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NHRA fans will have a rare chance to jump ahead of the 2026 75th Anniversary season with a major holiday-ticket promotion running Black Friday through Cyber Monday. From 12:00 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday, ticket buyers can take advantage of an exclusive limited-time offer: Buy one ticket, get one 50% off on select 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events.

The four-day sale gives fans early access to some of the most anticipated stops on next year’s schedule, from the East Coast to the West Coast, including the sport’s oldest traditions and newest battles. It’s the perfect opportunity for families, diehard fans, or first-time attendees to lock in premium seats long before the gates open.

2026 events included in the sale:

March 5–8, 2026 – Gainesville, Fla.
The season opens in classic fashion with one of NHRA’s most historic and beloved events, the Gatornationals, a race that sets the tone for the championship fight every year.

March 20–22, 2026 – Phoenix, Ariz.
Fans return to the desert for early-season drama, cool conditions, and big horsepower as the tour heats up in the Southwest with the NHRA Arizona Nationals.

April 9–12, 2026 – Pomona, Calif.
The famed NHRA Winternationals brings drivers back to one of drag racing’s most iconic strips, where history is always just a run away,

May 14–17, 2026 – Chicago, Ill.
A fan-favorite stop known for massive crowds, unpredictable conditions, and some of the quickest racing of the season at the Gerber Collision& Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals.

May 29–31, 2026 – Mechanicsville, Md
Maryland International Raceway’s inaugural event, the NHRA Potomac Nationals, will be a must-attend stop for East Coast fans.

June 5–7, 2026 – Epping, N.H.
New England Dragway hosts one of the most passionate fan bases on the tour, delivering a uniquely electric atmosphere at the annual NHRA New England Nationals.

July 24–26, 2026 – Seattle, Wash.
Beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery and a historic racetrack combine for a wild weekend at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.

Sept. 2–7, 2026 – Indianapolis, Ind.
The world’s biggest drag race, the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, is a Labor Day tradition, a championship turning point, and a bucket-list event for every fan and racer.

Nov.12–15, 2026 – Pomona, Calif.
The season concludes where champions are crowned, and legacies are written at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.

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