A historic weekend awaits at zMAX Dragway as the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals brings playoff drama to the four lanes for the very first time. Alongside the on-track action, fans can look forward to a packed slate of events and experiences throughout the weekend.
Check out the full action-packed schedule below:
Friday, Sept. 19
10 a.m.: Gates Open
1 p.m.: NHRA Insider Live Powered by Speedmaster (Nitro Alley Stage)
2 p.m.: Doug Herbert Appearance (Nitro Alley Stage)
3 p.m.: Larry “Spiderman” McBride Exhibition (Nitro Alley Stage)
3 p.m.: Brittany Force Autograph Session (John Force Racing Trailer)
4 p.m.: Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session 1
4:45 p.m.: Nitro Qualifying Session 1 (Funny Car & Top Fuel)
6:15 p.m.: Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session 2
7 p.m.: Nitro Qualifying Session 2 (Funny Car & Top Fuel)
Saturday, Sept. 20
9 a.m.: Gates Open
10:15 a.m.: Top Alcohol Dragster & Funny Car Qualifying Session
10:30 a.m.: Nitro School with Jason Bunker (Nitro Alley Stage)
11 a.m.: Richard Gadson Appearance (Nitro Alley Stage)
12:30 p.m.: Nitro Qualifying Session 3 (Top Fuel & Funny Car)
1:15 p.m.: Pro Stock Car & Motorcycle Qualifying Session 3
3 p.m.: Final Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car)
3:45 p.m.: Pro Stock Car & Motorcycle Qualifying Session 4
Sunday, Sept. 21
9 a.m.: Gates Open
10 a.m.: SealMaster Track Walk & Pre-Race Ceremonies
11:30 a.m.: Eliminations – First-ever Four-Wide Playoff Showdown (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock & Pro Stock Motorcycle)
12:30 p.m.: U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Performance (Midway)
TICKETS:
To purchase tickets to the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, visit www.zmaxdragway.com or call 800-455-FANS (3267).
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