NOPI NDRA Drag Race at Virginia Motorsports Park 2026

NOPI Nationals Super Show at Virginia Motorsports Park – April 24-26, 2026!

Get ready for the NOPI Nationals Super Show at Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP), an action-packed weekend celebrating car culture with high-performance vehicles, thrilling competitions, and top-tier entertainment. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable experience, blending high-octane motorsports with the best of automotive culture!

Event Highlights:

• Drag Racing – High-speed action featuring some of the best drag racers competing for huge payouts!
• Car Show – Show off your ride and compete for trophies and cash prizes!
• Drift Car Event – Featuring elite drifters battling for cash prizes!

Tickets available on Gearhead Events!

Event Details:

FRIDAY

• Gates Open: 12noon
• Tech Inspection: 12noon-9pm
• Drifting: 1pm-9pm
• Testing: 5pm – 10pm
• Gates Close: 10pm

SATURDAY

• Gates Open for Exhibitors/Contestants: 9am
• Car Show Registration: All Day
• Drifting Tech: 9am
• Drifting Drivers Meeting: 9:45am
• Car Show Judging: 1pm – 5pm
• Drifting: 11am – 8pm
• Drag Race Round 1 Qualifying – All Classes: 11am
• Drag Race Round 2 Qualifying – All Classes: 3pm
• Drag Race Round 3 Qualifying – All Classes: 7pm

SUNDAY

• Gates Open: 9am
• Drifting: 10am – 6pm
• Car Show Registration: 10am -4pm
• Drag Race Round 1 Eliminations: 10am
• Car Show Judging: 12noon – 4pm
• Car Show Awards: 5:00pm

General Admission

• $35 – 1-Day Pass
• $60 – 2-Day Pass
• Includes paddock area access
• Children 12 and under enter free!

Click Here for details on car show classes, winners, and more.

Show Car Entry – $80 Preregister Online

• Includes general admission for Saturday and Sunday
• Access to paddock area
• Compete for cash prizes and trophies!

Click Here for drag racing class rules and restrictions

**Full purse payouts contingent on full field for each class**

Bracket Drag Racing – $100 Entry (includes tech card)

No Restrictions

• $2,000 – Winner

All Steel All Glass – $200 Entry (includes tech card)

• $5,000 – Winner

Index Drag Racing – $200 Entry (includes tech card)

Index 9.5, 10.5 & 11.5 Drag Racers

• $2,500 – Winner (per class)
• $500 – Runner-up (per class)
• $200 – Semifinalists (per class)

Drag Race Competitions – $300 Entry (includes tech card)

XFWD Drag Racers

• $10,000 – Winner
• $3,000 – Runner-up

XAWD vs XRWD Drag Racers

• $5,000 – Winner
• $1,500 – Runner-up

XWorld Drag Racers

• $5,000 – Winner
• $1,500 – Runner-up

Don’t miss out on this legendary automotive event! Whether you’re a racer, a show car competitor, or a fan of high-speed action, the NOPI Nationals Super Show at VMP is an event you won’t want to miss!

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