WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY HOSTS SATURDAY SELLOUT AT 15TH ANNUAL NAPA AUTO PARTS NHRA MIDWEST NATIONALS
Last Updated on October 3, 2026 by WWTR
MADISON, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2026) – The NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sixth consecutive Saturday reserved seat sellout for the 15th annual NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals.
“Today’s sold-out crowd at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals is another tremendous showcase of the passion and enthusiasm St. Louis fans have for NHRA drag racing,” said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. “The team at World Wide Technology Raceway continues to provide an outstanding experience and it’s exciting to see another packed house in St. Louis during our 75th anniversary season.”
Friday’s opening day featured fan activities and qualifying under the lights, setting the stage for another sold-out Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The sellout marks the sixth consecutive year that Saturday reserved grandstand seats have sold out for the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals, underscoring the continued growth of NHRA drag racing in the St. Louis market.
The NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals is the midway point in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs and serves as a crucial stop for the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.
The weekend has already featured standout performances from NHRA’s biggest stars, with teams competing for valuable Countdown points as the title race intensifies heading into Sunday’s eliminations.
Renewals for the 2027 event are available on-site at the WWT Raceway Midway Kiosk. Guests who renew will receive a limited-edition commemorative ring honoring 16-time champion John Force.
Eliminations begin Sunday at 10 a.m. CT at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Stay tuned to WWT Raceway social media channels for event updates and visit wwtraceway.com or call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1 for more information.
