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 Open8:30 a.m.
Sportsman Qualifying8:30 a.m.
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival10:30 a.m.
Sportsman Eliminations1:45 p.m.
Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association Exhibition4:00 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session4:15 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session5:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session5:30 p.m.
  

SATURDAY, OctoBER 16

 

Spectator Gates Open8:30 a.m.
Sportsman Eliminations8:30 a.m.
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival9:00 a.m.
Southeast Nostalgia Pro Stock Association Exhibition11:30 a.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session11:45 a.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session12:30 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session 1:00 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations2:00 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session2:50 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session 3:30 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session 4:00 p.m.
  

Sunday, OctoBER 17

 

Spectator Gates Open9:30 a.m.
Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival9:30 a.m.
Nitro Eliminations - Round 111:30 a.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 112:30 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 112:40 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations1:00 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations - Round 21:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 22:15 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 22:25 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals2:35 p.m.

Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals

3:20 p.m.

Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Semi-Finals3:35 p.m.

Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi-Finals

3:40 p.m.

Sportsman Eliminations - Finals3:45 p.m.
Pro Mod Eliminations -Finals4:10 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations - Finals4:15 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations - Finals4:20 p.m.
All times are Eastern Daylight Time *Schedule subject to change* 
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