Drag Strips in Illinois

Metal, nitromethane, sweat, and determination are the cornerstones of drag racing. Car racing is a fast fun sport for profit or recreation, a big part of many people’s weekends. Many who get bit by this bug end up spending tons of money on parts and upgrades, all to just go a few thousandths of a second faster than the last run.

If you are one of brave men and women who drag race, and feel the need for speed this weekend, here are the places where you can find relief inside of Illinois.

Byron Dragway
1924 23rd Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
www.byrondragway.com
815-398-1060 or 815-234-8405

Bryon Dragway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 756 feet. They race IHRA ET Bracket racing with Grudge Matches and Test&Tune on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Coles County Dragway USA
6165 N. CR 1120 E.
Charleston, IL 61920
www.colescountydragwayusa.com
217-345-7777

Coles County Dragway USA is a 1/8 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 800 feet. They race NHRA ET Bracket racing on Saturdays and Sundays. They also race Street Legal & Fun racing on Friday nights.

Cordova Dragway Park
P.O. Box 442
Cordova, IL 61242
www.cordovadrag.com
309-654-2110
Location: 19425 IL Rt 84 N, Cordova, IL 61242

Cordova Dragway Park is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 632 feet. They race Test&Tune, Grudge Matches, Trophy and Gamblers on Friday nights. On Saturdays they race IHRA ET Bracket racing with Top, Modified, Super Streets, Trophy, Bikes, and Jr. Dragsters.

Gateway International Raceway
P.O. Box 200
Madison, IL 62060
www.gatewayraceway.com
618-482-2400 or 618-482-2409
Location: 700 Raceway blvd, Madison, IL 62060

Gateway International Raceway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 407 feet. They race NHRA ET Bracket racing on Friday and Saturday nights, Street Legals and Grudge racing on Tuesday nights, and Test&Tune on Wednesday nights.

I-57 Drag Strip
6112 Hill City Rd
Benton, IL 62812
www.outlawten5.com
618-439-6039

I-57 Drag Strip is a 1/8 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 500 feet. They race ET Bracket racing on Saturday nights and then Grudge Match on Friday nights.

Mid State Dragway
1682 Liberty Rd
Jacksonville, IL 62650
www.mid-statedragway.com
309-543-6124 or 217-245-1776

Mid State Dragway is a 1/8 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 441 feet. They race NHRA ET Bracket racing on Sundays with Super Pro, Street Bike, and Quick 16. Mid State Dragway was formerly known as Mason County Raceway.

Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Blvd
Joliet, IL 60433
www.route66raceway.com
815-722-5500 or 815-727-7223
Location: 3200 South Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60433

Route 66 Raceway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 632 feet. They race a varied schedule of NHRA ET Brackets, Jr. Dragsters, and Test&Tune. Call or check the website for their schedules.