WHAT: 16th annual Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, the fifth of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Drivers in three categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock – earn points leading to 2015 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 downtown Las Vegas off Interstate 15.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, April 10-12
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, April 10 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying. MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, April 11- LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations. MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1:10 and 4:05 p.m. K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE at 1, 4 and 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, April 12 – Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m. MELLO YELLO SERIES eliminations begin at 11 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Saturday, April 11, ESPN2 will televise two hours of qualifying coverage at 6 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, April 12, ESPN2 will televise three hours of eliminations coverage at 8 p.m. (ET).
MOST VICTORIES: Larry Dixon, 4, TF; Tony Schumacher, 4, TF; Robert Hight, 3, FC; Greg Anderson, 3, PS; Jeg Coughlin, 3, PS; Kenny Bernstein, 2, TF; Cruz Pedregon, 2, FC; Mike Edwards, 2, PS; Allen Johnson, 2, PS.
K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE VICTORIES: Greg Anderson, 4; Kurt Johnson, 4; Jeg Coughlin, 3; Bob Glidden, 3; Warren Johnson, 3; Larry Morgan, 3; Allen Johnson, 2; Jim Yates, 2; Bruce Allen, 2; Darrell Alderman, 1; Dave Connolly, 1; Erica Enders-Stevens, 1; Vincent Nobile, 1.