Steeped in history, the Pepsi Nightfire Nationals traces its roots all the way back to its earliest beginnings in 1972. Originated by Firebird founder Bill New, today his sons and their fine staff often recognized as the New Crew have helped shape and produce one of Idaho’s biggest sporting events.

The line-up of Pro superstars is simply terrific for this year’s mid-Summer four-day and night event once called the 500. The upper pro pits will resemble a nitro forest as no less than two dozen Funny Cars, Top Fuel and Fuel Altereds take a shot at joining a list of past and current champions, along with the grand prize, a sought after NHRA Wally trophy.

The entry roster includes several returning veterans, along with an assortment of new teams that will be making their first appearance in the Treasure Valley foothils just northwest of Idaho’s capital city of Boise. To capture advance discount tickets, stop by any Stinker Store location.

To learn morn about the event, a detailed daily schedule and other information is published here.

Special thanks to event sponsors: Pepsi, Lucas Oil, Meridian Automotive & Machine, Carl’s Cycles Sales, and Larry H. Miller Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram, along with media partners: Idaho’s News Channel 7, 96.9FM-the Eagle, X Rocks 100.3FM, all of which help throughout the season promoting a number of Firebird major events.

2016 PEPSI NIGHTFIRE NATIONALS ENTRY ROSTER

AA/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

Kris Krabill – #1 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Hodgson – #2 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Horan – #3 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Steven Densham – #4 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Boychuk – #5 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Cory Lee – #6 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Townsend – #8 in AA/Funny Car points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Wally Giavia – “G-Men” Challenger AA/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Chris Davis – “Old School Nitro” Plymouth Arrow AA/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Stanger – “Bad Manners” Plymouth Cuda AA/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

Jon Rice – “Nitro Spud” Corvette AA/Funny Car

BB/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Greg Howland – “Zeus” Corvette BB/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Taylor – “Vibrance” Mustang BB/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Royce Taylor – “Cruiser” Mach 1 BB/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Shane Harter – “Hart Braker Too” Omni BB/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Don Harter – “Hart Braker” Corvette BB/Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Dale Harsin – “Outlaw BSU-1” BB/Funny Car

 

Exhibition Nitro Funny Car

 

 

 

 

Chris Morel – “Little City Cuda” Outlaw Nitro Funny Car

AA/Fuel Dragster

 

 

 

 

 

Adam Sorokin – #1 in AA/Fuel Dragster points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Murphy – #2 in AA/Fuel Dragster points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Rick Williamson – #3 in AA/Fuel Dragster points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Tony Bartone – #4 in AA/Fuel Dragster points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Dusty Green – #8 in AA/Fuel Dragster points in NHRA Heritage Series

 

 

 

 

 

Brett Williamson – “Forever Young” AA/Fuel Dragster

 

 

 

 

 

Tyler Hilton – “Great Expectations III” AA/Fuel Dragster

Exhibition

 

 

 

 

 

Derek Snelson – “Warhawk” Jet Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Smith – Darin Bay’s “Warped Speed Jet Funny Car

 

 

 

 

 

Ed “the Outlaw” Jones – Jelly Belly Stagecoach Wheelstander

AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Jeremy Sullivan – “Mike Sullivan” `48 Fiat Topolino AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Hix – “Heat Seeker” `34 Chevy AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Shawn Callen – “High Heaven” `32 Bantam AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Keith Wilson – “Witch Doctor” `38 Fiat Topolino AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

James Valencia – “Nitro Mas” `34 Ford AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Holtz – “Trouble Maker” `34 Dodge AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Bryan Hall – “The Tramp” `32 Austin Bantam AA/Fuel Altered

 

 

 

 

 

Todd Miller & Dave Hix – `37 Fiat Topolino AA/Fuel Altered

BB/Supercharged Roadster

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Moreira – “Villian” Supercharged Roadster

Bracketeer, Pro, Sled/Bike, Heavy and Sportsman

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Kidd – Defending Bracketeer Champion

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Taylor – Defending Pro Champion

 

 

 

 

 

Glen Phillips -Defending Heavy Champion

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Lafferty – Defending Lucas Oil Top Fire Champion

 

 

 

 

 

David Kletzien – Defending Sled/Bike Champion

Former Nightfire Bracketeer Champions

 

In Pursuit of the coveted NHRA Wally trophy!

For those of you competing in the sportsman series, which also offers NHRA Wally trophies to the overall four-day point’s champions, along with bonus money, we still encourage and welcome all racers that might like to come run for the richest sportsman race of the entire season at Firebird. With a whopping $80,000 on the line, it’s one heck of a weekend of racing and fun.

The Bracketeers are nationally-recognized as the oldest major bracket tournament in the country, which dates back to 1976. Former champions include virtually the who’s who in the world of bracket racing. Five different “main” event eliminators will be offered daily with champions crowned at the end of each evening. Additionally, we will qualify the Lucas Oil Top Fire class on Thursday and Friday, followed by first round on Saturday night for the quickest 12 open wheelers and the quickest 12 full-bodied rides.

Come give it a try – it’s an amazing event!

Entry fees at the gates (upon arrival)

Brackteteer  – Thurs: $130; Fri: $130; Sat: $160; Sun: $130

Pro – Thurs: $100; Fri: $100; Sat: $125: Sun: $100

Sled/Bike – Thurs: $80; Fri: $80; Sat: $80; Sun: $80

Heavy – Thurs: $60; Fri: $60; Sat: $60; Sun: $60

Sportsman – Thurs: $45; Fri: $45; Sat: $45; Sun: $45

Top Fire – Full event Bracketeer or Pro entry, plus $100 Top Fire tech card