The Northern Nationals presented by Gun Lake Casino Resort returns this year with an action-packed lineup featuring two 320+ MPH Top Fuel Dragsters, the Nitro Chaos Funny Car Series, Nostalgia Front Engine Dragsters, four Top Fuel Harleys, Jet Funny Cars, and Jet Dragsters, Wheel Stander.
New for 2026, the event proudly welcomes the MWDRS – Midwest Drag Racing Series, delivering one of the baddest Pro Mod showcases in the country.
Don't miss qualifying on Friday with Eliminations/Finals Saturday and the Pro Shows at 6 and 9 pm!
Rounding out this incredible weekend are two jet Funny Cars, the Larsen Motorsports jet-powered dragsters, and crowd favorite NitroMike and his Wheelstanding PT Cruiser. This is a one-of-a-kind motorsports spectacle you won’t want to miss!
Ticket Information
Advance tickets* are $40 for Saturday. Children ages 6–12 are $7 each, and children five and under are FREE with a paid adult. Parking for non-oversized vehicles is FREE.
Deeply discounted coupons are available at Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland.
At-the-gate pricing is $25 for Friday and $45 for Saturday. Children ages 6–12 are $10 per day, and children five and under are FREE with a paid adult. Car parking remains FREE, with overflow motorhome parking available for $175 for the weekend.
*Tickets are considered advance purchases when bought by 12:00 a.m. (midnight) the day before event. Advance tickets may be printed or scanned via QR code on your smart device at the gate. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate each race day.
Friday's Schedule:
Pro Cars Testing 12 pm-5 pm
Qualifying starts at 6pm- TWO sessions!
Nitro Chaos, Midwest Drag Racing Series Pro Mods, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, Jr. Dragsters, NT 28 x 10.5
8pm AA Hemi Super Stock
*schedule subject to change
Important Notes
- Spectators are prohibited from bringing pit vehicles and alcohol.
- US 131 MSP has a no-refund policy. In the event of a weather-related cancellation, tickets will be honored at a future US 131 MSP event.
