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2022 Schedule:
| OCTOBER | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fri | Footbrake Fridays – Gates Open & Testing 3 PM – Eliminations 7:30 PM $40 to Race $20 to Watch |
| 29 | Sat | Test & Tune – Gates Open & Testing 12 PM – 6 PM |
| 30 | Sun | Box & No Box Bracket Race $35 Enter – Gates open 9 AM & 2 Time Trials starting at 10 AM |
| NOVEMBER | ||
Is Milan Dragway open in 2022?
Milan is Open! The NEW Milan Dragway thanks you for the warm welcome and we are excited to get 2022 underway!
How much does the Milan Dragway cost?
Following months of uncertainty, Milan Dragway has a winning bid of $3 million and worried racetrack fans may see their wishes come true after all.
Who are the new owners of Milan Dragway?
Milan Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Milan, Michigan, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network. Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock purchased the track in December 2021, and the pair plan to repave the racing surface and staging lanes before the 2022 season begins.
Is Milan Dragway closed for good?
Michigan's Milan Dragway has been a staple in the Midwest drag racing scene for decades, but now the future of the facility is in doubt after the track made a public statement confirming that the track won't be opening as scheduled for the 2021 season.
How much do drag racers make a year?
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $78,000 and as low as $17,000, the majority of Drag Racing salaries currently range between $31,000 (25th percentile) to $66,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $78,000 annually across the United States.
Did Milan Dragway get sold?
Merlo and Bullock obtained ownership of the property at the end of December 2021. The pair have plans to revamp the facility and open gates for the 2022 racing season. The track plans to repave the racing surface as well as the staging lanes.
Is Fontana Dragway closing?
Another one bites the dust. In a statement issued on Friday, April 3, 2021, Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Ca., announced its drag strip would be closed forever.
Who owns Bradenton dragstrip?
Victor AlvarezThe upcoming Sport Compact Evolution presented by Ignite Racing Fuels is more than just a race for Victor Alvarez, the event promoter and owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park. It's his chance to pay tribute to a late friend and to help revive one of his favorite segments of drag racing,…
Who bought Roxboro Dragway?
Now the new owner, Jody Williams, is ready to open the park's doors and welcome back racers and racing fans. As a way to show appreciation to the track's racers the Roxboro Motorsports Park is only asking that those interested in entering a race or spectating bring one canned food item per person to gain admittance.
Why is Fontana Dragway closing?
"Over the last year, we have had to make a number of tough decisions with respect to our business structure and operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as part of this, the Auto Club Dragway will remain closed for 2021."
Do racers still run to their cars?
Procedure. In a standing start, cars are completely still but with their engines running when the signal is given to start the race. This is often preceded by a set number of lights.
When did Fremont Dragstrip close?
1988The Fremont Dragstrip was a racing venue for dragster automobiles that was located in Fremont, California in the San Francisco Bay Area, operating from 1959 until the end of 1988.
How much does it cost to race at a drag strip?
Tracks often get busier as the day/night goes on, so being early will ensure you get ample track time. At the gate, you'll pay the entry fee, which can vary, but should be around $20-30 for a typical test and tune night. You'll receive a tech card that you are required to fill out (so having a pen is a good idea).
How much does it cost to run a NHRA team?
Factoring in costs for fuel, crew mechanics, parts, and transportation, every single run costs an NHRA team about $5000, champion racer Matt Hagan said.
How much does it cost to race in 24 hours of lemons?
Entry: On-time entry is $1675 per team (includes one car and up to four drivers; additional drivers $225 each, additional crew $75 each), effective 1/1/2023. Entry fee covers registration, track time, paddock pass, track insurance, on-site ambulance crew, commemorative crap, and anything else we come up with by then.
How much does it cost a driver to race F3?
Once again, F3 drivers are usually financially supported by their sponsors or their parents. To get into F3, drivers have to pay between $750,000 and $1,000,000, which is nearly half the entry fee of Formula 2.