As both the original and longest running "big money" bracket race, the 47th Annual U.S. Bracket Nationals at Byron Dragway has always been a crown jewel since the inaugural running in 1975. With an extra day of racing added to Friday afternoon, enhanced payouts,...

The 2022 edition of the Glory Days Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet again proved to be a thrilling and enjoyable experience. The long running event has served as a high-speed tribute to an era of 1966 & earlier vintage drag racing. Despite a dire...

Dear Byron Dragway racing family- As announced earlier this summer, after more than 30 years of owning and operating the dragway, BJ and Rhonda Vangsness entered into a purchase agreement to sell Byron...

Take a quarter-mile blast down memory lane at the Glory Days Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet presented by Jim Kasallis Mobile Truck Repair, August 19-21, 2022 at Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois. This is the #1 premier vintage drag race and it's not too...

Super Pro Box / No Box will pay $5,000 to win on Sunday and $3,000 to win on Saturday. Test & Tune will be available on Saturday only. Pro Eliminator, Sportsman Class & Street Eliminator will compete on Sunday only.

The stage is set for a weekend full of drag racing at Byron Dragway, July 23-24, 2022. Two days of Test & Tune, Midwest Index Shootout Series, and Jr. Dragster competition highlight the Saturday and Sunday races. A Jr. Street “double-headed” will also take place...

World class bracket racing from the best drivers in the sport will headline the action at this weekend’s Firecracker Bracket Nationals at Byron Dragway, June 24-26, 2022. If you can't see the racing in-person, then we hope you're able to get a taste of the action...

World class bracket racing from the best drivers in the sport will headline the action at this weekend’s Firecracker Bracket Nationals at Byron Dragway, June 24-26, 2022.  The historic dragstrip in Byron, Illinois is a hot bed for big money bracket racing - a...

World class bracket racing from the best drivers in the sport will headline the action at this weekend’s Firecracker Bracket Nationals at Byron Dragway, June 24-26, 2022.  Entries are still available for door cars and dragsters. The weekend opens with a $30,000...

The "birth place of big money bracket racing" is set to host it's biggest bracket race of the season - Firecracker Bracket Nationals at Byron Dragway, June 24-26, 2022. The weekend opens with a $30,000 to win race on Friday, is headlined by a $100,000 to win race on...

In a departure from Byron Dragway's tradition of often being "done by dark," temporary lighting will illuminate the famed drag strip after sunset this weekend. With a strong car count heading into this weekend's 23rd Annual Firecracker Bracket Nationals, the track...

The second weekend of the Big Bucks Bracket Bash Series at Byron Dragway will be June 11-12, 2022. Super Pro Box / No Box will race on both Saturday and Sunday. Test & Tune is available on Saturday only. Pro Eliminator, Street Eliminator & Sportsman Class will...

It was a diesel takeover at Byron Dragway as Diesel Drags presented by Superior Automotive & Autoland Outlets returned on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Terry McGraw of Terry McGraw Photography was on-site to capture all of the action. Here are some of the event...

Register Now Did you miss out when the $100,000 to win Firecracker Bracket Nationals quickly sold out of Door Car entries? If so, you're in luck! A few Door Car & Dragster entries became available following the May 1st payment deadline. That means you get a second...

Terry McGraw Photography captured all of the action on-track and in the Winner's Circle at Byron Dragway on Sunday, May 22, 2022. To view even more photos or to contact Terry to order high quality prints, please click here. The Bacon Family Enjoyed a Successful Sunday...

Saturday, May 21, 2022 Test & TuneJr. Dragster - Points Race #3Jr. Street - Points Race #2High School Drags - Points Race #3 & #42 Wheel Speed Points - Race #1 Sunday, May 22, 2022 Test & TuneJr. Dragster - Points Race #42 Wheel Speed Points - Race...

From mild-to-wild, Diesel Drags presented by Superior Automotive is the all-inclusive diesel event.  From bone stock, daily driven diesel trucks to heavily modified, purpose built diesel drag trucks, and everything in between, this event is for everyone of all...

Winner's Circle was a busy place during Byron Dragway's season opener on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Here are a Winner's Circle pictures courtesy of Terry McGraw Photography. Wyatt Bacon - Jr. Novice Winner and 10 & Older Fun Run Winner Mikayla Highland - High School...

