NHRA Div 5 WEST ET Finals @ Tri-State in Earlsville, IA at Thunder Valley Dragways
Get ready for one of the most electrifying weekends on the regional drag racing calendar! The NHRA Division 5 WEST ET Finals is set to roar to life at Thunder Valley Dragways in Parker, SD, from September 18–20, 2026. This highly anticipated event brings together some of the most competitive bracket racers from across the Division 5 region, all vying for top honors in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season’s western bracket series. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a passionate fan of the sport, this is one event you simply cannot afford to miss.
As the name suggests, the ET Finals format puts a premium on consistency, precision, and nerves of steel. Competitors will push their machines — and themselves — to the absolute limit, dialing in their elapsed times and leaving nothing on the table in pursuit of a championship finish. Thunder Valley Dragways provides the perfect stage for this level of competition, offering a world-class racing surface and facilities that both drivers and spectators will appreciate. Expect round after round of heart-pounding side-by-side action as the field is whittled down to determine who has what it takes to stand at the top.
For fans in the stands, the atmosphere at an NHRA divisional ET Finals event is truly something special. The sights, sounds, and raw energy of high-performance vehicles launching off the line is an experience that sticks with you long after the final round is complete. Spending a full weekend at the track — September 18 through September 20 — means plenty of opportunities to get up close to the cars, soak in the camaraderie of the racing community, and witness some genuinely memorable moments of drag racing drama unfold in real time.
Whether you’re hauling in your race car to compete or making the trip out to Parker, SD, as a spectator, the NHRA Div 5 WEST ET Finals at Thunder Valley Dragways is a must-attend event this September. Mark your calendars, load up the trailer, and come ready to experience everything that makes grassroots drag racing so passionate, so competitive, and so incredibly fun. This is bracket racing at its finest — don’t miss a second of the action!
Thunder Valley Dragways
27417 Thunder Valley Ave, Parker, SD, 57053
Thunder Valley Dragways
27417 Thunder Valley Ave, Parker, SD, 57053
