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NHRA expanding Jet Car program for 2017

Updated Jun. 29, 2022 2:06 p.m. ET

Samuel Reiman

NHRA national events will feature a record number of exhibition passes from the jet cars during the 2017 season as NHRA looks to expand the program.

Known for their pre-run flame shows and after burner pops, the jet cars are always a fan-favorite attraction.

"We are very excited to be expanding the jet car program for the 2017 season," said Evan Jonat, NHRA director of national event marketing. "The jets are an exciting and unique spectacle for our racing fans. They really put on a thrilling show."

The cars will run on Friday nights following the second Top Fuel qualifying session, with passes being made by members of Muy Calitente Racing, Larson Motorsports and Hanna Motorsports.

2017 Jet Car Program Schedule:

Feb. 24, 2017 - NHRA Arizona Nationals - Phoenix - Muy Caliente Racing
March 17, 2017 - Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals - Gainesville, Fla. - Larson Motorsports
March 31, 2017 - DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals - Las Vegas - Muy Caliente Racing
April 21, 2017 - NHRA SpringNationals - Houston - Larson Motorsports
April 28, 2017 - NHRA Four-Wide Nationals - Charlotte, N.C. - Muy Caliente Racing / Hanna Motorsports
May 5, 2017 - NHRA Southern Nationals - Atlanta - Larson Motorsports
May 19, 2017 - Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals - Topeka, Kan. - TBA
June 2, 2017 - NHRA New England Nationals - Epping, N.H. - Hanna Motorsports
June 9, 2017 - NHRA Summernationals - Englishtown N.J. - Larson Motorsports
June 16, 2017 - NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals - Bristol, Tenn. - TBA
June 23, 2017 - Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals - Norwalk, Ohio - TBA
July 7, 2017 - Route 66 NHRA Nationals - Chicago - TBA
July 21, 2017 - Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals - Denver - Muy Caliente Racing
July 28, 2017 - Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals - Sonoma, Calif. - Muy Caliente Racing
August 18, 2017 - Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals - Brainerd, Minn. - TBA
Sept. 1, 2017 - Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals - Indianapolis - Larson Motorsports / Muy Caliente Racing
Sept. 15, 2017 - NHRA Carolina Nationals - Charlotte, N.C. - Larson Motorsports
Sept. 22, 2017 - Dodge NHRA Nationals - Reading, Pa. - Hanna Motorsports
Sept. 29, 2017 - AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals - St. Louis - Larson Motorsports
Oct. 13, 2017 - AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals - Dallas - Larson Motorsports
Oct. 27, 2017 - NHRA Toyota Nationals - Las Vegas - Muy Caliente Racing

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