2026 Points Program

Membership, points racing, Team Kentucky Dragway, IHRA Bracket Finals, and Gold Card rewards.

Kentucky Dragway Points Membership

This membership is required to participate in Kentucky Dragway’s 2026 points program and is separate from IHRA membership.

Your Membership Supports:

  • Points tracking and standings
  • Racer registration with IHRA
  • Championship eligibility
  • Team Kentucky Dragway program
  • IHRA Bracket Finals qualification

Note:

This membership is separate from IHRA registration.

How Points Are Earned

  • First Round Show-Up Points
  • Points for Each Round Won
  • Season standings tracked throughout the year

Year End Ties

Any ties will be determined by a runoff race.

Points Corrections Policy

Any corrections must be emailed within 48 hours after the points list is posted.

Email

Note:

  • Email serves as official time stamp
  • Text messages will not be accepted
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Top ET Triple Crown Points Series

The Triple Crown Series is Kentucky Dragway’s premier Top ET championship featuring a $10,000 points fund.

Points List:

  • First-round show-up points
  • Points awarded for each round won
  • Year-end ties decided by runoff
  • Active membership required
  • Jr. Dragsters do not earn points in Triple Crown events
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No Box Knockout Series

Modified, Sportsman, and Jr. Dragster points competition.

Classes earning points

  • Modified
  • Sportsman
  • Jr. Dragster

Additional Notes:

Jr. Dragster racers receive $100 added to their points fund donated by Jerry Malone.

Points format:

  • First-round show-up points
  • Points for each round won
  • Year-end ties settled by runoff

Eligible Races

No Box Knockout Series events count toward season points standings.

2026 Team Kentucky Dragway

Earn eligibility for IHRA Bracket Finals and World Finals consideration.

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2026 Team Kentucky Dragway Qualification

To qualify for Team Kentucky Dragway and IHRA Bracket Finals racers must:

  • Hold an active Kentucky Dragway Membership
  • Be registered with IHRA
  • Compete in a minimum of 3 points events

Kentucky Dragway must be listed as your IHRA Home Track.

Team Qualification by Class

Top 10 – Modified
Top 10 – Sportsman
Top 5 – Jr. Dragster

These racers may represent Kentucky Dragway at:

IHRA Bracket Finals
IHRA World Finals in Memphis

The highest points finisher in each class determines World Finals eligibility.

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Gold Card Champion of Champions

Drivers who Win or Runner-Up a Supercharged Saturday event qualify for the Champion of Champions Runoff Race.

Classes

  • Top ET
  • Modified
  • Sportsman
  • Jr. Dragster

One Entry Per Driver

Runoff Date

TBA

Entry Fees

Top ET

$60 Entry

Win a 2027 Gold Card

Modified

$40 Entry

Win a 2027 Gold Card

Sportsman

$30 Entry

Win a 2027 Gold Card

Jr. Dragster

$30 Entry

Win a 2027 Gold Card

Important

Supercharged Saturday wins qualify only for Gold Card rewards
They do not qualify for IHRA Bracket Finals or World Finals.

Sportsman Series Information

Additional Sportsman series schedule and payout details

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Points Program Policies

Points rules and structure are currently under review and may be adjusted prior to the start of the season.

Kentucky Dragway reserves the right to:

  • Review points structure
  • Clarify class eligibility
  • Adjust rules prior to the first points race

All finalized rules will be published on the Kentucky Dragway website before the season begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the points system finalized?
Why is the points system under review?
Can the points system change after the season starts?
How will final changes be communicated?
Why is this policy important?

Ready to Race for Points in 2026?

Join the Kentucky Dragway membership program to compete for championships, team representation, and season-long rewards.