Welcome to the UMTR South 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.
Get ready for some high winding, gear banging, wheel standing racing excitement!
Our 2026 schedule !
We just updated our 2026 Racing Schedule - it looks like this could be one of the most exciting years yet!
Next up is may 16th race at edgewater!
Racing season is on full swing!! - Saturday May 16th, 2026 at Edgewater Sports Park in Cleves, Ohio - presented by Schaffer's Towing with guaranteed minimum payout of $1000 for Quick Stick and $500 for Street Stick
For more information see our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2487778041662320
Have you signed up as a UMTR South Member to receive all the member benefits and payouts? See the Membership Page to sign-up online or download and mail-in the membership form. You don't need to be a UMTR member to race with us but you do need to be a member for the sponsored payouts.
ATTENTION IN THE PITS!!! The May 9th race at darana raceway in hebron,oh has been Cancelled.
Due to the IHRA moving their Spring Nationals to Darana Raceway (National Trail) - the scheduled May 9th North vs. South UMTR race has been cancelled.
Saturday September 12th, 2026 at Durana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio (formerly National Trail) brings the re-scheduled annual North vs. South Nationals sponsored by Pace Trailers, Browell Bellhousings, Empaco Equipment, and Jae's Towing. See who will be victorious and whether North or South will claim the title. Its a can't miss race (and a points race as well).
For more information see our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1631811408030475
2026 Sponsors
