Island Dragway

07/19/2026

MOPARS AT THE PATCH Island Dragway Sunday, July 26

Mopar fans, it’s your day! Whether you drive a modern Hellcat, a classic Mopar, a Jeep, Ram, or anything in between, bring it out to Island Dragway for a full day of quarter-mile action, great cars, and Mopar horsepower!

Schedule:
Gates Open: 10:00 AM
Time Trials: 11:00 AM
Eliminations: 2:00 PM
Test & Tune: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Race Classes:
M1: 9.99 & quicker or delay box
M2: 10.99–12.99 (transbrake OK)
M3: 13.00 & slower (transbrake OK)
Modern Mopar: 10.00 & slower (DOT tires & mufflers required)
SUV/Pickups: Dodge, Ram & Jeep

Mopar Car Show – Bring your pride and joy and show it off!

Admission:
Racers: $60
Spectators: $20

Whether you’re racing, showing, testing, or just coming out to enjoy a day surrounded by Mopars, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Who’s ready to rule The Patch this Sunday July 26th.

07/19/2026

We are open today for the Modified vs Tuned event.

Car show, open test and tune. Optional Gamblers race Prodial Style.

Concession stand open for breakfast and lunch. Race fuels in stock.

Gates open at 9. Racing starts 11am.

07/19/2026

66TH ANNIVERSARY FUNNY CAR THROWDOWN is Sunday August 2nd.

We’re celebrating 66 years of drag racing the only way we know how… with MORE NITRO, MORE FUNNY CARS, AND MORE EXCITEMENT!

NHRA Pro Joe Morrison returns to NJ’s only Drag Strip. Watch Nitro Joe Morrison in his NHRA Top Fuel Dragster take on Mike Geroni in a wild Blown Altered match race you won’t want to miss!

Plus: Over a dozen Blown Alcohol Funny Cars, NETO Nostalgia & Competition classes. Island Dragway Nostalgia Trophy Classes, Modern Muscle & Modern Truck Trophy Classes all racing for an NHRA Wally.

NEW for 2026… Cacklefest! Featuring twin-engine, nitro, blown alcohol, and more legendary machines bringing the thunder!

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of:
nitro, methanol, front engine dragsters, a dozen nostalgia funny cars and so much more!

Car Show open to ALL years, makes, and models!

Schedule
Gates Open: 8:30 AM
Time Trials: 10:00 AM
Eliminations: Around 12:00 PM

Admission
• Racer: $70
• Pit Side Adult: $30
• Spectator Side Adult: $25
• Kids (6-14): $10

Pit Side Carload Special
Bring 3 or more adults and save $5 per person!

Keep an eye out for online flash sales and ticket specials!

Island Dragway
20 Island Rd
Great Meadows, NJ 07838

If you love nostalgia drag racing, this is THE place to be. Join us as we celebrate 66 years of speed, horsepower, and unforgettable memories!

07/18/2026

So tomorrow’s event has changed a bit.

$75 tech cards
$80 License/No Time
$30 Spectator/Crew
$40 Car show

Show your Home Grown event ticket and receive a discount.

Spectator $25
Car show $30.

Optional Gamblers race Prodial style tree $50 in the lanes.

Gates open 9am, racing starts 11am. Open test and tune all day.

Concession stand is open for breakfast and lunch. Race fuel in stock.

07/17/2026

We have made the decision to cancel tomorrow’s race Saturday 7/18 due to the forecasted weather.

Sunday 7/19 is an open test and tune. We will be running Prodial on Sunday.

Gates 9am, Racing starts 11am.

07/15/2026

66TH ANNIVERSARY WALLY WEEKEND IS 2 WEEKS AWAY!

Two days. Two huge events. One legendary weekend at Island Dragway!

Saturday, August 1st kicks off the celebration with Summit ET Points Series Race #9 and the start of Wally Weekend!

🏁 Classes Racing:
• Super Pro
• Pro
• Sportsman
• Prodial
• Junior Dragster
• Junior Street

NHRA 75th Anniversary Wallys will be awarded to the winners in all Points Series classes. (Prodial races for winner and runner-up money only, with possible round money depending on car count.)

Gates Open: 9:00 AM
Time Trials: 12:00 PM
Crew/Spectator: $20

Championship points are getting tighter every race, every round counts!

Then on Sunday, August 2nd, we celebrate 66 years of racing with the 66th Anniversary Funny Car Throwdown!

NHRA Top Fuel driver Joe Morrison returns to his stomping grounds! Watch Nitro Joe Morrison take on Mike Geroni in a Blown Altered showdown you won't want to miss!

PLUS:
• Over a dozen Blown Alcohol Funny Cars
• Nostalgia racing classes
• NEW for 2026: Cracklefest featuring twin-engine, nitro, blown alcohol and more!
• NETO Nostalgia & Comp
• Island Dragway Nostalgia Trophy Classes racing for a NHRA Wally!
• Modern Muscle & Modern Truck Trophy Classes racing for a NHRA Wally!
• Front Engine Dragsters
• Nitro, Methanol, and the sights and sounds that make nostalgia racing unforgettable!

Car Show – Open to ALL years and makes!

Sunday Schedule
Gates Open: 8:30 AM
Time Trials: 10:00 AM
Eliminations: Around 12:00 PM

Admission
Racer: $70
Pit Side Adults: $30
Spectator Side Adults: $25
Kids (6-14): $10

Pit Side Carload Special: Bring 3 or more adults and save $5 per person!

Watch for flash sales and online ticket specials!

Island Dragway
20 Island Rd
Great Meadows, NJ 07838

66 years of drag racing tradition. Two incredible days. Wallys, Nitro, Funny Cars, and memories that will last a lifetime. We'll see you at NJ's only Drag strip!

07/14/2026

Tech Tip Tuesday

A quick reminder that goes a long way...

Please DO NOT throw empty fuel cans, fuel jugs, pails, or containers with used oil into the garbage cans or dumpsters. Empty fuel containers should be placed next to the garbage barrels, not inside them.

If you have used oil, please dispose of it in our designated waste oil barrels. Do not place containers of waste oil in the garbage. Our dumpster company issues hefty fines when fuel containers or oil end up in the trash. Those are unnecessary expenses that can eventually lead to higher costs at the front gate and that's something none of us want.

This is one of the easiest ways everyone can help keep Island Dragway running efficiently while avoiding costs that are completely preventable. Thank you for doing your part to keep the facility clean, safe, and compliant. We appreciate everyone's cooperation.

07/12/2026

07/12/2026

Open today for Test and Tune Plus Summit ET Bikes and Sleds Race #5 and JDRL Race #6.

Gates open at 10am with racing 11am-4pm. Concession stand will be open for breakfast and lunch. Race fuels in stock.

Test and Tune $70
No time/License $80
Crew/ Spectator $20

Weather looks perfect. Blue skies, high of 82*. It's going to be a great day of points racing and it's always fun to see what shows up at NJ's only Drag Strip.

07/11/2026

Summit ET for Bikes + Sleds race #5 and Junior Dragster and Junior Street Race #6 PLUS open test and tune for all vehicle tomorrow Sunday July 12th.

Gates open 10 am, racing 11am - 4pm.

Test and Tune Tech card $70
No Time/License $80
$20 Crew/Spectator

It's going to be a great Sunday for racing at NJ's only drag strip. Whether it's your first time or you have been racing for decades, open test and tune days are always fun and you never know what might show up. Come on over and check it out. Concession stand will be open for breakfast and lunch, racing fuels in stock.