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Location: 8551 Hwy. 16, Eagle

STREET

RACE SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFOTIME SCHEDULE Fri. Night Sat. Night SundayGates Open 2 pm 1pm 9 amTime Trials 2:30 pm 2 pm 9:30 amRacing 6:30 pm 6 pm 2 pm

Note: Some events have adjusted times, always double check line schedule (at left). ADMISSION Reg. Event Adult (Incl. Pit Pass) $12* Senior (65 & over) / Military $10Child (6-12 Pit Side) $3 Toddler’s (5 & Under) Free*Special and Major Event Admission & Times Noted on Reverse Side.

How to reach us:SCOTT, JOHN or BRAD NEW

Firebird Company LLCP.O. Box 1398 • Eagle, Idaho 83616 Fax: (208) 938-8961

E-mail address: [email protected]

United Oil – 120 N. Curtis Road, Boise - (208) 343-5474OFFICIAL RACE FUEL SUPPLIERS TO FIREBIRD:

2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS • FIREBIRD RACEWAY

P.O. Box 1398 • Eagle, Idaho 83616 • (208) 938-8986 or Fax (208) 938-8961

Kidd Performance Super ProSEAN SHAFFER

Meridian Auto Ranch Outlet ProJOE WITHERSPOON

United Oil SportsmanTROY McDONALD JACOB WOOD

Junior DragsterHANNAH VANDERMEER

Rich’s Autocare & Dyno SupershifterJAYMES BUCHANAN

United Dairymen High SchoolSALLIE TAYLOR

Economy Transmission AlumniSTEPHANIE MEIMANN

Capitol City Transmission NostalgiaPATRICK BAILEY

Factory MuscleBRET WARD

Moffitt & Bratton Outlaw StreetRYAN RESINKIN

Wayne’s Transmissions Street TruckRYAN RESINKIN

100 MPH QUALIFYING EVENTS:APRIL 2, 9, 15, 22, 23 / MAY 13, 20, 21, 27

JUNE 10, 23 / JULY 1, 8, 15, 29 / AUGUST 26SEPTEMBER 10, 16, 24, 30 / OCTOBER 7, 28

KING KONG RUNOFF: SEPTEMBER 16FEATURED AT: www.firebirdonline.com

StreetMachines

StreetBikesSport

Compacts

Exclusive Decalsfor:

FOUR-RACE CHASE FOR DIVISION 6 TITLES IN

SUPER PRO,PRO,

SPORTSMAN,SLED/BIKE,

JUNIOR DRAGSTER(Jr. claim LOL pts. on 7/2, not 6/17)

DEFENDING TRACK

Carl’s Cycle Street BikeDON TRAFFORD

Phone: (208) 938-8986www.firebirdonline.com

NORTHWEST BRACKET TEAM CHAMPIONS 1988 • 1995 • 2000 • 2001• 2008 • 2009 • 2011

50th AnnualAWARDS BANQUET

SaturdayNOVEMBER 4, 2017

2017 JUNIORRACING CALENDAR

2017POINTS

*PREMIUM POINTS = 31 ATTENDANCE POINTS

100 MPH Club Qualifier:Pamela Lottman, 130.91

STREET

OUTLAW

In the event weather or other occurrences cause cancellation of an event prior to or during any race, no cash refunds will be made. If the event is rescheduled or if weather causes the event to be stopped prior to completion, tickets will be honored on the date the event is rescheduled or may be redeemed for an amount up to their purchase price for any event during the 2017 season. If the event is stopped by weather or other occurrences after the start of round one of racing, the event will be considered complete. No refunds or transfers will be made. Schedule and Prices subject to change. All money in U.S. Funds. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.

MIDNIGHT DRAGS

SATURDAY LATE NIGHTSMAY 13, (7 PM - 11 PM), MAY 27, JUNE 10

JULY 15, AUGUST 26, SEPTEMBER 30 (7 PM - 11 PM)

NOSTALGIAE L I M I N A T O R

APRIL 22, 23, MAY 21, JUNE 4 (PREM. PTS - Choice of Class),

JUNE 16, 17, JULY 2, SEPTEMBER 23(non-electronic)

Capitol City Transmission

SEPTEMBER 1-3Host Site: WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP

NW TEAM FINALS

1979-OLDER - 14.99 QUICKER

2017 JUNIOR POINTS SERIESIt’s a program designed just for kids up to 17 years old. The Junior Program will take place on: 4/22*,

4/23*, 4/30*, 5/20*, 5/21*, 6/23*, 7/1*, 7/2*, 7/29*, 9/10*, 9/23*, 9/24*, 10/7*, Jr. Classic Premium Gold Cup

points (1) at Classic: 10/14-15 (NHRA Jr. League race) Junior testing opportunities: 4/2, 4/9, Jr. testing not

available 4/15, 9/16.

