Aug 28 - Sep 02
2024
Event Info
It’s the event racers and fans have been waiting for all season. The NHRA U.S. Nationals, held August 28-September 2, is the biggest, the longest, and the most historic event on the NHRA tour.
NHRA drivers from all walks of life will race their way to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for their chance to win a prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals Wally. From Super Gas to Top Fuel, a win at the U.S. Nationals means just a little bit more to any driver.
The Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout will feature a race-within-a-race of the top seeded drivers and awarding $130,000 in additional prize money during the U.S. Nationals!
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-884-NHRA (6472). Purchase early and save!
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.
Event Schedule
| Full event schedule | |
WEDNESDAY - August 28 | |
Sportsman Qualifying | 8:00 AM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Qualifying Session | 5:30 PM |
THURSDAY - August 29 | |
Sportsman Qualifying & Class Eliminations | 8:00 AM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Qualifying Session | 1:00 PM |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 1:30 PM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Qualifying Session | 4:00 PM |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 4:30 PM |
| Cruz Pedregon Racing Open House, Autograph Session, & Car Show | 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM |
FRIDAY - August 30 | |
Sportsman Qualifying & Eliminations | 9:00 AM |
| Total Seal Tech Talk (Matt Hartford's Pro Stock Car Pit) | 10:00 AM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Eliminations - Round 1 | 11:30 AM |
| Autographs and Meet & Greet with Hector Arana Jr. and Sienna Wildgust (Right Trailers merchandise trailer) | 12:30-1:30 PM |
| Midway Opens | 1:00 PM |
| Rooftec Comp Clash - Round 1 | 1:15 PM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:30 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 1:45 PM |
| NHRA Insider Live Powered by Speedmaster (Open to Top Eliminator Club ticket holders) | 2:00 PM |
| Vance & Hines Autograph Session (RevZilla Display) | 2:00 PM |
| Rooftec Comp Clash - Round 2 | 3:00 PM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Eliminations - Round 3 | 3:10 PM |
| Factory X Qualifying Session | 3:15 PM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 3:30 PM |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 3:30 PM |
| Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 4:00 PM |
| Legends Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Midway Display | 4:00 PM |
| Buddy Martin Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 4:00 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 4:15 PM |
| Mike and Herb McCandless Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 4:30 PM |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 5:00 PM |
| Fire Department Coffee with a Crew Chief featuring Mike Neff (Nitro Alley Stage) | 5:00 PM |
| Rooftec Comp Clash - Semi Finals | 5:15 PM |
| Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 5:20 PM |
| Factory X Qualifying Session | 5:30 PM |
| Don The Snake Prudhomme & Ron Capps Autograph Session (Toyota Racing Experience) | 5:30 PM |
| Darrell Gwynn Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 5:30 PM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 5:45 PM |
| Cacklefest in the Hot Rod Junction | 6:00 PM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 6:15 PM |
| Dodge Autograph Session at the Dodge Midway Display | 6:45 PM |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle and Car) | 6:45 PM |
| Rooftec Comp Clash - Final | 7:45 PM |
Sox & Martin HEMI Challenge Eliminations - Finals | 7:50 PM |
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car and Top Fuel) | 8:00 PM |
| "Walking Tall" PT Cruiser Wheelstander Exhibition Featuring "NitroMike" Kunz | 9:00 PM |
SATURDAY - August 31 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:00 AM |
| Midway Opens | 9:00 AM |
| Total Seal Tech Talk at Matt Hartford's Pro Stock Car Pit | 9:00 AM |
| Jack Beckman Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 9:30 AM |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display | 10:00 AM |
| Legends Autograph Session (Mission Foods Display) | 10:30 AM |
| Toyota Autograph Session (Toyota Racing Experience) | 10:30 AM |
| Vance & Hines Autograph Session (RevZilla Display) | 10:30 AM |
| Hot Rod Junction Cacklefest | 10:30 AM |
| SCAG Racing Autograph Session (SCAG display) | 11:00 AM |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 11:00 AM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 11:00 AM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 11:15 AM |
| Autographs and Meet & Greet with Gaige Herrera and Chase Van Sant (Right Trailers merchandise trailer) | 11:15-11:45 AM |
| Pep Boys All-Star Funny Car Callout Round 1 Selection at the Top Eliminator Club (Open to Top Eliminator Club Ticket Holders) | 11:30 AM |
