2026 NHRA National Event Schedule

[GTS340]

Originally Posted by 63corvette

I believe the Electric Daisy Circus or EDC big event at Las Vegas in the spring killed the spring race. We were there this spring for both the National and Double Division races and the EDC setup was going on. It was a rumor going around the last couple of years that the EDC event paid the track much more than the two NHRA events. It was also a rumor EDC wanted a multi year contract for the event.
EDC rents the entire complex not just the Drag Track.
It is amazing how much setup there is for the EDC event and how big it is.
Just my take on why the spring event at LAs Vegas no longer exists.
Rick Cates
Canyon TX

LVMS threw away their 4 wide entertainment. Not to smart!

Paul H

[Carl Battis]

Originally Posted by 63corvette

I believe the Electric Daisy Circus or EDC big event at Las Vegas in the spring killed the spring race. We were there this spring for both the National and Double Division races and the EDC setup was going on. It was a rumor going around the last couple of years that the EDC event paid the track much more than the two NHRA events. It was also a rumor EDC wanted a multi year contract for the event.
EDC rents the entire complex not just the Drag Track.
It is amazing how much setup there is for the EDC event and how big it is.
Just my take on why the spring event at LAs Vegas no longer exists.
Rick Cates
Canyon TX

I had to look up EDC to see what you were talking about. I found out that their 2026 dates are already sold out, but you can sign up for their waiting list. There does not seem to be any conflict with the dates for scheduling, but I am betting that the LVMS has decided to focus on the high yield, low hassle event.

NHRA leadership (oxymoron) should be circling the wagons right now to formulate a cogent strategy to defend one of their premier facilities which hosts 4-5 events each year. The clock is ticking. Am I the only one who noticed all of the empty seats in the stands this weekend at Indy?

[Dan Bennett]

Originally Posted by BKSG1198

...I would think going from Maple Grove to STL your going to see a VMP, Charlotte, No Problem Raceway get that date as it's logistical for the teams traveling

You make a lot of sense. I was thinking of the distance between St Louis and Flying H being a good thing for racers, fuel cost, etc. and hadn't thought of it from each track's perspective.

But as much as I like No Problem - it's one of my top tracks for enjoying working at - I don't see any way they could handle a national without a massive rework.

[BKSG1198]

Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

You make a lot of sense. I was thinking of the distance between St Louis and Flying H being a good thing for racers, fuel cost, etc. and hadn't thought of it from each track's perspective.

But as much as I like No Problem - it's one of my top tracks for enjoying working at - I don't see any way they could handle a national without a massive rework.

I was just trying to think of tracks along the way of MG to STL that don't host NHRA Nationals that might want to grab the date and are possibly capable of doing it, it might be a think where they're waiting to see if VMP is painted Neon Green for 2026 or not

[GarysZ24]

Originally Posted by BKSG1198

2026 NHRA MISSION FOODS DRAG RACING SERIES SEASON SCHEDULE


Sept. 2-7: 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis

The road to Indy 2026 starts now!