The NIGHTFIRE is Idaho’s premiere motorsports event!
The 55th edition of the Nightfire Nationals presented by Bi-Mart is Firebird’s signature event every Summer. Lock in your plans today for the weekend of August 6-9.
If you’ve never been before, check out this video (below) sharing several of the highlights you will experience in attending one of Firebird’s biggest and most prestigious events of the season.
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, Top Fuelers, and Pro Mods, 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!!!
ONLINE TICKETING AND REGISTRATION FOR THE NIGHTFIRE
RACER REGISTRATION (link to registration) for the 2026 Nightfire. Register for: 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.
NITRO TEAMS (link to registration) specifically for FC, FA, TF, email or call Firebird for password.
PRO MODIFIED TEAMS(link to registration), email or call Firebird for password.
ADMISSION:
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, attendees required to purchase a Spectator Super Pass per person attending |
| 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 |
PAC WEST TRAILERS TACO FEED THURSDAY |
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| Racer Gates Open: 8 am |
| Testing: 11 am |
| Pac West Trailers Taco Feed Racer Appreciation Party (open to race teams): 7 pm |
| 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 |
| 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 |
SATURDAY NITROFEST |
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| Gates Open: 7:30 am |
| Bracket Tournament Elimination: 8:30 am |
| Nitro (PM, TF, FC) Qualifying: 2 pm |
| Top Fire 1st Round (E1): 7:30 pm |
| Autograph Table (upper pit area): 6:30 pm |
| Pro Mod Opening Round (E1): 7:45 pm |
| Nitro (TF) Final Qualifying: 8:15 pm |
| AA/FC Opening Round (E1): 8:45 pm |
| Nitro (FA) Final Qualifying: 9:30 pm |
| Concludes (Jet Cars): 10:15 pm |
ST. LUKES SUNDAY FAMILY DAY |
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| Gates Open: 7:30 am |
| Bracket Tournament Elimination: 8:30 am |
| Top Fire Eliminations (E2): 11:30 am |
| Nitro (FC-E2, PM-E2, TF-E1, FA-E1) Eliminations: High Noon |
| Nitro (FC-E3, PM-E3, TF-E2, 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 |
(online tickets)
Defending Nightfire champions include:
- AA/Fuel Dragster
Tyler Hilton - AA/Funny Car
Nathan Sitko - AA/Fuel Altered
Jason Pettit - Pro Modified
Bret Williamson - Bracketeer
Ryan O’Connor/Jason Dawson/Rayce Kidd-Sean Shaffer - Pro
Stan Deming/Brandon Umberger/Andy Schmall - Heavy
Bryan Duvall/Tyler Rush (2) - Sled/Bike
Chad Hofert/Jesse May/Larry Mota - Lucas Oil Top Fire Open Wheel (Overall)
Ryan O’Connor - Lucas Oil Top Fire Full Bodied
Chuck Hawk Jr. - Pro Comp
Steve Faller/Dustin Lee/Austin Schoenfeld - Overall 3-Day Champions
Ryan O’Connor, Andy Schmall, Tyler Rush, David Wood, Austin Schoenfeld - 2025 Jaker Allstar
Keith Clark - 2025 Bracketeer Allstar
Mike Nicholson - 2025 Pro Allstar
David Deming