The first of two weekends for the 2 Wheel Speed motorcycle drag racing series will be this weekend, May 21 & 22, 2022. 2 Wheel Speed consists of an E.T. Bracket Class as well as an 8.90 & 9.50 Index Classes. E.T. BRACKET CLASS $75 Entry Fee$35 Buy Back($35 of...

For the second consecutive year, the opening race of the Big Bucks Bracket Bash Series will be headlined by three, $10,000 to win Super Pro Box / No Box races over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30, 2022. Super Pro Box / No Box points races will be contested on both...

HOT ROD Drag Week will make an unexpected return to Byron Dragway on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Due to concerns of the closure of Memphis International Raceway, the HOT ROD Drag Week 2022 Racing Schedule and route has been updated. Among the changes, Byron Dragway...

For the second consecutive year, the opening race of the Big Bucks Bracket Bash Series will be headlined by three, $10,000 to win Super Pro Box / No Box races over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-30, 2022. Super Pro Box / No Box points races will be contested on both...

For the racers who opted to "pay-by-check" upon registration for the Firecracker Bracket Nationals, the payment due date is looming. Payment in full will be required by May 1, 2022. Your spot has been held pending payment. But if payment is not received by May 1,...

Byron Dragway will continue to offer Reserved Parking for bracket racers during the 2022 season. Click to Reserve Your Parking Spot When Reserved Parking is in Effect: Reserved Parking is available during the weekends of the Big Bucks Bracket Bash Series. Payment due...

The Jr. Dragster Series at Byron Dragway will begin on Saturday, May 14th. Consisting of mostly two-day race weekends, the Jr. Dragster Series is sure to be a lot of family fun!

NHRA Jr. Street will return for its second season at Byron Dragway. The series coincides with Saturday races of the Jr. Dragster Series.

High School Drags will feature three days of doubleheader racing for a six race points series.

The 2 Wheel Speed Motorcycle Series returns for two weekends of doubleheader races in 2022.

The 2022 Midwest Index Shootout Series is scheduled to begin on Sunday, May 15th. The Index Points Championships will ultimately me decided at the World Power Wheel Standing Championships pres. by Don's Auto Parts on Sunday, October 2nd!

The 2022 Big Bucks Bracket Bash Series at Byron Dragway is scheduled to begin Memorial Day Weekend!

Test & Tune dates for the 2022 season at Byron Dragway have been officially announced!

Byron Dragway is seeking applicants for the General Manager position. Qualified candidates may apply by emailing their resume and a cover letter describing why they are uniquely qualified for this position to dragwayjobs@gmail.com. Position Title: General Manager...

Any car running 9.99-seconds (6.39 1/8-mile) or quicker in the quarter-mile is required to have the chassis inspected and an NHRA/SFI certification sticker affixed. All sportsman certification tags are valid for 3-years from the date of inspection; pro certification...

With the race season approaching, Byron Dragway’s 2022 schedule is noticeably absent.  It is no secret that Byron Dragway is for sale with our intention to find a buyer who wants to keep it a racing facility. In recent months, a surge of prospective buyers have...

The door car portion of the Firecracker Bracket Nationals sold out within the first three minutes of registration opening last Saturday, February 19th. A limited number of dragster entries remain at the time of this publication (Monday morning). Click the button below...

Registration for the Twenty-Third Annual Firecracker Bracket Nationals (June 24-26, 2022) will open on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM CST. With a limited number of entries and a six-figure main event payout, the Firecracker Bracket Nationals remains the...

Registration for the Twenty-Third Annual Firecracker Bracket Nationals (June 24-26, 2022) will open on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM CST. With a limited number of entries and a six-figure main event payout, the Firecracker Bracket Nationals remains the...

Like a wide open run down the quarter-mile, the 2021 season is quickly racing to it’s conclusion this weekend. The final Test & Tune days of the year will be Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. An incredible weather forecast awaits the weekend with...

Photo Courtesy of Terry McGraw Photography Brett Deutsch arrived at Byron Dragway on Saturday, October 30th with one mission: to set a new world record. To accomplish this feat, Deutsch would need to pilot his 1969 Chevrolet C10 Duramax truck to a quarter-mile elapse...

Autoland Outlets, the longtime Official Car Dealer of Byron Dragway, is growing and we’re pleased to pleased to announce that they are hiring! Immediate mid-level and entry level mechanic positions are open for both full-time and part-time work. We seek individuals...

