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NOPI NDRA Drag Race at Maryland International Raceway 2026

August 21 @ 8:00 am - August 23 @ 5:00 pm
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NOPI Nationals Motorsports Super Show at Maryland International Raceway

The NOPI Nationals Motorsports Super Show returns to
Maryland International Raceway (MIR) for an unforgettable, high-energy weekend celebrating the best of automotive culture.
From drag racing and drifting to a massive car show, this legendary event brings together racers, builders, and fans for four days of nonstop action.

Whether you’re competing on the track, showing off your build, or just taking it all in,
the NOPI Nationals Super Show at MIR delivers high-octane excitement for all automotive enthusiasts.


Event Highlights

  • Drag Racing – High-speed competition across multiple classes with big cash payouts
  • Car Show – Showcase your vehicle and compete for trophies and cash prizes
  • Drifting – Elite drivers battling for cash prizes in thrilling drift competition

Tickets available soon at TheFOAT:


NOPI Nationals Tickets at TheFOAT


Event Details

FRIDAY

  • Gates Open: 12:00 PM
  • Tech Inspection: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Drifting: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Fun runs only)
  • Testing & Tuning: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Gates Close: 10:00 PM

SATURDAY

  • Gates Open for Exhibitors/Contestants: 9:00 AM
  • Car Show Registration: All Day
  • Drifting Tech: 9:00 AM
  • Drifting Drivers Meeting: 9:45 AM
  • Car Show Judging: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Drifting: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Drag Race Round 1 Qualifying – All Classes: 11:00 AM
  • Drag Race Round 2 Qualifying – All Classes: 3:00 PM
  • Drag Race Round 3 Qualifying – All Classes: 7:00 PM

SUNDAY

  • Gates Open: 9:00 AM
  • Drifting: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Car Show Registration: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Drag Race Round 1 Eliminations: 10:00 AM
  • Car Show Judging: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Car Show Awards: 5:00 PM

General Admission

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


Car Show Information

Details on car show classes, winners, and more.

Show Car Entry – $80 (Pre-Register Online)

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


Drag Racing Class Rules & Restrictions

Full purse payouts are contingent on a full field for each class.

Bracket Drag Racing

  • Entry Fee: $100 (includes tech card)
  • Restrictions: None
  • Payout: $2,000 Winner

All Steel All Glass

  • Entry Fee: $200 (includes tech card)
  • Payout: $5,000 Winner

Index Drag Racing

  • Entry Fee: $200 (includes tech card)
  • Available Indexes: 9.5, 10.5, 11.5
Finish Payout (Per Class)
Winner $2,500
Runner-Up $500
Semifinalist $200

Heads-Up Drag Racing Classes

XFWD
  • Entry Fee: $300 (includes tech card)
  • Winner: $10,000
  • Runner-Up: $3,000
XAWD vs XRWD
  • Entry Fee: $300 (includes tech card)
  • Winner: $5,000
  • Runner-Up: $1,500
XWorld
  • Entry Fee: $300 (includes tech card)
  • Winner: $5,000
  • Runner-Up: $1,500

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

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