Lightning Rods

For those looking the thrills of rear wheel drive non-contact rod racing at an affordable cost, the Lightning Rods are just the answer.

The new breed of BMW and Lexus cars are now making their mark on the formula, having now completely replaced the old Ford Sierra that was a stalwart of the formula for a generation. These 2 Litre machines provide fast and furious action on track.

Engines and suspension modifications are kept as inexpensive as possible, whilst the large size of the cars leads to non-stop action on the tight confines of 1/4 mile ovals and provides some spectacular racing.

The 2026 World Cup for the class will be staged at Tullyroan Oval in September.

Downloads

2026 ORCi Rules of Racing
2026 DMC Drivers Contract Application Form (Adult Formulas)
2026 Lightning Rods Rules
DMC Driver Briefing Document 2026

Where and when you can see this class in action at DMC Tracks

Date	Information
Aghadowey Oval Friday 17/7/2026 @ 6pm-9pm	SUMMER SPEEDWEEKEND Practice Evening
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 25/7/2026 @ 6.30pm	2.0 Hot Rods Hoosier Challenge Series Round 2 Lightning Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup Superstox Thunder Rods Junior Productions
Aghadowey Oval Saturday 8/8/2026 @ 6.30pm	2.0 Hot Rods Lightning Rods Thunder Rods Junior Productions The Young Trophy 2026 Ninja Karts
Tullyroan Oval Thursday 13/8/2026 @ 6pm-9pm	Practice Evening All formulas welcome
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 29/8/2026 @ 6.30pm	National Hot Rods 2027 World Series NI Round 3 2.0 Hot Rods The Lee Cherry Memorial Trophy 2026 Lightning Rods 1600 Rookie Bangers Junior Productions
Tullyroan Oval Friday 18/9/2026 @ 6pm-9pm	SEPTEMBER SPEEDWEEKEND Practice Evening
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 19/9/2026 @ tbc	SEPTEMBER SPEEDWEEKEND National Hot Rods 2026 British Championship Superstox 2026 British Championship Lightning Rods 2026 World Cup Ninja Karts The Keir Millar Memorial Trophy 2026 Stock Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup
Tullyroan Oval Sunday 20/9/2026 @ tbc	SEPTEMBER SPEEDWEEKEND National Hot Rods 2027 World Series Super Round Superstox 2026 Irish Open Championship Lightning Rods 2026 NI Open Ninja Karts 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup Stock Rods 2026 DMC Gold Cup
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 3/10/2026 @ 6.30pm	HOT ROD HEAVEN! National Hot Rods 2026 Ulster Championship & 2027 World Series NI Round 4 Lightning Rods 2026 Irish Championship Thunder Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup 2.0 Hot Rods Stock Rods
Aghadowey Oval Friday 9/10/2026 @ 6pm-9pm	Practice Evening All formulas welcome
Tipperary Sat/Sun 17&18/10/2026 @	National Hot Rods 2026 Irish Open Championship & Super Round 2.0 Hot Rods 2026 Internations Cup & Irish Open Championship Stock Rods 2026 Internations Cup Lightning Rods 2026 Irish Open Championship
Aghadowey Oval Saturday 31/10/2026 @ 6.30pm	National Hot Rods 2027 World Series NI Round 6 & Richard Turtle Memorial Cup 2026 1600 Rookie Bangers 2026 Irish Championship Thunder Rods 2026 Irish Championship (inc Irish Revenge sponsored by Autoclean, Limavady) Stock Rods Lightning Rods
Tullyroan Oval Sunday 3/1/2027 @ 2pm	HAPPY NEW YEAR Big Van Bangers Van-dalism 2027 2.0 Hot Rods Superstox Lightning Rods Junior Productions