Nov 08 - 11
2018
Schedule
Full Racing Schedule | |
THURSDAY - November 8, 2018 | |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 4:00 PM |
Sportsman Qualifying continue | 4:45 PM |
FRIDAY - November 9, 2018 | |
Midway Opens | 8:30 AM |
| NHRA Guided Walking Tour - Starts at the Mello Yello Display | 10:00 AM |
| TEC Autograph Session with NHRA Legends | 10:15 AM |
| Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session | 10:30 AM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 12:00 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 12:45 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 1:30 PM |
| NHRA Member-Only Q&A with NHRA President Glen Cromwell - at the NHRA Midway Display *Not a Member? Learn how to become a Member at the NHRA Midway Display | After Q1 |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 2:30 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 3:15 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 3:45 PM |
| Cacklefest | After Q2 |
| Night of Champions - at the NHRA Museum | 5:45 PM |
SATURDAY - November 10, 2018 | |
Midway Opens | 8:30 AM |
| NHRA Guided Walking Tour - Starts at the Mello Yello Display | 9:15 AM |
| Nitro School hosted by Alan Reinhart and Robert Hight | 10:00 AM |
| TEC Autograph Session with NHRA Legends | 10:15 AM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 10:30 AM |
| Mello Yello Autograph Session - at the Mello Yello Display *Featuring Jack Beckman, Blake Alexander, Bo Butner, Ryan Oehler, Kenny Bernstein, Roland Leong, Kenny Youngblood & Wayne Jessel | 10:45 AM |
| John Force Racing Q & A - at the Auto Club Display | 11:30 AM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 12:00 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 12:30 PM |
| NHRA Member-Only Q&A with Kenny Bernstein - at the NHRA Midway Display *Not a Member? Learn how to become a Member at the NHRA Midway Display | After Q3 |
| Tito Ortiz Autograph Session - at NHRA Midway Display | After Q3 |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 1:30 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 2:30 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 3:30 PM |
| Cacklefest | After Q4 |
SUNDAY - November 11, 2018 | |
Midway Opens | 9:00 AM |
| NHRA Guided Walking Tour - Starts at the Mello Yello Display | 9:00 AM |
| SealMaster Trackwalk | 9:45 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 |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:45 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:15 PM |
| Chuck Liddell Autograph Session - at the NHRA Display | After E2 |
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 | On the Starting Line |
Entry List
Event Info
The season concludes where it began with an event traditionally laced with drama. The historic racetrack enjoys a 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. New for 2018 - NHRA Legends TourAt each of the 2018 NHRA national events, the NHRA has been providing fans opportunities to meet the biggest names in drag racing history! The tour wraps up at the 50th Gatornationals, as Ed “Ace” McCulloch, Shirley Muldowney, Darrell Gwynn, Don Garlits, Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato and many more come together for one colossal blowout to celebrate the 50th annual Gatornationals. Never before will so many NHRA legends be gathered in one place! Get tickets for your chance to meet NHRA Legend Kenny Bernstein and other iconic NHRA Legends at the Auto Club NHRA Finals!  |
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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 |
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TV Schedule
*ALL START TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.*
All Qualifying Shows are 1-hour and Finals are 3-hours in duration unless otherwise noted
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Youth and Education
The NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program presented by the U.S. Army was founded in 1989. It is the only full-time education program in motorsports that provides quality programs and activities for schools and youth organizations nationwide. Not only is the YES Program FREE, it focuses on the importance of goals and continued education, while allowing students to learn about and explore various career opportunities. The program will show students how S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is applied to both, real world situations and NHRA Drag Racing, which they will have the opportunity to see live at the track. For more information, check the Y.E.S Program below.
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Schedule
Full Racing Schedule | |
THURSDAY - November 8, 2018 | |
Sportsman Qualifying | 8:15 AM |
Top Alcohol Qualifying | 4:00 PM |
FRIDAY - November 9, 2018 | |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 12:45 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 1:30 PM |
| First Round Follow-Up | After Q1 |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 2:30 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC) | 3:15 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF) | 3:45 PM |
SATURDAY - November 10, 2018 | |
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 10:30 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) | 2:30 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC) | 3:30 PM |
SUNDAY - November 11, 2018 | |
SealMaster Track Walk | 9:30 AM |
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Race Day Review | 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 |
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:00 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:25 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:15 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:30 PM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals | 2:50 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals | 3:32 PM |
Nitro Eliminations - Finals | 3:37 PM |
| Winner's Circle | After Finals |
First Responders
Throughout the 2018 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.
