{"id":83513,"date":"2026-03-18T22:54:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayco.com\/dayconews\/dayco-joins-nhra-contingency-program\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T22:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:54:57","slug":"dayco-joins-nhra-contingency-program","status":"publish","type":"dayconews","link":"https:\/\/www.dayco.com\/emea-es\/dayconews\/dayco-joins-nhra-contingency-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Dayco Joins NHRA Contingency Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dayco, a global leader in high-performance drive system solutions, has announced its 2026 participation in the NHRA Contingency Program. Dayco will post $17,000 for racers competing at the NHRA level in specific classes who run Dayco blower belts and earn win or runner-up finishes.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative reinforces Dayco\u2019s commitment to high-horsepower performance and grassroots-to-professional motorsports racing, as the Contingency Program was designed by the NHRA to create a direct connection between manufacturers and racers by rewarding superior performance with tangible financial incentives.<\/p>\n<p>For 2026, Dayco will award NHRA racers competing in Pro Mod, Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes. Eligible racers who run Dayco\u2019s 8mm blower belts, display the required Dayco decals and meet NHRA Contingency Program guidelines will qualify for payouts when finishing as event winner or runner-up in these classes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pro Mod ($500 to win, $100 to runner-up per event)<\/li>\n<li>Top Alcohol Dragster ($300 to win, $100 to runner-up per event)<\/li>\n<li>Top Alcohol Funny Car ($300 to win, $100 to runner-up per event)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77406 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nhra-blower-2026-news.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" \/>Dayco blower belts are engineered for extreme racing environments, delivering superior grip, reduced stretch, and consistent power transfer under high boost conditions. Designed to withstand the punishing demands of supercharged engines, Dayco belts are trusted by racers who compete at the highest levels of racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur blower belts have become the belt of choice for several Top Fuel and Pro Mod teams due to their durability,\u201d said Dipesh Maniar, head of Dayco North America\u2019s motorsports program. \u201cThe drivers we partner with have seen our belts last two to three times longer than competitor belts so we are eager to see how many more drivers we can help reach the winner\u2019s circle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NHRA Contingency Program rewards racers for using and promoting products from participating manufacturers. With more than 100 brands involved, it remains one of the most powerful marketing partnerships in motorsports, directly benefiting racers who align with performance-driven companies like Dayco.<\/p>\n<p>Racers interest in learning more about Dayco blower belts can click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayco.com\/na-en\/products\/aftermarket-products\/racing-belts\/8mm-blower-belts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Details on eligible categories, payout levels and decal requirements will be available through NHRA\u2019s official contingency portal: NHRA.com\/Competition\/Contingency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dayco<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture, and distribution of essential engine drive systems and aftermarket solutions for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture, and industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 120 years of engineering heritage, Dayco has built a reputation for delivering reliable, efficient, and high\u2011performance drive systems that support customers around the world in meeting the most demanding application requirements. Our deep technical expertise and continuous commitment to innovation enable us to provide advanced system solutions tailored to the evolving needs of global markets.<\/p>\n<p>Dayco\u2019s world\u2011class distribution network supplies the aftermarket with a comprehensive offering of kits and components designed to meet the specific needs of each local market. This capability is strengthened by a dedicated global team that acts with ownership, respects one another, and continuously learns to support our customers with excellence. Our mission is to deliver innovative products and services to the market that move the world forward, always.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Dayco operates more than 30 locations in 20 countries and employs over 1,900 associates worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dayco, a global leader in high-performance drive system solutions, has announced its 2026 participation in the NHRA Contingency Program. 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This initiative reinforces Dayco\u2019s commitment to high-horsepower performance and grassroots-to-professional motorsports racing, as the Contingency Program was designed by the NHRA&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":77398,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"newstype":[4106],"class_list":["post-83513","dayconews","type-dayconews","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","newstype-news-emea-es"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.4 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dayco | News: Dayco Joins NHRA Contingency Program - EMEA | ES<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dayco, a global leader in high-performance drive system solutions, has announced its 2026 participation in the NHRA Contingency Program. 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