Start Time Adjusted for Sunday, Oct. 4 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway
Last Updated on September 18, 2026 by WWTR
MADISON, Ill. (Sept. 18, 2026) – Fans attending the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, are advised that the event’s start time has been adjusted and will now begin at 9:00 a.m. CT, one hour earlier than previously announced.
Previously released schedules and information included in ticket mailings had listed a 10:00 a.m. start time for Sunday’s race day activities.
In conjunction with the schedule adjustment, Sunday spectator gates will now open at 7:00 a.m., rather than the previously announced 7:30 a.m., allowing fans additional time to enter the facility and enjoy all the action.
World Wide Technology Raceway and NHRA are proud to be part of a powerhouse day of programming on the FOX Network, featuring both the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals and extensive NFL coverage. The revised schedule helps position one of the sport’s premier drag racing events within a marquee day of national sports television programming.
Fans are encouraged to update their plans accordingly and arrive early to enjoy a full day of championship-caliber NHRA competition.
For the latest event information and updated schedules, visit WWTRaceway.com.
