I have never been to the Mopar Nationals.. I have a few Questions. I run NHRA, I have a NHRA license. I run 9.20's to 9.30's. Will my NHRA license be honored??

Do they have racing everyday?? I don't want to drive over 400 miles to only race 1 day. I hope that they have racing everyday?? I run Pro class in NHRA, No delay box, No air shifter. What class would I run at the Nationals??


Do they have parking on asphault for a 33' motorhome, with a 26' trailer?? Is it 1/4 mile racing??

Thanks for any answers to my questions.. Trying to make up my mind where I want to go August 10th to the 12th, 2018. Either the Mopar Nationals, or Keystone Raceway Park in New Alexandria, Pa. for there Sniper Series Race??

I can answer a few questions for you.

They have racing every day. They do have parking for a motorhome and trailer on asphalt however; the place is packed for this event so; those types of spaces are limited and probably fill up quick.

Trails is an NHRA track so; I would not see why your license would not be honored but, that would be a question for fellow racers that run the event or the event staff.

This has been my favorite event for years. I would suggest that you check it out.

This is my home track, been to many mopar nats. To get a good parking spot come thursday morning, get there around 8am and you shouldn't have too bad of wait to get in and get a good pit spot. Pre register by June 30th , I think and get a free w/e spectator pass for the $100 race entry if anyone is coming with you. Keep in mind the racing is second fiddle at this event, the place will be packed Saturday!!
just my 2 cents

Your NHRA credentials will be honored

The nats is a big show with a lot of activity going on and a lot of cars, swap meet and people, Saturday is usually a very busy day and sometimes Friday dependent upon the weather, you will get usually 2 time runs and a gamblers race on those days and main race will be Sunday, I usually try to make it, be it racing or just to hang out with friends.

Make sure your safety stuff is up to snuff. Every time I've raced there they do actually tech your car very carefully. If your helmet is out of date they will take it and you can get it back when the event is over. I'm not saying your stuff is not up to snuff but Some tracks like bowling green the tech booth is just a place to collect tech cards.

Jim is right, the racing plays second fiddle to the show stuff at the Mopar Nats, although the racing is very good.

I haven't gone in several years because of the hassle, at least for this old guy. It is hot, and there have quite a few times I came back from a pass with the temp needle pegged, behind slow moving golf carts who refuse to move and let me by. Every golf car ever produced anywhere in the western world is at Trails that weekend, I think. For me, it's just too hot, and too damn crowded, like 10lbs of stuff in a 5lb bag. And, like someone mentioned, make sure your car is right safety wise because it will get the third degree, and they don't seem to let anything go. There is a Jegs retail right down the road, though, you can get anything you need. Just need $$$ or a credit card.

If you've never been, you may want to try it once, though, as your experience may differ. But, I'm an old guy and it works on me.

Keystone is my home track, and there is some asphalt around for parking a motorhome, but, if not, there is a lot of grass on the top end and a lot of guys like to pit there because it is cooler, and quieter. I like pitting up there, in the shutoff area. If your car runs Pro NHRA, you would run Modified in IHRA. Don't lash me to the mast on this, but I think they run the Sniper Series 8th mile.

Last year at the nats I rolled in Friday morning and was able to get to park behind the tall bleachers

Steve, I believe they closed that Jegs a few years ago.

I normally get there Thursday afternoon around 1 or 2 and spots have been hit or miss on the asphalt. Depends on how many are being saved.

I'm still on the fence about racing this year. Last few years the gambler races have been cancelled somewhat last minute and it makes for a long day of standing around.