BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — One of the most iconic and significant drag racing events in the country, the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, will return to Famoso Dragstrip, March 5-8.
The 68th edition will feature Heritage Series and Nitro categories as well as a car show, swap meet and vendor row.
While the NHRA celebrates its 75th year of professional drag racing the March Meet will continue to highlight the impressive past performers and nostalgic race cars that built the sport that is celebrated and enjoyed by millions.
“When you look at the stars and cars of today’s NHRA you have to acknowledge what has happened at the March Meet over the past nearly 70 years,” said Blake Bowser, March Meet promoter. “Our event is the closest thing to a time machine for long time fans as well as new fans looking for a cool experience with amazing looking vehicles. I don’t think there is another sport that showcases its past better than the March Meet. The nostalgia cars on the track look almost identical to their predecessors and in some cases, fans are seeing the original race car burn out and fly down Famoso Dragstrip.”
The four-day event will highlight qualifying and then the qualified field will race for one of the most historic trophies in drag racing on Sunday, March 8. On Thursday, gates will open at 8 a.m. with a full morning of qualifying runs starting at 9 a.m. capped by Nitro competitors making their first test runs at 2 p.m. Friday will be another day of high-speed excitement with Nitro qualifying at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The final day of qualifying on Saturday will see gates opening at 8 a.m. with one more Nitro Funny Car and the continuation of qualifying for Top Fuel and Fuel Altered at 12:30 p.m.
The first round of Funny Car eliminations commences at 3:30 p.m. with the final round of qualifying for Top Fuel and Fuel Altered. The day will be capped by jet dragster exhibition passes.
“The first two days of the March Meet will give the fans a taste of the high-octane excitement drag racing has been built on,” said Bowser. “The pits are open and fans can mingle with the drivers, crew chiefs and teams while they get ready to wrap up the race on Sunday. The vibe in the pits presents a welcoming atmosphere with the air of intensity as qualifying winds down.”
