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WELCOME TO THE UMTR NORTH DIVISION! The United Manual Transmission Racers (UMTR) is dedicated to the lost art of stick shift drag racing. We welcome racers, spectators, and enthusiasts alike to join the excitement of stick shift drag racing.

As the song says “See you in September”……. stick shift racing with NDRL and UMTR South – can’t get better than that!!

Darana Raceway-Hebron OH Thursday, 9/10/2026 Test n Tune only. Friday, 9/11/2026 & Saturday, 9/12/2026 Racing both days.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Gates Open 2pm – Test n Tune 4-10pm. $50

  • Friday, September 11, 2026 Gates open 7am – Time Runs begin 10am – Anonymously sponsored UMTR Race. Gate fee $30 per entry, to be paid at the gate upon entry. Tech card fee (in addition to gate) to be paid at UMTR trailer upon sign in. Tech card fee (in addition to gate) to be paid at UMTR trailer upon sign in.  Quick Stick entry – $60 plus gate, Street Stick Entry – $35 plus gate. Friday we will run on North ET rules. You do not need to be a UMTR member to race, only to receive additional awards and payouts.
  • Saturday, September 12, 2026 Gates open at 7am – time runs start at 10am Join us for the BIG North vs. South 2026 UMTR Stick Shift Nationals at National Trail Raceway sponsored by Empaco, Jaes Towing, Browell and Pace Trailers.
  • $250 to best Winning Package
  • Gate fee $30 per entry, to be paid at the gate upon entry. Tech card fee (in addition to gate) to be paid at UMTR trailer upon sign in. 
  • Quick Stick entry – $60 plus gate, Street Stick Entry – $35 plus gate 
  • Saturday we will run on South ET rules. 
  • You do not need to be a UMTR member to race, only to receive additional awards and payouts.

Be sure to look for the UMTR World Headquarters at all of our upcoming races. – thank you Larry Kortkamp!!

Check out UMTR Merchandise Page to order you new UMTR T-Shirt – 9 colors; short and long sleeves as well as hoodies…….

to view our 2026 schedule click here ‘Schedule‘ .

Want to become a UMTR Member visif the Membership Page to download and mail-in the membership form.

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