When does the NASCAR season start in 2022?
The 2022 season will begin at the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, March 3-6, at Famoso Dragstrip. The series will visit Sacramento Raceway and Firebird Raceway twice, along with stops at Beech Bend Raceway Park and Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park before returning to Famoso Dragstrip for the California Hot Rod Reunion in October.
What are the office hours for the Famoso dragstrip?
More dates to come in 2022! Office Hours Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm Famoso Dragstrip 33559 Famoso Rd. McFarland CA. 93250 Office/Fax - (844) 34NITRO (844-346-4876) famosodragstrip@gmail.com
Is Famoso dragstrip part of the NHRA Heritage series?
"Famoso Dragstrip is proud to once again be part of the NHRA Heritage Series," said Famoso's Blake Bowser. "The Good Vibrations March Meet is a great historical event, but it’s an even better event when it’s part of the Heritage Series."
Who owns Famoso Raceway?
Blake Bowser -Blake Bowser - Owner - Famoso Raceway | LinkedIn.
How long is Famoso Raceway?
0.25 milesFamoso Raceway"Famoso Raceway"Coordinates35.59815°N 119.13576°WMajor eventsMarch MeetDrag StripLength0.25 miles (0.402 km)2 more rows
How many NHRA races are there in 2022?
The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Season was announced on September 16, 2021. It is the 68th season of the National Hot Rod Association's top drag racing competition. The NHRA will have 22 Top Fuel and Funny Car events, 19 Pro Stock events, and 15 Pro Stock Motorcycle events.
Is there drag racing in California?
Today we make a pit stop in California, home to the oldest operating NHRA drag strip in the country. We've highlighted four, top-rated tracks, listed below. Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, (a.k.a Pomona Raceway and The Fairplex) has been a racing facility since 1961 and features a 1/4 mile drag strip.
What is Castrol Raceway called now?
RAD Torque RacewayOperatorRob ReevesOpened1991Construction costC$4 million ($6.84 million in 2021 dollars)Former namesCapital City Raceway Park, Capital Raceway, Labatt Raceway, Budweiser Motorsports Park, Castrol RacewayClay Oval11 more rows
How many Famoso locations are there?
Currently, Famoso operates in 28 locations throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
How much are NHRA tickets?
NHRA Nationals Ticket Prices Fans can purchase their NHRA Nationals tickets at TicketSmarter with 2022 ticket prices starting at $49.00 and reaching prices as high as $252.00. The average price of a 2022 single race ticket is $126.56.
Who is the richest driver in NHRA?
John Force is an American drag racer, Funny Car driver, and car owner who has a net worth of $20 million dollars. John Force has won the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) championship 16 times as a driver and 21 times as a car owner.
Who is the most famous NHRA driver?
John Force is probably the most well-known driver in NHRA history. He has 97 career victories in funny car and won the NHRA championships 10 times. He was the first driver to pass the 320 mph mark and is the only driver who has 13 wins in one season. He is also the only driver to have won the Driver of the Year (1996).
What is the biggest race track in California?
Auto Club SpeedwayD-shaped oval (1997–present)Length2.800 miles (4.635 km)Turns18Race lap record1:29.322 (Didier Theys, Dallara SP1, 2002, LMP900)Motorcycle course (2001–present)33 more rows
Why is there no F1 in Laguna Seca?
F1 doesn't race at Laguna Seca because the circuit holds a Grade 2 FIA license, meaning it's currently able to only host single-seater races to the standards of F2 and below. To host an F1 race, a track must hold a Grade 1 license, which involves meeting a long list of strict guidelines.
Why are so many drag strips closing?
Politics killed a lot of drag strips, and it's one of the big reasons most tracks close today. Noise complaints are normal for drag strips, which has been true since the early days. The cars are naturally loud, because they have lots of compression, big camshafts, and very large headers.
How long is the track at Lucas Oil Raceway?
686-mile686-mile paved oval; quarter-mile drag strip; and a 2.5-mile, 15-turn road course- Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (formerly Lucas Oil Raceway) has become Hendricks County's number-one tourist destination and a great location to watch an event.
How long is Kil Kare Dragway?
1/4 mileThe 1/4 mile drag strip at Kil-Kare underwent a major renovation in 2013 which included tearing up the old asphalt surface and replacing it with concrete for the entire length of the strip. Kil-Kare is one of few in the country that features a concrete racing surface for the entire 1/4 mile length.
What size is Berlin Raceway?
7/16 mileBerlin Raceway is a 7/16 mile long paved oval race track in Marne, Michigan, near Grand Rapids.
How long is Santa Pod Raceway?
1/4 and 1/8 mileUnsourced material may be challenged and removed. Santa Pod Raceway, located in Podington, Bedfordshire, England, is Europe's first permanent drag racing venue for 1/4 and 1/8 mile racing. It was built on a disused Second World War air base, (RAF Podington), once used by the USAAF's 92nd Bomb Group.