Pacific Division News

The NHRA is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the “51 Legends of the Divisions”  program, presented by Quarter-Max Racing, as part of the organization’s 75th Anniversary celebration in 2026. This special initiative honors the racers, track operators, and innovators who have made a lasting impact on the sport of drag racing at the divisional level. Rooted in NHRA’s founding year of 1951, each of the seven divisions will recognize 51 individuals  wh

UPDATE: 4/7/2026 - Weekend Schedule Update Attention Lucas Oil Winternationals Contestants! Just wanted to keep you all posted as we continue to monitor the weather for this weekend. Due to the pending forecast we’ve made the difficult decision to move round 1 to Thursday for Stock, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street. NHRA will continue to monitor the pending forecast and may need to make additional updates to the schedule! Please keep an eye on NHRAracer.co

Join us for our 5th and 6th Junior Race of the 2026 Season in Chandler, Arizona! Make sure you don't miss this chance to race for one of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally! Firebird Event Schedule April 3rd, 2026 - Test & Tune Gates Open: 8:00am Test & Tune: 10:00am - 4:00pm Monster Meet & Greet: 4:30pm (Meet in the Staging Lanes) April 4th, 2026 - Race #3 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:00am April 5th, 2026 - Race #4 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:00am Racers For Christ

Event Public Address Announcements! We will be using the Discord App for Lane Calls and Announcements for this event. Please use the link below to get the Discord App and Subscribe to these messages! Link Coming Soon! Vegas Event Schedule   Monday- April 13th, 2026: Stacking: 7:00am Credentials Open: Noon - 7:00pm Parking: 1:00pm - 7:00pm ​ Tuesday - April 14th, 2026: Stacking: 7:00am Credentials Open: 9:00am - 7:00pm Parking: 11:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday - April 15th, 2026: Pa

Updated Daily Run Schedule: Daily Run Schedule Many are asking the question about number of Q/TT runs at Phoenix this week with the adjusted schedule. There will be two on Friday. One in the morning prior to Q1 of Mission categories and one in the afternoon following Q2 of Mission categories. Elimination rounds on Saturday will basically follow the same schedule dependent on final car count. Withdraw deadline has been extended to Wednesday at 1PM Pacific however any new entr

What a weekend! The Snyder Sportsman Classic was an absolute blast! We appreciate everyone that made this event a success! Racers thank you for working with us on this event and your patience. To our NHRA, Track and Division Teams that made this event happen we couldn't be more grateful! Priddy, Lamb, Lane lead winners at Pomona Snyder Sportsman Classic | NHRA Competition Eliminator Winner: Ryan Priddy Runner-Up: Joseph Mozeris Stock Eliminator Winner: Cody Lane Runner-Up: Na

Join us for the Snyder Family's Tribute to Sportsman Racers at the inaugural Snyder Sportsman Class at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip! We look forward to seeing all of our Division 7 Family! ​ Discord Call To The Lanes App: https://discord.gg/f95ng7vW Live Timing Link: Results | NHRA Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/kLfi2onVhJo?si=aUXpmpdqt2dzPlr6 Ladders: Pomona Event Schedule   Monday - March 9th, 2026: Stacking through Gate 17: 8:00am Tuesday - March 10th,

What's better than one Summit Racing Equipment ET Finals Presented by Hoosier Racing Tire... that's right... TWO! Mark your calendars for our Las Vegas ET Finals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NorCal ET Finals at Redding Motorsports Park! Las Vegas, Redding and our Division is excited to share this huge news with everyone! The addition of a Northern California Event will provide better options for the racers in that area of the country! More details about each e

The start of the 2026 season is already building excitement as tires finally hit the track at Gainesville Raceway, signaling the opening of a historic year for the National Hot Rod Association. The 2026 season marks the 75th Anniversary of the NHRA, and the celebration begins with the first National Event of the season in Gainesville this weekend.   Adding to that excitement, NHRA is proud to announce a brand-new marketing partnership with Quarter-Max, a highly respected manu

A little Behind The Scenes from The Firebird Motorsports Park Winners Circle from our NHRA Pacific Division National Open Race Presented by Pete's Diesel Transportation! Nothing like the first 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally's to end the day!! Thank you to our Racers for some incredible racing! NHRA Pacific Division National Open Race Champions! Super Street: Kieth Downing Stock/Super Stock Combo: Michael Williams Super Comp: Cody Stevenson Sportsman Motorcycle: Thomas Medlin

