Rockingham Dragway

Rockingham Dragway The ROCK is back! Come see the upgrades and most importantly, the new attitude..... we want you here. Built in 1969 by developers Bill Land and L.G.

THE ROCK STILL ROLLING IN ITS SIXTH DECADE OF OPERATION
North Carolina Track Among Nation’s Most Active and Most Diverse

Rockingham Dragway, which fronts U.S. Highway 1 just north of the city of Rockingham, is in its sixth decade of operation as an upper echelon American drag racing facility, one that for all but three years since its construction has hosted at least one major event under the san

ction of either the now defunct American Hot Rod Association (1969-1970), the International Hot Rod Association (1971-1988 and 1999-2014) or the National Hot Rod Association (1989-1998 and 2014 to the present). Dewitt as a companion to the NASCAR oval track that occupied real estate across the highway, Rockingham Dragway today is one of the busiest dragstrips in the country. Thirty years before the construction of the current wave of “supertracks,” Rockingham Dragway set the standard by which most facilities still are measured today. Not only was it one of the world’s first purpose-built dragstrips, it also was one of the first to feature paved pits, permanent restroom facilities, permanent concrete grandstands and VIP amenities including corporate suites with an unobstructed view down the track. Known for its diverse schedule, The Rock hosts jointly produced NMRA/NMCA (National Mustang Racing Association/National Muscle Car Association) All-Star Nationals, featuring some of the nation’s quickest and fastest Pro Mods and factory street cars, as well as to the Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings and Donk Racing, featuring competition between big wheel classic cars. Also on the jam packed schedule are a trio of Dig or Die no prep racing events part of a grass roots renaissance in the sport. Among the track’s anchor events are the Civil Wars legacy race with Duck X Productions Battle of the Thrones, AMRA Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley Nitro Finals, the Mopars at the Rock all-Chrysler expo, the Big John Memorial Weekend Bracket Championships, the Super Chevy Show series, the Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series, the Import Faceoff series, the NHRA Weekend Doubleheader featuring a Lucas Oil Series division race and an NHRA National Open event, NEW NHRA RECORDS EVENT and the Thanksgiving weekend Holiday Jr. Jam devoted to the sport’s next generation of stars.

🔥 WHO IS READY FOR A DOUBLE GASSERS EVENT UNDER THE LIGHTS 🔥 Southeast Gassers Association - Rock Revival ‼️ DOUBLE EVEN...
07/16/2026

🔥 WHO IS READY FOR A DOUBLE GASSERS EVENT UNDER THE LIGHTS 🔥

Southeast Gassers Association - Rock Revival
‼️ DOUBLE EVENT ‼️
🏁 JULY 31 – AUGUST 1, 2026
📍 Rockingham Dragway — Rockingham, NC

Wheels-up launches. Four-speed gear banging. Real nostalgia gassers on one of drag racing’s most legendary tracks. As SEGA’s 2026 championship season rolls on, The Rock becomes a must-see stop with history, horsepower, and raw racing energy.

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, July 31
• Gates Open – 3:00 PM
• Racing Starts – 5:00 PM
• Gates remain staffed throughout the event

Saturday, August 1
• Spectator Gates Open – 1:00 PM
• Drivers Meeting – 3:00 PM
• Racing Starts – 5:00 PM

🎟 ADMISSION
• Friday – $20
• Saturday – $25
• Two-Day Pass – $35
• KIDS 10 & UNDER FREE
• Outside Parking - FREE
• Inside Parking - $10 plus admission
• Spectator Golf Cart Pass - $10/weekend plus admission
• Inside RV dry camping - $20/weekend plus admission
• Inside Tent camping - FREE w/admission

👉 FULL RV HOOKUPS AND ELECTRIC SPOTS AVAILABLE AT THEROCKRV.COM

👉 Mark your calendar.
👉 Bring the family.
👉 Experience REAL drag racing at The Rock.

