May 1st 2026
NHRA announces earlier start for Friday qualifying at NHRA Southern Nationals
NHRA announced an earlier start for Friday qualifying in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
The first round of qualifying is now set for 11:15 a.m. ET, starting with Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock, leading into Funny Car and Top Fuel at 12 p.m. The second round of qualifying is slated for 1:45 p.m. with Pro Stock Motorcycle, followed by Pro Stock and then Funny Car and Top Fuel at 2:30 p.m.
This weekend marks NHRA’s national event debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
Racing in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday and gates will open at 8 a.m.
To purchase tickets to the 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket.
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