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PDRA Carolina Nationals Postponed Due to Cold Temperatures
Race to Conclude at East Coast Nationals in April
Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:50am
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The PDRA's postponed Carolina Nationals will bring the explosive energy of professional drag racing to the East Coast Nationals in April.Dunn TodayThe Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series was forced to postpone the completion of Saturday eliminations at the season-opening KTR Drag Racing PDRA Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet at Darlington Dragway due to rapidly dropping track temperatures. The remaining races will now be held at the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech in Dunn, North Carolina on April 16-18.
Why it matters
The PDRA is one of the premier professional drag racing series in the United States, and the Carolina Nationals is a marquee event on the calendar. Postponing the race due to extreme weather conditions highlights the challenges that motorsports events can face and the need for contingency planning to ensure the safety of drivers, crews, and fans.
The details
The series had completed two rounds of eliminations in the professional classes and was wrapping up the second round of sportsman eliminations when the decision was made to postpone the rest of the race. Several records were set earlier in the day, including Johnny Camp's new E.T. record in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive. The semifinals and finals in the various professional and sportsman classes will now take place at the East Coast Nationals in April.
- The Carolina Nationals was held on March 28, 2026.
- The remaining races will be completed at the East Coast Nationals on April 16-18, 2026.
The players
Tyler Crossnoe
Series director, PDRA.
Randy Weatherford
No. 1 qualifier in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive.
Johnny Camp
Set a new E.T. record in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive.
What they’re saying
“This event is now secure due to extended downtime and cold temperatures. We have lost the racing surface and do not feel it is a smart move to continue in the essence of safety.”
— Tyler Crossnoe, Series director, PDRA
What’s next
The remaining races from the Carolina Nationals will be held at the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech on April 16-18, 2026, weather permitting.
The takeaway
The postponement of the PDRA Carolina Nationals due to extreme weather conditions highlights the challenges that motorsports events can face and the importance of having contingency plans in place to ensure the safety of participants and fans. The series will now look to complete the event at the upcoming East Coast Nationals, demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability required in professional drag racing.