Is NHRA coming back to Joliet Illinois?
For the first time since 2019 the Camping World NHRA series will be racing in Joliet, the NHRA announced its 2023 schedule and Joliet was the 6th of 21 events.
Will the NHRA return to Joliet in 2023?
NHRA has announced the details of the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville and Indianapolis, as well as a return to the fan-favorite Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.
Is Route 66 Drag Strip still open?
Route 66 Raceway last hosted an NHRA Camping World Series drag race back in 2019. In 2020, the track was closed amid the pandemic, and in 2021 remained closed to the drag racing community.
What's the NHRA schedule for 2022?
2022 NHRA Schedule & TicketsMarch 2022. Mar. 10 - 14. AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Gainesville Raceway. 11211 N County Road 225. ... May 2022. May. 13 - 15. Virginia NHRA Nationals. Virginia Motorsports Park. 8018 Boydton Plank Road. ... November 2022. Nov. 10 - 13. Auto Club NHRA Finals. Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. 2780 Fairplex Dr.
Is RT 66 Raceway closing?
The Route 66 Raceway dropped a bombshell today, announcing that it will not contest drag racing events in 2021, due to a range of factors, not the least of which is the long-term uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Is NHRA coming back to Route 66?
NHRA officials today announced the details of the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville and Indianapolis, as well as a return to the fan-favorite Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.
Why is Chicagoland Speedway closed?
NASCAR raced at Chicagoland Speedway in nearby Joliet from 2001 to 2019, but the track's 2020 race weekend was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then was dropped from the schedule outright for 2021 onwards.
What happened Route 66 Dragway?
It is still in great shape.” Route 66 Raceway was opened in 1998. It hosted NHRA national events from 1998 until 2019. “We didn't know how the (COVID-19) pandemic was going to shake out and we were looking at opportunities, and this has been about a year-and-a-half to two years of planning to get things up and running.
Who bought Route 66 Raceway?
The complex also includes a 0.375-mile (0.604 km) dirt oval. The drag strip hosts several drag racing events including the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The facility is owned and operated by NASCAR and is located adjacent to Chicagoland Speedway.
When and where is the next NHRA race?
The 2021 season finale will be held at the 56th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals slated for November 12-14 at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif....2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Series ScheduleMarch 12-14Amalie Motor Oil NHRA GatornationalsGainesville, FLApril 9-11Lucas Oil NHRA WinternationalsPomona, CA14 more rows
What is the schedule for the NHRA?
2021 NHRA Schedule & TicketsMarch 2021. Mar. 11 - 14. AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. ... April 2021. Apr. 16 - 18. DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. ... May 2021. May. 14 - 16. ... June 2021. Jun. 11 - 13. ... July 2021. Jul. 16 - 18. ... August 2021. Aug. 13 - 15. ... September 2021. Sep. 01 - 05. ... October 2021. Oct. 07 - 10.More items...
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 NHRA schedule for 2023?
2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series Regular SeasonDateEvent NameMarch 24-26NHRA Arizona NationalsMarch 30-April 2Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.comApril 14-16NHRA Four-Wide NationalsApril 28-3013th annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals11 more rows•Sep 6, 2022
What is the Nascar schedule for 2023?
— The Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, is back for a triple-header March 25-26. The 2023 Cup schedule features five road-course races plus the street-course race in Chicago....NASCAR unveils 2023 schedule for its national series.DateRace / TrackSunday, February 19DAYTONA 500Sunday, February 26Auto ClubSunday, March 5Las VegasSunday, March 12Phoenix35 more rows•Sep 14, 2022
What are the dates for the Gatornationals 2023?
NHRA previously released the dates for the first four events of the 2023 season, including the opener, the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway on March 9-12.
What network is NHRA on?
Nitro Time Machine: Brian Lohnes, who is the lead announcer on the FOX NHRA broadcast team, looks back at some of the most dramatic moments in the history of the NHRA.