Testo NHRA Chesapeake Sportsnationals & Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29
Cecil County Dragway will host its first NHRA SPORTSnationals in 2026, with the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals set for May 23–24 as part of a Memorial Day weekend doubleheader. The weekend begins with a Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional on May 21–22, bringing hundreds of Sportsman racers from across the country to the Division 1 facility.
The event is one of four SPORTSnationals races on the 2026 schedule and will feature eight categories competing for major prize money and contingency awards. As part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season, winners will earn special diamond Wally trophies.
Testo — a company known for portable and stationary measurement instruments — is the title sponsor. Testo’s vice‑president of marketing, Michael Ficacci, said they wanted an NHRA SPORTSnationals in the Northeast and felt Memorial Day weekend at Cecil County was the perfect fit . To celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, Testo is offering racers a 15 % discount on its website using the code NHRA15
Detailed Run Schedule coming soon…
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026:
Gates Open: 8:00am
Parking: Ends at 8pm
Test & Tune: 1pm - 7pm
Thursday, May 21st, 2026:
Time Trials/Qualifying: 9:00am
SST, STK, SC, SS, SG, TD, COMP, TS - Two Sessions Each
Friday, May 22nd, 2026:
Eliminations: 9:00am
SST, STK, SC, SS, SG, TD, COMP, TS
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026:
Time Trials/Qualifying: 9:00am
Jr, SST, STK, SC, SS, SG, TD, COMP, TS
Class Eliminations for STK & SS
Sunday, May 24th, 2026:
Eliminations: 9:00am
Jr, SST, STK, SC, SS, SG, TD, COMP, TS
Important Links:
There will be NO Paper Tech Cards at this event!
Tech Card Policy Reminder
Reminder to all participants, any driver making a run prior to submitting an electronic tech card and not signing the online or onsite waiver will be disqualified from the event. Disqualification applies to the driver and vehicle in which the illegal run was involved. Should a driver have a second entry in a different category at the same event, the second entry will be allowed to continue providing tech inspection and waiver signing was completed prior to making a run in the vehicle.
Tech Card Policy Reminder
If any corrections are required after submitting a tech card. Competitor will notify the race director or NHRA staff of any necessary corrections as soon as possible. NHRA will provide the competitor with a link to edit the tech card.
Class Changes (STK, SS, COMP)
Stock Super, Stock, and Comp competitors that request a class change after submitting a tech card. Racer notifies the tech department of a class change prior to making a qualifying attempt. Tech department confirms vehicle fits within the class then makes applicable changes to weight sticker, etc. Tech department notifies the tower of change
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Contingency
Payout
Please complete W-9 with class & car # then bring it with you for payout
W-9 Form: Click Here
Live Timing
NHRA Live Timing will be available using the link is below!
NHRA.tv Live Stream
If NHRA.tv will be streaming the event, use the link below to watch the action!