From mild-to-wild, this is the diesel event for drivers and trucks of all performance levels. Whether daily driven or heavily modified, we're looking for as many diesel trucks as possible! This year's Diesel Drags will be presented by Superior Automotive & Diesel...

With Diesel Drags on the eve of Halloween, event co-presenting sponsor Autoland Outlets has posted prize money for a Halloween costume contest. Always a good time, Diesel Drags returns for its second event of the year, this Saturday. To add to the fun, the annual...

The expression that "time flies when you're having fun" has certainly held true in 2021. As hard as it is to imagine, we are officially in the waning moments of the 2021 season with only two weekends of Test & Tune remaining. While Test & Tune will be...

The Big Bucks Bracket Bash Series is set for its season finale this weekend with the Fall Bracket Nationals. Super Pro Box / No Box will enjoy a $10,000 to win payout on Sunday and a $4,000 to win payout on Saturday. Pro Eliminator, Street Eliminator, and Sportsman...

Diesel drag racing will return to Byron Dragway for the second time in 2021 with the fall edition of Diesel Drags on Saturday, October 30th. In a heartfelt tribute in memory of Jarrett Powell, Superior Automotive of Belvidere, Illinois was been named the presenting...

Chris Pearce's 410' long, Championship winning wheel stand (Photo Courtesy: Terry McGraw Photography) Chris Pearce, for the second time in his career, was crowned the 27th Annual World Power Wheel Standing Champion. Pearce, in what is said to be his final Wheel Stand...

Below is the current entry list for Midwest Index Shootout Series as of 7:45 AM CDT on September 28, 2021. Click Here to Sign-Up Jimmie MooreIndex - Pro Avenger (10.20)Nick VasquezIndex - Pro Avenger (10.20)Donald V FenlonIndex - Pro Avenger (10.20)Jason HawkinsIndex...

HOT ROD Drag Week is a grueling five-day competition where drivers must subject their street-legal drag cars to over 1,000 miles of road tripping between daily drag racing events along a prescribed route. The unique event officially began on Monday, Sept. 13th at...

The 27th Annual World Power Wheel Standing Championships presented by Don's Auto Parts & Machine Shop returns to Byron Dragway, October 2-3, 2021. Click Here to Register The Wheel Stand Contest The main event will consist of two, bumper dragging, sky high,...

(Photo courtesy of Terry McGraw Photography) Jr. Dragsters will again takeover Byron Dragway for two big days of Wally races (NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Challenge). The winners of both points race age groups, Jr. Novice (ages 6-11) and Jr. Elite (ages 12 & older)...

Midwest Top Sportsman, Buick-Olds-Pontiac (B.O.P.) racing, and Test & Tune will takeover Byron Dragway this Saturday and Sunday (September 11-12) with the Midwest Index Shootout Series joining in the fun on Sunday. Saturday, September 11:-Test & Tune-Midwest...

Collin Estes (Box) won Monday’s $10,000 finale of the 46th Annual U.S. Bracket Nationals. Estes was also awarded the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA King of the Track Wally. Estes’ red hot performance earned him his second race win in that last two weeks. After a...

The 46th Annual U.S. Bracket Nationals will take place Labor Day weekend at Byron Dragway. “The Original” big money bracket race that started it all in 1975 will boast its biggest payout ever: $5,000 to win Saturday, $10,000 to win Sunday, and $10,000 to win on...

Midwest Drag Weekend returns this fall for a fun filled, three day weekend of drag racing. Byron Dragway will host Day 2 of the event, on Saturday, September 25, 2021. 2021 Drag Weekend Schedule Day 1 - Friday September 24, 2021 9 am – Drivers Meeting required to be...

The long awaited return of HOT ROD Drag Week will be here Thursday, September 16, 2021. HOT ROD Drag Week is the ultimate test of a street legal drag car's performance and durability. Not only do the cars have to be fast on track but they also have to be durable...

After several busy weekends of points series racing, Test & Tune will take center stage for the entire weekend of August 28-29. Test & Tune offers open time trials for racers to run their vehicle down the track in a non-competitive setting. No eliminations –...

"The Original" big money bracket race that started it all in 1975 returns with its biggest payout yet: $5,000 to win Saturday, $10,000 to win Sunday, and $10,000 to win on Monday. -Big payouts with round money-Double entries allowed-Buy backs enter directly into Round...

