NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

NHRA has announced exciting enhancements to the 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule in the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car categories. The addition of the NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will also mark the debut of the alcohol classes under the NHRA banner in Michigan, Sept. 18-20.

In the East Region, the addition of Gainesville Raceway’s iconic Baby Gators event, March 12-14, marks a major expansion of competitive opportunities for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car teams, giving teams another high-profile stage to begin their championship campaigns to kick off NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season.

The event at U.S. 131 will fall under the Central Region banner, moving Summit Motorsports Park’s national event into the East Region.

The season launches in iconic fashion as teams converge in Gainesville, Fla., for one of drag racing’s crown jewels. The NHRA Gatornationals sets the tone for the year, offering early-season intensity and a massive fan turnout. Top Alcohol teams begin their regional campaigns on one of the sport’s quickest surfaces.

Just one week later, Gainesville Raceway becomes the center of attention again as the Baby Gators take on new significance. This back-to-back Gainesville stretch gives teams a rare early-season doubleheader and a chance to build momentum before the tour heads north.

The tour shifts to the unique spectacle of four-lane competition at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, followed by the NHRA Potomac Nationals at Maryland International Raceway.

A fan favorite and one of the most polished facilities in the country, Summit Motorsports Park hosts a pivotal pair of events, kicking off with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, followed by the track’s regional event, which will count as a home race for both the East and Central Regions.

The tour heads to the Northeast for a Fourth of July weekend classic at Lebanon Valley Raceway, followed by a trip to New England Dragway.

The schedule culminates on drag racing’s biggest stage, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, which will serve as a home event for all regions, bringing together the best of the best for the most prestigious race of the year.