I57 Dragstrip

I57 Dragstrip 1/8 Mile Outlaw Family Owned Drag Strip

Racers and fans.  I absolutely hate to post this.  But we are at a 90 percent chance rain this afternoon with more comin...
06/13/2026

Racers and fans.

I absolutely hate to post this. But we are at a 90 percent chance rain this afternoon with more coming at 8pm on. I cannot see having racers and fans spend money on gas to come with that percent and rain all around us.
I57 Dragstrip will be closed today. And before anyone gets upset, look at the radar and percents below. Just not gonna happen today.
Sorry, Mother Nature is not our fan !!!!

Steve.

06/11/2026

Regarding yesterday’s post on the Saturday racing times.

Thank you to everyone that chimed in. Donnie and I both reviewed all the responses and have came up with a decision that we think will work for most.

Starting this weekend June 13th through end of August :

Saturday Summer Hours
(Big $ races not included )

Gates open 1pm.
2 time runs starting at 3pm
Racing to follow.

All IHRA points races are and will be for every class 1st OR 2nd rd buyback.

We feel this change fall’s within the majority of response’s and will also allow spectators to come in the evening when it’s cooler.

See ya all at the track.
Steve.

I57 IHRA Racers :Current IHRA points standings as of 06/10/26.  (Race 4 with 1 rainout)   Please read and double check t...
06/10/2026

I57 IHRA Racers :

Current IHRA points standings as of 06/10/26. (Race 4 with 1 rainout)

Please read and double check these standings. You have until Sunday 06/14/26 to dispute before these points will be locked in for the season. Any issues please contact me directly.
Points are awarded as follows for the 26 season

10–show up (must take a tree)
10–each round won.
4 — bonus points for Semi-finals
6— bonus points for Runner Up
12—bonus points for overall win

Thanks,
Steve.

06/10/2026

Racers. Please read :

There has been questions by some in the last couple days regarding summer start times. Last year we moved the start times back in an effort to race more in the evening and not so much in the heat. Although some liked racing later. We got hammered by a lot of racers when we were still racing at midnight, 1 and even later.
We also had racers complain the times were moved and they didn’t know from week to week when we were starting. Sooo..
To fix this I put in a 12 noon start time and was gonna just leave it the same all this year. (Most of our races take approx 8 hours with 2 time runs) Now. Were getting questioned as to why were not starting later in the summer ????
So, let’s hear it on this post. Here’s some options. And we can discuss it. Post away.
Option 1 : Leave it the same as now, Same start time throughout year. Done racing by 8pm or so. 2 time runs.
Option 2 : Move start time back 2 hours. Same 2 time runs and race from 2pm to 10 ish.
Option 3 : move start time to 4 in the summer. Go to 1 time run to save an hour plus on time. ( which by summer you should know your car and what it will run. We do have test on Friday’s ). And race till 11-midnight.
Soo. Let’s hear racers thoughts. Same. Mid or later. Your call. Here’s your voice.
Steve.

This coming weekend at I57 Dragstrip.   June 12-13th(New summer Saturday hours below)Friday.   Test/tune. Gates at 5pm. ...
06/09/2026

This coming weekend at I57 Dragstrip. June 12-13th

(New summer Saturday hours below)

Friday. Test/tune.
Gates at 5pm.
$5 Gate (kids 12 under free)
$25 tech card.

Saturday.
Our 5th IHRA points race of the year.
Gates open at 1 pm.
Racing starting 3pm
$10 Gate fee. (Kids 12 under free)
$30 test/tune card called as a class
All other entries fee’s and payouts listed below.

LADIES, LADIES,LADIES….
We are also starting our QUEEN OF THE STRIP class this weekend.

$10 and a helmet gets ya in.
2 time runs. Any vehicle allowed
Sportsman class rules.
1 buy back 1st round $10
Race for $200….ladies come have some fun !!! 🫅🫅🫅

Let’s race y’all. 💪💪

Who wants to WIN!?!?  (make sure that your “share post” is set to public so that we can see it)Share for a chance to win...
06/09/2026

Who wants to WIN!?!? (make sure that your “share post” is set to public so that we can see it)

Share for a chance to win 2 free passes to the funny car show saturday night Compliments of Wasting Fuel Promotions!

2 winners to be picked (2 tickets each)

Suggested time of arrival: 4:30pm

This coming weekend at I57 Dragstrip.   June 5-6thFriday.   Test/tune. Gates at 5pm.  $5 Gate  (kids 12 under free)$25 t...
05/31/2026

This coming weekend at I57 Dragstrip. June 5-6th

Friday. Test/tune.
Gates at 5pm.
$5 Gate (kids 12 under free)
$25 tech card.

Saturday.
Bracket race day.
Gates open at 10 am.
Racing starting around noon.
$10 Gate fee. (Kids 12 under free)
$25 test/tune card called as a class
All other entries fee’s and payouts listed below.

Super Pro $1200 to win (32 cars)
Pro. $1200 to win. (32 cars)
Sportsman
Jr Dragster
Test/tune

Let’s race y’all. 💪💪

WHAAT FRIED GREEN BEANS!  🫛We had a suggestion to bring these to the concession stand comment yes or no if you would lik...
05/30/2026

WHAAT FRIED GREEN BEANS! 🫛

We had a suggestion to bring these to the concession stand comment yes or no if you would like to see Fried Green Beans inside rocket Cafe

We are racing today !!!!Our 4th IHRA points race of the year. Gates open at 10 am. Racing starting around noon. $10 Gate...
05/30/2026

We are racing today !!!!
Our 4th IHRA points race of the year.
Gates open at 10 am.
Racing starting around noon.
$10 Gate fee. (Kids 12 under free)
$30 test/tune card called as a class
All other entries fee’s and payouts listed below.

Let’s race y’all. 💪💪

05/29/2026

With today’s forecast and rain all around us. I57 Dragstrip will be CLOSED tonight. Just too risky to have y’all come out with the rain. We WILL be racing tomorrow for our IHRA points race. Gates open at 10am.

See y’all tomorrow.

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