Event Information:
https://www.rockinghamdragway.com/schedule/2026/july31-aug1/

📸 Southeast Gassers Association

🚨 ROSS DRAG WARZZ 2026 🚨📍 Rockingham Dragway🗓 August 7–8, 2026🎟 TICKETShttps://thefoat.com/789862⚠️ ALL EVENT INFOhttps:...
07/15/2026

🚨 ROSS DRAG WARZZ 2026 🚨

📍 Rockingham Dragway
🗓 August 7–8, 2026

🎟 TICKETS
https://thefoat.com/789862

⚠️ ALL EVENT INFO
https://www.rockinghamdragway.com/schedule/2026/aug7-8/

Ross Racing Events brings the ultimate Domestic vs. Import showdown to The Rock with over $100,000 in payouts, heads-up racing, bracket racing, index classes, family entertainment, water slides, and entertainment all weekend long!

ADMISSION

• Friday General Admission – $30
• Saturday General Admission – $30
• Weekend Pass – $50 (includes Thursday early entry)
• Kids 10 & Under FREE
• Prices increase at the gate.

SCHEDULE

Thursday – August 6

Private Testing • 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM • $250 per race car • Crew FREE • Early entry for racers and spectators with weekend credentials purchased online

Friday – August 7

• Racer Gates Open – 12:00 PM • Spectator Gates Open – 4:00 PM • Water Slides Active • Track Hot

Qualifying • 5:00 PM – Round 1 • 7:00 PM – Round 2 • 9:00 PM – Round 3 (if possible)

After Qualifying • Golf Cart Race • Parents Jr. Dragster Challenge • Karaoke Party on stage next to the bar

Saturday – August 8

• All Gates Open – 12:00 PM • Water Slides Active • Track Hot – 4:00 PM • Round 1 Eliminations

Schedule subject to change.

RACE CLASSES

1/4-Mile

• 5 Second Showdown
• Big Boy Bracket
• All Star Bracket
• The Unwanted XFWD
• 8.50 Index
• 10.00 Index
• 11.50 Index
• NEW – 7.20 Import Index

1/8-Mile

• Eli's Jr. Dragsters
• ATV Bash
• Open Bracket
• FWD Nitro All Motor
• Rosslaw 28's
• The Rock Shootout
• Scooter Warzz

🔥 CAROLINA N/T INVADES ROSS DRAG WARZZ

Carolina N/T is bringing two fan-favorite classes to The Rock!

Outlaw 28/275 • $250 Tech Card • $2,000 Winner Take All • 10-Car Minimum

Lil Gangsters 5.30 • $250 Tech Card • $2,000 Winner Take All • 10-Car Minimum

TECH CARDS & PAYOUTS

• The Rock Shootout – $500 Entry | $20,000 Purse | $15,000 Winner / $5,000 Runner-Up | $10,000 Guaranteed with 10 cars

• Big Boy Bracket – $400 Entry | $15,000 Purse | $10,000 Winner / $5,000 Runner-Up

• All Star Bracket – $300 Entry | $10,000 Purse | $6,000 Winner / $2,000 Runner-Up / $1,000 Semis

• Quick 16 FWD – $400 Entry | $10,000 Winner Take All

• Bike Bracket – $150 Entry | $1,500 Winner / $500 Runner-Up

• 8.50, 10.00 & 11.50 Index – $250 Entry | $5,000 Winner / $3,000 Runner-Up / $1,000 Semis

• 7.20 Import Index – $300 Entry | $3,000 Winner / $2,000 Runner-Up

• Open Bracket – $200 Entry | $3,000 Winner / $1,000 Runner-Up / $500 Semis

• Eli's Jr. Dragsters – $100 Entry | $3,000 Winner / $1,000 Runner-Up / $500 Semis

• ATV Bash – $300 Entry | Quick 8: $2,500 Winner | Bracket: $2,500 Winner

• Scooter Warzz – $125 Entry | $1,000 Winner / $500 Runner-Up / $250 Semis

• Ross Street Car Shootout – $300 Entry | $5,000 Winner / $1,000 Runner-Up | $1,000 Winner-Take-All Non-Qualifier Race

Over $100,000 is on the line as the best Domestic and Import racers battle it out at Rockingham Dragway. Add in the Carolina N/T invasion, family entertainment, golf cart races, karaoke, and water slides, and you've got one of the biggest race weekends of the year.

