The 47th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor returns to Firebird on May 5-7, 2017. Presented by Peterson Chevrolet, the track’s oldest event is aligned with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Race Series. The Ignitor is the first point’s race of the season in the Northwest Division.
The Ignitor Opener will feature the drama and excitement of 250 mph AA/Nitro Funny Cars, along with the fire blasting power of 280 mph Jet Dragsters.
NHRA Official Category Run Schedule
Hours & Admission
Wednesday, May 3
Pre-Entry Parking/Credential 2-6 pm*
*Gates may open earlier pending line –up on entrance road
Thursday, May 4
Gates Open: 9 am
Test `n Tune Runs: 2 pm – 6 pm
Gates Close: 7 pm
Spectator Pit Side: $15
Spectator 15 & Under: Free
Friday, May 5
Gates Open: 8 am
Qualifying and Time Trials: 9 am
Comp Qualifying: 11:15 am and 2:15 pm
AA/Nitro Funny Car Qualifying: 4 pm
Gates Close: 8 pm
Spectator Pit Side: $15
Spectator 15 & Under: Free
Saturday, May 6
Gates Open: 8 am
Qualifying and Time Trials: 10 am
Comp Qualifying: 12:30 am and 4:30 pm
AA/Nitro Funny Car Qualifying: 2:30 pm & 5 pm
Jet Dragster Showcase: 5:45 pm
Spectator Pit Side: $20
Spectator 15 & Under: Free
Sunday, May 7
Gates Open: 8 am
Sportsman eliminations: 9 am
AA/Nitro Funny Car Eliminations: Noon
Eliminations continues throughout the day
Jet Dragster Showcase: 5 pm
Spectator Pit Side: $20
Spectator 15 & Under: Free
Defending Ignitor champions include:
- Kris Krabill (Funny Car)
- Jeff Lane (Comp)
- Terry Anderson (Super Stock)
- Bill Bushmaker (Stock)
- Ken Nelson (Top Dragster)
- Brian Phillips (Top Sportsman)
- Tanner Theobold (Super Comp)
- Ray Cordeiro (Super Gas)
- Steve Lowe (Super Street)
- Doug Schumann (Sportsman Motorcycle/Sled)
- Casey Compton (Super Pro)
- Johannes Berndt (Pro)
- Luke Jacobson (Sportsman)