NHRA Northwest Nationals Event Information

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SEATTLE (Oct. 17, 2024) – NHRA officials announced today that Muckleshoot Casino Resort has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual race at Pacific Raceways in Seattle as part of an exciting new multi-year agreement.

The 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals will take place on July 18-20, added another thrilling element to the longtime race at the fan-favorite facility. Tickets for the race go on sale on Nov. 11. | READ MORE


Nestled in the Pacific Northwest in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier and surrounded by horsepower-aiding trees that emit tons of power-enhancing oxygen, we’ve seen many historic moments in NHRA history, including John Force’s 150th career win in 2019 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA.

The annual NHRA Northwest Nationals event brings 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel and Funny Car categories, as well as Pro Stock Motorcycles to Kent, WA — making Pacific Raceways truly THE PLACE TO RACE in Seattle each summer!

For the first time in 2024, we qualified under the lights and it was glorious! As always, fans can interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket’s a Pit Pass® at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.

Mark your calendar for the 36th Annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, happening July 18-20, 2025!


2024 WINNERS

DRIVERCLASS
Steve TorrenceTop Fuel
Austin ProckFunny Car
Jeg Coughlin JrPro Stock
Chase Van SantPro Stock Motorcycle
Casey GriselTop Alcohol Dragster
Madison GordonTop Alcohol Funny Car
Ryan WarterCompetition Eliminator
Brad BurtonSuper Stock
Chris HallStock Eliminator
Dale GreenSuper Comp
Michael DalrympleSuper Gas
Jeff JacksonSuper Street
Robert StrohmTop Sportsman
Ed OlpinTop Dragster
Justin Ashley2Fast2Tasty TF Challenge
Aaron Stanfield2Fast2Tasty PS Challenge
Austin Prock2Fast2Tasty FC Challenge
Braxton BannSummit Jdrl Shootout
Gaige Herrera2Fast2Tasty PSM Challenge
Nicholas RoseDrag Drive

MOST VICTORIES AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS:

John Force
John Force, 8, FC
Bob Glidden
Bob Glidden, 6, PS
Joe Amato
Joe Amato, 5, TF
Photo: Jacob Sundstrom
Tony Schumacher
Tony Schumacher, 5, TF
Photo by US Army

TRACK RECORDS:

Top Fuel

By Time
3.685 Sec.
Antron Brown
August 2016

By Speed
337.41 mph
Doug Kalitta
July 2024

Funny Car

By Time
3.832 Sec.
Del Worsham
August 2016

By Speed
338.51 mph
Bob Tasca III
July 2024

Pro Stock

By Time
6.488 Sec.
Chris McGaha
August 2015

By Speed
213.40 mph
Chris McGaha
August 2015

Pro Stock Motorcycle

By Time
6.704 Sec.
Jianna Evaristo
July 21 2024

By Speed
203.95 mph
Jianna Evaristo
July 21 2024

NATIONAL RECORDS:

Top Fuel

By Time
3.623 Sec.
Brittany Force
Sep. 2019
Reading, PA

By Speed
338.94 mph
Brittany Force
Nov. 2022
Pomona, CA

Funny Car

By Time
3.793 Sec.
Robert Hight
Aug. 2017
Brainerd, WA

By Speed
339.87 mph
Robert Hight
July 2017
Sonoma, CA

Pro Stock

By Time
6.450 Sec.
Erica Enders
March 2023
Gainesville, FL

By Speed
215.55 mph
Erica Enders
May 2014
Englishtown, NJ

Pro Stock Motorcycle

By Time
6.627 Sec.
Gaige Herrera
Oct. 2023
Ennis, TX

By Speed
205.04 mph
Matt Smith
July 2021
Sonoma, CA

Stock race car.
Jeg Coughlin Prepares to Take 1st in 2019 Pro Stock Race