WOULDN’T EIGHTBE GREAT?

FOR MOTEL RESERVATIONS

HILTON GARDEN INN – EAGLE.....(208) 938-9600HAMPTON INN SUITES – 875 SOUTH ALLEN.....(208) 887-3600

Be sure and tell ‘em you’re racin’ at Firebird to receive the best room rates!

APRIL 22 & 23(St. Bike, Out. Street, S/Shift, St. Truck,

Factory Muscle pts.)

APRIL 30(St. Bike, Out. Street, S/Shift, St. Truck,

MAY 21(*Street Truck-premium pts.)

JUNE 23(St. Bike, Out. Street, S/Shift, St. Truck;

JULY 1(*Out. Street, S/Shift, St. Truck;

Factory Muscle-prem. pts.)

JULY 8(Street Bike points)

JULY 29(Out. Street, S/Shift, St. Truck; Factory Muscle pts.)

SEPTEMBER 10(St. Bike, Out. Street, S/Shift, St. Truck;

PERFECT LIGHT CLUB

Hit a perfect .000 reaction time and

earn a spot in the club and potentially win a Treasure Chest of

Prizes at Season End!

LOCATIONFive miles North of Hwy 44 on Hwy 16 just Northwest of Eagle

OPEN TO MUFFLED, STREET LICENSED CARS AND TRUCKS(bikes, sleds, juniors not contested at these events)

OPEN: 7PMRUNS: 8PM TO MIDNIGHT

CHAMPIONSCHAMPIONS

APRIL 23MAY 21JUNE 17JULY 39

ADMISSION: $10RACE ENTRY: $20

MARCH March 10th-12th (Fri-Sun) 45th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts BOISE ROADSTER SHOW presented by Les Schwab Tires-Expo Idaho, corner of Glenwood & ChindenAPRILApril 2nd (Sun) Early-Season Open Test Day by Larry H. Miller Subaru, opens: 10 am, testing from 11 am – 4 pm ($30 test, $12 crew)April 9th (Sun) Open Testing & Unlimited Grudge Racing by Larry H. Miller Subaru, opens: 10 am, testing from 11 am – 4 pm ($30 test, $12 crew)April 14th (Fri) Vendor Parking opens: 2 pm (early set-up encouraged)April 15th (Sat) 23rd Annual SPRING SWAP MEET & WARM UP presented by American Classifieds - Idaho’s Biggest Automotive Swap Meet & Open Testing (opens: 9 am)April 22nd 1 (Sat) Stinker Stores SEASON OPENER – SP, Pro, SB, SM, Junior, Street Bike,April 23rd 1 (Sun) Outlaw Street, Street Truck, Super Shifter, Factory Muscle & Nostalgia points double header (opens: 9 am, race: 2 pm)April 28th 0 (Fri) Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series #1 KickoffApril 30th u (Sun) United Dairymen SPRING HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS, plus Alumni, Outlaw Street, Street Truck, Street Bike, Factory Muscle, Juniors – Ugly Car Contest – Team Games (opens: 9 am)MAYMay 3rd (Wed) Pre-Entry Parking (exclusively)May 4th (Thurs) NHRA Test `n Tune, Open Parking and Tech InspectionMay 5th (Fri) NHRA Qualifying, Record Runs, Qualifying & Time Trials Special Ignitor Offer: Kid’s 15 & Under FREE with an adult on Saturday or Sunday!

