Event Results 2026 Thunder Under The Lites



AN NHRA HOT ROD HERITAGE SERIES RACE
“BLAST FROM THE PAST”
NITRO DRAGSTERS BATTLING IT OUT FOR THE HOT ROD HERITAGE SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
7.0 Pro Dragsters, Altereds & Funny Cars
Pro Comp Dragsters
Jr Fuel Dragsters
Pro Gas Door Slammers 7.60, 8.60, 9.60, 10.60
Nostalgia Eliminator I,II,III
Hot Rod for all pre 1989 vehicles
NHRA “Speed For All”
WEST COAST OUTLAW HEADS UP
West Coast Outlaw 5.35 Index
GATE PRICING INFO FOR Spectators and Participants:
THURSDAY
- Racer Pre Parking: $150 (online) or $200 at the gate for HRHS Racers (package includes (1) wristband, (1) tech card, (1) RV/Tow Rig pass)
- Super Pass Wristband: $60 online or $70 at the gate includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s Egress – Everyone MUST purchase a Super Pass to enter on Thursday. NO SINGLE DAY TICKETS SOLD. this pass gets you everywhere at the track with the exception of the starting line during Nitro and West Coast Outlaws. All kids 11 and younger admitted free with paid adult.
Eastside Parking: $20 online or at the gate. These are limited so purchase online if you know you want one.
RV(all) or West Side vehicles: $100 online or at the gate (if not sold out) – Valid for Thursday thru Sunday. All Spectators are welcome to bring an RV or camper as long as you purchase an RV Parking Pass.
HRHS and 5.35 Racers: $150 online or $200 at the gate. (package includes (1) wristband, (1) tech card, (1) RV/Tow Rig pass)
West Coast Outlaw Heads Up: $60 online or $75 at the gate. (package includes (1) wristband, (1) tech card, (1) RV/Tow Rig pass, (1) Friday Testing Decal at Tech.
Friday Test N Tune: $60 extra (does not include wristband or parking pass, you must exit the track no later than 5PM if you are NOT racing the weekend or you do NOT have an event wristband.
FRIDAY
- Single Day Spectator Friday: $30
Super Pass Wristband: $60 at the gate, this pass gets you everywhere at the track with the exception of the starting line during Nitro and West Coast Outlaws.
All kids 11 and younger admitted free with paid adult. - Friday Test N Tune: $60 extra.
- HRHS Racers: $150 online or $200 at the gate. (package includes (1) wristband, (1) tech card, (1) RV/Tow Rig pass) all other crew vehicles must purchase a vehicle pass
Pit Area Parking (extra vehicles): $20 online or at the gate – Thurs/Fri/Sat same price for the entire weekend. Limited QTY sold so if you know you want one then buy it online.
RV or West Side Parking: $100 (if still available)Thurs/Fri/Sat same price for the entire weekend. VERY limited QTY sold so if you know you want one then buy it online.

