2026 NHRA SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CANADIAN ET FINALS – NORTHWEST DIVISION PRESENTED BY HOOSIER

2026 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Canadian ET Finals- Northwest Division Presented by Hoosier

The roar of the engines returns to Edmonton this summer. We are pleased to host the 2026 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Canadian ET Finals – Northwest Division Presented by Hoosier at Rad Torque Raceway from August 29–30, 2026. This event represents the ultimate showdown for the best bracket racers in the region. Whether you are chasing a Wally or looking to represent your home track, here is the essential information for the upcoming race weekend.

This is the Road to Vegas!

Event Schedule

Please note the gate times and race order to ensure a smooth weekend of competition.

Friday, August 28

• Parking Begins: 12:00 pm
• Test and Tune Lane: In conjuction with JB’s Power Centre Street Legals

Saturday, August 29

• Gates Open: 7:30 am
• Gambler Race & Time Trials: 9:00 am
• Team Race: To follow the Gambler

Sunday, August 30

• Gates Open: 7:30 am
• Main Event Q1: 9:00 am
• Main Event Eliminations: To follow qualifying

Competitor Fees

All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Spectators must enter through the front gate. Spectators entering through the back gate will be charged as Crew.

Team Structure

Each participating track can bring as many entries as they like! Team members MUST have competed in a minimum of three Summit ET Points events at the track they are representing. You must have physically attended those 3 events.

Team Captains

Each team is allowed 2 Team Captains. Team Captains will handle any and all questions that arise during the event. Rad Torque Raceway Race Control Tower will be restricted and limited to essential staff and NHRA officials. Should a Captain have a question, please come to the tower. Division Director ruling in any dispute is final. Additionally, Division Director can levy any penalties towards an individual or team based on racer/crew unsportsmanlike conduct or actions in Race Control or Starting Line.

Pit Vehicles

Team Captains are responsible for policing their team’s pit vehicles for improper use. ALL drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a valid drivers license.

Event Categories and Technical Specs

From the high-speed electronics of Super Pro to our rising Junior stars, the Northwest Division offers a class for every competitor.

Run Order

Sportsman, Pro, Super Pro, Bike/Sled, Jr. Street, Jr. Thunder, Jr. Lightning for Saturday and Sunday.

Gambler Race

On Saturday, there will be a gambler race. 7 classes: Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Bike/Sled, Jr. Street, Jr. Thunder, and Jr. Lightning. Entry Fee: Super Pro and Pro $100; All other classes $60, CAD, paid in the staging lanes.

The Gambler race will be the first thing on track Saturday morning. If you are eliminated in the 1^st round of the gambler, you may get a 2^nd run with the non-gamblers. Once a competitor has had two runs down the track, their day is complete. The exception are the gambler competitors still in eliminations after the 2^nd round.

Team Race

After the completion of the gambler, each track can select 3 competitors in each of the 7 categories to participate in the team race. Each round win earns a point for the team. The team with the most points earned will be the champion. Special awards to be handed out to each category champion. Random draw for the 1^st round single; subsequent round bye runs will be the best reaction time from the previous round. Bye run does not carry over.

Lane Assignments, Pairings, and Byes

• All classes will be called to the lanes in sessions.
• For the Gambler, the potential first round bye will be a random draw, with the best winning reaction time earning the bye in the following rounds. Bye does not carry over.
• Sunday’s qualifying session will be set by reaction time. A sportsman ladder will be used.

NHRA Membership and Competition Number Required

All competitors must be NHRA Members in order to participate. All competitors must also have a valid and current NHRA competition number. All competitors must have a current NHRA License, if applicable.

Class Changes, Multiple Entries, Multiple Drivers

Class changes need to done in the tower. During each day, each car can only have one driver and each car can only compete in one class. Under no circumstances can a car make multiple runs in a time trial session. Drivers are allowed to compete in multiple classes provided they meet eligibility requirements and have two separate cars. A broken race car in eliminations cannot be replaced.

Pit Area and Conduct

Rad Torque Raceway is a shared community. We ask that all participants curtail noisy activities after 10:00 pm. Please be respectful of the facility by using trash cans and leaving your designated pit area clean.

