2019 Pacific Raceway in Kent Washington

Anyone got recommendations to hang up this blower belt. Got it in Indy last year. Gonna finish the signatures off this weekend

I am a race fan living in Indianapolis, and am wanting to go to the US Nationals this weekend. I have never gone to an NHRA race before, and I wanted to know what it is like. I have watched many races on TV, so I'm moderately familiar with the bracket portion of the event, but it looks like there are several days on qualifications. I guess I'm curious about:

• If I can only go one day, which day should I go? Seems like Monday is when the stuff that I've seen on TV occurs
• How long does the event last? Is it an all day thing?
• What is the cooler policy at NHRA tracks?
• What is the radio situation? Is it good to bring a radio like I do for IndyCar and NASCAR, or will that be entertaining? Should it just be earmuffs and earplugs?
• What are the best seats to buy?
• Is there anything else I should know or do? I saw that the pits are cool somewhere else online.

2019 Northwest Nationals in Seattle

Pacific Raceway in Kent Washington

I’m the first to embrace change for positive moving forward enhancements —— BUT hearing Alan announcing the past 3 days has been so enjoyable. You can’t teach tribal knowledge and it brings so much to the overall experience - just saying

YAY to whomever hired him to cover this event

Cannot attend the event, selling the ticket for Monday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 7:30am

Level EAST
Section DD · Row 23
Seat(s) 14
Price - $95

When I was in my 20's I can remember watching a video called American Nitro and the two main characters were these magnificent Drag Cars. From memory the sound/music was quite haunting.

Joe Gibbs Racing Mc Donald's Top Fuel Dragster piloted by Cory MAC McClenathan 1998 1:24th. diecast by Action Performance. 🌟🧨💥🎆✨🌟

Northwest Nationals In Seattle Washington

I'm not sure if its their choice or if these small budget teams eventually want to be full time and get big sponsors but can't. I bet its both but I'm not sure where small budget teams usually fall on the spectrum. Considering how expensive it is to drive it wouldn't surprise me if most only do it when they feel like it or have the money. I think even big sponsor drivers take a break or retire because of the cost.

All time top fuel? Considering he's 4th all time in wins but he's got more longevity than others above him, he's now a 2 time champion and has 5 runner ups in points too. Looking like he might finish his career with another 10-15 wins and maybe 1-2 titles before Mitch moves up in a few years. 28 years in top fuel.