Nov 09 - 12
2017
Event Info
The season concludes where it began with an event traditionally laced with drama. The historic racetrack typically enjoys seasonably cool temperatures that translate into perfect racing conditions and a spectacular, no-holds-barred battle for the prestigious NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships. It’s a good bet that the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle world titles will still be in doubt at the beginning of the season’s final day.
As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket's a Pit Pass® at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-884-NHRA (6472). Purchase early and save!
How to Get There: The track is about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. From Interstate 10 east, exit Fairplex Drive or White Avenue and go north; follow signs to Fairplex. From I-10 west, exit Fairplex Drive and go north. The track is about one mile north of the interstate. Arrow Highway provides access from the north.
Visitor Information: La Verne Chamber of Commerce, 909-593-5265; Pomona Chamber of Commerce, 909-622-8484
Schedule
Full Racing Schedule | |
THURSDAY - November 9, 2017 | |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 3:30 PM |
Sportsman Qualifying continue | 4:45 PM |
FRIDAY - November 10, 2017 | |
Midway Opens | 8:30 AM |
| Pro Stock Bike Autograph Session | 10:30 AM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 12:00 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 12:30 PM |
| First Round Follow-Up | After Q1 |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 1:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 2:45 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 3:30 PM |
SATURDAY - November 11, 2017 | |
Midway Opens | 8:30 AM |
| Nitro School at the Auto Club Stage | 10:00 AM |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 10:30 AM |
| Mello Yello Autograph Session | 10:45 AM |
| MOPAR Autograph Session | 10:45 AM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 12:00 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 12:30 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 1:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 2:45 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 3:30 PM |
SUNDAY - November 12, 2017 | |
Midway Opens | 9:00 AM |
| SealMaster Track Walk | 9:30 AM |
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Race Day Review | 9:45 AM |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 1 | 11:00 AM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:00 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:15 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:45 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:15 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:15 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:33 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals | 3:40 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals | 3:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Finals | 3:37 PM |
| Winner's Circle | After Finals |
FAN EVENTS
Thursday, November 9th:
NHRA Fan Fest at Lordsburg Taphouse & Grill - Join some of your favorite NHRA Mello Yello drivers for an autograph session and Fan Fest to kick off the NHRA Auto Club Finals - 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM; Autograph Session: 7:00 - 7:45 PM
Friday, November 10th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 8:30 A.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session - At the NHRA Midway Display featuring Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec, Karen Stoffer, Scotty Pollacheck, Angie Smith, Matt Smith, Jerry Savoie, LE Tonglet, Angelle Sampey, Cory Reed, Melissa Surber, Joey Gladstone, and Ryan Oehler - 10:30 A.M.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying. Qualifying rounds are at 12:45 P.M. and 3:30 P.M.
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.
Night of Champions - At the NHRA Museum - 5:45 PM
Saturday, November 11th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 8:30 A.M. until the beginning of the fourth Nitro qualifying session.
MOPAR Autograph Session - Come join all your MOPAR drivers for an autograph session at the MOPAR Midway Display at 10:45 AM.
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. Qualifying rounds are at 12:45 P.M. and 3:30 P.M.
Nitro School – Come join Alan Reinhart and Robert Hight at the Auto Club Stage and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 10:00 A.M.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Doug Kalitta, Jonnie Lindberg, Greg Anderson and Eddie Krawiec - 10:45 A.M.
Sunday, November 12th:
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.
Sealmaster Trackwalk - Join us in walking the track at Auto Club Raceway with a few of our special guests.
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 - 10:00 A.M.
Race Day - The top 16 qualifiers in each class battle it out head to head for the Wally.
Winner's 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.
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.
TV Schedule
| Date | Round | Time | Channel | Airing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 10, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 6:30 -7:30 PM ET | FS1 | LIVE |
| Saturday, November 11, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 6:00 - 7:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Saturday, November 11, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET | FS1 | LIVE |
| Sunday, November 12, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, November 12, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, November 12, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 11:00 AM - Noon ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, November 12, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 4:00 - 7:00 PM ET | FS1 | LIVE |
| Sunday, November 12, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 12:00 - 3:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Monday, November 13, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Thursday, November 16, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM ET | FS2 | ORIGINAL |
| Friday, November 17, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 4:00 - 4:30 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Friday, November 17, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Saturday, November 18, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 3:00 - 3:30 PM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, November 19, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 4:00 - 4:30 PM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
| Sunday, December 3, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 5:00 - 5:30 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Entry List
First Responders
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 Auto Club NHRA Finals through GovX. Click here to purchase.
