72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
The 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals returns to the legendary Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park from September 2 through September 7, 2026, bringing with it the thunder, fire, and raw horsepower that have made this event the crown jewel of drag racing for over seven decades. Known simply as “The Big Go” among devoted fans, the U.S. Nationals is the most prestigious event on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series calendar, drawing the sport’s elite competitors and tens of thousands of passionate fans from across the country to Indianapolis for six unforgettable days of quarter-mile action.
Attendees can expect world-class competition across all of NHRA’s marquee professional categories, including Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, and Pro Stock machines. Top Fuel cars are capable of exceeding 330 mph and generating over 11,000 horsepower, making every run a visceral, ground-shaking experience unlike anything else in motorsports. Alongside the professional classes, the U.S. Nationals also celebrates its deep roots in grassroots racing through a robust slate of sportsman class competition, giving amateur racers the chance to chase their own Big Go glory on the same hallowed strip where legends have been made.
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is the perfect stage for an event of this magnitude. The facility has hosted generations of drag racing history and continues to offer fans outstanding sightlines, pit access opportunities, and an electric atmosphere that builds throughout the week. Whether you’re watching from the starting line, the top end, or the grandstands, the sensory experience of hearing and feeling those nitro-burning machines is something every motorsports enthusiast needs to witness in person at least once in their lifetime.
The U.S. Nationals is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of drag racing’s heritage, its stars, and the passionate community that has kept the sport thriving for generations. With six full days of action spanning Labor Day weekend, there is plenty of time to soak in every round, explore the pits, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re a lifelong NHRA devotee or a first-time attendee looking for an extraordinary motorsports experience, the 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park in September 2026 is an event you simply cannot miss.
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
10267 East U.S. Highway 136 Indianapolis, IN 46234
