Fans taking in the action during Saturday’s activities of the May 15-17 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will have one more thing to add to their “Must Do List” after the on-track festivities come to an end.

At the conclusion of Pro Qualifying on May 16, several of NHRA’s biggest names will head to Bristol Dragway’s Fan Fest celebration to sign autographs and interact with their fans.  Fan Fest offers one more chance to get up close with the same stars that roar through Thunder Valley on a quest for victory.

In addition to the drivers, Surviving Salem will be on stage to throw down their latest tracks. The band, which hails from East Tennessee, performs a varied play list including Classic Top 40, Hard Rock, Metal and Blues.

Fans taking in the action during Saturday’s activities of the May 15-17 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals will have one more thing to add to their “Must Do List” after the on-track festivities come to an end.

At the conclusion of Pro Qualifying on May 16, several of NHRA’s biggest names will head to Bristol Dragway’s Fan Fest celebration to sign autographs and interact with their fans.  Fan Fest offers one more chance to get up close with the same stars that roar through Thunder Valley on a quest for victory.

In addition to the drivers, Surviving Salem will be on stage to throw down their latest tracks. The band, which hails from East Tennessee, performs a varied play list including Classic Top 40, Hard Rock, Metal and Blues.

Food City will provide freezer pops while supplies last, and concessions and souvenirs will be available to purchase at the Fan Fest site.

Bristol Dragway’s Fan Fest will be located in the parking lot located below the Dragway tower. The event will begin tentatively at 5 p.m. or after the final round of Pro Qualifying.

Gates open at 8 a.m. Friday, May 15, with the first round of Pro Qualifying scheduled for 5 p.m.  The second round of Pro Qualifying begins with Pro Stock at 7:30 p.m. and ends when the nitro-powered machines make passes under the lights at 8 p.m. 

Gates open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with Pro Qualifying slated for 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.  Sunday’s action starts when gates open at 9 a.m. and Final Eliminations begin at noon. 

Ticket prices are as follows: Friday -- Sections A - D $30 Adult / $10 Junior; Sections E - U $35 Adult / $15 Junior; Thunder Terrace $35 Adult / $15 Junior, Saturday -- Sections A - D $45 Adult / $15 Junior; Sections E - U $55 Adult / $25 Junior; Thunder Terrace $55 Adult / $25 Junior, Sunday -- Sections A - D $45 Adult / $15 Junior, Sections E - U $55 Adult / $25 Junior, Thunder Terrace $55 Adult / $25 Junior. Weekend combos are: Sections A - D $95 Adult / $30 Junior, Sections E - U $120 Adult / $50 Junior, and Thunder Terrace $120 Adult / $50 Junior.  Tickets for the Thunder Valley Club are $300 for adults and $100 for juniors. 

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