WHAT: 19th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, the 23rd of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the fifth of six playoff races in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. Drivers in four categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle – earn points leading to 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships.
WHERE: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas. Track is located approximately 15 miles north of Las Vegas off I-15.
COURSE: Championship drag strip; Track elevation is 2,100 feet above sea level; Track direction is south to north.
WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, Oct. 31 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying, E3 SPARK PLUGS PRO MOD SERIES qualifying at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 12:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, Nov. 2– LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations, E3 SPARK PLUGS PRO MOD SERIES qualifying at 12:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 12:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, Nov. 3 – Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m. MELLO YELLO SERIES eliminations begin at 11:00 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Friday, Nov. 1, FS1 will air an hour and a half of qualifying coverage at 7:00 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, Nov. 3, FS1 will air an hour and a half of finals coverage starting at 1:00 p.m. (ET).