NHRA AND ARP TEAM UP ON BAD LUCK PROGRAM FOR LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES DRIVERS
INDIANAPOLIS (July 10, 2026) – NHRA and ARP have teamed up on a unique “Bad Luck Program,” which was created to offer assistance for racers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series who run into bad luck during a national event.
The program started last month in Maryland and will continue at each NHRA national event during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026.
ARP will award a sportsman racer in each category who endures some bad luck during the race weekend. From losing a close race on an exceptional package to a .001 red light to some misfortune with the car or race trailer, ARP will aim to take care of a driver in each Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series category who didn’t have the greatest fortune during each national event.
To be eligible, racers must run an ARP contingency decal.
“The ‘Bad Luck Bonus’ is ARP trying to take care of everyone,” ARP’s Rick Feaster said. “Contingency is generally taking care of the winners and runners-up. We would like to take care of racers, win or lose. Many racers display decals without getting anything back. We recognize you’re doing your part by flying our decal. We sincerely thank all of you.”
For more information on NHRA, including the full 2026 75th anniversary schedule, visit www.nhra.com.
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