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NHRA and ARP Launch ‘Bad Luck Program’ Boosting Lucas Oil Drag Racing Drivers
Highlights
- NHRA and ARP launched “Bad Luck Program” supporting unlucky racers.
- Program started last month, lasting through NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.
- ARP awards “Bad Luck Bonus” to sportsman racers with tough breaks.
- Eligibility requires displaying ARP contingency decal on vehicles.
- Bonus awarded at every national event throughout 2026 season.
- Program promotes sportsmanship beyond just top finishers.
NHRA and ARP launch a Bad Luck Program for national events in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, starting last month in Maryland and running through 2026 75th anniversary season.
The initiative targets racers who suffer misfortune across categories on race weekends.
ARP awards a Bad Luck Bonus for narrow losses, thousandth red-lights, or mechanical setbacks, including trailer issues that compromise participation.
The bonus is awarded at every national event throughout 2026.
Eligibility is simple: display an ARP contingency decal on the car to be considered.
Displaying the ARP contingency decal is required for consideration.
ARP’s Rick Feaster stresses rewarding supporters even when results fall short, addressing a gap where contingency payouts typically reach only winners and runners-up.
The program recognizes razor-thin defeats and equipment failures, not just podiums.
The bonus appears at every national event through 2026, complementing NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season initiatives.
In competitive terms, the scheme cushions bad variance, sustains morale, and encourages continued entries from sportsman teams absorbing costly setbacks.
It also promotes sportsmanship by valuing execution and effort, not solely trophies, strengthening the culture across grassroots-focused categories.
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series remains a primary stage for sportsman racers, making targeted support crucial for participation, cost control, and event vitality.
The initiative arrives amid a busy calendar that includes headline moments from Norwalk qualifying to emerging winners across national events.
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NHRA & ARP: “Bad Luck Bonus” Debuts!
New bonus awards in 2026 for racers hit by bad luck.
ARP & NHRA recognize sportsmanship—even when luck runs out.
Every NHRA National
For Sportsman Racers
All 2026 Season
Turning tough breaks ➔ into bonus recognition.
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