The NHRA has officially secured the future of its Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park in an announcement involving a multi-year extension agreement with Firebird Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community. This contract ensures that the revered event will remain a staple on the NHRA calendar.
Announced just in time for the event’s upcoming 40th anniversary, the extension coincides with a celebration that promises to take its legacy as a hub for motorsports enthusiasts to the next level.
The Arizona Nationals, set for March 21-23, 2025, will be the second race in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Historically known for drawing sellout crowds, the Arizona Nationals have long cemented themselves as a fan-favorite.
In a statement celebrating this extension, Firebird Motorsports Park Track Manager Casey Buckman said the following: