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.
This year’s event will be held September 27-29.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button or by calling 618-215-8888. Visit wwtraceway.com for more information. Purchase early and save!
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.
Friday, September 27 | Complete Racing Schedule |
Friday's event is canceled due to inclement weather. Updated schedule below. | |
SATURDAY, September 28 | |
Sportsman Qualifying | 8:00 a.m. |
Sportsman Eliminations | 10:00 a.m. |
Midway Opens | 10:00 a.m. |
Mission Foods Autograph Session (Mission Foods Display) | 10:00 a.m. |
Julie Nataas Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage) | 10:00 a.m. |
Nitro School with Dickie Venables (Nitro Alley Stage) | 10:30 a.m. |
Jack Beckman Autograph Session at the John Force Racing Merchandise Trailer | 10:30 a.m. |
Austin Prock Autograph Session at the John Force Racing Merchandise Trailer | 10:45 a.m. |
SCAG Racing Autograph Session (SCAG Display) | 10:30 a.m. |
High School Challenge - Round 1 | 10:45 a.m. |
ET Racing Showcase - Round 1 | 10:50 a.m. |
Jr Arch Shootout - Round 1 | 11:00 a.m. |
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 11:05 a.m. |
Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 11:15 a.m. |
Factory X Qualifying Session | 11:40 a.m. |
High School Challenge Eliminations - Round 2 | 11:45 a.m. |
Budweiser Challenge | 11:50 a.m. |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car & Motorcycle) | 12:00 p.m. |
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) | 1:00 p.m. |
High School Challenge - Final | 2:00 p.m. |
ET Racing Showcase - Finals | 2:20 p.m. |
Jr Arch Shootout - Round 2 | 2:25 p.m. |
Pro Mod Autograph Session (Nitro Alley Stage) | 2:00 p.m. |
Factory X Eliminations- Round 1 | 2:00 p.m. |
High School Challenge/Jr Street - Finals | 2:10 p.m. |
Jr Arch Shootout - Final | 2:12 p.m. |
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car & Motorcycle) | 2:30 p.m. |
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) | 3:30 p.m. |
Jr Arch Shootout - Final | 4:35 p.m. |
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 4:40 p.m. |
Pro Mod Qualifying Session | 4:50 p.m. |
Factory X Qualifying Session | 5:15 p.m. |
Sportsman Eliminations | 5:25 p.m. |
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 1 | 6:15 p.m. |
Factory Stock X Eliminations - Round 1 | 6:45 p.m. |
Sunday, SEPTEMBER 29 | |
Sportsman Eliminations | 8:30 a.m. |
Midway Opens | 9:00 a.m. |
The Illinois College Drumline Performances Throughout the Day | |
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 2 | 9:00 a.m. |
Pro Mod Eliminations- Round 1 | 9:05 a.m. |
Factory X Eliminations - Round 2 | 9:25 a.m. |
SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremony | 10:00 a.m. |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 1 | 11:00 a.m. |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
Pro Mod Eliminations - Round 2 | 12:45 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 2 | 1:00 p.m. |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 2 | 1:30 p.m. |
Pro Mod Eliminations- Semi-Finals | 1:55 p.m. |
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:00 p.m. |
Factory X Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:02 p.m. |
Sportsman Eliminations- Semi Finals | 2:05 p.m. |
Street Legal, Jr Street and Jr Dragster Exhibition | 2:20 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals | 2:35 p.m. |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Semi-Finals | 2:50 p.m. |
Sportsman Eliminations - Finals | 3:00 p.m. |
Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Finals | 3:12 p.m. |
Factory X Eliminations - Finals | 3:14 p.m. |
Pro Mod Eliminations - Finals | 3:17 p.m. |
Pro Stock Eliminations (Motorcycle & Car) - Finals | 3:50 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car & Top Fuel) - Finals | 4:00 p.m. |
Winner's Circle on the Starting Line | |
*Schedule subject to change* |
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