The world’s toughest competition to find the ultimate street-legal drag car, HOT ROD Drag Week puts competitors through a grueling test over five days of action-packed drag racing, requiring racers to drive their vehicles on a specified route from city to city, approximately 1,000 miles, while securing the quickest possible elapsed time across the five days. During the competition, drivers provide photographic evidence to prove they have adhered to the prescribed route. Some of the nation’s top racers participate in Drag Week each year, and it's not uncommon for competitors to band together to help each other get through the week.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Spectator tickets will be available at each track ($20). Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

FULL HOT ROD DRAG WEEK 2025 SCHEDULE
(Daily end times as stated or until complete)
Tech Inspection, Registration, Test 'N' Tune – Sunday, Sept. 14
Maryland International Raceway (Mechanicsville, Maryland)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time for registration, tech inspection, and test 'n' tune (tech open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., test 'n' tune begins at 12 p.m.)

Day 1 Racing – Monday, Sept. 15
Maryland International Raceway (Mechanicsville, Maryland)
Race hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time

Day 2 Racing – Tuesday, Sept. 16
Numidia Dragway (Catawissa, Pennsylvania)
Race hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time

Day 3 Racing – Wednesday, Sept. 17
Maple Grove Raceway (Mohnton, Pennsylvania)
Race hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time

Day 4 Racing – Thursday, Sept. 18
Cecil County Dragway (Rising Sun, Maryland)
Race hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time

Day 5 Racing (Finals) – Friday, Sept. 19
Maryland International Raceway ((Mechanicsville, Maryland)
Race hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time