The NIGHTFIRE is Idaho’s premiere motorsports event!

The 51st annual Nightfire presented by Bi-Mart returns to Firebird on August 4-7. Looking back in time, many of the greats have raced at our “Signature Event of the Year”. Drivers like John Force, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, Ed “the Ace” McCulloch, Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen, “240 Gordie” Bonin, Jerry “the King” Ruth and others have collected Nightfire 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 and AA/Fuel Dragsters, along with Pro Modified doorslammers. The Nightfire will also feature the earth-shaking, fire-blasting Jets and the wheelstanding “Outlaw” Stagecoach, too.

Hundreds of racers from all over the west will also compete in the nationally-acclaimed Bracketeer Series for a weekend combined purse topping $200,000.

Bi-Mart Customer Appreciation Day is Sunday at the Nightfire. Save $5 on your pit-side admission (at the gates) with your Bi-Mart membership card to see all the championship finals, which kick off at high noon on August 7th.

If you can only make one race in all of 2022, THIS IS THE ONE NOT TO MISS!!!

NIGHTFIRE BRACKETEER FLYER

SPECTATOR TICKETS (link) can be secured online for the Nightfire. Or stop by any region-wide Stinker Stores to purchase advance discount tickets.

RACER AND CREW CREDENTIALS are available for: Bracketeer, Pro, Pro Comp, Heavy, Sled/Bike and Top Fire classes.

PROFESSIONAL TEAMS (link to registration) for FC, FA, TF, PM, email or call Firebird for password.

TICKETS:

ADMISSION
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 ($80 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
AA/Funny Car
AA/Fuel Dragster
AA/Fuel Altered
Xtreme Pro Mods West
Lucas Oil Top Fire Eliminator
Bracketeer
Pro
Heavy
Sled/Bike
The Comfort Source Pro Comp

EVENT SCHEDULE:

WEDNESDAY
Early Bird Credentials and Racer Pit Parking: 1-8 pm
Tech: 4-8 pm
Gates close: 8 pm

THURSDAY
Racer Gates Open: 8 am
Testing: 11 am
Gates close: 8:30 pm

THE BLOWER SHOP FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT
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 (FC, TF, FA, PM) Qualifying: 8 pm
Concludes (Jets and Outlaw Wheelstander): 10:30 pm

BI-MART SATURDAY NITROFEST
Gates Open: 7:30 am
Bracket Tournament Elimination: 8:30 am
Nitro (FC, TF, PM) Qualifying: 2 pm
Lucas Oil Top Fire 1st Round (E1): 7:30 pm
Autograph Table (upper pit area): 6:30 pm
Nitro (FC, TF, FA, PM ) Qualifying: 8 pm
Concludes (Jets and Outlaw Wheelstander): 10:30 pm

ST. LUKES SUNDAY FAMILY DAY

Gates Open: 7:30 am
Bracket Tournament Elimination: 8:30 am
Lucas Oil Top Fire Eliminations (E2): 11:30 am
Nitro (FC, TF, FA, PM – E1) Eliminations: High Noon
Nitro (FC, TF, FA, PM – E2) Eliminations: 2:30 pm
Nitro (FC, TF, FA, PM – Finals) Eliminations: 4:45 pm
Jets and Outlaw Wheelstander Finale: 5:15 pm
General Parking All Days: Free

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 the event you are participating in.

 

Defending Nightfire champions include:

  • AA/Fuel Dragster
    Jim Murphy
  • AA/Funny Car
    Bobby Cottrell
  • Tater Baker AA/Funny Car
    Chris Davis
  • AA/Fuel Altered
    Nick Van Horn
  • Xtreme Pro Modified
    Ed Marx
  • Bracketeer
    Parker Theobald, Hannah Cook, Jacob Stolworthy
  • Pro
    Andy Schmall, Andy Schmall, Tim O’Moore
  • Heavy
    Brent Borchers, Jan Scoffield, Davis Deming
  • Sled/Bike
    Whitney Wanders, Steve Miller, Jacob Wood
  • Lucas Oil Top Fire Open Wheel
    Adam Chinoda
  • Lucas Oil Top Fire Full Bodied (Overall)
    Darrin Van Diest
  • Pro Comp
    Karl Hestekin
  • Bracketeer Overall Champions
    Brent Hodson, Andy Schmall, Kevin Higgins, Jacob Wood
  • 2021 Jaker Allstar
    Johnny West
  • 2021 Bracketeer Allstar
    Tom Malicki
  • 2021 Pro Allstar
    Mick Alley