JR DRAGSTER SERIES

What is JDRL (Jr Drag Racing League)?

The NHRA Jr Drag Racing League offers kids ages 5-18 a chance to race half-scale dragsters in a controlled environment. If you haven't seen a Jr Dragster, then you haven't seen the future of NHRA drag racing.

JDRL RULES, MEMBERSHIP, FAQ'S
JR's in NHRA VIDEO
NHRA JDRL FB Page

- All Jr's need to be a JDRL member
- All Jr's must be licensed
- All Jr's must Follow NHRA Rules - For detailed rules and amendments please see NHRA Jr Rule Book Online
- All participants must have a MINOR RELEASE FORM signed by both parents or guardians.

Jr Dragster Competition Categories

Trophy Classes - Win 2 Rounds, Win a Trophy!

All participants receive a Medallion!
Jr's race at all racing events (unless otherwise noted) - see schedule for dates.
CLASSES
- Novice (age 5 - 9)
- Intermediate (age 10 - 12)
- Advanced (age 13 - 18)

Special Events for Jr Drag Racers

GCR Championship Series - see schedule for series dates

Held at - Grove Creek Raceway - Grove City MN

2024 Jr Trophy Getters!
Novice: 1st-Kingston Stribling, 2nd-Emma Backer
Intermediate: 3rd-Evan Songas, 4th-Brynn Reynolds, 6th-Liam Backer, 2nd Bodie Carlson, 1st-Colt Carlson
Advanced: 1st-Colin Songas, 2nd-Ty Reynold

To Qualify to compete at the NHRA Jr Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals, you must join the Grove Creek Championship Series.

-- $35 entrance fee to be eligible (sign up at track before first points race)
-- Count your best points races of the season (see schedule for details)
-- Points awarded for attendance and rounds won
-- Top point getters earn Special Prizes and Trophies awarded at presentations

GCR Jr Drag Racing Challenge - Sun Jun 22, 2025