| Dodge Autograph Session at the Dodge Midway Display | 12:00 PM |
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Round 1 | 12:00 PM |
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Motorcycle Challenge - Round 1 | 12:30 PM |
| Top Fuel Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Round 1 | 1:00 PM |
| Funny Car Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Round 1 | 1:40 PM |
| Pro Mod Autograph Session (Nitro Alley Stage) | After Funny Car Q2 |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 2:00 PM |
| Don The Snake Prudhomme & Ron Capps Autograph Session (Toyota Racing Experience) | 2:30 PM |
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Finals | 2:30 PM |
| Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Motorcycle Challenge - Finals | 3:00 PM |
| Top Fuel Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Finals | 3:30 PM |
Funny Car Qualifying Session & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Finals | 4:10 PM |
| Factory X Qualifying Session | 5:00 PM |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 5:15 PM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 5:45 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 6:00 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 6:45 PM |
SUNDAY - September 1 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:00 AM |
| Midway Opens | 9:00 AM |
| Legends Autograph Session (Mission Foods Display) | 9:30 AM |
| Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout autograph session (Pep Boys Display) | 10:00 AM |
| Nitro School Presented by Total Seal with Tim Wilkerson (Nitro Alley Stage) | 10:00 AM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 1 | 10:00 AM |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1 | 10:20 AM |
| Don The Snake Prudhomme & Ron Capps Autograph Session (Toyota Racing Experience) | 10:30 AM |
| Vance & Hines Autograph Session (RevZilla Display) | 10:30 AM |
| Hot Rod Junction Cacklefest | 10:30 AM |
| Tony Stewart Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 11:00 AM |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 11:00 AM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 1 | 11:00 AM |
| Factory X Eliminations - Round 1 | 11:15 AM |
| Don "The Snake" Prudhomme Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 11:30 AM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 2 | 11:30 AM |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car) | 12:00 PM |
| Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout Opening Ceremonies | 1:00 PM |
| Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout Eliminations - Round 1 | 1:05 PM |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel) | 1:20 PM |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 2:00 PM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi Finals | 2:20 PM |
| Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:35 PM |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car) | 3:00 PM |
| Funny Car Qualifying | 4:00 PM |
| Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Funny Car Callout Eliminations - Finals | 4:30 PM |
| Top Fuel Qualifying | 4:35 PM |
| Pro Mod Eliminations - Finals | 5:15 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 5:25 PM |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2 | 5:45 PM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 2 | 6:10 PM |
| Factory X Eliminations - Round 2 | 6:25 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 6:30 PM |
| Monday - September 2 | |
Midway Opens | 8:00 AM |
| SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies (Starting Line) | 9:00 AM |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 1 | 10:00 AM |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Round 1 | 11:00 AM |
| "Starlifter" US Air Force Band of Mid-America Performance near Hot Rod Junction | 11:00 AM |
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 11:40 AM |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 2 | 12:00 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Round 2 | 12:30 PM |
| Factory X Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:00 PM |
Sportsman Eliminations - Semi Finals | 1:05 PM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:15 PM |
| Street Legal, Jr Street & Jr Dragster Exhibition | 1:30 PM |
| Hot Rod Junction Parade on the Return Road | 1:30 PM |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Semi-Finals | 1:45 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Semi-Finals | 2:00 PM |
| Sportsman Eliminations - Finals | 2:15 PM |
| Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Finals | 2:30 PM |
Factory X Eliminations -Finals | 2:35 PM |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Motorcycle and Car) - Finals | 3:00 PM |
Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car and Top Fuel) - Finals | 3:10 PM |
Winner's Circle | Starting Line |
Competitors
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