The 53rd edition of the NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Nitro Opener presented by The Blower Shop returns to Firebird on May 16-19, 2024. As the longest running major drag race in the Northwest, we will showcase the excitement of 250 mph AA/Nitro Funny Cars.

The Ignitor marks the first major feature event of the 2024 Season, which is steeped in tradition and prestige. The winner of the inaugural Ignitor back in 1971 was none other than Don “the Snake” Prudhomme with his Hot Wheels Funny Car. Following on the heals of the March Meet in Bakersfield (in early March), Firebird will offer the second stop for Funny Car in the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series.

Firebird will also play host to the opening stop in the Division 6 Lucas Oil Drag Race Series in May. The 2023 point’s meet will showcase racing in Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Sportsman Motorcycle and Gold Cup eliminators.

Looking back in time, Firebird’s first NHRA World Championship Series meet was staged in 1969. Northwest Division winners included the likes of Dick Kalivoda (Top Fuel), Austin & Grassi (Top Gas), Bill Landon (Super Eliminator), Ringer & Souders (Comp), Bill Ireland (Super Stock), and Virgin & Taccogno (Stock).

Opens: 7 am
Time trials/Qualifying: 8:30 am