NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

BUY TICKETS
Jun 02 - 04
2017

NHRA New England Nationals

NH119track
ELEVATION
90 feet

Event Info

The legion of fans in the New England states finally had an event to call their own when the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series made its inaugural visit to Epping, just north of the Boston metropolis, in front of a packed house in 2013. The long and storied drag racing history in New England prompted the construction of this track in 1966, and recent enhancements, including an all-concrete racing surface, set the stage for the largest event in its history in 2014.

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! 


How to Get There: The track is on Route 101 off Exit 8, an hour north of Boston and just 20 minutes from Manchester and the New Hampshire sea coast. From I-95, take Exit 2 in New Hampshire. Travel west on Route 101 to Exit 8, then turn right. From I-93, take Exit 7 in New Hampshire. Travel east on Route 101 to Exit 8, then turn left, and the track is straight ahead. From I-495, take Exit 51-B to Route 125 north. Travel east on Route 101 to Exit 8, then turn left, and the track is straight ahead.

Visitor Information: Exeter Chamber of Commerce, 603-772-2411; Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 603-926-8718; Portsmouth ­Chamber of Commerce, 603-610-5510

Schedule
 

Full Racing Schedule

FRIDAY - June 2, 2017

*All times are EDT and subject to change

Midway Hours

12:30 AM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC)

4:30 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)

5:00 PM

Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session

6:00 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC)

7:00 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)

7:30 PM

Jet Funny Cars

8:30 PM

Secure Track

8:35 PM

 

 

SATURDAY - June 3, 2017

 

Midway Hours

9:30 AM

Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session

1:00 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC)

1:30 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)

2:00 PM

Top Fuel Harley Qualifying Session

3:00 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSC)

4:00 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)

4:30 PM

Secure Track

6:00 PM

 

 

SUNDAY - June 4, 2017

 

Midway Hours

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 Fuel Harley Eliminations - Round 1

12:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Round 2

1:00 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2

1:30 PM

Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:20 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:30 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:45 PM

Top Fuel Harley Eliminations - Finals

3:15 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals

3:50 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Finals

3:55 PM

Secure Event

4:00 PM

 

*All times are local and subject to change

FAN EVENTS

Friday, June 2nd:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 12:30 P.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying - 5:30 P.M. & 7:30 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.
Jet Cars - After Nitro qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Hanna Motorsports jet cars. Known for their exciting pre-run flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.

Saturday, June 3rd:
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 Robert Hight at the Auto Club Stage and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 11:30 A.M.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Tanner Gray and Shane Tucker - 12:00 P.M.
John Force Racing Q&A -
Located at the Auto Club Stage in Nitro Alley - 1:00 P.M.

Sunday, June 4th:
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 New England Dragway 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.

Go Army Experience Challenge – Come join us at the Go Army Experience display in Nitro Alley for a chance to go head-to-head with the driver of the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster, and eight-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Tony Schumacher. Following the third Nitro qualifying session.

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.

 

TV Schedule
DateRoundTimeChannelAiring
Friday, June 2, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING7:30 PM ETFS1LIVE
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING2:00 AM ETFS1ORIGINAL
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING7:30 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING8:30 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA FINAL4:30 PM ETFS1ORIGINAL
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING8:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING9:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Sunday, June 4, 2017NHRA FINAL10:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Wednesday, June 7, 2017NHRA FINAL4:30 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Thursday, June 8, 2017NHRA IN 308:30 PM ETFS2ORIGINAL
Thursday, June 8, 2017NHRA FINAL10:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Saturday, June 10, 2017NHRA IN 301:30 PM ETFS1RE-AIR
Sunday, June 11, 2017NHRA IN 308:00 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
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First Responders

First Responders LogoThroughout 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 New England Nationals through GovX. Click here to purchase. GovX Logo