Pit Vehicles

Team Captains are responsible for policing their team’s pit vehicles for improper use. ALL drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a valid drivers license.

Special Awards

For those interested in the aesthetics of the sport, the NHRA Certification Team will be awarding Best Appearing vehicles in each major category, along with a Best Engineered award.

Jr. Street

Jr. Street is reserved for Jr. Street registered racers 13-16 per Jr. Street rules. Any competitor running quicker than 8.50 at any time will be disqualified from the event. The quickest you can dial in is 9.00. EV’s are not allowed in Jr. Street.

Jr. Dragster

Each track may send as many racers as they want.  Racers will be split into Lightning and Thunder based on age.  A driver that started the season as a 12-year- old but is 13 at the time of the ET Finals may run in Jr. Thunder but cannot dial quicker than 8.90.  Team members MUST have competed in a minimum of three Summit ET Points events at the track they are representing.  You must have physically attended those 3 events.

Summit Series Decals

Each Competitor is required to run the respective (Summit or JDRL) series decal for the duration of the event.  Failure to display the appropriate series decal is grounds for disqualification from the event, per the Division Director.

Contingency Money

Sunday Main Event Winners and Runner up finishers in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Bike/Sled are eligible to receive contingency money from participating contingency sponsors. Racers are responsible for adhering to all contingency rules and regulations displaying necessary stickers/running specific products as determined by sponsors.

Post-Round Infractions

If after a competition round, a competitor is found to be in violation of a safety item (whether through spot inspection/peer reporting) will face potential consequences up to and including disqualification from the remainder of the day’s event. The opposing competitor will not be reinstated back into competition in these circumstances. The final penalty of the offender will be at the sole discretion of the Division Director/Race Director.

If a potential violation is discovered by a competitor prior to staging, they can notify starting line or staging lane personnel. The competitor can have reasonable time to correct the matter. Once staged, they have accepted the condition of the round, and the race will be considered final once completed.

Additional ET Finals Rules and Regulations

• All classes will be run on a five-tenth full tree with the exception of Bike/Sled.
• Deep staging will be allowed, but it may not be written on the vehicle. The starter will not wait for the competitor to deep stage. It is the responsibility of the competitor to get in.
• Bike/Sled will run a split tree. Racers wanting a Pro tree must put a “P” at the end of the dial in (i.e. 9.00P).
• Crosstalk will be used in Super Pro only. Racers not wanting Crosstalk need to put an “N” at the end of their dial.
• No passengers at any time with the exception of Jr. Street.
• Dial in’s and numbers must be clear and visible on the front, right side, and rear window. Rad Torque Raceway’s drag strip has a right side tower.
• Shoe polish numbers are only allowed in Sportsman and Jr. Street. Division Director can make exceptions.
• Dial in’s cannot be changed past designated signage at the front of staging unless approved by Division Director.
• Once a driver pre-stages, they have accepted the conditions of the race. Re-runs will not be granted.
• Excessive braking is grounds for disqualification. Division Director decision is final and may not be appealed.
• Any racer or crew member found to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances during racing hours or conducting themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner will be immediately excused from the event.
• Team designator must be displayed on the driver side lower portion of the windshield, top of the cowl on dragsters, and on the front light for motorcycles.
• Racers can only compete for one team at the Summit Racing Equipment ET Finals.
• Delay boxes must be completely removed from the vehicle with the exception of Super Pro and Bike/Sled.
• No artificial noisemakers allowed
• A driver may compete in a maximum of 2 classes. Junior competitors are permitted to race in 2 classes in addition to their Junior dragster class if they earned the position on the team.

Payouts and Road to the National Championship

The Sunday Main Event is where history is made. Winners in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Bike/Sled earn the right to attend the NHRA Nevada Nationals (October 29 – November 1, 2026) to compete for the Summit ET Racing Series National Championship.

Main Event Payouts

*Paid by Summit at LVMS during the World Finals. **Additional purse paid out depending on car count 

Main Event Payouts (Jr. Classes)

Know Before You Go

• Check out the FAN ZONE for first-time visitor info
• Please follow all RAD Torque Raceway facility policies
• No outside food or beverages permitted
• For everyone’s safety and comfort, please leave pets at home

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