FUEL YOUR NEED FOR SPEED
Fast, family fun at the foothills of the Appalachia. Experience IHRA-sanctioned drag racing at Kentucky's premier quarter-mile strip in Clay City.
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Clay City, KY 40312 United States
Clay City, KY 40312 United States
🔥 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊.🔥
There was a time when going to the drag strip was 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎
Back in the ’70s, the drag strip was king. The parking lots were packed. Car shows, vendors, hot rods, muscle cars, street cars and one-off builds were everywhere. You didn't just go to watch racing — you went to be part of the scene.
Then came the ’80s. Guys cruised, talked trash, lined up street races and put money on who had the faster car.
Times have changed. Street racing isn't the place for that anymore.
So we're bringing that vibe to the TRACK.
𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 — 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐘 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐖𝐀𝐘
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Got a grudge?
Got a rival?
Think you're the fastest around?
𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐎𝐓.
Call somebody out. Square up. Put your money where your mouth is. We'll provide the track and a controlled place to settle it.
💰 GRUDGE / STREET-STYLE RACING
We'll hold the agreed wager for the race on the starting line so Winner gets paid.
You can run your mouth in the pits — but when those bulbs come down, you better be prepared to back it up.
WHO'S THE FASTEST IN KENTUCKY?
It's time to RUN YOUR CAR — NOT JUST YOUR MOUTH.
🔥 Street-style track prep
🔥 Grudge racing
🔥 Run Your Ride / Surface Warfare
🔥 Car culture
🔥 Music
🔥 Food
🔥 Family & friends
🔥 Fast cars, wild builds & one-offs
🔥 Car groups welcome
🔥 Car groups meet up and cruise to the drag strip.
This isn't about replacing traditional drag racing. It's time to start packing the stands one weekend at a time!
It's about rebuilding the CULTURE around it.
We want people crawling everywhere. We want people walking through the pits checking out cars. We want kids staring at something they've never seen before. We want somebody leaning over a fender talking horsepower with a complete stranger.
We want to hear that conversation again:
“What are you doing Saturday night?”
“MAN, I'M GOING TO THE DRAG STRIP.”
We're taking the spirit of 1970 and bringing it into 2026.
The love of the automobile isn't dead.
IT JUST NEEDS A PLACE TO COME ALIVE AGAIN.
📍 KENTUCKY DRAGWAY — CLAY CITY, KY
718 11th Street Clay City Ky 40312
📅 THIS SATURDAY — AUGUST 22ND
🚪 GATES OPEN 7PM
🏁 TRACK LIVE 8PM–11PM
🎟️ $10 COVER CHARGE TO ENTER THE FACILITY
🏎️ $25 RUN YOUR RIDE / SURFACE WARFARE
Bring the muscle car. Bring the import. Bring the truck. Bring the daily. Bring the race car. Bring that project everybody said would never run.
Bring your people. Bring your rival. Bring the vibe.
Kentucky, let's build something again.
🔥 BE PART OF THE REVIVAL. 🔥
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT — THE DRAG STRIP IS THE PLACE TO BE.
Brought to you buy Clay City Tourism
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QUESTION ASKED:
🏁 Is there Test & Tune between rounds today?
YES! We will have Test & Tune at the end of each round of our regular elimination classes, just like normal!
💥 Test & Tune — $35
🚗 Any make • Any model • Any vehicle
We will call Test & Tune to Lanes 7 & 8 each round.
Come out, make some passes, and enjoy a great day at Kentucky Dragway! 🏁
Gates Open 1pm
Class Time Runs start at 4pm
Eliminations to follow.
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Gates Open at 1pm
Time Runs at 4pm
Eliminations to follow
ERSON CAMS
Brian Tooley Racing
City of Clay City
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Whether you're a racer, a fan, or a sponsor — there's something for everyone at the track.
FROM THE STANDS
Hear what fans and racers have to say about Kentucky Dragway.
Posted on William ETrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great track and peoplePosted on Jesse STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fun place for family n friendsPosted on Shane MTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time at this track,prep,surface and owner and crew were great.we will be back.Posted on Heather PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing time...win or lose, it's about the experience for sure!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
For Fans:
Gates usually open a couple hours before the first race. Check the event schedule for specific times.
Nope! All tickets are sold at the gate—first come, first served.
Absolutely. Kentucky Dragway is family-friendly, and kids love it here.
Yep—plenty of free parking on site. Come early for a good spot.
For racers:
Visit our Racer Info page to view entry rules, and get in touch with our racer support team to enter.
We welcome a wide range of vehicles. Make sure to check our safety and class requirements. Refer to all IHRA safety and class specs (then link IHRA safety spec pdf)
Entry fees vary by event and class. Details are listed on each event page
For Marketing Partners
Fill out the sponsor inquiry form on our Sponsorship page, and we’ll follow up with next steps.
Sponsors get visibility through banner placements, on-site mentions, and digital ads. Local partnered specialty advertising and events.
Absolutely. We’ll work with you to create a package that fits your goals and budget.
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