The 35th Annual NHRA Northwest Nationals kicked-off Thursday, July 18th with the 2nd Annual NHRA Drag & Drive Cruise through the cities of Kent, Federal Way, and Auburn before ending at NHRA’s FanFest in front of Dave & Busters at the Outlet Collection in south Auburn with a car show and racer autograph session.
The event weekend concludes with the Winner’s Circle at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. Between then, there is a whole lot of excitement at The Place to Race including two sessions of Nitro qualifying on Friday including a night session for Funny Cars and Top Fuel! GOOD SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE HERE
Click here for a link to the NHRA Northwest Nationals event calendar. This calendar will be updated by the NHRA as needed.
Parking Lot and Gate Schedule
Sunday
- Parking Lots open at 6:30 a.m.
- Box Office and Spectators Gates Open at 7 a.m.
- Parking Lots Close at 8 p.m.
Hospitality Area Schedule
In 2024, Pacific Raceways will be providing hospitality in three areas: Tower Seating; Launch Club; and Finish Line Club. Below are the times hospitality will be open and food will be served in each area. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOSPITALITY OPTIONS AVAILABLE HERE
Sunday
- Tower Seating and Launch Club will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food service from 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.
- Finish Line Club will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food service from 1 – 3 p.m.
Event Schedule
Visit nhra.com to purchase tickets to the NHRA Northwest Nationals event, or call 800-884-6472. Detailed event information is available here:
The schedule is subject to change. Check out the latest event schedule for the NHRA site for more information. This schedule will keep you updated and in-the-know with all the on-track activities.
Auburn
Auburn’s hoteliers offer comfortable stays at affordable rates and serve as a basecamp for exploring Auburn, greater Puget Sound, and Pacific Raceways.
Kent
Historic downtown Kent and its adjacent entertainment, shopping, and restaurant destination, Kent Station, are must-stops for visitors and residents alike.
Federal Way
Located along the Puget Sound inlet and shadowed by the majestic Mount Rainier in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, we are a “Family-Friendly” community—great for leisure and business travelers.