Historic 68th March Meet Returns to Famoso This March

Drag racing fans looking for a blast from the past should mark their calendars for the 68th March Meet returning to Famoso Dragstrip. This historic event, scheduled for March 5 through 8 in 2026, is more than just a race. It serves as a living tribute to the golden age of the quarter-mile, where the smell of nitro hangs heavy in the air. While the sport continues to evolve, this weekend remains dedicated to the impressive past performers that built the foundation of drag racing.

Promoter Blake Bowser describes the gathering as a time machine for longtime fans and new spectators alike. The event features the Heritage Series and Nitro categories with cars that look almost identical to their legendary predecessors. While the NHRA celebrates its 75th year, the 68th March Meet offers a unique open-pit atmosphere. Fans can wander through the pits and mingle with drivers and crew chiefs as they prepare their machines for battle. It creates a welcoming yet intense vibe that you simply do not get at modern professional events.

The on-track action is packed across four days. Thursday kicks things off with qualifying runs in the morning and Nitro testing at 2 p.m. Friday heats up with Nitro qualifying sessions at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday brings the drama with the first round of Funny Car eliminations and wraps up with jet dragster exhibition passes. Off the track, there is plenty to see with a car show and a swap meet running all day for those hunting for rare parts.

The weekend culminates on Sunday with final eliminations as racers compete for one of the most historic trophies in the sport. It is a rare opportunity to see history burn out and fly down the track in real time. The 68th March Meet promises to deliver the kind of high-octane excitement that keeps the spirit of drag racing alive for generations to come.