The NHRA 2026 season brings 20 electrifying rounds of drag racing action to the motorsport calendar, starting on 9 March at Gainesville Raceway and concluding on 15 November at Pomona. This comprehensive racing calendar guide covers every round, session time, and timezone conversion you need to follow America’s premier drag racing series throughout the year.
Quick Facts: NHRA 2026 Racing Timetable
- Series: NHRA (National Hot Rod Association)
- Season dates: 9 March – 15 November 2026
- Total rounds: 20 events across the United States
- Categories: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle
- How to watch: NHRA TV (paid subscription)
- Best app for schedule: The Racing Line at trlapp.com/app
When Does the NHRA 2026 Season Start?
The NHRA 2026 season officially kicks off on 9-10 March with the iconic Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in Florida. This opening round sets the tone for an action-packed racing timetable that spans nine months of quarter-mile thrills. Mark your motorsport calendar now — the roar of 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters is just around the corner.
How Many Rounds Are in the NHRA 2026 Motorsport Calendar?
The complete NHRA 2026 racing calendar features 20 rounds held exclusively at drag strips across the United States. From the season-opening Gatornationals to the championship-deciding Finals at Pomona, here’s your full round-by-round motorsport timetable:
- Round 1: NHRA Gatornationals — Gainesville Raceway · 9-10 Mar 2026
- Round 2: NHRA Arizona Nationals — Firebird Motorsport Park · 20-22 Mar 2026
- Round 3: NHRA Winternationals — Pomona · 12 Apr 2026
- Round 4: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals — zMAX Dragway · 26 Apr 2026
- Round 5: NHRA Southern Nationals — South Georgia Motorsports Park · 3 May 2026
- Round 6: NHRA Nationals PEAK — Route 66 · 17 May 2026
- Round 7: NHRA Potomac Nationals — Maryland Raceway · 31 May 2026
- Round 8: NHRA New England Nationals — New England Dragway · 7 Jun 2026
- Round 9: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals — Bristol Dragway · 16 Jun 2026
- Round 10: NHRA Nationals — Summit Racing · 28 Jun 2026
- Round 11: Sonoma Nationals — Sonoma · 19 Jul 2026
- Round 12: NHRA Northwest Nationals — Pacific Raceways · 26 Jul 2026
- Round 13: NHRA Nationals — Brainerd International Raceway · 23 Aug 2026
- Round 14: NHRA US Nationals — Lucas Oil Raceway · 7 Sept 2026
- Round 15: NHRA Keystone Nationals — Maple Grove Raceway · 20 Sept 2026
- Round 16: NHRA The Rock Nationals — Rockingham · 27 Sept 2026
- Round 17: NHRA Midwest Nationals — Gateway · 4 Oct 2026
- Round 18: NHRA FallNationals — Texas Motorplex · 18 Oct 2026
- Round 19: NHRA Nevada Nationals — Las Vegas · 1 Nov 2026
- Round 20: NHRA Finals — Pomona · 15 Nov 2026
What Time Does NHRA Race? Timezone Conversions for the Racing Timetable
NHRA events typically feature qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday, with elimination rounds on Sunday. Session times vary by venue, but here’s how a typical Sunday elimination round (starting at 11:00 AM local US time) converts across global timezones:
For an 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) start:
- UK (GMT): 4:00 PM (March), 3:00 PM (BST, summer months)
- US Eastern (ET): 11:00 AM
- US Pacific (PT): 8:00 AM
- Central Europe (CET): 5:00 PM (CEST: 5:00 PM in summer)
- Australia Eastern (AEDT): 3:00 AM next day (AEST: 1:00 AM next day)
For West Coast events (11:00 AM Pacific Time):
- UK (GMT): 7:00 PM (BST: 7:00 PM in summer)
- US Eastern (ET): 2:00 PM
- US Pacific (PT): 11:00 AM
- Central Europe (CET): 8:00 PM (CEST: 8:00 PM in summer)
- Australia Eastern (AEDT): 6:00 AM next day (AEST: 4:00 AM next day)
Skip the timezone maths entirely — The Racing Line app automatically converts every session to your local time. Download on iOS and Android at trlapp.com/app for instant access to the complete NHRA 2026 motorsport timetable.
Where Can I Watch NHRA Live Streams in 2026?
For fans wanting to catch every live motorsport stream of the NHRA 2026 season, NHRA TV offers comprehensive coverage through a paid subscription service. This dedicated platform delivers live racing streams of qualifying and elimination rounds throughout the season.
Rather than juggling multiple apps and broadcasters, keep all your live racing stream information organised in one place with The Racing Line app — your central hub for the 2026 racing calendar.
How Do I Get NHRA Race Timetable Notifications?
Never miss a single run down the quarter-mile with The Racing Line app, available to download on iOS and Android. Here’s why it’s the essential companion for your NHRA 2026 experience:
- Smart Notifications: Set custom alerts by session type — get notified before qualifying, eliminations, or any session you choose
- Auto-converted times: Every session on the motorsport calendar displays in your local timezone automatically
- 220+ series: Follow the NHRA alongside Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and hundreds more racing timetables in one app
- Complete coverage: Access the full racing calendar for every championship you follow
Whether you’re tracking Top Fuel championship battles or following your favourite Funny Car teams, The Racing Line ensures you’re always race-ready.
Your Complete NHRA 2026 Motorsport Calendar Companion
The NHRA 2026 season promises another year of incredible drag racing, from the Gatornationals opener through to the championship showdown at Pomona. With 20 rounds of quarter-mile action spread across the racing timetable, staying on top of every session is essential.
Download The Racing Line at trlapp.com/app to get the complete NHRA 2026 motorsport calendar with smart notifications, local timezone conversions, and access to 220+ racing series — all in one powerful app.
