WHAT: 14th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals, the 23rd of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and the fifth of six races in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Drivers in four categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle – earn points leading to 2014 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.
WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 30 – Nov. 2
SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY, Oct. 30 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying
FRIDAY, Oct. 31 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying. PRO MOD SERIES qualifying at 12:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1 and 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Nov. 1 – LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations. PRO MOD SERIES qualifying at 12:30 p.m. Round 1 of eliminations at 3:30 p.m. MELLO YELLO SERIES qualifying at 1 and 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, Nov. 2 – Pre-race ceremonies, 10:15 a.m. MELLO YELLO SERIES eliminations begin at 11 a.m.
TELEVISION:
Sunday, Nov. 2, ESPN2 will televise 90 minutes of coverage starting at 2:30 a.m. (ET).
Sunday, Nov. 2, ESPN2 will re-air 90 minutes of qualifying coverage at 1 p.m. (ET).
Sunday, Nov. 2, ESPN2 will televise three hours of coverage starting at 6 p.m. (ET).