See you August 7–8 at The Rock! 🏁

3D tour of Rockingham Dragway and the Tower Suite.  Grab the screen and move left/right or up/down to rotate view 360°. ...
07/15/2026

3D tour of Rockingham Dragway and the Tower Suite. Grab the screen and move left/right or up/down to rotate view 360°. Look around and click the white arrows to scoot around the facility.

🔗
https://www.rockinghamdragway.com/track/tour/

NEW DIG OR DIE STARTING AND FINISH LINES ARE READY..... ARE YOU 🫵DIG OR DIE RETURNS THIS FRI & SAT!DIG DAYS 7 – THE SUPE...
07/15/2026

NEW DIG OR DIE STARTING AND FINISH LINES ARE READY..... ARE YOU 🫵

DIG OR DIE RETURNS THIS FRI & SAT!

DIG DAYS 7 – THE SUPER BOWL OF NO PREP
July 17–18, 2026
Rockingham Dragway – Backside

GATE FEES

• One Day: $25
• Two-Day Pass: $45
• Three-Day Pass: $55
• Kids 12 & Under FREE
• Spectator Golf Cart Pass: $30/weekend (FREE FOR RACER)
• Inside Parking and Inside VIP Parking: FREE
• Inside Dry RV and Tent Camping: FREE

Forced Inductions & Boss Hog Torque Converters Present:

SMALL TIRE

• $4,000 On Top
• Plus Sponsor Deals
• Double Elimination
• $200 Entry
• $200 Buy-In for Losers Bracket

STICK SHIFT CLASS (SATURDAY)

Presented by Full Custom Fabrication & Performance & G-Force Transmissions

• Registration Opens: 12:00 PM
• $150 Entry
• H-Pattern Transmissions Only
• 28x10.5 Non-W Maximum Tire

JUNIOR DRAGSTERS (SATURDAY)

• Registration Opens: 12:00 PM
• 8.90 Index
• 11.90 Index
• Dragy Required for Inspection
• Every Racer Leaves with Something

SCHEDULE

Thursday
• Early Parking (Racers, Campers & Media): 10:00 AM

Friday
• Racers & Media Gates Open: All Day
• Public Gates Open: 12:00 PM
• Registration & Tech: 1:00–5:00 PM
• Drivers Meeting: 5:00 PM
• Small Tire Round 1: 7:00 PM
• Round 1 Losers Bracket paired Friday night to continue Small Tire racing Saturday

Saturday
• Gates Open: 12:00 PM
• Stick Shift Registration Opens
• Junior Dragster Registration Opens
• Racing Continues: 4:00 PM

Schedule subject to change. Any adjustments or major changes will be posted.

LOCATION

2153 US Hwy 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28379

See you this weekend at The Rock!

DIG OR DIE RETURNS THIS FRI & SAT!DIG DAYS 7 – THE SUPER BOWL OF NO PREPJuly 17–18, 2026Rockingham Dragway – BacksideGAT...
07/15/2026

DIG OR DIE RETURNS THIS FRI & SAT!

DIG DAYS 7 – THE SUPER BOWL OF NO PREP
July 17–18, 2026
Rockingham Dragway – Backside

GATE FEES

• One Day: $25
• Two-Day Pass: $45
• Three-Day Pass: $55
• Kids 12 & Under FREE
• Spectator Golf Cart Pass: $30/weekend (FREE FOR RACER)
• Inside Parking and Inside VIP Parking: FREE
• Inside Dry RV and Tent Camping: FREE

Forced Inductions & Boss Hog Torque Converters Present:

SMALL TIRE

• $4,000 On Top
• Plus Sponsor Deals
• Double Elimination
• $200 Entry
• $200 Buy-In for Losers Bracket

STICK SHIFT CLASS (SATURDAY)

Presented by Full Custom Fabrication & Performance & G-Force Transmissions

• Registration Opens: 12:00 PM
• $150 Entry
• H-Pattern Transmissions Only
• 28x10.5 Non-W Maximum Tire