The First 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally's Awarded during Pacific Division Junior Championship Series race at Famoso Dragstrip! The Season Opener of our Pacific Division Junior Championship Series Presented by Ted Wiens Complete Auto Service was at Famoso Dragstrip this weekend! Test & Tune, Laughs, Movie Night, Racing Action and Wally's sure make for a great race weekend! Thanks everyone for the fun weekend and for being flexible during the weather conditions! This was the f

Due to the unfortunate weather forecast for the weekend of February 14th, we have chosen to reschedule this event for February 28th and March 1st! Thank you for your understanding! See you then! Join us for our 3rd and 4th Junior Race of the 2026 Season in Redding, California! Make sure you don't miss this chance to race for one of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally! Redding Event Schedule June 18th, 2026 - Thursday - Parking Parking: 5:00pm - 8:00pm June 19th, 2026 - Friday

Join us for our 2026 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Race and National Open Race at Firebird Motorsports Park! We look forward to seeing all of our Division 7 Family! ​ Attention Firebird Motorsports Park  Lucas Oil Racers, please utilize this map for any early arrivers prior to gates opening for stacking at 6am on Tuesday February 17th. Lot F, which is the lot directly across the street from Gate #2 & 3, is where that early staging is available from Sunday afternoon Feb 15th to

Join us for our 1st and 2nd Junior Race of the 2026 Season in Bakersfield, California! Make sure you don't miss this chance to race for one of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally! Famoso Event Schedule January 22nd, 2026 - Parking Day Gates Open: 11:00am - 5:00pm January 23rd, 2026 - Test & Tune Gates Open: 8:00am Test & Tune: 10:00am - 4:00pm January 24th, 2026 - Race #1 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:00am January 25th, 2026 - Race #2 Gates Open: 7:00am RFC Chapel Servi

The 2025 Race Season is officially in the books as we hosted our Pacific Division Celebration of Champions Banquet and Member Track Meetings at Sam's Town in Las Vegas! We had a great evening celebrating our 2025 Lucas Oil, Summit and Junior Champions! Seeing our Racers and Families dressed to the nines was a refreshing site from their Fire Suits and Helmets! So many laughs and memories made throughout the evening with our track family! Special Awards recipients Most Improved

Join us for our first YES Program put on by NHRA at Famoso Dragstrip on February 27th, 2026! Who: All students welcome. S.T.E.M. Classes Encouraged! What: NHRA YES Program The NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) YES (Youth & Education Services) Program can show your students a new perspective on S.T.E.M. by taking what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real world experiences. These programs open student’s eyes to the possibilities of what is available to them. The

Join us for our 7th and 8th Junior Race of the 2026 Season in Tucson, Arizona! Make sure you don't miss this chance to race for one of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally! Tucson Event Schedule April 23rd, 2025 - Parking Day ($30.00 Camping Fee) 3:00pm - 8:00pm April 24th, 2025 - Test & Tune Gates Open: 8:00am Test & Tune: 10:00am - 4:00pm April 25th, 2025 - Race #5 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:00am April 26th, 2025 - Race #6 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:30am Tucson

Join us for our 9th and 10th Junior Race of the 2026 Season in Barona, California! Make sure you don't miss this chance to race for one of the 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally! Barona Event Schedule May 1st, 2026 - Test & Tune Gates Open: 8:00am Test & Tune: 1:00pm - 6:00pm May 2nd, 2026 - Race #9 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:00am May 3rd, 2026 - Race #10 Gates Open: 7:00am Race Starts: 8:00am Barona Pricing Test & Tune: $60.00 Race #7 Entry: $80.00 Race #8 Entry: $80.00 E

Join us for our 2nd and 3rd Pacific Division National Open Races and 11th and 12th Pacific Division Junior Championship Series Races of 2026 in Fallon, Nevada! ​ Top Gun Event Schedule   Thursday, May 28th, 2026: Parking: 12:00pm - 9:00pm ​ Friday, May 29th, 2026: Parking & Credentials Open: 7:00am - 9:00pm Tech Open: 9:00am - 6:00pm Test & Tune: 10:00am - 6:00pm Super Comp Invitational Shootout Race: Time Trails at 11:00am ​ Saturday, May 30th, 2026: Race #1 Gates Open: 7:00

Join us for our 4th and 5th Pacific Division National Open Races of 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado! Due to limited space you must purchase your entries online using the link below!   Online Ticketing Link:  Coming Soon! ​ Western Colorado Dragway Event Schedule   June 11th, 2026: Parking: 8:00am - 10:00pm ​ June 12th, 2026: Parking & Credentials Open: 9:00am - 9:00pm Tech Open: 10:00am - 5:00pm Test & Tune: 11:00am - 5:00pm ​ June 13th, 2026: Race # 3 Gates Open: 7:00am Tec