Drag Racing in California
California is known for many things, but drag racing doesn’t seem to be one of them. Drag racing is more typically associated with the south than sunny California. However there are some that find the heat of Cali perfect for some sizzling street racing action. What could be hotter than taking a few seconds to fly down a 1/8 to 1/4 mile? Speed, adrenaline, and nitromethane seem to go hand in hand in hot climates. If you are one of brave men and women who drag race for sport or profit, and feel the need for speed this weekend, here are the places where you can find relief inside of California.
Barona 1/8 mile Drags
P.O. Box 1350
Ramona, California 92065
619-993-0272 or 760-787-1403
www.baronadrags.com
Location: Wildcat Canyon Road
Barona 1/8 mile Drags is a 1/8 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 1600 feet. They race Gamblers on Saturday nights and have special event racing with NHRA ET Brackets and Jr. Dragsters.
California Speedway
9300 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, California 92335
909-429-5060
www.californiaspeedway.com
California Speedway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 1121 feet. They have special event racing with NHRA ET Brackets, Street Legals, and Jr. Dragsters.
Famoso Raceway
33559 Famoso Road
McFarland, California 93250
661-399-2210 or 661-399-5351
www.famosoraceway.com
Famoso Raceway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip with an elevation of 625 feet. They have NHRA ET Brackets on Saturdays and High School with Test&Tune every other Friday. Once a month they will race Jr. Dragsters.
Infineon Raceway
Hwy 37 & 121
Sonoma, California 95476
707-938-8448 or 800-870-7223
www.infineonraceway.com
Location: 29355 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, California 95476
Infineon Raceway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 37 feet. They race NHRA ET Brackets (Street, Bikes, and High School) on Wednesday nights
Inyokern Dragstrip
P.O. Box 182
Ridgecrest, California 93556-0182
760-371-7777 or 760-793-1084
www.inyokerndragstrip.com
Inyokern Dragstrip is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 2483 feet. They race special event racing only with NHRA ET Brackets (Sport Compacts, Street Legals, Trophy, Jr. Dragsters, Test&Tune).
Irwindale Speedway
500 Speedway Drive
Irwindale, California 91706
626-358-1100
www.inwindaledragstrip.com
Location: 13300 East Live Oak Avenue, Irwindale, California 91706
Irwindale Speedway is a 1/8 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 760 feet. They race Thursday or Sunday nights with NHRA ET Brackets and Test&Tune.
Los Angeles County Raceway
6850 East Avenue T
Littlerock, California 93543
661-533-2224 or 661-533-2225
www.lacr.net
Los Angeles County Raceway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 2710 feet. They race Run What You Brung on Wednesday and Friday nights. They race NHRA ET Bracket racing on Saturday and Sundays.
Mopar Drag City
P.O. Box 197
Banning, California 92220
909-874-5198
www.mopardragcity.com
Location: 2002 Barbour Street, Banning, California 92220
Mopar Drag City is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 2100 feet. They special event race NHRA ET Brackets and Street Legal.
Pomona Raceway
2780 Fairplex Drive
Pomona, California 91768
800-884-6472 or 909-593-7010
www.pomonaraceway.com
Location: 1101 West McKinney, Pomona, California 91768
Pomona Raceway is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 1000 feet. They race Special events only with NHRA nationals, Sport Compacts, and Jr. Dragsters.
Redding Drag Strip
P.O. Box 492021
Redding, California 96049-2021
530-221-1311
www.reddingdragstrip.net
Redding Drag Strip is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 490 feet. They race special events only NCDRA and NHRA ET Brackets (Pro, Sportsmen, Streets, Compacts, Motorcycles, High School, and Jr Dragsters)
Sacramento Raceway Park
5305 Excelsior Road
Sacramento, California 95827
916-366-7368 or 916-363-2653
www.sacramentoraceway.com
Sacramento Raceway Park is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on sea level elevation. They race Street Legals on Wednesdays and Test&Tune on Fridays. Saturdays and Sundays have NHRA ET Bracket racing with Pro, Sportsmen, Pro Streets, Bikes, Sport Compacts, Street machines, Club Cars, Super Gas, and High School.
Samoa Drag Strip
P.O. Box 1211
Eureka, California 95502
707-442-6753 or 707-443-5203
www.samoadragstrip.com
Samoa Drag Strip is a 1/4 mile asphalt dragstrip on an elevation of 10 feet. They race NHRA ET Brackets every other weekend.
