National Hot Rods

The elite formula of the small ovals, these cars are purpose-built race cars with strong exaggerated Kevlar panels clothing high specification spaceframe chassis and highly adjustable suspension designs. They run on Hoosier slick tyres and are by far the fastest formula on show at the DMC Race Promotions circuits.

The engines are developed from 2L blocks, and the most popular are the Vauxhall 16v and the Ford Duratec 16v motors, producing 235+ BHP in National Hot Rod trim. Spoilers and aerodynamic aids are the order of the day, with the most popular body styles Vauxhall Tigra's, Lotus Exige's, Ginetta's and Ford Fiesta’s.

Northern Ireland drivers have consistently shown very well in this class, and the non-contact National Hot Rod Racing provides an excellent spectacle to be enjoyed by any motorsport fan. Each September the British Championship at Tullyroan Oval showcases the very best of National Hot Rod racing.

Downloads

National Hot Rod Tyre Declaration Sheet
2026 ORCi Rules of Racing
2026 NHRPA Contract Form
2026 National Hot Rods Rules of Racing
2026 National Hot Rods Technical Specifications
DMC Driver Briefing Document 2026



National Hot Rod Driver - Tyre Submission Site

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

Date	Information
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
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 24/10/2026 @ 6pm	National Hot Rods 2027 World Series NI Round 5 Superstox 2026 Irish Championship Junior Productions 2026 Irish Championship Ninja Karts 2026 Hollytree Farm Champion of Champions & Individual Achievement Award 2.0 Hot Rods
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
Hednesford Sunday 29/11/2026 @	National Hot Rods 2026 Best in Britain 2.0 Hot Rods 2026 Best in Britain Stock Rods 2026 Best in Britain Superstox 2026 Best in Britain
Aghadowey Oval Monday 28/12/2026 @ 1.30pm	FESTIVE CRACKER National Hot Rods 2027 World Series NI Round 7 1600 Rookie Bangers Festive Challenge Ninja Karts 2026 Stars of Tomorrow Challenge Stock Rods Thunder Rods