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GLENDORA, CA – November 7, 2018 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of the sport earn their racing stripes, returns to action for an 18th year during the 2019 race season to compete at premier racing facilities across the country.
The 2019 season kicks off at Orlando Speed World Dragway, in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 1-2. The schedule also includes a new location, as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series heads to Tucson Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. on March 1-3, also returning to Atlanta Dragway on April 12-13. During the year, the series will feature exciting doubleheader events at Texas Motorplex, Mission Raceway, Heartland Motorsports Park and Sonoma Raceway. The action-packed series will also feature two stops at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore. and The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where the 2019 season will finish on Nov 7-10.
The upcoming 2019 schedule includes 44 divisional events with a minimum of six in each of the seven divisions. Additionally, there will also be 26 regional events featuring the 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes during the 2019 campaign.
“The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series offers some of the most intense competition in drag racing and we are excited to showcase this talented group of drivers at tracks across the country for another action-packed season,” said NHRA president Glen Cromwell. “The Lucas family has demonstrated incredible dedication to NHRA’s sportsman racers and we are thrilled to continue that partnership.”
“Lucas Oil is synonymous with the NHRA and we have supported the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series since 2001,” said Morgan Lucas, senior vice president of sales. “We have enjoyed a fantastic relationship and are thrilled to continue our partnership in 2019.”
Bonus programs available to competitors in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series include the $100,000 JEGS Allstars. Individual divisions will also have additional bonus programs available to racers.
Graduates of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series include 2018 Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence, 2017 Pro Stock world champ Bo Butner, former Top Fuel world champion Shawn Langdon, Courtney Force, two-time Pro Stock champ Erica Enders, 2017 Top Fuel champ Brittany Force, five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin, former Funny Car champion Jack Beckman, Funny Car’s Jonnie Lindberg, three-time Pro Stock champ Jason Line, Funny Car’s Cruz Pedregon, Pro Stock’s Drew Skillman and Funny Car’s Bob Tasca.
Headquartered in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products was founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket. The Lucas Oil product line features engine oils, greases, gear lubes and problem-solving additives for everyday cars and trucks. In addition, Lucas Oil continues to be directly involved in the American racing industry at all levels through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing events.
More information on Lucas Oil Products can be found by visiting www.LucasOil.com.
2019 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Schedule
| Northern Division | |
| May 24 – 26 | Maple Grove Raceway (Regional) |
| June 7 – 9 | Numidia Dragway |
| June 28 – 30 | Lebanon Valley Dragway (Regional) |
| Aug. 2 – 4 | Atco Dragway (Regional) |
| Aug. 16 – 18 | Cecil County Dragway |
| Sept. 6 – 8 | New England Dragway (Regional) |
| Oct. 4 – 6 | Virginia Motorsports Park (Regional) |
| Southeast Division | |
| Feb. 1 – 2 | Orlando Speed World Dragway |
| Feb. 22 -24 | South Georgia Motorsports Park |
| March 7 – 10 | Gainesville Raceway (Regional) |
| April 12 – 13 | Atlanta Dragway |
| Sept. 27 – 28 | Galot Motorsports Park |
| Oct. 18 – 19 | Rockingham Dragway |
| North Central Division | |
| May 3 – 5 | National Trail Raceway (Regional) |
| May 17 – 29 | Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park (Regional) |
| July 5 – 7 | Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis (Regional) |
| July 12 – 14 | Rote 66 Raceway (Regional) |
| Aug. 23 -25 | Beech Bend Raceway Park (Regional) |
| Oct. 4 – 6 | Gateway Motorsports Park (Regional) |
| South Central Division | |
| March 1 – 3 | No Problem Raceway Park (Regional) |
| March 23- 24 | Royal Purple Raceway |
| April 4 – 5 | Texas Motorplex (Regional) |
| April 6 – 7 | Texas Motorplex |
| May 24 – 26 | Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park (Regional) |
| July 12 – 14 | Thunder Valley Raceway Park |
| West Central Division | |
| June 14 – 15 | Bandimere Speedway (Regional) |
| July 25 – 26 | Heartland Motorsports Park |
| July 26 – 28 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Regional) |
| July 27 – 28 | Heartland Motorsports Park |
| Aug. 10 – 11 | Brainerd International Raceway |
| Sept. 6 – 8 | Tri-State Raceway (Regional) |
| Sept. 20 – 22 | SRCA Dragstrip |
| Northwest Division | |
| May 3 – 5 | Firebird Raceway |
| June 20 -21 | Mission Raceway |
| June 21 – 23 | Mission Raceway (Regional) |
| June 22 – 23 | Mission Raceway |
| July 12 – 14 | Woodburn Dragway (Regional) |
| Aug. 16 – 18 | Pacific Raceway (Regional) |
| Sept. 13 – 15 | Woodburn Dragstrip (Regional) |
| Pacific Division | |
| March 1 – 3 | Tucson Raceway |
| April 12 -14 | The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Regional) |
| May 18 – 19 | Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway |
| July 18 – 19 | Sonoma Raceway |
| July 19 – 21 | Sonoma Raceway (Regional) |
| July 20 – 21 | Sonoma Raceway |
| Oct. 11 – 13 | Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park |
| Nov. 7 – 10 | The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Regional) |
About NHRA
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 24 national events featuring the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, and E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. NHRA also offers NHRA Jr. Street program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League for youth ages 5 to 17. In addition, NHRA owns and operates four racing facilities: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. For more information, log on to NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Source: National Hot Rod Association
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