ROCKINGHAM — One weekend in April is already booked for the next five years at Rockingham Dragway.
The NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals will be returning to the Rock each year until 2029, organizers announced in a press release Tuesday.
The release states that both series, which have been running a “successful” joint event at the track and “look forward to our continued partnership with The Rock.”
The double-header debuted at Rockingham in 2022.
In addition to drag racing in multiple classes, the next five events will also include the Top of the Rock Thrill Festival featuring a BMX-style bike show and jet car showdown.
“What I can see, especially this last year, the All-Star Nationals is getting bigger and better. It’s quickly becoming one of NMRA and NMCA’s premier events,” Dan VanHorn, co-owner of Rockingham Dragway said in a press release.
“I know we’re competing against some world-class facilities and some world-class events, but we take that as a challenge,” VanHorn added. “I’ve been to a lot of different events, races, and tracks, but we consider the NMCA and NMRA at the top of the heap. Having their national event at our track, that’s a feather in all of our caps.”
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The Grudgefest originally slated for Aug. 3 but postponed due to weather has been rescheduled for Aug. 17.
The Dragway still has a full schedule of events for the rest of the year, including: the All Harley Drag Racing Association Aug. 23-24; NHRA Rock Records Open Sept. 7-8; the annual Super Chevy Show Sept. 28-29; Street Outlaws No Prep Kings Oct. 11-12; Freedom at the Rock Nov. 9; the fall edition of Mopars at the Rock Nov. 15-16; and Dig or Die Christmas Clash 5 Dec. 6-7.
The Rock will also be hosting Brew’palooza Sept. 28 and the Rocktoberfest costume party on Oct. 26.
For a full schedule, check the dragway’s website and social media accounts.
Note: This story has been updated to correct a typo in a date. 8:48 p.m. 8-6-24
