2026 Schedule (1 Viewer)

[Butch]

The long and short of the 2026 Schedule.

Out - Vegas 1, VMP, Charlotte 2
In - SGMP, MIR, TBD?

Pomona the only track with 2 races.

Guessing the SGMP and possibly MIR, will not run all 4 Pro Classes.

3 dates overlap with the IHRA. Gainesville, Charlotte, Chicago.

What's the chances the NHRA went opposite dates of the 3 IHRA races to deliberately try and squash that new organization?
But last I saw IHRA only set dates but not locations.

 

[z28]

I’m a little disappointed that Vegas 1 is gone but I’m happy to see a couple of less 4 wides on the schedule. The TBD date is the weekend prior to St. Louis so let’s not rule out Flying H. Wishful thinking that maybe Bandimere could be up and running by that point but I don’t see that happening for 2026. I don’t think they have touched the new land as of yet.

I would guess Bandimere would go back to around Seattle and Sonoma when it comes back

 

[Polish Hammer]

That’s too bad, I really liked my trips there. Also prepaid for 2026, wonder how long it will be until NHRA provides a refund.

To answer my own question here, I asked NHRA and got this:

“We are still waiting on confirmation to know if we will be returning or not. If we are not, we will refund you your money.”

 

[Chili]

I would guess Bandimere would go back to around Seattle and Sonoma when it comes back

For sure once it is built. Just thinking that it would give them two additional months to get on the schedule in 26. I don’t think it happens for 26 but I’m hoping. Whenever there is a TBD on the schedule, my thought is a brand new track.

 

[Chili]

I wonder if VMP and Flying H will consider joining the IHRA to get a national event? Flying H spent a fortune and haven’t even got a divisional race.

Not saying that VMP wouldn’t go IHRA, but it was their decision not to have a national event. Flying H had issues during there divisional race in 2024.

 

[Chili]

What's the chances the NHRA went opposite dates of the 3 IHRA races to deliberately try and squash that new organization?
But last I saw IHRA only set dates but not locations.

They are at Darana.

 

[z28]

For sure once it is built. Just thinking that it would give them two additional months to get on the schedule in 26. I don’t think it happens for 26 but I’m hoping. Whenever there is a TBD on the schedule, my thought is a brand new track.

VMP may come back in for the TBD

 

[J]

VMP may come back in for the TBD

If so should be great weather temps. Also travel wise right from maple grove

 

[jgrigz]

The long and short of the 2026 Schedule.

Out - Vegas 1, VMP, Charlotte 2
In - SGMP, MIR, TBD?

Pomona the only track with 2 races.

Guessing the SGMP and possibly MIR, will not run all 4 Pro Classes.

3 dates overlap with the IHRA. Gainesville, Charlotte, Chicago.

I think the IHRA is carving out their own niche like PDRA. Their top stars and fan base is going to be in the Pro Mod and MMPS classes. I would love to see them cough up enough prize money to be a must for Top Alcohol racers.

 

[handsome]

MIR's going to require some track upgrades before this race...guard walls and sand trap come to mind.

Mir has a sand trap. at the end of the very long shut down area. . and I'm sure any upgrades were agreed on before a contract for the race could be signed

 

[mick]

i read that there is a possibility that the EDC light and music festival at vegas is more than likely the reason, or part of the reason behind
vegas1 going away. something about multi year contract EDC has with vegas complex: the setup and overall financial picture.
this last spring EDC took place approx. one month after nhra vegas1

 

[Joe]

I think the IHRA is carving out their own niche like PDRA. Their top stars and fan base is going to be in the Pro Mod and MMPS classes. I would love to see them cough up enough prize money to be a must for Top Alcohol racers.

You are correct, they will have their own nitro stars as well. IHRA can still move locations around as dates are set. Looking forward to Columbus entry list. Looks like 2 seat TF car will be there, somebody's gonna have a great experience