The NIGHTFIRE is Idaho’s premiere motorsports event!
The 53rd annual Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart is Firebird’s signature event every Summer. Mark your calendars today for the weekend of August 2, 3 & 4.
Tickets are now on sale for Firebird’s “signature event” – lock your seats in today for our grand daddy weekend of racing this August.
Looking back in time, many of the greats have raced at our at the Nightfire. Drivers like Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, Ed “the Ace” McCulloch, Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, “240 Gordie” Bonin, Jerry “the King” Ruth, John Force, Gary Densham, “Jungle Jim” Lieberman, Pisano & Matsubura and others have collected hardware dating back to the beginning.
The drama and excitement of Nitro will be showcased on Friday through Sunday. In addition to a pit full of AA/Funny Cars, AA/Fuel Altereds, AA/Fuel Dragsters and Pro Modified doorslammers. The Nightfire will also feature the earth-shaking, fire-blasting Jets cars looking to bust the 280 mph barrier, too.
Hundreds of racers from fifteen states and Canada will be competing in the nationally-acclaimed Bracketeer Series. If you can only make one race at Firebird this season, THIS IS THE ONE NOT TO MISS!!!
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE NIGHTFIRE
RACER REGISTRATION (link) for the 2024 Nightfire. Hundreds of racers from all over the west will also compete in Bracketeer (Super Pro), Pro, Heavy, Pro Comp, Top Fire and Sled/Bike.
SPECTATOR TICKETS (link) are available online today for this extraordinary weekend of Drag Racing.
PROFESSIONAL TEAMS (link to registration) for FC, FA, TF, email or call Firebird for password.
SPECTATORS |
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| Friday: Adult Pit-Side: $25 online ($30 at gates) / Child 6-12: $5 ($10 at gates) |
| Saturday: Adult Pit-Side: $35 online ($40 at gates) / Child 6-12: $5 ($10 at gates) |
| Sunday: Adult Pit-Side: $25 online ($30 at gates) / Child 6-12: $5 ($10 at gates) |
| Spectator Super Pit Pass (full event): $75 online ($85 at gates) |
| Child Super Pit Pass (full event): $20 online ($25 at gates) |
| Spectator Camping: $100 online, must purchase a Spectator Super Pass per person attending ($125 at gates) |
| General Spectator Parking: Free |
CLASSES:
RACING |
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| AA/Funny Car |
| AA/Fuel Dragster |
| AA/Fuel Altered |
| Pro Modified |
| Top Fire Eliminator |
| Bracketeer |
| Pro |
| Heavy |
| Sled/Bike |
| Pro Comp |
EVENT SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY |
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| Early Bird Credentials and Racer Pit Parking: 1-8 pm |
| Tech: 4-8 pm |
| Gates close: 8 pm |
THURSDAY |
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| Racer Gates Open: 8 am |
| Testing: 11 am |
| Gates close: 8:30 pm |
THE BLOWER SHOP FRIDAY NITRO KNOCKOUT |
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| Gates Open: 7:30 am |
| Bracket Time Trial (1): 8:30 am |
| Bracket Tournament Eliminations: 11 am |
| Lucas Oil Top Fire Qual.: 10:30 am and 7:30 pm |
| Autograph Table (upper pit area): 6:30 pm |
| Nitro (PM, FC, TF, FA) Qualifying: 8 pm |
| Concludes (Jet Cars): 10:30 pm |
KEYBANK SATURDAY NITROFEST |
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| Gates Open: 7:30 am |
| Bracket Tournament Elimination: 8:30 am |
| Nitro (PM, FC, TF) Qualifying: 2 pm |
| Lucas Oil Top Fire 1st Round (E1): 7:30 pm |
| Autograph Table (upper pit area): 6:30 pm |
| AA/FC Opening Round (E1): 8 pm |
| Nitro (PM, TF, FA) Final Qualifying: 8 pm |
| Concludes (Jet Cars): 10:30 pm |
ST. LUKES SUNDAY FAMILY DAY |
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| Gates Open: 7:30 am |
| Bracket Tournament Elimination: 8:30 am |
| Lucas Oil Top Fire Eliminations (E2): 11:30 am |
| Nitro (FC-E2, PM, TF, FA-E1) Eliminations: High Noon |
| Nitro (FC-E3, PM, TF, FA-E2) Eliminations: 2:30 pm |
| Nitro (PM, FC, TF, FA – Finals) Eliminations: 4:45 pm |
| Jet Car Finale: 5:15 pm |
| General Parking All Days: Free |
Defending Nightfire champions include:
- AA/Fuel Dragster
Tyler Hilton - AA/Funny Car
Bobby Cottrell - AA/Fuel Altered
Johnny West - Bracketeer
Gary Bullington, David Mhyre, Sean Shaffer - Pro
Andy Schmall, Bobby Day, John Cozzette - Heavy
Nathan Stansberry, Dennis Beebe, William Flowers - Sled/Bike
Scott Grondahl, Jacob Wood, Mathew Fredericks - Lucas Oil Top Fire Open Wheel
Ryan O’Connor - Lucas Oil Top Fire Full Bodied (Overall)
Chuck Hawk Jr. - Pro Comp
Dustin Lee - Bracketeer Overall Champions
Sean Shaffer, John Cozzette, Dennis Beebe, Mathew Fredericks - 2023 Jaker Allstar
Tim Boychuk - 2023 Bracketeer Allstar
Darryn O’Connor - 2023 Pro Allstar
Stan Keller
SPORTSMAN RACER TECH CARD
(Fill-In and Printable Tech Card link)
TECH CARD: As a convenience to both you and Firebird’s tech team, please completely fill out the .pdf form on your computer (click on hyperlink above, both sides) and print. Please bring printed copy to this event to expedite the inspection process.
Video overview from the 2023 Nightfire – crank it up!