Day of the Drags

DAY OF THE DRAGS 2026
Celebrating 20 years of Old School Drag Racing

Day of the Drags returns in 2026 for its 20TH ANNIVERSARY, and this one is set to be the biggest celebration of nostalgia drag racing we've ever put on.

DOTD 2026 is a full-throttle throwback to the golden era of drag racing.

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN. This is your chance to be part of history.

DRAG RACING ACTION:
Nitro Exhibition bringing the thunder
Vintage Gassers
Nostalgia pro stock
A stacked field of classic brackets and hardcore old school racers

2026 RACE CLASSES:
Street Classes:
Classic Bike - 2 Crew 
Street (13.00+) - 2 Crew 
NEW Pre-48 Hot Rodders - 2 Crew 
NEW Retro Raiders - (10.50+) Sedan vehicles from 1980 to 1999 (power adders allowed) - 2 Crew 

• Two classes: A/RR: 10.50 to 12.99 & B/RR: 13.00 and slower

Competition classes:
Middle Eliminator (9.00-10.99) - 3 Crew 
Top Eliminator - (7.00-8.99) - 4 Crew 
Top Gas - (10.50-12.99) - 3 Crew 
Vintage Gas (must meet Australian Gasser Rules) - 3 Crew 
Super Charged outlaws - 4 Crew 
Nostalgia pro stock - 4 Crew

PLUS,
A classic car Show & Shine showcasing the finest old-school builds around
Post event track cruise to soak in the atmosphere
More off track entertainment announcements to come!

COMPETITOR ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight, Tuesday, 24 February 2026

KEY INFO:
- Gate Open for competitors and spectators via Competitor Gate: 6:30 AM
- Racing: 9:00 AM - approx. 6:15 PM (times subject to change)
- Show & Shine presentation ceremony at 2PM

*Subject to change

TRADE STAND/FOOD TRUCKS
If you are interested in having a trade stand, please send an email to [email protected]

Stay tuned for more updates!