After stops in Colorado and California, the Western Swing concludes at scenic Pacific Raceways. One of the tour’s most breathtaking environments, the facility is parked in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier and surrounded by towering trees that add more than beauty: They emit tons of power-enhancing oxygen to feed the appetites of the high-horsepower machines, resulting in prime performances.
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 253-639-5927. Purchase early and save!
How to Get There: The track is 10 miles east of Interstate 5 on Highway 18. From I-5, use Exit 142A (Auburn exit) and travel east 10 miles on Highway 18, following the signs to the track. From other points, use Highway 18 and exit S.E. 304th Street.
Visitor Information: Pacific Raceways, 253-639-5927; Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 253-833-0700; Kent Chamber of Commerce, 253-854-1770; Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 206-461-5800
Full Racing Schedule | |
FRIDAY - August 4, 2017 | Pacific Time |
Midway Opens | 10:30 AM |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 1:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 2:30 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 3:00 PM |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 4:00 PM |
Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | 4:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 5:30 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 6:00 PM |
Secure Track | 7:15 PM |
SATURDAY - August 5, 2017 | |
Midway Opens | 9:30 AM |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 12:00 PM |
Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | 1:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 1:30 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 2:00 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 3:00 PM |
Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session | 3:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC) | 4:00 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 4:30 PM |
Secure Track | 6:00 PM |
SUNDAY - August 6, 2017 | |
Midway Opens | 9:00 AM |
Pre-Race Ceremonies | 10:00 AM |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 1 | 11:00 AM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:00 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:15 PM |
Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:45 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:00 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:15 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:25 PM |
Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:35 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:15 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:35 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals | 2:40 PM |
Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Finals | 3:00 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals | 3:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Finals | 3:37 PM |
Secure Event | 3:45 PM |
Friday, August 4th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 10:30 A.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Toyota Autograph Session - At the Toyota Midway Display featuring all of your NHRA Toyota Drivers - 12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying - 3:00 P.M. & 5:30 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.
Saturday, August 5th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 9:30 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 - 2:00 P.M. & 4:30 P.M.
Nitro School – Come join Alan Reinhart and Del Worsham at the NHRA Midway Display and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 11:30 A.M.
Toyota Autograph Session - At the Toyota Midway Display featuring all of your NHRA Toyota Drivers - 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Tony Schumacher, JR Todd, Doug Kalitta and Allen Johnson - 12:00 P.M.
Sunday, August 6th:
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 Pacific Raceways 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 A.M.
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.
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.
Date | Round | Time | Channel | Airing |
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Friday, August 4, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 9:00 - 10:00 PM ET | FS1 | LIVE |
Sunday, August 5, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 2:00 - 3:00 AM ET | FS1 | ORIGINAL |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 9:00 - 10:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 | NHRA QUALIFYING | 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 4:00 - 7:00 PM ET | FOX NETWORK | LIVE |
Sunday, August 6, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 1:00 - 4:00 AM ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
Thursday, August 10, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM ET | FS2 | ORIGINAL |
Thursday, August 10, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 9:00 PM - Midnight ET | FS2 | RE-AIR |
Friday, August 11, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 4:30 -5:00 PM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Saturday, August 12, 2017 | NHRA FINALS | 6:30 - 9:30 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Saturday, August 12, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | Midnight - 12:30 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Sunday, August 13, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 3:30 - 4:00 PM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Thursday, August 17, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 7:30 - 8:00 AM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
Thursday, August 17, 2017 | NHRA IN 30 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM ET | FS1 | RE-AIR |
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 NHRA Northwest Nationals through GovX. Click here to purchase.