May 6th (Sat) 47th Annual NAPA Auto Parts IGNITORMay 7th 4 (Sun) NHRA Division 6 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series AA/NITRO FUNNY CAR KNOCKOUT presented by Stinker Stores!May 13th (Sat) Open Testing & Unlimited Grudge Racing by Larry H. Miller Subaru, Junior point’s race, opens: 10 am, testing from 11 am – 4 pm ($30 test, $12 crew)May 13th (Sat nite) Peterson Chevrolet LATE NIGHT DRAGS – 7 pm till 11 pm Grudge races only $20 to run, $10 to get in, open to muffled, street licensed Cars & Trucks (not open to bikes, sleds or juniors)May 20th 1 (Sat) 31st Annual BATTLE OF THE BRANDS presented by Interstate Batteries, Gold Cup (opens: 9 am)May 21st 1 (Sun) 30th Annual HOT TRUCK NATIONALS presented by Bronco Motors Hyundai/Nissan/Mitsubishi/Infiniti, Gold Cup/Nostalgia points(opens: 9 am)May 26th 0 (Fri nite) Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series #2May 27th (Sat nite) Peterson Chevrolet MIDNIGHT DRAGS – 8 pm till Midnight Grudge races only $20 to run, $10 to get in, open to muffled, street licensed Cars & Trucks (not open to bikes, sleds or juniors)JUNEJune 3 (Sat) 37th Annual OLDIES BUT GOODIES DRAGS - All kinds of Family Fun, Campout, Time Trials and Box/No Box, Geezer (55 & older) Gambler ClassesJune 4 u (Sun) 200 MPH AA/Supercharged Coupes & Sedans – Trophy Racing ‘n Show: 1989 & Older, Gold Cup Classes: Super Pro, Pro, Sled/Bike & Sportsman full Point’s Race (any year race entry ok) Open Comp (pro light class)- Free Camping with Weekend PassJune 9th 0 (Fri nite) Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series #3June 10th (Sat nite) Peterson Chevrolet MIDNIGHT DRAGS – 8 pm till Midnight Grudge races only $20 to run, $10 to get in, open to muffled, street licensed Cars & Trucks (not open to bikes, sleds or juniors)June 16th 1 (Fri nite) Gold Cup Double Header – 40th Annual Little Caesars PizzaJune 17th 1 (Sat nite) GREAT AMERICAN FOX HUNT presented by Bronco Motors Hyundai/Nissan/Mitsubishi/Infiniti - LADIES FREE! Jet Car Spectacular, BB/Funny Cars & Wheelstander!June 23rd s (Fri nite) United Dairymen High School/Alumni #2 - Street Bike, Outlaw Street, Factory Muscle, Street Truck & Super Shifter Points (opens: 2 pm)JULYJuly 1st 1 (Sat nite) 30th Annual Qualafab STREET MACHINE SHOOTOUT, Quick 8 Muscle Car Madness, Heads-Up Unlimited/Index classes, Gold Cup (opens: noon)July 2nd 1 (Sun) NHRA King of the Track Gold Cup Point’s Race - NAPA CUP Wally Race 29th Annual NORTHWEST MOPAR CHAMPIONSHIPS by Peterson Stampede Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep, Gold Cup (opens: 9 am)

July 7th 0 (Fri nite) Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series #4July 8th (Sat nite) 16th Annual NAPA Auto Parts IMPORT SUMMER JAM presented by Lyle Pearson Acura – Exclusive Race `n Show for All Tuners and Sport Compacts, plus Street Bike Points (opens: 4 pm)July 14th (Fri eve) High Desert Harley-Davidson MOTORCYCLE FUN DRAGS presented by Birds of Prey Motorsports – Exclusive Bike Grudge (opens: 5 pm)July 15th (Sat nite) Peterson Chevrolet MIDNIGHT DRAGS – 8 pm till Midnight Grudge races only $20 to run, $10 to get in, open to muffled, street licensed Cars & Trucks (not open to bikes, sleds or juniors)July 29th 1 s (Sat nite) PRE-NIGHTFIRE WARM UP - GOLD CUP, plus points in Outlaw Street, Street Truck & Super Shifter, Factory Muscle, High School and Alumni classes (opens: 1 pm, racing: 6 pm)AUGUSTAug 4th 0 (Fri night) Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series #5

Celebrating FIREBIRD’S 50th Year of NITRO RACING Under the Lights!Come EXPERIENCE the sights and sounds of AA/Funny Cars, AA/Fuel Dragsters,AA/Fuel Altereds, Pro Mods, Wheelstander and 280 mph Jets under the lights!

