Route 66 Raceway Announces 2018 Schedule

(The following information was furnished by Sarah Palya, media contact at Chicagoland Speedway & Route 66 Raceway.)

JOLIET, IL - The 2018 Route 66 Raceway schedule is filled with exhilarating content including longstanding favorites such as the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, the Burndown at Sundown and the Route 66 Classic. The Dirt Oval at Route 66 will also provide a robust line-up of events ensuring that fans of all forms of racing are entertained and engaged. This year marks the track's 20th anniversary season.

“To commemorate Route 66 Raceway’s 20^th anniversary season, we will expand on the success we witnessed in 2017 which was marked by ideal summer weather, exciting racing action and new and improved fan components,” said Scott Paddock, President of Route 66 Raceway. “We look to build upon last year’s remarkable growth and excitement by offering exclusive 20^th anniversary content while continuing to deliver an unparalleled guest experience.”

There is one big change in this year's 20th anniversary schedule, according to Route 66 Raceway officials. "The NHRA Route 66 Nationals begin on May 31 with Dialed-In Thursday. Qualifying starts under the lights during Friday Night on Fire before All-Star Saturday strikes June 2. Thus, fans can witness the world’s fastest form of motorsports under both the sun and stars. Final eliminations will occur on Championship Sunday, June 3, as qualifiers battle their way to the podium. Fans will feel the full-force of a full-body sensory experience as Funny Cars and Nitro-powered Dragsters accelerate from 0 to over 300 mph in under four seconds. Fans will also have the opportunity to interact with the stars of today as well as those from the NHRA’s storied past as key members of the motorsports community assist in the celebration of Route 66 Raceway’s 20^th anniversary season in 2018."

The 2018 schedule of events at Route 66 Raceway is as follows:

Date Event

Saturday-Sunday, March 24-25 ETI Chassis Inspection

Saturday, April 14 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Saturday, April 21 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Sunday, April 22 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series

Saturday, April 28 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Sunday, April 29 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series

Saturday, May 5 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Sunday, May 6 Import Face Off

Friday, May 11 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Saturday, May 12 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series

Wednesday-Saturday, May 16-19 Frank Hawley Driving School

Thursday-Sunday, May 31-June 3 NHRA Route 66 Nationals

Friday, June 8 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Saturday, June 9 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series (includes Junior Drag Racing League)

Friday, June 15 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Friday, June 22 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Sunday, June 24 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series (includes Junior Drag Racing League)

Friday, July 6 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Saturday, July 7 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series (includes Junior Drag Racing League)

Thursday-Sunday, July 12-15 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Saturday, July 14 Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Burndown at Sundown

Thursday-Sunday, July 26-29 NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing

Friday, August 3 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Friday, August 10 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Saturday, August 11 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series (includes Junior Drag Racing)

Saturday, August 18 D’Arcy Buick GMC Route 66 Classic (includes Junior Drag Racing League)

Sunday, August 19 Rockett Brand Racing Fuel ET Bracket Series

Friday, August 24 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Friday, September 7 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Friday, September 21 Race Your Ride presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Sunday, October 7 Route 66 Swap Meet

Tickets for the 2018 events at Route 66 Raceway are on sale now and will be available by visiting www.Route66Raceway.com or by calling (888) 629-RACE.

For email reminders regarding the 2018 Route 66 Raceway schedule, click here.

*This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of Route 66 Raceway, its affiliates and partners

Image, video via Route 66 Raceway