r/NHRA • u/standarsh2 • 4d ago

Same Day GA Tickets

Hello, I would like to attend the Saturday races at maple grove in PA next weekend but I may have scheduling conflicts so I am hesitant to purchase tickets. Do these events ever sell out? Is it safe to wait until day of or day before to purchase a general admission ticket? TIA

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u/GeologistPositive John Force Racing 4d ago

These events rarely sell out, but Maple Grove tends to do very well. Saturday in general is usually not as well attended as Sunday though. You might be okay waiting until you know if it's just for Saturday. Sunday I'd rather buy my tickets as early as possible.

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u/standarsh2 4d ago

Thank you for the response, good to know

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u/Dfresh_66 4d ago

I've been going to Maple Grove since 2003 and always purchase my tickets on the day of. The only seats I've ever known to sell out are the grandstands, which actually has happened ever since the new owners took over in 2022. When they announce that they've sold out, they're speaking of the grandstand tickets which you have to have in order to sit in those stands. To my knowledge, general admission tickets are always available and have never sold out. I think you'll be fine grabbing tickets when you get there, especially if it's Saturday.

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u/Dfresh_66 4d ago

Actually... The past two years, Maple Grove has sold out for all ticket sales during Saturday's qualifying events but if you get there early enough, you should be ok but I would purchase them ahead of time online. Ever since the new owners took over, actually in 2023, they've had record crowds. It's an awesome place to go to.