NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

May 17 - 19
2024

Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance

ELEVATION
632 feet

 

 

 

 

Event Info

The fan-favorite facility has played host to several memorable moments and record performances over the past two-plus decades and race fans will be eager to again enjoy all the intense 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph racing action in the Windy City.

The Pro Stock All-Star Callout will also take place on Saturday, giving top Pro Stock stars a chance at big money in the specialty race. The #2Fast2Tasty Mission NHRA Challenge also takes place in both nitro classes and in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Saturday, leading into Sunday's eliminations.

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 800-884-NHRA (6472). Purchase early and save!

 

Event Schedule

FRIDAY - May 17, 2024

Complete Racing Schedule

Sportsman Qualifying8:00 AM
Don Schumacher Celebration of Life at the Don Schumacher Celebration of Life Tent11:30 AM
Don Schumacher Celebration of Life Autograph Session at the Don Schumacher Celebration of Life Tent11:45 AM
Midway Opens12:00 PM
NHRA Insider Live at the Nitro Alley Stage12:00 PM
GETTRX NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Car Callout on the Nitro Alley Stage12:30 PM
GETTRX NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Car Callout Autograph Session at the GETTRX Midway Display1:00 PM
Q&A with Funny Car driver and Chicago firefighter Chris King at the Nitro Alley Stage1:30 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session1:30 PM
Factory X Qualifying Session1:45 PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session2:00 PM
Dodge Autograph Session at the Dodge Midway Display2:15 PM
PEAK Street Car Shootout - Time Trial2:25 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car)2:30 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)3:30 PM
Top Fuel Motorcycle Qualifying Session4:40 PM
Cacklefest in the Midway4:40 PM
PEAK Street Car Shootout - Time Trial4:50 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car)5:00 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)6:00 PM
Top Fuel Motorcycle Qualifying Session7:00 PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session7:15 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session7:45 PM
Factory X Qualifying Session8:00 PM
  

SATURDAY - May 18, 2024

 

Sportsman Eliminations8:00 AM
Midway Opens9:30 AM
Top Fuel Motorcycle School with Larry McBride at the Nitro Alley Stage9:30 AM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Autograph Session at the Mission Foods Display9:30 AM
Nitro School presented by Total Seal with TJ Zizzo at the Nitro Alley Stage10:00 AM
Toyota Autograph Session at the Toyota Midway Display10:00 AM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session at the Suzuki Midway Display10:30 AM
SCAG Racing autograph session at the SCAG display10:30 AM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session10:45 AM
Q&A with Shaun the What? Nooo Waaay! Guy at the Nitro Alley Stage11:00 AM
Dodge Autograph Session at the Dodge Midway Display11:15 AM
Factory X Qualifying Session11:15 AM
GETTRX NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Callout Opening Ceremonies11:25 AM
GETTRX NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Callout Eliminations - Round 111:30 AM
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session11:40 AM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session12:00 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Motorcycle Challenge - Round 112:15 PM
Top Fuel Qualifying Session12:30 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Round 112:55 PM
Funny Car Qualifying Session1:05 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Round 11:30 PM
GETTRX NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Callout Eliminations - Semi-Finals1:45 PM
Top Fuel Motorcycle Qualifying Session1:55 PM
Pro Mod Autograph Session at the Nitro Alley Stage1:55 PM
Cacklefest in the Midway1:55 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 12:05 PM
PEAK Street Car Shootout - First Round2:20 PM
Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session2:30 PM
GETTRX NHRA All-Star Pro Stock Callout Eliminations - Finals2:55 PM
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying Session3:00 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Motorcycle Challenge - Finals3:20 PM
Top Fuel Qualifying Session3:30 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge - Finals3:55 PM
Funny Car Qualifying Session4:00 PM
Mission #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge - Finals4:25 PM
Top Fuel Motorcycle Eliminations - Round 14:30 PM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session4:45 PM
Factory X Eliminations - Round 15:15 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 25:30 PM
Sportsman Eliminations5:45 PM
  

SUNDAY - May 19, 2024

 

Sportsman Eliminations8:30 AM
Midway Opens8:45 AM
Factory X Eliminations - Round 29:00 AM
Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 19:15 AM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 39:35 AM
 SealMaster® Track Walk, and Pre-Race Ceremonies - join us at the starting line!10:00 AM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 1

11:00 AM

Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 112:00 PM

Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 2

12:40 PM

Top Fuel Motorcycle Eliminations - Semi-Finals12:50 PM
Cacklefest in the Midway12:50 PM
PEAK Street Car Shootout - Semi Finals12:55 PM
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 21:00 PM
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 21:30 PM
Pro Mod Eliminations - Semi-Finals1:50 PM
Factory X Eliminations - Semi-Finals1:55 PM
PEAK Street Car Shootout Q&A with Alex Taylor and Tom Bailey at the Nitro Alley Stage2:00 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Semi-Finals2:00 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi-Finals2:05 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel and Funny Car) - Semi-Finals

2:35 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Semi-Finals2:55 PM
Top Fuel Motorcycle Eliminations - Finals3:05 PM
PEAK Street Car Shootout - Finals3:10 PM
Sportsman Eliminations- Finals3:15 PM
Factory X Eliminations - Finals3:25 PM
Pro Mod Eliminations- Finals3:30 PM
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Finals3:35 PM
Jr Dragster & Jr Street Exhibition3:40 PM
Pro Stock Eliminations (Motorcycle & Car) - Finals4:10 PM

Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car & Top Fuel)- Finals

4:15 PM

Winner's CircleOn the Starting Line
* Schedule subject to change 
TV Schedule

Event Lodging

Competitors

Drag and Drive

A special “Drag and Drive” eight-car exhibition is set to take place when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to Route 66 Raceway in Chicago for the 24th annual Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance on May 17-19.

Featuring standout names Alex Taylor, Tom Bailey and a ‘Mob of Sick Drag & Drivers,’ this exhibition offers an all-star cast of drivers ready to put on a show in Chicago.

These eye-catching street cars run in the 6-second range and quicker at speeds of more than 200 mph, offering a thrilling spectacle for every race fan. This exhibition will showcase some of the quickest street cars in the world, entertaining fans with runs throughout the weekend and crowing a winner during eliminations on Sunday. Be there to see it: GET TICKETS!

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