70 Days from the 70th: NHRA U.S. Nationals Celebrates Seven Decades in 2024 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

A host of special events make up the historic weekend, as NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competitors look for legacy-making victory at the iconic Big Go

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – June 26, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – In 70 days, four drivers in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series will celebrate one of the biggest wins in their careers when the 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals takes place on Aug. 28-Sept. 2.

The world’s biggest drag race takes place at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and celebrates its 70th anniversary during the 2024 season, offering something special for all fans and competitors. As the NHRA’s most iconic event commemorates seven decades of racing on the grandest stage, drivers in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will look for a legacy-making win during the spectacular weekend.

The race features everything from the final Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge race of the season to the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout on the pro side, as well as the special Sox & Martin Hemi Challenge presented by the McCandless Collection and racing action in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ and NHRA Holley EFI Factory X.

There’s something for every drag racing fan to celebrate The Big Go turning 70, as well as a number of can’t-miss incentives, including:

• A special 70th anniversary NHRA U.S. Nationals pennant for the first 8,000 fans in attendance for eliminations on Monday, Sept. 2.
• Free parking for all fans in attendance for the entire weekend.
• SealMaster Track Walk on Monday and winner’s circle celebration.
• An unforgettable Top Eliminator Club experience, including NHRA driver appearances, food and drink, TEC gift bag, starting line seats and much more.
• The biggest field in drag racing. Last year, more than 900 cars competed on the hallowed grounds of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
• A must-see Hot Rod Junction.
• Children 12-and-under get in free to an event offering all-day entertainment.

There will be a host of special events announced in the coming weeks as well.

Simply put, a win at the world’s biggest drag race means more. Careers are defined by victories at the NHRA U.S. Nationals and all the greats have forged their legacies through their Indy success, including iconic drivers like Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme, Kenny Bernstein, Ed McCulloch, Connie Kalitta, Shirley Muldowney,…