Mar 24 - 26
2023
Event Info
NHRA’s annual duel in the desert returns to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix for the final time in 2023. Continuing in its traditional spot as the year’s second event, the final Arizona Nationals promises to be one to remember. The facility, a Southwest fixture since 1985, is known for record performances, such as Tony Schumacher’s historic 330-mph quarter-mile blast in 1999 and his record-setting run in 2018, and fans will get to enjoy one last time at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in 2023.
The race will also mark the debut of the #2Fast2Tasty Mission NHRA Challenge, pitting the semifinalists against each other during Saturday qualifying in the pro classes for a chance at bonus money and points.
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 the NHRA Ticket Sales Center at 800-884-NHRA (6472). Purchase early and save!
How to Get There: The track is 10 miles south of Phoenix and minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport. From Phoenix, take Interstate 10 east to the Wild Horse Pass exit (162). From Tucson, take I-10 west to the Wild Horse Pass exit (162).
Event Schedule
Friday, March 24 | |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 8:00 a.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 10:00 a.m. |
| "10 Questions with Jason Logan" Featuring Austin Prock at the Nitro Alley Stage | 2:00 p.m. |
| "Just the Basics with Camrie Caruso" at the Nitro Alley Stage | 3:00 p.m. |
| Big Tire/Small Tire Shootout Time Trial | 4:00 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 4:30 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel) | 5:00 p.m. |
| Little Red Fire Truck driven by Mike Mantell Wheelstander Exhibition | 6:00 p.m. |
| Team "Muy Caliente" and "Wicked Sinsation" Jet Car Exhibition | 6:05 p.m. |
SATURDAY, March 25 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:00 a.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 8:30 a.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display | 9:30 a.m. |
| Toyota Autograph Session at Toyota Display | 10:00 a.m. |
| NItro School with Dean Antonelli at the Nitro Alley Stage | 10:00 a.m. |
| Big Tire/Small Tire Shootout Time Trial | 11:30 a.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 12:00 p.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Round 1 | 12:20 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Qualifying Session | 12:30 p.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Round 1 | 12:50 p.m. |
| Funny Car Qualifying Session | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Round 1 | 1:20 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 1:30 p.m. |
| Big Tire/Small Tire Shootout Round 1 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session | 3:00 p.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Car Challenge - Finals | 3:25 p.m. |
| Top Fuel Qualifying Session | 3:30 p.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Finals | 3:55 p.m. |
| Funny Car Qualifying Session | 4:00 p.m. |
| Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Finals | 4:25 p.m. |
| Hemi Under Glass driven by Mike Mantell Wheelstander Exhibition | 4:30 p.m. |
| Fuel Altered Exhibition | 4:35 p.m. |
| Team "Muy Caliente" and "Wicked Sinsation" Jet Car Exhibition | 4:40 p.m. |
Sunday, March 26 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:30 a.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 9:00 a.m. |
| SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line | 10:00 a.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 1 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 12:30 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 2 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Big Tire/Small Tire Eliminations- Semi-Finals | 1:40 p.m. |
Sportsman Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 1:45 p.m. |
| Jr Dragster Exhibition | 1:55 p.m. |
| Jr Street Exhibition | 2:05 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals | 2:35 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:50 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations - Finals | 3:00 p.m. |
| Big Tire/Small Tire Eliminations- Finals | 3:20 p.m. |
| Fuel Altered Exhibition | 3:25 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Car Eliminations - Final | 4:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations - Final | 4:05 p.m. |
| Winner's Circle On the Starting Line Open To All Ticket Holders | 4:15 p.m. |
*Schedule subject to change* |
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