Get ready for the Inaugural Pipe Rack Nationals and Summer Kick-Off Jr. Dragster Nationals coming up on July 24-26, 2026, at US 13 Dragway.
DELMAR, DE- Get ready for the ultimate dragster bracket racing event! The Inaugural Pipe Rack Nationals and Summer Kick-Off Jr. Dragster Nationals will take place July 24-26, 2026, at US 13 Dragway. Originally slated as separate events, both the big dragsters and Jr. Dragsters will come together for one action-packed weekend of big-money bracket racing. No door cars allowed!
Friday kicks off with Test & Tune, along with the Big Dragster $2,000 Gamblers Race and the $2,000 Jr. Dragster Bracket Blitz. Big dragsters will compete for $10,000-to-win main events on both Saturday and Sunday, with a $5,000-to-win 64-Car Shootout taking place Saturday night. Saturday’s Jr. Dragster action will feature index classes, highlighted by a huge $10,000-to-win main event. Sunday wraps up the weekend with Junior Sunday Fun Day, featuring a Moms Race, Aged Out Race, and a Last Chance Race.
Don’t miss one of the biggest dragster weekends of the summer! See more details below.
Friday Test n’ Tune
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, there will be a Test and Tune session open to both Big Dragsters and Junior Dragsters. The entry fee is $40; however, if you purchase a $40 Test and Tune entry, you will receive a $20 credit toward your Gamblers entry fee.
Big Dragster Events
Friday Night Big Dragster Gamblers
Friday night will host a $2,000-to-win Big Dragster Gamblers Race. The runner-up will earn $800, and round money will begin with fourth-round losers at $80.
The entry fee is $80, and doubles are allowed; however, there will be no buybacks. This will also have a 48-car minimum.
RMR Motorsports Big Dragster $10Ks- Saturday & Sunday
Saturday and Sunday will both feature an RMR Motorsports $10,000-to-win Main Event for Big Dragsters. The runner-up will earn $2,000, and the semi-finalists will pocket $1,000. $100 round money will begin with fourth-round losers.
The two-day weekend entry is $300, or racers may single enter for $170. A $100 re-entry round will be available if needed.
Saturday Night 64-Car Big Dragster Shootout
Saturday night will feature a $5,000-to-win, 64-car Big Dragster Shootout. The runner-up will earn $1,250, semi-finalists will take home $500, and quarter-finalists will receive $200.
The entry fee is $200, and there will be no doubles or buybacks.
CarQuest Hazzard Auto Parts Junior Dragster Events
Friday Night Jr. Dragster Bracket Blitz
To kick off the weekend, racers will battle for $2,000 in Friday night’s Junior Dragster Bracket Blitz.
The Bracket Blitz will feature one time run followed by eliminations. The winner will take home $2,000, while the runner-up will pocket $800. Round money begins with fourth-round losers.
Entry is $80, with a first-round buyback available for $40. This will be an all-run format with a 48-car minimum.
Index Extravaganza
Saturday will feature Junior Dragster Index classes for 7.90, 8.90, 11.90, and 12.90. Each index will be contested as a separate class, with winners earning $500 and a $10,000 Main Event entry valued at $200.
The runner-up won’t go home empty-handed, taking home $100, while semi-finalists will earn $75 and quarter-finalists will receive $50. A minimum of 16 cars is required for each class.
Entry fees are $50 per class, with a $20 buyback option available. Once all index winners have been crowned, they will compete in a run-off for a custom championship belt.
$10K Main Event
Once the index classes are complete, racers will move into the Saturday $10,000 Main Event.
Age groups will remain separate until one winner remains in each division. Those winners will then advance and compete against the next age group until an overall champion is crowned. Age groups will be divided into 6-9, 10-12, and 13-17.
The overall winner will earn $10,000, while the runner-up will take home $1,000. Round money will begin with fourth-round losers.
The main event entry fee is $200, with an $80 buyback available if needed. Payouts are based on a 70-car field. If fewer than 70 entries are received, the winner’s payout will be prorated accordingly.
A ladder will be used once the field reaches 16 cars or fewer, with a new ladder set each round. The best reaction time determines lane choice, and all IHRA rules apply.
Junior Dragster Sunday Fun Day!
Sunday will host three events for the Junior Dragsters including a Moms Race, Aged Out Race, and a Last Chance Race.
Calling all Junior Dragster moms! Here’s your chance to get behind the wheel of a Junior Dragster and turn on some win lights during the Moms Race at the Pipe Rack Nationals and Summer Kick-Off Jr. Dragster Nationals at US 13 Dragway. Entry is $50, with a first-round buyback available for $20, and the race will feature an 80% payback. Whether you’re making your first pass or looking to add another win to your resume, don’t miss this opportunity to make memories and have some fun on the track!
The Aged Out Race is open to racers ages 18 and older who once competed in the Junior Dragster ranks but have since aged out and moved on to bigger rides. The entry fee is $50, and there are no buybacks. The race will pay back 80% of the purse.
Finally, there will be a Last Chance Race for drivers who have not won a round all weekend. Entry is free, and there will be no buybacks. The winner will take home $250, while the runner-up will earn $100.
Event Extras
In addition to all the on-track action, this weekend is shaping up to be fun for the entire family!
Friday night will feature a covered dish party and game night from 9-11 p.m., with racers and fans enjoying games like Left, Right, Center and cornhole.
Saturday morning kicks off with Dash for Cash during time trials, adding even more excitement before eliminations begin.
The fun continues Saturday evening with a Racer Appreciation Party from 6-9 p.m., giving everyone a chance to relax and connect off the track. Following Saturday’s eliminations, don’t miss the always-entertaining pit vehicle race.
With big-money racing, family-friendly activities, and plenty of off-track entertainment, the inaugural Pipe Rack Nationals and Summer Kick-Off Jr. Dragster Nationals at US 13 Dragway are shaping up to be one of the can’t-miss events of the summer.
Schedule
Thursday
- Parking 5PM-10PM
Friday
- Gates Open 9AM
- Test n; Tune ($40) 11AM-4PM
- ($20 Rebate with Gamblers Entry!)
- Big Dragster Gamblers & Junior Bracket Blitz 5PM
- Covered Dish Party 9-11PM
Saturday
- Gates Open 8AM
- Time Trial 9AM
- Dash for Cash during TT
- Eliminations following Time Trial
- 64-Car Dragster Shootout!
- Racer Appreciation Party 6-9PM
- Pit Vehicle Race (Time Permitting)
Sunday
- Gates Open 8AM
- New Entry Time Trial 9AM
- Eliminations following Time Trial
Spectator & Crew Admission
- $15 Daily
- Kids 12 & Under FREE!
Contact US 13 Dragway at 302-846-3968 if you have any questions about the Inaugural Pipe Rack Nationals and Summer Kick-Off Jr. Dragster Nationals.
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