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NHRA Carolinas Nationals

Thursday, September 17 - Sunday, September 20, 2009
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series

After zMAX Dragway's successful debut in 2008, the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series returns to the Bellagio of drag strips for the NHRA Carolinas Nationals, Sept. 17 - 20. The best drag racers in the world will compete head-to-head in the first event of the series' Countdown to 1. The top 10 teams in each category that have qualified for this final let of the championship battle will be looking for a strong opening run as they kick off their final pushes for NHRA Full Throttle glory.

In addition to exciting drag racing action, witness history in the making on Sunday, Sept. 20, when NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars race four-wide down zMAX Dragway! For the first time, four NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and four NHRA Funny Cars will reach speeds over 300 mph in special exhibition races before the final round of the NHRA Carolinas Nationals.

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Purchase Online By Phone: 1-800-455-FANS

Tickets

D-R John ForceA-C & S-Y John Force
AA-LL Eastside
MM-YY Eastside
Adult Child Adult Child Adult Child
4 Day Package - Not Avail $139.00 $35.00 $115.00 $25.00 $99.00 $20.00
Purchase at the Gate for
Thursday
$10.00 FREE $10.00 FREE $10.00 FREE
Purchase Friday 9/18/09 $35.00 $10.00 $25.00   $5.00 $25.00 $5.00
Purchase Saturday 9/19/09 $55.00 $15.00 $45.00 $10.00 $45.00 $10.00
Purchase Sunday 9/20/09 $55.00 $15.00 $45.00 $10.00 $45.00 $10.00

Everyone MUST have a ticket for entry. Child prices are for children 12 & under.
Must purchase an adult ticket on Thursday to receive your FREE child tickets.

By Phone: 1-800-455-FANS Available at Gate - Thursday

Special Discounts

All Scouts and family members are eligible for a special discount. Please call the Lowe's Motor Speedway Ticket Office for details.

On Friday, military, fire and police personnel will receive a discounted rate with the presentation of ID.

By Phone: 1-800-455-FANS

Save with NHRA Family 4 Pack!

Come smell the nitro at the NHRA Carolinas Nationals Sept. 17 - 20 at zMAX Dragway and enjoy great savings with the NHRA Family 4 Pack! For just $99, you receive two adult tickets, two children's tickets, four hot dogs and four Coca-Colas to enjoy Saturday or Sunday's racing action. This was a standing-room only event last year, so call the Lowe's Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS today to your tickets!

By Phone: 1-800-455-FANS

Best Buy Fan Lounge

September 17-20, 2009

Get your tickets today to the Best Buy Fan Lounge for the NHRA Carolinas Nationals Sept. 17 - 20. Located adjacent to the Pro staging lanes, the Best Buy Fan Lounge offers:

  • Appearances by NHRA drivers
  • Entertainment
  • Food and beverage
  • Closed-circuit TV feed
  • Also included in your ticket is exclusive access to the "Best Buy Fan Oasis" beverage station located on the mezzanine level of the John Force grandstand.

Drivers appearing in the Best Buy Fan Lounge throughout the weekend include:

  • Top Fuel: Antron Brown, Tony Schumacher, Brandon Bernstein, Cory McClenathan, Morgan Lucas, Shawn Langdon, Spencer Massey
  • Funny Car: Ashley Force Hood, John Force, Ron Capps, Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan
  • Pro Stock: Allen Johnson
  • Pro Stock Motorcycle: Matt Smith

The lounge will be open:

  • Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Single-day passes to the Best Buy Fan Lounge are now available for $75. Only a limited number of tickets are available, so call today to get yours!

By Phone: 1-800-455-FANS

Tom Johnson Camping Center Racing Resort

Located just off Bruton Smith Boulevard (I-85, exit 49), the Tom Johnson Camping Center Racing Resort at Charlotte is right at zMAX Dragway. The campground, a short drive from the shopper's paradise Concord Mills, is also adjacent to the renowned Rocky River Golf Course.

The camping center has expanded to include 430 sites equipped with electricity (30, 50 amp), sewer, water hookups and a picnic table. Phase I of the resort opened in 1999 on 16 acres. Phase II was completed in 2001 and added 203 ultra large sites and expanded the area to 29 acres. Phase III opened in May 2009 adding another 92 ultra large sites. An open pavilion was also added. It features a large seating area that can accommodate camping clubs, weddings and company parties. The ultra-modern restroom and shower facility completes all the needs for a great camping experience.

Stay for all four days of the NHRA Nationals for just $400.

By Phone: 704-455-4445

Weekend Schedule

September 16-20, 2009

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 
Sponsor Midway Parking - 8:00am - 6:00pm
Competitor Parking, Registration & Tech (all categories) - 10:00am  -  6:00pm

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Spectator Gates Open - 8:00am
Registration/Tech Inspection (all categories) - 8:00am  -  6:00pm
Sportsman Qualifying - 9:00am
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Session - 4:00pm
Secure Track - 7:00pm

Friday, September 18, 2009
Spectator Gates Open - 8:00 am
Registration/Tech Inspection (Pro's and TAD/TAFC only) - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sportsman Eliminations - 9:00 am
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Sessions (2) - 10:00 am & 12:30 pm
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Dragster) - 1:00 pm
Pro Mod Qualifying Session - 2:00 pm
Countdown Pro Stock Driver Intro - 2:15 pm
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) - 2:30 pm
Countdown Nitro Driver Intro - 3:15 pm
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Top Fuel Dragster) - 3:30 pm
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Dragster) - 4:30 pm
Pro Mod Qualifying Session - 5:30 pm
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) - 6:00 pm
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Top Fuel Dragster) - 7:00 pm
Secure Track 8:30 pm

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Spectator Gates Open - 7:30am
Sportsman Eliminations - 8:30am
Comp Eliminator - Round 1 - 10:30am
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) - 11:00am
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel Dragster / Funny Car) - 12:00pm
Pro Mod Qualifying Session - 1:00pm
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (Dragster / Funny Car) - 1:30pm
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) - 2:30pm
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel Dragster / Funny Car) - 3:30pm
Pro Mod - Round 1 - 4:30pm
Comp Eliminator - Round 2 - 5:00pm
Top Alcohol (Dragster / Funny Car) - Round 1 - 5:15pm
Secure Track - 8:30pm

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Spectator Gates Open - 9:30am
Pre-Race Ceremonies - 11:00am
Final Eliminations - 12:00pm
Secure Event - 5:00pm

 

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