisional race at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix.
All 20 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national events during NHRA’s 75th season in 2026 can also be viewed on NHRA.tv, with the price at $164.99 for the entire season or $24.99 per national event.
The test session at Gainesville Raceway on March 3-4 will also be streamed for free on NHRA.tv, which leads into the legendary season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 at the historic facility.
This weekend’s race in Phoenix gives fans their first glimpse of NHRA racing in 2026, kicking off an action-packed year across the country. The season-long free coverage takes place from February through November, concluding with the Division 7 divisional on Nov. 5-8 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Fans will have the chance to watch thrilling action from all seven NHRA divisions in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season, including 12 double divisional events. To watch the select divisional races for free, fans simply need to sign up for a complimentary account on NHRA.tv. Continue reading
NEW EVENTS, DIVERSE SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHT ACTION-PACKED 2026 SEASON IN NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES
INDIANAPOLIS – Set to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, NHRA is thrilled to announce the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 
schedule for the upcoming year.
The series, which showcases the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, will compete at standout facilities across the United States and Canada, and the schedule features several exciting highlights for the 2026 season, including:
- 47 divisional events, including 14 double-divisional events
- 3 SPORTSnationals events, up from two last year and featuring stops at Mission Raceway Park in Canada, which will hold the first-ever Canadian SPORTSnationals, No Problem Raceway for the Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals and the JEGS SPORTSnationals at Beech Bend Raceway.
- The 2026 Snyder Family NHRA Sportsman event at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip divisional event as part of NHRA’s 75th anniversary celebration.
- SRCA Dragstrip in Great Bend, Kan., returns to the West Central Division schedule and Sonoma Raceway returns to the Pacific Division schedule.
- Maryland International Raceway returns to the LODRS schedule and is set to host a double-divisional.
- 24 Top Alcohol (Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car) events, featuring a new format for the 2026 season that includes a combination of national and regional events to determine regional champions.
- The annual Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex will kick off with a Top Alcohol-only event.
NHRA UNVEILS NEW WALLY PARKS TOWER AHEAD OF CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS NHRA U.S. NATIONALS
INDIANAPOLIS – Ahead of the world’s biggest drag race, next week’s 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil 
Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA announced the completion of the new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites during an official unveiling this week at the facility.
It completes the first phase of a multi-year, multi-phase project at the legendary facility, with the new Wally Parks Tower set to be one of the centerpieces at The Big Go, where the world’s best drivers compete on the sport’s grandest stage.
The impressive three-story facility features race control, a media center and television broadcasting capabilities, as well as three suites on the third floor. The observation deck on the top floor, which features an open-air covered roof, is another stunning aspect of the state-of-the-art tower. It includes an overview area and event space that can host nearly 500 people.
Sitting in the same area as the previous tower, the new facility also has dedicated bathrooms, two staircases and an elevator, along with a scenic winner’s circle backdrop that is a nod to the historic and memorable winner’s circle at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Continue reading
BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: TOP FUEL’S IDA ZETTERSTRÖM AIMS FOR MORE SUCCESS AT LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS
BRAINERD, MN – Ida Zetterström’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series career officially kicked off a year ago when the former FIA 
European Top Fuel world champion debuted at Brainerd International Raceway.
Back at the famed facility for this weekend’s 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Zetterström is thrilled to return to a track where she made her first NHRA start. It was a memorable one, too, as Zetterström advanced to the semifinals before falling to current points leader Shawn Langdon.
Racing in her 12,000-horsepower JCM Racing dragster, Zetterström would love for this season’s breakout performance to come in Brainerd while also sporting a look that is a nod to last year’s official debut in Brainerd.
“I’m very excited to get back to Brainerd,” Zetterström said. “The fans last year gave us an incredible welcome and I can’t wait to see them all. For this race only, we’re going to run the livery we debuted with. We got so much love for that scheme. It was part of our Rookie of the Year campaign, and I think the fans really enjoyed the red, white, and blue. So, it’ll be nice to have a little memory from last season on board.” Continue reading
JEGS NHRA SPORTSNATIONALS GETS EXCITING NEW LOCATION AS PART OF HUGE DOUBLEHEADER AT SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK
VALDOSTA, GA – NHRA and JEGS are thrilled to announce a multi-year extension of one of the biggest events of the year on the NHRA 
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, as well as an exciting new destination in 2025 for one of the biggest sportsman races.
