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UMTR South Announces 2026 Schedule

The stick-shift-focused racers of the UMTR South are gearing up for a full slate of events in 2026. The series recently announced its 2026 schedule for the Quick Stick and Street Stick classes.

2026 UMTR South Schedule

  • May 2 – Darana Raceway, Xenia, OH
  • May 9 – Darana Raceway, Hebron, OH (North vs. South Nationals)
  • May 16 – Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, OH
  • June 6 – Ohio Valley Dragway, West Point, KY
  • June 27 – Kentucky Dragway, Clay City, KY
  • July 18 – Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, OH
  • August 8 – Darana Raceway, Xenia, OH
  • August 15 – U.S. 60 Dragway, Hardinsburg, KY
  • August 22 – Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, OH (Memorial Race)
  • August 29 – London Dragway, London, KY
  • September 12 – Darana Raceway, Hebron, OH (with NDRL)
  • September 26 – Darana Raceway, Xenia, OH
  • October 3 – Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, OH
  • October 10 – Darana Raceway, Xenia, OH (Fall Finale)

This story was originally published on February 3, 2026. Drag Illustrated

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