2026 SEASON INFO

NHRA Factory Stock Showdown

2026
Gainesville RacewayMar 05 – 08
ZMAX DragwayApr 24 – 26
Route 66 RacewayMay 14 – 17
Bristol DragwayJun 12 – 14
Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports ParkJun 25 – 28
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway ParkSept 02 – 07
US 131 Motorsports ParkSept 18 – 20
World Wide Technology RacewayOct 02 – 04
Texas MotorplexOct 14 – 18

Racing Articles

Cowboy Up: Mark Pawuk Makes NHRA Debut in New Dodge Charger Drag Pak at Gatornationals

Cowboy Up: Mark Pawuk Makes NHRA Debut in New Dodge Charger Drag Pak at Gatornationals

Mark “The Cowboy” Pawuk rolled into Gainesville with something new under him, the all-new Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak, making his official deb...
Dodge Funny Car and Top Fuel Teams Roll into Arizona for NHRA Desert Showdown

Dodge Funny Car and Top Fuel Teams Roll into Arizona for NHRA Desert Showdown

Following an action-packed start to the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Dodge-backed team...
The 1950s: How NHRA Turned Hot Rodding into a National Sport

The 1950s: How NHRA Turned Hot Rodding into a National Sport

The 1950s were the decade that changed everything. What began as scattered groups of racers running on dry lake beds and deserted roads quickly transf...

2026 Direct Connection Sportsman Racer Contingency Program

The Direct Connection Sportsman Racer Contingency Program is an opportunity for some racers competing with Dodge/Mopar®/Direct Connection parts 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 Direct Connection parts installed on your NHRA racing vehicle and displaying the Direct Connection Contingency Decal provides eligibility for the following rewards.

2026 EVENTS AND REWARDS:

NHRA Factory Stock Showdown:

9 Events: 2026 Charger Drag Pak

  • Winner: $10,000

9 Events: 2008-2023 Challenger Drag Pak

  • Winner: $2,500

NHRA Stock Eliminator + Super Stock:

22 Events: All Drag Pak model years

  • Winner: $1,000
  • Runner-Up: $500

NHRA Class Elimination:

46 Events*: Drag Pak – Stock Eliminator + Super Stock

*At heads-up eliminator races at select NHRA National Races

  • Winner: $1,000

NHRA Sportsman Classes: Stock Eliminator, Super Stock, Super Gas + Super Street

22 Events: Engine Assembly, Intake Manifold + Valve Cover

  • Winner: $300
  • Runner-Up: $100

Lucas Oil Drag Racing – Regional Events: Stock Eliminator, Super Stock, Super Gas + Super Street

46 Events: Engine Assembly, Intake Manifold + Valve Cover

  • Winner: $100
  • Runner-Up: $50

Understanding The Cars and Classes

An overview of the cars, class rules and who runs in them.