Diesel Drags presented by Superior Automotive took over Byron Dragway on Sunday, June 6, 2021 for an incredible day of diesel fun. The weather was hot and so was the racing. All award winners are listed below. Top 3 Cummins:1. Brandon Ludtke (11.531 at 116.75 MPH)2....

On the eve of Mother's Day, High School Drags presented by Don's Auto Parts & Machine Shop took center stage at Byron Dragway for a double-header race day on Saturday, May 8th. In dominant fashion, Aiden Funk drove his Dodge Aspen to the Winner's Circle at Byron...

The competition continued to ratchet up during week three of the 2021 season at Byron Dragway. The weekend featured the series opener for High School Drags on May 1st, a double-header weekend for Jr. Dragsters May 1-2, and the series opener for the Midwest Index...

Don’s Auto Parts & Machine Shop, a premier full-service machine shop located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will expand its sponsorship at Byron Dragway in 2021. For the second year in a row, Don’s Auto Parts returns as the presenting sponsor of the fan favorite World...

The first of ten scheduled points races for the Jr. Dragster Series at Byron Dragway is in the books. Sam Hassler - Jr. Elite Winner In the Jr. Elite category, Sam Hassler of Muscatine, Iowa won in a closely contested final round over Madison Drafke of Romeoville....

The 2021 season at Byron Dragway will officially begin with a pair of Test & Tune days on Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, 18. Test & Tune offers open time trials for racers to run their vehicle down the track in a non-competitive setting. No eliminations –...

If you like working around high performance race cars, then you might be a good fit to join the team at Byron Dragway! Byron Dragway is hiring for a variety of event worker positions. If interested, please contact us using the link below. Job Inquiry Form

Thursday, September 16, 2021 The long awaited return of HOT ROD Drag Week will be here Thursday, September 16, 2021. HOT ROD Drag Week is the ultimate test of a street legal drag car’s performance and durability. Not only do the cars have to be fast on track but they...

Diesel drag racing will continue at Byron Dragway in 2021 with two popular events - the spring event will be Sunday, June 6th and the fall event on Saturday, October 30th. In a heartfelt tribute in memory of Jarrett Powell, Superior Automotive of Belvidere, Illinois...

The Byron Dragway community remembers and pays respect to the highly esteemed Ron Colson. Colson’s impact on drag racing and the Byron community was felt far and wide. As a drag racer, Colson’s roots date back to the late 1950s. A highly versatile driver, Colson was...

Affordable Advertising Programs Designed to Give Small Businesses a Boost on a Budget, Some Even For Free! Byron Dragway is pleased to announce an innovative advertising program aimed at generating increased exposure and awareness for small and medium size businesses...

Obituary for Howard F. Schlueter June 22, 1940 - January 29, 2021 (age 80) Howard F. Schlueter passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2021 while wintering in Naples, Florida. He was born June 22, 1940, to Ferdinand and Elsie (Raatz) Schlueter in Ripon, Wisconsin....

With it's limited number of entries and big money payout, the highly exclusive Firecracker Bracket Nationals (June 25-27, 2021) at Byron Dragway is among the most sought after events in bracket racing. The 128 available door car entries quickly sold out within hours...

Racer registration for the highly acclaimed Glory Days Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet is now open. The 1966 & earlier vintage drag racing event features three days and two nights of era correct drag racing action. A wide variety of gassers, front...

Pre-registration for the 2021 edition of the Glory Days Vintage Drag Race (July 16-18) opens on New Years Day at 9:00 AM CST. But before you sign up, be sure that your car, truck or motorcycle meets the event criteria for this 1966 and earlier vintage event. How to...

Registration for the 2021 edition of the Glory Days Vintage Drag Race at Byron Dragway opens on January 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM CST. Be prepared to click send and get your entry in right away! Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1: Prepare to send an email addressed to...

Registration has opened for the 22nd Annual Firecracker Bracket Nationals (June 25-27, 2021). The highly exclusive big money bracket race weekend features a $100,000 to-win main event on Saturday and $30,000 to-win races on Friday and Sunday. The 256-car field is...

With the 2020 season still underway, officials at Byron Dragway are already looking ahead to the 2021 racing season. Byron Dragway is pleased to announce a variety of preliminary special events including the Glory Days Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet (July...