Get ready to experience the ultimate rush as the two-wide NHRA Carolina Nationals roars back into the Bellagio of drag strips at zMAX Dragway from Sept. 20-22. With every ticket doubling as a pit pass, this nitro-fueled weekend promises to be an adrenaline-pumping blend of high-speed racing and electrifying entertainment.
Watch as the fiercest competitors in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock go head-to-head in a nitro-charged battle in the Countdown to the Championship, but that’s just the beginning of the weekend thrills. Here are five attractions that make this weekend a can’t-miss:
Friday Night of Fire: In a fiery Friday kick-off, ignite your senses with an explosive “Night of Fire”. Witness 11,000-horsepower dragsters light up the night with 10-foot flames as they thunder down the strip in record time. This spectacle of speed will be accompanied by a vibrant atmosphere of music and fireworks, setting the stage for a weekend of action.
Monster Motorcross: On top of dragsters racing down the strip, KSFMX freestyle motorcross will rev their engines and bring the excitement with high-flying leaps and jaw-dropping stunts.
Feel the adrenaline surge as these motorcycles take over Lane 4 on Friday, then watch as these machines defy gravity in Nitro Alley
Top Fuel Twin Dogs: In perfect two-wide fashion, satisfy your hunger with Top Fuel Twin Dogs, a culinary creation made exclusively for the weekend. Grab two foot-long hot dogs loaded with toppings galore. Looking for a challenge? Take on the ultimate yard dog with three hot dogs in a feast fit for a champion, guaranteed to fuel your race-day excitement.
Pavillion Show: Take a look back in time as classic vintage cars meet new school rides at the dragway Pavillion on Saturday and Sunday. From a winning vintage dragster, the 1948 Anglia Coupe to a new-age decked-out Cyber Truck, this show has it all, giving fans an opportunity to get up and close with classic and historic cars.
Cars & Coffee: Start your Saturday off right with Cars & Coffee Concord located in the Charlotte Motor Speedway Fan Zone from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Connect with hundreds of car enthusiasts and admire a stunning array of classic cars, hot rods and even dragsters. This event is free and open to the public and is the perfect way to fuel your passion before the high-speed action.
TICKETS:
To purchase tickets to the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, please visit www.zmaxdragway.com or call 800-455-FANS (3267).
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