The 2025 JEGS SPEEDweek doubleheader event will head to its new home at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., as the JEGS SPORTSnationals takes place July 9-10. It is the lead-in to the adrenaline-packed JEGS SPEEDweek that also runs July 11-12 and features a Lucas Oil competition doubleheader that spans four action-packed days.
Racing at SGMP provides exciting new possibilities for the tradition-rich JEGS SPORTSnationals, which promises to deliver a spectacular drag racing spectacle and furthering the strong partnership between JEGS and NHRA. Continue reading
LUCAS OIL SET TO CONTINUE AS TITLE SPONSOR AT INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK
INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance 
automotive additives and lubricants, has signed a long-term extension to continue as the naming rights sponsor of Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Home to the world’s most prestigious drag race, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has hosted the biggest events in NHRA history. The standout facility is also home to several other marquee races, including a NASCAR Truck Series race, and has more than 170 days of track activity annually.
As part of the long-term agreement, Lucas Oil, which has been the title rights sponsor at the facility for more than a decade, will receive prominent track signage at both the dragstrip and oval, while Lucas Oil will also offer special promotional discounts for events at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 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 AND NHRA PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES WITH MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION
INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance 
automotive additives and lubricants, have signed a long-term extension to continue as the sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA.”
It continues a premier and lasting partnership between the NHRA and Lucas Oil, one that has been in place for more than two decades. Lucas Oil has been a cornerstone and all-encompassing partner of NHRA and will continue a relationship that was started nearly 25 years ago.
“Lucas Oil has been an integral part of the NHRA for nearly a quarter of a century, and I am proud to announce a new, long-term extension with this remarkable organization,” said Brandon Bernstein, Director of Partnership Marketing for Lucas Oil. “This has always been one of our most cherished motorsports relationships because of the NHRA’s amazing history and its remarkable fanbase. Our sponsorship of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Antron Brown, and at other levels throughout the NHRA reflects our deep dedication to drag racing and the entire motorsports community. We have witnessed some incredible growth in this sport, and I firmly believe 2024 will be one of the most exciting seasons in NHRA’s history.”
Lucas Oil Adds $10,000 Low Qualifier Awards to PRO Superstar Shootout
BRADENTON, FL – More than just bragging rights are on the line for the No. 1 qualifiers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock at the 
inaugural SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout presented by Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage. Lucas Oil, a leading manufacturer of high-performance engine oils and lubricants, has signed on to provide $10,000 bonuses to the low qualifiers in the $250,000-to-win nitro classes and $125,000-to-win Pro Stock category at the invitation-only event, Feb. 8-10, at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
“We wanted serious No. 1 qualifier awards to go with the headline-grabbing payouts, and Lucas Oil shared our vision,” said Alan Johnson, president, Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO). “Lucas Oil and the Lucas family have been incredible supporters of drag racing and motorsports in general over the years. We’re proud that they were so eager to be a part of what we’re doing with the first-ever PRO Superstar Shootout. These $10,000 awards will give teams another incentive to throw down big numbers in qualifying.”
The No. 1 qualifiers will also receive a Low Qualifier trophy built by uber-talented metal artist and fabricator Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art.
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES RELEASES EVENT SCHEDULE FOR ACTION-PACKED 2024 SEASON
INDIANAPOLIS – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, which features the top sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the 
schedule for the 2024 season, featuring stops at standout racing facilities across the country, including a pair of new facilities on the 2024 tour.
Beginning on Feb. 16-17 at Orlando Speed World Dragway, the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series season will include a total of 45 divisional events and 22 regional events, with the year concluding Nov. 7-10 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The series will also make first-time stops at Pine Valley Raceway (South Central Division) in Lufkin, Texas on Oct. 18-20, and the new Flying H Dragstrip (West Central Division) in the Kansas City area on June 13-16.
The season will also include 11 doubleheader events, which have been a popular attraction for race teams, drawing an impressive number of participants.
The exciting doubleheader races will take place at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix (Feb. 22-25), The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (April 18-21), the Texas Motorplex in Dallas (May 16-19), Flying H Dragstrip (June 13-16), Yellowstone Drag Strip in Acton, Mont. (June 27-30), Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore. (July 11-14), Brainerd International Raceway (July 18-21), Pacific Raceway in Seattle (Aug. 8-11), Tulsa Raceway Park (Sept. 19-22), Famoso Dragstrip in McFarland, Calif. (Oct. 3-6) and World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis (Oct. 2-5).
