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 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