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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
June 14, 2019 - June 16, 2019
Extreme machines roar into Bristol Dragway June 14-16 for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, treating guests to one of the most electrifying weekends in all of motorsports.
Scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, the event has become a can’t-miss on the NHRA calendar and Bristol Dragway creates an action-packed weekend guaranteed to not only celebrate Dad but entertain the entire family!
If you’re looking to upgrade your 2019 visit to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, be sure to check out Bristol Dragway’s premium hospitality areas like Bruton’s Suite, the Thunder Valley Club, and the New Ole Smoky Lounge.
Friday, June 14
Gates Open 10:00AM
Sportsman Qualifying 10:00AM
Midway Opens 12:30 PM
Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying 3:15PM
Top Fuel Harley Qualifying 3:30PM
Pro Mod Qualifying 3:45PM
Nitro Qualifying (Funny Car/Top Fuel) 4:30PM
Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying 6:15PM
Top Fuel Harley Qualifying 6:30PM
Pro Mod Qualifying 6:45PM
Nitro Qualifying (Funny Car/Top Fuel) 7:30PM
Fireworks to Follow
Saturday, June 15
Gates Open 8:00AM
Sportsman Eliminations 8:00AM
Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying 11:45AM
Nitro Harley Qualifying 12:00PM
Pro Mod Qualifying 12:15PM
Nitro Qualifying (Funny Car/Top Fuel) 1:00PM
Mountain Motor Pro Stock Qualifying 2:45PM
Nitro Harley Qualifying 3:00PM
Pro Mod Qualifying 3:15PM
Nitro Qualifying (Funny Car/Top Fuel) 4:00PM
To Follow: Fan Fest located in Nitro Alley 30 minutes after last Nitro Qualifying Round
Sunday, June 16
Gates Open 10:00AM
Track Walk 10:45AM
Pre-Race Ceremonies 11:00AM
Eliminations 12:00PM
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