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2025 Direct Connection Sportsman Racer Contingency Program

The Direct Connection Sportsman Racer Contingency Program is an opportunity for some racers to make a few extra bucks for their efforts going rounds during the big dance. Questions? Contact the Direct Connection Tech Hotline at 800-998-1110 or support@dcperformance.com

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Having the following parts installed on your NHRA racing vehicle provides eligibility for rewards:

  • DRAG PAK VEHICLE
  • ENGINE ASSEMBLY
  • INTAKE MANIFOLD
  • VALVE COVERS

2025 EVENTS AND REWARDS:

  • NHRA Factory Stock Showdown (8 events): Winner:
  • $10,000, Runner-up: $1,000
  • NHRA Stock & Super Stock (20 events): Drag Pak Winner:
  • $1,000, Drag Pak Runner-up: $500
  • Dodge Top Finisher Program (NHRA Stock & Super Stock):
  • $500 reward to Dodge//Mopar® driver who advances the furthest during eliminations
  • NHRA Sportsman Classes Stock, Super Stock, Super Gas and Super Street (Engine Assembly, Intake Manifold and Valve Covers) (20 events):
  • Winner: $300, Runner-up: $100
  • NHRA Class Elimination (Stock Eliminator & Super Stock):
  • $1,000 to Drag Pak winners of heads-up eliminator races at select NHRA national events
  • Lucas Oil Drag Racing Regional events (21 events):
  • Winner: $100, Runner-up: $50
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An overview of the cars, class rules and who runs in them.

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