2026 Points Membership
Points System – Frequently Asked Questions
Is the points system finalized?
No. The points system is currently under review and remains subject to change.
Why is the points system under review?
The review process allows Kentucky Dragway to ensure the points structure is fair, consistent, and aligned with class participation, event formats, and overall program integrity for the season.
Can the points system change after the season starts?
Any revisions or clarifications will be completed and officially announced on the Kentucky Dragway Website.
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How will final changes be communicated?
All finalized points rules will be published on the Kentucky Dragway website before the first race of the year.
Why is this policy important?
This process ensures transparency, consistency, and fairness for all competitors while allowing Kentucky Dragway to deliver a competitive points program that reflects racer and sponsor input and operational needs.
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Kentucky Dragway reserves the right to review, clarify, and finalize the points system prior to the first scheduled points event. All decisions are final.
No Box Knockout Series
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2026 Team Kentucky Dragway – IHRA Bracket & World Finals Eligibility
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To be eligible for Team Kentucky Dragway and consideration for the IHRA Bracket Finals, including World Finals participation in Memphis, racers must hold an active Kentucky Dragway Membership and participate a minimum of three 2026 points events and be signed up with IHRA,
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Points Membership for 2026
This Membership is separate from IHRA
$100 before April 1st​
$150 After April 2nd
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Membership Benefits & Purpose: Membership supports track operations related to points tracking, ensures points program eligibility throughout the season, facilitates racer sign-ups and tracking with IHRA, and makes participants eligible for Kentucky Dragway points championships, Team Kentucky Dragway representation, and IHRA Bracket Finals and World Finals participation in Memphis.
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Team Qualification by Class:
Base Line for Bracket Finals
numbers can fluctuate
Top 10 – Modified
Top 10 – Sportsman
Top 5 – Jr. Dragster
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IHRA World Finals Qualifications, The highest points finisher in each class based on when they signed up with IHRA and Kentucky Dragway Membership program.
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Kentucky Dragway must be listed as your Home Track with IHRA!
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Qualified racers will represent Kentucky Dragway while competing against the top racers from our IHRA region at the Bracket Finals, with advancement opportunities and national recognition at the IHRA World Finals in Memphis.​
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​First-round show up points
Each round won Points
Any year end ties will be determined by a runoff​
CLASSES
Modified
Sportsman
Jr. Dragster has $100 added to their points cash fund donated by Jerry Malone
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ELIGIBLE RACES
No Box Knockout Series
Eligible for: Modified, Sportsman, and Jr. Dragster racers​
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Any Points corrections must be emailed to KentuckyDragway@gmail.com within 48 hours after the points list is posted or they stand as is. Your email is your date stamp! Do not text!
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​2026 GOLD CARD Champion of Champions Race
Win or R/up a Supercharged Saturday event and be entered into the year end
Champion of Champion Race
Top ET
Modified
Sportsman
Jr. Dragster
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ONE ENTRY PER DRIVER
Runoff date TBA
Top ET Champion of Champions Runoff Race $60 to Enter this race. 2027 Gold Card to Win!
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Modified Champion of Champions Runoff Race $40 to Enter this race. 2027 Gold Card to Win!
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Sportsman Champion of Champions Runoff Race $30 to Enter this race. 2027 Gold Card to Win!
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Jr. Dragster Champion of Champions Runoff Race $30 to Enter this race. 2027 Gold Card to Win!
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Must be entered in the Kentucky Dragway membership program!
Supercharged Saturday Event Win/Rup do not Qualify for the IHRA Bracket or WORLD Finals Participation. Supercharged Saturday events are for Gold Card Rewards Only.
$100 before April 1st​
$150 After April 2nd