I57 Dragstrip

I57 Dragstrip 1/8 Mile Outlaw Family Owned Drag Strip

Test n Tune!!! What else do you need to do???
08/21/2026

Test n Tune!!! What else do you need to do???

IHRA Team Finals update at I57 Dragstrip October 15-17th. We got lots going on behind the scenes. Working on every a...
08/20/2026

IHRA Team Finals update at I57 Dragstrip October 15-17th.

We got lots going on behind the scenes. Working on every aspect we can think of, so just a couple small updates with a bunch more coming soon!
Team size… all teams will be allowed 40 racers per team. To be submitted no later than Oct 9th. Once that list is submitted NO alternates allowed. We will race with the racers submitted.
Hotels… Samantha from Gleason is working on putting together a Hotel list and she is attempting to get some codes for us to share with yall. We should have that list out in the next couple days.
Race format… we are currently looking at the following weekend schedule… Thursday afternoon to evening test/tune and parking.
Friday morning time run and into Gamblers race. 1 buyback per entry 1st round only. Doubles allowed and will be called up 1st at each round.
Friday evening… Race of Champions (per class). Track class points champions only. Working on small sponsor for these classes to race for something. More on that soon.
Saturday main event. 1 time run. 1st rd re-entry with NO team points given in re-entry round. Race your way back in as all winners will come back for rd 2 and earn points.
Sunday is a rain make up / travel day.
We are also thinking of doing a run for the money for each class during the time runs. You do not have to enter, as everyone will get 1 time run. If you choose to participate we will collect cash only in staging lanes for these and you must have a dial in on car. Split 50/50 with track. best total package in each class wins.
Parking… we can hold 270 cars. Our issue is some areas are shorter or longer than others. In order to keep teams exactly together would be a logistical issue as teams have 80 ft and some have 60 ft rigs. So..in light of this. We will park you but it will be open pitting. I know yall love to race with your buddy, and I totally get that. Please be courteous to all racers and don’t pull your 80 ft in a big spot and save a big spot next to you for a 50 foot truck and trailer. We will move you if we need the longer space. We are all adults, I think you all can work together on this.
We are working on trophy’s for this race, as of now Ironmans are no longer available. But, we are looking for anyone that could make us an awesome custom trophy for the overall winning team. If you know of anyone that can pull this off please reach out to me.
World final requirements…in speaking with Bill Bader, he wants to keep the world finals as true to the IHRA rules as possible to reward those racers that followed the license requirements. Therefore all qualifying winners of teams or track points must have or had a IHRA License by July 1st as originally stated to attend the World Finals. 2026 Expired or expiring licenses will be accepted and tracks will be reaching out to these racers to verify. See email below from Bill regarding this.
Hope this gives you all a glimpse into what’s coming. A lot of hard work from a lot of people has already gone into this and I can’t say thank you enough to them !!!!

More info and payout structure coming soon…

Steve
I57 Dragstrip

This weekend at I57 Dragstrip. August 21-22ndFRIDAY TNT 5-9pm. $5 gate$30 tech card. Kids 12 under free. SATURDAYPoin...
08/19/2026

This weekend at I57 Dragstrip.
August 21-22nd

FRIDAY

TNT 5-9pm.
$5 gate
$30 tech card.
Kids 12 under free.

SATURDAY
Points race number 11

Gates open at 1 pm
Time runs at 3 pm
Racing at 5 pm

$10 gate with kids 12 under free
TNT tech card $30. Called as a class

All class entry’s listed below on flier.

Photo: Curtis DenzikBehind the Seen
08/17/2026

Photo: Curtis Denzik
Behind the Seen

8/15/2026 winners! Congratulations!!
08/16/2026

8/15/2026 winners! Congratulations!!

Summer Sizzler Winners
08/16/2026

Summer Sizzler Winners

Another round of candid photos!! I have hundreds to post as I have not posted pics every weekend this season. I don't g...
08/15/2026

Another round of candid photos!! I have hundreds to post as I have not posted pics every weekend this season. I don't get everyone and sometimes I have several of the same..... enjoy what is here.
Amber

Just some candid shots at the track.
08/15/2026

Just some candid shots at the track.

This weekend at I57 Dragstrip. Friday. TNT 5-9pm. $5 gate$30 tech card. Kids 12 under free. SATURDAY RACERS PLEASE RE...
08/13/2026

This weekend at I57 Dragstrip.

Friday. TNT 5-9pm.
$5 gate
$30 tech card.
Kids 12 under free.

SATURDAY RACERS PLEASE READ
With the extreme heat we will have on this Saturday, we have pushed back the gate and racing times for our Points Race. Everyone please stay hydrated !!!

Gates open at 3 pm
Time runs at 5pm
Racing at 7pm.

$10 gate with kids 12 under free
All class entry’s listed below on flier.

08/10/2026

***ATTENTION TEAM FINALS RACERS. UPDATED DATES***

Races, in discussion with a few tracks that were attending, and also racers that had already scheduled vacations and family plans. We had decided it be best to just go back to the original October dates. We will be hosting a 6 team finals at I57 October 15-17th.
I’m hoping this allows all tracks and racers to attend. I truly apologize for any confusion. We were simply trying to get a second “rain date” in there, the original Oct date gives us no shot as it’s one week from the world finals.
Take it easy on me boys on the comments, just trying to be the best we can for you.

Steve.

All Team Finals Racers :

(Please share with local tracks as well)

Well, with a ton of calls, messages and emails we have an announcement.

October 15th-17th, I57 Dragstrip will host a team finals for our local tracks.
We have 6 confirmed tracks attending with a 40 car per team and estimated 240 cars total. I57, Beacon, Sikeston, Bonne Terre and New Port have all confirmed.
In light of all the craziness this will allow our local teams to save on travel costs and we have confirmed winners will be able to attend the world finals if they choose. 😁
We look forward to putting on an amazing team finals. I will have more info coming next week regarding Entry fees, Spectator/Crew fees and overall race structure.

I57 racers directly I will also post up on how we will be selecting our participants next week as well to keep everything fair for all.
Please share away and thank you to all the track managers, Bill Bader and everyone involved in pulling this off at such a short notice.

Steve

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Benton, IL
62812

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