Sep 29 - Oct 01
2023
Event Info
The NHRA Midwest Nationals is a fan-favorite event on the NHRA tour and a key stop in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship chase. In the shadow of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, World Wide Technology Raceway has a long history of big speeds and thrilling NHRA racing action as the playoffs hit the midway point.
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 618-215-8888. Visit wwtraceway.com for more information. Purchase early and save!
Event Schedule
Friday, September 29 | Complete Racing Schedule |
| Sportsman Qualifying | 8:00 a.m. |
| ET Racing Showcase Time Trials | 9:45 a.m. |
| ET Racing Showcase - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 12:00 p.m. |
| High School Challenge/Jr Street - Time Trial | 1:15 p.m. |
| Jr Arch Shootout - Time Trial | 1:20 p.m. |
| ET Racing Showcase - Round 2 | 1:25 p.m. |
| Summit Jr Dragster Shootout Qualifying | 3:15 p.m. |
| Countdown Crunch Time Q&A with Matt Hartford at the Nitro Alley Stage | 4:00 p.m. |
| 10 Questions with Bob Tasca at the Nitro Alley Stage | 4:30 p.m. |
| ET Racing Showcase - Finals | 4:30 p.m. |
| Summit Jr Dragster Shootout Qualifying | 4:40 p.m. |
| Factory X Qualifying Session | 4:45 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 5:00 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 5:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car) | 6:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel) | 7:00 p.m. |
SATURDAY, September 30 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:00 a.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 10:30 a.m. |
| Madison High School Marching Band Performances Throughout the Day | |
| Live NHRA Insider Podcast at the Nitro Alley Stage | 10:45 a.m. |
| High School Challenge- Round 1 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Just the Basics with Ron Capps at the Nitro Alley Stage | 11:30 a.m. |
| Jr Arch Shootout - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Nitro School presented by Total Seal with Richard Hartman at the Nitro Alley Stage | 12:00 p.m. |
| High School Challenge Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:05 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 12:10 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Autograph Session at the Nitro Alley Stage | 12:30 p.m. |
| Summit Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations -Round 1 | 1:15 p.m. |
| Budweiser Challenge | 1:20 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car and Motorcycle) | 1:30 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel and Funny Car) | 2:30 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 3:30 p.m. |
| Jr Arch Shootout - Final | 3:55 p.m. |
| High School Challenge/Jr Street - Finals | 4:00 p.m. |
| Factory X Qualifying Session | 4:05 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 4:15 p.m. |
| Summit Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations -Round 2 | 4:25 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car and Motorcycle) | 4:30 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel and Funny Car) | 5:30 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 6:30 p.m. |
| Factory X Qualifying Session | 7:00 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 1 | 7:15 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 7:30 p.m. |
Sunday, October 1 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 9:00 a.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 9:00 a.m. |
| The Illinois College Drumline Performances Throughout the Day | |
| SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies | 10:00 a.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 1 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 1 | 12:40 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 2 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Factory X Eliminations - Round 1 | 1:10 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Round 2 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Round 2 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 2 | 2:20 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 3 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Factory X Eliminations - Round 2 | 2:35 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals | 3:40 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Semi-Finals | 3:10 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car and Motorcycle) - Semi-Finals | 3:25 p.m. |
Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi-Finals | 3:35 p.m. |
| Summit Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Finals | 3:40 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations - Finals | 3:45 p.m. |
| Factory X Eliminations - Finals | 4:15 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Finals | 4:20 p.m. |
| Pro Mod Eliminations - Finals | 4:25 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Motorcycle and Car) - Finals | 4:30 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car and Top Fuel) - Finals | 4:40 p.m. |
| Winner's Circle on the Starting Line | |
| *Schedule subject to change* |
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