Samuel Reiman
NHRA and Fox Sports have released the TV schedule for the 2017 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRAs marquee Sportsman series that includes Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Competition Eliminator and Super Stock classes, among others.
Sixteen rounds will be shown on FS2 in one-hour programs Thursday evenings following each national event. The shows will also have multiple re-airs on FS1 during the year.
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series races will also be shown through FOX Sports Racing in Canada and the Caribbean, and will be made available through the FOX Sports GO app.
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is where many champions hone their skills during the course of the season and is a valuable segment of the NHRA, said NHRA president Peter Clifford. The broadcasts on FS2 allow them the opportunity showcase their skills and broaden the reach of the series.
All times ET and subject to change:
Circle K NHRA Winternationals Thurs., March 2, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Pomona, Calif.
Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Thurs., March 30, 8-9 p.m. (FS2) Gainesville, Fla.
NHRA Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Thurs., April 13, 8-9 p.m. (FS2) Las Vegas
NHRA SpringNationals Thurs., May 4, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Houston
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Thurs., May 11, 8-9 p.m. (FS2) Charlotte, N.C.
NHRA Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Thurs., June 1, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (FS2) Topeka, Kan.
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Thurs., July 6, 8-9 p.m. (FS2) Norwalk, Ohio
Route 66 NHRA Nationals Thurs., July 20, 8-9 p.m. (FS2) Chicago
NHRA Northwest Nationals Thurs., Aug. 17, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Seattle
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Thurs., Aug. 31, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Brainerd, Minn.
Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Thurs., Sept. 14, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Indianapolis
NHRA Carolina Nationals Thurs., Sept. 28, 8-9 p.m. (FS2) Charlotte, N.C.
Dodge NHRA Nationals Thurs., Oct. 5, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Reading, Pa.
AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals Thurs., Oct. 26, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Dallas
NHRA Toyota Nationals Thurs., Nov. 9, 8-9p.m. (FS2) Las Vegas
Auto Club NHRA Finals Thurs., Nov. 23, 9-10 p.m. (FS2) Pomona, Calif.