Firebird’s “signature event”, the 53rd Annual Nightfire Nationals presented Bi-Mart returns Friday-Sunday, August 2-4.

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The race marks a key stop in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series for both AA/Funny Car and AA/Fuel Dragster. Leading the charge in Funny Car will be the defending Nightfire champion Bobby Cottrell at the wheel of the Austin & O’Brien “Northwest Hitter” Camaro.

In Top Fuel, Tyler Hilton will be headed west to Idaho from his home state of Ohio. After scoring the national championship title in `23, the father and son team presented holds a narrow lead in Top Fuel points following the NHRA Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The fan favorite AA/Fuel Altereds will be battle it out at the Nightfire, too. Additionally, we look forward to re-introducing a strong field of Pro Modified doorslammers, which will include quite a number of the top teams from the west.

Fire blasting Jet Cars will light up the night-time sky as both the “Ice Man” and “Pyromaniac” Jets will deliver an earth shaking experience on Friday thru Sunday, too.

The famed Bracketeer Series returns with a record guarantee cash purse on the line over all three days and nights. The event is open to all racers, including racers competing in: Bracketeer (Super Pro), Pro, Sled/Bike, Pro Comp and Heavy, along with the popular Lucas Oil Top Fire eliminator. Top Fire will qualify the quickest 16 open wheelers and the quickest 16 full-bodied rides, with an overall champion crowned during Sunday’s Prime Time Finals.

This year’s Nightfire will pay a guaranteed winner’s prize of $10,000 to win on each of the three nights in Bracketeer (Super Pro).

Racers will also compete in the NHRA.TV CHALLENGE three-day point’s series, with the overall champions taking home a coveted Wally statues.