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The NHRA will pay $25 million during the 2025 season through purse money and bonus programs, including a newly added regular-season championship. The payout includes the event purses for the Missio…
During the 2025 season, NHRA will distribute $25 million in purse money and bonus programs, which will now include a regular-season championship for drivers. This payout encompasses event purses for both Mission Foods and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series participants on the national tour. The prize pool also covers the year-end championship purse for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, as well as special races like the All-Star Callout and #2Fast2Tasty Challenge for pro classes. NHRA President Glen Cromwell emphasized the organization’s commitment to rewarding racers at all levels with innovative programs. The introduction of the regular-season championship for all four professional categories aims to add excitement to the season, leading up to major events like the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals. The drag racing action kicks off on March 6-9 at Gainesville Raceway with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