JUNIOR DRAGSTERS (SATURDAY)

• Registration Opens: 12:00 PM
• 8.90 Index
• 11.90 Index
• Dragy Required for Inspection
• Every Racer Leaves with Something

SCHEDULE

Thursday
• Early Parking (Racers, Campers & Media): 10:00 AM

Friday
• Racers & Media Gates Open: All Day
• Public Gates Open: 12:00 PM
• Registration & Tech: 1:00–5:00 PM
• Drivers Meeting: 5:00 PM
• Small Tire Round 1: 7:00 PM
• Round 1 Losers Bracket paired Friday night to continue Small Tire racing Saturday

Saturday
• Gates Open: 12:00 PM
• Stick Shift Registration Opens
• Junior Dragster Registration Opens
• Racing Continues: 4:00 PM

Schedule subject to change. Any adjustments or major changes will be posted.

LOCATION

2153 US Hwy 1 North
Rockingham, NC 28379

See you this weekend at The Rock!

HOLD ON TIGHT.. THE CITY OF ROCKINGHAM IS GOING ALL IN 🤟
07/14/2026

HOLD ON TIGHT.. THE CITY OF ROCKINGHAM IS GOING ALL IN 🤟

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

🔥NitroFest to Ignite Downtown Rockingham as Official Kickoff to the Inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock🔥

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — The countdown is on for one of the biggest weekends in motorsports history in North Carolina, and it all begins in downtown Rockingham.

The City of Rockingham, NC- "A City Looking Forward", Richmond County Tourism Development Authority, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), and Rockingham Dragway are proud to announce NitroFest, a free community celebration on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. around Harrington Square in downtown Rockingham.

NitroFest will officially kick off the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock, marking the first-ever NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series national points event to be contested at historic Rockingham Dragway. The three-day national event, scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, will serve as the second of six races in NHRA's Countdown to the Championship playoffs, bringing the stars of NHRA Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle to Rockingham, North Carolina, as championship contenders battle for valuable playoff points.

Before engines roar down the quarter-mile, fans will have the opportunity to celebrate with an unforgettable evening in downtown Rockingham.

Country music trailblazer C**t Ford will headline the evening with a free concert beginning at 7:45 p.m., following autograph and meet-and-greet sessions with some of NHRA's biggest stars from 6:30 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.

NitroFest will also feature:
▪️NHRA driver autograph sessions and meet-and-greets
▪️Motorsports and automotive vendors and displays
▪️Race cars on display
▪️A free Kids Zone featuring bounce houses, inflatable slides, a rock climbing wall and face painting
▪️Food trucks serving a variety of local favorites
▪️A beer garden hosted by Rockingham Dragway
▪️NHRA, team and event merchandise
▪️A drag racing practice tree competition
▪️Family-friendly activities and interactive experiences celebrating the return of nitro-powered racing to The Rock!

Admission is free, making NitroFest the perfect opportunity for families, race fans and visitors to experience the excitement of NHRA while enjoying an evening of entertainment, food and community fellowship in the heart of downtown Rockingham.

The NHRA Nationals at The Rock is expected to attract thousands of competitors, crew members and fans from across the country, generating a significant economic impact for Richmond County while showcasing the area's hospitality, attractions and vibrant downtown.

Whether you're a lifelong drag racing enthusiast or experiencing NHRA for the first time, NitroFest offers something for everyone.

🔥NitroFest🔥
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍Harrington Square
111 E. Washington Street
Rockingham, NC

Then experience history as the NHRA Nationals at The Rock take over Rockingham Dragway September 25-27, 2026, for the first NHRA national points event ever held at one of drag racing's most legendary venues.

For event information, lodging opportunities and everything happening throughout NHRA Nationals weekend, visit VisitRichmondCounty.com and RockinghamDragway.com.

