NHRA New England Nationals a sellout for Saturday qualifying in Epping, N.H.

by Mike Haag | Posted on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

Courtesy of the NHRA

EPPING, N.H. – For the second consecutive year, NHRA officials announced a sellout for Saturday’s racing at the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway.

Fans from all over the northeast have filled the grandstands, pit areas and campgrounds under pristine weather on the second day of the three-day competition. The NHRA New England Nationals is the ninth of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

“It’s no surprise to see another sellout,” said New England Dragway General Manager Joe Lombardo. “New England race fans love the experience only a NHRA national event can bring. We thank everyone for supporting our track and the NHRA New England Nationals.”

This is the second Saturday sellout of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Saturday of the Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway was also a sellout for the second consecutive year.

Action at the NHRA New England Nationals continues Sunday with eliminations beginning at 11 a.m. ET.

About the Author Mike Haag

Mike Haag has covered motorsports in San Antonio and South Texas for more than 35 years. In addition to covering motorsports for the San Antonio Express-News for nearly 28 years, Mike also has co-hosted TrackSmack with Dawn Murphy for 18 race seasons. In addition to being a writer, Mike taught high school English and Journalism for 30 years before retiring in May, 2020.