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

2025 Jr Trophy Getters!
Novice: 1st-Blair Reynolds, 2nd-Kingston Stribling
Intermediate: 1st-Colby Becking, 4th-Jasper Urbick, 2nd-Liam Backer, 3rd-Brynn Reynolds
Advanced: 4th-Jayden Heem, 3rd-Evan Songas, 2nd-Ty Reynolds, 1st-Colin Songas

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 Holiday Mini-Series Specials!

Held at - Grove Creek Raceway - Grove City MN - See poster below for more details!

Click on image for pdf file
The 'Holiday Mini-Series' is made up of 3 double header race weekends featuring all our regular classes with it's own mini-point series - no need to sign up for you are automatically entered in the events you participate in! Awards are presented at the year end racer picnic and presentations.

GCR Jr Drag Racing Challenge - Sun Jun 7, 2026