Bracketeer 4-Day Series – All Access Challenge for NHRA Wally awards and purse topping $170,000Aug 10th 4 (Thurs nite) 46th Annual PEPSI NIGHTFIRE NATIONALSAug 11th 4 (Fri nite) FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT – NITRO QUALIFYING! KTVB Family Night featuring AA/Funny Cars, AA/Fuel Dragsters, AA/Fuel Altereds, Wheelstander, Jets at 7 pm SATURDAY NITRO NIGHT OF THRILLS!Aug 12th 4 (Sat nite) NITRO Night of Thrills with Pro Show at both 2 & 7 pm SUNDAY FINALS!Aug 13th 4 (Sun) Celebrating a very historic 50th Year of Racing!Aug 26th (Sat nite) Peterson Chevrolet MIDNIGHT DRAGS – 8 pm till Midnight Grudge races only $20 to run, $10 to get in, open to muffled, street licensed Cars & Trucks (not open to bikes, sleds or juniors)SEPTEMBERSept 1st-3rd (Fri-Sun) NHRA Division 6 Summit E.T. Finals, Host track: Woodburn DragstripSept 8th 0 (Fri eve) Fairly Reliable Bob’s Club Challenge Series FinalsSept 10th s (Sun) United Dairymen High School/Alumni Finals - Street Bike, Outlaw Street, Street Truck, Factory Muscle & Super Shifter Points (opens: 9 am)Sept 15th (Fri) Vendor Parking: 3 pm (strongly encouraged)Sept 16th uu (Sat) 13th Annual FALL SWAP MEET presented by American Classifieds - King Kong 100 MPH Runoff, Open Comp (pro light class), Pro & Sportsman points, Open Test Day (opens: 9 am)Sept 23rd 1 (Sat) Boise Muffler GOLD CUP Showdown, Nostalgia and Junior points (opens: 9 am)Sept 24th uuu (Sun) 18th Annual Les Schwab Tires BEST OF DETROIT presented by Kidd Performance & Dyno—Chevy Cup, Ford Cup, Mopar Cup & Buick-Olds- Pontiac Cup, plus points in Super Pro, Sled/Bike and Junior Dragster (open: 9 am)Sept 30th (Sat nite) Peterson Chevrolet LATE NIGHT DRAGS – 7 pm till 11 pm Grudge races only $20 to run, $10 to get in, open to muffled, street licensed Cars & Trucks (not open to bikes, sleds or juniors)OCTOBEROct 7th (Sat) Open Testing & Unlimited Grudge Racing by Larry Miller Subaru, Junior point’s race, opens: 10 am, testing from 11 am – 4 pm ($30 test, $12 crew)Oct 11th 00 (Wed) Time Trials for Classic Racers & Club Quality Trailer RunoffsOct 12th (Thurs) Opening Day of Bonus RacesOct 13th (Fri) Lucas Oil Top Gun Shootout Qualifying & Bonus Races NAPA Auto Parts HALLOWEEN CLASSIC XXIVOct 14th 4 4 (Sat) Air Firebird Wheelstanding Show, Trick or Treating, Family Fun, The CLASSIC Marathon begins, plus the Costume Party, Kid’s Games, Pit Area Decorations…Oct 15th (Sun) SURVIVOR’S DAY-featuring a WHOPPING $40,000 Purse!!!Oct 28th (Sat) LAST BLAST Open Test & Grudge Day by Larry H. Miller Subaru (opens: 10 am, 11 am till 4 pm - $30 test, $12 crew)… New Crew Deal: $1 Hot Dogs, $1 Beer, .50 cent Pepsi drinks!

1 Gold Cup Points SP, Pro, SM, SB, JR u Gold Cup Points (Oldies race) for Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Sled/Bikeuuu Gold Cup (Detroit) for SP, SB, JR uu Gold Cup (Fall Swap) for Pro and SM 0 Club Challenge Points 00 Trailer Stakes Runoff’s

s High School Points 4 Ignitor and Nightfire Premium Gold Cup Bonus Points (SP, Pro, Sled/Bike, Heavy)4 4 Halloween Classic Premium Gold Cup Bonus Points (SP, Pro, SM, SB, JR) Open NHRA License Runs – available on Test / Practice Days Open

NHRA License Runs – available on Test /Practice Days(all other events: no licensing available or very limited opportunity – call first to confirm)

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