🎟Secure your seats here: https://nhra.evenue.net/list/RN1
The event is designed to be affordable for the entire family:
▪️Kids 12 and under receive FREE General Admission.
▪️Children 12 and under can also purchase reserved seats for just $25 in non-premium seating locations.
▪️Every event ticket includes pit access, giving fans the opportunity to get just feet away from their favorite NHRA drivers and race cars throughout the weekend.
🅿 Free parking is available for all spectators.
🇺🇸 Active military, veterans, and first responders are eligible for special discounted ticket pricing through GOVX at: https://offers.govx.com/event/offers/

Tickets are on sale for the always epic 35th Annual Jim McClure All-Harley World Finals at Rockingham Dragway! 📅 October...
07/14/2026

Tickets are on sale for the always epic 35th Annual Jim McClure All-Harley World Finals at Rockingham Dragway!

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Rockingham Dragway

🎟️ Get your tickets now and save money:
👉 thefoat.com/497207

The thunder of Top Fuel Harleys and the full American Motorcycle Racing Association championship lineup return to The Rock for the world's biggest Harley drag racing event of the year.

Three days of championship competition, unmatched atmosphere, and the fastest Harley-Davidson drag bikes on the planet make this a must-attend event for racers and fans alike.

🏕️ Lock in your RV spot before they sell out:
👉 therockrv.com

ℹ️ Event information and schedule: https://www.rockinghamdragway.com/schedule/2026/oct16-18/

Justin Swanstrom doesn't play games and things just got serious‼️SwanFest - Money In The BankOct 1-3, 2026Rockingham Dra...
07/14/2026

Justin Swanstrom doesn't play games and things just got serious‼️

SwanFest - Money In The Bank
Oct 1-3, 2026
Rockingham Dragway

👉 Classes 👈
- Extreme 275
- Pro Mod
- Extreme Pro Mod
- 28” Class
- DMV Heavy Hitter Street
- Cub on Cub Crime (Invite Only)
…and more!

Get your tickets now 🔗
thefoat.com/934646

Book your full RV and power only hookup now 🔗
Therockrv.com

Book your hotel room now 🔗
https://visitrichmondcounty.com/hotels%2F-motels

MIKE "THE HITMAN" HILL brings the NOTORIOUS NO TIME NIGHT OF FIRE to Rockingham Dragway!Hitman Productions - Night of Fi...
07/14/2026

MIKE "THE HITMAN" HILL brings the NOTORIOUS NO TIME NIGHT OF FIRE to Rockingham Dragway!

Hitman Productions - Night of Fire
📅 August 14–15, 2026
📍 Rockingham Dragway

🚐 RV spots are available NOW!
👉 therockrv.com

💥 Featured Classes 💥

💥 $10,000 to Win – 4.840 / Smallblock Boost
💥 $10,000 to Win – Smallblock Nitrous
💥 $10,000 to Win – No Clocks 4.90
💥 ASAG Gangsters
💥 $5,000 Friday Night Winner-Take-All N/T 28/275 Shootout
💥 N/T Stick Shift

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday • August 14

🕑 Gates Open: 2:00 PM (Parking)
🎟 Admission: $30 • Kids 10 & Under FREE
🏁 Test & Tune: 7:00 PM
🔥 FHITO N/T Shootout: 9:00 PM
🎫 All Test & Tune Tech Cards: $50

Saturday • August 15

🕑 Gates Open: 2:00 PM
🎟 Admission: $35 • Kids 10 & Under FREE
🏁 Test & Tune: 6:00 PM
🚩 Stick Shift Drivers Meeting: 6:30 PM
🏁 Stick Shift Shootout: 7:30 PM
🚩 4.90 Drivers Meeting: 7:00 PM
🏁 4.90 Shootout: 8:00 PM
🚩 All Other Heads-Up Classes Drivers Meeting: 7:30 PM

📌 Event Information

🎫 Test & Tune Tech Cards: $50
📌 Test & Tune will be LIMITED once Shootouts begin.
🚗 VIP Parking: $50 Weekend Pass
🏕 Dry Camping: $100 Weekend Pass
🛺 Spectator Golf Carts: $20 Per Day

NO BS. NO TIME. ALL THE FIRE. 💨🔥

Address

2153 US Highway 1 North
Rockingham, NC
28379

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