NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

NHRA Youth and Education Services®

NHRA is an acronym for National Hot Rod Association. Founded in 1951, the company was originally created as a means of getting hot-rodders off the streets and into a safer environment. Today, the NHRA is the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body and the foremost promoter of drag racing in the world! It entertains millions of racing fans per year, with the fastest and most spectacular form of entertainment on wheels. The NHRA’s premier racing series features 24 national championship events each year.

The NHRA Youth & Education Services (YES) Program was founded in 1989. It is the only full-time education program in motorsports that provides quality programs and activities for schools and youth organizations nationwide. Not only is the YES Program FREE, it focuses on the importance of goals and continued education, while allowing students to learn about and explore various career opportunities. The program will show students how S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is applied to both, real world situations and NHRA Drag Racing, which they will have the opportunity to see live at the track!

2020 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES YES PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Feb. 7: Pomona, CA- Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com

Feb 21: Phoenix, AZ- NHRA Arizona Nationals

June 5: Gainesville, FL- AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

June 12: Houston, TX- Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals Presented by Pennzoil

Sept. 4: Indianapolis, IN- NHRA U.S. Nationals

Sept. 11: Reading, PA- Mopar Express Lane NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil

Sept. 18: Charlotte, NC- NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals PSC/PSM

Oct. 2: St. Louis, MO- AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals

Oct. 16: Dallas, TX- AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

Oct. 30: Las Vegas, NV- Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented By Pennzoil

Nov. 12: Pomona, CA- (Thursday) Auto Club NHRA Finals

Details coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does Y.E.S. Program mean? Yes Program stands for Youth and Education Services Program.

How do I sign-up?  Educators can click on the SIGN UP tab above and submit the online registration form. Once the educator signs up, he or she will receive an email with a link for student and chaperone registration.

How far in advance do I need to sign-up?  You may sign-up all the way until the day of the event. NHRA will also provide iPads on-site, to register last minute additions, bus drivers and chaperones. However, doing the online registration ahead of time will expedite the process.

Who should attend?   All students are welcome, including, but not limited to; middle schools, high schools, colleges and tech schools. The science behind drag racing can be applied to multiple subjects: Automotive, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Art/Graphic design, Sports Medicine, Marketing, Business, Hospitality, and etc....

How long is the event?  Students must arrive between 9 and 10:30am. The program lasts approximately 90 minutes, and then you have the opportunity to watch Championship Drag Racing and walk through the pits for as long as you like.

What do I need to bring?   Nothing is REQUIRED, but we do suggest sunscreen, hats, and earplugs.

How much does the program cost?   This is a FREE program; however, NHRA does not provide transportation or lunches.

What food options will there be?:  Multiple concession stands will be open for students to purchase lunch. No food is provided by the NHRA. Concessions range from $6 - $12 per item.

Who is racing and when?:  Please go to www.nhra.com and click on the event you are attending for that event's specific race schedule. Make sure to click on the box below for the full race schedule that day.

Conduct::  Please conduct yourself and advise your students to behave in a respectful manner to all NHRA staff, security, and event workers.  We suggest 1 chaperone per 15 students.

Waiver Forms:  Upon signing up, please read ALL of the directions. Every participant must fill out their waiver form online. This is your waiver form and your ticket to enter the YES program.

Full Lesson Plan (link)

Science - Acceleration (link)

Technology - Precision Precisely! (link)

Engineering - Innovation and Safety (link)

Math - Calculate the Win Part 1 (link)

Math - Calculate the Win Part 2 (link)

Language Arts - Let the Race Begin Part 1 (link)

Language Arts - Let the Race Begin Part 2 (link)

Business- Behind the Scenes (link)

Top Fuel Rubber Band Dragster

Great American Dragster Derby Lesson Plan (link)

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