HOT ROD Drag Week at Byron Dragway

HOT ROD Drag Week returns to Byron Dragway on Tuesday, September 15, 2026! Known as the ultimate test of speed, reliability, and endurance, HOT ROD Drag Week challenges competitors to prove their street-legal drag cars are built for more than just the quarter mile. Racers don't just compete on the track. They drive their race cars from one dragstrip to the next as part of a grueling five-day journey. No trailers. No support vehicles. Just street-driven race cars taking on hundreds of miles between events. Byron Dragway is proud to host Day 2 of this legendary five-day tour. Come experience one of the most unique events in drag racing and see some of the quickest street-legal cars in the country battle it out both on and off the track. Spectator tickets are available at the track for $20. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. HOT ROD Drag Week 2026 Schedule Tech Inspection, Registration, Test ‘N’ Tune: September 13—Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL Day 1: September 14—Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL Day 2: September 15—Byron Dragway, Byron, IL Day 3: September 16—Cordova Dragway, Cordova, IL Day 4: September 17—World Wide Technology Raceway, St. Louis, MO Finals/Day 5: September 18—Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL