Hot Rod Drag Week 2025

Just Released! 2025 HOT ROD Drag Week Dates and Locations

HOT ROD Drag Week returns in 2025 as we head to the east coast for our five-day torture test.

The race to determine the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is back as HOT ROD Drag Week 2025 Presented by Gear Vendors is set to take over four prestigious tracks, kicking off in the Mid-Atlantic region for the second time in the competition’s history. The 2025 HOT ROD Drag Week will visit two familiar tracks and add two new ones to its long and storied history. For the first time Maryland International Raceway, located in Budds Creek, Maryland, will be the host facility. The track is known for its exceptional racing surface and outstanding customer service. New to the schedule will be two tracks in Pennsylvania, Numidia Dragway and the famed Maple Grove Raceway. Cecil County is the fourth racetrack on the schedule, last visited by the premier drag-and-drive series in 2019. Registration for this highly anticipated annual event opens in February.

HOT ROD DRAG WEEK 2025 PRESENTED BY GEAR VENDORS SCHEDULE 

  • Sunday, Sept. 14 – Tech Inspection, Registration, Test ‘N’ Tune, Maryland International Raceway (Budds Creek, Maryland)
  •  Monday, Sept. 15 – Day 1 Racing, Maryland International Raceway (Budds Creek, Maryland)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Day 2 Racing, Numidia Dragway (Numidia, Pennsylvania)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Day 3 Racing, Maple Grove Raceway (Reading, Pennsylvania)
  • Thursday, Sept. 18 – Day 4 Racing, Cecil County Dragway (Rising Sun, Maryland)
  • Friday, Sept. 19 – Day 5 Racing (Finals), Maryland International Raceway (Budds Creek, Maryland)

Drag Pack Ticket Program 

Returning in 2025, Drag Week super fans can purchase a Drag Pack ticket that includes entry for one car, one driver, and one passenger for all HOT ROD Drag Week venues (Sunday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 19). Drag Pack ticket holders will get to park in the pits or in premier areas, have suite access and lunch at one venue (TBD) during the week, and receive one gift item per vehicle. The Drag Pack program is a great introduction to the drag-and-drive community. *Children 12 and under can enter with their family for free.

Spectator Information 

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

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