NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Sep 14 - 17
2023

Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

Event Info

It’s the first race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway kicks off NHRA's playoff season. Maple Grove Raceway has seen record-breaking drag races, including Brittany Force’s national elapsed time record in 2019, along with an incredible fan base that always packs the scenic facility.

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 610-856-9200. Purchase early and save! 

Event Schedule

Thursday - September 14, 2023

Complete Racing Schedule
Sportsman Qualifying8:45 AM
  

FRIDAY - September 15, 2023

 

Sportsman Eliminations8:45 AM
Midway Opens Suggested Time of Arrival11:00 AM
Total Seal Tech Talk at Matt Hartford's Pro Stock Car Pit11:00 AM
Countdown Kickoff Q&A with Gaige Herrera at the Nitro Alley Stage12:00 PM
Team Vance & Hines Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Midway Display12:30 PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session12:30 PM
10 Questions with Kyle Koretsky at the Nitro Alley Stage12:30 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session1:15 PM
Jr Dragster Shootout Time Trial1:30 PM
Mid Atlantic Nostalgia Pro Stock Exhibition1:45 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle and Car)2:00 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)3:00 PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session4:00 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session4:45 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle and Car)5:00 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)6:00 PM
“Walking Tall” P.T. Cruiser Wheelstander driven by "NitroMike"7:00 PM
  

SATURDAY - September 16, 2023

 

Sportsman Eliminations8:45 AM
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival9:30 AM
Jr Dragster Shootout Time Trial10:30 AM

Just the Basics with Antron Brown at the Nitro Alley Stage

10:30 AM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session10:45 AM
Total Seal Tech Talk at Matt Hartford's Pro Stock Car Pit11:00 AM
Nitro School with Thomas Prock at the Nitro Alley Stage11:00 AM
Factory Stock Showdown Round 111:45 AM
Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Round 112:00 PM
Mid Atlantic Nostalgia Pro Stock Exhibition12:15 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car and Motorcycle) 12:30 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car)1:30 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 12:30 PM
Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Semi-Finals3:15 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car and Motorcycle)3:30 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car)4:30 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 25:30 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 25:45 PM
Sportsman Eliminations6:15 PM
“Walking Tall” P.T. Cruiser Wheelstander driven by "NitroMike"7:30 PM
  

SUNDAY - september 17, 2023

 

Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival8:30 AM
SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line9:30 AM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 1

10:30 AM

Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Round 111:30 AM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 312:10 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals12:15 PM
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel  & Funny Car) - Round 212:45 PM
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Round 21:15 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Semi-Finals1:30 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi-Finals1:35 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals

2:00 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Semi-Finals2:15 PM
Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Finals2:30 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Finals2:35 PM
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals2:50 PM
Jr Dragster, Jr Street, & Street Legal Exhibitions3:00 PM
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Finals3:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Finals

3:40 PM

Winner's Circle On the Starting Line4:00 PM
* Schedule subject to change 
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