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NHRA 4-Wide Nationals FAQ

Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series

Nitro-fueled excitement roars back in springtime at zMAX Dragway! 

Every ticket is a pit pass, so come early to see your favorite drivers before 44,000 horsepower ignites! Don't miss the debut of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, bringing Street Outlaws stars including Shawn Ellington, Ryan Martin, Scott Taylor and Jeff Lutz to zMAX Dragway for qualifying & eliminations!

FAQ

Yes, zMAX Dragway is cashless.
No, Parking is not free for the NHRA weekend. Parking costs $5 per day; however, guests who purchase a Weekend Ticket Package will receive one free parking pass per account.
ADA parking is available upon arrival for $5 per day. A valid ADA placard or state-issued ADA license plate is required.
Yes, Bruton's Suite ticketholders will receive 1 parking pass per account
Yes. Guests who have not received a parking pass from their corporate suite will need to purchase parking upon arrival. The cost is $5 per day.
Camping includes a tow pass to allow you to park at your campsite. If you prefer to drive to zMAX and park, you'll need to purchase a daily parking pass upon arrival for $5.
Camping includes 1 tow pass to allow you to park at your campsite. Please see one of the Camping Hosts at the Cabin if you need an extra pass.
Guests may enter and exit throughout the event. Please remember to get your hand stamped when exiting, as re-entry will not be allowed without a stamp.
No, coolers are not allowed in suite areas.
Yes, you can bring a cooler 14x14x14, soft-sided only.
Yes, a shuttle is available for fans staying in the Turn 4 Campground and will run one hour before the race starts and one hour after the race concludes.
No, fans camping at Charlotte Motor Speedway in any campground are prohibited from selling items. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the sale of goods, product sampling, signage, surveying, food vending, or any other activity that, in the sole discretion of Charlotte Motor Speedway staff, is deemed detrimental to the facility. Violation of this policy will result in forfeiture of the camping space and any monies paid. Camping spaces may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests or sweepstakes), or trade purposes without the express written consent of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
All tickets purchased in advance are digital. Please download the Charlotte Motor Speedway app to access your tickets. If you experience any issues downloading them, you may visit one of the CMS box offices upon arrival, and our staff will be happy to print your tickets.
Please visit https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/mobile-tickets/step-by-step/.
Yes. Children 12 & under qualify for discounted pricing. EVERY CHILD needs a ticket to enter the facility.Tickets must be located directly next to adult tickets.
Yes, All fans who enter the gates must have a ticket scanned. Kids 12 and under get in for $10 for NHRA events.
There is a limit of two (2) child-priced tickets for every one (1) adult-priced ticket. If you need additional child-priced tickets, please call the box office during business hours.
Service animals are welcome throughout the property but must remain leashed or harnessed at all times. Guests are required to bring their own pet waste disposal bags.Guests may request wheelchair seating to accommodate the service animals safely and comfortably. Please Note: Emotional Support Animals are not permitted inside the facility.
Please visit https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/documents/grandstand-gate-policy-graphic.pdf.
Yes. Red, Speedway Children's Charities-branded golf carts are available but are on a first-come, first-served basis. A tip donation box is located at the front console of each cart. Any tip donations given during your shuttle ride are greatly appreciated, with all proceeds going to Speedway Children's Charities.
No, all sales are final at the time of purchase.
If Pro qualifying is rained out on Friday or Saturday, fans will be entitled to a 100-percent credit (for 1 year). If 1 round of Pro qualifying is completed, fans will not be compensated. If there's a total rain-out on Sunday, fans will be entitled to a 100-percent credit (for 1 year). If 1 round of Pro eliminations are completed, fans will receive a 50-percent credit (for 1 year). If 2 rounds of Pro eliminations are completed, fans will not receive any compensation. NOTE: The NHRA Rain Policy only applies to the original ticket purchaser.
No, only race tickets are covered by the NHRA Rain Policy.
No, Speedway Motorsports does not insure ticket or camping purchases.
Only the original purchaser will be offered the benefits of the NHRA Rain Policy.
Yes. Fans must submit proof of purchase to the box office before the NHRA Rain Policy will allow for credit or refund processing.
Download the Charlotte Motor Speedway app to access your tickets, renew tickets and camping, and learn more about upcoming events.
Please visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/texting.

* All ticket prices subject to N.C. sales tax