A historic weekend awaits at zMAX Dragway as the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals brings playoff drama to the four lanes for the very first time. Alongside the on-track action, fans can look forward to a packed slate of events and experiences throughout the weekend. Check out the full action-packed schedule below: Friday, Sept. 19 10 a.m.: Gates Open 1 p.m.: NHRA Insider Live Powered by Speedmaster (Nitro Alley Stage) 2 p.m.: Doug Herbert Appearance (Nitro Alley Stage) 3 p.m.: Larry “Spiderman” McBride Exhibition (Nitro Alley Stage) 3 p.m.: Brittany Force Autograph Session (John Force Racing Trailer) 4 p.m.: Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session 1 4:45 p.m.: Nitro Qualifying Session 1 (Funny Car & Top Fuel) 6:15 p.m.: Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Car Qualifying Session 2 7 p.m.: Nitro Qualifying Session 2 (Funny Car & Top Fuel) Saturday, Sept. 20 9 a.m.: Gates Open 10:15 a.m.: Top Alcohol Dragster & Funny Car Qualifying Session 10:30 a.m.: Nitro School with Jason Bunker (Nitro Alley Stage) 11 a.m.: Richard Gadson Appearance (Nitro Alley Stage) 12:30 p.m.: Nitro Qualifying Session 3 (Top Fuel & Funny Car) 1:15 p.m.: Pro Stock Car & Motorcycle Qualifying Session 3 3 p.m.: Final Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) 3:45 p.m.: Pro Stock Car & Motorcycle Qualifying Session 4 Sunday, Sept. 21 9 a.m.: Gates Open 10 a.m.: SealMaster Track Walk & Pre-Race Ceremonies 11:30 a.m.: Eliminations – First-ever Four-Wide Playoff Showdown (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock & Pro Stock Motorcycle) 12:30 p.m.: U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Performance (Midway) TICKETS: To purchase tickets to the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, visit www.zmaxdragway.com or call 800-455-FANS (3267). CONNECT WITH US: Fans can connect with zMAX Dragway and get the latest news by following on X and Instagram, becoming a Facebook fan or downloading the Charlotte Motor Speedway mobile app.