West Central Division News

3 days ago2 min read

Racer Advantage Adds Partners

An exciting part of every NHRA membership and license is the NHRA Racer Advantage program, which offers a multitude of benefits and...

5 days ago2 min read

Thunder Valley Dragways Joins NHRA

NHRA officials are thrilled to announce Thunder Valley Dragways has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West...

Mar 31 min read

D5 JDRL Finals Return to Julesburg

Coming off a great inaugural event in 2024, Julesburg Drag Strip set to host D5's biggest Jr Dragster event The West Central JDRL Summit...

Feb 181 min read

New D5 Merch Available on Amazon!

Rev Up Your Style with NHRA West Central Division’s New Merchandise on Amazon! Big news for NHRA West Central Division! We’ve just...

Feb 112 min read

2025 West Central Summit ET Finals Event Information

The NHRA West Central Division is excited to unveil the details of the 2025 Division 5 ET Finals, being held September 11th - 14th, 2025...

Feb 53 min read

Lucas Oil Divisional - World Wide Technology Raceway (Doubleheader) April 28th - May 3rd

The West Central kicks off the LODRS season in St. Louis at World Wide Technology Raceway with a huge Doubleheader April 28th - May 3rd,...

Feb 52 min read

National Open - Tri-State Raceway (Doubleheader) May 23rd - 25th

May 23rd - May 25th, 2025 Tri-State Raceway - Earlville, IA Event Schedule Friday, May 23rd, 2025: Race #1 Gates Open: 12:00pm Test n...

Feb 52 min read

Lucas Oil Divisional - Tri-State Raceway May 30th - June 1st

May 30th - June 1st, 2025 - Earlville, IA Event Schedule Thursday, May 29th, 2025 Parking: 2:00pm-9:00pm Stacking begins at 9pm ...

Feb 52 min read

West Central Junior Finals - Location July 11th - 13th

April 28th - May 3rd, 2025 Madison, IL Event Schedule Monday, April 28th, 2025: Racers may begin stacking at 1905 Collinsville Road:...

Feb 52 min read

Lucas Oil Race - Brainerd (Double Header) August 7th - 10th

April 28th - May 3rd, 2025 Madison, IL Event Schedule Monday, April 28th, 2025: Racers may begin stacking at 1905 Collinsville Road:...

Feb 52 min read

National Open Race - Rock Falls Raceway August 22nd - 24th

April 28th - May 3rd, 2025 Madison, IL Event Schedule Monday, April 28th, 2025: Racers may begin stacking at 1905 Collinsville Road:...

Feb 52 min read

Lucas Oil Race - Earlville September 5th - 7th

April 28th - May 3rd, 2025 Madison, IL Event Schedule Monday, April 28th, 2025: Racers may begin stacking at 1905 Collinsville Road:...

Feb 52 min read

West Central ET Finals - Location September 12th - 14th

April 28th - May 3rd, 2025 Madison, IL Event Schedule Monday, April 28th, 2025: Racers may begin stacking at 1905 Collinsville Road:...

Feb 31 min read

2025 D5 Chassis Seminar Schedule

The West Central Division has released the 2025 Chassis Seminar Schedule. The Certification Team will be out this Spring visiting tracks...

Jan 302 min read

National Open Race - Kearney September 12th - 14th

April 28th - May 3rd, 2025 Madison, IL Event Schedule Monday, April 28th, 2025: Racers may begin stacking at 1905 Collinsville Road:...

Jan 142 min read

Full 2025 D5 Season Schedule Released

The West Central Division is is looking forward to an action-packed 2025 race season, with six Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events, five...

Dec 18, 20242 min read

2025 D5 ET Finals Moving to Tri-State

The NHRA West Central Division has announced that the 2025 Division 5 Summit ET Finals will be held at Tri-State Raceway (Earlville, IA),...

Dec 3, 20241 min read

West Central Adds Three New Chassis Inspectors

The West Central Division is pleased to welcome three new additions to the Chassis Certification Team. Sporty Bandimere, Donny Andrade...

Dec 2, 20243 min read

2025 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Scheduled Released!

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starring the best and most decorated sportsman drivers in drag racing, announced the schedule for...