2019 PACIFIC NATIONAL OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY MAY 3/4/5
Sacramento Raceway’s National Open is part of NHRA’s Division 7 Series.
Racers are competing for over $20,000 cash, NHRA Coveted Wallys and Points to attend National Events.
Ticket Sales/Pre Parking for Racers Only. view schedule below
Test and Tune for event entrants only, Jr Bash for Cash view schedule below
Qualifying: Top Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street – Time Trials and Eliminations: Top Comp Club, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle, Jr Dragster Divisional. view schedule below
Eliminations:Top Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street – Time Trials and Eliminations:Top Comp Club, Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle, Jr Dragster Divisional. view schedule below
NHRA Wallys to All Winners both Saturday and Sunday
EVERY TICKET IS A PIT PASS. These pit pass tickets are not for restricted areas. You must purchase a crewband (limited QTY) to enter the staging lanes, starting line, tower area or return roads. If you would like to park and tailgate on The Spectator side, just enter thru the main gate and proceed to spectator side. Gate 3 entry will not be open.
PARKING: Free parking is available in the front parking lot. Pit parking is limited but available for $20 per passenger vehicle, $40 per RV. Note: Pit parking is only available for spectators who also purchase the multi day Pit Pass.
GATES OPEN: 10:00AM-6:00PM each day for spectators
TICKET PRICES: $20 each Day(Sat/Sun)/Children ages 6-11: $10 or purchase a 2-day pass starting Saturday : $35 (this is for both Saturday and Sunday. Friday only spectator tickets are not sold. You can purchase a full event crew pass on starting Thursday which is valid for all days. Prices below.
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Food and Beverages are allowed however, glass containers are not allowed. The concession stand sells Food, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages both days.
RACER-CREW INFORMATION FOR Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
CREW ADMISSION:
Thursday-Sunday: $60
Friday-Sunday: $55
Saturday/Sunday: $45 (only 2 day, restricted area/Crew passes are available)
Sunday: $25(warning: crew bands may be sold out by Saturday afternoon, you may need to purchase a spectator admission)
ENTRY FEES:
National Open Racers: $170
Jr Dragster Racers: $150
Summit Series ET Racers: $125 for the weekend or $70 each day(eliminations and Wallys both Saturday and Sunday, this is a 2 day points race)
Test and Tune: $50 extra (You must have a weekend wristband or weekend race package to run test and tune). Racer packages include driver wristband, tech card and tow vehicle parking pass.
RACER PARKING: Additional RV parking is $40 per RV or camp trailer. Additional Pit Parking admission for passenger cars: $20. Front lot parking: Free.
PIT SPECTATOR PARKING: Front lot parking is free. Pit Area parking is limited for a $20 charge per passenger vehicle. All passenger vehicles must park in south pit area. Not in main pit area.
PIT SPECTATOR SEATING: Grandstand seating is provided. Bring Seat Cushions and umbrella.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Restaurant certified food concessions vendor open Friday,Saturday and Sunday.
OVER NITE CAMPING: Allowed at no additional charge. All racers and their crew members must purchase a multi-day pass and pit parking pass in order to stay in the pits over nite. All lights, generators and noise to cease one hour after last run. Hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
RACING FUEL: Not sold at track.
CHILDREN: Children under the age of 14 are not permitted in the restricted areas, with the exception of remaining in the enclosed cab of the tow vehicle, with an adult, while in the restricted areas. Exception to children/siblings racing the JR Dragster program and limited to JR Dragster while racing and in the lanes.
STARTING LINE: No more than 4 crew members are allowed on the starting line at any one time. Non-essential crew members must remain in the tow vehicle or behind the yellow lines. All crew must exit starting line immediately after their driver’s run.
TOW VEHICLES: All tow vehicles must stop prior to the water box area. Do Not Park in front of spectators standing in front of the tower.
SMOKING: Absolutely no smoking allowed in the staging lanes or starting line areas. Section 118885 of the California Health and Safety Code prohibit smoking of tobacco in public places where a gathering is in progress.
PETS: It is best to leave your pet at home due to the loud noises drag racing creates. However, dogs weighing less than 20 lbs are permitted at Sacramento Raceway and must be leashed at all times. Naturally aggressive dogs (Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepard, etc.) must wear a muzzle at all times. This is to protect you and other patrons in the event your pet has a bad reaction to their surroundings and the noise. Please be responsible and remove all pet waste no matter where it is.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Insurance only allows 5 photographers in the restricted area therefore, ONLY Hard Card photographers are allowed in the restricted area(beyond the red line, starting line, spectator side of drag strip, push road) If your crew member is found taking photographs in this area they will be asked to leave the facility. You can contact one of our track photographers to obtain photographs of your car. Contact list
PAYOUTS: At the Souvenir booth starting 30 minutes after semi final round ends. We do not mail checks after the race unless you arrange with the business office.
TROPHIES: Winner pictures taken and trophies will be awarded at the winners circle, near the back of the staging lanes.
PAYOUT DETAILS: Click here
Photos Credits: Wayne Lederer, Tom Finale, Dave and Lynda Hulford
RACING SCHEDULE
Thursday May 2
10:00 AM: Front lot stacking
4:00 PM-7:00 PM: Ticket Sales & Parking
Friday May 3
9:00 AM: Gates Open for pit area ticket sales and parking
10:30 AM: Tech Inspection
1:00 PM-5:00 PM: Test and Tune ($50)
6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Jr Drag Bash for Cash
7:00 PM: TICKET SALES CLOSED!
11:00 PM: Gates Locked (no re entry)
Saturday May 4
8:00 AM: Gates Open
9:00 AM: Jr Dragsters TT1, STK/SS, S/C, S/ST, Jr Comp, Top Comp, Super Gas Q1, Sportsman, Pro, Motorcycles, Super Pro TT1
12:00 PM:Jr Dragsters Q1, STK/SS, S/C, S/ST, Jr Comp, Top Comp, Super Gas Q2, Sportsman, Pro, Motorcycles, Super Pro TT2
1:00 PM: Run for the money Jackpot ($20 buy in)
3:00 PM: Jr Dragsters Eliminations RND 1, Sportsman, Pro, Motorcycles, Super Pro, Nor Cal Top Comp, Jr Comp RND 1, STK/SS, S/C, S/ST, Jr Comp, Top Comp, Super Gas Q3
5:00 PM: Jr Dragsters Eliminations RND 2, Sportsman, Pro, Motorcycles, Super Pro RND 2, Nor Cal Top Comp RND 2
Continue Jr Dragster, Nor Cal Top Comp, Jr Comp, Sportsman, Pro, Motorcycle, Super Pro Eliminations to Finals
7:00 PM: TICKET SALES CLOSED!
11:00 PM: Gates Locked (no re entry)
Sunday May 5
8:00 AM: Gates Open
10:00 AM: New Entries Time Trial (1)
11:00 AM: Jr Dragster, STK/SS, S/C, S/ST, Jr Comp, Top Comp, Super Gas, Sportsman, Pro, Motorcycles, Super Pro RND 1
Continue Eliminations to Finals
5:00 PM: Secure track
You are welcome to stay the night on Sunday.