NOSTALGIA DRAG RACING LEAGUE (NDRL)
HOT ROD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY RAY SKILLMAN AUTO GROUP
The Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) returns to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the Hot Rod Nationals presented by Ray Skillman Auto Group, July 10-11, 2026. The Nostalgia Drag Racing League was founded to help preserve the history of drag racing’s most noteworthy machines, with events featuring drag racing, Kings of PRO STREET car show, swap meets, and more.
NDRL EVENT INFORMATION
- $165: PRO-7.00, PRO-7.50, PRO-COMP, PRO-GAS, MODIFIED PRODUCTION, NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK, SMALL TIRE PRO STOCK, & F.A.S.T.
- $100: GASSERS (1/8 MILE)
- $80: KINGS OF PRO STREET CAR SHOW
- $50: CREW WEEKEND
- $50: SPECTATOR WEEKEND PASS
- $50C: SPECTATOR DAY PASS
NDRL EVENT SCHEDULE
- 8:00am – 1:00pm | Racer & Vendor Stacking
- 1:00pm – 8:00pm | Racer & Vendor Parking/Move-In
- 1:00pm – 8:00pm | Registration
- 1:00pm – 8:00pm | Tech Inspection
- 6:30pm – 9:00pm | NDRL Racer Appreciation Dinner (TEC Building)
- 8:00pm | Overnight Stacking Begins
- 8:00am | Racer & Vendor Move-In Reopens
- 8:00am | Spectator Gates Open
- 8:00am – 8:00pm | Registration
- 8:00am – 8:00pm | Tech Inspection
- 9:00am – 12:00pm | Test-N-Tune All Run ($60)
- 10:00am – 10:00pm | Pro Street Thunder Car Show
- 12:30pm | Q1 NSS (Dave Duell Classic)
- 1:00pm | Q1 Hot Rod (1989 and Older Cars)
- 1:30pm | Q1 Nostalgia Gasser
- 1:50pm | Q1 Pro-Gas
- 2:20pm | Q1 F.A.S.T.
- 2:45pm | Q2 NSS (Dave Duell Classic)
- 3:20pm | Q1 Pro-Comp, Pro-7.50, Pro-7.00
- 3:50pm | Q1 Small Tire Pro Stock
- 4:00pm | Q1 Modified Production
- 4:10pm | Q1 G3 Hemi Nostalgia Muscle
- 4:15pm | Exhibition Cars
- 4:30pm | R1 Victory NSS vs NDRL NSS (Dave Duell Classic B&K Trucking Shootout)
- 4:45pm | Q2 Hot Rod (1989 and Older Cars)
- 5:20pm | Q2 Nostalgia Gasser
- 5:45pm | Q2 Pro-Gas
- 6:15pm | R2 Victory NSS vs NDRL NSS (Dave Duell Classic B&K Trucking Shootout)
- 6:30pm | Q2 F.A.S.T.
- 6:35pm | Q2 Pro-Comp, Pro-7.50, Pro-7.00
- 7:00pm | R3 Victory NSS vs NDRL NSS (Dave Duell Classic B&K Trucking Shootout)
- 7:20pm | Q2 Small Tire Pro Stock
- 7:20pm | Q2 Modified Production
- 7:40pm | Q2 G3 Gemi Nostalgia Muscle
- 7:50pm | R4 Victory NSS vs NDRL NSS (Dave Duell Classic B&K Trucking Shootout)
- 7:55pm | Exhibition Cars
- 8:00pm | FINAL Victory NSS vs NDRL NSS (Dave Duell Classic B&K Trucking Shootout)
- 8:00am | Spectator Gates Open
- 8:00am – 10:00am | Tech Inspection
- 8:00am – 8:00pm | Pro Street Thunder Car Show
- 9:00am | Q3 Hot Rod (1989 and Older Cars)
- 9:20am | Q3 NSS (Dave Duell Classic)
- 10:00am | Q3 Nostalgia Gasser
- 10:30am | Q3 Pro-Gas
- 11:15am | Q3 F.A.S.T.
- 11:20am | Q3 Pro-Comp, Pro-7.50, Pro 7.00
- 11:50am | Q3 Small Tire Pro Stock
- 12:00pm | Q3 Modified Production
- 12:10pm | Q3 G3 Hemi Nostalgia Muscle
- 12:15pm | Exhibition Cars
- 12:30pm | Pre-Race Ceremonies/Start of Eliminations
- To Follow | R2, R3, R4 Eliminations, and Awards Presentations
NDRL COMPETITOR INFORMATION
NDRL 2026 RULEBOOK: 2026 NDRL RULEBOOK
NDRL DRIVER MEMBERSHP SIGN-UP (NOT REQUIRED TO RACE): NDRL 2026 MEMBERSHIP
Competitor Gate Information: All competitors will enter through the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Main Gate located off of East US Hwy 136/Crawfordsville Road. Competitors will then proceed to the registration booths by following directional signage. All competitors will be parked in Lot 2 located on the east side of the dragstrip.
First time racing at IRP in 2026? Please fill out our 2026 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park NHRA W9 Racer Form to ensure you receive a swift and easy payout if you win at the Hot Rod Nationals.
IRP PAYOUT FORM: IRP W9 IRP Payout Form
More information on the 2026 NDRL Evening Gathering is coming soon!