HOT ROD Drag Week 2026 RACING SCHEDULE* (Daily end times as stated or until complete)
Tech/Registration Day - Sunday, September 13 - Route 66 Raceway (Joliet, Illinois)
Gates open at 8:00 a.m., Tech from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Test and tune from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Day 1 Racing - Monday, September 14 - Route 66 Raceway (Joliet, Illinois)
Gates open at 7:30 a.m., racing hours from 8 a.m. to 2p.m.
Day 2 Racing – Tuesday, September 15 - Bryon Dragway (Bryon, Illinois)
Gates open at 7:30 a.m., racing hours from 8 a.m. to 2p.m.
Day 3 Racing - Wednesday, September 16 - Cordova Dragway (Cordova, Illinois)
Gates open at 7:30 a.m., racing hours from 8 a.m. to 2p.m.
Day 4 Racing – Thursday, September 17 - World Wide Technology Raceway (St. Louis, Missouri)
Gates open at 7:30 a.m., racing hours from 8 a.m. to 2p.m.
Day 5 Racing (Finals) - Friday, September 18 - Route 66 Raceway (Joliet, Illinois)
Gates open at 8:30 a.m., racing hours from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Awards @ 4pm
