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NHRA U.S. Nationals Races & Tickets

NHRA U.S. Nationals

Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, IN · Saturday

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NHRA U.S. Nationals

Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis, IN · Monday

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NHRA U.S. Nationals Facts

Attendance Policy

Children age 12 and younger receive free admission to the 2026 event.

Source: Nhra

Attendance Policy

For the U.S. Nationals, the venue permits coolers in the grandstands up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches, subject to search.

Source: Raceirp

Attendance Policy

Fans may bring food and nonalcoholic drinks, but glass containers are prohibited.

Source: Raceirp

Attendance Policy

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park offers dry camping for the U.S. Nationals, with advance reservations or gate purchase available.

Source: Raceirp

Attendance Policy

Spectators can hear the track public-address feed on 87.9 FM.

Source: Raceirp

Attendance Policy

Reentry requires the original ticket and a hand stamp.

Source: Raceirp

Attendance Policy

U.S. Nationals ADA parking is next to the main ticketing gate and is available first come, first served.

Source: Raceirp

History

The U.S. Nationals has been contested annually since 1955 and was first held at an abandoned airstrip in Great Bend, Kansas.

Source: Media

History

After stops in Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Detroit, the U.S. Nationals moved to Indianapolis Raceway Park in 1961.

Source: Nhra

Identity

The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals is scheduled for September 2–7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Source: Nhra

Live Presentation

The U.S. Nationals is set to bring hundreds of racers together, including NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition.

Source: Nhra

Live Presentation

Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars at the event can produce 12,000 horsepower and reach 340 mph.

Source: Nhra

Schedule

The 2026 program progresses from Friday qualifying under the lights to Saturday's Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, Sunday's Funny Car All-Star Callout, and Labor Day eliminations.

Source: Nhra

The NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis

The 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals is scheduled for September 2–7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. [1] The event is expected to bring hundreds of racers together, including NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competition. [1]

What Racing Fans Can Expect

Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars at the event can produce 12,000 horsepower and reach 340 mph. [1] The 2026 program progresses from Friday qualifying under the lights to Saturday's Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, Sunday's Funny Car All-Star Callout, and Labor Day eliminations. [1] The track's August 21, 2026 visitor information directs spectators to 87.9 FM for the public-address feed. [4]

How the U.S. Nationals Reached Indianapolis

The U.S. Nationals has been contested annually since 1955 and was first held at an abandoned airstrip in Great Bend, Kansas. [2] After stops in Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Detroit, the U.S. Nationals moved to Indianapolis Raceway Park in 1961. [3]

Planning a Day at the U.S. Nationals

Raceway guidance checked August 21, 2026 permits searched coolers in the grandstands up to 14 by 14 by 14 inches and allows food and nonalcoholic drinks, but prohibits glass containers. [4] For campers, the same guidance lists dry camping with advance reservations or gate purchase available. [4]

References

  1. [1] NHRA's 75th Anniversary celebration continues at drag racing’s biggest event
  2. [2] 2022 NHRA U.S. Nationals Fact Sheet
  3. [3] NHRA national event history: A look at the tracks and stories that drove the sport
  4. [4] Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Frequently Asked Questions

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