SATURDAY
- General Admission Spectators: $20 online or $25 at the gate. All kids 11 and younger admitted free with paid adult.
- Pit Parking East Side: $20 per car (if still available)
- RV or West Side Parking: $100 (if still available)
- HRHS and 5.35 Racers: $150 car/driver when you purchase online or $200 at the gate. (package includes (1) wristband, (1) tech card, (1) RV or Tow Rig pass)
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
2PM–8PM
Parking for all NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racers. Stacking will be at the red gate, right side of the ticket booth. Gates open for everyone purchasing Weekend racing and crew purchasing a 3 day wristband. Single Day Tickets are NOT sold.
FRIDAY
10AM: Gates Open
12noon-4PM: Test N Tune: $60 extra
2:00 PM: Event T-shirts For sale
5:00 PM: (Qualifying1) for Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters, West Coast Outlaw, WCO 5.35 Index, Pro Comp, Jr Fuel, 7.0 Pro, A/Gas, NE1, B/Gas, C/Gas, D/Gas, NE2, NE3, Hot Rod
8:15 PM
(Qualifying 2) West Coast Outlaws, 5.35 Index
10:00 PM: Track Closed-No Re Entry after 10PM
SATURDAY
8:00 AM: Gates Open
10:00 AM: Time Trial 2 for Hot Rod, NE3, NE2, D/Gas, C/Gas, B/Gas, NE1, A/Gas, 7.0 Pro
12:00 PM: Souvenir booth is open – event shirts and hats for sale
1:00 PM: (Qualifier 2) for Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters, Pro Comp
DRIVER SIGNING POSTERS: at the conclusion of this session-Right under the Gene’s burger sign
1:30 PM: Eliminations Round 1: Hot Rod, NE3, NE2, D/Gas, C/Gas, B/Gas, NE1, A/Gas, Jr Fuel, 7.0 Pro
3:00 PM: Eliminations Round 1: West Coast Outlaw 5.35, West Coast Outlaw Heads Up, Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters, Pro Comp, Continue Round Eliminations for Hot Rod, NE3, NE2, D/Gas, C/Gas, B/Gas, NE1, A/Gas, 7.0 Pro
5:15 PM: Eliminations Round 2: West Coast Outlaw 5.35, West Coast Outlaw Heads up, Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters, Pro Comp, Jr Fuel, Continue Round Eliminations for Hot Rod, NE3, NE2, D/Gas, C/Gas, B/Gas, NE1, A/Gas, 7.0 Pro
7:30 PM: Final Round Eliminations for : Nitro Top Fuel Dragsters: Jr Fuel, Continue Round Eliminations for Hot Rod, NE3, NE2, D/Gas, C/Gas, B/Gas, NE1, A/Gas, 7.0 Pro, continue round eliminations for all Group 2 categories
9:00 PM: FINALS for West Coast Outlaws 5.35, West Coast Outlaws Heads Up
WINNERS: pictures and trophies are presented at the Winner’s Circle Sign located at the head of the staging lane 8, all payouts are made, in the tower, at the conclusion of the QTR final rounds.
~ of course, this schedule is subject to change depending on car count, weather and track downtime.
Front Gates to remain open until Sunday 12noon
NHRA HOT ROD HERITAGE SERIES TOP FUEL DRAGSTERS-NHRA Wally to the Champion
Pete Kaiser
Tyler Hilton/Robert Hilton
Bobby Cottrell/Chris Minor
Kyle Hough
Brenden Murry
Jeff Arend/ Lucchetti/Bynum
Nitro Racers: Email reddingmotorsportspark@gmail.com to receive your race entry






7.0 Pro – 1/4 mile Dragsters, Altereds, Funny Cars older than 1979 with a 7.0 Index -NHRA Wally to the Champion









West Coast Outlaws -Heads up, Pro start, 1/8 mile door cars, Showing all times on the scoreboards – NHRA, Speed for All, Wally to the Champion















Pro Comp Dragsters and Altereds, Heads Up, pro start, 1/4 mile Nitro and Blown Alcohol – NHRA Wally to the Champion




JR Fuel – 1/4 mile, alcohol burning, front engine dragsters racing with an adjusted handicap – NHRA Wally to the Champion



Nostalgia Eliminator – 1/4 mile Altereds and front engine dragsters for all open wheel cars older than 1989 dialing a 7.60, 8.60 or 9.60 Index – NHRA Wally to each index Champion













Pro Gas Door Slammers – 1/4 mile Index Racing for all door cars older than 1989 dialing a 7.60, 8.60, 9.60 or 10.60 – NHRA Wally to each index Champion



























VINTAGE HOT RODS – 1/4 mile Bracket Racing for vehicles older than 1989 – NHRA Wally to the Champion























West Coast Outlaw 5.35 Index in the 1/8 mile-Scoreboards ON! – NHRA, Need for Speed, Wally to the Champion










