The 54th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Nitro Opener, presented by The Blower Shop, roars back to Firebird Raceway on May 15-18!

Secure your spectator TICKETS online now and witness the adrenaline-pumping action of 250-mph AA/Nitro Funny Cars.

As the longest-running major drag race in the Northwest, the Ignitor is steeped in history and high-octane excitement. Since its inaugural event in 1971—won by the legendary Don “The Snake” Prudhomme in his iconic Hot Wheels Funny Car—the Ignitor has remained a cornerstone of Firebird’s racing legacy.

Kicking off Firebird’s first major event of the 2025 season, the Ignitor also serves as the second stop in the NHRA Heritage Series, following the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet in Bakersfield.

Will defending champion Nathan Sitko and his national record-holding Bubble Up Trans Am hold on to the crown? Or will a new contender seize victory?

Additionally, Firebird is proud to host Military & First Responder Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 18. In gratitude for their service, all active military, veterans, and first responders (Fire, Police, etc.) will receive FREE admission.

Join us at Firebird Raceway and be part of the thrill, speed, and history of the Ignitor Nitro Opener!

RACER PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE, JUST CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

Racer Online Registration (deadline to benefit from pre-registering – midnight on 5/13/2025):

NHRA Class: $200 (online); $220 at the gates
Super Pro or Pro: $145 (online); $165 at the gates
Adult Crew (wristband): $75 (online); $80 at the gates
Kids 15 & under: Free

Thursday Test Card: $80 (online); $100 at the gates
Fri. Box Gambler: $100 (online); $120 at the gates
Fri. No Box Gambler: $50 (online); $70 at the gates
Fri. Bike/Sled Gambler: $50 (online); $70 at the gates
Sat. $5K to Win Gambler: $200 (online); $220 at the gates
Sat. Bike/Sled Gambler: $50 (online); $70 at the gates

Plus the FOAT online convenience fee

Daily Spectator Admission (Fri, Sat or Sun)

Adults (includes pit pass): $25 online ($30 day of event)
Kids 15 & under: Free
Parking: Free

Military and First Responder Appreciation Day (Sunday)

Active/Veterans Admission (show i.d. at gates): Free – Sunday
First Responders (Fire, Police, etc.-show i.d. at gates): Free – Sunday

2025 Ignitor-Division 6 Lucas Oil Drag Race Series

Schedule of Events:

Wed., May 14
Early Bird Pit Parking (open to pre-registered teams): 1 – 6 pm

Thurs., May 15
Event Parking: 8 am-7 pm
Test `n Tune starts at: 2 pm

Fri., May 16
Parking: 7 am
Time trials, qualifying: 9 am
AA/Nitro Funny Car qualifying (Q1): 3 pm
Racing continues until: 8 pm

Sat., May 17
Opens: 7 am
Time trials/Qualifying: 8:30 am
AA/Nitro Funny Car qualifying (Q2, Q3): 2 pm, 6 pm
Racing continues until: 7 pm

Sun., May 18
Opens: 8 am
LODRS eliminations: 8:30 am
AA/Nitro Funny Car eliminations: Noon, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm
Concludes: 5 pm

Firebird will also play host to the opening stop in the Division 6 LODRS in May. The 2025 point’s meet will showcase racing in Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Sportsman Motorcycle, Super Pro and Pro eliminators.

Tracing back in the history books, Firebird’s first NHRA World Championship Series meet was staged in 1969. The inagural winners included the likes of Dick Kalivoda (Top Fuel), Austin & Grassi (Top Gas), Bill Landon (Super Eliminator), Ringer & Souders (Comp), Bill Ireland (Super Stock), and Virgin & Taccogno (Stock).

Defending Ignitor – LODRS champions (2024) include:

• AA/Funny Car
  Nathan Sitko
• Comp
  Ryan Warter
• Super Stock
  Ty Gaynor
• Stock
  Angela Bushmaker
• Top Sportsman
  David Cook
• Top Dragster
  Benji Martin
• Super Comp
  Kevin Kleineweber
• Super Gas
  Michael Boehner
• Super Street
  Jess Dale
• Sportsman Motorcycle
  Dylan Miller
• Super Pro
  Troy Thomas
• Pro
  Mick Alley