WHAT: 36th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second 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 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships.
WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Chandler, Ariz. Track is located off Interstate 10 at exit 162. Follow the signs
COURSE: Championship drag strip; Track elevation is 1,100 feet above sea level; Track direction is north to south.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 21-23
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, Feb. 21 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying, MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, Feb. 22 – LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations, MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, Feb. 23 – Pre-race ceremonies, 9:45 a.m., MELLO YELLO SERIES eliminations begin at 11:00 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Friday, Feb. 21, FS1 will televise one hour of qualifying coverage at 11:00 p.m. (ET).
Saturday, Feb. 22 FS1 will televise one hour of qualifying coverage at 3:00 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, Feb. 23, FS1 will televise three hours of finals coverage starting at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
2019 EVENT WINNERS: Billy Torrence, Top Fuel; Matt Hagan, Funny Car; Jeg Coughlin, Pro Stock
MOST VICTORIES: John Force, 8, FC; Bob Glidden, 5, PS; Tony Schumacher, 5, TF; Jack Beckman, 3, FC; Kenny Bernstein, 3, TF/FC; Antron Brown, 3, TF; Ron Capps, 3, FC; Larry Dixon, 3, TF; Cory McClenathan, 3, TF; Darrell Alderman, 3, PS; Jeg Coughlin, 3, PS; Kurt Johnson, 3, PS; Warren Johnson, 3, PS