2023 Shakedown Nationals XXI

Event Preview: FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI

Event Preview: FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI

The FuelTech Shakedown Nationals returns to Virginia Motorsports Park on May 11-13 for its 21st running with some of the biggest names in outlaw racing.

Apr 30, 2023 by Ainsley Jacobs
Event Preview: FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI

One of the biggest spectacles of doorslammer drag racing, the FuelTech Shakedown Nationals, is returning to Virginia Motorsports Park on May 11-13 for its 21st running. Featuring some of the biggest names in heads-up outlaw racing from around the globe, Shakedown promises to once again raise the bar for both big tire quarter-mile and small tire eighth-mile action with more than $63,000 on the line.

The new May dates bring a unique spring flare to the FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI, along with the addition of a new, exhibition-style, quarter-mile Pro Modified Money Shot program which lets the world’s quickest and fastest Pro Mod racers run as hard as they can out the back door as they attempt to claim the $10,000 prize for the lowest elapsed time between Friday and Saturday.

Fans will also love watching drivers battle head-to-head for the $10,000-to-win purse in Xtreme Front Wheel Drive (XFWD) as the import-centric class returns to the event for the first time in several years. Other fan-favorite classes, such as Pro Street and Super Street, will entice the PDRA’s finest stars to chase even larger payouts than usual. Additionally, other classes such as Real Street, 4.60 Bike, Top Dragster, and a variety of index classes help fill the weekend with competitive and challenging sportsman drag racing.

The FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI will be shown live RIGHT HERE from Virginia Motorsports Park on May 11-13.

Official Event Name: FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI

Event Dates: May 11-13, 2023

City: North Dinwiddie, Virginia

Track Name: Virginia Motorsports Park

Track Website: http://www.raceVMP.com

Track Phone Number: (804) 862-3174

Tickets: At the gate

Prices:
General Admission, Thursday: $20
General Admission, Friday: $25
General Admission, Saturday: $30

Event Pages: https://racevmp.com/event/fueltech-shakedown-nationals-xxi/ 

Live Stream: 

Watch the FuelTech Shakedown Nationals XXI on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE.

On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android

Live Stream Schedule:

Thursday LIVE at 12:00 PM EST

Friday LIVE at 10:00 AM EST

Saturday LIVE at 10:00 AM EST

Classes Being Run:

  • Pro Modified Money Shot Exhibition (Quarter-Mile)
  • Pro Street
  • Super Street
  • Xtreme Front Wheel Drive
  • 4.60 Bike
  • Real Street
  • Top Dragster
  • 5.49 Index
  • 5.90 Index
  • Super Pro – Super 64 Shootout
  • Jr. Dragster – 32 Car Shootout

Schedule (All Times East Coast EST)

Thursday, May 11

8:00 AM Gates Open

12:00 PM Testing Begins

Friday, May 12

8:00 AM Gates Open

10:00 AM Qualifying Begins

Saturday, May 13

8:00 AM Gates Open

10:00 AM Qualifying Continues

Eliminations to Follow

Sunday, May 14

Rain Day as Needed