NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

*All times are local and subject to change

Friday, March 17th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 10:00 A.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Nitro Qualifying- Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying - 1:30 PM & 5:00 PM
First Round Follow Up – Meet announcer Brian Lohnes in the Pits after first round to get the scoop on the hottest story from Round 1.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session - At the NHRA Midway Display Jerry Savoie, Angie Smith, Scotty Pollacheck, Hector Arana and Andie Rawlings - 10:30 AM
Toyota Autograph Session - At the Toyota Midway Display - 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Jet Cars - After Nitro qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Larsen Motorsports jet dragsters sponsored by Florida Tech and Matrix System. Known for their exciting pre-run flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.

Saturday, March 18th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 8:15 A.M. until the beginning of the fourth Nitro qualifying session.                      
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 10,000 horsepower Nitro qualifying, the pro drivers last chance to make it into the top 16 for Race Day - 12:45 PM & 3:15 PM
Harley Davidson Autograph Session - At the Harley Davidson Midway Display with Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec - 9:30 AM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Fan Appreciation - Pro Stock Motorcycle drivers will be outside their pit area for a meet and greet, take pictures and sign autographs - 10:00-10:45 AM
Nitro School – Come join Alan Reinhart and Rob Wendland at the NHRA Midway Display and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 10:00 AM
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Del Worsham, Clay Millican, Vincent Nobile and Jerry Savoie - 10:30 A.M.
Mopar Autograph Session - At the Mopar Midway Display - 10:45 AM
Meet and Greet - Come meet Leah Pritchett and Papa John at the NHRA Midway display - 2:15 PM
Go Army Experience Challenge - Come join us at the Go Army Experience display in Nitro Alley for a chance to go head-to-head with the driver of the U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster and with-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Tony Schumacher. - Following the third Nitro qualifying session.                                                                                                                                                                   Jet Cars - After Nitro qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Larsen Motorsports jet dragsters sponsored by Florida Tech and Matrix System. Known for their exciting pre-run flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.

Sunday, March 19th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 9:00 A.M. until the beginning of the third round of Nitro eliminations.
Darrell Gwynn Sealmaster Trackwalk - Join us in walking the track at Gainesville Raceway with our guests from the Darrel Gwynn Foundation. Proceeds from the track walk go to benefitting the Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter at The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis - 9:45 AM
Race Day Review - Get the inside scoop with Alan Reinhart as he runs down the top stories of the weekend before Pre-Race Ceremonies - 10:00 AM
Pre-Race Ceremonies - Make sure you stick around the Mello Yello FanZone after the trackwalk for our driver introductions.
Race Day - The top 16 qualifiers in each class battle it out head to head for the Wally.
Winners Circle - Stick around after racing is completed as we crown our Mello Yello event champions. Winners Circle will be held at the starting line or in the staging lanes.

Gator Lane Ticket Upgrade - Saturday and Sunday
The closest thing to the locker room in racing...the STAGING LANES. Get a front row spot in the staging lanes to watch your favorite drivers get geared up before the race.
*Passes are extremely limited*

FanVision Rental - Advance price $24.95 for a weekend rental                                                                                                                                                                                                                              New for 2017! FanVision's handheld screen allows fans the freedom to shape their race-day experience with custom content such as: Live broadcast, Video replays, Live audio communications, Live stats & analysis, Competition ladder for all divisions, Season standings and more! 

Stop by the Amalie Motor Oil display to take a photo with a live alligator!

ALL WEEKEND - Come by our NEW NHRA Midway Display for your chance to win prizes, receive event information and renew your NHRA Membership. If you are already an NHRA Member come hang out in our NEW NHRA Member Hospitality Area.

Throughout the 2017 season, the NHRA will pay tribute to the legion of first responders, the heroes who are among the first people to arrive and assist at the scene of an emergency.

NHRA Salutes First Responders will honor medical professionals, law-enforcement officers, firefighters, members of the armed forces, and a number of other professions charged with the safety and well-being of the public, much like the Safety Safari is charged with the safety and well-being of the racing community.

As part of the tribute, first responders will be eligible for discounted tickets to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals through GovX. Click here to purchase. 

Group Ticket Sales

Looking to host a company outing, entertain clients or just get together with friends? Groups of 25 or more receive discounts starting at $10 off a reserved seat.  Bringing your group out to the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals will get you discounts off daily ticket prices and no per ticket fees.

VIP Skybox Suite

The ultimate race day experience is in the VIP Skybox Suite, which sits above the Pit Side grandstands giving fans a start to finish view of the track. You will enjoy:

• Full weekend or single day suite access
• Indoor and outdoor seating
• Catered lunch and unlimited Coca-Cola, Dasani and Powerade
• Special event issue of National Dragster
• Souvenir race program
• Elevator access and ADA accessible
• Preferred suite parking passes
• Air conditioned suite
• Closed-circuit televisions
• Skybox level restrooms
• Don’t forget Every Ticket's a Pit Pass®!

Or, book a private VIP Skybox Suite for the full weekend or for a single-day for up to 40 guests!

For more information on Group Ticket Sales and VIP Skybox Suites, call KYLE ROBERTS at 352-337-0046 or kroberts@nhra.com

TOP ELIMINATOR CLUB

Want to feel the races? The Top Eliminator Club will get you up-close to all the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing at Gainesville Raceway! If you’ve never experienced the TEC, now is the time to upgrade!

TEC members enjoy:

• Prime starting line seating
• Access to the TEC hospitality center with a closed-circuit television broadcast of the race
• Continental breakfast and buffet style lunch on Saturday & Sunday
• Unlimited non-alcoholic refreshments all weekend long
• Exclusive autograph and Q&A sessions with some of drag racing’s biggest stars
• TEC store with exclusive merchandise
• Private TEC restrooms
• Exclusive gift bag with the purchase of a full-event ticket package
• TEC parking pass with minimum purchase

TEC tickets can be purchased by clicking the TICKETS button above.