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

Stewart Storms to Second Win of 2025 at Route 66 Nationals

Stewart Storms to Second Win of 2025 at Route 66 Nationals

Tony Stewart Racing continued their meteoric rise in NHRA Top Fuel competition this weekend, capturing their second victory of the 2025 season at t...

Return to the Strip: Tony Stewart Racing Reloads for Route 66 Nationals

Return to the Strip: Tony Stewart Racing Reloads for Route 66 Nationals

Mayhem took a breather – but the Dodge-backed warriors are back. After a much-needed two-week break following the chaos of the American Rebel...

Born to Burn: The Legendary Return of a ’63 Dodge Max Wedge Survivor

Born to Burn: The Legendary Return of a ’63 Dodge Max Wedge Survivor

It’s not every day that a factory-built Super Stock warrior resurfaces to tell its tale – especially one this rare. Meet the reborn 1963 Dodg...

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.