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Race Week

*Updated Tuesday, June 9

10:30 a.m.
Parking Lots Open
11:00 a.m.
Spectator Gates Open
11:00 a.m.
Sportsman Qualifying / Time Trials
2:15 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session
3:45 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
4:15 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session
5:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Qualifying
6:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car, Top Fuel)
7:00 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
7:30 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Qualifying
8:30 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car, Top Fuel)
To Follow
Fireworks!

*Updated Tuesday, June 9

8:30 a.m.
Parking Lots Open
9:00 a.m.
Spectator Gates Open
9:30 a.m.
Sportsman Eliminations
11:15 a.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session
11:30 a.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
12:30 p.m.
Top Fuel Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Round 1
1:05 p.m.
Funny Car Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Round 1
1:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Round 1
2:15 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Round 1
2:35 p.m.
Pro Mod Qualifying Session
3:00 p.m.
Top Fuel Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Finals
3:35 p.m.
Funny Car Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Finals
4:15 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Finals
4:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Finals
5:10 p.m.
Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations – Round 1
30 Minutes After Nitro Q4
Mission Series Driver Autograph Session (Guest Welcome Village Tent)
To Follow
Sportsman Eliminations

9:30 a.m.
Parking Lots Open
10:00 a.m.
Spectator Gates Open
11:00 a.m.
SealMaster Track Walk and Driver Introductions
12:00 p.m.
Mission Foods NHRA Series Eliminations Begin (Top Fuel and Funny Car to Start)

Latest News

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Ron Capps, the winningest NHRA Funny Car driver in Bristol Dragway history, has been named the 2026 honoree for the prestigious Legends of Thunder Valley, historic Bristol Dragway’s Hall of Fame
Recent Headlines
06/09/26
A trio of tourism partners in Sullivan County including Explore Bristol, Visit Kingsport, and Northeast Tennessee Tourism are joining forces to present the Nitro Welcome Village at Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway for several upcoming major races, it was announced today by track officials.
06/02/26
The 25th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals is coming to historic Bristol Dragway June 12-14. See all the stars, the 330-mph cars, and the thrilling side-by-side races that the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is known for.
05/21/26
Statement from Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell on the passing of Kyle Busch.
05/21/26
Matt Wilson of Team SuperGrip kept the company’s final round streak alive on May 20 as the tire executive raced to victory in the NHRA Thunder Valley Celebrity Drag Challenge at historic Bristol Dragway.