NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Mar 07 - 10
2024

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Event Info

One of the sport’s most prestigious events is the traditional East Coast opener and what will also be the first race of the 2024 season. Legendary Gainesville Raceway has been home to numerous records and barrier-breaking passes in its five-decade run, including the first 300-mph Top Fuel pass in 1992 and the first 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle pass. 

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!

Visitor Information: Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau, 352-374-5231 or 866-778-5002, www.visitgainesville.com; Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, 352-334-7100, www.gainesvillechamber.com

Event Schedule
Wednesday, March 6 
Fan Fest at Burnyzz Speed Shop6:00-9:00 p.m.
  

Thursday, March 7

Complete Racing Schedule
Sportsman Qualifying 8:00 a.m.
Top Alcohol Qualifying6:00 p.m.
  

Friday, March 8

 
Sportsman Eliminations8:00 a.m.
Midway Opens10:30 a.m.
Legends Autograph Session at Hot Rod Junction11:00 a.m.
NHRA Insider Live at the Nitro Alley Stage11:30 a.m.
Top Alcohol Qualifying12:00 p.m.
Cacklefest at Hot Rod Junction12:30 p.m.
Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Top Fuel Callout Autograph Session12:30 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying12:45 p.m.
Tony Stewart Autograph Session at the Dream Giveaway Midway Display1:10 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying1:30 p.m.
Dodge Autograph Session at the Mopar Direct Connection Midway Display1:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying (Motorcycle & Car)2:00 p.m.
"Swamp Rat Alley" Parade2:55 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying (Funny Car & Top Fuel)3:00 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying4:00 p.m.
Total Seal Tech Talk at the Nitro Alley Stage4:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying (Motorcycle & Car)4:30 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying (Funny Car & Top Fuel)5:30 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying6:30 p.m.
Top Alcohol Qualifying7:00 p.m.
  

SATURDAY, March 9

 

Sportsman Eliminations8:00 a.m.
Midway Opens 8:00 a.m.
Bacon County High School Marching Band Performances Throughout the Day 
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session at the Suzuki Midway Display8:30 a.m.
Mission Foods Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display9:30 a.m.
Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Top Fuel Callout Inside the Top Eliminator Club9:30 a.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 19:30 a.m.
Nitro School with Daniel Wilkerson at the Nitro Alley Stage9:15 a.m.
Toyota Autograph Session at the Toyota Midway Display10:00 a.m.
Shirley Muldowney Q&A at the Nitro Alley Stage10:15 a.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying10:00 a.m.
Dodge Autograph Session at the Mopar Direct Connection Midway Display10:30 a.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session10:30 a.m.
Cacklefest at Hot Rod Junction10:30 a.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying (Car and Motorcycle)10:45 a.m.
Don Garlits Dream Giveaway Exhibition Run11:40 a.m.
Jungle Jim Funny Car Parade11:40 a.m.
Pep Boys NHRA All-star Top Fuel Callout Opening Ceremonies11:45 a.m.
Pep Boys NHRA All-star Top Fuel Callout Eliminations - Round 112:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying (Top Fuel & Funny Car) 12:20 p.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Funny Car Round 2, Dragster Round 11:15 p.m.
Total Seal Tech Talk at the Nitro Alley Stage1:15 p.m.
Pep Boys NHRA All-star Top Fuel Callout Eliminations - Semi-Finals1:45 p.m.
Leah Pruett Autograph Session at the Dream Giveaway Midway Display2:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying (Car & Motorcycle) 2:00 p.m.
Top Fuel Qualifying3:00 p.m.
Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Top Fuel Callout Eliminations - Finals3:25 p.m.
Funny Car Qualifying3:30 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying4:00 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 14:30 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations4:45 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 25:30 p.m.
  

Sunday, March 10

 

Midway Opens8:00 a.m.
University of Florida Gator Marching Band Performances Throughout the Day 

SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line. Come support the Darrell Gwynn Track Walk for Those Who Can't

9:00 a.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 110:30 a.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 111:30 a.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 112:15 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 212:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 21:15 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 21:45 p.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals2:00 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Semi-Finals2:10 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals2:15 p.m.
Jr. Dragster & Jr. Street Exhibition2:40 p.m.
Hot Rod Junction Parade on the Return Road2:55 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals3:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Semi-Finals3:15 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations - Semi-Finals3:25 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations - Finals3:30 p.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals3:45 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Finals3:50 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations - Finals4:20 p.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Motorcycle & Car) - Finals4:25 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car & Top Fuel) - Finals4:35 p.m.
Winner's Circle on the Starting LineAfter Top Fuel Final
All times are Eastern Time *Schedule subject to change* 
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