by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Feb 15, 2021 | News
As a convenience to our racers, Byron Dragway will be hosting NHRA Chassis Inspectors David Luken and Ted Peters, for race car chassis inspections and certifications. Any car running 9.99-seconds (6.39 1/8-mile) or quicker in the quarter-mile is required to have the...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Feb 8, 2021 | News
Byron Dragway is seeking a concession operator to take the reigns of the acclaimed Dragway Diner for the 2021 season. Known for prestigious events like the World Power Wheel Standing Championships and for such distinctions as the “birthplace of big money bracket...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Feb 2, 2021 | News
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,...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2021 | News
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...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Jan 1, 2021 | News
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...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2020 | News
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...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Dec 28, 2020 | News
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...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Dec 21, 2020 | News
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...
by jrandysimpson@gmail.com | Nov 11, 2020 | News
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...