NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

The oldest major racing event in the Northwest, the NAPA Ignitor Opener presented by The Blower Shop returns to Firebird Raceway on May 18-19. Firebird’s granddaddy event originated in 1971, a staple in Idaho’s greater Treasure Valley for 53 years.

The Ignitor will mark the second of two Firebird stops in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series. 250-mph AA/Funny Cars will headline the Stinker Stores Nitro Knockout. The defending Ignitor champ Drew Austin will look to lead a strong field of entries.

In addition, the race will also be staged in conjunction with the first race in the Northwest Division Lucas Oil Drag Race Series.

Funny Car qualifying is set for Noon, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday followed by Nitro finals at noon on Sunday.

Sunday, May 19, is Military Appreciation Day offering all veterans and active personnel free admission to all the championship finals. Plus kids 15 & younger are admitted at no charge during the Ignitor race weekend.

Learn more details at: www.firebirdonline.com