Event Preview: 2018 NMCA Bluegrass Nationals

The NMCA is ready for its annual trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky to visit the Beech Bend Raceway Park for the 17th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals May 17-20. This battle in the Bluegrass state will feature all the classes the NMCA has to offer and more. All of the racing can be seen LIVE right here on SpeedVideo when the track goes hot.

As the third stop on the NMCA 2018 tour, the Bluegrass Nationals marks the halfway point of the season. Racers are ready to charge into the final leg of the NMCA season and seize the chance to gain some valuable points at scenic Beech Bend. This event is also packed with extra racing that will make it a can’t-miss drag racing affair.

The NBCSN show “Grudge Race” will be filming episodes live all weekend long. Fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at how a racing TV show is created and have their chance to be on camera. The Dave Duell Nostalgia Super Stock Classic will also be contested at the NMCA Bluegrass Nationals this year. With close to 100 classic Super Stock race cars ready to win the $4,000 top prize on the line, there will be plenty of wheels-up racing action to see.

If you’re a fan of late-model GM performance cars then you’ll want to check out the 12th annual Chevrolet Performance LSX Shootout that’s a part of the Bluegrass Nationals. Racers with LS and LT-powered machines will be vying for prize money and an LSX Bowtie block that’s up for grabs to the winners of Real Street, Chevrolet Performance Stock, Rumble, Street King, and the LSX True Street overall winner.

The 17th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals is going to be a massive event, so you’d better be in the stands at Beech Bend Raceway Park May 17-20 to experience every round of racing. SpeedVideo.com will have the racing live RIGHT HERE for you to check out with multiple camera angles. This broadcast is brought to you by presenting sponsor MaxFire Ignition along with, Lunati, ProCharger, Driven Racing Oil, Moser Engineering, Flying A Motorsports, Speedway Motors, Champion Cooling, Late Model Engines, Race Star Industries, and FAST.

Official Event Name:    17th Annual Quick Fuel Technology NMCA Bluegrass Nationals

Event Dates:                      May 17-20

City:                                     Bowling Green, Kentucky

Track Name:                      Beech Bend Raceway Park

Track Website:                  https://www.beechbend.com/dragstrip.htm

Track Phone Number:    270-781-7634

-Tickets:                             All ticket sales will be made at the gate on the dates of the event-

Prices:                  One day adult spectator ticket = $25, Saturday and Sunday = $45

Friday through Sunday $70, Thursday through Sunday $95

Children 12 and under are free, free parking

Event Pages:

NMCA Event Page

NMCA Facebook Page

Live Stream:  This broadcast is brought to you by presenting sponsor MaxFire Ignition along with, Lunati, ProCharger, Driven Racing Oil, Moser Engineering, Flying A Motorsports, Speedway Motors, Champion Cooling, Late Model Engines, Race Star Industries, and FAST.

Click Here For The Live Stream Event Page

Live Stream Schedule:

Friday LIVE at 12:00pm CST –  10:00am PST

Saturday  LIVE at 8:30am  CST –  6:30am PST

Sunday LIVE at 9:00am CST – 7:00am PST

Classes Being Contested:

  • Xtreme Pro Mod
  • Radial Wars
  • Nitrous Pro Street
  • Xtreme Street
  • N/A 10.5
  • Street Outlaw
  • Chevrolet Performance Stock
  • Car Stock / Super Stock
  • Nostalgia Muscle Car
  • Nostalgia Super Stock
  • Open Comp
  • True Street
  • Real Street
  • Street King
  • LSX Rumble

Schedule: All Times Are Central Time (CST)

 

Friday: May 18th

Gates Open: 8:00am
Racer Parking/Tech/Registration 8:00am-7:00pm
Grudge Race TV Show Filming 9:00am-5:00pm
Test & Tune – Index Classes (NSS, NMC, OC, RUM, SK, S3, CPS, TS): 10:30am
Test & Tune – Heads Up Classes (XPM, FSC, NPS, RW, SO, XS, NA): 12:30pm
Dave Duell Classic NSS Qualifying #1 3:00pm
NMCA Index Qualifying
True Street Time Trial
Bracket Time Trial
Dave Duell Classic NSS Qualifying Rd #2
NMCA Heads Up Qualifying #1 5:00pm
Gates Close 6:00pm
Secure Track 7:00pm
Saturday: May 19th
Gates Open: 8:00am
Racer Parking/Registration/Tech 8:00am-5:00pm
Grudge Race TV Show Filming 9:00am-5:00pm
NSS Dave Duell Classic Rd#1 8:30am
NMCA Index Class Qualifying #2 9:00am
Chevy Street Car Challenge Rd#1
HEMI Shootout Rd#1
True Street Time Trial #1
Dave Duell Classic Class Eliminations Rd #2
NMCA Heads Up Qualifying #2 11:00am
Dave Duell Classic Eliminations Rd#3 1:00pm
Chevy Street Car Challenge Rd#2
HEMI Shootout Rd#2
True Street Time Trial
CPCS Real Street Eliminations Rd #1
NMCA INDEX Qualifying #3
Dave Duell Classic Class Eliminations Rd #4
CPCS Real Street Eliminations Rd #2
True Street Meeting and Cruise 3:00pm
NMCA Heads Up Qualifying #3 3:00pm
Car Show Awards Presentations 4:00pm
Chevy Street Car Challenge Final
HEMI Shootout Final
True Street Eliminations
CPCS Real Street Eliminations Final
Gates Close 6:00pm
Dave Duell Classic Racer Party 7:00pm
Secure Track 7:00pm
Sunday: May 20th
Gates Open: Racer, Car Show, & Swap Meet Registration 8:00am
Chapel Service: 8:00am
NMCA INDEX Class Eliminations Rd#1: 9:00am
Bracket 3 Time Trial:
NMCA Heads-Up Eliminations: 11:00am
Bracket 3 Eliminations Rd #1: Noon
Car Show Awards Presentations: 3:30pm
Final Round All Eliminators: 6:00pm
Aerospace Winners Circle Celebration:
Secure Track: 6:00pm

About the author

Brian Wagner

Spending his childhood at different race tracks around Ohio with his family’s 1967 Nova, Brian developed a true love for drag racing. Brian enjoys anything loud, fast, and fun.
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