Arizona Nationals weather (6 Viewers)

[RebilasPhoto]

With the record temps next week in Phoenix, it makes me curious how far away we are from this being the hottest national event ever? I know back in the day Topeka had a 105 degree air temps so we will likely beat that. What’s the hottest temps you can recall? So thankful NHRA is working on making big changes to the weekend schedule to try and avoid the heat!

 

[mick]

can recall water trucks hosing down track @ BIR one year. can't recall actual temps.
is nhra starting early and/or running late in AZ?

 

[RebilasPhoto]

The latest rumor is 10am and 12:30pm qualifying sessions Friday and Saturday

 

[RebilasPhoto]

Official word from NHRA:
Friday qualifying will begin at 9:30 a.m. local time on Friday with Pro Stock, followed by Funny Car and Top Fuel. The second session is slated to start at 12 p.m.



On Saturday, Top Fuel will open the day at 10 a.m., followed by Funny Car and Pro Stock. The final qualifying session – as well as the finals of the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge bonus race of the season – is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. with Top Fuel.



Sunday eliminations will be bumped an hour earlier as well, with the first round of eliminations slated for 10 a.m. local time.

 

[Billy]

Schedule change announced for FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals

NHRA and Firebird Motorsports Park officials announced time changes for the upcoming FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, which takes place March 20-22.

www.nhra.com

 

[z28]

With the record temps next week in Phoenix, it makes me curious how far away we are from this being the hottest national event ever? I know back in the day Topeka had a 105 degree air temps so we will likely beat that. What’s the hottest temps you can recall? So thankful NHRA is working on making big changes to the weekend schedule to try and avoid the heat!

they should run it at night

 

[mick]

wouldn't AZ be a prime candidate for covered bleachers?
or at least some of them? you could charge more for them too.

 

[Butch]

Maybe NHRA should've thought about AZ weather before they scheduled it.

 

[MM]

Maybe NHRA should've thought about AZ weather before they scheduled it.

Average temperatures in Phoenix this time of year are mid to high 70s. The temperature last year on March 20th was 77 degrees. I know it's expected that NHRA be able to foresee every possible circumstance and have a contingency plan for every possible situation, but maybe we should draw the line at being able to predict the weather 6 months in advance.

 

[DixonFan]

You can check the weather out here daily..hourly...yearly....

Weather

nitromater.com

 

[Butch]

Average temperatures in Phoenix this time of year are mid to high 70s. The temperature last year on March 20th was 77 degrees. I know it's expected that NHRA be able to foresee every possible circumstance and have a contingency plan for every possible situation, but maybe we should draw the line at being able to predict the weather 6 months in advance.

I lived in Phoenix for 10 years I know how the weather is.
And maybe go back to the schedule of a few years ago.

 

[ironpony]

Have tickets for the air show Saturday and NHRA Sunday was planning on 70's. maybe 80's not over 100................Wife hates the heat might stay home and sit in the oven instead.