NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Oct 15 - 17
2021

NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

ELEVATION
1,475 feet

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway, a legendary drag racing facility in Northeast Tennessee, will become a critical playoff race in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. 

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 866-415-4158. Visit bristoldragway.com for more information. Purchase early and save! 

Event Schedule

Friday, October 15

Complete Racing Schedule
Spectator Gates Open 8:30 a.m.
Sportsman Qualifying 8:30 a.m.
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival 10:30 a.m.
Sportsman Eliminations 1:45 p.m.
Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association Exhibition 4:00 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session 4:15 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session 5:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session 5:30 p.m.
   

SATURDAY, OctoBER 16

 

Spectator Gates Open 8:30 a.m.
Sportsman Eliminations 8:30 a.m.
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival 9:00 a.m.
Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association Exhibition 11:30 a.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session 11:45 a.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session 12:30 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session  1:00 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations 2:00 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session 2:50 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session  3:30 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session  4:00 p.m.
   

Sunday, OctoBER 17

 

Spectator Gates Open 9:30 a.m.
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival 9:30 a.m.
Nitro Eliminations - Round 1 11:30 a.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 1 12:30 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 1 12:40 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations 1:00 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations - Round 2 1:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 2 2:15 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 2 2:25 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals 2:35 p.m.

Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals

3:20 p.m.

Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Semi-Finals 3:35 p.m.

Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi-Finals

3:40 p.m.

Sportsman Eliminations - Finals 3:45 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations -Finals 4:10 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Finals 4:15 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations - Finals 4:20 p.m.
All times are Eastern Daylight Time *Schedule subject to change*  
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