Tickets On Sale for Countdown to the Championship Opener, The Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway

READING, PA – February 6, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which again serves as the opening race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship on Sept. 14-17 at Maple Grove Raceway.

The historic track has been a staple on the NHRA tour for nearly four decades and has been home to countless memorable performances over the years, and last year marked a special moment in track history as well. Kenny Koretsky and his family, including current Pro Stock driver Kyle Koretsky, purchased the track in 2022, making several upgrades to the track and facility.

It helped lead to a spectacular weekend with massive crowds, including a sellout crowd on Saturday during the Koretsky family’s first national event. Building on that momentum, the passionate fans in the area will again be able to enjoy another thrilling weekend of 330-mp racing action at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in 2023.

“To see the support of the racing fans last year was incredible. It was a fantastic first national event for our family and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in 2023,” Kyle Koretsky said. “We’ve built a strong team and we’re continuing to work hard to give our customers a top-notch facility. There are so many great racing fans in this area, and we’re determined to always make this event an incredible one for every fan and race team in attendance.”

The 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals from Maple Grove Raceway is the first of six races in the Countdown to the Championship and the 16th of 21 races during the 2023 season. Austin Prock (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car), Erica Enders (Pro Stock) and Joey Gladstone (Pro Stock Motorcycle) won last year’s event, which was shown on FOX as the NFL adjacent broadcast, drawing the biggest viewing audience in NHRA history.

All four professional classes will again be on hand in Reading to open the postseason in 2023, with drivers looking to get a quick start on the road to a championship. Enders went on to win her fifth world title in Pro Stock, also picking up her first career victory at Maple Grove Raceway, while both Hight and Gladstone finished second in points. It was one of two victories in the Countdown to the Championship for Prock, who finished a career-best third in points.

Located in the heart of Amish country, the fan-favorite facility boasts a wonderful, scenic backdrop…